Hayes Burger

Um, their food is great. PERIOD. The combos don't come with a drink which is a bummer but I'll come back for the burgers any time.If you like In-N-Out & don't want to wait in the line, this place is for you. Their fries are better too.

4.5 starsCame to try Hayes burger's new location, in North Park. I got a double cheese burger and a small fries the total came out to $18 and change.The Burger is made of 2, 3oz smash patties, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato on a toasted brioche bun with 1000 island dressing ($14 for a double). I'd say it was an upscale In-N-out burger or maybe a cross between In-N-Out and The Friendly's Dirty Flattop burger. The smash patties and grilled onions remind me of the Dirty Flat top but fresher, as it comes with lettuce and tomato. The smash patties have a lot of crusty surface area which give it a nice texture, it was a bit salty but I was ok with it, as it had a very meaty taste.I also got a small fries ($3.48) which I though was rather large and enough to share with 2 people. They are hand cut as you can see the skins on some parts, but they are much crispier than In-N-Out. They actually treat them properly, I think they are dried and double fried, which In-N-Out fails to do.A double cheese burger and small fries was a lot of food, I think I would share the fries with someone or order a single cheeseburger next time, or a double cheeseburger and skip the fries.Service was very simple and easy, just walk up and order, they bring it to your table. They have both a regular and a spicy ketchup. I didn't find the spicy ketchup spicy at all initially but the mild spice kicks in a little later. It's very mild so I think the majority of people could handle this.There was a neon sign but since I went during the day, it was washed out by the sun so I could not see it. Since they close during the early evening, the sign cant be seen the majority of their working hours. I think a plastic sign that is back lit would be better or paint "Hayes Burger" on the wall behind the sign so you can see something during the day. I passed the place because I couldn't see the sign. They are located In the Adams Plaza between Thai Joint and Robertos Taco shop, so look for those signs.They do have parking out front but share them with the other businesses. Theres only a single row of parking spaces so when you pull out you have to back out into traffic which I don't like, so I prefer to park on the street.Overall a very tasty burger, a bit pricy for 3oz patties but if you want a fresher, upscale version of The Friendly's Dirty Flat Top or In-N-Out then check out Hayes Burger

Hayes Burger's makes a nice cheeseburger. They use Angus 100% ground chuck, so the flavor and juiciness of their burgers are there. I had the cheeseburger with all the fixing except only mustard for my sauce. I also added pickles to my burger. The burger comes with a toasted brioche bun. The burger tasted very good, especially the beef. I liked the freshness of the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. The brioche bun was perfect.I only wish the three oz patty was a four oz patty. A little larger beef patty on this burger would be just grand, especially since it costs $11 and some change.The service was very friendly and welcoming. They offer a few tables inside and outside.

We had ordered Thai food from the Joint, and saw Hayes. Bookmarked it to try for next time. I've never been to the original because it was always crowded. Decided to give them a try!I like that they have outside seating, especially since Cako was there. I ordered a double burger and Jimi fries...everything was soooooo good! I like how it's a simple menu. I also had a tangerine Swell soda. Very good! Daveed had a cheeseburger and fries and expressed the same feeling, sooooo good! Lots of people coming in and getting food to go. Always a good sign! Staff was really friendly and I'm glad I have another place to add to my rotation!Cako Approves!

If you like a certain easy to go to burger spot but elevated, you should give Hayes burger a try! It's not greasy like a smashed burger at all. Soft buns with grilled onions, tomato and lettuce. You can do a single, double, with cheese, no cheese, add some chopped chili. Pick your favorite style! The fries are also crispy with a good texture. You order at the counter, get your number and find a seat if dining in. Our cashier was sweet and nice. It's very casual with plenty of folks walking in from the neighborhood. There is some parking spot in front but limited since it's shared with a couple shops next door. Best bet is find street parking and walk on through!

I was shocked to read some of the reviews of this place, especially since I loved my Hayes burger in the Bario. But the burger was delicious! Loved up to my expectations since I've been the Hayes in the Barrio a few times. So glad this place is down the street from me now. A must try burger in my opinion!

We've had the other location once and were craving a burger so we were excited to give this one a try.Got it to go yesterday, on a Saturday night. Was nervous since we saw some bad reviews (but that happens when a new location just opens)...But it was absolutely delicious.Juicy, built well, seemed like not enough sauce at first but it was. Fries are good too but personal preference would be a little crispier.

A burger joint whose business model is "we refuse to make modifications." is asinine.

SECOND LOCATION(3.3 stars)- FOOD: fair- PRICE: decent- SERVICE: good- AMBIANCE: smallWelcome to Normal Heights! They just opened this week and there is NO sign (temporarily an ugly blue trapezoid where the sign should be). It's in the tiny four restaurant plaza next to Rolberto's Taco Shop. Not busy (yet).I like Hayes Burger but I felt this locations execution didn't level up to the experiences I've had at Barrio Logan. I use to say Hayes is a step up from In and Out but after today I may have preferred In and Out - due to price and flavor. I spent ~$19 and sure didn't feel it's worth. Mind you, when Hayes first came to existence, all this was under $10.:: ORDER ::HAMBURGER ($10.90) - it was nicely presented but the bottom was greasy. The burger was nothing special. I also don't like carmelized onion and didn't realize it came with it. The menu description said "hamburger" lol. SMALL FRIES ($3.94) - my fries could have been fried a tad bit longer. The very ends were very crispy but 90% of the fry appeared crispy but were flimsy. I prefer fires to be evenly cooked and crispier.SPRITE - drinks served in a can :: SERVICE ::Very friendly! But I feel they lacked with keeping the new space clean. Although this place is clean-up-after-yourself service, the staff don't bother wiping down tables when they are greasy and have other people's crumbs left behind. You won't see trays or dirty napkins but you will see greasy spots and crumbs. I ended up wiping down my own area. I also heard people next to me say something about the table being dirty. The place is tiny so not much to wipe down.4 outside tables (8 seats)4 counter seats 2 inside tables that usually would seat twoper table has a crowd of five chairs (kind of crammed when people are seated in them)When craving Hayes I'll take the drive to Barrio Logan for a better taste, better prices for the same stuff, and more on the menu. Until the next review...

Hayes Burger opened up their second shop in Normal Heights, so I no longer have to drive down to Barrio Logan which doesn't help my waistline. We were starving and arrived right when they opened. We ordered a double cheeseburger, a single hamburger, a small regular fries, and a Jimi fries, and 2 cans of soda totaling $46. Hayes is serving up fresh smash burgers from their flattop and pairing it with their delicious fries. The regular salted ones are perfectly crisp, salty, and yummy but can't be topped when paired against their Jimi fries. Think In n Out animal style but better. These are thicker French fries with melted cheese, thousand island, and perfectly sautéed onions all served with a fork. The burgers were great, vegetables on top with their spread hit the mark. The price was steep; especially charging close to $4 for a can of soda when one could walk next door to 7-11 and grab a can for $2 which we saw a few people do. Hopefully Hayes will knock that price down a bit. Welcome to the neighborhood!