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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 4753 reviews

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4.6 ★ from 13 reviews
Raegan
05.07.2022 - 15:54

Great food, grungy atmosphere. Love that they have baked vegan goods. I usually have to add a bit more seasoning to my food, but there are so many options and i...

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عزيز
16.12.2017 - 10:00

This place is a cash-only slightly-divey with some of the best and inexpensive comfort vegan food I've experienced.

Claudia
16.12.2017 - 10:00

A vegetarian cafe serving up tasty and affordable eatsSemi-self serve but cooked to order.

Brycen
05.07.2022 - 15:54

We went to breakfast and I got the vegan biscuit breakfast, a mud water coffee and a carrot cake muffin. I also have a pretty horny since then sticking up the b...

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Parker
05.07.2022 - 15:54

Have you yet to eat here? Stop what you’re doing now and head on over. Baked good are simply amazing, great variety, and rotating baked good options. Make sure...

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Hard Times Cafe offers a vegan menu that is both appealing and affordable, with a variety of options to choose from. While some dishes like the breakfast burrito may have been lacking in ingredients, others like the biscuits and gravy have received high praise. The staff have been described as friendly and accommodating, making the dining experience pleasant. The cafe is currently only open for takeout and patio seating, with cash or Venmo being the accepted payment methods. Overall, Hard Times Cafe provides a comforting and welcoming atmosphere, with plenty of vegan breakfast items to enjoy.

Google
4.6 ★ from 1487 reviews
Tekoya
17.01.2024 - 23:29

The biscuits and gravy are my fav, I add scrambled eggs on the side, got me addicted for sure

Moris
17.01.2024 - 23:29

My late night haunt back then when I was a student at the U. Always had a great time except for this particular evening where the lady bartender scoffed at the...

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L
17.01.2024 - 23:29

I love this place!! If you haven’t been. It’s a must!!! You won’t regret it!

Megan
17.01.2024 - 23:29

As a first-time customer who ordered takeout, I tried the vegan helter skelter, biscuits gravy, kimchi tofu sandwich, brownie, cinnamon roll, and scone. My favo...

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CJ
17.01.2024 - 23:29

I was very confused when I got there, I didn’t know you had to write your order in a piece of paper and hand it to the barista. I saw someone else do it, then I...

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Happycow
4.5 ★ from 85 reviews
Antonio
27.10.2023 - 15:15

Hard times has been around for ages. While not fully vegan it does have an extensive vegan menu. Grungy vibe. I haven’t been since COVID but they used to be cas...

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beerika
27.10.2023 - 15:15

Loved the food as well as the atmosphere! Also very friendly staff. The menu has also vegetarian items but it’s very easy to swap many of them for vegan version...

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RagingMango
27.10.2023 - 15:15

I've dined here twice and need to more often! Prices are super low and there's a lot to choose from. The biscuits and gravy were great, hash browns were a littl...

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DavidParker
27.10.2023 - 15:15

The vegan menu 'looks ' nice and the prices aren 't bad. However, my breakfast burrito meal was more than half chips, which felt like filler. House made salsa w...

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KahlerNygard
27.10.2023 - 15:15

I come here for the pricing, very affordable as they off half size options which are still very filling. Check out my YouTube short showcasing the food [hidden...

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Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 1793 reviews
Matthew
24.07.2023 - 00:55

I believe in cycles. There’s an old saying that’s says that hard times bring good times and after being here the name makes so much sense. (I have no idea why t...

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Candace
24.07.2023 - 00:55

I ate lunch here for the first time yesterday—HIGHLY recommended!! It was out of my way and VERY worth the drive! I will be dreaming about the vegan kimchi tofu...

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Mary
24.07.2023 - 00:55

Don’t forget your mask and a chair. No indoor seating. Excellent Oat Milk Latte.

Kala
24.07.2023 - 00:55

Good portions, quality, and price. The vegan biscuits for $8 is phenomenal. Also love all the art they have for sale. Recommend.

Gastroranking-us
3.9 ★ from 1375 reviews

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