Are you bumming out because you weren’t able to make it to Dupont for today’s gelato giveaway? Perhaps a free chili dog might calm your nerves.

Since it’s National Chili Dog Day, the chili-slingers at Hard Times Cafes around the area will gladly hand out a complimentary chili dog with any purchase all day today.

Of course, we’re far more partial to the classic Ben’s chili half-smoke, but unless your name is Obama or Cosby, you’re not getting anything at Ben’s for free.