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    Heyday

    4.1 (94 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Hot Dogs, Salad
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    George B.

    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!!!

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    Joshua P.

    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.

    Better Boy burger, tater tots, and an ice cold local beer. Perfect.
    Karl K.

    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.

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    Aleeza A.

    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.

    Anna O.

    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!

    Single burger, fries, and coke.
    Jacqueline W.

    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.

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    Leah S.

    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.

    House burger and side of fries
    Eric S.

    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.

    Smash burgers and basket of beef tallow fries!

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    The big boy was a great take on the original and the staff were super friendly and attentive.

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    Amazing burger with really good fries. Big boy was really good. Service was very good.

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    Small sandwiches not worth the price 3 sandwiches 40+ buns are cheap fish and chicken sandwich was not good

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    Great food. Cozy dining space. Simple, straightforward menu. Quick service. House Burger was great!

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    I have nothing but amazing things to say about NorthStar! Such amazing food, friendly staff and an…read moreoverall great ambiance. I stopped by to get a salad for and it was made wrong twice but they handled it so promptly and very kindly. I felt bad but they reassured me it wasn't my fault. I recently had an issue with a local restaurant where the owner berated me for a mistake they made so this was such a breath of fresh air. I'm a faithful customer and I'll continue to come back. Excellent place for my family. P.S. the Kenwood salad, enchiladas, fish sandwich, and margherita salad add prosciutto are some of my favorites! Honestly everything on the menu is good, you won't be disappointed.

    Went here during lent. You order first and they bring it out. I had the fish sandwich, ordered…read morefries which was an appetizer and the wife ordered the margherita pizza. They don't give anything out like numbers but a device that looks like you would get when you are on a wait list and the lights would go off. Well to my surprise they use it for your table location which they bought my fries out first and dropped them off at the table. The food came out shortly after that. Everything was good and surprisingly barramuñdi filet was delicious. Never had it before. The first with the aioli was good and the wife enjoyed the pizza. It doesn't have waitresses so you have to get your own refills. We definitely go back when I am at the mall.

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    Guardia Pizza and Bar

    Guardia Pizza and Bar

    4.9
    (39 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    My fiancée and I had this place in our bucket list to try. Trying new pizza joints is our thing…read more This place is very small and has very limited seating so get here early or come here on a weekday. They do not take reservations, they have a walk up window to order slices, drinks, pickup, and they offer take out (do not deliver). So the inside is bar style with very few tables. I love the divey feel to this place. All pizzas are New York Style, offered by the slice, 12 inch and 18 inch, specialty pizzas and build your own. Only dietary restrictions is the cauliflower crust but not gluten free. The menu is simple which offers one appetizer (meatball), salads, dessert which is soft serve ice cream and homemade chocolate chip cookies. The drink menu is also simple. Craft beer, a couple of beers on tap, specialty cocktails and wine. We ordered: Drinks: -Cappone chianti, tuscany, italy -Willajory pinot noir, willamette valley, oregon -Other Half Brewing Forever Ever hazy double dry hopped IPA Dinner: 18" inch build your own pizza (sausage & mushrooms. There was a wait for our pizza since we dined in on a Friday night. They were slammed. It was worth it! The pizza was dead on New York style with great flavor. When the crust doesn't need dipping sauce and taste good alone, you know they've done their job right. Amazing! Paired really well with my wines. Even my fiancée enjoyed his slices with his beer. Even though they were super busy, we received great service. What an awesome experience. I can definitely see ourselves coming back and doing carry out. This place rocks!

    service was fast and friendly, salad came out quickly and was amazing! i love the croutons, the…read morepizza took quite a while and was a little slow to come out and was also not "hot" was able to immediately take a bit which was surprising. it also didnt have a great under carriage, flopped over and half ingredients fell off before i could take the first bite, sadly disappointing. not sure if i had high expectations or this was a rare instance but i wasnt very impressed. although the service was great and the ambiance was pleasant the food just wasnt that great. the mini ice cream was a great addition to finish off the meal though. update: after posting this review, the owner personally reached out to apologize for the experience, refunded our meal, and invited us back. I genuinely appreciate that level of customer service and accountability. while my original experience wasn't what I had hoped for, the response from ownership was exceptional and shows they care about guest feedback.

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    Rusk Kitchen & Bar

    Rusk Kitchen & Bar

    3.8
    (185 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I went for a quick lunch on a Thursday afternoon. I had a commitment at 1pm, and arrived at Rusk at…read more12:10pm. I sat at the bar and ordered right away, and they were able to bring my lunch in plenty of time for me to eat and get on my way. The server/bartender was friendly and efficient. The place is big and airy and there were many folks having lunch together. I ordered the Santa Fe chicken sandwich and fries. OMG the fries were so good! The chicken was dry and thin, which was disappointing, but the ingredients worked well together and had some heat for sure. I am looking forward to returning to dry more of the menu. I would give 3.5 stars if I could instead of 4 because of the chicken breast.

    What a great neighborhood place! You know how sometimes you're looking for a place to go to dinner…read morethat isn't a chain? Something that's nicer than a franchise restaurant, but not so fancy that you feel like you need to dress up? This place nailed it. The perfect place to go to a sit down dinner that feels really quaint and nice. The decor is very cozy and welcoming. Rustic with painted brick walls and wooden tables. Very inviting. Food was great. There was something for everyone. We had a vegetarian with us who had lots of options. I had a really great cheeseburger and tater tots. The only reason I am giving this place four stars instead of five is the service. The host (or greeter) was not welcoming at all. Seemed a little indifferent, borderline inconvenienced. The server was friendly, but certainly not five star worthy. Very informal, almost seemed tired. Didn't engage when we told her it was our first time here or when we told her we were celebrating. Way too casual and relaxed for this type of restaurant. Fix this piece of the equation and wow - we will be regulars!

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    Bar and stairs to patio
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