The Story Behind The Sizzle.

Funky on the outside, honest in the kitchen. Here's how Hey Patty came to be.

From Grandma's Stove To The Streets

From Grandma's Stove To The Streets

Every recipe on this menu traces back to one kitchen — Grandma's. She never measured anything, never wrote it down, and never explained herself beyond "you'll know when it's ready." We spent years trying to get it exactly right, and eventually realized the secret wasn't a secret ingredient. It was just doing it properly: real meat, real produce, nothing shortcuts.

Hey Patty started because we got tired of choosing between food that's good for you and food that's actually good. So we kept Grandma's standards and gave them a personality she probably wouldn't approve of — neon colors, a cartoon mascot, and a menu that talks back. She'd still eat here. She just might roll her eyes at the branding.

Every recipe on this menu traces back to one kitchen — Grandma's. She never measured anything, never wrote it down, and never explained herself beyond "you'll know when it's ready." We spent years trying to get it exactly right, and eventually realized the secret wasn't a secret ingredient. It was just doing it properly: real meat, real produce, nothing shortcuts.

Hey Patty started because we got tired of choosing between food that's good for you and food that's actually good. So we kept Grandma's standards and gave them a personality she probably wouldn't approve of — neon colors, a cartoon mascot, and a menu that talks back. She'd still eat here. She just might roll her eyes at the branding.

The Chaos Behind The Counter

The Chaos Behind The Counter

We argue about seasoning. We name our shakes after each other. Somebody's always trying to sneak a new sauce onto the menu before it's approved. It's less "restaurant staff" and more "group chat that also happens to grill burgers" — and honestly, that's why the food tastes like it does. Nobody here is just clocking in.

We argue about seasoning. We name our shakes after each other. Somebody's always trying to sneak a new sauce onto the menu before it's approved. It's less "restaurant staff" and more "group chat that also happens to grill burgers" — and honestly, that's why the food tastes like it does. Nobody here is just clocking in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Hey Patty different?
Is everything on the menu healthy?
Do you have vegetarian or allergy-friendly options?
Where do your ingredients come from?
Do you take reservations or only walk-ins?
Where can I see nutrition facts?

Have more questions? Contact Us

Contact Us

Downtown

Address

118 Maple Street, Austin, TX 78701

We're open

Mon–Sun, 10AM – 10PM

Riverside

Address

542 Harbor Avenue, Portland, OR 97201

We're open

Mon–Sun, 10AM – 10PM

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