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For two star American, try Val's Burgers in Hayward. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features breakfast and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Malt shakes are great!!!!!!!!I can eat a lot but I have to say, their portions are really generous!I went with a friend who can eat a cow was stuffed from half of their famous "Mama" burger!! Crazy I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pride of Hayward, without question.The burgers are exceptional, the fries are generous, and the shakes are in a world of their own. Fries are served in a HUGE red basket, enough for 2 people. The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! this place is my all time favorite to get a downright delicious burger and even mouth watering vanilla milkshake with malt.. OMG! they have a baby, mama and a papa burger, i can barely finish a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shakes are amazingly good, I love that you can build your own burger with the condiments on the table. Thick steak fries - me likey. The service is spot-on every time.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty cool place to dine 4 the ambiance, friesa are good and so are the shakes. The burgers are super average and dn the dry side you have to do do all the work to hook them up. the prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great burgers, delish fries and the greatestttttttt shakes ever.my suggestions: strawberry banana malt shake(: Y U M M M M.it comes with whipped cream in the cutest old fashioned glass and the sundae...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the wait sucked besides that, the burgers tastes really good, onion rings i still want some and the milkshake knocks it out of the ballpark. i will return soon.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of place that, if you were watching the Travel Channel, would be where the locals hang out. I've been coming to Val's since I was a little guy and the only thing that's changed is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1st off,let's stop giving Castro Valley the credit,Val's is in Hayward thanks :) lmafo. (And Hayward is much better then CV any day of the week) Neeeewho, I always get the baby cheeseburger with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is an iconic location for CV eats. In fact I think it should be nominated for a closer look on that Food Network Show Drive-Ins Diners and Dives. It really does not get any better for an oh so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two greats, established in Hayward: Me, and Val's Burgers.Warning: they charge extra for tomato . . . and, so do I.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When we first moved to Southern Alameda County back in the late 50s, this was to the go-to place for burgers, and 50 years later, it still is. Other reviews have done the obvious: talked about the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is hella bomb I just dont go here a lot cuz its across town and they only take cash. But damn everything here is awesome. I usually get the baby burger, fries, and a strawberry shake. My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it was good but way to expensive
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here since I was born. My Dads been coming here since he was a kid- there's even a baseball photo of him on the wall near the frnot door. Baby Burger, Chocolate malt, and a basket o fries...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PAPA BURGER with grilled onions and bacon.. I can die happy now! First introduced by my Cousin, the Hayward staple was hella busy the first time i came here. The wait was short but i would of waited...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know you have to get a baby, mama, or papa burger the first time but don't forget to try all the other delicious items like the milkshakes (enough for two), sauteed mushrooms, onion rings, and NY...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger ever. I think that they must use 80/20 ground beef or higher fat content because their burgers are insanely juicy. You really have to eat the burger pretty quickly or the bun starts to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Mama Burger with cheese and grilled onions, Fries, Chocolate Shake!!!!!!Cons: Parking and Cash Only
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What's the big deal about this place. All my East Bay friend seem to brag about it being thee "best". Tastes the same as Nation's and Carl's Jr. I figured it out when I asked all of them which other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place for years!Do not go here during peak eating hours and if you do, don't go there hungry or else you'll be grumpy.I always get the strawberry milkshake, baby burger with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live down the street from Val's but never had a burger yet. The milkshakes are great! I hope soon I will try a burger from Val's and I will update this review.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My luck isn't as great as others, considering I'm 446th person to review this spot (not the 444th person haha). Nonsense aside, welcome to Val's Burgers a Castro Valley/Hayward Staple for the locals...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In an ideal world, Val's would be down the street from my house, and I would have a metabolism that worked faster than I could eat. I was supposed to try this place months and months ago with my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am normally not a fan of red meat. I don't find it as appetizing so I totally miss out at steak places, burger joints, and my poor husband who's a total 'meathead' (as in beefhead, haha) always goes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been around for as long as I've been alive -even longer! This place has the absolute best burgers I have ever eaten, and yes, I have eaten a-plenty of burgers! Their servings are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely overrated....we keep going back hoping it will be like "the old days", but no such luck....2 stk sandwiches (plain on french rolls--nothing on it), 1 order fries (lots of fries) and 1 small...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the raves about this place, my dear husband and I made a destination visit here for a date day.(Nope- not recently...a date awhile back).Simply put...don't think we'll return. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I might be biased; I've been going to Val's since high school, and it's one of my comfort food places that I like to go to. Val's Burgers are the best burgers! Hefty, messy, 4-napkin, burgers! I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place was pretty charming, and the burgers were juicy, homestyle patties. I don't understand the point of charging for the addition of a tomato, but I suppose it goes along with the whole idea of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is a world class diner. I can get a great meal there for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The family that runs it knows their business very well. In addition to great ingredients and a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Hayward landmark? A dining extravaganza? Heaven on Earth? Whatever you call it, Val's Burgers have been delivering the goods and creating a loyal fan base for decades. If you go here you're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the greatest burger place by far!!!i love this place, it is a mom and pop shop. if you have an appetite for a big burger and fries. this is your place. i come here and i get the poppa burger with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's burgers are delicious. They are charbroiled and come with the burger, bun and lettuce. All other fixins are on the table and you build it to your liking. I got the baby burger and hubby got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Straight up moms and pops diner.... Love the burgers! So tender and juicy! This is a must try and trust me, you'll be back!
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Around this area, Val's is an institution. It is THE place to go for the ultimate burger. Every time we eat here, we had to be rolled out in a barrel from all the meat we inhaled... and the fries......
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Few burger joints can cook anything but well done. Happily Val's is one of the exceptions and their burgers are probably the best in town. An order of fries is good for at least two people and their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is OK, but the people raving about "best burger in the bay area" are either including the decor and atmosphere in their definition of "best burger" or they don't actually eat hamburgers that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love REAL burgers & shakes from the 50's this is the place. PAPA MAMA AND baby burger size. A wait in a long line for your fill of REAL ole fashion MANS food. Outstanding service ,nice folks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers were good, but not as good as they get. Not even close. Shake was good, but same deal as the burger. Fries? Forget about it.My experience wasn't off the chart either--far from it, in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the best burger in the bay , ( in n out different story ) , val's burger as juicy as it gets , the perfect bun , coleslaw is super tasty , people this is a must try burger place ...cheers
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place ever! There food is good and great shakes and frys. You cant go wrong here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible burgers. Has to be on my all time top 5 burgers list. The fries, on the other hand, are mediocre (but the servings are huge! One order is more than enough for 2!) and the milkshakes are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good place. I just didn't like that I had to pay extra for tomatoes and grilled onions. BUT overall GREAT PLACE to grab a nice old fashion burger that doesn't taste processed.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Val's has really good shakes, onion rings, and fries, but in my opinion, the burgers aren't anything special. There isn't that big of a selection of toppings, either... just the classics. It can also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Papa BurgerThis is a favorite lunch spot for my work team, we will take a special "extended" lunch to get to Val's early and back. For lunch, get there around 11 if possible. Also, we make...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so much about this place and recently I have been on a "burger kick". The charm of this place is it's old style diner set up. Be warned it is always full so be patient. I even went in the end...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, so overrated! I've had better burgers at In-N-Out but this place is all about the ambiance. The hamburgers are their namesake but the milkshakes and onion rings were my favorite part of the meal....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At first you wouldnt want to eat here, looks old but the food is the bomb. Price is reasonable.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is OVERRATED!!!! I finally went here after living in Hayward my whole life and hearing all the hype with this place..... I wanted to see what all the fuss about the papa burger was and how...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying that I can appreciate quality ingredients and prefer the taste and quality of a food over the quantity. That being said, I think Val's uses good quality beef for their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5TH REVIEW FOR VAL'S AND STILL GOING STRONG!went back to val's for some take-out and once again to die for! too many more visits to val's and it may come true.i can count eating at val's over 100...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorites. The burgers are the best in the East Bay and beyond. I have had a taste of most everything on the menu. Never disappointed and I never had to send anything back with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to Val's! I am so glad I did. It was hellllllllllllla packed, but we were ordering to go, so it wasn't too bad. I was eyeing just about every plate that was flying out of that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One word for Val's. Overated.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took the advice of a colleague and decided to try Val's because of their supposedly "awesome burgers." Val's has it's own parking lot so parking is no prob. Enter on the door to your right-- the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only really bad thing about Val's is that they are closed Sunday and Monday. I know, I know, the staff needs their time off, but when you're craving a *real* hamburger (the way they're supposed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Val's. I like the atmosphere and the old school look. Val's has a look and feel that trendy new burger joints try to emulate don't have the same soul. The one thing that really irks me about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Val's Burger is a pretty good joint. The prices are alright. What I wasn't too fond of was the fact that you had to pay extra for certain toppings. I didn't really understand that. It's a nice place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here in a few years, but seriously remember it having the BEST EVERYTHING!! Fries, Burger, Milkshake... todos. One milkshake there equals like 4 good sized ones though so make sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is one of those places you would expect to see on Food Network. The second you step in the door, you can feel the history and love in the place. There is usually a wait, unless you go later, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch and had the chili burger. The burger was good, however I didn't care to much for the chili (since it was mainly pinto beans and hardly any meat or other ingredients). The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far THE best Burger Place around!! I like others, have been coming here with my parents since I was a little kid. It was a family treat to go here because each of us kids got a huge milkshake to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, it took 4 tries to be able to eat at this place. The first time we did not have cash on us. The second time, they had a private party. And the 3rd time, it was closed. So finally this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Val's! Been coming here since I was a kid and can't stay away. I usually order the same thing, baby burger with bacon and tomatoes. Kinda sucks that they charge for tomatoes but they gotta do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We brought DD for her first visit. Yummy as ever! We were there too early for grilled onions (they won't do them 'til after breakfast). The milkshakes are enormous and the best around.