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Hayes Burger

Name: Hayes Burger
Address: 3460 Adams Avenue, San Diego, Normal Heights, 92116, US
Telephone: +16192289944
Price range: $-$$
Rating: 4.4

★ 4.4 · 99 reviews San Diego Opened March 2024

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Burgers on Adams Avenue

Smash patties, short menu, no ambition beyond doing it well. Lunch queues form on the pavement because there is nowhere else to put them.

Hayes Burger opened at 3460 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights in March 2024, and the neighborhood response was immediate.

What guests say

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eliel macias 39 reviews · Local Guide 27 July 2026

Hidden Gem! Support Small Business. Imagine an In-n-out cheeseburger but 10x better. Fries are all natural . A bit pricey, but worth it!
Steven Steele 151 reviews · Local Guide 26 July 2026

The burger was outstanding. The tomato was still cold on a warm hot hamburger. Great portion. Great cooking. Great customer service. The atmosphere is great. The building is very clean. Tony was amazing at customer service. Stop by and see him. Take it from a Houston boy to do a lot of eating. This is the place you will want to frequent if you live in this neighborhood. Way to go San Diego
Brianna Gomérez 10 reviews · Local Guide 25 July 2026

Dope place. Burgers were well seasoned. Fries were pretty standard but they were definitely fresh. Cashier was very polite and nice to talk to.
JARRET TAYLOR S. (Tee) 110 reviews · Local Guide 26 July 2025

Burger was one of the cleanest tastiest burgers I’ve had ever. Like a better in-n-out version. Buns were soft and good. Burger wasn’t sloppy overwhelmed with sauce, everything was just perfect! 10/10 for the burger and service. The Adams location is small and parking tough if busy but still a cool spot. Prices on the heavier side for a double cheeseburger ($14ish) not including fries but worth a try if you haven’t tried it before. If the burger was bigger I’d go back frequently but $14 for a double kinda puts me at once in a while visit to Hayes.
Dr. Dilanka 83 reviews · Local Guide 25 June 2025

We recently stopped by and ordered a triple burger + double cheeseburger with fries and two sodas, and the total came to over $50+ which ain't cheap. But hey, everything is kinda expensive these days due to inflation and other economic factors, so that's not a huge issue per se. Our issue was both the fries and the burgers were way too salty, which made it hard to fully enjoy the meal. The quality of the ingredients seemed decent, and the service was friendly, but considering the price point, I expected a better balance in flavor and overall value. It's not a bad spot, but for that kind of money, there are other places I'd consider first.