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Came in for their drinks and honestly was super happy with what I got! The space itself is unassuming from the outside since it's on the side of the main residential building. The vibe is inside is super bright and it's a unique WFH space. The service was quick and my barista was super nice and chill. I opted to get the black sesame latte with almond milk and light ice - it's delicious! It's a good balance between the coffee flavor and black sesame flavor. I also got the spring special which is the spring bloom tea with jasmine tea and pistachio paste/foam. It's so yummy and a unique way to enjoy the jasmine tea. It'd love to come back and try their matcha!
It's so bright in here; I love that. Blink too fast and you may miss this eatery, it's right next to the Wendy's in a very well lit and cozy shop. It's quick service with ample seating, outlets, and strong WiFi. The staff are inviting and eager to review the menu with you. I ordered the poached croissant, a side of bacon, and a flat white. The meal was truly filling and delicious: the egg was cooked perfectly.
Been seeing this place a lot on my IG feed, so I decided to swing by right after my nightshift. The first time I came, they didn't open until 9 am, even though it's advertised as open at 7 am. Nothing on their socials indicated the late opening so I waited in my car for a while until I had to eventually knock and the chef said when the actual opening was and I just decided to go home; total waste of time! Finally lucked out on second try. Really wanted to try the Benedict Jar but since the chef wasn't in yet, the menu choices were limited. I think it's a little wild for the chef to not be there during opening time, but maybe that's just me! I ended up getting their Heyday Plate and their holiday special hot chocolate. I was the only one inside at that time, so I got my order quick. The chef finally came in while I was eating my breakfast. Aesthetic wise, the food looked real good. Taste wise, it was alright. The poached eggs were cold, so it's safe to say they weren't freshly made. I did like the fermented house veggies. As for the hot chocolate, it was watered down...it lacked that rich chocolate taste. For to go, I got their strawberry matcha latte, and this was a little better, but the matcha could be stronger too. I'm still debating if I want to come back for the Benedict Jar, but the cold aesthetic, atmosphere and food are making me think twice.
What a fun cafe! It's got a modern feel with the music and decor. It's funky in a really fun way. Some of the tables swivel! Definitely a unique vibe compared to other cafes in the area. And their food and drink offerings are also unique. For food we got their happy/poached croissant and scramble burrito. They seem to specialize in soft eggs because both food orders had a different kind of soft egg. The croissant was tasty but very gooey as the eggs are poached. Just make sure you have plenty of napkins! I like that there are pickled veggies on the side to balance out the meal and I really enjoyed the side of potatoes. The scramble burrito was also solid. The scrambled eggs are very soft so if you like that texture these are for you! Their heyday banana oat latte was solid but my favorite was the top cream latte iced! The cream was heavenly and the perfect amount of sweetness. Definitely worth checking out this cafe!
Cute cafe close to Wicker Park, great for socializing but less so for working. Came here for the drinks - I got the black sesame latte, which was lacking in flavor. I'd recommend the breakfast egg sandwich which was surprisingly good, but it doesn't look exactly like the pictures. Service is friendly and quick.
[I left this review on Google maps first since it wasn't on Yelp yet] Service was terribly slow and the person taking the orders seemed very confused about the drink offerings. The wait was very long and my dirty iced matcha was mostly milk. I ordered a pastry that was also very dry. My visit was during the opening week, so I am hopeful that they have been able to workout the kinks, as there are way better options in the area. I was offered a certificate to make up for this experience, but I'm not interested in returning.
The barista was very friendly and efficient with my latte! The latte was delicious. It was my first time there and if I would have known how pleasant the cafe ambiance was I would have loved to enjoy my latte there! 5/5
Stopped by Heyday on my short trip to Chicago for a breakfast burrito and a matcha. Service was super friendly, owner Alex was great, and left feeling nourished.
I came to this place, because it kept popping up on my Instagram. This is a cute,small location on the corner of Division and Ashland. They have an order kiosk but you can also order in person. The menu is not too big but they have a great selection. The drinks are different than what I am used to, and I very much enjoy that. I got the Jasmine Green tea with pistachio and brown sugar which is called the Spring Bloom Tea. I got extra pistachio, because I really love Pistachio. While I did enjoy it, I didn't realize how thick the paste was, so I couldn't really finish all of it. I got the Syrnyky for my daughter, which are mini pancakes with sour cream,nut and seed dust and mint. They were thumbs up for her and I tried them as well and they were delicious! They were so fluffy. Lastly my fiancé got the morning tuna croissant with avocado,pistachios, and red chili oil. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I like the concept of this place and plan to return very soon.