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is what Johnny Rockets should strive to be like! With it's legendary status on yelp, we couldn't help but make the trip to Hayward to try one of their burgers. Oh and what a wonderful burger it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really simple but really good. Between my brother and my husband, we scarfed down a strawberry milk shake, a cookies and cream milk shake, two mama burgers and one baby burger with bacon, cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A man and his grill, a cut onion accompanied with a flattened piece of meat. A smiled greeting, a choose your seat location. Fries like mum use to make after coming home from a long day of work only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food tastes fine but it's GREEEAAASY!I ordered a steak sandwich and my guy ordered a 1/2 lb bacon cheese burger.The steak sandwich came with a huge piece of steak. 1/3 of the steak was a huge glob...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers are massive.....definitely a must try.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm embarrased for a 13-year Hayward resident burger addict to have tried this place eight years after moving across the bay to the peninsula, but better late than never...I finally tried their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good place to go! i challenge you to order the papa burger! i did! onion rings are yummy
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm seriously starting to think twice about how I use yelp as a factor in my decision-making when trying a new place. Having read previous reviews, it had me thinking this place was the place for good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can you say about Vals that hasn't been said? When you want old style burgers and shakes, can't beat. It does get a bit crowded if you go at the wrong time and the parking is a mess. Vals is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What to order:* Burgers: Freshly grilled and made to order* Fries: Standard (but delicious) steak fries; just the right texture: Crispy on the outside and "meaty" on the inside* Orange freeze: In case...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here about once a year and it's always packed. On a Saturday afternoon, the wait for a table of two was about 30 minutes but it ended up being a little less. I don't like how every little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Except for the fact that all of the staff in the back are Mexicans (would not have been the case when restaurant opened) Val's feels like it is stuck in a time warp. WARNING time warp includes: CASH...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
can you say food coma? the food is good - like that old fashioned burger taste. i've heard a lot about the place and it took me awhile to find time to go there when it wasn't too busy or closed....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a tad bit over rated. I live in the area and heard all of the hype. I was not impressed. The meat was overcooked and the burger was dry. The onion rings were good, but I do agree with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
VALS VALS VALS !!!! OMG!!! I love this burger spot, they have the best beacon cheese burger and the beacon.... all I can say is mmm mmm good!!! Not to mention the Root Beer Floats OMG again lol,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, after hearing what others have said about this place, I thought the burgers were gonna be freakin bomb! But sadly, they didn't meet my expectations. Me and my boyfriend, both ordered baby burgers,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After four-failed attempts of trying to eat at Val's for the first time, we finally made it there on Tue. 3/24 for dinner.I'm a fool for Patty Melts but they're famous for their burgers so I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been back tons of times now, with no visit meriting less than five stars, but I just wanted to state something. Back in 10/07, Philip A. suggested the Pumpkin shake special of the month for me....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is as good as it gets when it comes to American food. Opened in the 50s, but its pretty much the same old joint its always been.The service is excellent. Sometimes you'll be faced with a short...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place today w/ the gf, wasn't incredibly amazed but I did leave satisfied.Its just like the kind of burgers you'd have at a bbq, except you pay $4.75 each [and thats for the 'baby' size...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger you'll ever eat.Best milkshake you'll ever drink. I get the baby burger with cheese and a banana shake every time I visit. I am never unhappy with my order.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Place is realllly good! After living in Hayward.. um... I dunno... ALL MY LIFE.... I finally tried Val's. OMG... i was a deprived child. I love that they cook your burger to order and everything...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's? Ohhhh, yeah!Parking blows, as does paying with cash only. Whatever. I've never had poor service, slow sometimes, but never bad. DO NOT TRY TO EAT A PAPA BURGER BY YOURSELF!!! I tried. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dan and I went to Vals yesterday while picking up rent checks in the area. What a great, aw some, yummy to the tummy Momma burger I had. I skipped the Fry's and treated myself to a chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit their Burgers are very good. But we asked as Medium well, but both mine and my husband's beef were burnt....then why did you ask us how? I loved their french fries and milk shake....
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would assume my grilled onions would be free but whateverThe burgers here and good and this place is all American.Its old fashion and very homely The Fresh Fries are good
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers in the East Bay, Bar None!This is a classic burger joint. If you are looking for something healthy, go somewhere else. You come here for the diner experience and the FOOD. This isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
That's one awesome Burger there at Val's in Hayward. I had the Mama Burger because the Huge Papa Burger will definitely put you in your grave a little quicker. It was totally juicy and flavorful and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you are interested in a blast from the past, try this truck stop diner. The food isn't bad but it's not great either. This historic landmark has been around since 1958. The walls are decorated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy burgers and milkshakes! I have two complaints-parking and paying extra for everything. The parking lot is so small and hard to maneuver in and out of especially when it's packed. I don't like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where have you been all my life Val's? This is definitely a hidden gem right on the bottom of Kelly Hill. It has been around since 1958, what! Makes you feel like your in an episode of Happy Days....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here 3 times in the last 2 weeks. It's all been said. Try it for yourself. I think the haters just can't stand the location. Middle finger to you!
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first set foot into Val's a few years ago, I could have sworn, that someone kidnapped me, threw me into their DeLorean with the "Flex Capacitor", set the dial to 1958 and dropped me off at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that has a vat of pickle chips in front of you on the table, I'm hyped for.But best burger in the East Bay? No way.Need a hint? Rhymes with Smarkys...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great staple in the Hayward area, since there isn't much else positive in that neck of the woods, Val's is still an amazing place to grab a burger that will make you remember it for hours to come....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is mostly overrated....I've been here many times, so believe me: it's not worth the hassle of the tiny parking lot, the cash-only policy, nor the long wait. The burgers are just okay. They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I wrote a review saying the burgers looked deadly but I def going here to eat!!!! LOL w/some co-workers................... Okay people so I WENT geezzz..LOL it was really really good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in the world.....no kidding!Don't eat the day before and have two Mama burgers.Worth twice the price....and say hi to George...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never actually eaten at the restaurant so this is JUST reviewing their food. The burgers are HUGE! and GREASY! but with burgers, that's what you expect, right?!? My main gripe is that they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Hayward classic with good food, and lots of it. Only the hearty can put away a mama burger, fries, and shake. The ambiance is part of the experience. The only down side is the lack of parking.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vals is AMAZING... i get the baby burger & still cant finish it, the onion rings & milkshakes are fabulous!And WOW to the man complaining that Vals is not "health conscious" lmao.. who the fuck goes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can never hate on Val's. I've been coming here for years. When i was in my elementary years, i lived for the rootbeer floats. It was the only time i could eat something so utterly sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars, hands down!First off, I have to comment on the fact that people are complaining that Val's isn't "health conscious" - I mean, REALLY?!?! Who goes to a diner expecting to find a "Heart...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is fantastic to the max.You can't find a better burger, shake, fries, diner in the world (world, I say!) and though sometimes the service is spotty or there's a long wait. YOU, the customer is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classic place. Their burgers are good and their shakes are fantastic. Service can be a bit slow sometimes, so I'm docking one star for that. The only time I ever go there is when my boss feels like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want the Bay Area's best burger, you go to Val's.I was introduced to Val's in high school and have considered it a treasure ever since. Their burgers are juicy, their fries are excellent, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I hadn't been here for about five years and I just dropped in with the gang last week. So your choices are the "baby, mama, or daddy burger". I noticed that not one guy in the place ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I loved going to Val's years ago, but I have no plans to go there again. My wife and I went to Val's on Saturday, and we waited at least ten minutes for our food even though there wasn't a line...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good diner food, has been a family favorite for years! If you're craving some old fashioned homemade burgers this is the place to go. Be sure to order a basket of fries and one of their fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is good if you live in the woods and havent been out of town in 35 years. But I have had much much better and this place was not it. Heres a note to Vals Burgers: People now days...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm....milk shakes and fries. I have been going here for over 20 years and I love this place. they have the best steak fries and milkshakes and the servings are huge. You cannot go wrong with trying...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to eat at an authentic old school diner, Val's is the place to go! The burgers, shakes, fries, and onion rings are the best! It's a small place but totally worth the wait if there is one....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is an awesome spot. Nothing trendy about this place but expect some good old fashion diner food. You can't go to Val's and not have a milkshake. It' packed with ice cream so it's extra thick....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers here are dam good. Milkshakes are huge!Pretty good service everytime i've gone there. The prices are ok. They charge you for tomatoes that use to be real meaty but now mealy and mushy....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
well, my sister, her boyfriend and i stopped off at this place to get a bite to eat. first of all, i have never really been into hayward and i can see there is a reason for that. damn some of those...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a burger!
