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    Heyday Eatery

    4.0 (70 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Hot Chocolate
    Mikaella M.

    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.

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    Brenda C.

    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

    Melanie T.

    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!

    Trevor B.

    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.

    Shu O.

    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.

    Marlene S.

    [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.

    Shakari B.

    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.

    Scrambled burrito and heyday plate
    Amanda P.

    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

    Diane M.

    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.

    Ashley A.

    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.

    Hannah C.

    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

    Eda X.

    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!

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    Adriana S.

    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!

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    Came here and got the miso caramel latte it was so good Hahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhaha

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    Extremely slow service and very expensive. A burrito and coffee cost $30. The food wasn't good. Won't be back.

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    The ambiance was very calming the food displayed was lovely and yummy it was not crowded at all and the service was quick

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    Loved it! Great ambiance, selection and interesting flavors! Will be back! Everyone was so friendly too

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    This place just makes me so happy! Beautiful light yellow interior and deliciously-crafted desserts...like those macarons

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