New cafe in the West Town / Wicker Park area! Interior gives very artsy and modern vibes. Sitting feels a bit limited, or like it wasn't meant for big groups. For the food, we ordered the scrambled burrito and heyday plate. Both were overall okay. They looked amazing but fell a bit short on taste. The scrambled burrito was very creamy on top of creamy from the eggs, avocado, and aioli. The heyday plate had components that went really well together but it just felt like it was missing a main item. As for the drinks, we ordered the strawberry collagen matcha and the caramel miso latte. Both were very yummy and the highlight of the meal! The matcha was light but the strawberry balances it all well together. The caramel miso was also light so it was difficult to even taste, wish it was a bit stronger. It would also be nice if they offered alternative milks! We ordered through the self kiosk and they did not have options. Overall, it's a cute spot. Definitely coming back for drinks but food could use a bit more depth
Such a cute spot for breakfast foods, desserts, and drinks! I stopped by today with a friend, and we were warmly greeted by staff. I got the breakfast egg sandwich which was perfectly cooked with fluffy eggs. The side of potatoes and pickled veggies were also terrific. I didn't get a drink today but would love to come back and try one of the many matcha offerings. There are also parking spots for customers which is super helpful.
I usually don't leave poor reviews but this was upsetting since I was looking forward to trying. When I walked in the staff was not welcoming or dud not help when I asked about the menu. I was extremely disappointed with both the food and drink from Heyday. I got the caramel miso latte and it literally tasted like milk with no flavor somehow. The burrito was not presented as shown and completely soaked in the cream cheese. There was some avocado buried in the end of it. I spent 20 dollars plus tip to get better quality at a fast food place was just a bummer. The only reason why I'm giving 2 stars is because I liked the artwork inside.
Aesthetic vibey place but it feels a lil superficial. Drinks were super mid and watered down. We got the miso caramel latte and black sesame latte and they looked amazing but they didn't taste like that at all. The ratios must have been off bc both of them tasted like sugar water lol
27 days ago
Fun eclectic space where you can work, have a coffee, or eat breakfast or lunch. Loved the breakfast bowl because it was healthy and filling. Also really enjoyed the black sesame latte - unique! read more
First of all this playlist here is amazing! We had Gladys Knight blasting through there and she is a classic. The most popular item is the strawberry iced Matcha which I got and my friend got the black sesame iced latte. Both were fabulous. The team were super nice 10 out of 10 recommend! read more
5 days ago
Ordered a salmon croissant but they ended up not having it so got a burrito and it was good! read more
Came in for their drinks and honestly was super happy with what I got! The space itself is unassuming from the outside since it's on the side of the main residential building. The vibe is inside is super bright and it's a unique WFH space. The service was quick and my barista was super nice and chill. I opted to get the black sesame latte with almond milk and light ice - it's delicious! It's a good balance between the coffee flavor and black sesame flavor. I also got the spring special which is the spring bloom tea with jasmine tea and pistachio paste/foam. It's so yummy and a unique way to enjoy the jasmine tea. It'd love to come back and try their matcha! read more
It's so bright in here; I love that. Blink too fast and you may miss this eatery, it's right next to the Wendy's in a very well lit and cozy shop. It's quick service with ample seating, outlets, and strong WiFi. The staff are inviting and eager to review the menu with you. I ordered the poached croissant, a side of bacon, and a flat white. The meal was truly filling and delicious: the egg was cooked perfectly. read more
10 months ago
Been seeing this place a lot on my IG feed, so I decided to swing by right after my nightshift. The first time I came, they didn't open until 9 am, even though it's advertised as open at 7 am. Nothing on their socials indicated the late opening so I waited in my car for a while until I had to eventually knock and the chef said when the actual opening was and I just decided to go home; total waste of time! Finally lucked out on second try. Really wanted to try the Benedict Jar but since the chef wasn't in yet, the menu choices were limited. I think it's a little wild for the chef to not be there during opening time, but maybe that's just me! I ended up getting their Heyday Plate and their holiday special hot chocolate. I was the only one inside at that time, so I got my order quick. The chef finally came in while I was eating my breakfast. Aesthetic wise, the food looked real good. Taste wise, it was alright. The poached eggs were cold, so it's safe to say they weren't freshly made. I did like the fermented house veggies. As for the hot chocolate, it was watered down...it lacked that rich chocolate taste. For to go, I got their strawberry matcha latte, and this was a little better, but the matcha could be stronger too. I'm still debating if I want to come back for the Benedict Jar, but the cold aesthetic, atmosphere and food are making me think twice. read more
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Mykhailo C.
