HEYDAY EATERY

Great place! Chill vibe and very friendly staff. The food is fantastic, with definitely new flavors to common dishes. I loved the breakfast burrito, definitely worth a try. My wife enjoyed the bowl. The coffee they use has a unique flavor that, to me, is great. We loved the fact, that they use real cutlery, plates and cups and not plastic.

Loved this spot! Great food, tasty coffee, and super friendly service. Cozy vibe that makes you want to stay a while. Definitely coming back!

Cool interior vibe. The breakfast sandwich was okay, but the potatoes were seasoned perfectly and really tasty. Tried the matcha with coconut water and ginger ale—not my thing, but glad I gave it a shot. The ordering system seemed a bit off ($$ issue), and the cashier looked a little confused, so just keep an eye on your bill

The staff is extremely kind and helpful! The place is clean and professional. The food tasted amazing and the coffee was prepared quickly. A few items are still not on the menu, but totally makes sense since they are just starting up!

The food here is of exceptional quality, far exceeding my expectations. The price policy is also very reasonable. I must give special mention to the cheese sauce and potatoes; they are simply phenomenal. They evoke fond memories of my childhood. I will definitely return and order more. Thank you for your excellent service.

Hello everyone and thank you for reading my reviews! Yesterday, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, I visited HEYDAY EATERY in Chicago together with my wife and daughter. We came here because we saw recommendations on social media and wanted to try it for ourselves. First Impressions The coffee was excellent, and the food was tasty — definitely something unique for this Chicago location. It left a good impression in terms of flavor and originality. Suggestions for Improvement This time, instead of giving advice to visitors, I’d like to share some recommendations with the owners, because I truly want this café to become even better: 1. Parking: Please provide clear parking instructions. It’s not obvious where guests should leave their cars. 2. Seating Layout: This is the biggest issue. The seating arrangement is very uncomfortable for almost everyone. The tables may look stylish, but they are impractical. I personally spilled food on myself because I couldn’t sit properly due to my height. I also noticed other guests struggling. Many people peeked inside, saw every table taken, and left. My advice: switch to regular wooden tables and chairs — you can still keep a great design but make it functional. 3. Wait Time: Orders take too long — about 20 minutes on average. It seems you might be short on staff or equipment. Perhaps reconsider the workflow or add technology to speed things up. 4. Outdoor Space: If possible, open a summer terrace. It would be a great addition. 5. Decor: The large yellow stands don’t add much. They take up space and the paint job isn’t great. Good idea, but poor execution. 6. Restroom: Please add paper towels and ideally divide it into two sections. 7. Decorative Touches: The metal flowers are cool, but they would look better on the outside facade. 8. Atmosphere: If you’ve ever visited a Burning Man party, consider bringing some of that creative energy into your design. 9. Menu Additions: Chicago lacks small desserts — please add some to your menu. Final Thoughts I sincerely wish you success — I believe this café has potential! Please don’t be upset about my lower rating; my feedback comes from a place of wanting you to improve and thrive.

I liked the food: neither too salty or too sweet, plus they were to have it ready. However, I agree that the space felt a little too dark and kind of tricky to navigate and find a comfortable seat.

I’ve visited heyday eatery already twice since opening and it’s became my favorite place ever! The food, drinks , service is great! I strongly recommend visiting ☕️

This is a new-ish place with cafe fare in a bright, modern, lemony-yellow space. What to order: Morning Bowl, hummus, house pickles. I can't quite place my finger on what cuisines HEYDAY is specializing in, but it feels a bit like whatever the owner likes to eat/drink/make, which might be from the Eastern-Mediterranean (use of labneh, hummus, tahini), Ukraine (syrnyky), Spain (Basque cheesecake, Catalan cream), or Japan (lots and lots of matcha). A refrigerated pastry case featured a tasty-looking chocolate cheesecake, and other chilled items. Service was very friendly; I got the Morning Bowl (egg of your choice with labneh, hummus, avocado, pickled vegetables, cucumber, edamame, and mixed greens) and the matcha coconut water. The food was well-made and well-seasoned; I particularly liked the beet hummus and pickled vegetables. If I were to nitpick, maybe labneh doesn't need to go on everything  (I'm sure you can ask for without) e.g. the breakfast burrito filling is just labneh and scrambled eggs which won't scratch that itch if you want a classic breakfast burrito. And the music was a bit loud. As someone already getting tinnitus, I'm sure turning down the volume will be good for everyone who works there, not just the customers. At any rate, I'll be back to try the syrnyky, cheesecakes, and coffee!

[I left this review on Google maps first since it wasn't on Yelp yet] Service was terribly slow and the person taking the orders seemed very confused about the drink offerings. The wait was very long and my dirty iced matcha was mostly milk. I ordered a pastry that was also very dry. My visit was during the opening week, so I am hopeful that they have been able to workout the kinks, as there are way better options in the area. I was offered a certificate to make up for this experience, but I'm not interested in returning.

Bright, clean and modern interior. Slightly slow service in the opening weekend but the super friendly staff made up for it. I enjoyed the matcha cheesecake w a cup of hot matcha latte a lot! Our family also got the breakfast sandwich (with yummy side of veggie pickles), iced black sesame latte and iced banana oat milk latte to share. Overall, a solid 4.5 star cafe.

Loved this spot! Great food, tasty coffee, and super friendly service. Cozy vibe that makes you want to stay a while. Definitely coming back!