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    Heyday Bar & Restaurant

    4.3 (285 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Codwich, fish and chips, and mac and cheese special.
    Rachel M.

    We came here on a whim on a weekday evening. It's a relatively small place but we were seated right away. It wasn't empty by any means but there were still a number of open tables. The food was above average but nothing mind-blowing. I had a codwich, my partner had fish and chips, and we shared a Mac and cheese special and Marion berry pie. My husband wanted Manny's since it was our last night in Seattle before moving away but unfortunately they were out. The service was pretty slow despite it not being super busy. It took a long time in particular to get our dessert and our check. I was seated facing the street but my partner said that the staff weren't busy tending to tables, just chatting with each other or with people at the bar. We'd probably come back again, but it wouldn't be at the top of our list.

    Jacquie C.

    Loved the experience bringing my kids here. Super kid friendly and quality food. We arrived around 6pm on a Saturday, no reservation. We were told about a 10 min wait and their timing tracked. There were lots of seats at the bar and every table in the dining room had kids, which is why we had to wait. Menu and drinks were super straightforward. We both got burgers. I loved the bacon bleu burger, the bacon jam was very flavorful. My husband got the Saigon burger. If you're looking for a non traditional burger, this is it! The space is on the smaller side but it feels very open and big, they do a good job with spacing between tables, they also seem very accommodating to larger groups. Good family friendly neighborhood vibe, looking forward to bringing my family back.

    Ememabasi I.

    A great brunch spot nested in the central district! Are you in the mood for a standard breakfast? A fancy one? Or maybe you just want to try something new? Look no further than Heyday, a restaurant in the Central District. This one one of my go-to brunch spots in Seattle. Their food is amazing, the staff is A1, and you'll always be satisfied--it doesn't matter if you're going for a brunch drink, a filling meal, or just to chat with friends. As I mentioned, the food is phenomenal. If you're open to trying something new, I highly recommend the pork belly barley bowl, but you can never go wrong with the Benedict, or breakfast burrito! I would also recommend sitting at the bar if you can. The staff behind the counter are great people to talk to!

    BEC ($14)
    Wendi K.

    Came for Brunch! Little bit of a wait - they are busy! And make sure you have a proof of vax! Got a short stack of Johny Cakes ($7) and added two poached eggs (+$3.5). Eggs were perfectly cooked and the Johny cakes were like eating two very fluffy rounds of cornbread - cheese curds in the middle were a nice touch! Friends got the BEC ($14) and the Heyday Breakfast ($10.5) which looked amazing!! Coffee comes from QED from down the street and is great! Definitely need to come again and try more things. Staff was very nice and attentive :)

    Brussels sprouts
    Lee I.

    A few weeks ago I came here for the second time in about a year. The first time I went I ordered the fish and chips and I was disappointed. That was my bad since I already knew they were known for their burgers. For some reason I can't resist ordering fish and chips no matter where I go. Anyway, this time I ordered the bison burger and it was very delicious along with the crispy tots. We ordered the brussels sprouts again and they were also delicious. Great place to hang out. I love these neighborhood type joints that have a lax atmosphere.

    Lamb baked eggs
    Huong L.

    After our runs, we decided to treat ourselves with some brunch. It was a little busy when we got there but by the time we finished, there was a wait, so we got lucky. We ordered: Pork belly barley bowl: love the flavor and texture of Everything besides the pork belly. It should have been cooked longer cause it was just mushy and soft Lamb baked eggs: the eggs was overdone and the lamb was too fine that I couldn't tell. Bread was good though. Shortstack of Johnnycakes: first time having it and it was like a savory piece of bread. Goes pretty well with the syrup. Special of the day: lamb sausage with babaghanoush, olive tapanande, pita bread and golden beet slaw. This was soooooo good. I love everything except for the lamb sausage, a little too soft for my taste. But everything else was super good. Service was a little off, feels a little rush from one of the waiter. He took my plates away when I wasn't finished with eating but didn't take anyone else's. He also tried to take a plate of food away but we weren't even finish eating.. Overall, I want to come back to try their burgers one of these days :)

    Pork Bowl
    Dave C.

