We tried Heyday for the first time today. First off I have to say the service was really great there. Like surprisingly good. And their burgers were delicious. The one I tried tasted like a Frish's big boy. I loved it. Also enjoyed their tater tots a lot. Definitely going back to try more things there. read more

The burger and fries was good not great. Don't understand why they charge $1.50 for a tomato slice. Interestingly each burger is 3 ounces so if you get a double for $15 you get 6 ounces. Fries are extra. The pop machine options are unusual: Coke, Coke Zero and a bunch of no name sugar options (rootbeer, ginger ale....). I just drank water. I prefer diet coke or diet pepsi. If you order the Cavalier burger you get cheese, lettuce and onions. If you order ala carte they charge you $1 for the cheese and onions, lettuce and pickles are free. Makes no sense. The business also stated that they charge a 20% service charge automatically to compensate for carry-out orders. This is stupid. Just say you are charging a 20% service fee. Few tables in the restaurant. Seems they do mostly carryout and doordash. I would eat there again but not as a destination. read more

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Needed a quick lunch on a week day and decided to check out Heyday, a burger/sandwich shop I have seen for a few years from the window of the ever-changing restaurant across the street (from Suzy Wongs to Tequila Modern). Got a double smash burger (6oz beef) with cheddar and toppings and an order of fries. The burger was excellent- very juicy and steaming hot from the grill. The fries were pretty good as well. I would give them a 6 to 7 on a 10 pt scale. Grabbed a window table to watch the world go by on Madison. It's a very small venue with just a handful of tables. Seems like they might do a lot of carryout business as a note on the menu specifies that a 20% service fee is automatically added to all eat-in tickets (this covers the tip). I have absolutely no issue with that and of course, one could always leave more for excellent service if desired. I would just suggest that they change the wording on this fee. The menu stated that the fee was being levied to compensate for all of the pick-up orders. That felt a bit off to me as an eat-in diner. Why not just say our service fee is 20% and not have to justify it as making up for the lack of opportunity with carry out orders? Note- love the artisanal design of the ketchup and mustard on my bun that the cook created! read more

Heyday - Double Smash Burger and fries. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I loved everything about this place, I was in town for a party and saw this place on TikTok. So I had to try it. I love a good hamburger . I got what they described as their BIG BOY in honor of frisch's big boy sandwich. It was amazing. I also tried their French Fries. Food was 10/10. Service was really good! They have some of the best hamburgers and fries that I have ever tried. If you are in the area , please be sure to check out this spot!!! read more

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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

Is there a better kind of hamburger beef than Avril's? I don't think so. And making that beef into a Frisch's Big Boy replicant that is good to scarf down, add hot tater tots cooked just right and an ICE cold Rhinegeist House Cat Pils, all of which is served quickly and with a great bit of conversation, and that is all that matters. Home town good. Parking in the lot next door, plenty of tables in and out. Hard to beat!! Cozy, diner-like ambiance and wonderful service. read more

Heyday - Better Boy burger, tater tots, and an ice cold local beer. Perfect. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I loved the tribute to the Big Boy, what a great burger. Their fries were also fresh and very good. There are about 10 dedicated free parking spots on the side of the building. The service was very friendly and efficient, but the automatic 20% is kind of bs. We ate out on the patio and it was perfect. I'll be back for that burger! read more

The smash burgers were fabulous! Husband had the fries and I had tater tots. Both were freshly cooked and fantastic. Eat in area was quaint and very clean. Parking is available in the lot right beside the building. Highly recommend this restaurant! 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

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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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 - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We got the smash burger and fries. They both were amazing. Definitely go back. They do have a variety of different burgers.

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

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

Friendly staff with quick service. Vegetarian option Impossible. My pick big boy style. Smashed patties cooked perfectly every time! Rootbeer on tap, yum. Limited sides, but burger worth the visit. read more

Such a great hidden gem! My boyfriend and I sat at the bar this evening and enjoyed every minute from start to finish! Our server was phenomenal wish I could remember her name. The food was absolutely fantastic. We left wanting more. One of the best burger spots in the Cincinnati area. The kitchen staff seemed they really took pride and enjoyed what they were putting out. Will definitely be back. Thank you !! read more

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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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

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

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

Heyday - 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! - 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 - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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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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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

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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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

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

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

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