Val's Burgers - Hayward, CA

Curious eaters almost can’t go wrong at Val’s, with the breakfast/lunch menu ranging from their famous hotcakes to Val’s namesake burgers. Enthusiasts may order burgers up to one pound, and grilled onions are available. The milkshakes (malts, in particular) are some of the very best we’ve had, and a mere chili dog turns into a fork-required dish where a massive spill of chili beans smothers the bun. You may have to park a block away and wait in line, but Val’s aims to please.

100% Approval Rating (3 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Chocolate Malt ($3.00)

Baby Burger ($5.00)

Chili Dog ($5.00)

Written Reviews

ayersian

"Eternally searching for the best hamburgers, we jumped at the chance to sample what fellow Roadfooder santacruz claimed to be “the best burger on the West Coast” at Val’s Burgers in Hayward. We found Val’s in the rolling hills of the southeastern Bay Area with no ..." [Read More].

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Map & Directions

2115 Kelly Street, Hayward, CA
510-889-8257

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"The chili dog, so evenly smothered with bean-laden chili that the cheese is nowhere to be seen. Real onion rings are in the basket."
ayersian

"Bar none, the best chocolate malt we’ve ever had (with unmixed vanilla chunks clearly visible)."
ayersian

"Val’s famous burger, fully dressed with grilled bun."
ayersian

"A rare moment when the milkshake-making staffer wasn’t cleaning, as he left every inch of stainless steel seen here sparkling and immaculate."
ayersian

"Untouched by time, Val’s remains one of the Bay Area’s finest burger stops."
ayersian