Enjoy hearty meals like meatloaf, sandwiches, and chicken and waffles in a cozy atmosphere.
Savor fluffy pancakes, breakfast platters, and lox bagels with coffee, perfect for morning gatherings.
Indulge in decadent treats such as banana foster cheesecake and other homemade desserts.
Relax on our quiet back patio for a peaceful dining experience outdoors.
Host special occasions with our catering services, offering a variety of menu options for groups.
The Hayden was such a cozy and welcoming dinner spot. Dariel, our waitress, was fantastic. I started with a refreshing paloma and enjoyed the soup of the day—delicious roast beef stew with rice. I opted for the Ted Danson sandwich, while my husband chose the hearty meatloaf with chicken noodle soup. To finish our meal on a sweet note, we shared a heavenly banana foster cheesecake with a peanut truffle twist—absolutely delicious!
Our experience here was very pleasant. We sat on the quiet back patio. Our server was nice. We had the lox bagel and a breakfast platter as well as 2 coffees. The breakfast sausage was pretty spicy. Prices were reasonable.
Came to Hayden’s for a bite to eat today. The food was great. Nice fluffy and crisp pancake, delicious chicken and waffle, and the Matzo Soup hit the spot as it was quite chilly today. However it seems this restaurant is really busy and the kitchen and staff can’t keep up with the influx of customers. We waited a while for our order to be taken and for our food to come out. We saw another party be seated after us, had their food delivered before us, but asked to have it packed away as it took so long and had another arrangement afterwards. Our server was very nice but a bit too busy to handle all the tables all at once. Good food but the wait was just too long.
My friend and I had a great experience here! Our server Rocco was amazing and very charming. We were consistently checked up on and felt like a priority, which was amazing. The food was very good. Will definitely be coming back!
The food is excellent with a nice change of pace from boring menu options. This is our second time going here and are looking forward to trying something else on our next trip back. The atmosphere was relaxed, with great service.

Cozy American comfort food with a modern twist in San Antonio.
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The Hayden is a beloved American restaurant in San Antonio, TX, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Known for its creative takes on classic comfort dishes like meatloaf, chicken and waffles, and sandwiches, we pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients and providing friendly service. With a 4.7-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, we're a go-to spot for locals and visitors seeking delicious, hearty meals in a relaxed setting.
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