Great service! I'm not a burger person, but my family is, and they love the burgers. I love the tater tots. And if you're not a burger person, I love the fish sandwich! The chicken strips platter is HUGE and delicious, too. Great option, too, if you're having a beer at Growler House, as they'll deliver to you (across the street). They aren't cheap, and some folks gripe about the dine-in service charge. We love their commitment to living wage, and if we wanted CHEAP we could hit McDonalds. But I love the fresh food, the great service, and the neighborhood vibe, read more

We finally made it to Heyday after hearing from so many people that the burger is one of the best in Cincinnati. With all the hype, the bar was set pretty high, potentially too high, because it didn't quite live up to expectations. The burger itself was fine, but the "special sauce" was barely noticeable, and the bun felt like a standard store‑bought one that hadn't been toasted or warmed. The contrast of the cold bun against the hot burger was a bit disappointing. On the bright side, the fries were actually quite good, crispy, well‑seasoned, and the highlight of the meal. Overall, we left underwhelmed. It's an average burger paired with pretty good fries, but not quite the standout experience we were hoping for given all the buzz. read more

Heyday - burger & Fries - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A few of us enjoyed a great lunch on a nice Saturday. The service is friendly, fast and the good tasted great. It seems quit popular, the place filled up quickly. The biggest turn-off is the 20% service fee. It says something like "to pay our staff a livable wage". While I'm all for that, that's your problem, not the customers. They act like they're running a charity, it's far from it. When I got home, I had a heyday farting. read more

The fries are absolutely fantastic. They're $10 a basket though, so be prepared for that. Their pricing is wonky. If you dine in, there's a 20% up charge in lieu of expected tipping, but if you pay with the QR code, it auto fills a 20% tip if you aren't paying attention. The signs on the wall, the menu, and the prices charged for wine and beer do not match up. It ended up balancing out since the extra dollar on my wine was cancelled out by the dollar less on my husband's beer. Eh. It would be cool if they were more aligned/transparent though. Service was ok. Everyone was nice, but they definitely seemed to prioritize carry out over dine in service which just looking at the flow makes sense, but it didn't make the extra 20% more palatable. I'd still go back, but I probably wouldn't dine in. The cheeseburgers looked amazing. The place was remarkably clean looking and well organized. read more

Simple menu with just a few burger options. Solid burgers and tater tots and fries. Small menu means they can focus on what's important. Great value. Fast and friendly service. read more

Heyday delivered. Although smaller than expected, the burger was tasty and full of flavor. I don't recall requesting "no tomato." Next time I'll make sure to check the food before departing. The fries were really good, too. Nice work Heyday! I'll be back. read more

Heyday - Single burger, fries, and coke. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great place to come grab a smash burger! A cute place in Walnut Hills. The service was fast and personable. They really give you that crispy outside of the burger while it being juicy on the inside. They have lots of toppings and options to create your own burger. The price wasn't too bad but wish the burger came with fries and not to order as a side. I will be back again for my next smash burger craving! read more

Heyday - Three trays of food are placed on a wooden table, each containing different items. The top tray has a burger with bacon, cheese, and a lemon wedge, along with two small cups of sauce, a fork, and a napkin. The middle tray holds a serving of fries topped with cheese, pickles, onions, and drizzled with sauce. The bottom tray contains a burger with melted cheese and a bun with a slice of cheese on the side. The setting appears to be casual dining. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Looking for a new smash burger spot? Head over to Heyday, just a 5-minute drive from the University of Cincinnati! They're serving up juicy, flavorful burgers with crispy, golden fries that hit the spot every time. The price of two burgers and one fries was pretty steep just a heads up. They also automatically add tip if dining in. The inside does have plenty of seating though. They don't have a designated parking lot but there's a good amount of street parking and a lot nearby. read more

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My husband, brother-in-law and I stopped in at Heyday to try their burgers after finding out that Northside Yacht Club doesn't serve burgers on Sunday afternoon and I'm sad to say I wasn't impressed. The burgers were ok and had way too much tartar sauce, but the plain tater tots were very good. The loaded tots? Not so much. We didn't care for the cheese sauce they use. None of us were impressed with the beef tallow fries which was a disappointment and I think the prices were a bit high for what we got. The restaurant is very plainly decorated and small with only a handful of tables. They do have some parking spaces that are reserved for them in the public parking lot behind the building, so look for one before spending the $3.00 to park like we did. My husband and I are great tippers. It's something we pride ourselves on, but to have 20% "living wage" automatically added to all orders when all they did was take our order and ask us if we wanted anything else was not something we were not happy about when we still had to get our own drinks and clean our own table. We won't be going back. read more

