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Ordered for pickup. Two burgers and one fry. The burgers were tasty and delicious. No complaints. The fries on the other hand were soggy. Certainly not freshly made. I would avoid the fries if this is the standard. Service from phone order to pickup was okay. Order taker could have been a bit more friendly as it was a business tone and I could sense if I took too much longer ordering he'd get testy. As it was he took first burger order and was ready to hang up. Didn't ask if I wanted anything else. I had to say , wait, I have more. Ordered second burger. Again he wanted to quickly hang up and I had to say again, I have more. I ordered the fries. Perhaps I should have let him end the call as the fries were not worth it. Ambiance. Well it was for pickup, but from what I saw it was not a place I'd want to stay and eat. Small inside to boot. Overall. it was 4.5 star for the burgers. Dinged 2 star for the soggy fries, and testy cashier. The latter two could have easily pushed this review to 1 star territory.
Really tasty smash burgers made even better by adding chile güero and pickles! Food was made fresh to order, fries were tasty, and I liked mixing the "spicy" ketchup with the regular. All bottles or canned drinks. Service was fast, ambience was low key simple with a warm vibe. Street parking was surprisingly easy for a Sunday lunch in the neighborhood, although they do share a lot with the rest of the places in this tiny strip of restaurants. I enjoyed the flavors more than I expected, probably second only to the Friendly!
My favorite burger + fry combo in San Diego. It's underrated. Price was about $16. Casual little local burger spot. Their original location is in Logan. I absolutely love this place, it's like an elevated version of an in-n-out burger. Simple burger. Their fries are my favorite with the spicy ketchup! It's a tiny solid burger spot. Small, but mighty menu. Patty is on the smaller side, but it's a perfect meal for me. I love this place since the burgers are not super greasy or heavy and I don't feel like crap afterwards. The spicy ketchup is a plus! Only a few parking spots so it is mostly street parking. Service was great, staff were kind and my food was out quick. You may hear that the Friendly is better - they're both 5/5 in my book - they're just two different styles of burgers!
Cute little shop with a delicious burger, good fries, parking, and lovely service! There are a few parking spots right outside in this little plaza - when we went all the spots were taken but we found street parking a block away. Looks like lots of cars coming and going to pick up to-go orders though, so spots were opening up pretty quick. The store is small and cute, and the staff was super friendly. He asked if we've been here before and kindly walked us through our options on the menu. I got the cheeseburger and Jimi fries (animal style), both were really good! The smash burger had a nice crispy edge. The fries had good texture and the toppings were good and not overly salty. Super solid!
Hayes is a cute little burger spot in normal heights! They only have a few parking spots so would recommend street parking. My friend and I both got the double cheese burger and split a jimi fries. The burgers are simple and delicious! They are on the pricey side though since the burgers don't include fries.
Parking - They have a few spots in front of the restaurant shared with other business but mostly just street parking. Didn't have a problem with parking during lunch during the week and they weren't too busy. Order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Inside and outside seating. Staff friendly. They are an In-N-Out dupe, and are pretty good however they are almost 3x the cost. Tried: Jimi (Dirty) fries $6.25 - super long fries just like animal fries. Good. Double cheeseburger $14 - the patty was super oily, not really my thing. Flavor was good. Overall I prefer In-N-Out for taste and price but with their long lines it's not always easy so Hayes is a good spot to visit if you don't have that kind of time.
Adams Ave between the 15 and the 805. Next door to a Rolberto's. Some parking spots upfront, but street parking is probably more realistic. Service was friendly and great overall. Some of the decor was unique. Double cheeseburger was good by itself and adding spicy ketchup to it made it even better. Jimi Fries were pretty good. The fries themselves were a bit overdone for my taste, but still tasted great.
A la carte menu. Small burger spot, maybe fit 8 people inside. Food was alright, didn't justify the prices. Friendly staff.
On our journey to find the best burgers in San Diego, we came across Hayes Burger. Social media looked promising and we saw a lot of advertisements for their smash burgers. Someone on TikTok had rated them highly so we had high expectations. The restaurant isn't that big inside and they've got an even smaller parking lot in front. No restrooms for customers too. It was super hot and stuffy inside and there were flies everywhere. Sitting outside in the summer heat was more tolerable than the stuffy restaurant and all the flies. When we got our food, I was expecting smashburgers but I don't agree that these were. When I think of smashburgers, I imagine thin patties with a slight crisp along the edges. These were regular sized patties, no crisp along the edges. And although it was good, it tasted no different from In-N-Out and I couldn't justify the price. These burgers are pretty expensive for what they are. You're better off spending the same amount of money at In-N-Out and getting double the food. Their Jimi Fries are essential dupes of In-N-Out's Animal Style Fries. Overall, because of how similar it was to In-N-Out, I was disappointed. With the higher price, I would've expected something that was bigger or tasted unique or delicious, but we got average tasting burgers instead.
