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    Heyday

    4.1 (86 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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    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.

    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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    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!

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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.

    French fries
    Lynnette H.

    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!!

    Smash burgers and basket of beef tallow fries!
    Leah B.

    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!

    Ron R.

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

    Big Boy and loaded fries!
    Robann P.

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

    Alyssa L.

    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.

    Burger and chicken sandwich
    Emily B.

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

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

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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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    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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    It's a smash burger but it's delicious! Nice light bun as well. I'll definitely be back...

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    Best burger in town. Service friendly and attentive. What a burger joint should be. Ambience is minimalist

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    Just a great burger! The limited menu works to their advantage, and they do everything really well.

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    Delicious burgers... juicy yet crispy. Excellent service with a casual yet homey feel to it

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    Cincinnati-style chili fans rejoice! Lucky Dog's open till 3 AM (Friday + Saturday) and that…read moreprobably adds +5 QoL points for everyone in the OTR area. It's always nice to have friendly staff and reasonable prices... like all the gold stars are aligning. As far as the meal itself was concerned: their chili is different enough from its competitors to be unique but similar enough that to me, it makes it a tossup on where it falls on my Cincinnati chili rank list. Just like Skyline and GS -- it's pretty doggone good. I had my three-way in the park nearby (wow, let's not take that sentence out of context!). Considering there's no real inside seating area, but tons of parks nearby. It's great for a grab and go and late night eating.

    I've lived downtown for a year and pass this spot all the time, yet have never tried it only…read morebecause every time I go by it..it's packed, but last night I found them when they weren't busy and had to try it. Right off the bat, the staff was incredibly welcoming. The menu is straight forward and had a break down of what they offer. I had to try the coneys, but their double decker sandwiches also sound amazing (maybe for another day.) I decided on 3 coneys and an order of chili cheese tater tots and they absolutely did not disappoint. They offer a little bit of everything including a kids menu, and a tasty assortment of desserts as well. It's a perfect spot if you're looking for a quick meal while shopping downtown OR the most ideal food for a drunken night after car hopping in OTR.

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    Any restaurant within walking distance of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is bound to be visited by…read moremy wife and I at some point, and last night is was Senate. We've been to the Blue Ash Senate a couple times and love it; this location does feel entirely different and I wouldn't compare the two at all. While we were looking at the menu, the guy behind the counter told us that their burgers were $5, Wed-Fri before 7PM. We decided to grab two burgers and two hot dogs, the Trailer Park and the FC Dawg. We sat at the bar, just getting a couple waters, and our food came out about fifteen or twenty minutes later. We started with our burgers, not expecting much from them. But they were actually really tasty. Even for a thin patty, they were well-cooked and a bit juicy. Thin onion slices and thick tomato--exactly my preference. And the burger sauce was tangy and a bit spicy. A really great burger for just $5. Then we split the hot dogs in half. the Trailer Park was topped with Coleslaw and Grippo's. The slaw was decent and the chips weren't out of place, but as a whole the dog was a bit underseasoned. The FC Dawg is their version of a Kony, with chili, cheese, and fritos. The toppings weren't bad, but similar to the first dog, it was a bit bland. We'd both skipped lunch and for $5, we couldn't resist grabbing a couple more burgers. The dogs were 3 stars, but the burgers for the price were 5 stars, and we'll definitely be back for them.

    I was I was hoping that this restaurant would be around for a long long time and would end up being…read morea staple here in Cincinnati, but unfortunately it has gone down quality with zero consistency in hospitality. I don't think of Senate Restaurant when I think of getting poutine in Cincy anymore. It's kinda making me sad tho... fr.

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