Burger was solid, lettuce, cheese, special sauce and delicious But $4,50 for a soda? Hard pass on that read more

Dinner for two at Heydey in downtown Palm Springs. It was our first time there and we had an excellent experience. Heydey is a casual (shorts and t-shirts seemed too be the preferred attire) retro diner mixed with a cocktail lounge featuring dark red booths, stained-glass lampshades, and an outdoor patio. The restaurant is small with limited seating and does not do reservations but we had no trouble being seated immediately on a Wednesday evening at around 6. Our super friendly and charming server was Cesar who greeted us with the biggest smile which he maintained throughout our visit - it makes a dining out experience all-the-more enjoyable to have someone like Cesar taking care of you. We both ordered the "Martini and Burger" special which featured a single smash burger described on the menu as "Fresh beef blend, American cheese, caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, house made 1,000, on a griddled potato bun." The special was $20.75 each. While the burger was delicious, we felt it was on the small side and could have been larger. The martinis were standard size and on the strong side. The burger does not come with anything at all so we ordered a regular order of fries to share ($7.75) and the order size was more than enough for two of us. While best known for their signature smash burgers, HeyDey also offers cheeseburgers, vegan burger options, crispy fries, chicken sandwiches, wings, and house-made sauces. Bar is limited to beer, wine and martinis. Bottom line: small, friendly, casual downtown Palm Springs eatery known for its smash burgers and martinis. Service was excellent. Other than for disappointment in the small size of the burgers and the fact that any sides were a la carte - we will be back to try other items on the menu - hoping to get Cesar as our server ;-) read more

I took my daughter to grab a quick meal, before scheduled big dinner later that evening. We both ordered hamburger, the food server recommended (Burger King style, he said). My daughter ordered fries as well. Food came in less than 4 minutes-red flag. Burgers were zoomed-in sliders. The fries came in a thin wooden bowl, less than 4 inches in diameter. We split the fries in half, I got 10 pieces and my daughter got 11, no questions. When the bill came, fries were $7.75, and the zoomed-in sliders were $11. Now: 1) food took less than 4 minutes from making it to the table.? 2) how could Smart & Final frozen fries cost that much.? The food server was amazing, personable, and very pleasant. We never saw him after ordering. I write this review with no ill intent, I am trying to give the owner a constructive critique. Do with it what you will, but a 4-lb frozen bag of fries doesn't cost $7.75 Economy is bad, overhead is high, and affordability is dying. We all know that you're not in this business to give food away, but reheating sliders and frozen Smart & Final fries is screaming foul and loud. read more

Loved the vibes in this cute spot. Red booths and 90s music playing. Food and service was friendly and quick. I ordered the single burger and fries with a house salad. Everything was so good. I'd come back. Few parking spots out back. read more

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Yum, yum, and yummy! The burger was absolutely amazing and definitely hit the spot. We were a little disappointed that they had run out of wings when we stopped in for lunch after visiting the museum. The restaurant aesthetics were very retro. We'll be back to try the wings next time! read more

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What a delightfully cute place and popular. I arrived when they opened and there were two other parties there when they opened as well. The service was incredible: attentive and engaging is how I would describe my server. My food was HOT, which is exactly the way I like it. Delicious, I just wish that the burger had less sauce. I will be back. read more

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We came for dinner on a hot Friday night, based on a local's recommendation. We had about a 20 minute wait for a group of 4. Service was pretty friendly and quick. I got the martini and burger special, which hit the spot. My partner got the veggie burger which had a really great patty that I liked better than my beef burger. My dirty gin martini was great as were the olives. We got a large serving of dirty fries for the table to share and there were plenty to go around. I'd come back if craving a burger again. I like that they have a small menu to do a few things well. It's like a better quality in and out that does martinis. The prices are very reasonable too for Palm Springs. read more

