great service from our waiter, Phil! The iced chai guy drink was delicious. The atmosphere was energetic and lively.

The chicken fried chicken was so yummy! Our server Crystal did a great job too! Would definitely recommend this place read more

The food was solid. Ordered Brussel Sprouts app & Rueben sandwich. 4/5 The atmosphere was good, not too loud, not too hot or cold. Where this place shined for me was the Very sexy hostess, very welcoming. Her and the beautiful waitress were attentive and easy to communicate with. Not overbearing and constantly in your face even though I wish the hostess was. Abby was my server, she is/was dope. If I come back hopefully I get her again. Liv was the hostess, she is dope AF also. This place doesn't get a 5/5 bec this combo of staff are too far from where I live. Again, the food was good read more

The Hayden is easily one of our favorites! And hands down, they have the BEST pastrami I've ever had. Coming from someone who almost never eats red meat, that says a lot! Their food is actually the reason I've slowly started eating brisket. Everything is consistently delicious with a fun ambiance Great cocktails, great food and genuinely wonderful service. The staff& management always make us feel taken care of, which is a big reason we keep coming back. Definitely one of our go-to spots in San Antonio! read more

The Hayden - Cocktails - Diners Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Visited here during happy hour and got a few cocktails and their fries. This place was recommended by a coworker and I'm glad I went! This place looks very nice on the inside and outside! There is parking in the plaza but it can get pretty full. I have never heard of the split charge until I came here. Our waitress didn't notify us of a split charge and wished we were told as we didn't pay attention to the menu. Not sure if this is just a TX thing but split charges don't exist in CA, so we had no idea! We knew we wanted a couple drinks and wanted to see how we'd feel after sharing the fries and if we had known there was a charge, we would've just ordered another dish. Other than that, the portions are great! The food itself and cocktails were delicious and I'd definitely recommend this place for anyone wanting deli foods and drinks as they have cool refreshing cocktails! We will definitely come back for their fries again and to try other dishes! read more

First time coming to the Hayden. Was immediately greeted and sat (6pm Tuesday). Service was lovely by our waitress Blair. Knew menu very well. Food was amazing ! Chicken sandwich was a hit and the big kahuna was great. Cute place and love the vibe. Will come back soon read more

The lunch special was delicious and filling. I had the 1/2 Rueben sandwich, with a small salad and chips. The 1/2 sandwich was more than enough, with plenty of meat and sauerkraut. It was also toasted nicely without being too hard. The citrus dressing on the salad was light and fresh and did not overpower the vegetables. I'm not a huge potato chip fan, but enjoyed these because they were house made and very crispy. I also had the chocolate chip cookie for dessert. It was melty and had toffee pieces to complement the chocolate chips. It could easily be split by 2 people after a full meal. Our server was friendly and attentive. read more

Had to stop back in for another meal. The pastrami and Swiss with a side of potato salad! It's a pretty good size so the hubby and I shared it. So good! We had to try the matzo ball soup! I'll definitely be back to have this when the weather gets colder The hot and spicy chicken sandwich! Wow, the flavor is incredible read more

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Service: I came for lunch with a friend and colleague on a Monday. There was no wait and we were quickly seated. Miles was very attentive and friendly. He check-in in on us frequently yet made us feel like we could be here all day. Food: Delicious. The food tasted natural and fresh. I had the tomate bisque and ted dansen sandwich. It was very filling. I must say the Brussels sprouts we had as an appetizer have been my far one of the best I've had. The plaice itself is lowkey, casual and provides an atmosphere that encourages conversation. read more