Hi! thank you for taking the time to share this, and I’m really sorry…
1 year ago
What a fun cafe! It's got a modern feel with the music and decor. It's funky in a really fun way. Some of the tables swivel! Definitely a unique vibe compared to other cafes in the area. And their food and drink offerings are also unique. For food we got their happy/poached croissant and scramble burrito. They seem to specialize in soft eggs because both food orders had a different kind of soft egg. The croissant was tasty but very gooey as the eggs are poached. Just make sure you have plenty of napkins! I like that there are pickled veggies on the side to balance out the meal and I really enjoyed the side of potatoes. The scramble burrito was also solid. The scrambled eggs are very soft so if you like that texture these are for you! Their heyday banana oat latte was solid but my favorite was the top cream latte iced! The cream was heavenly and the perfect amount of sweetness. Definitely worth checking out this cafe! read more
Cute cafe close to Wicker Park, great for socializing but less so for working. Came here for the drinks - I got the black sesame latte, which was lacking in flavor. I'd recommend the breakfast egg sandwich which was surprisingly good, but it doesn't look exactly like the pictures. Service is friendly and quick. read more
1 year ago
[I left this review on Google maps first since it wasn't on Yelp yet] Service was terribly slow and the person taking the orders seemed very confused about the drink offerings. The wait was very long and my dirty iced matcha was mostly milk. I ordered a pastry that was also very dry. My visit was during the opening week, so I am hopeful that they have been able to workout the kinks, as there are way better options in the area. I was offered a certificate to make up for this experience, but I'm not interested in returning. read more
3 months ago
The barista was very friendly and efficient with my latte! The latte was delicious. It was my first time there and if I would have known how pleasant the cafe ambiance was I would have loved to enjoy my latte there! 5/5 read more
4 months ago
Stopped by Heyday on my short trip to Chicago for a breakfast burrito and a matcha. Service was super friendly, owner Alex was great, and left feeling nourished. read more
6 months ago
I came to this place, because it kept popping up on my Instagram. This is a cute,small location on the corner of Division and Ashland. They have an order kiosk but you can also order in person. The menu is not too big but they have a great selection. The drinks are different than what I am used to, and I very much enjoy that. I got the Jasmine Green tea with pistachio and brown sugar which is called the Spring Bloom Tea. I got extra pistachio, because I really love Pistachio. While I did enjoy it, I didn't realize how thick the paste was, so I couldn't really finish all of it. I got the Syrnyky for my daughter, which are mini pancakes with sour cream,nut and seed dust and mint. They were thumbs up for her and I tried them as well and they were delicious! They were so fluffy. Lastly my fiancé got the morning tuna croissant with avocado,pistachios, and red chili oil. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I like the concept of this place and plan to return very soon. read more
New cafe in the West Town / Wicker Park area! Interior gives very artsy and modern vibes. Sitting feels a bit limited, or like it wasn't meant for big groups. For the food, we ordered the scrambled burrito and heyday plate. Both were overall okay. They looked amazing but fell a bit short on taste. The scrambled burrito was very creamy on top of creamy from the eggs, avocado, and aioli. The heyday plate had components that went really well together but it just felt like it was missing a main item. As for the drinks, we ordered the strawberry collagen matcha and the caramel miso latte. Both were very yummy and the highlight of the meal! The matcha was light but the strawberry balances it all well together. The caramel miso was also light so it was difficult to even taste, wish it was a bit stronger. It would also be nice if they offered alternative milks! We ordered through the self kiosk and they did not have options. Overall, it's a cute spot. Definitely coming back for drinks but food could use a bit more depth read more
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Mykhailo C.
Hi Amanda,…
Such a cute spot for breakfast foods, desserts, and drinks! I stopped by today with a friend, and we were warmly greeted by staff. I got the breakfast egg sandwich which was perfectly cooked with fluffy eggs. The side of potatoes and pickled veggies were also terrific. I didn't get a drink today but would love to come back and try one of the many matcha offerings. There are also parking spots for customers which is super helpful. read more
1 year ago
I usually don't leave poor reviews but this was upsetting since I was looking forward to trying. When I walked in the staff was not welcoming or dud not help when I asked about the menu. I was extremely disappointed with both the food and drink from Heyday. I got the caramel miso latte and it literally tasted like milk with no flavor somehow. The burrito was not presented as shown and completely soaked in the cream cheese. There was some avocado buried in the end of it. I spent 20 dollars plus tip to get better quality at a fast food place was just a bummer. The only reason why I'm giving 2 stars is because I liked the artwork inside. read more
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Mykhailo C.
Hi Ashley,…
Aesthetic vibey place but it feels a lil superficial. Drinks were super mid and watered down. We got the miso caramel latte and black sesame latte and they looked amazing but they didn't taste like that at all. The ratios must have been off bc both of them tasted like sugar water lol read more
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Mykhailo C.
