This has become my go to lunch spot when I'm at work. I'm a big fan of this place. They have so…read moremany options on the menu and you really can't go wrong with any of them. On today I ordered the catfish tacos and collard greens with the turkey. The meal was great. The catfish was lightly fried and the sauce on it was amazing. I had my usual peach sweet tea to go with it. I would recommend this place to anyone.

I came to this place with my friend who currently lives in Tallahassee. It came highly recommended,…read moreand it did not disappoint. During Sunday brunch, we were seated quickly, even without reservations, even while it was very busy. There were lots of people ~ the venue is cute and quaint... my friend, however, was stuck on the paint chips and holes in the wall. The food was great. I got fried deviled eggs (yummy), fried catfish, red velvet waffles, eggs and corned beef hash. The catfish was extremely fresh. The red velvet cupcakes came with a cream cheese sauce that tasted more like Krispy Kreme donut glaze or just a sugary sauce. I wish it had more of a cream cheese flavor. I wasn't pleased with it. The corn beef hash was good. My friend got the chicken and pancakes. The chicken was delicious, perfectly fried. The customer service was great ~ warm, attentive, inviting, quick, and well managed to be so busy. Jordan, our server, was amazing! The ambience and crowd were nice, diverse. Unfortunately, the speaker wasn't working properly so initially it was incredibly, awkwardly quiet. When the speaker did start working, it sounded busted. Hope you enjoy if you ever go visit.

We visited Hayward House Bistro for brunch on FSU Parents Weekend, September 2025. That Sunday…read moremorning the wait list was in effect before the restaurant even opened. I managed to secure a nice table with not even a 25 minute wait thanks to a very courteous and professional manager (thank you, Steve!). At the table, everything was clean, shiny and the server was prompt despite a very busy morning. The crowd, obviously, seemed to be mostly college students and parents. I'm pretty sure during the week it's the Capitol Hill crowd. The food was tasty and really hit the spot. Coffees fresh brewed all around, of course. We started with the Breakfast Poutine for appetizer which was hearty and all enjoyed. For entrees, two Southern Benedict, the Waffle Flight, scrambled eggs and bacon. All the food was cooked to order, presented nicely and the taste exceeded expectations. Also, kudos to our Server, Jose. We'll likely visit again and enjoyed the meal. The ambience, flavors and service professionals were great. I should also mention parking in this area can be challenging so take that into consideration. Do make a reservation or arrive early!

We chose Hayward House to celebrate our son's graduation from Florida State University and made a…read more2:15 pm lunch reservation for 6 people because the ceremony was at 7 pm. We drove to Tallahassee that day, but unfortunately got caught in heavy traffic due to President Trump speaking in Sumter County near The Villages. As Soon as we realized we would not make our reservation, we called the restaurant to explain the unavoidable circumstances and asked if there was any way to move our reservation to another time that day. Initially, we were told no, so we canceled the reservation. Shortly afterwards, the restaurant called back and informed us we would be charged a cancellation fee of $ 150 - $ 25.00 per person. I completely understand having a cancellation policy, however, charging $ 25 per person for a lunch reservation during unavoidable traffic circumstances felt excessive and unreasonable, especially after we proactively called ahead. What was even more disappointing was the complete lack of flexibility or compassion during an important family milestone. I explained repeatedly that we were desperately trying not to miss our son's graduation celebration and were even worried about missing the ceremony itself because we were stuck in traffic. I asked about every possible alternative- a later dinner reservation, appetizers only, or even moving reservation to another day. Ever request was denied except for a 4 pm slot, which still was not realistic given the traffic situation. What upset me the most was not just the fee itself, but the unwillingness to work with us. A more customer focused approach could have been allowing the $ 150 to be applied toward a future visit. Because of this experience, my family will NEVER dine at Hayward House, and I would NOT recommend it to other FSU families celebrating special occasions.

