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    The Daley

    4.3 (760 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ki R.

    Best burger on O'ahu! The Daley smash burger with sautéed onions and American cheese, mustard. Their fries are good too. Very simple menu! We all got the double(s) and shared three fries w/three sodas. We were a party of seven grabbing lunch during a family get together. The wait can get long 15mins if you're lucky. There isn't much room inside and it gets crowded and very busy soon. So grab your burger early or later! Also, think about where you're going to eat if more than four people. Enjoy! Mahalo.

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    Shannon H.

    My daughter and I went twice in a month, both times on a Sunday. We were lucky to find parking right in front the first time and the second time we parked a block away, which was fine. We were able to find seats at the counter and ate there both times. It's a small place with 3-4 tables and a few spots at the counter. I noticed most people just came and picked up their orders. You can't go wrong with the menu.. its basically just burgers and fries. But that's all you need because their burgers and fries are that good.

    Missy M.

    Fresh food. The workers explained the menu and acknowledged it being our first time. The restaurant was clean and felt personal. I do recommend if you like a fresh patty and crispy fries!

    Corina S.

    Yum!!! Visiting Chinatown we walked by and saw this cute little burger joint! We were so impressed with the smash burgers and especially the prices (see pic of menu). Simple, quick, and tasty! We later found their food truck in Waikiki. Don't forget to try their crinkle fries!

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    Jenna R.

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I love the Daley for burgers and their fries. Located in Chinatown so parking can be tricky but there are always paid lots and structures that you can park in. Scored street parking on a Saturday mid-afternoon and ordered takeout via Toast. Toast gives an excellent estimated wait time that's accurate. Inside there is limited seating at the table and the bar and I think there is outdoor seating but no alcoholic beverages are allowed outside. They serve alcohol inside but unsure what kind. Their smash burger is so good and hits every time. It tastes fresh and I like the sauce they add to it. Fries are great too and not too soggy or crispy. I would recommend trying this place out!

    Daley Burger and Crinkle Cut Fries
    Blanca M.

    Fire Just two dudes in their rhythm making burgers and fries. They take a bunch of orders, then cook a bunch at once. High top tables and some seating by the fryer, or paper bags for takeout. Smash burgers with grilled onions and melted American cheese on a potato bun with "boss sauce" Boss Sauce think mayo, mustard, relish? IDK - it's a secret! It's Chinatown, so parking and unicorns are one and the same. Save yourself the stress, and just park at the "Kekaulike Courtyards Municipal Parking" on Maunakea, it's like a 3 minute walk.

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    Alyssa Y.

    If you're looking for a good, simple smash burger The Daley is my No. 1 go-to spot. Located in Chinatown, you can find street parking if you're lucky or park in one of the many parking structures around the area. They can get busy so I recommend ordering ahead online or going during non-peak hours. There is seating inside which is thankfully air conditioned because it can get hot with the afternoon sun and seating outside. Their menu is very simple, consisting of either a single or double beef patty, a Beyond "Veggie" patty option, fries and drinks. They also have a water station available. Their crinkle cut fries are hot, crispy and lightly salted. The burger itself is simple, no additional add ons just the crispy caramelized patty, cheese and house made boss sauce. Although simple in construction, the burger packs a lot of flavor and fills your burger cravings.

    Keanna W.

    We tried to visit The Daley this evening and walked in at 6:04 pm, only to be told they were already closed--even though Yelp and Google listed their hours as open until 8:00 pm. It was frustrating to make the effort to come by based on the posted hours and then be turned away just minutes after 6. If the restaurant closes earlier on Sundays, that information should be clearly and accurately reflected online to avoid wasting customers' time. We were genuinely interested in trying this spot, but the lack of accurate hours left a disappointing first impression.

    Cheeseburgers with a side of Crinkle Cut Fries
    Michelle B.

    Lowkey smashburger restaurant in Chinatown. You're greeted with relaxed lighting, house music, and the type of customer service you get in New York aka no bullshit, no small talk. The menu is straight forward with there being only one burger. They do offer customization to remove any of the ingredients including boss sauce, grilled onions, and cheese. I recommend removing the boss sauce if you're not into the taste of pickles as it's very pickle heavy. The burger was fresh and well seasoned. It hit the spot for a quality smashburger. Pro tip: Make this your last stop of the night because you will leave smelling like you've been cooking burgers all day.

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    Angel H.

    Their smashburgers are so good. It's so good that it's practically the only item on the menu. Imagine opening a business and relying on that one item to drive your business. They sell the Daley Burger, the Veggie Burger, fries and drinks. The dining area is small. They have about five or six tables. They do a ton of takeout. We sat at one of the tables and dined in for about an hour. Everyone ordered the Daley Burger. I did not see one Veggie Burger being made. We got the Daley Burger $10, the Daley Burger with two patties $15 and fries $6. The potato bun is grilled. The smash patty is topped with grilled onions, American cheese and with house made Boss Sauce. The sauce is white and tasted kind of like tartar sauce. The crinkle fries were also very good. It was super crispy and not greasy at all. You order and pay at the counter. They'll call your name when your order is ready. I'll be back for another burger and fries.