It's a tasty Smash Burger! 80s music, nice. Decent parking and fast friendly service. Easy on the wallet. Happy experience.
Hayes Burger's makes a nice cheeseburger. They use Angus 100% ground chuck, so the flavor and juiciness of their burgers are there. I had the cheeseburger with all the fixing except only mustard for my sauce. I also added pickles to my burger. The burger comes with a toasted brioche bun. The burger tasted very good, especially the beef. I liked the freshness of the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. The brioche bun was perfect. I only wish the three oz patty was a four oz patty. A little larger beef patty on this burger would be just grand, especially since it costs $11 and some change. The service was very friendly and welcoming. They offer a few tables inside and outside.
4.5 stars Came to try Hayes burger's new location, in North Park. I got a double cheese burger and a small fries the total came out to $18 and change. The Burger is made of 2, 3oz smash patties, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato on a toasted brioche bun with 1000 island dressing ($14 for a double). I'd say it was an upscale In-N-out burger or maybe a cross between In-N-Out and The Friendly's Dirty Flattop burger. The smash patties and grilled onions remind me of the Dirty Flat top but fresher, as it comes with lettuce and tomato. The smash patties have a lot of crusty surface area which give it a nice texture, it was a bit salty but I was ok with it, as it had a very meaty taste. I also got a small fries ($3.48) which I though was rather large and enough to share with 2 people. They are hand cut as you can see the skins on some parts, but they are much crispier than In-N-Out. They actually treat them properly, I think they are dried and double fried, which In-N-Out fails to do. A double cheese burger and small fries was a lot of food, I think I would share the fries with someone or order a single cheeseburger next time, or a double cheeseburger and skip the fries. Service was very simple and easy, just walk up and order, they bring it to your table. They have both a regular and a spicy ketchup. I didn't find the spicy ketchup spicy at all initially but the mild spice kicks in a little later. It's very mild so I think the majority of people could handle this. There was a neon sign but since I went during the day, it was washed out by the sun so I could not see it. Since they close during the early evening, the sign cant be seen the majority of their working hours. I think a plastic sign that is back lit would be better or paint "Hayes Burger" on the wall behind the sign so you can see something during the day. I passed the place because I couldn't see the sign. They are located In the Adams Plaza between Thai Joint and Robertos Taco shop, so look for those signs. They do have parking out front but share them with the other businesses. Theres only a single row of parking spaces so when you pull out you have to back out into traffic which I don't like, so I prefer to park on the street. Overall a very tasty burger, a bit pricy for 3oz patties but if you want a fresher, upscale version of The Friendly's Dirty Flat Top or In-N-Out then check out Hayes Burger
Super good smash burgers, juicy and can't get enough of the spicy ketchup!! The fries are always super hot and crispy. Staff is always friendly and quick to bring your order out to you. Minimal parking so be prepared to find street parking. Swell lemonade or a coke always pairs well, my go to for sure!
Hayes Burger has nailed the culinary art of pairing simplicity with quality ingredients, resulting in a DELICIOUS burger! I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of my classic Hamburger. The meat was juicy, lettuce crisp, the buns perfectly toasted while the house made thousand island sauce and grilled onions took it over the top! Service was excellent and extra care was taken to ensure we had everything we needed. Restaurant is clean seating inside with limited seating outside. We look forward to our next visit! read more
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Jose H.
Love hearing your classic Hamburger hit the spot! Really glad the…
4 months ago
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Jose H.
