The Heyday

In Palm Springs, The Heyday is a casual choice when the brief is simple: a smashburger-focused American hamburger restaurant with a lively, relaxed feel. The signature order is built around Harris Ranch beef with caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, house sauce, a potato bun.

The bigger reason to go is focus. The Heyday is known for its signature smashburger inside a Palm Springs hotel, with a casual, modern atmosphere that fits an easy burger meal rather than a formal night out. At about $25 per person, it works well when the plan is a direct hamburger stop in Palm Springs.

A smashburger-first stop in Palm Springs

The signature burger has the clearest claim here. The construction is classic rather than fussy: Harris Ranch beef, caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, house sauce, a potato bun. That makes this a better fit for diners who want a well-built burger in a relaxed setting rather than a dressed-up restaurant experience.

Format is strongest for a low-pressure meal. The Heyday is open daily, with hours from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday. If the plan is an easy Palm Springs stop built around a burger, the restaurant’s narrow focus is part of the appeal.

Who should choose it, who should skip it

Choose it for a casual, relaxed Palm Springs meal centered on a smashburger. It is also useful when you want a lively, modern hamburger spot without committing to a dressed-up dinner. The unseasoned beef patty for dogs is a small but telling detail for travelers with dogs.

Skip it if the night calls for a formal dining room, a broad menu, or a special-occasion setting. The appeal is narrow by design: a smashburger-focused American hamburger restaurant with a casual, lively atmosphere. That narrowness is an advantage when the craving matches, a limitation when the group needs range.

For broader planning, use our full Palm Springs restaurants guide, our full Palm Springs bars guide, our full Palm Springs hotels guide, our full Palm Springs wineries guide, our full Palm Springs experiences guide. Nearby restaurant research can also start with other Palm Springs dining rooms, depending on whether you want another casual stop or a broader menu. For wider browsing, explore other city guides and restaurant listings.