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We visited The Hayden in Alamo Heights and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between relaxed and upscale, comfortable enough for a casual meal but with a classy dinner vibe that makes it feel special. We started with the made-to-order pretzel, and wow, it is massive. Perfectly pillowy and chewy at the same time, with that classic pretzel flavor done exactly right. We ordered both the mustard and pimento cheese spreads. I'm a huge fan of the pimento cheese, while my husband loved the mustard for its classic flavor. I had the Hot Chicken Sandwich, and it was superb. The breading is unlike anything I've had at other fried chicken spots. I can't quite put my finger on what makes it different, but it's exceptional. The pickles balance the sandwich perfectly, and the house-made potato chips are a must. Nothing about this meal felt standard. Every ingredient felt intentional, elevated, and thoughtfully curated. My daughter ordered the fried chicken and latke waffle, and it was a 10/10. Perfectly crispy with that ideal sweet-and-savory combination. My husband had Elaine's Big Salad and couldn't stop talking about the tomatoes. He even asked our waitress what made them so good. The answer? Just really well-sourced tomatoes. That pretty much sums up The Hayden, you can tell they care deeply about the quality of their ingredients and the details of every dish. If you're looking for a place to relax, enjoy great company, and eat some truly outstanding diner-inspired food, The Hayden is well worth a visit. read more

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My first visit here this afternoon and I could say quite a bit about this place. Food: 5 stars Definitely some passion build into the food here. I tried the apple short stack and the big kahuna burger and wow. First off the pancakes I had were phenomenal. They were perfect fluffy, carrying lots of flavors of butter, and vanilla. They were plenty good enough to eat on their own but with that added apple topping they were just something else. Absolutely perfect is how I would describe the pancakes. The big kahuna burger, man! What a dish. The bun was so soft and delicious. Very nice shallow flavors to combine perfectly with the punch of flavors inside. The sweetness from the pineapple and teriyaki glaze perfectly compliments the beef patty which was also juicy and tender. Absolutely amazing. Service 3 stars While the staff was kind, there was issues with the actual service itself. First thing I notice walking in is that the restaurant was absolutely filthy and I mean it. Food all over the floor, straw wrappers, napkins. Also as I walked my shoes stuck to the floor and whatever residue was on it. The staff did tend to us but honestly I felt bad for them as it seemed they were totally understaffed and rushing through everything they did. Overall though we did still have a nice meal so can't complain too much. Ambiance 5 stars This place has an immaculate interior design. It was absolutely dreamy inside. They had a lovely composition of colors and lights, table flowers. Anything you could want in a dinner place honestly. It felt very welcoming inside and I really could sit and just admire the decor. Very very nice. So overall the score averages out to 4 stars and honestly the place would be solid if they could offer the staff some help and keep the place tidy. Also not to mention some things were a bit pricey. Example an upcharge of 3 for a Side on a dish that's already 17$ seems a little much to me when I could get a whole mean a lot of places for that. But honestly you do get good quality. So pick your preference. read more

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Ava was the best badass server we have ever day! She was kind, personable, prompt, and a joy to be around. 10/10 will keep coming back for her! -from the big ass Cookie Monster read more

Ebony was FABULOUS!!! Food was incredible and even my friend who is particular about her food truly enjoyed the special burrito today! Love this place! read more

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Phenomenal spot. They have an all day breakfast menu that goes until 5 pm daily, as well as lunch options and dinner entrees. Everything the table had was delicious! I got the chicken and pancakes with baked apples. The pancake was super fluffy and the apple butter was so flavorful. The meal came with two chicken tenders which were pretty juicy. I also got to taste some breakfast potatoes which were super good. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meal. Portions were good and our service was event better: Our server Nathaniel was really nice and on top of everything. The food didn't take too long and it all came out hot and fresh. He had no problem splitting checks and making recommendations for nearby attractions. This was a great elevated diner experience. The interior is super cute and casual, while also well decorated. read more

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Food was great! First time here and will return. Crystal was our server and very attentive, with recommendations. The pretzel was huge, warm and so full of taste. Don't pass this up. The Rueben was very good. read more

The Hayden - Pretzel with mustard and pimento cheese - Diners Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Such a cute spot for breakfast, brunch and lunch. We loved the 2-person booths next to the bar, and all of the decor felt homey. Phil was our server and he was fantastic. The food was incredible. We got the Pastrami sandwich and apple pancakes. Highly recommend! read more

The Hayden - The Pastrami & Swiss - Diners Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We were looking for a new breakfast spot, and Google recommended The Hayden. Our server, Blair was excellent service. We had the meatloaf hash, and the fried chicken and Latke waffle. Food was very tasty and perfectly seasoned. Average cost per plate was 17. Patio seating was dog friendly and the vibe was very hip and chill. Loved everything. Blair kept my coffee cup full. read more