Really glad the double cheeseburger hit the spot and that you loved…
3 months ago
Ordered for pickup. Two burgers and one fry. The burgers were tasty and delicious. No complaints. The fries on the other hand were soggy. Certainly not freshly made. I would avoid the fries if this is the standard. Service from phone order to pickup was okay. Order taker could have been a bit more friendly as it was a business tone and I could sense if I took too much longer ordering he'd get testy. As it was he took first burger order and was ready to hang up. Didn't ask if I wanted anything else. I had to say , wait, I have more. Ordered second burger. Again he wanted to quickly hang up and I had to say again, I have more. I ordered the fries. Perhaps I should have let him end the call as the fries were not worth it. Ambiance. Well it was for pickup, but from what I saw it was not a place I'd want to stay and eat. Small inside to boot. Overall. it was 4.5 star for the burgers. Dinged 2 star for the soggy fries, and testy cashier. The latter two could have easily pushed this review to 1 star territory. read more
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Jose H.
Really glad the burgers hit the mark. The soggy fries aren’t what we…
8 months ago
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Jose H.
Thanks for writing this up, and glad the food landed. On the price —…
8 months ago
Really tasty smash burgers made even better by adding chile güero and pickles! Food was made fresh to order, fries were tasty, and I liked mixing the "spicy" ketchup with the regular. All bottles or canned drinks. Service was fast, ambience was low key simple with a warm vibe. Street parking was surprisingly easy for a Sunday lunch in the neighborhood, although they do share a lot with the rest of the places in this tiny strip of restaurants. I enjoyed the flavors more than I expected, probably second only to the Friendly! read more
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Jose H.
Love hearing the smash burgers hit the spot, and that the chile…
My favorite burger + fry combo in San Diego. It's underrated. Price was about $16. Casual little local burger spot. Their original location is in Logan. I absolutely love this place, it's like an elevated version of an in-n-out burger. Simple burger. Their fries are my favorite with the spicy ketchup! It's a tiny solid burger spot. Small, but mighty menu. Patty is on the smaller side, but it's a perfect meal for me. I love this place since the burgers are not super greasy or heavy and I don't feel like crap afterwards. The spicy ketchup is a plus! Only a few parking spots so it is mostly street parking. Service was great, staff were kind and my food was out quick. You may hear that the Friendly is better - they're both 5/5 in my book - they're just two different styles of burgers! read more
Cute little shop with a delicious burger, good fries, parking, and lovely service! There are a few parking spots right outside in this little plaza - when we went all the spots were taken but we found street parking a block away. Looks like lots of cars coming and going to pick up to-go orders though, so spots were opening up pretty quick. The store is small and cute, and the staff was super friendly. He asked if we've been here before and kindly walked us through our options on the menu. I got the cheeseburger and Jimi fries (animal style), both were really good! The smash burger had a nice crispy edge. The fries had good texture and the toppings were good and not overly salty. Super solid! read more
Hayes is a cute little burger spot in normal heights! They only have a few parking spots so would recommend street parking. My friend and I both got the double cheese burger and split a jimi fries. The burgers are simple and delicious! They are on the pricey side though since the burgers don't include fries. read more
Parking - They have a few spots in front of the restaurant shared with other business but mostly just street parking. Didn't have a problem with parking during lunch during the week and they weren't too busy. Order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Inside and outside seating. Staff friendly. They are an In-N-Out dupe, and are pretty good however they are almost 3x the cost. Tried: Jimi (Dirty) fries $6.25 - super long fries just like animal fries. Good. Double cheeseburger $14 - the patty was super oily, not really my thing. Flavor was good. Overall I prefer In-N-Out for taste and price but with their long lines it's not always easy so Hayes is a good spot to visit if you don't have that kind of time. read more
Adams Ave between the 15 and the 805. Next door to a Rolberto's. Some parking spots upfront, but street parking is probably more realistic. Service was friendly and great overall. Some of the decor was unique. Double cheeseburger was good by itself and adding spicy ketchup to it made it even better. Jimi Fries were pretty good. The fries themselves were a bit overdone for my taste, but still tasted great. read more
On our journey to find the best burgers in San Diego, we came across Hayes Burger. Social media looked promising and we saw a lot of advertisements for their smash burgers. Someone on TikTok had rated them highly so we had high expectations. The restaurant isn't that big inside and they've got an even smaller parking lot in front. No restrooms for customers too. It was super hot and stuffy inside and there were flies everywhere. Sitting outside in the summer heat was more tolerable than the stuffy restaurant and all the flies. When we got our food, I was expecting smashburgers but I don't agree that these were. When I think of smashburgers, I imagine thin patties with a slight crisp along the edges. These were regular sized patties, no crisp along the edges. And although it was good, it tasted no different from In-N-Out and I couldn't justify the price. These burgers are pretty expensive for what they are. You're better off spending the same amount of money at In-N-Out and getting double the food. Their Jimi Fries are essential dupes of In-N-Out's Animal Style Fries. Overall, because of how similar it was to In-N-Out, I was disappointed. With the higher price, I would've expected something that was bigger or tasted unique or delicious, but we got average tasting burgers instead. read more
4 months ago
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Jose H.