Bringing this one back up. Had a solid to go order this evening, that was cooked quickly and correctly. The pricing felt more consistent with the quality, particularly because inflation has increased pricing everywhere else and these remained flat. Overall, the food was good and I'm happy I gave them another try. read more

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Heyday delivers on being a no frills smashburger. No more, no less. The restaurant is plainly decorated, but clean and on-brand with their burger joint brand. Service is great, but importantly they charge a 20% fee if you dine-in. We ordered the House burger and a side of fries to-go and it took about 5 minutes. The cashier offered us a drink for free since we effectively ordered a combo meal, which was appreciated. The soda fountain has craft orange cream, black cherry soda, and root beer; we tried the orange cream soda which was delicious but could have been more carbonated. The house burger is a double smash burger with american cheese, shredded lettuce, diced onions, and house sauce served on an untoasted potato-style bun for $11. We both took a bite and had the same immediate reaction: it tasted exactly like a Big Mac. And when you look back at that ingredient list, it is basically identical to the Big Mac. Part of the burger was nicely smashed with some crisp lacy edges, but the other 75% of the meat just tasted like a basic burger. The fries are fried in beef tallow and seasoned nicely with salt and coarse pepper for $4.50. They have a nice outer crunch and tender inside. There is a slightly beefy taste to them from the tallow, but it is subtle. The fries are good, but you don't get a lot (we had exactly 7 fries before taking that picture as we walked home, since we didn't want to pay the 20% dine in fee). Overall, we don't have any big complaints about Heyday but we also don't have anything to rave about. The burger and fries are good but the meal costs $15.50. On top of that, the 20% dine in fee is annoying to say the least. It is always nice to support local business, but when comparing this to our favorite chain burger places (i.e. Five Guys) there is nothing exceptional about Heyday. It was fine, but we're in no hurry to go back, especially if we're picking up the tab. read more

Heyday - House burger and side of fries - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I've been several times now and can say it is consistently good. Friendly service & fresh hot food with a reasonable wait time (typically 10 mins). I've had the burger, fries, and tater tots. Really like the fries a lot. The smash is great. Pricing in par with MilkMan. read more

My husband and I were in Cincinnati and wanted somewhere new to eat. I'm so glad we tried Heyday! The food was delicious and the service was great!! Can't wait to go back!! read more

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BEEF TALLOW FRIES!?! I have been searching for a place to buy fries made with beef tallow and I recently saw hey days instagram post about their fries. I had to get there! We were so happy to discover how much better beef tallow fries taste compared to their vegetable oil fried counterparts, we have started making our own beef tallow fries at home! We ordered fries with a side of special sauce (highly recommend) and two smash burgers! We were impressed and cannot wait to go back! read more

Heyday - Smash burgers and basket of beef tallow fries! - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Wow what a pleasant find. Wonderful flavorful smash burgers and the tots are tasty too. read more

Heyday - The image shows two metal trays on a wooden table, each containing a burger, fried chicken bites, and a small container of sauce. The tray in the foreground has a burger with a bun and a beef patty, while the tray in the background has a burger with a bun and a beef patty, along with fried chicken bites and a drink with a straw. Napkins are placed beside the trays, and a person wearing a gray hoodie is partially visible in the background near a window. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I had a great experience at Heyday! The food is amazing, I had the fish sandwich with fries and it was perfect. I also tried their cream soda which was so good. It's a nice environment and the staff is attentive and kind. Service is fast if you're looking for somewhere quick to stop for lunch or dinner. read more

Great smash burgers and the loaded fries - chef's kiss! Kid friendly, efficient and warm service, and great music. read more

Heyday - Big Boy and loaded fries! - A tray contains a fried chicken steak topped with melted cheese, a portion of loaded fries with jalapeños, cheese, and bacon bits, and a burger with a fried chicken fillet and a bun. In the background, there is a can of Rhinegeist beer and another tray with similar food items, including a burger and fried chicken bites, along with a small container of ketchup. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

