Hard Times Cafe - Fredericksburg

"A nasty dump you'll smell like an ashtray and need to wash your clothes and shower at least twice after you leave. Food has gone way downhill, expensive, like $13 for a salad, and there are flying bugs like crazy. Some servers are great others will let you rot at your table waiting for them to acknowledge your presence."

"Good service and food. Thought I smelled smoke when came in which I thought was going to be an issue but either we got use to it or it went away. The dining room is no smoking but not sure about the bar. Food prices were average but we got lots of food aka fries. The chili sampler was a cool idea even thought I didn't order chili. We are from out if state so can't return but if we lived in the area we would be back."

"Stopped by Hard Times for a late lunch and was not disappointed. We were greeted and seated quickly, our waitress took our drink order and brought us the chili sampler tray. All options were very yummy. I ordered the 5-Way Chili Mac with Texas Chili, my date ordered the 4-Way Chili Mac with Cincinnati and Terlingua Red (didn't even know that was an option, mind blown). Both lunches were delivered promptly and were extra delicious. I wish we had some time to play pool, maybe next time. Will definitely return soon to try them Chili Taters."

"I came in for the three-way chili mac and got some added diced tomatoes as well it was really good because it was Sunday it came with a side I recommend the tater tots. For the chili today I got the Terlingua Red a little bit spicy with the Texas dry was a really good mix."

"I have been for Lunch at this location twice and both on Tuesday's for lunch and got the Texas 3-way chili and Tuesday is 'all you can eat' chili. both times service was decent, but keep in mind you are at a chili/bar and this is not the Waldorf Astoria. Both times I went, one serving was all I could eat. Yesterday, the portion size was really generous, i even got a chili sampler (after I already ordered my Texas chili) and the corn bread was good, moist, warm, slightly sweet, and the chili was very hot (temperature). So I haven't encountered any of the negative things that others are posting about, maybe Tuesday for lunch is the best time to go? I lived in Old Town Alex years ago and used to walk the the 1800 block to frequent the original location and of course the atmosphere there is great. had a different vibe back then (30 yrs ago) the location in springfield is just way too smokey. So Far i have enjoyed my visits here and hope it continues."