Love hearing the burger still hits the spot, especially on Taste of…
Hayes Burger's makes a nice cheeseburger. They use Angus 100% ground chuck, so the flavor and juiciness of their burgers are there. I had the cheeseburger with all the fixing except only mustard for my sauce. I also added pickles to my burger. The burger comes with a toasted brioche bun. The burger tasted very good, especially the beef. I liked the freshness of the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. The brioche bun was perfect. I only wish the three oz patty was a four oz patty. A little larger beef patty on this burger would be just grand, especially since it costs $11 and some change. The service was very friendly and welcoming. They offer a few tables inside and outside. read more
4.5 stars Came to try Hayes burger's new location, in North Park. I got a double cheese burger and a small fries the total came out to $18 and change. The Burger is made of 2, 3oz smash patties, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato on a toasted brioche bun with 1000 island dressing ($14 for a double). I'd say it was an upscale In-N-out burger or maybe a cross between In-N-Out and The Friendly's Dirty Flattop burger. The smash patties and grilled onions remind me of the Dirty Flat top but fresher, as it comes with lettuce and tomato. The smash patties have a lot of crusty surface area which give it a nice texture, it was a bit salty but I was ok with it, as it had a very meaty taste. I also got a small fries ($3.48) which I though was rather large and enough to share with 2 people. They are hand cut as you can see the skins on some parts, but they are much crispier than In-N-Out. They actually treat them properly, I think they are dried and double fried, which In-N-Out fails to do. A double cheese burger and small fries was a lot of food, I think I would share the fries with someone or order a single cheeseburger next time, or a double cheeseburger and skip the fries. Service was very simple and easy, just walk up and order, they bring it to your table. They have both a regular and a spicy ketchup. I didn't find the spicy ketchup spicy at all initially but the mild spice kicks in a little later. It's very mild so I think the majority of people could handle this. There was a neon sign but since I went during the day, it was washed out by the sun so I could not see it. Since they close during the early evening, the sign cant be seen the majority of their working hours. I think a plastic sign that is back lit would be better or paint "Hayes Burger" on the wall behind the sign so you can see something during the day. I passed the place because I couldn't see the sign. They are located In the Adams Plaza between Thai Joint and Robertos Taco shop, so look for those signs. They do have parking out front but share them with the other businesses. Theres only a single row of parking spaces so when you pull out you have to back out into traffic which I don't like, so I prefer to park on the street. Overall a very tasty burger, a bit pricy for 3oz patties but if you want a fresher, upscale version of The Friendly's Dirty Flat Top or In-N-Out then check out Hayes Burger read more
4 months ago
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Jose H.
Love hearing the burgers and the Jimi fries hit the spot. Takeout…
5 months ago
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Love hearing you enjoyed the burgers, and that the fries hit the spot…
2 years ago
Super good smash burgers, juicy and can't get enough of the spicy ketchup!! The fries are always super hot and crispy. Staff is always friendly and quick to bring your order out to you. Minimal parking so be prepared to find street parking. Swell lemonade or a coke always pairs well, my go to for sure! read more
SECOND LOCATION (3.3 stars) - FOOD: fair - PRICE: decent - SERVICE: good - AMBIANCE: small Welcome to Normal Heights! They just opened this week and there is NO sign (temporarily an ugly blue trapezoid where the sign should be). It's in the tiny four restaurant plaza next to Rolberto's Taco Shop. Not busy (yet). I like Hayes Burger but I felt this locations execution didn't level up to the experiences I've had at Barrio Logan. I use to say Hayes is a step up from In and Out but after today I may have preferred In and Out - due to price and flavor. I spent ~$19 and sure didn't feel it's worth. Mind you, when Hayes first came to existence, all this was under $10. :: ORDER :: HAMBURGER ($10.90) - it was nicely presented but the bottom was greasy. The burger was nothing special. I also don't like carmelized onion and didn't realize it came with it. The menu description said "hamburger" lol. SMALL FRIES ($3.94) - my fries could have been fried a tad bit longer. The very ends were very crispy but 90% of the fry appeared crispy but were flimsy. I prefer fires to be evenly cooked and crispier. SPRITE - drinks served in a can :: SERVICE :: Very friendly! But I feel they lacked with keeping the new space clean. Although this place is clean-up-after-yourself service, the staff don't bother wiping down tables when they are greasy and have other people's crumbs left behind. You won't see trays or dirty napkins but you will see greasy spots and crumbs. I ended up wiping down my own area. I also heard people next to me say something about the table being dirty. The place is tiny so not much to wipe down. 4 outside tables (8 seats) 4 counter seats 2 inside tables that usually would seat two per table has a crowd of five chairs (kind of crammed when people are seated in them) When craving Hayes I'll take the drive to Barrio Logan for a better taste, better prices for the same stuff, and more on the menu. Until the next review... read more