While visiting Palm Springs this past weekend we were waiting around to kill some time before we could check in to our place. We were hungry and saw this place on Yelp. I saw a Burger/Martini special and I was intrigued. This little place is quaint and staff were very friendly. 3 of us ordered the special and the martini was great, however the burger was a bit soggy and small. Just a little room for improvement. Overall the drinks were great so maybe I'll come back for those instead! read more

You come here for smash burgers and excellent cocktails. If that appeals to you--and it should--this could be your happy place. The restaurant is very small. Be prepared to wait 10-15 minutes. Order one of those excellent and extremely strong cocktails and hang out on the outside patio while you wait. My very good martini (gin, always, with olives) was as big as a fishbowl and I am not complaining. There is no way I could have drank more than one without incurring an overnight stay in jail for drunk driving. Smash burgers are not my favorite type of burgers but the ones here have a lot of flavor. I added bacon to mine because there is no reason not to do so. The bun was nice but fell apart on me. Overall, the burger is a messy feast but a delicious one. Do not sleep on the crinkle cut fries which you have to order separately. They were heavily seasoned and fantastic. This is not cheap food but it is quality grub and well-made. I would definitely return. read more

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It's a thing! Smashburger and Martini for $20.75. You can call the vodka for $5 more. Service and food is delicious. Burger was perfect. I did have the sauce on the side which helped keep it together. It's small inside and they do not do reservations. We opted for an early dinner, 4 pm and we didn't have to wait. read more

The Heyday - Burgers Near Me - Palm Springs, California

On a mission to try the best smash burgers out there, and the one at Heydey definitely makes my top list. I love this place -- it's like diner meets cocktail lounge meets burger joint, and I'm obsessed. Where else can you get a big, meaty smash burger and a well‑crafted martini at the same time. Truly the best of both worlds. It's centrally located with a small parking lot in the back, plus plenty of street parking. The fries are crinkle‑cut (my favorite), the ranch is solid, and I'd recommend the Caesar salad -- it has a fun twist on the classic. They also have a small outdoor seating area, they're super dog‑friendly, and the vibe is casual enough that walk‑ins work great. A must‑stop if you're chasing great smash burgers. read more

The Heyday - Burgers Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Driving into the Desert on a Sunday and need a quick lunch. Stopped at the Heyday at 2:30 pm and they are doing a good business! Not surprised once we sit down at a booth and look around. Great decor with old and new artwork ... definitely Palm Springs feeling but old, comfy diner as well. Very homey. Couldn't pass up on the martini and burger special (hubby driving). The martini is generous and strong! The burgers are very fresh and tasty - nothing bland about them. Same with the onion rings and fries - and I am picky about fries! Addictive. Service is friendly and attentive in just the right way. Not too much and not too little. Wasn't expecting such a great experience at the Heyday, but so pleasantly surprised. Apparently I'm in the majority because the place kept turning over for the hour we were there. Can't wait to get back there again. read more

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This really is a combo you didn't know you needed! Burger was so delicious I had to stop myself from ordering a second one. The ambiance is chill and welcoming the staff is friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area looking for a casual delicious bite. read more

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Loved the fun vibe, great music, and good food! The salad has a nice lemony finish and the burger and fries were great. The simple menu is perfect! Thumbs up all around. We lucked out and got parking in the lot behind the restaurant but I can see parking during peak times being a bear. I'm definitely going back next time I'm in town. read more

The Heyday - Caesar salad, fries, and Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Palm Springs, California

A MUST TRY WHEN IN PALM SPRINGS! I ordered Martini and Burger Special because why not? I got the single patty and added bacon. My husband ordered the Western Bacon Cheeseburger and shared a half order of Late Night Fries. I asked for my Martini and it was chefs kiss! I appreciated the quick service at this restaurant. There was a little wait about 20 minutes but it was worth it and we did get there right before dinner hour. My husband loved his Western Bacon Burger! We enjoyed that there was an onion ring which tasted fresh. The Late Night fries were good. We loved the touch of chopped chilies and grilled onions. I would highly recommend this location for date night, celebration or any occasion! The staff was very friendly and we never felt rushed even though they were busy. read more

