Hard Times Sundaes

Burgers and chili’s for the win!
Wow the burgers here are delish!
I tried the cheeseburger and it’S really good! Just have to wait a little bit since they make their burgers fresh off the grill… The chili is also is good. might be one of the best chili i had so far this year and you are not disappointed with the quality! Clearly a far better choice for burgers than mac donald’s! Enjoy :)

For such an unassuming food truck, Hard Times Sundaes is obscenely delicious. If I had to pin it’s flavors in comparison to any of the big names I’d say something like Shake Shack in terms of a meat quality with more of an old school backyard grill taste on the outside. The edges maintain a nice crispiness while the interior melts in your mouth in the most satisfying way. I see most people giving negative reviews to Hard Times ventured out to their remote location where they park the truck… To avoid frustration I would follow them on Twitter and wait until they come near you at a street fair or multi-​truck event. They were just at Orchard and Rivington at the beginning of November. Don’t miss out on this burger when it’s in your area!

Definitely one of the best burger spots in NYC (I know, it’s a very big statement). I got their hard times Sunday burger which consisted of a juicy patty, caramelized onion, smoked bacon, American cheese, on a buttered potato roll. I didn’t really expect much from this place only because of its location. It’s a burger truck located in a Brooklyn shopping center in Mill Basin. Not what you would expect. But that’s the only con, that it’s kind of out of the way. Other than that, this place is definitely worth the trek. I haven’t tried their ices or deep fried hotdog but next time I come by I will be sure to try it out.

Hard Times Sundaes is in my (imaginary) top 5 burger list.
If you stalk the owner’s Facebook page, you’d know that he uses quality ingredients (meat supplier, etc). If I’m not mistaken (feel free to correct me), he posted a link on his Facebook page to an article written on this same supplier. High-​five for transparency!
With the first bite, I could tell he uses a good mix of cuts; I can taste the high quality meat and it has just the right amount of fat to it. Not many burger joints get this down, but Hard Times definitely hit the nail on the head. Oh, and the person working for him is super nice, too.
Tip: I recommend looking him up on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to see his location. Personally, I use Facebook to track him and he has posted updates in regards to his location.

Don’t forget to ask for all your toppings upfront, like lettuce, tomato, pickles. I was too preoccupied with stuff like grilled onions and bacon (btw YES and YES)

What a disappointment! I ventured out to the weird dump its parked in, and to my regret! The expensive burger was nothing special, seriously. The fries were so hard, bitter and burnt that I could not believe they actually bagged and served it. I wondered who is writing the reviews? MUST be bogus because this truck is terrible and over priced! There are so many awesome food trucks in New York– this one will not be getting my money again.

Best Burger in the city. It’s only a short walk from my home so I’m there at least once a week.

Was in the area on July 4^th weekend and came past the lot but the truck was not there which was understandable because of the holiday, came back recently and boy was it worth the wait. I ordered a double cheeseburger with grilled onions and bacon, the guy running the truck was super nice and I could watch that he was taking his time with my order so it was perfect. The burger was spectacular, moist and juicy and the bacon was cooked absolutely perfect. Will defiantly be back whenever I’m in the area.

Ordered: Burger with cheese, bacon, pickles, lettuce, and tomato, and French fries
Pros– The burger had a hearty flavor and the bacon had a nice smokiness. I also liked that the bun wasn’t fully separated, making it easier to eat the burger.
Cons– They didn’t have change at one point which created a slight disorder.

I will absolutely fix this review once I actually eat at this supposedly amazing burger truck that’s gotten outstanding reviews. We have biked out here TWICE now and he hasn’t been out here. He doesn’t have a proper link to his twitter feed on his site (is there a twitter feed?) and does not update the Facebook fan page to say when and where he is each day, but we took a chance, figuring that with all of the press that he MUST BE OPEN. No. We were met with an empty lot again and disappointment.
Owner: If you are getting a lot of press, you have to be on the ball and serve the future fans of your food. This is really uncool — we biked from Clinton Hill, Brooklyn 45 minutes each way to get to your truck twice now. But there will not be a third until we are guaranteed you’ll be there. You need someone to manage your online presence and current location /​opening hours if you’re going to become a big food guy in town. Very disappointed!!!

Solid burger and fries. Not worth the drive out to Mill Basin for me as there are many great burgers in Brooklyn but I wasn’t pissed that I went. The shakes were fantastic. Highly recommended. The owner said they are moving north toward Prospect Park, so Id surely return. Above average for sure!

In the midst of a hot summer walk going to Home Depot to buy ant traps, we stumbled upon this unique food truck that sure satisfied our hunger for a quality burger with some crispy french fries!
There are a variety of sides that you can add to build your burger! We got the cheese burger with the traditional lettuce, tomato, and pickles but also some fried onions! The burger was moist and delicious as we bit into it each time with satisfaction! As for the french fries, they were very crisp, hot, and plentiful as well!
The only issues we had with the hamburger were that the buns were somewhat small thus making the overall meal not as filling, and we could have used some more sides in the burger as well. Other than that, it was quite the meal to have and we would definitely go back to try a different build of a hamburger!

My favorite burger in New York — really skillfully made.
I’m frequently in the neighborhood visiting friends, and I make it a point to stop here whenever I can. But it’s worth the (formidable) trip in its own right.
(Haven’t tried the ices or shakes.)

I’d give hard time sundaes a 3.75. Not bad. It’s a quick decent burger. Not on the range of epic. I was really hoping for a burger like the one pictured on the side of truck. A burger with that brioche bun and a molded beef ball in bacon and cheese. Where you bit into it the oils and juices would start to pour out everywhere. I did just have that type of burger recently. Read my reviews for more info. Instead it’s 2 normal patties cooked a standard way. It’s a good burger.

This wasn’t what I prepped my taste buds for. But it was decent. I drove 15 mins out on my late lunch pretty excited. I’ve had better but… it could just be that I came on an off day.

No one in the city is turning out burgers from a truck like these guys. Juicy patty topped with caramelized onions and served on a toasted potato bun is as close to perfection as you can get.

This mobile food truck on Ave U has some great burgers. If you are hungry definitely make is a double patty burger at the minimum! I had a bacon double cheeseburger with French fries. The burger was cooked perfectly and they use skinny fries which are my favorite! I will def bring be stopping by again soon!

Burger, a big bag of fries and grilled cheese; all good. And a decent price too. He uses potato bread so how can you go wrong. There is a great seasoning in the burger and nice crust from the grill top on the. grilled cheese. Next time we’ll try the DEEP FRIED hot dog!

SO GOOD. The burgers are on the small side so opt for a double or triple if you’re really hungry, or even if you’re not, because they are THAT good. The bread is delish and made even better bc he lightly grills it. The hot dogs are deep fried and equally amazing.
You can order your food online if you don’t want to wait, but our food was done pretty fast. Definitely stop here!

I heard about this place through the New York Times so, me and friend decided to check this place out. I got a triple with grilled onions, jalepenos, tomatoes, lettuce and to top it all off with cheese. My buddy got a double with the same toppings. And might I say once I bit into this piece of craftsmanship, i just had to quote Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction (1994), who famously stated «That is a tasty burger». The burgers here are probably one of the BEST I’ve tasted so far in my life. In addition, its great that burgers are freshly made because a) The burger is just 1000 times better and b) you can taste the authenticity of a real burger, not some frozen patty.
My final piece of advice to anyone reading this and has not tried one yet, you are missing out on a opportunity of a lifetime.