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, my BF has been raving about this place for like ever! Well yesterday was the perfect opportunity to finally have a Val's BURGER!!!!We get there at lunch time and get seated right away, my sister,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was a HUGE fan of this in high school because 1) It was two houses away from one of my best friends house.2) It was close from Moreau where I went to school. So during winter once, me and my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place baffles me.I am not a fan of Val's Burgers. I don't know why this place constantly gets great reviews. I honestly think that it's more of the name, the mystique, because it's certainly not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best burgers in the East Bay. Their burgers are about quality meat charbroiled to perfection as it should be.Their chili was very bland. A bit of a disappointment, but I came here for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I figured out how I can get a 2-star burger vs a 5-star burger here. See, whenever I ate there, I'd be terribly disappointed. "Best Burger in the Bay?!", I'd scoff. Some months later, I'd get a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for about 15 years if not more. The food is always great and the service is just as good. You might have to wait to get seated, but it is so worth the wait!!! I can only eat the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger anywhere. The papa burger is for the lard ass inside all of us. I love this place more than I love some of the people in my family. A cinderblock hovel of greatness.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
patrick A. took me on a breakfast date here a few days ago.fabulous hashbrowns, huge omelette, never ending coffee, under ten bucks :)previous experiences include chocolate shakes, baby burgers,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came on a Friday night & man, it was packed to capacity. So we waited for about 15 minutes or so, to be seated. When we got here, we were not that hungry yet, but waiting & smelling the "grilling &...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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No where could you find a better place for a good hamburger. Big ones too. Onion rings are so,so good! Try it, this is the spot. Lunch time has the line out the door 12-1. Parking lot small . Very cool people...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I crave this kind of food once every maybe 2 or 3 months. Once I finish eating all that greasiness...then I start to regret ordering a burger, fries, onion rings, and milkshake....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic burgers and shakes... and that root beer float was pretty monstrous too!Ran across this hole in the wall like place on the recommendation of my aunt, and the burgers were seriously...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say Val's is more of a 3.5, but closer to a 4, than a 3 (stars).I've only had the "Baby Burger" because there is absolutely no way I can finish anything larger than that. Their burgers are basic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as soon as you walk into Val's you can't help but be in love. the decor transports you back to.. the 50's? (sorry i'm going to be a doctor not a historian). anyway, the booths and decor are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burgers & Shakes. Great service from all the waitresses also. Pros- Great Burgers. Great flavor - ask for medium.- Friendly wait staffCons- smallish parking lot. Need to find street parking if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good, not the greatest I have ever had...I think, I hope.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are juicy, tasty and plentiful. The battle of the bowels after wards makes you question its worth.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best, biggest burgers in the Bay hands down. My friend first brought me here and promised something special. I was surprised by a tiny little packed diner that served the biggest, meanest burger...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great - you can read all of the other reviews and find out that this place serves quintessential burgers, fries, rings and shakes. A few notes I've not seen in other reviews:(1) If you want a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
big burgers...you pay for wat u get...fries suck taste like greese, family owned
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here if you're on a diet unless you plan on burning those calories. The burgers come in various sizes of Papa (1 lb), Mama (1/2 lb), and Baby (1/3 lb). I've never dare try the Papa and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody and their mother loves this place. Well, not me. Overrated to say the least. That's the reason why I've only been here 3 times in 10 years--and I live only a few miles away. The food is not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay Everyone, I would be the first person to say "YIPEEEEEE a Val's Mama Burger," but after today, I am not sure I will ever eat one again. Okay, let me start from the beginning, I have been craving...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are certainly worth the visit but some of the waitresses have some "attitude" that leaves a bad taste in your mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fucking cholesterol ridden AMAZINGNESS.the day i went i was hungover or something, so i only ordered a baby burger. i know, i failed. i ordered fries while my dining partners ordered onion rings, that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is my favorite burger joint in the whole Bay Area. The place has a real authentic feel to it, looking like it must of 50 years ago when it opened. The Papa burger is 1 pound, so I usually get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I am in the mood for a great burger I search for great char-grilled hamburgers. Sure I eat McDonalds like the rest of you, but sometimes you have to go for the best. So I went out looking on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh... I get childhood flashbacks when I think about this place. It's been a good 3 years since I've been back and when I came today, it looks and feels exactly the same. What I've learned on my 2nd...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
**Cash Only**My friend and I went out yesterday to do some apartment hunting. After looking at a few places, we'd built up an appetite. He remembered this place from his younger days, so we stopped in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty much super delish. Greasy, creamy...everything a burger place should be....damned good.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Slings and arrows. Slings and arrows.I'll be hiding in an undisclosed manila envelope after this review.Being a Hayward native, I'm kinda embarrassed of never being to Val's. This is mostly due to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Burgers in the Bay; hands down. But understand - this a no-frills joint. If you want a large quality beef burger cooked right (if you order anything over medium you shouldn't even be allowed in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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i love this place. best time to go is around 3 pm. the lunch rush is over and it's before the dinner rush. by far the best place to get a burger and i've tried many places. not just for a burger, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a classic "old school" burger joint. I think they've been around since the 50's. God bless them! I had been hearing about this place for years. How they ground their own beef for their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old school spot with the finest burgers in the Bay Area. Flavor and quality of the beef is fantastic. I've also tried the ranch steak sandwich on many occasions over the years. Big choice steak served...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can only go here about 3 times a year, because when I leave I feel like a very happy blimp. I always order the baby burger with cheese, french fries which you share and is enough for 2-3 people and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I was a young fry the outstanding burgers and shakes have kept me coming back to Val's.Check out the old pictures on the wall when you come in, they've been there since I can first remember....
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I FINALLY went here this past weekend, and I'm pretty impressed. I came here on a Monday once, only to find out this and the Hayward animal shelter were closed on Mondays. How I ended up at the animal...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this burger place. By Far the best burger place in all of the Bay Area! Bar None! No One Can Top this place when i comes to there flame broiled burgers. Nice and meaty and tasty. Fresh of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere of the places is pretty cool and the people are nice. There's a bunch of old photos on the walls and free newspaper to read while you wait for a seat.I went with my sister and two...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The last good burger in real 50's style. Don't for get to bring your hot rod! Best milkshakes in town. Serve me up a papa burger any time.
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading so many reviews of Val's Burger, I craved one sooo bad. A big meaty 1 pounder with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, and cheese *(Shudders and drools)*. Everyday I thought about this burger...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Went back on Monday on my way back from court. Baby burger with cheese = burger perfection. The people are nice and there's was a darling young woman working the register.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We are going to be soooo on punishment! Val's has been on our list for years, long before Yelp. We have friends in Hayward w/ whom we have discussed meeting here. But, more important, we've talked...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
NOTE: I'm fairly confident (due to the heavenly smoky=-burger aroma that permeated the neighborhood) that the burgers at Val's are awesome, and will update this review to reflect that once I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place makes me sick (in a good way). the parking is tight, and the food is 100% 60s's coffee shop. but for it's genre - it's a leader. the shakes are really good. this place will be busy and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
burgers were huge! and they give a lot of fries...can take long 2 get a table...my boyfriend is a burger fanatic and he loved it here. da only bad thing is dat dey only take cash.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So i'm not much of a meat person but Vals burgers literally is...melts in your mouth goodness(med rare)...depending on how you like your burger done. During the LENTing season i'd usually give up ALL...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meat is sooo good. It broke apart =*( but it tasted like a juicy steak. If only it were a bit easier to order grilled onions. But the fries were delicious in the strawberry milkshake. We'd ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All my friends rave about this place, and I agree, their burger is good. I like the atmosphere, their milk shake, and baby burger (can't quite upgrade my dish to mama or papa burger as they are quite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I won't even downgrade this place due to the wait. If you can stand 10-40 minutes for a table (or shorter for the counter) then go. If you are a wuss about it, and think it's going to be another...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little too much hype about this place. Yes, it gives you that 60's old diners feel to it. The portions are pretty big (especially the fries), you have three choices, baby (1/3lbs), mama (1/2 lbs),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hello YELPERS!! This is my first review, and I have to say out of the 20 years that I have lived my life, I have never eaten a burger that was as delicious as this one. I think i got so excited that i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val`s rocks! What we do is park behind Curly`s go in have a beer and then go over to Val`s and order.. thats the best way to not have to fight for parking or sit & wait for a table..The steak...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I havent been here in years. I had gone a few times and of course it was really good. Everyone know about Vals Burgers. For some reason, the last time I went I didnt have a good experience....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Burgers. Ever.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Val's with high expectations since they have so many great reviews from fellow Yelpers...Starting from the top. Parking lot is small...it is very, very crowded, but we only waited for about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come all... but come hungry!I can't pick anyone item... its all absolutely wonderful.the shakes... REAL shakes!.... I usually get a banana shake with a baby burger and split an order of fries... and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FRESH...........BANANA............MILKSHAKESDo you really need to know anything else? Well, if you do then read on.As a kid growing up in the area Val's was always reserved as a special treat and to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there years ago after helping my brother move. I dunno if I was just really hungry (which I doubt) but the burgers were fantastic. Simple as that. Very good food!
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Val's to me is all about the burgers and Val's burgers are all about the meat. Cooked over an open flame, the meat used in the burgers are made to order and the patties are thick, juicy and tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 Stars.Let me start off with the good:Burgers are cooked to your liking, the staff is friendly. If you come strictly for the fresh burgers and fries, you won't be disappointed.Cons:Parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Comfort Food. I don't care that they don't take credit cards. Even if I had to pay them in pennies, I'd scrounge them up just to have my juicy bacon cheeseburger!