The Hayden - Fried chicken and Lake waffle - Diners Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Came for Father's Day. It was well reci bed by our party. Our waiter was awesome. Place was nice. Biscuits were a bit dry. Mine had gravy on it but couldn't tell. Food was good. Everyone liked what they had unless it was a biscuit. Would go back. Worth trying. It's something different from the norm. read more

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As always they do not disappoint. BLTA on toasted bread .. plenty of bacon and avocado. I tried the cole slaw today ... kiked the flavor .. mild and not too tangy. The coffee was string but not bitter. The service was fast and friendly. read more

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The food was spectacular, I had the Kahuna burger and it had immense flavor. The teriyaki did not overbear the other flavors and the bun was very unique to other restraunts. I will say when the hostess sat us down at the tabel we were greeted by a dirty floor this picture doesn't do justice. I will give them grace because it was busy. Other than that the restaurant was nice looking and had some charm to it. read more

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I love the Hayden because I love their New York deli style menu that has a Texas twist to it. They're matzoh ball soup is perfect for a rainy day. I love that. I can pair it with a sandwich and on this visit, I indulged in the Ted Danson and had zero regrets. The sandwich is a perfect blend of flavor and goodness with turkey, Swiss cheese, slaw and a house sauce on perfectly toasted bread. It was a perfect meal for me. I love their modern diner style decor and as always the service was phenomenal. I I try to order something different each time I go because their combinations, especially on their sandwiches are delicious. read more

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Third time I went if it isn't obvious let me tell you the food incredible my server incredible energy incredible everything as always was the best quality my server Ana was so nice and went above and beyond I decided to sit outside and as you know San Antonio and outside very hot so she went out of her way to set up a fan for me even though it was a little loud and I said she could just turn it off I appreciated the gesture nonetheless it was very kind of her. Now the food omg I highly recommend getting the HUGE pretzel absolutely delicious as was everything else I got if you're looking for a new place to try let me tell you this is the spot!! read more

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Yummy food and good service. I had so much Chopped Asian chicken salad leftover that I will likely eat it for two more meals! I'm a snob about frozen margaritas, but theirs holds up. Noise level is high so speak up! read more

The food was good however the biscuit was very dry inside but the gravy was soo good, they had put the eggs on top of the biscuit gray which it was weird for me. The pancakes were delicious just a bit too sweet for me which is why my friend ordered it and she loved it. Coffee was really good. The service was excellent. Perfect Sunday brunch. read more

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Hayden started their new 19.99 dinner specials this last week. A few friends and I went yesterday and there were some issues. The serving staff was amazing. They all helped each other. It was busy so I took that into account. We waited 35 minutes to get our food while others who got there after us got served around same time but less wait. Plates were supposed to come with green beans. Mine didn't. My friend got the wrong plate delivered to her but within a minute her correct one was delivered. Now the bad part. The desserts. I ordered the mini sundae and it was delivered melted and almost room temp soup. My friend got the small root beer float and that had been sitting for a while as well. It was half full as well. I understand it's busy but don't send the food out like that after waiting for a long time. read more

First time here and our food was delicious and our server was extraordinaire and she was superb!!!! Definitely recommend , ask for Aby!!! We will be back!! read more

With this cool weather I HIGHLY recommend the tomato soup, DELICIOUS. It was recently my the waiter who was so sweet. He went through the entire menu, he recommended the Cucumber drink ( can't remember the name) so refreshing. The restaurant have old diner vibes with a store next door. It wasn't packed cuz we went in the beginning of lunch time. It did start to fill up as we enjoyed our lunch read more

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Great food and Blair did a great job taking care of us. Had the double meat burger, which had great flavor. Also had the potato cake with apple sauce which was delicious. read more