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We came by The Heyday for lunch and genuinely enjoyed it! I had seen a lot of good things about The Heyday and can't wait to come back! The Heyday is definitely on the smaller side, but makes up for it in ambience. It's just a super chill environment filled with comfortable booths. The service was really great here. Our waiter was super helpful and literally everyone working here came to check and make sure our food was okay and if we needed anything. I tried the martini and burger special and it was absolutely delicious. The meat is cooked perfectly and my martini was refreshing . My husband had the western bacon cheeseburger. He thought it was good, he just wasn't a fan of the amount of sauce on it. We then split the late night fries and the onion rings, both were absolutely to die for. I would definitely recommend eating the late fries right when they come out, since they come sauced they do loose their crisp! Definitely will be dropping by again the next time we are in Palm Springs! read more

Are Burgers and Martinis a thing? Well friends and foodies.... Yes they are! One of the best dirrrrty martinis I have had paired PERFECTLY with the double-smash burger (with cheese). Crinkle-cut fries did not miss. Definitely worth the drive - but isn't PS always worth the drive? I can't say enough nice things.... but what I can say definitely go if you love martinis, & you love burgers you will love love love this place. If you don't like martinis, there's a full bar so get what you like. read more

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We got the smash burger reg patty. Best burger I have eaten in so long. I was surprised. The fries was ok. read more

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We happened to be staying at a hotel literally 1 min from this spot and we got hungry but didn't want to eat too much before our dinner reservations. So we shared a double smash burger and their "loaded fries" . Good thing we shared it because it was a lot of food . The Double smash burger was heavy even half of it filled me up. It was delicious. Simple but had a lot of flavor. Their fries were also generous, there were 2 of us and we couldn't finish it , but they were tasty , on any other day we would have finished it . Hopefully the servers didn't think we didn't like their fries lol But they were good And complimented the burger. Definitely a spot I'd comeback to since they do serve Martinis? Yes Martinis! There are flat screens in there with one of the games on. Servers were polite and moved fast. Cozy little spot in Palm Springs if you want a Martini and a Juicy smash burger! read more

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If you're looking for a great smash burger in Palm Springs, then head over to The Heyday on North Palm Canyon Drive near Vista Chino. Loved the double smash burger, crinkle cut fries, and the tasty Michelada. The Heyday also serves some local craft beer and specialty cocktails, as well as a Martini & Burger Special. Definitely recommend checking this place out on your trip to PS. read more

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A good friend recommended The Heyday to me. The burgers are excellent. They are smash burger style. Their martini and burger special for $20 is a great bargain these days. The space is small and has a very cool vibe and atmosphere. I made my first visit to The Heyday last week (Friday night), which was the very tail-end of summer. Almost every table was occupied. I am sure, during the high season in Palm Springs, there is a longish wait to get one of the coveted tables or perch up on one of the four stools at the bar-counter. Our server, Samantha, was very attentive and friendly. The manager, Ashton, also greeted us with a warm welcome. The customer service here is awesome. Thanks ladies! I think every employee in the dining area and bar interacted with us, and made sure we got everything we needed. Yes, I like this place a lot! read more

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Nothing Indie or retro about this place. Small place with around 11 tables. No atmosphere. Chicken sando was so small for $16 and came with nothing, small piece of chicken, 2 pickle slices and a bun. Smashed patties were tiny as well. Overhyped. Staff were nice. read more