East Walnut Hills has some of my favorite places to eat, and Heyday is no exception. Their simple menu and take on the smash burger is one that is worth the trip for. It was a little pricey for two burgers and sides, but very delicious. I loved the tots, but you get way more fries as a side, so pick based on your level of hunger. The restaurant is tiny, but they do takeout orders if you don't want to stay. They also have free parking next to the building - just look for the signs in the lot! Service was good, though a little slow due to the dinner rush. read more

Heyday - The tray features a serving of golden, crispy tater tots in a paper-lined container, a cheeseburger topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and beef patty, a slice of soft yellow bread, and a small cup of ketchup for dipping or condiments. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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But good burger and chicken sandwich. But it is expensive compared to other burger places. The staff is super nice! read more

Heyday - Burger and chicken sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great burgers, fast and friendly service. Build your own burger. Located across from the Growler house and around the corner from Anjou and Woodburn Brewing. Prices were a little high. Keep in mind they automatically add a gratuity so you don't have to add the additional tip.... Unless you want to.... Pay parking in a lot next door or metered street parking. read more

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I would give 2.5 stars for being totally average I don't get why they advertise as a "burger stand". doesn't have that vibe at all. My biggest gripe is there are literally so many rules. like 5-10 different rules written across the menu. like "no abc, no xyz, do this to order, don't do this". so adamant about no substitutions or additions like you literally order from an app just add a dropdown lol. Even on their website they have the "best fries in cincy" thing with 10 stipulations I know they probably get complaints about this but the 20% service fee is so dumb. just pay your employees a normal wage and make tips optional. I was fine with it until we had to seat ourselves, order from a QR code, get our own water, and clean up after ourselves. That's not "burger stand" that's chipotle! If you want to keep carry out prices low, be a ghost kitchen! what is the "service" that requires a 20% fee lol! I'm visiting and live in a city with like 50% higher cost of living and every smashburger/chicken place is cheaper than heyday. To sit outside, I paid $32 for a chicken sandwich, tots, and 2 modelos! we had the chicken sandwich, tots, and smash burger. everything was pretty fine, salted well, nothing special to say. smashburger was a bit too thick and wasn't crispy, it steamed itself. Chicken was crunchy but not much meat and dry, forgot my Mayo Would go back if friends wanted to but I'm indifferent read more

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Great burgers! Think Five Guys but locally owned, fresher ingredients, and tater tots! The service was great and the value was on par. Visit this gem in Walnut Hills, you won't be disappointed. read more

My chicken sandwich seemed like a cross between a frozen chicken patty & a real chicken breast sandwich, strange right, no flavor at all. I did not enjoy this sandwich, below average for sure. The double smash burger was very good with bacon and cheese added. It reminded me of the smash burger from milkman. Up in the air if I would return. read more

Heyday - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I know people are particular about their burgers, so let me say, of course, this is my taste buds' opinion. These burgers are delicious. My friend and I stopped in for burger week. The special had American cheese, lettuce pickle, and tartar sauce. They offer many toppings for you to create a burger your way. My friend customized her burger, and I had the special. We both agreed, they were really good. Crispy bits all over! Fries were good, too. The place was packed. We had a bit of a wait for food, but we knew it would be crowded before we went. We were happy to chat and wait. I can't believe this was my first time. Definitely won't be the last. read more

Always delicious! Satisfies your burger craving perfectly. Love the pickles too. The fries stay crisp and hot. And for those complaining, the 20% is what you should be tipping anyway. read more

What's better than getting a great burger made by the owner himself? When I tell you that this little restaurant is a hidden gem. From the Customer Service to sitting down to the fresh cut french fries not to mention that they also have freshly made orange cream soda OMG it was such delightful. This place is a must try and if you don't have them on your list, you need to add them to your list! read more

Finally made it over to Heyday. I really enjoyed the house burger. I normally am an extra saucy gal but wanted to try the burger as it comes. Still would have wanted to extra sauce but it was still really goood. My only complaint about the burgers would be the bun. A steamed bun or lightly griddled top would've been my only suggestion. The patties were seasoned, crisp edges, hot... a perfect little burger. The fries were good, too; fried in beef tallow and seasoned as well. The service was really great, too. Luckily, they're a bit out the way for me so I won't frequent but will return for sure. read more