Picture it! Planning my husbands birthday brunch, we wanted something new so of course we look at Yelp for inspiration and we find this amazing place. Located off broadway in Alamo heights. They worked with my reservation issues because I kept changing the number. And they were super sweet about it. The restaurant was busy but the waiter Bill was helpful and attentive. He was on point with refills and checking on us. We had a table of 14 with two kiddos and a lot of food was placed on that table. He kept on cleared plates and restocking our cutlery and napkins. The decor was very modern to me but when I was headed to the bathroom the bar area was clean and efficient. I loved they had a place for a silent auction for the community. The thing you all want to know about, the bourbon berry smash was smashing! Strong, delicious, coy, fruity, I might be buzzed from it. Was perfection. I don't think I could have ordered a better drink before the meal. We had Brussels sprouts, pimento cheese dip, and smoked whitefish dips(times two) as appetizers and it was shareable for the entire table. Each appetizer was big enough to share and was just the right amount for a taste to enjoy with leftovers for those who loved it. I had the bagel and lox, I shared with a table mate who had the meatloaf hash. And dang. Just delicious. The bagel was fresh and toasty with the cream cheese melted just right. Seasoned lox with the veggies. Reminded me of something not found in San Antonio. All in all highly recommend. And hope to be back soonish. read more

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The food was so good. Had my birthday dinner there with friends and the staff were very accommodating. Loved sitting in the sunny dining room. read more

Had the classic Reuben. Amazing! Loved every bitePastrami was perfectly seasoned and the fries were delicious and in my top 10. Blair was our server and she was kind and polite. She made it all look easy. The ambiance was calming and the music was perfect to set a relaxing vibe. Worth it. Also the matzo ball soup is always a winner. read more

We are back at the Hayden again and lucky to have Phil as our server! Food as always was great! I recommend the old timer with the jalapeño sausage. Drinks were phenomenal including the mezcal paloma. But the best part was the service and Phil as always makes it a great experience! read more

The Hayden - Mezcal Paloma - Diners Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Phil was great! Loved all of his suggestions and the food was excellent. The Ted Danson with bacon is such a classic! read more

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Super great service! And grub! Will be back soon! Really soon! The pork schnitzel was on point! Mazo soup perfectly simmered.

1st time visitor and I wasn't disappointed. The ambiance is superb, customer service was great and the food was fantastic. Stop by and ask for Blair. She was very attentive and recommended the best drinks and food. read more

The Hayden - Seared salmon sandwich - Diners Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I can't believe that I haven't tried this place sooner. What a great spot to pop in a for a chill, yet absolutely delicious dinner. The service was outstanding. Our server Luis was great. Very personable, attentive. He treated us very well. The food at The Hayden is great. I am at a loss for words for how great a dish is the Barbacoa Stroganoff. It is truly next level!! It was so good I didn't even want to eat it all so I could have some for tomorrow. I also ordered the Poblano Bacon Cheeseburger. So full of flavor. The pimento cheese just adds so much to the burger. The matzoh ball soup is some of the best I've ever had. So much depth of flavor with the broth. The pastrami was obviously done with care. I am genuinely looking forward to going back again to try other items on the menu. read more

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This is my favorite brunch spot, period. I normally like to try something new on the weekends, but I just cannot keep myself away from the Hayden and their amazing pancakes. My favorite is the apple one, but all of the flavors are excellent. I've also had their breakfast sandwich and pimento cheese dip, which are on point as well, but I can't keep away from those pancakes. My wife loves all of their dishes with fried chicken. We've come for lunch and dinner too, and the burgers are solid. They have all of your standard diner favorites, like burgers, salads, and sandwiches, as well as some really unique things like latke waffles and a fish dip. We never wait long, the hosts are always polite, and the waitstaff are wonderful too. We love being served by Anna, but there are no bad options! read more

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I ordered delivery of a couple items that I've had and enjoyed several times before, but was disappointed this time. I ordered a cup of matzo ball soup ($7), but received a very small container of soup that looked to be a 1/2 cup. It was so small that the matzo ball was too big to fit in the container and had to be wrapped separately. I felt kind of cheated. The other item I ordered was a cup of Irish coffee. They refused to give it to the runner (who is over 21), saying no alcohol is allowed to leave the premises. Do they have a new guy? Like I said, I've ordered it for delivery several times with no problems. read more

Blair took great care of us for my dads birthday!! We had so much fun and the food was great!

One of my new favorites in SA, great diner vibe and unique takes on classics . Ava was a gem!