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mama burger, banana malt shake and fries. Two thumbs up from me. This quaint little mom and pop shop has made quite a reputation for itself and everyone I've chatted with has had nothing but good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Due to the massive hype this place was getting from a couple trusted friends, we finally tried this place. To sum it up, they offer a great diner-caliber burger. This place is like the place you used...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All right, I went back and I tried medium-well for my burger: MUCH better. My mistake there, getting it well-done.But it's still 3 stars for me, because the wait time is forever (I went around 7pm on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After I got done moving my fiance from her apartment to my house, I decided to treat my brothers for their help in moving us with lunch at the legendary Val's Burgers.With close to 300 reviews at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh yeah!They have mayo at the table.....they have MAYO at the table!!! Love the burgers....the fries and onion rings!!! Beer battered anything is great. The milkshakes....oh yeah. I'm lactose and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just as delicious as the last time... thank goodness as this may be last time dining out for a while... Got the baby burger again, tried the onion rings (YUM!) but it's really not a good stand in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made the excursion to the legendary Val's.This place is a STRONG 4. It will not disappoint.So why did it not receive a 5 from moi?Let's just say: The experience and restaurant were memorable,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so based on the rantings of other yelpers, the bf and i decided to make the trek to val's and see what the deal was all about. OMG. 18 hours later i think i am still full. i knew from the moment we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burgers,.. Family style. Friendly staff. Great milkshakes. Long lines but well worth the wait
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in Castro Valley/Hayward to eat. People talk a lot about the hamburgers in the other reviews. My Farorite is the Chicken Sandwich which comes with Fries. My next...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"the best banana shakes in the world"
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time going here and I was really disappointed. I had the baby burger and it didn't have any tomatoe, lettuce or onions. All it had was a BUNCH of sweet pickle, regular pickle, ketchup...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Val's since the 70's and it is fu-rickin' awesome!!! their burgers are as good as they get and their shakes are so good they should be illegal. The only quirk I have with them is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up going to Val's. It's family run (family actually live in the house in the back!), and a staple of Hayward/Castro Valley. The parking lot is tiny, and the wait is usually about 15-20 min, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good burger!i like their mushrooms, its like 4 bucks but they give you a lot. shakes are good too.i wouldnt come here on a weekend cause of the long wait and parking is insane. we tried going on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This super popular burger joint lives up to the hype. After reading and hearing so much at about this place, my wife and I finally had a chance to try it out. The burgers did live up to the hype. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one damn good burger at Val's. You have your choice of three sizes (baby, mama or papa) and they are juicy, flavorful and flame broiled right behind the counter. I personally would suggest...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night and its still one of the best burgers I've ever tasted. With that said, I have to let people know that if you are trying to evade the crowd and order to go, please, please,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is definitely a great place. The atmosphere is very old school, with great food, servers, and ambience. The burger was cooked perfectly, I love having the condiments on the side, (just ask for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger ever. Very lean meat and fresh condiments. It's CHARBROILED so it's definitely tasty. Not greasy and comes in three sizes. Nice crispy fries but does not come with the burger.. They also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The mecca of homestyle food and burgers: Val'sAnother opportunity to work in Hayward provided me the chance to go to Val's for my lunch break. I had read and heard from all the Yelpers how good their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OVERALL RATING:Service: 4Decor: 5Food: 3.5Dog-friendly: NA--------------------------------------------------Plus ( ):Great atmosphere! Service was awesome considering the amount of people at this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I read all the great reviews about this place .. so my husband and i wanted to see what the hype was all about. He ordered and mama burger w/ cheese and i got the grilled cheese on sourdough and a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good burgers! Funky retro vibe harkens back to the shows you used to watch in the 70s. I was hoping to hear 'Kiss my grits' from one of the waitresses and for the Fonz to come in, snap his...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hello Hellooo!Soo I've only eatin' here once BUT I was very pleased with my experience. I saw all the great reviews for this spot and was curious to see if the hype was real.It's been tough finding...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best plain burger in the Bay Area. Generous milk shakes, though poorly made and expensive. The vanilla ice cream is Thrifty, not Berkeley farms like the sign says, which is fine by me since Thrifty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My only "beef" pardon the bun I mean pun..is that his hours suk. Best dive in the east bay hands down, wait I havent spent much time on International blvd, I hear there are some great taco trucks, OK...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just want to see what happens when I use this new "update" feature
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a Hayward institution, this place has been there forever. The burgers are the real deal, highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good burgers. I think Mama's is the perfect size for an average person, Baby's is too small and Papa's is too big. The service is very good and friendly. It is completely country style...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top notch All-American burger joint!If you haven't, you gotta. Be sure to get a milkshake too. There's frequently a line, and parking's kinda difficult.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since this place has 3 million reviews, I'll keep it short. Good burger, but I think this place is slightly over-rated. It's not the best burger in the bay area, it's pretty good, but not amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What brings me to the fair city of Hayward, you may ask? Val's Burgers.I was on my way back from Oakland, and I decided to make the pilgrimage. Few places have been more highly rated on Yelp. I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chances are the other hundreds of reviews say anything you might need to know. But what I'd like to point out is that my waitress looked like a caricature of diner waitresses. Except real. Thick...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally tried this place last week, and I think this is my new favorite burger in the Bay Area. Got takeout for three of us: Baby burgers for all, with an order of fries and an order of onion rings,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After finding out Flint's B-B-Q wasn't what it used to be I was a little worried going to Val's Burgers an old time favorite for hamburgers and milk shakes. I was a bit pensive as I walked in. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Val's Burgers were goodNestled in a little ghetto hoodThe menu was big And there were a bunch of customer pigsBut all in all The burgers were off the wallThe fries were hella greasyAnd they made me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lemme tell you one thing. I did not feel like I was in the Bay Area in this restaurant. Oh no, I'd say South of here.. maybe even the Mid-West. And lemme tell you another thing the food is DELICIOUS....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp was right, these burgers were realllyyyy goood!! Yum! I had the baby burger with cheddar cheese and bacon, onion rings, and a root beer float. It was delicious! I would definitely come back here!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been having a lot of fun these last couple weeks because I've been taking an East Coast native to places that were part of my childhood. I was actually quite impressed when he requested to come...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I attended the Yelp event at Val's- I guess there was a confusion with the dates, because only 4 of us showed up. This turned out well because it might have been difficult to fit more at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is everything I hoped it would be - a family run diner with good food and good people. I'm not sure it took me back to a different decade, but it did take me back to a friendlier time, one which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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I have been going to Val's for 26 years now and I do understand the well deserved raves that they get. I have yet to eat a whole mama burger; so you do get your moneys worth. I order my burger medium rare...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in the world!, may be not the world but hey it's that good.If you're looking for diner style in 50s, you definitely check this place out. Their largest burger will make big mac like a mini...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to val's burger a few days ago. How can I not go to such a highly regarded burger joint so close to home? So we get there and look at the outside and it looks so run down in middle of rundown...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Took me over a year to finally eat here. Parking is a feat in itself. It's narrow, its limited, and it's virtually one lane on the side of the restaurant. We went in and waited for like 5 minutes....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so much about this place and when the opp came up, I trekked across the moat to the burbs and met friends here on a Thursday at 6:30 and it did NOT happen.The parking lot is a total CF....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like!!! They dont accept atm's or checks but that didnt matter. I think its still worth the time going back and forth.For a while I thought I was at Riverdale and that Archie and his buddy Jughead...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So after all the hype I've been reading up on Yelp, I finally had the time to hit up the famous "Val's Burgers" in Hayward. So what do I think? It was . . . okay. Yes, you read right, it was just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tough parking during dinner time unless you come extra early. Parking has always been difficult due to the shape of their lot. The route is a single lane going in AND out. Burgers are very good....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
plain, big, tasty burgers served on buns and tons of veggies and the sauce ..... hmmm yum ...... i miss Val's burger, like i wanna go back today to have it as lunch. It's the best burger in bay area....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
NOOOoooooOOOoooooo!What's up with that?? Why did my burger look nothing like the nice juicy ones in the pics posted by other reviewers?After months of drooling off of the photos for Val's burgers on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have driven from Turlock to eat at Val's. It is so worth the long drive to satisfy our Val's cravings. Luckily we have flexible work schedules that allow us to go when the crowds...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
