Affordable food. Friendly service. And cold beer.
What’s not to love?
We’ve enjoyed Hard Times Cafe since 2001: When we worked in Rosslyn, we used to stop at the one in Clarendon after work, then years later the Fairfax store opened around the corner from our then-new neighborhood, and that made for a nice welcome.
Often after a busy Saturday of errands and yard work, we’ll stop in for wings and chili. Our faves: the chili lime boneless wings and the Terlingua Red chili. Also not to be missed: the vegetarian chili, which is truly masterful. (Have a nut allergy? Take a pass on this chili. It has peanuts.)
Don’t live in Arlington? Not in Fairfax? Don’t worry, Hard Times Cafe has 16 locations in the D.C. metro area. You can find them here.
In Fairfax
Where: 4069 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703.267.9520
E-mail: fairfax@hardtimes.com
Hours: 11 a.m. until 1 a.m.
Sports Cue closes at 2 a.m.
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