I hate to say this right out of the gate, but I was ultimately underwhelmed by both the service and the food. I first heard about this place back in 2020 when they were doing pop-ups and had always wanted to try it. North Palm Springs is a bit out of my way, but I happened to be in the area and figured it was the perfect opportunity. When I arrived, a very nice young man (who I assumed was the host) seated me at a small two-top near the bar/checkout area. Unfortunately, I waited quite a while before anyone came by to take my order. During that time, there was a guy and two young women chatting and laughing loudly behind the bar next to where I was seated. It was a bit distracting. What surprised me was that they turned out to be servers. Everyone was dressed very casually, so it wasn't obvious who was actually working there. If they all had the same T-shirt or uniform on then it wouldn't have been a mystery. Eventually, the same young man who had seated me came back and asked if anyone had helped me yet. When I said no, he was apologetic and took my order. I ordered the double smash burger with a side of onion rings and a glass of water. Everything is à la carte, and the menu seems to lean heavily toward alcoholic beverages. The food came fairly quickly. The burger was good, but not particularly memorable. The bun was quite small compared to the size of the patties, which made it messy to eat because your hands touch the patties when holding the bun. For a $15 burger, I was hoping for something epic. The onion rings had a nice flavor, but the texture landed somewhere between crispy and soggy. Throughout the meal, no one checked in on my table, and I noticed that none of the servers checked in on any of the tables. They continued to talk at the bar the whole time I was there. It seemed that the only time they went to the tables was to take orders and drop off bills. I eventually had to ask one of the servers for a water refill. The water tasted like straight up tap water rather than filtered. In the end, the bill came to about $28 before tip for a burger and onion rings. It was an expensive mediocre experience. I didn't like that they bring a handheld device to pay your bill while they are holding it. It's too invasive, when you're trying to figure out the tip. While I'm glad I finally tried it after hearing about it for so long, it didn't quite live up to the hype. It felt more like a tourist stop rather than a local hangout. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Friday night. Place was busy but not so busy that we weren't seated right away. We sat inside and immediately knew what we wanted. We ordered a Smash Single, a Western Bacon Cheeseburger, an order of Late Night Fries, and a beer. Everything pretty much came out together and pretty quickly too. Both burgers were amazing and delicious. I really enjoyed the way you got a full bite of everything on every bite of the Western Burger. The fries, I was skeptical about because crinkle cut aren't my favorite, but these were also really good. The fries were crispy enough that it had that crunch and really held up the toppings and sauce. I wish it had more chopped chiles but that's just a personal preference. They were a perfect size for sharing between 3 people (2 if you're really hungry). After devouring our food, we noticed most people were eating their food with fork and knife. We felt a little embarrassed that we just ate like animals, haha, but our server reassured us that devouring our food with our hands was equally acceptable. She was really nice and I enjoyed the service. The place in general has a casual menu but it definitely felt like date night vibes. The place is low lit, a lot of people were in pairs, good for easy conversation. I wouldn't mind coming here on a first date, or any night really. read more

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Great smashburger, so-so fries. Probably due to the time of day of when we showed up (lunch rush on a Saturday), while we got lucky with an indoor booth seating for 3 after a very short wait, the food (2 smashburgers and 1 order of fries) took awhile to arrive. For an $8 order of fries, I expect them to be fantastic, but they came out a bit soggy and not crispy. The smashburgers met expectations - soft pillowy bun and a nice flat patty with a delectable amount of fixings. The table service was excellent, and they've got indoor seating and a small shaded outdoor patio. One unisex bathroom. Parking can be a bit of a pain - we ended up parking on the street. read more

Definitely the best burgers in town!! The classic smash burger was so perfectly melty and the onion rings were super fresh and piping hot and amazing with ranch. The late night fries were extremely filling (wish we got a half size), although the chilis made the aftertaste interesting. The martini and burger combo for $21 is a great deal is well. read more

The Heyday - Smash burger, onion rings, salad, and late night fries - Burgers Near Me - Palm Springs, California

We were on a Palm Springs vacation and Googled best hamburgers and The Heyday came up, so glad we tried it! The best smash burgers! The service was super friendly too! Very cute place and well worth the trip! They also have a bar if you'd want a cocktail with your burger! They also have wings and a yummy looking chicken sandwich. read more