Dined here yesterday with my family. We ordered BBQ wings & Buffalo wings ( all flats) $1.00…read moreup-charge. We also ordered a cup of chili with cheese, sour cream & scallions. Very good. My daughter made mention chili was good but a lot of beans for her liking. But flavor was great! Also ordered Pastrami Ruben ( no burger patty) & onion rings with 2 dipping sauces for an up charge of $.75 cents each. Sandwich & onion rings were great. Our server was polite & attentive. Food came out in a timely manner. My only feedback would be when there is an up charge we should have been notified and asked if that is okay. I didn't mind paying for the sauces & all flats but it's customary and appropriate for the waitress/water to notify of additional charges. We will definitely be back though.

Always a great time at Midtown Caboose!…read more The burgers are phenomenal. They have something for everyone. I ordered a burger off the speciality menu. Highly recommend the sweet potato fries! They are delicious. Parking lot out front which guess completely full so may have to find elsewhere to park. Server was very friendly and host was kind as well

Best smash burger I have had since moving to the South East. Great and friendly service with…read morecasual atmosphere. Definitely going back when I want a burger!

This used to be a different eatery, so my guy was a bit disappointed that VooDoo Dogs wasnt open…read more That being said we were very open to trying Nelsons Burgers. I got a papa burger no mayo and it was almost too big to eat I did finally manage to eat most of it Service was excellent!

YUM! Love this brunch spot. It wasn't bad for a wait on a Saturday at 9am for game day weekend. The…read moreBenedict with the FGT was soooooo good!!! Def recommend for a good breakfast spot downtown.

Okay I'm writing this as I wait for my meal. There are 5 of us in the party. The 45 minutes wait to…read morebe seated was rough but understandable seeing its move in weekend for college. Once seated we waited just over 10 minutes to be waited on for our drink order. Cappuccino machine was "over heated" so we couldn't get that. The server did give us a heads up about a 30 minute kitchen wait time. Ordered a simple two egg breakfast with eggs, sausage, and breakfast potatoes. Sausage was missing from that order. Had to request drink refills twice before they arrived. Ordered a side of biscuits and gravy that never arrived. Overall the food was okay, definitely not worth the wait. The location was good. Ambiance was okay. I was expecting better based on past reviews. Just not impressed.

Food was delicious! We stopped by during FSU visit during off hours and weren't familiar with the…read morerestaurant/bar. Will definitely go again next time we're in town.

Average... out of items on menu and other items taking off but menu not updated. But food we had…read morewas good

This place was highly recommended for the best burgers in the city of Tallahassee. I am in town for…read morea few days and I was wanting a good burger. Some of the staff of the hotel (Four Points by Sheraton) recommended Bird's. I walked over and Server Meghan politely greeted me and I got a table and she spoke very highly about the food. I ordered a build my own burger with onion rings and fries on the side. My burger arrived quickly and exactly as I ordered it. Well seasoned and very flavorful and I used 8 napkins for all the juiciness. The fries and onion rings were also delicious. The service staff were very nice and polite. When it comes to burgers; you have had the rest; now come to Bird's and have the best. I am a professional chef with 50 years in the food service business.

Good food, good ambiance, and always great staff! The only thing I wish they still had is oysters…read moreon the half shell.

This place is amazing and probably one of the best hidden gems in Tally. Maybe in Florida. The…read moreservice, the food, the atmosphere was all top notch! They also have a rotating menu to keep things fresh. I was invited by a friend and I cant say enough about this place! -Mrbucketlist

Had an amazing time. Went on Valentine's Day and sat at the bar. It was a great date night for us…read moreand I loved all the appetizers. A couple of regulars were sat next to us and told us to get the bruschetta oysters, which I'm sure the servers/bartenders will try to sell you on it. But honestly, just listen it's a great dish! The whipped feta was also great, but if I went again I'd get oyster bruschetta. The Wolverine was great, next time I'd love to try the hazelnut espresso martini.