Val's Burgers - Hayward

I grew up going here and always make it a stop when I'm in the area. After being away for so long I was sad to see that they have a limited menu, are only doing takeaway and are cash only now. Go before you can't!

Still the best burgers (and onion rings) in town. We miss dining inside but glad we can still get the juicy burgers and onion rings. Dining inside never resumed after COVID which is a bummer. The menu is also very limited now…really miss the handmade shakes and malts.Tip: Order when you arrive at the parking lot. I ordered ahead of time one one occassion and my bun was pretty soggy. Come hungry (only mama and papa burgers available) and bring cash! A mama bacon cheeseburger and onion rings ran me $32.

The service was quick and simple. However the burger was okay. The meat was cooked to perfection however that's it. The rest is just not stuff I would add onto a burger.

I lived in the East Bay for 20 years. I would go to Val 's early on Sat for breakfast when I would either have a Denver Omelet or steak eggs. If I were taking a long day trip it would be the steak since that would last until I got home. When I would walk in the lady at the counter would ask Denver or steak? Sometimes I would have a chocolate shake for breakfast since their shakes are, or were excellent. I moved away from the area around 20 years ago, I 've always compare every place to Val 's none came close.

Super yummy burgers. Great breakfasts. Staff is friendly and the atmosphere is classic.