Best chicken sandwich I've had. Fries are amazing!! Smashed burger 10/10 . We love this place.. yummy yummy read more

Wow-carnivores unite. The aroma of the hamburgers being grilled was most welcome on this chilly first day of Spring . Two of us had the smash burger-mine was the house-perfect. Friend 'dud' his own with tits and a drink. I shared the loaded tots - lived the pickled onions and nice off-set to the jalapeños. Thurs in our group has the impossible burgers in a bowl; said it was very good. We were fretted immediately and given a runs down in the menu. Food was served in short order. Definitely a spot to return to. read more

I can give this place a solid 4. I tried it for the first time about a month ago and have been back an additional three times. I don't like thick, rare burgers, so these burgers are right up my alley. They are a good size and delicious, as are the fries. A few people are mentioning the "high" prices, but I think they are fair. $14 for a combo (burger, fries, and soft drink). I would much rather buy a great tasting burger from a small restaurant than give my money to big-time chain burger places and receive mediocre food. The customer service has also been very good every time I visit. I have only gotten taken out, but the food is super fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend trying this place out. read more

Came back with a group of friends during burger week. Could tell they we're getting rocked all week but staff were still friendly. I asked for my burger toasted with extra cheese. Bun was toasted, extra cheese forgotten...see picture to see how they fixed that . We got in before the dinner rush so it was still quite but by the time we left the place was jam packed! read more

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best damn impossible burger I've ever had. FOR MY VEGAN FRIENDS, beware fries are not technically vegan/veg as they use beef oil. the tots were killer. very fairly priced! read more

Heyday - impossible burger + house burger - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Solid burger and sides (highly recommend the tater tots, delightfully crisp, fries also good). We came in on a Friday about 5:30, and was quickly seated. This place is smaller in size, so there can be a wait during peak meal times. I enjoyed the sauce on the burger and may try the smash burger next time. read more

Heyday - Drink menu - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The house burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had and the customer service was amazing, place was clean, just a little small but with the way the food tasted they'll need to upgrade to a bigger space! 10/10 recommend read more

I never leave reviews, but this was one of the worst service experiences I've ever had in my life. We walked in with our 2 year old son and grabbed a table. The waiter said he would "hopefully be with us in 2024". We sat at our table for 20 minutes with our son on our laps because high chairs were in the back and no one offered us one or came over for us to ask for one. We didn't receive waters or even menus, and watched our waiter take a to go order for a group of six who walked in after we were seated without acknowledging us at all. After more than twenty minutes sitting there, having googled the menu so we could be ready to order when we were finally served, we gave up and walked out. I'm sure the food is good but not worth the horrendous service. read more

Heyday is the perfect middle ground of classic flavors and high quality execution. The fish sandwich is just as good as the burgers and the fries are quite excellent. It's clear they care about quality and the service is great. read more

Heyday - Burgers, fish sandwich, fries - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Burgers are subjective. But I really enjoyed the burger at heyday. It was exactly as I hoped it would be based on the photos I saw. Delicious. Soft bun. Good flavors. Teensy bit of char. My tots were also perfect. Crunchy on the outside and hot on the inside. They aren't normally open for lunch yet but today they were because of the pottery fair. What a pleasant surprise. read more

Heyday - House burger with fries and house burger with tots. - The image shows two trays on a table, each with a burger in a bun, accompanied by fries in a cup, chicken nuggets in a bowl, and small containers of ketchup or sauce. The trays are lined with paper, and there is a glass of water nearby. The setting appears to be a casual dining or fast-food restaurant. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Got there tonight at 6 and the place was empty. We left at 7 and someone was waiting for our table to open. This place is delicious. We each had the house burger, he had tots, I had fries. Perfect, perfect. They have huge containers of Duke's Mayo (best ever) to show what's in their special sauce. The beignets made me rethink my other experiences with them in NOLA. Light, crispy, fluffy, and filled with chocolate. So good! We will be back. This is not a cheap eats place - employees make a living wage here. Also, no more pies here, but that's ok with those beignets and high quality fries. read more

No frills excellent smash burger. They automatically add 20% dine in charge to cover living wage for the wait staff and I am perfectly good with that. read more

It's good! I won't crave it but I would come back. Burgers are a good smash-style. The fries were really good- hand cut and soft in the middle. We did take out and they did forget to remove the lettuce on one of our burgers but not the end of the world. read more