Old town staple. Burgers are good. Milkshake are great, old school diner style. This is an old style burger place, not the new age avocado bacon mushroom and fancy bun style place.

Heard so much about this place and finally went to try it today. I really enjoyed the food! The burger was flavorful and cooked well and the fries were nicely seasoned!

Val's is my favorite spot every Saturday. I have been coming here for over 50 years and it never disappoints. Fun fact is that the hamburger here is always fresh and never frozen. Shakes are great and the extra crispy fries are the best. Post Covid, Val's is open Friday and Saturday for pick up only. The family that operates the restaurant are the best to boot! I recommend you give Val's a try. Unbelievable that they have been in Hayward since 1958. I heard that today is the last day for milk shakes for the season so run on over and enjoy!

It is the best burger in the bay; I ordered a half-pound burger, fries, and bottled water 10 minutes before my arrival, which is recommended since the restaurant is not open for indoor dining. Still, they did have a canopy with chairs and tables set up outside in the parking lot on this beautiful sunny summer day, which was nice to see; the service was terrific, quick, and easy; all you have to do is call the restaurant as soon as you arrive and tell them which car you are in and they will bring order out to you. The burger meal was pricey but worth every penny! I am so glad I was able to stop by. It was a wonderful treat to myself on this busy Saturday afternoon, so as I was finishing up my meal, I saw the owner/ cook. I told him it was a fantastic burger, and he offered me another one on the house. Am I dreaming? I am sure I found my new favorite hamburger spot, so this is a farewell to all the fast-food burger joints I have supported throughout the years. You have all been dethroned. 5-stars

SAD! I love this place. I'm afraid it doesn't look, like everything else, it'll be around much longer. Very Sad! DO SOMETHING!!!

Review date Sept. 9 2023 Val's has always been a great spot for a burger. Wanted to leave a review to inform folks that there is currently no dine in. See attached photo.

4++ and old school neighborhood type diner/grill. Seems to be a favorite among locals and people who grew up in the area. And for very good reason. The burgers are delicious. The service is friendly, and the shakes are fantastic. Note: this place is cash only (I believe - it's been a while) I came here a few years ago with my brothers and their families so we had a bunch of kids in tow. It was a big hit for everybody. Such a great time in a family friendly environment. I came here with my girlfriend at the time and we split a mama burger, a milkshake, and fries. I remember everything being really delicious and the kids loved it as well. Nothing too fancy just the delicious well-made old-school favorites. The location itself has that neighborhood charm to it and the parking isn't bad because they have their own lot. Honestly, I've been dreaming of a day where I can come back and have a burger here it's been a while. I probably will hit this place up next time I visit my parents.