    We came in on a Sunday with the family for brunch. There was a short wait for a table but everything worked out very nice. Area: Located in a neighborhood area. Seemed to be very popular on the weekend of breakfast/brunch. Street parking nearby in a very walkable neighborhood. Streets felt safe and clean. Environment: Very nice interior dining area with a full bar and selection of beers & cocktails. Clean and tastefully decorated. Restaurant was brightly lit with a lot of natural light. Customer base was a good mix of families and adults with no children. If there is a wait and if you have no children, sitting at the bar is a nice option. Food: We ordered 4 different dishes to share. Everything was fresh & tasty. Our server made several recommendations which we tried and were very happy with our choices. Service: From start to finish the whole staff was very nice. Service was prompt and efficient which made waiting for a table go relatively quickly, since they are able to turnover the tables after guests leave fast. Overall, great experience. We plan to be back. Perhaps to try dinner next time.

    smoky lamb baked eggs. Unfortunately looks much better than it tasted...
    Torrie N.

    3.5 stars. Was super excited about this place after seeing lots of good reviews recently. I don't venture south too often but it was a good in between spot for a girls' brunch. We went a few weeks back on a Sunday around 12:30 and there was about a 20 minute wait for a table -- the place was busy! I don't believe they take reservations (at least they don't for 4 people). I wish I had more positives to say about this place b/c it has potential! Let's start w/ the positives: Pros: neighborhood parking, unique dishes on the menu like johnny cakes, lamb baked eggs, etc. (a nice deviation from the normal sausage and eggs, eggs bene, etc.), casual neighborhoody vibes. The Johnny Cakes were a highlight and I highly recommend them! They are pancakes filled w/ beecher's cheese and scallions (and then served w/ maple syrup). So, savory AND sweet - the perfect combo! We got a short stack to share :) I had the grapefruit and mint mojito and it was pretty small and average tasting ($8). I expected more of a mint flavor but the mint was just a garnish and the drink just tasted like grapefruit juice for the most part. Kind of disappointing.. I would not order this again. I had the smoky lamb baked eggs after the server recommended it as a top dish. At $13.50, this dish was pretty small. It was also not what I thought it would be -- the server described it as like a quiche -- but it was not fluffy at all nor runny (like baked eggs usually are). The egg yolk was light light yellow, like when you completely overcook an egg. ugh. The bits of lamb were fairly small too. It was also strange that the dish is served with grilled bread. Usually you use the bread to dip into the eggs or to put the somewhat runny/liquidy eggs on top of the bread. In this case, the eggs/lamb were dry/crumbly that it seemed weird to eat it with bread. It wasn't terrible but definitely small and not what I expected. :( Maybe this dish is usually better and I just got a not so good batch? I didn't get to ask my friends what they thought of their dishes, but I'd come back just for the johnny cakes and maybe would try a different entree as well... this place has potential and others seem to love it so I'd give them another chance...

    Quinoa Crunch Salad
    Claire L.

    This neighborhood burger joint features the best selections of burgers and seasonal salads! I was thrilled to see not only one but two vegetarian burger options on the menu! And the special of the night was crispy tofu salad! We ordered the bacon bleu, BYO and beety bean burgers. They were all fantastic! My bean burger was especially delicious! Loved all the toppings! The kale quinoa salad was very satisfying too. Gotta order tater tots with your burger! Highly recommend this friendly eatery for the tasty burgers and great beer selection!

    Kim K.

    Simple and delicious! Came in for a quick dinner and saw they had a happy hour until 6 so we hopped in the car and headed over. Happy hour was worthy of our attention so although the regular menu looked inviting, the deals were more luring. We opted for the BYOB BURGER, shareable happy hour tots and a couple vodka tonics. When the burger came out, my first impressing was..It's kind of small. But once I took my first bite, the juiciness of the meat, the softness of the ciabata bun and creaminess of the fontina cheese had me singing a new song. With each bite l savored the amazing awesomeness that was happening in my mouth. Then popped a few tots with a dab of aioli in my mouth and I was singing with the choir! Tots were crispy and delicious. Drinks were simple but well made and a deal at $6! We ended up speaking with the owner for a short bit and he was a super friendly guy. Turns out we're all from the same VALLEY ;). So happy to see a small business succeeding! What a great local eatery! Will be back next time we're in Leschi!

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    Love this place! Service and foods are outstanding. I'd recommend this place for brunch and dinner.

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    Great little bar and restaurant in Mt Baker! Friendly service, good food, and family friendly.

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    Is the beety bean veggie patty vegan?

    It's not vegan there's cheese cooked into the patty

    What's on the brunch menu?

    Items I know of for sure are their Johnny Cakes (savory sweet pancake), Quinoa Crunch (salad), granola, topped toasts, and egg bakes!

    Is this a good place for girls night out?

    I think this would be a good place for a girls night out. There are a lot of families early in the evening, but there's a bar and the atmosphere is fairly chic.

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