Amigo K.
Yelp
I have eaten at least 10 meals at 2 other Haystack locations, all were great!
Today, my little cloud of happiness crashed to the ground. Instead of the usual fresh, juicy, hamburger patty... this was DOA.
These mushrooms were sliced so thin... they were see-through! The french-fried potatos were cold & old.
I arrived at 4PM, ahead of their dinner / happy hour rush, I was only customer here!
It was hard to get anyone's attention, so I had to announce myself, laughing.
C'mon guys, don't look annoyed. I guess this is a "Locals Only" home turf? The next customers were cheerily welcomed, started a big chatty convo, got backrubs, etc!
The Hillcrest Village shopping mall has a grass play area, with modest outdoor playground, with Haystack, and other eateries surrounding. There is also a pay-to-play indoor businesss here.
If you have youngsters, they can get in some kid business here!
Parking pro tip: No parking next to, or near Haystack. Park in the east end lot, walk west past "Cane Russo" restaurant (red pig statue out front).
Now, look for a silver/chrome metal "totem pole" art statue about 20 feet tall, Haystack is back behind this totem pole.
Outdoor seating with umbrella tables. Indoor seating on hardwood seats, modern industrial metal chairs. The dozen bar seats are padded with backrests.
*Power outlets under the bar counter!
Twin big screens behind the beertaps.
At 5PM it was 35% capacity, a few families with kids, some friends meeting at the bar, and a few solo burger fans.
I hope they all enjoy their meals.