BIG burgers. BIG serving of fries. BIG shakes where you get the extra in the steel cup it was made in on the side. Diner quality burgers but if you're into large portions, tis the place to be. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, when they say Burgers in their name, they mean BURGERS! This place rocks my world! Happened to pass by one day. Curiosity got the better of me and I had to go in to check it out. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad I got the Baby burger instead of Mama's. Patti's thicker than I thought and was cooked just the way I asked. You order everything seperate so it seems like it's cheaper but came out to about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Soggy, greasy, and flavorless burgers. Their patties are probably made from the same D-grade beef Taco Bell and Jack in the Box use. I'm not coming back here ever. The service was OK, but the burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't add much that everyone else hasn't added. I love my Baby Burger with Cheddar, Tomato and Bacon (and the bacon is nice and thick, none of that wussy stuff). I love the root beer shake. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place had a steady stream of regulars getting their take out orders. Michael, whom I assume is the owner was either just burnt out on his hosting duties or was having a bad day...didn't feel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to say much, since it's almost all been said. But I've been going to Vals since I was 7 years old, DAyum, that's been 20 years. I'm an old fart! I use to live on Kelly about a block up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I swear whats up with the negative comments? I've lived in hayward/castro valley for the past 20 years, and ONLY as of about 2 years ago, I finally went to Val's.Wow, what a damn good burger. They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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People should be jealous they do not live in the bay area for this reason! These burgers are the best thing you will ever try. Their milkshakes are the best you can find too.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Val's Burgers has been there for decades now! It's a great, small, family-owned restaurant that services the greatest burgers in the bay area. they also serve a great breakfast menu as well.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cant believe that i have lived in the Bay Area for 21 years and i had never herd of this place before. All i gotta say is 2 words. PAPA BURGER.I came to this place for the first time about a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i know i enjoyed the hamburger here. i also know the parking lot is usually full as is the restaurant. i'm an in and out kind of guy. i can't be parked in neutral waiting for a space. probably will...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place is great. It has that 50's diner feel and all the pictures of the place when you first get in there gives you the feeling that you know it is going to be good. The burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think Vals is way to overated. They should be renamed MEATLOAF burgers... I lived up the street from there for 9 years and went one time. Paid way too much for a burger that taste like meatloaf.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely for those in the mood for a great burger. Had me a tasty 'Mama' burger (1/2 lb of beef! Yikes!), fries, and a chocolate malt. Not doing too hot w/my pescatarian ways. Anyways, they're quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Grease is definately the word here! After reading many of the reviews on here, I decided that since I have lived in Hayward all my life, I need to finally say I have eaten at Val's. Took the hubby...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How much meat is there in a Papa?1lb!How juicy is the burger?Dripping!How do you eat a Papa without making a mess?Duno, still learning! But that's a good excuse to lick my fingers in public. (Now i've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not for the faint of appetite (or dieters)probably one of the 2 or 3 best burger places i've ever been to. my high school cross country coach used to take our team here 2 days before big races to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So DH and I were debating in the evening where to go to lunch the next day:DH: So, wanna go to lunch tomorrow?Me: YupDH: Wanna go somewhere on YelpMe: YupDH: Do you have anything in mindMe: Yup...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
simply a great burger!!! was a fiveI am not sure what happen maybe a bad day for the cook but the char broiled flavor was not as good as it could be!! The charbroiled is what makes the hamburger. so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off let me start off by saying as a teen in the South Bay I worked/managed a Kirk's Steakburgers so my burger standards are pretty high. ok...The meat itself in the burger had no taste at all! I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night was my first time at Val's, it was wonderful. The waitress was super nice, and brought us whatever we needed in a hurry. I got a rootbeer float which was amazing, topped with whipped cream,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Val's since before I was a revolutionary chef.It is the reason why I struggle with being completely vegetarian. (Sorry Vegan Sisters and Brothers). I have memories of eating a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are not a lot of places to goto in Hayward, but if you're ever in the area and could appreciate a good burger, fries and a shake, then this is a MUST GO destination! I moved out of the East Bay...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was inspired to find the best burger in the Bay Area after watching a diner show on the Cooking Channel. Low and behold I stumbled on a great review of Vals on Yelp. After seeing all the 5 star...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard about how great Val's was for years, but never made my way up to try it out. It wasn't until a co-worker of mine suggested it for lunch that i truly experienced the best burger of my life!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burgers!...............................I heard a whole lot of positive feedback from this joint. From locals, friends, food channel, co-workers, pretty much everywhere and everyone.. Alot of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm sad and depressed.....Val's never fails to cheer me up. Not sure if it's the enormous sized Papa burger that just brings a huge smile to my face or the genuine friendly service from the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went for the first time a few weeks ago on a friday night around 8:00 and there was a line out the door, GOOD SIGN. We sat at the counter and the waitress was so sweet. We got our burgers and WOW...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I live in Livermore, I'd only heard whispers of Val's greatness. My husband is currently demanding it to be his first meal after his diet is over. Anyway, my manager took me to Val's today and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
same old, same old.there is nothing outstanding on Val's menu.onion rings are okaaayyy...if they had curly fries i would give them another star.if they DO have curly fires, i'll shut up now.overall,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is as good as it gets in these parts. I love burgers and I eat them as often as I think I can get away with eating them and not killing my health or wasteline. This is the best tasting meat ive...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These Huge Burgers are on HIT!Delicious burgers cooked to perfection! I love that you can put whatever you want and how much you want in your burger. Onion rings were also yummy.These are ginormous...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's gets my vote for the best honest hamburger anywhere. I often travel and find myself comparing brand X burger to Val's. There is just no comparison. Val's sets the bar for excellence. Shakes are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, I know Val's. I lived in the East Bay for 17 years, so Val and I had an understanding. We would never publicize our relationship...we weren't Posh and Becks. But then I moved to the other side of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place ONLY takes cash.. no cards and no checks.. the food was great.. my second time going and it was just as good as the first.. there is going to be a wait.. i was with another person at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to treat yourself to a great hamburger at a local greasy spoon go to Val's! The burgers are good good good.The flavor can't be beat. They alone warrent 5 stars.The french fries are also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I was unlucky but the one time i went here, I got a charcoal burger (literally) and never went back. My sister loves this place but it's hard for me to recommend a trip all the way to Hayward.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight I rediscovered that I am indeed a little bit lactose intolerant. This is the worst news in the world since discovering I won't be getting my Flight of the Conchords DVD back from a guy I very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Val's Burgers, I heard about this place for so long and I thought it was all hype before i tryed it. The place really has good burgers. I had a papa burger that that got me real full and im a big...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is OMG! This is by far my favorite burger joint in the world. I would not be surprised if someone comes from overseas to come to Val's. I come to Val's as often as possible and if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once again puzzled by all the love being shown this place. I ordered the momma burger w/ onion, cheese, bacon and mayo and a side onion rings, total came to 13-15 bucks. The burger was okay, it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is where I learned that I have to choose between a burger and a shake. If I try to do both, I feel like Veruca Salt in her blueberry suit. Good thing I live downhill from Val's, you say. No, I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you would have asked me a month ago... John would you like to live in Hayward? I would have said.... I do not want to even visit Hayward! That all changed a couple weeks ago when I met my wife...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE:Went here with friends. Mama burger medium hits the spot. No need for all the fixings. Just a little ketchup, lettuce, raw onion. Amazing. The fries and rings are so addicting because they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I ate beef burgers, I loved this place! Now that I just eat chicken, my dinner options are slim. But when I do go, which is rarely, I make sure to get a chocolate chip milk shake and steak...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was told that the burgers at Val's are the best, so I had high expectations. The burgers are good. But my homemade burgers probably taste comparable. I prefer the burgers at Gordon Bierchs in SF...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, for over 10 years I've been coming here for the best burgers hands down ever and forever. I'm sure the food here has been cooked and prepared exactly as it has been for the last 50 years and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place after checking the reviews. The place is nice and its kind of 70's dinner place. the food is good i got the chicken burger it was good nothing out of flavour or magic but good at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"On a cold and chilly night, two hungry young people scoured the town for sustenace. Being the small town it was, and being two that were not fond of driving too far, they were at their wits end,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here when I was a student in Berkeley at LEAST twice a month for some of the tastiest burgers and milk shakes ever to grace the West coast. Yes, the wait can be brutal...especially on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here is what I have to say about Val's.I ordered the 1/2 lb mama burger with cheese, tomato, and lettuce.Mushrooms and onion rings for the sides.The goods:-Ambiance and decor / the 50s diner feel...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've started the "finding the perfect burger adventure" and with a lot of help from fellow yelpers, I bumped into this place. Coming from Concord, the drive wasn't as bad as I thought it would be....
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Val's for the first time after seeing all of the yelp reviews. It was almost shocking seeing how many people were willing to wait to cram themselves into a tiny little diner in a super odd...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PRO: Terrific tasting burgers, some of the best I have ever had. Open pit grills lets you see your burgers being made. Authentic old time THICK and CREAMY milkshakes, you can usually get two to 3...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
all i have to say is YUM! it reminds me of childhood .