If you like a certain easy to go to burger spot but elevated, you should give Hayes burger a try! It's not greasy like a smashed burger at all. Soft buns with grilled onions, tomato and lettuce. You can do a single, double, with cheese, no cheese, add some chopped chili. Pick your favorite style! The fries are also crispy with a good texture. You order at the counter, get your number and find a seat if dining in. Our cashier was sweet and nice. It's very casual with plenty of folks walking in from the neighborhood. There is some parking spot in front but limited since it's shared with a couple shops next door. Best bet is find street parking and walk on through! read more
Hayes Burger opened up their second shop in Normal Heights, so I no longer have to drive down to Barrio Logan which doesn't help my waistline. We were starving and arrived right when they opened. We ordered a double cheeseburger, a single hamburger, a small regular fries, and a Jimi fries, and 2 cans of soda totaling $46. Hayes is serving up fresh smash burgers from their flattop and pairing it with their delicious fries. The regular salted ones are perfectly crisp, salty, and yummy but can't be topped when paired against their Jimi fries. Think In n Out animal style but better. These are thicker French fries with melted cheese, thousand island, and perfectly sautéed onions all served with a fork. The burgers were great, vegetables on top with their spread hit the mark. The price was steep; especially charging close to $4 for a can of soda when one could walk next door to 7-11 and grab a can for $2 which we saw a few people do. Hopefully Hayes will knock that price down a bit. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more
I was shocked to read some of the reviews of this place, especially since I loved my Hayes burger in the Bario. But the burger was delicious! Loved up to my expectations since I've been the Hayes in the Barrio a few times. So glad this place is down the street from me now. A must try burger in my opinion! read more
8 months ago
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Jose H.
Love hearing we hit the mark on the smash burgers. Our team will be…
3 months ago
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Jose H.
Love hearing the burger and fries hit a 10/10 for you. And we’re…
1 year ago
2 years ago
It's a small shop with not a lot of seating at it. They do have outdoor seating where you can bring your dog. The burger and fries were both really good. I try a lot of root beers and didn't think the Swell one was that great. read more
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11 months ago
I've tried both locations and they both were similar. a very tasty burger. they may seem a little more expensive than other burger joints, but they are delicious, worth every penny. Parking at the North Park location may be tricky, but when isn't it an issue in North Park. They are in a strip mall type area with practically the same number of parking spots as businesses there. Bario Logan has better parking. Barrio Logan also has a slightly larger indoor area and some outside seating, where North Park has a some indoor seating and I believe 2 outdoor table s. I got a triple cheeseburger with spicy peppers added and Jimmy fries also with peppers. Not sure if they use a 70/30 ground beef, but it has a nice smash burger crust and good juiciness. The fries are also fresh cut. The staff at both locations were very friendly. they also offer a spicy ketchup if you want to kick it up a little more. read more
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Love hearing you enjoyed the burgers at both spots, and that triple…
1 year ago
9 months ago
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Thanks Ryan — glad the burger keeps landing.…
2 years ago
What a great addition to Adams Ave here in Normal Heights! These little smash burgers are solid but the Jimi fries! These are on a league of their own! All jokes aside the best part of this establishment was the ketchup bottles come out cold and are not just sitting on the table hot all day! This detail alone gets this review 5 stars !!! Make sure you ask for the spicy ketchup!!!! Fire !!!!! read more
2 years ago
2 star: for the guy at the counter...omg he is slow! And not very socially aware. 4 stars for the food, I will say that you do get a tad bit more if you eat there vs getting Togo. read more
7 months ago
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Jose H.
Sounds like our team member was juggling a lot that day, and we’re…
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