    Double Patty Daley Burger & Crinkle Cut Fries
    Xin L.

    I work downtown and have heard about the delay non-stop when I would talk about burgers, so when I got the chance to try it out, I jumped at the opportunity. The Daley is a fairly small establishment, but they also have seating out in the back. Their menu is fairly simple, and they're known for their smash burgers, so I got the Daley burger with an extra patty (double down+5). We also added fries on top as well. It is completely self-service. You go up to the counter, order, and sit around to wait and grab your food at the counter. There's a little water station for you to serve your own water as well. The wait is a big longer but fairly reasonable, like 10-15min for our order, especially as they were super busy when we came by. My coworker and I grabbed our food and ate elsewhere. The burger was good, solid, I personally felt like there wasn't anything SPECIAL about the burger, but it also was better than a typical burger. I like my burgers on the saltier side as I feel like it brings out the beefiness & umami flavor so I had to add salt myself. I heavily recommend ordering the double patty, as one would NOT be enough for me whatsoever. If you do the math, $10 for a basic, thin patty plain cheeseburger is crazy and $15 for the same but another thin patty isn't any better. If I was craving a burger and I was near I would come back, but it personally isn't a "crave-able" spot for me.

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    Victoria N.

    Personally felt the burgers were a little overhyped and lacked flavor, but fries were great. A chill place to grab lunch, but can be quite busy.

    Daisy P.

    Simple. Modern. Delicious. Small menu, but they do everything on it very exceptionally well (which is burger and fries). Very affordable for food in Hawaii!! Meat was not dry, wonderfully smashed and mixed with a perfect bun and sauce with grilled onions. Parking is street. There's no restroom but plenty of water, there were two beer options, and a cookie dessert option. I'd go back. Understated chic burger done exceptionally well. And I don't even like burgers, but my boys are already asking to go back again.

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    Hits the spot :) another great burger w/the fam tonite cause we didn't want to cook or clean!

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    Ask the Community - The Daley

    Do they sell milkshake?

    No. Just coke and beer

    Is there public parking or gotta park off street?

    There isn't parking specifically for The Daley. But there is metered street parking as well as a couple public parking garages near by.

    What are the hours here?

    On Instagram, their bio says their open from 11am-8pm Monday-Saturday. Open from 11am-6pm on Sunday.

    Do they have dine in now?

    They were letting us dine in before vaccine cards were required. Confusing as they sometimes change it up

    Is indoor seating available?

    Yes, but it's limited. Small space.

    Does anyone know what type of oil is used? There's no phone number listed to call. My boyfriend has a peanut allergy so we wanted to make sure it wasn't peanut oil.

    What are their Hours during this Covid Pandemic? Are they open for dinner? No phone # to call and ask? :(

    I don't know the answer on top of my head for their hours but you can also order through the app called Toast Take out. I think it hours listed their too.

    Why doesn't Daley have a contact number? Do they not want customers to call them to place an order or to inquire? (I know they have an APP)

    Unfortunately they don't have a phone number which I don't quite get.

    Don't typically go to that area so what's a good spot to park? Or is there parking in there?

    There's side street parking or garage parking down the the street

    What is a soft shake?

    It's kind of like soft serve...

    What's their hours?

    11-8pm Sun to Thur; 11-12am Fri and Sat

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    4.4(5 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Kaka'ako

    Hot and new on Instagram! Their ig is @goodfellahawaii and only open Monday through Friday from…read more11-4 and in the middle of the night on Friday and Saturday from 11p to 3am. There is a private lot that you can park in, so parking is free and not an issue. However, looking for this place might be. It's literally just a black door with a white window and red light above it that's located next to the stairs and on the first floor. Just roll up to the door/ window where you can find their menu. It's a pretty small menu but what is offered is out of this world! I don't know where else you would get a double patty smash burger for only $9! Just push the button and a guy will open The window to help you. Once you place your order bell close it again and you'll just have to wait for it to be prepared. He'll open it up again when your food is ready and that is when you pay for your goods. It gave me mafia vibes here and it felt so secretive lol. Kind of like a speakeasy but for burgers? Lol I'm sure the effects would be moreso in the middle of the night with a little red light on the door. I picked up the og burger + onion rings. Their fry sauce was sweet chili oil + Mayo and fried to perfection. But - I think for just $2 more I should have got the other burger instead. Lol. The burger was huge and so juicy. I will totally come back again cause it was that good!

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