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger place. The rootbeer floats are incredible. The milkshakes, huge. Not only are the portions big, but so is the taste. When you think of a "California" burger joint, this is the place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was going to have surgery the next day and couldn't eat until after midnight (and my surgery was at 2:30 in the afternoon - argh), so I told my husband I wanted to go to Val's to eat my "last...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Val's is a great place for a burger. Although Im a big guy there is NO WAY I can finish a Paper Burger! It was juicy and cooked medium...just the way I like it. I've had breakfast there as well and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Papa burger food coma, great mushroom
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sit down burger place I have ever been to. I highly recommend you get at least a mama burger and a milk shake here (very very good milkshakes!). Don't bother with the rest of the food,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was decison time and I faced a quandary: go to the opening of Pat Kuleto's Epic Roasthouse and Waterbar or wait 12-hours to grab a burger at Val's. I choose wisely----Val's.Friends at work said:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to eat and I enjoy a good hamburger. While working on Hotrods, a friend suggested we go to Val's. I was new to this side of the Bay and being a little picky about where I eat, I needed a little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations for this place. Since moving from Southern California, I have been looking for my Fatburger replacement.On a burger craving whim, I drove from Palo Alto to grab a late night...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love burgers. If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it'd have to be burgers. So when my friend told me that this was the best burger joint in all of California, I knew that I had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm...The chain has been wanting to take me here since we started dating, this is a place he grew up on eating at. Parking is VERY minimal and difficult, gotta go one-way and it's a dead end ( some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place!Well, OK, I only hate the fact that the parking lot sucks, the joint is really small, and the wait can be long if you don't get there at a strategic hour, like 6:30am.Seriously...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me here for the steak sandwiches and milkshakes. We must've been lucky, because though the restaurant was crowded we got a table pretty much right away. Both were delicious, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is legendary. The first time I went here, I got the papa burger. I heard about this one pound burger and wanted to give it a shot. For me, it's more of a way to challenge yourself. You...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading Scotty D's awesome review of Val's, I knew exactly where to take my cousin just back from Iraq for some awesome grub in the East Bay. I grew up nearby and went to Val's throughout my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot believe my co-workers have been hiding this place from me. We should be eating here at least weekly.This is a real diner, folks, the kind you won't experience at Mel's. Burgers come in 3...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having grown up in the Val's neighborhood, I think I have tried almost everything on the menu. The best burgers and shakes hands-down. Breakfast is also a hit and shouldn't be missed. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here since I was a little girl. Now that I live in L.A. it is something that I truly miss. The baby burger is even a little big for me, so my classic combo is always the linguisa...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love this local burger joint. People all over the bay area have come to Hayward to try one of the (if not the) best burger in the bay area. The only thing you have to worry about...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our first time here thanks to Yelp. We had dinner here last night. It was crowded...we sat at the counter. Right in front of the grill. Fun to watch them cooking the burgers. I had a baby burger with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food. I usually get the mama burger and you can fix it up how you want. I have also had the onion rings, fries and shakes, all recommended. But dont forget the breakfast, they have hearty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best Burger in the West!Come hungry and leave full when you order a mouth watering burger from Val's. Juicy and huge are the words that come to mind (that's what she said) when I think Val's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that Val's exists in 2007 is proof that humanity hasn't lost all of its decency. Seriously, this place is perfect. Close your eyes and picture your ideal burger joint. That's Val's. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Burgers in the East Bay. Flame grilled. Huge portions. Classic burger you cant find anywhere. Try a root beer float their ridiculously huge. This ain't the place if your watching your figure....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
People that hate Val's Burgers are the same people that hate free money. nuff said
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'll have to be the dissenting voice of opinion here. I didn't find the burger very flavorful. The meat was bland, and the only flavoring came from the mayo and ketchup. The slice of cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The owner goes out of his way to purchase excellent quality beef.I don't bother with the burgers, I go for a small or large steak sandwich and I am always satisfied.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super friendly service. Super delicious burgers (cooked exactly to order), fries (crisp, golden and not greasy) and thick creamy shakes. It really is a special place. The food coma after you leave...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4 1/2 stars.- Baby burger (the perfect size) with cheese, grilled onions, and tomato- Both the banana and the pumpkin milkshake are so incredibly delicious. The milkshakes are enough for two to share...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What to say, what to say? After years of hearing about Val's I finally went for dinner last night. I know long over due! I have a feeling that if rating a restaurant by how many of the restaurant's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i went here because of the great reviews on yelp...and i was very disappointed. the food here is hyped up to be better than what it was. i got a baby burger and ordered it medium-well and it came...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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My family and I have been eating at Val's for years. Best burgers bar none! Old time authentic diner decor can't be beat. Too bad the service has me wondering if I'll spend another dollar there again. I took a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here a few times and always enjoyed the food, service was usually very friendly and pretty fast. papa burger is huge but worth every bite, but i think i'll stick to the mama burger unless i want...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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I REALLY don't understand the rave reviews of this place. I tried really hard to like it, returned a total of 6 times over a year (yes, I'm stubborn), and nope, nasty across the board. This is a greasy...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on many visits to this establishment, most recently 11/7/07.The classic feel and atmosphere of this diner only add to the dining experience....I don't remember ever having better...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on multiple visits to Val's, with an emphasis on the Yelp Dinner at Val's Burgers on November 7, '07.We showed up here a little early for dinner and hung out to seek out other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok!, Background Musichttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC4LBDH5Ev4Skee LoI wishI wish I was a bit biggerI would a get Papa BurgerI wish I was a bit biggerI could drink a full glass of ShakeI wish I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could never speak ill of Val's and I would hope that anyone who might would quickly be struck down by the powers that be! Val's is one of the best places I've ever had the pleasure of dining at....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4 1/2 starsMmmm, grilled meat. Ordered the Mama 1/2 lb'er cooked medium. It came well done (minus 1/4 star), so it was a tad dry but was still tasty. Everyone else got their burgers cooked as ordered....
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm mama, the name gets me everytime, can never go wrong with meat and cheese right? I feel like im in an old fashioned diner here its small and the walls are filled with campy americana, not like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't do "Americana". I'm not a fan of apple pie. Baseball makes me snore. I've read hot dog ingredients, no thanks. I've never seen any of the Godfather movies. The appeal of "Southern Rock"...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As everyone has already said, Val's has a very good burger. They are fresh and very tastey. they give you so much friends it's hard to finish if you wanna eat your burger. I really like there chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If my life depended on one thing you might as well check for a pulse because Val's Burgers are drop dead the best burger I've ever had. I willingly drive miles upon miles to sit in this antique booth...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Meat is 5 stars! It was the best tasting burger that I have had in a long time. Make sure to bring cash, though as they don't take credit cards. I had a baby burger, which at 1/3 lb. is far from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved Val's. They have the best burgers and shakes. I had a Mama burger with swiss cheese. My buddy and I shared a basket of grilled mushrooms. I also had an Orange Sherbet shake. My whole...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the family of burger which consist of: papa, mama & baby burger was just not for me as well not for him either.i had the mama( 1/2 lb) and he had the papa (1lb) and it was the most dismaying episode...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good burger served here. Fresh and made to order. Love that superb medium rare mama burger with a slice of swiss or cheddar. Now two complaints and one remedy. Waiting can be long- Remedy get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers and fries tasted awesome. Parking is a bitch. but damn they should have a Vals Burgers everywhere.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Parking sucks mighty a**, and it boggles my mind seeing there is a house situated on their lot (does anyone really live there?), BUT they sure do have the best burgers and root beer float in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food orgasm time! I will agree with the other Yelp reviewers...these burgers are good! Big and juicy with the right spices...good, good, good!!! A rare gem in Hayward!
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't miss meat that much on the weekdays. Since giving up meat, I can resist the temptation pretty well. More than that, even when I can eat meat during the weekends, I don't eat as much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Did I just get an unusually bad burger? Meat was unseasoned and very very dry. Basically, it had no real flavor, like ground round. I know this is an institution, and I had a very good burger here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is true I've had Kobe Burgers in the past that cost me $30 bucks in vegas.. and the burgers here at Vals are just as good.. The shakes are also the best.. we've been to many places.. this place.....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Val's since my undergrad days at CSUH (00-02). One of my friends clued me in on this spot and we hit it up one day in between classes. I've been a faithful fan of Val's since...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Have to say not my kind of spot. My dad and sister kept asking me if I have visited Val's yet. After a bit of urging for a bit, I did.I ordered a burger as 'they are to die for.' Mine dripped of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the place for the best hamburgers, shakes or steak sandwiches anywhere. The setting is 1950's. No one leaves this place hungry. Where else can you get baby burger, mama burger or papa...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely Hands Down, the BEST BURGERS in the Bay area.Their burgers are mouth watering, and the original retro diner is always packed with lines of people waiting. Their chocolate milkshakes are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I forgot how much I LOVE VAL'S!!! I hadn't been there for at least a year, but I went tonight and remembered why this is the best burger place around! I usually get the mama burger with bacon,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With over 100 reviews and a 4.5 star rating, I'm sure there aren't any compliments that haven't already been said. I am a HUGE burger fan and this is the best around. This is what Thomas Keller...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'm not a burger person. I wouldn't be able to appreciate a $10 burger, let alone a $50 burger, etc, etc.BUTI love Val's. My family has been coming here for YEARS. Since my dad was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I went was with my wife, she said, I should get the momma burger. Did not listen to her at all and went all in and got the pappa burger. Lets just say I should have listened to her.......
