A double smash cheeseburger from The Heyday on a plate, with a vintage car and desert mountains behind it.
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The Heyday

A casual North Palm Canyon burger spot serving smash burgers, fries, and cocktails from lunch through dinner.

The Heyday began as a pop-up before settling into its Palm Springs restaurant. Its signature smash burger layers beef, cheese, caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, and house sauce on a potato bun; takeout and delivery are available through the official site.

Why it made the guide

Palm Springs Life readers voted The Heyday Best Burger in Palm Springs in the magazine’s 2026 Best of the Best awards. It is an easy choice for a burger-focused lunch or a casual dinner, with takeout for an evening back at the house.

From The Orchid HouseOur go-to burger spot in Palm Springs.

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