"Joey Lucidi's all-day Peoria table - Angus burgers, big breakfasts and in-house BBQ with a house bourbon sauce, for an easy group meal."
About Haymaker Restaurant Co.
Haymaker Restaurant Co. is the all-day American spot owner Joey Lucidi has run in north Peoria since 2013, building it around three things he does well: breakfast, burgers and barbecue. The kitchen smokes its meat in house and finishes the barbecue with a bourbon BBQ sauce Lucidi has been making for years, and the restaurant has been recognised with a Peoria Mayor's Award. It runs as a warm, family-style neighbourhood room rather than a destination dining room.
The cooking is honest, generous American comfort food. For more of the city's tables, compare the all-day breakfast at Hash Kitchen, the wood-fired grill at Firebirds and the Mexican plates at Blanco Cocina + Cantina. For a group outing, see our team-dinner guide.
The Kitchen
The menu spans the day. Breakfast runs from traditional plates to specialities like the Haymaker Benedict and a Pulled Pork Skillet, with fluffy omelettes and a long list of egg dishes. Lunch and dinner turn to the burgers, built on 100% Angus chuck, and to the in-house-smoked barbecue served with Lucidi's bourbon BBQ sauce, plus Mama's meatloaf, crisp salads and comfort sides. Prices stay friendly and portions are generous, which is the point: this is a value-driven all-day kitchen rather than a special-occasion room, and a year-round military discount underlines the neighbourhood feel. The smoking and the house sauce are what regulars come back for.
The Room
The room is casual and family-friendly, the kind of bright, busy all-day spot built for big breakfasts, group lunches and easy weeknight dinners rather than hushed evenings. It sits on Lake Pleasant Parkway in north Peoria, in the West Valley north-west of Phoenix, with ample parking and a steady local crowd, and the group runs additional West Valley locations. Service is friendly and quick, which suits families and larger tables, and weekend breakfast is the busiest stretch, so arriving early or expecting a short wait is wise on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
Best for a Group Meal
The big portions, the friendly prices and the family-style room make Haymaker a natural group or team meal and a relaxed birthday breakfast, and an easy solo plate at the counter in Peoria.
Not for
Not for a quiet, special-occasion dinner or a light meal - this is a generous, casual all-day American kitchen built on breakfast, burgers and barbecue, best with an appetite and company.
Frequently Asked
What is Haymaker Restaurant Co. known for?
Haymaker is known for owner Joey Lucidi's 100% Angus burgers, all-day breakfast including the Haymaker Benedict and a Pulled Pork Skillet, and in-house-smoked barbecue finished with a house bourbon BBQ sauce, served in a casual family-style room in Peoria.
Where is Haymaker Restaurant Co. in Peoria?
Haymaker is at 24759 N Lake Pleasant Parkway in north Peoria, Arizona, in the West Valley north-west of Phoenix. The family has served burgers and breakfast since 2013 and runs additional locations across the West Valley.
Who owns Haymaker Restaurant Co.?
Joey Lucidi owns Haymaker Restaurant Co. He has been serving burgers and breakfast since 2013 and has made the restaurant's bourbon BBQ sauce for years; the restaurant has received a Peoria Mayor's Award and offers a year-round military discount.
How much does Haymaker cost?
Haymaker sits in the friendly mid range and is built on value, with generous portions across breakfast, burgers and barbecue. Expect an easy, well-priced meal rather than a special-occasion bill, with a year-round discount for military diners.
Does Haymaker take reservations?
Haymaker runs as a casual all-day restaurant that largely works on walk-ins, so larger groups may face a short wait at peak times. Weekend breakfast is the busiest service, so arriving early on a Saturday or Sunday morning is the easiest way to get a table.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Haymaker Restaurant Co.
Haymaker largely works on walk-ins; it is at 24759 N Lake Pleasant Parkway in north Peoria. Weekend breakfast is the busiest service.
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Practical Information
Address24759 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383
NeighbourhoodNorth Peoria (Lake Pleasant)
CuisineAmerican
PriceFriendly mid range; generous all-day American plates
Dress CodeCasual
SeatingBright, family-friendly all-day dining room
ReservationWalk-ins; busy at weekend breakfast
