The Hayden

Wow, driving by I would have missed this place. To be honest, google maps sent us to the parking lot before it due to all the neighborhood construction so be careful or you might miss this shopping center. Cute decor and chill vibe once inside.Went to the zoo and decided to try this place for a late lunch. Kids menu isn't posted but the waitress was great with getting our two boys set up with delicious sourdough grilled cheese. The crispy chicken sandwich was juicy and cooked perfectly. The bun fell apart but it was still inhaled! Fries are an extra $2.99 so if you don't really want them, know they come as an up charge. Hubby got the Reuben and said it was one of the best he's ever had. He now wanted to bring my long islander dad her next time he visits. He also tried the cucumber soda which I tried, not loving soda, and it was super tasty and not sweet.Service was a bit slow. Not sure if it was because we were in between lunch/ dinner hour. Would love to come back for happy hour and try some different fair and cocktails.

I'd give the Hayden a 3.5 stars but round it down to 3. The interior is a cute diner-esque set up, which plenty of booths, tables, and a bar top. The menu includes both breakfast options and lunch/dinner options.Off the bat, the booth we were sat at wasn't wiped down, and I could see the rimmed water marks from cups, along with crumbs, still left on the table.The food itself wasn't bad, but it also wasn't amazing. I liked their brussels sprouts, but the sandwich (The Ted Danson) I got was a bit on the greasier side and my fries were over-salted.I liked that there are plenty of board games to choose from but wish that maybe they make hand sanitizer available on each table.

We've wanted to try this place since moving to San Antonio last year and happened to be in the area around brunch time on Sunday. We stopped in and were greeted immediately and asked if we would be okay with a booth (as a family of 5 we actually prefer booths so no issue there). We are escorted to our booth and then the guy disappeared so I had to grab someone else and ask for a high chair for my daughter; we were told a high chair at the table would make it difficult for the servers to move around. I could partially see what the host was talking about so we agreed to settle for a booster seat. Here's the real problem though- the tables in the booths are mounted egregiously high, like it's unreasonable. I am 6 feet tall and felt like I needed a booster seat just to be at the level of the food. It's not conducive to an enjoyable dining experience.Our waiter eventually showed up and we had a question about whether or not they use dairy in the pancakes. Our toddler has a dairy protein allergy (not lactose intolerance, an actual immune system driven allergy), the server returned and said the pancakes had dairy in them so we opted for scrambled eggs instead (literally no big deal). An important note though: there were no notes about food allergies on the menu which is standard practice in today's age, this is something that deserves correction yesterday.Our food came and everything was delicious though I will note that the fresh fruit that came with the kids meal was impractical for a child. We're talking about a quartered orange with the peel on, some grapes and sliced pineapple with the skin still on...it was obvious this was an afterthought on the menu as anyone in their right mind wouldn't expect a child to eat pineapple with the skin still on...it seemed like they just took fruit from the bar and put it in a kids meal.Our waiter, though he was nice only checked on us after the food was brought out then never came back until we were well through with our meal. Our $4 coffees were never refilled and we were without napkins other than those that came with the silverware. Regardless, I tipped 20% because like Jerry Seinfeld said to himself "I'm a nice guy", when in reality he was a fool, as I was, because I didn't notice the automatic 2% gratuity to the kitchen staff on the menu. But hey, I used to work in the service industry so I can understand how nice a good tip is...The atmosphere was okay but not great as the plants what weren't fake had dead leaves on them and all of the floors were dirty and sticky...maybe this is because someone mopped up with the wrong cleaner, I am willing to give the benefit of the doubt. Their AC seemed a bit wonky but it was by no means unbearable.We won't be coming back and won't be recommending this restaurant. If you are looking for a hip place for brunch that is more considerate to food allergies, your pocketbook and reasonable dining for everyone in the family go to Snooze AM Eatery at the Quarry.

This was my first visit to The Hayden, and it was such a cute spot! I loved the decor, the peaceful atmosphere, and the selection of board games it felt like a great place to relax and chat. The servers were friendly and attentive. I tried the fried chicken and latke waffle, and it was delicious! The latke waffle tasted like hash browns on the inside, with a hint of sweetness and the perfect crispy crust. It came with apples, sour cream, and syrup, which complemented the dish perfectly. The fried chicken itself was a bit dry and lacked flavor, but the toppings helped enhance it. I also tried The Hayden burger, it was simple but still a solid, enjoyable bite. Overall, I had a great meal and would definitely come back. Thanks for the experience!

Great food, VERY large servings, but very expensive. There's also an extra 2% fee for "Kitchen Love" added to every check.We've been here a couple of times. It's really good food. The serving sizes are VERY generous, but they can lower the prices by decreasing the serving sizes. Most of the people in here are taking half of their food to go. The prices are just ridiculous.The service is fantastic and friendly - no complaints there. However, it gets very noisy, especially on the weekends. It's not as bad for lunch on a weekday, but still kinda noisy.These prices are from the fall of 2023 and the spring of 2024:* Spicy Chicken Salad - OMG, the chicken is like crack. So moist and spicy. ($16.99)* Omelet - The eggs are kinda dry and lacking cheese. When the waitress asked how things were, we told her. The manager comped half off the price. ($14.99)* Single Pancake - Comes with compote and almond slices. ($8.99)* Shiner Bock Draft - $7 before 3 pm on a Monday.* Iced Tea - $3.49 on a Monday before 3 pm.* Side of Toast - $2.99.I was surprised with an extra charge on my bill. It was labeled "kitchen love." It was 2% of the total check. This might sound like a small cost, but it's not cool when you are surprised with this added cost. When I asked what the "kitchen love" fee was, the waitress told me it was for the staff in the back kitchen. She offered to remove it, and I said yes. (Kitchen love is 2%)The bottom line is that they have great food, and great service, but the prices are just insane.

Our favorite brunch spot in San Antonio. The pancakes are phenomenal. Really friendly and personable staff.

Lots of food for your money, great staff, food was very good, great ambiance and playlist too, I'm not really a fan of pimento cheese, however, their pimento cheese with house made chips was outstanding, I highly recommend trying that app, I had the smoked turkey omelet, which was very good and they don't skimp on the ingredients...the potatoes had a little too much paprika, but they were still good, I brought my leftover potatoes home with us...bravo!!

I had the Latke with Chicken brunch item with the plant based chicken! It was super good with a unique flavor profile. I appreciate the vegetarian option to try something I usually could not eat! The atmosphere in The Hayden is so cute too! A bit loud, but fun with a group!

The food service and ambiance was great! It's my birthday and they made me feel special . Highly recommend The Hayden!

Really good food and service! The chicken noodle soup I got was delicious and so flavorful! My husband got the fish and chips, which was also just as good! Would come back again! It was a little loud but overall a cozy place to stop into!