Hard Times Cafe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hard Times Cafe |
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Hard Times Cafe on Riverside Avenue
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1992 |
| Current owner(s) | Collectively owned |
| Food type | Vegan, vegetarian |
| Street address | 1821 Riverside Ave |
| City | Minneapolis |
| State | Minnesota |
| Postal/ZIP code | 55454 |
Hard Times Cafe is a special restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is located in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. This cafe is owned by its workers, which means it is a collectively owned business.
The cafe is famous for its unique, free-spirited vibe. It offers a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian food. Hard Times Cafe is open every day from 8 AM to Midnight.
History of Hard Times Cafe
Hard Times Cafe first opened its doors in 1992. It started as a cafe that was open 24 hours a day. Eight people who worked at another restaurant in the same spot decided to create Hard Times.
They wanted a place where everyone could gather, enjoy coffee, and eat vegetarian food. They turned the old restaurant into the Hard Times Cafe we know today. This cafe is a very important part of the West Bank neighborhood. It is a popular spot for local artists, musicians, students, and people interested in politics.
Community Involvement
A local politician named Cam Gordon used to hold special "office hours" at the cafe. Cam Gordon was a City Council Member for Minneapolis's Second Ward. During these hours, people could come to the cafe and talk to him about community issues. He would do this on the first Tuesday morning of each month.
Cafe Improvements
In August 2007, Hard Times Cafe closed for a while to make some big improvements. A health inspector suggested they update their air system. The cafe needed a new ventilation system to keep the air fresh.
They thought the cafe would only be closed for a few weeks. However, there were some unexpected delays. Shipping problems and other city recommendations kept the doors closed longer. The cafe ended up being closed for three months more than planned.
Another worker-owned cafe in Minneapolis, Seward Community Cafe, helped Hard Times Cafe financially during this time. Hard Times Cafe finally reopened at midnight on December 16, 2007. It had a brand new ventilation system and other important updates.
See also
- List of vegetarian restaurants