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Heydays hype is real and for good reason. They don't do reservations so expect a wait on the weekends and if you are coming around closing they will close the list an hour before if there are people waiting. We arrived around 8:11pm on a Saturday night and didn't get seated until 9pm but we saw them turning walk ins away around 8:45ish as they close at 10pm so keep the hours in mind when visiting. Once we were seated we ordered the burger and martini special for $20 and I decided to do top shelf for $5 extra. The bartender makes a dirty martini and I was there for it, had your girl feeling right! They have some epic smash burgers and amazing late night fries ($11.75) which I recommend ordering by all means. The burger was juicy and flavorful. One of the best burgers I have had in a really long time! Overall, a cute casual date night spot. Any time I am in Palm Springs this place will be a must go to! read more

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A1 since day one! This place is still great. Been a supporter from day one, since the old pop-up days at The Cole hotel. You can never go wrong with what they do best: classic smash burgers (and a nice cold beer). I'd say The Heyday has become a top 10 Palm Springs eatery for me--right up there with the likes of Sherman's Deli. It's always a good time and a good meal here. Triple-patty smash burger: 5/5 Pilsner beer: 5/5 Late night fries: 4/5 Onion rings: 2/5 Lemon pepper wings: 3/5 read more

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Came for plant based burgers, Friday nights at 8:00 No mushroom patties, party of 8 and 4 of us could not eat dinner. Very disappointed. We waited for 40 minutes and were not told they did not have mushroom patties. Bad management offering plant based and run out. read more

Good no fuss smash burger and crispy fries. Very basic menu. Fast. Friendly staff. I liked the 90s early 2000's music. read more

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The burger, fries and martini were fantastic. However! What ruined it were the roaches running up the wall! Geez, have an exterminator come in on a regular basis! Hard pass. It ain't worth it. read more

Supporting National Cheeseburger Day at Heyday. Perfect neighborhood fix. Martini + Burger Special $20.75. Exactly what I needed on this Friday night. I had left my phone at home by accident, bartender was so nice to allow me to use his phone to take this snapshot of my burger and send to myself. Very accommodating. Stop by everyone. read more

The Heyday - Burgers Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I can't believe we've missed this place. The staff Is awesome and the food is amazing. I highly recommend the bbq bacon burger and fries. We'll have to come back and try the cocktails. read more

After some time scrolling on TikTok for good places to eat in Palm Springs, this place popped up. It had a cute vibe and yummy looking food. I suggested it to my bf and he was down. We drove there from Cathedral City which wasn't too far. We got there and got lucky to find a spot in the lot behind the restaurant. We walked in and it was such a cool spot. We were immediately seated. There was a bar in the back and I felt like we were at a cozy little house party. We ordered Dr. Pepper's and looked through the menu. I got the double smash burger, my boyfriend got the fried chicken sandwich, and we shared an order of fries. The food came out quick and tasted so good. I was happy we tried a new spot and I would definitely come back because it was so yummy! read more

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pretty busy place, but we ordered pickup and it was ready earlier than the eta. the wbc burger and side of onion rings were a bit too greasy for my liking, but I liked the brioche bun. I also thought $11 for the onion rings was too steep read more

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Great little burger joint Food came out very quickly Was all really good The wings were crispy and perfect Burgers good Onion rings were ok The loaded fries are a must Service was good Cool ambiance read more

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Made to order smash burger was great! My family enjoyed every bite! Onion rings cooked to the right crisp and the Western Bacon Burger... the bacon two thumbs up! read more

The food is great. Got to get the smash burger. The interior gives off a retro vibe. read more

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Cute little place, great martinis and burgers! The late night fries and onion rings rocked, as well as the smashed burgers. We had the martini + burger special! The server was super nice, even though we completely confused her :) read more

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