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars because of the varying experiences at this joint.FIRST visit:--served promptly by an older lady with blondish/white hair. she was super friendly and sat with us across the table to order,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the burger's and the Vanilla Malts in this place. Top Notch! Too bad its not open on Sunday and Monday. But it's open till 10pm on the other days.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Val's is more than just a good burger, it's an experience. I've been going for 30 years and still stop in a couple of times each year since I've moved to the North Bay. Old style diner. We actually drove out a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there is a TRUE hamburger heaven, it's Val's. Founded in 1958, despite the neon clock that proclaims "1950," Val's is still steadfastly anchored in the decade that was so wonderfully depicted in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Val's. I'm feeling all nostalgic for our "redneck birthday dinner" for my stepbrother now. . . See, stepbro likes to eat. Although from what I can tell he goes for quantity and not quality. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember going to Val's for the first time when i was in six grade back in 92-93 for my friends B-day. I ordered a mama burger it was huge. My friend's dad ordered a papa burger. I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is Hamburger Heaven!!! My aunt used to live a few blocks from Val's and I would always get excited when going to her house because there was a chance of eating at Val's. This is the Bay...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It had to happen eventually. I disagree with my friend Eric W about something.Val's burgers are absolutely better than the good burgers at many other establishments in the bay area. I'm trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to Hell.This is what happens when you betray a relationship built on trust, love, respect, caring, and long term happiness.But that's what I did, and I am definitely going to Hell. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I were to just rate the burgers - 5 stars easy. The rating dip is because the french fries and home fries are just OK. But, the burgers...you have to have one. I usually have my burger with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on Weds. for dinner w/friends. The place is unassuming in a sorta cute way. The burgers are PHENOMENAL. If this place was in SF, I would have a problem. I tried my friend's mint-chip...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no other burger than a Val's burger. I'm very picky about the flavor of beef and Vals is the best I have had. If you like medium rare or rare you have to have good tasting meat. Krayon's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Val's Burgers after reading eric k.'s review, we made a stop there last weekend late in the day on a Saturday afternoon and let me tell you it was still busy. The parking is horrible, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Val's. When my entire family croaks at ages 30 to 50, I will lovingly gasp out a "Vaaaaaal's!!!!" as my last breath. It's true: my brother and I have been taking his kids there for, oh, their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The milkshakes alone are worth 5 stars. You can have any flavor ice cream made into a milkshake, and boy are they delicious!The food is good, too. Be prepared for old waitresses, some have missing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll let everyone else review the great burgers and fries, and hope that if you haven't yet experienced the nirvana that is Val's, you soon will get your hungry mouth over to this delightful...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really good time when I came. I didn't have to wait long because we sat at the counter. I was a little disturbed over the mayo just sitting out and wondered how many hours it had been sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice now, after being enlightened to its existence by a girlfriend. She told me all about how her brother goes for the papa burger all the time, no produce (he's a teenage boy...what...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If there were an option for 3.5 that's what I would rate this place. I've been there twice. Once to have lunch and the other to try the breakfast. On my lunch outing, I ordered a baby burger with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome burger. I don't even know how to describe what was so great about it; it's almost like I've never had a burger that tasted quite like the ones made here. Usually to me, a burger is just a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yup... that good... true on the parking lot...true on the quality of the food...try not to go during peak times and you should be great..tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's Hamburgers is quite possibly the greatest hamburger place in the world. I have eaten a lot of hamburgers at a lot of different places in my time, but nothing beats the deliciousness that is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is obvious that Val's is amazing. When I was little this was the place to go for my birthday dinner every year. Now it's a place to go where my friends and I can reminisce and have amazing food.The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I went to Val's was because someone I don't know well on campus randomly asked if I wanted to go & get something to eat. And this person offered to drive. So of course I said yes....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH.MY.GOD. This is a good burger! I don't think I've had a juicer, more flavor-filled burger in a long time...maybe ever? Yeah you pay extra for grilled onions but you get a PLATE of grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's all the fuss about?This place does not have the best burger at all. It really does taste like any other regular burger to me...Heck, I'd rather eat at In-n-Out and avoid the small tiny parking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best banana milkshake you will ever have.I promise you.Damn good burger too.Free pickles and stuffs on the table?Gooood.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place does have the yummiest of yummy burgers if you eat at the restaurant. I don't know what the difference is, but they are just not the same when you take away. Maybe that is why a previous...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fairly healthy eater generally but once in a while I'll splurge and bring myself one step closer to a heart attack.There are few other places better to do so than at Val's. You'll think you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awsome. I can't stress how great this place is. I ate this once and i loved the burgers. I hate the 1/2lb and its was so good I have to come back. The place looks great and looks like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's makes the most mouthwatering burgers! They're big and juicy and full of flavor. Awesome fries and a typical burger joint atmosphere. The wall near the entrance is covered with photos of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG i am soooo full of meat! split the mama burger (add the sauteed mushrooms, but it's enough for at least two burgers!), munched on onion rings and fries, and topped it all off with a heavenly thin...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can NEVER go wrong at Val's. It's an East Bay classic and it doesn't matter what you order, it will be delicious. I have always loved old school diners, and this one is super authentic, from the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My 5 year old and I went there for the first time today and we both enjoyed my meal. I ordered a mama burger and a basket of fries, he ordered a hot dog w/ chilli on the side. We both loved my burger...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live a few blocks from here when I was a kid so its tastes have basically formed by buds. I love the old school "American Graffiti" vibe it brings out... and not the saturated, kitschy,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a meaty loaded burgery-sandwichy french fries milkshake eating moster - this is the joint for you!! The biggest and one of the best burger places in the East Bay. Be prepared to eat and to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to love this place, I really did. After seeing it listed as one of the best burger joints in the bay area, I attempted to go there twice. I tried to go there the first time for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger fix, though it's a little out of the way by East Bay-West Bay standards. There's usually a wait, but for down home burger normalcy and no glamour save the retro stylie, it's pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best burgers I've ever had, period. Just go, you'll see.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update 7/30/07I went to Val's last week with my mom and daughter. I have to say it has changed. I had always had the baby burger..And it always seemed pretty big.I have had 1/3 lbs'ers at a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Baby burgers, Mama burgers and Pap burgers - oh my! We've been hitting this local joint since I was a kid. It's an old school diner with the best burgers, fries and shakes ever. I'm convinced that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent burgers, charbroiled, though they don't quite have the old-time taste I remember as a kid. Papa burger (1 lb.) sets you back almost $10 yet the Mama burger (1/2 lb.) is $5.45, the Baby one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers, yummy onion rings...but I'd go back again and again just for those HUGE real ice cream shakes! Love how they give you half in an old fashioned glass with whip cream and the other half in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, man. I am SO FULL.Son of a bitch, I can't even feel my toes. I can barely breathe.But oh, how wonderful it was to get to this state of misery. First off, the atmosphere of Val's is really fun....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here when I was in high school. Back then, I was friends with my metabolism and could afford to eat the burgers here, which come in three sizes, Baby, Mama, and Papa. Which one you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of course this place is fun. How could a 50s retro burger joint with huge shakes not be awesome? Not on my Atkins diet menu, but sometimes ya just gotta splurge. Would give it five stars if they were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's and Paps and Babies OH MY! Any size burger you choose, your mouth will thank you (don't forget to add the sauteed mushrooms!) This is such a classic after work/school burger spot, deliciously...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must agree 150% with Farah S. These are the best place to get "your honkin' big American burger with steak fries and a shake" that I know of? Every visit I will get a Papa burger and and although I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Believe it or not, I've been in Hayward all these years, and I have never tried Val's until recently. It could be the fact that it's all the way on the Northeast side, while I'm on the Southwest side,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get your baby burgers with cheese to go. If you dine in, it will not taste half as good since you're responsible for putting on the fixings instead of the experts. Onion rings, check. Milkshake,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended Burger: Mama Burger! This joint has some of the best burgers around! I first heard of this place in SF Chronicle's Cheap Eats Around the Bay, and was fall-off-my-chair shocked that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the mood for a good ol' American burger, than Val's is the place for you. The burger is cooked to your liking and the patty is true to size. At times, the flavor of the patty can be a hit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Val's since 1992. It's an old 1950's (I think) diner that has not really been updated. It's very popular! (Grade: A)If you're a guy, then you must get the "Papa" burger! It has 1...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quick Update:This is now one of our regular places and it is always spectacular. The mustached man actually does smile and I never even had to flash him. Maybe he was just having a bad day before or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great giant burgers are served here. My only problem is that the meat is usually bigger than the actual bread, which can be a problem if you don't want the mess all over your t-shirt. Val's is always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best burger in the Bay Area! It feels like I'm at a truck stop but the burger, fries, and shake is to die for! My only complaint is that its a bit hard to find.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's will always be my favorite place for a burger. Val's mustbe a portal to another time. Get the Papa Burger on a french roll.It's a pound of beef that I can never seem to finish there, but that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK so I had my second experience at Vals today at lunch and I have to say that I enjoyed it very much. The first time I shared a Mama burger and they actually split it for us and put it on 2 separate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You come here to die, not diet. If you're in punk-bitch mode, stay away from here, it ain't for you. Burgers come in 3 sizes: baby, mama, papa. Go for the papa (1 lb of ground glorious beef), get it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger, but not the best I've ever had. I like the pretty cool old diner vibe, and the old crusty waitresses give the place an added touch.I don't know if I'd travel more than 10 miles, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say 4.5 stars...My husband and I are willing to make the drive from San Jose or San Francisco (wherever it has been that we were living at the time) to eat a burger from here...the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think there is anything special about this place. The burgers are average. I make a better one on my grill.The milkshakes are to die for. But they're so expensive. It's nothing special to me.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are pretty much the best around, the meat actually tastes very good, even the fat that all meat has associated with it is tasty fat. (I don't each much meat, especially mammal, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't like this place, then you must not be a burger lover because this place is all that it's hyped up to be. The meat is juicy and fresh, they perfectly cook the burgers to order, serve a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made the trip to Val's, a fan favorite. I went on a friday night, and my roommate's car brokedown and had to be towed. We ended up taking a cab from Hayward to San Francisco. That was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am sort of disappointed. I thought a Val's Burger would blow my mind clear out of my skull.But it's just a burger.I think the hipsters are discombobulated by having to come out to Hayward.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends tell me that this is one of the best burger joints in the East Bay. I wouldn't know because I am a vegetarian. When I watch my friends bite into their momma or poppa burgers, I really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to do it...give it a 5. I just went back to Val's after not having been there in 20 years. It is just like the memory, a great, great hamburger and milkshake.The ambience is perfect. Go there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so you have to WAIT... But once you get your food.. It's Yummy.Reminds me of when I was a Kid back in the Mid-West kid of food.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was born and raised in Hayward and this was the local place to hit up for the environment and food quality. I remember my old Hayward High baseball team going there and we'd all eat papa burgers....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good it's not even funny. I eat here whenever I can. My fiancee and I live 8 blocks away, so my arteries are already clogged with their wonderful 1-pound Papa burger byproducts. MMMMmmmm.Very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST burger joint in the East Bay. Great milkshakes, Great fries, and of course....the freshest & best tasting burgers!
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Milkshakes - I used to live right next to this place... my main complaint would be that they are closed Sundays... and I think Mondays. SIlly days to be closed.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: 11/07/2007Is it me or the Papa Burger got bigger? I use to finish two of these back in the days.==============================================If you're in the East Bay.... Just go to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place to get your honkin' big American burger with steak fries and a shake! I don't think this place has changed much from the '50's. I grew up going to this lil' gem in HWD for birthdays,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best comfort food on earth. Just have time to waste while you wait to be seated, and save up your appetite, for the burgers and REAL chocolate shakes.
