This Restaurant Serves Up VA's Best Bowl Of Chili

A recent list has revealed which Virginia restaurant is serving up the best bowl of chili in the state.

The writers at Lovefood curated a list highlighting where to get the best bowls of chili in every state. Their selections were based on user reviews, awards and accolades, as well as their firsthand experience.

The final list features restaurants offering a diverse variety of chilis.

"From down-home barbecue joints to cute plant-based cafés, there are some amazing restaurants across America that pride themselves on their house-made chili," Lovefood writers said. "Some places specialize in spicy Southwestern-style offerings packed with green chiles, while others dole out Texan classics that are all beef and no beans."

In Virginia, head to Hard Times Cafe in Alexandria to enjoy the best bowl of chili in the state. The eatery's Cincinnati chili earned a spot on Lovefood's list.

According to Lovefood writers, Hard Times Cafe specializes in chili, offering four different types, including Cincinnati, Terlingua, Texas and vegetarian.

"Open since the 1980s, the Hard Times Cafe is a veteran 'American Chili Parlor,' and it's still one of the best places in the whole country to get a delicious bowl of meaty stew," the writers said. "Made by simmering finely ground beef with tomatoes and sweet spices like cinnamon, its Cincinnati chili is a real crowd-pleaser."

If You Go To Hard Times Cafe

Address: 1404 King St., Alexandria

Phone: (703) 837-0050

Website: https://www.hardtimes.com/loca...

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m..; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday.

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