Hey, thank you for the honest feedback - I’m really sorry your drinks…
27 days ago
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Mykhailo C.
Hi, this is Michael, the owner of HEYDAY. I’ll personally review what…
Stopped into Heyday for an afternoon pick me up, and I'm happy to have checked this eatery out! Their matcha jasmine cheesecake has creamy molten center and gets more solid as you eat towards the exterior. Flavor is on the spot delicious! The hot black sesame latte doesn't have as much black sesame as advertied in the photo though. Let's talk about the ambiance. Modern, futuristic surrounding with large floral metal pieces everywhere. The bathroom looks like a science lab. Music is booming. Quirky vibes. The cashier is extremely sweet and welcoming. I'd come again for my next study session or breakfast for sure! read more
3 months ago
11 months ago
I've been wanting to try this place since it took over this spot! I liked the Intellegenscia that was here before so I was hoping for a nice new chill spot. I liked that the two employees said hello upon entering but kept working. As a barista myself, it shows how focused but still aware they are while making food/drinks. The display was cute. Def will come back for the chocolate cheesecake cuz it looked amazing! The macaroons looked so thick, that I was tempted. But the cute little custard jars called my name!! I got an iced matcha with vanilla and it was great! The vanilla was subtle but still present. Some places have a tendency to overpower the matcha but this was perfectly balanced. And I loved the hot water jar and ceremonial matcha set up they had! I wish I could've gotten a picture cuz it blew my mind! The custard was delicious! Nice crustalised sugar on top, sweet custard inside. The jar is a plus! I predict I will have more than a dozen of them by this time next year because I will definitely be coming back here! Welcome to the neighborhood! read more
Bright, clean and modern interior. Slightly slow service in the opening weekend but the super friendly staff made up for it. I enjoyed the matcha cheesecake w a cup of hot matcha latte a lot! Our family also got the breakfast sandwich (with yummy side of veggie pickles), iced black sesame latte and iced banana oat milk latte to share. Overall, a solid 4.5 star cafe. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
This is a new-ish place with cafe fare in a bright, modern, lemony-yellow space. What to order: Morning Bowl, hummus, house pickles. I can't quite place my finger on what cuisines HEYDAY is specializing in, but it feels a bit like whatever the owner likes to eat/drink/make, which might be from the Eastern-Mediterranean (use of labneh, hummus, tahini), Ukraine (syrnyky), Spain (Basque cheesecake, Catalan cream), or Japan (lots and lots of matcha). A refrigerated pastry case featured a tasty-looking chocolate cheesecake, and other chilled items. Service was very friendly; I got the Morning Bowl (egg of your choice with labneh, hummus, avocado, pickled vegetables, cucumber, edamame, and mixed greens) and the matcha coconut water. The food was well-made and well-seasoned; I particularly liked the beet hummus and pickled vegetables. If I were to nitpick, maybe labneh doesn't need to go on everything (I'm sure you can ask for without) e.g. the breakfast burrito filling is just labneh and scrambled eggs which won't scratch that itch if you want a classic breakfast burrito. And the music was a bit loud. As someone already getting tinnitus, I'm sure turning down the volume will be good for everyone who works there, not just the customers. At any rate, I'll be back to try the syrnyky, cheesecakes, and coffee! read more
1 year ago
Matcha quality is so good and not too sweet! It's nice and not overly milky. The cafe was cute and spacious! The only critique I have is that the milk was steamed before pouring it over ice, which caused the drinks to get a watery very quickly read more
6 months ago
This place is delicious and so refreshing! Got the matcha cloud bowl and an iced latte and everything was so so good! Have never had matcha in a savory way until today and am very glad that streak has ended. Would absolutely come back here! Also service was great :) read more
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All dishes with eggs (bfast burrito, bfast sandwich, and bfast bowl) were cold, so eggs not freshly made? Underseasoned. But pickled veggies were good. Not the most inviting atmosphere, I prefer a warmer feeling cafe. But service was great! read more
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Mykhailo C.
I’m really sorry to hear about your experience — cold eggs and…
1 year ago
You must try this place! Seriously. Nothing like that in Chicago. It's very European, like really European, not a cheesy Italian European. It's fresh and sooooooo tastyyyyyyy!!!! We have tried a few dishes and a few drinks... OMG!!!! Coffee-tonic!!! The food is fresh and delicious. They do drinks in 3 minutes, food in 6. It's real. Service is also great! read more
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Mykhailo C.
Wow, thank you so much for this amazing review! Hope to see you back…
6 months ago
1 year ago
Honestly pricing wise kinda crazy but food is very good. burrito has avocado in it. will buy again. read more
3 months ago
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Mykhailo C.
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1609 W Division St
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West Town, Ukrainian Village
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