Val's Burgers

Another reason why Hayward is one of the best eating destinations of the Bay Area. This is an old school burger house straight out of the fifties. The place is small and there is always a wait. Yoou may even have to share a table with another coup ... more

Another reason why Hayward is one of the best eating destinations of the Bay Area. This is an old school burger house straight out of the fifties. The place is small and there is always a wait. Yoou may even have to share a table with another couple, but the burgers and shakes are the best. This place is always voted as the best burger house in the bay. The burgers are labeled as baby, mama and papa and the fries are huge. Try the banana shake!!! less

I've been going to Val's since 1968... Only the prices have changed- everything else is the same! The burgers are the best, and their steak sandwiches are also the best- so much so, that in 37 years, I haven't bothered to order any ... more

I've been going to Val's since 1968... Only the prices have changed- everything else is the same! The burgers are the best, and their steak sandwiches are also the best- so much so, that in 37 years, I haven't bothered to order any other entree! (Why tamper with perfection?) Rumor has it that Val's uses premium Harris Ranch beef, but that >is The milkshakes and malts are as good as the steaks and burgers, and 37 years ago, Val's was the only place that filled the mixing cup, and served it with the milkshake or malt. So you actually get 2-1/2 milkshakes or malts! The fries are steak fries, and an order is sized for 2-1/2 people... But are only average quality. The mushrooms are also good- again- an order is enough for 2 people. My advice: Order either the mama burger or the ranch steak junior sandwich and a malt or milkshake, and maybe an order of fries to split. If >that< doesn't fill you up, you're probably an offensive lineman! The value is very good- for 25-30 bucks, 2 people will have to stagger back to their car. I feel so blessed to live within 2 miles of Val's, although no matter where I lived in the Bay Area, I always went to Val's, the fact that it is less than 10 minutes away now is icing on a wonderful cake. :-) The caveats are: Limited parking, a usual wait, cash only, and a noisy atmosphere. To be fair, the food is so good, I can't hear the noise when I'm eating. I was there just 2 weeks ago, so this review is pretty current. I have never eaten anywhere else that inspired me to write a lengthy review! less

I went here after seeing it rated so high, and reading reviews, but was quite disappointed. The burgers were bland and flavorless. I could have made a better burger. Easily. The good thing is it was huge and I got ALOT of fries. But this place is ... more

I went here after seeing it rated so high, and reading reviews, but was quite disappointed. The burgers were bland and flavorless. I could have made a better burger. Easily. The good thing is it was huge and I got ALOT of fries. But this place is Overrated. less

Papa, Mama and Baby burgers. The Papa size always means some to take home. An order of fries is more than enough for 2 people. The shakes are real made with real ice cream and are also generously proportioned. We always get an order of their delic ... more

Papa, Mama and Baby burgers. The Papa size always means some to take home. An order of fries is more than enough for 2 people. The shakes are real made with real ice cream and are also generously proportioned. We always get an order of their delicious mushrooms which are large buttons, sauteed, and, of course, plenty. It is a fifties style diner and the best time to go is half hour or so before or after lunch because it gets crowded. The breakfasts are also great. Note: Wheelchair users can't get into the bathroom so plan around it. The staff is very accomodating about seating wheelchair users. less

Good burgers....great milkshakes and malts...the rest of the dinner fare is good...this place is an institution and as such it deserves its great reputation..its much better than the fast food alternatives in CV and Hayward...but be prepared to wa ... more

Good burgers....great milkshakes and malts...the rest of the dinner fare is good...this place is an institution and as such it deserves its great reputation..its much better than the fast food alternatives in CV and Hayward...but be prepared to wait. <br> Yeah...I guess the breakfasts are good too..I had forgotten that I have enjoyed breakfast here on more than one occasion...but its really known for the burgers (and steak sandwiches). less