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe some of these viewers had any kind of bad experience at a place like Val's! I've been going there for over 15 years and NEVER had a bad experience there! BEST Burgers in town!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE ALERT 10/27/07Finally made it to Val's again the other night and it was glorious . . .The Mama burger (1/2 pound) with grilled onions, cheddar cheese, BACON, yes there was BACON on it and all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the thick milkshakes are a must have if you go to this place. Just don't order them to go b/c they put them in a really small styrofoam cup which is the same price as the sit down 2 glass variety. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually on the modest side, but I am AWESOME...at eating these burgers. Val's is the best burger I've had in the Bay Area. I think it's my third favorite burger, next to Billy Goat and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
quaint mom& pop's joint basic greasy burgers (i had the baby burger & hubby had the papa burger)he ordered ice cream float (yummy)onion rings (yummy) , steak fries, and mushrooms were plentiful!small...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh the food here is so awesome! Burger and milkshake. I always get the papa burger and the milkshake. For those of you who swims as much as I do, papa is your choice! Although I have to say,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Vals burgers do not live up to the hype...to be honest, they are down right shitty... but their milkshakes are out of this world. their wait staff are always in a pissy mood, but i would be too if i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are huge and yummy but not the best I've ever had. Milkshakes are good. I prefer the breakfast menu over the burgers because of the large portions and I can ask for crispy hash browns....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go if you're on a diet -- but this diner has the best burgers and milkshakes ever! Very yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here today after reading the yelp reviews and also seeing the place featured in the AAA magazine. I was underwhelmed.I pull up to the parking lot and there's a swarm of people outside. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Val's has always been there for me. It is located in my hometown of Hayweird. Through the years it has pretty much remaind the same. Except now it gets even more crowded. It has been there like a good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a fucking legend. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner- all fantastic. I'm so annoyed with those "old fashioned" diners that have pictures of things from the 50's on the walls and a jukebox that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger joint, PERIOD! I grew up in CV with these burgers and never got sick of them =P. I haven't been disspointed by anything on their menu! Haven't try them yet? Get your ass over there! =P
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Val's after noticing there #1 rating for burgers in AOL's Cityguide. After trying the burger, I now know why there the best in the bay. The burger was excellent. The meat is chargrilled and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are great, the shakes divine.A finer diner in which to dineYou will not findA baby burger is sure to pleaseThe fries and shakes they custom freezeSlowly clogging your arteries
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place had been around as long as I can remember, but I am only 22 so what do I know! Anyway, this place is great. Its a small place that makes you feel like your at home. The wait is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Val's since I was a little girl, my whole family loves the place. Dont go there for a fine dining white table cloth experience but go there to have the BEST burger (Nation's come...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great milk shakes...need I say more!!! Val's is one of those classic diner-type places that haven't changed in 40 or 50 years. I was there a couple of days ago and left tremendously upset that I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have thought people would enthusiastically wait 30 minutes for burgers and fries? Well, at Val's, you can find lots of folks doing just that. Located in an area where you can just tell word...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not your In-N-Out type of burger. It's more of the truckstop diner type of atmosphere serving ground steak for a burger. Imagine putting a chuck steak into a grinder, lightly seasoned with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Castro Valley for over fifteen years. I've been to Val's more than I wanted to. While the atmosphere is great, the hamburgers seem to be made from fat free beef. They have a texture and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, don't hurt me. I went to Val's and my family was all gung ho about it. They told me that it was featured in the Sunset magazine and it is also in this month's AAA magazine. So here's the thing. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank You thank You Thank You Yelp, finally a decent place in the Hayward/Castro Valley to eat and get some good take out! (or dine in) And Oh My! watch out Gayle (Oprah's Best Friend) You have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, a one pound burger...imagine that! This place makes you feel like you're back in the 50s. I was nervous because me and three friends of mine didn't seemed like we belong there. One friend is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Local joint.Diner joint.CASUAL CASUAL.greasy thick burgers.fast service.THICK ASS milkshakes.if you want to give yourself a heart attack come and lick something here.the onion rings are GOOOOOOD.and,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a greasy, yummy burger and bomb ass milkshakes? Val's in your place to go! I use to eat here all the time when I worked in Hayward. The cheeseburger with mushroom is AWESOME. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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I grew up in Castro Valley and really didn't know what a good thing I had right in my back yard until Sunset Magazine named Val's Burgers "The Best in the West" several years back. Val's is one of th...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I moved out to the the Bay Area I have heard about Val's. From all the stories this place held the secret to the ultimate burger. I finally went last year fully expecting to be wowed....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Val's definitely has locals-only appeal, so it's not your place if you were looking for something touristy. Come here for charbroiled burgers, no frills. Location is somewhat of out of the way unless...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to give Val's a good review, to join the others on Yelp, but I couldn't. There wasn't anything to rave about. The quality of meat was above average but when I asked for medium-rare, it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok the burgers were good - but i didn't like the fact you had to pay for tomatos - what's up with that?
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Val's was good, but it wasn't exceptional. We both ordered medium rare (like it should be). Hers came back well done and mine was medium-well. Even overdone my burger was good, but I would have rather...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been patronizing Val's for nearly 20 years. Their meat is of the highest quality and the food is straightforward. I've had $16 Kobe Beef and Bleu Cheese Burgers that were good but don't compare...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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Everyone Loves Val's. It's hommie and 50's look'n. Makes you think your back in the day the way it used to be. They make their own milk shakes mmmmm. The food is cooked to view and they way they d...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/01/2005
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I have only been to this place once but i'd have to say it was pretty darn good. The burgers were not greasy like most fast foods. Everything was fresh the tomatoes, onions, pickels etc. You added the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though Val's is well known for their burgers, my family used to frequently stop here for breakfast on the way home from church. Fluffly pancakes, fluffier scrambled eggs and THICK slices of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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Vals has been providing quality and delicious burgers for decades. Throughout their operation, they've been owned by the same family -- being passed down from father, to his son who now operates it. You'll...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Val's is by far my favorite diner/hamburger joint. Val's has been around for years, and you can see that in the massive display of pictures and articles and awards on the wall when you walk in. Run by...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Val's Burger's located on Kelly Street (where B and Kelly meet, near the Castro Valley border) has the best burgers in the East Bay bar none. Val's is situated in a classic old-school, 1950's wood...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My S.O. and I stopped by here one evening after a long motorcycle ride and got the surprise of our life. It was almost better than sex! All of the meats served are either butchered or ground fresh on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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I thought, "Yeah, everyone thinks they grew up with the world's greatest burgers and shakes," so I went in with a chip on my shoulder. Was I ever wrong. Go there and worship their burgers and shakes and enjoy...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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This place is great!!!! They have the best milk shakes ever. Prices are great for a considerable amount of food. It all tastes so YUMMY!!! Definately a good place when you're in the mood for a good old...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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Old fashion burger, Giant and Juicy, with a old school atmosphere. Reminds me of an something you would see out of Happy Days. Best tasting burgers I have ever found in the East Bay. Friendly staff and huge...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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I've been coming here for burgers since I was five years old, when I used to order the baby burger (1/3 pound), I've sinced moved on the the momma burger 2/3 pounds the recipe hasn't changed a bit. Big, juicy...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some will argue Val's has the best burgers in the East Bay and they might be right. A family owned business since it opened in the 1950's, Vals is known for Huge Hamburgers (the Baby 1/4 pound, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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I've relocated from the California Bay Area to Houston, Texas and the meal I miss the most (and both Houston and the S.F. Bay Area has unquestionably great food) is Val's burgers! Made to order--Quality prime...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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Vals.If you live in the East Bay and do not know this name ,I feel sorry for you.This is THE best burger and shake joint.It's the real deal 50's diner.Not some "made to look like a diner" place. Here are some...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2004
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If you want a burger that would shame In-N-Out or a steak that makes you forget Outback, Val's is the place to go. It's a little tiny hole-in-the-wall type of place that has a vintage diner feel and seriously...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2004
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I've been eating Val's Burgers for years! Even though I no longer live in the Bay Area, I still go back for a Val's burger every time I'm in town. You can't find a better burger anywhere. It's small and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2003
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Val's burgers, fries, milk shakes and banana splits are the very best in the bay area! I cannot understand why In & Out would be ranked number 1!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2003
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Get the mama for regular folks, but if u are really hungry, get the papa. It doesnt look like it when u get it, but these are the best burgers anywhere. Dont drown it with a lot of condiments either. Get a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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Val's should have been number 1. Great char-broiled taste. Would like to see them keep their condiments refrigerated though.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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I've been going to Val's though both ownerships for more than 35 years, the food quality is a step ahead of most restaurants. I know that the meal I order is going to be consistant to all the ones before. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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I love the food at Val's from burgers to everything else.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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This burger is an "event." It's also not for the feint of heart or a calorie pincher. But for a special occasion - or when ya just gotta have a burger.......why settle? Go for a Val's Buger! My favorite is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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VAL'S HAS IT ALL.... GOOD FOOD, GOOD PEOPLE & A GOOD ATMOSPHERE. IF YOU WANT AN AUTHENTIC "CLASSIC DINER" EXPERIENCE OR IF YOUR TASTEBUDS ARE CRAVING A THINK JUICY HAMBURGER, THEN YOU DEFINATELY HAVE TO VISIT...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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Very juicy, and tender, cooked to perfection. Always fresh condiments, and a slightly toasted bun. Perfecto!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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Val's Burgers is an East Bay highlight. Great burgers and tasty shakes in a perfect diner atmosphere. Family owned and operated, excellence all around. Locals love it, and visitors come back every time they...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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There hamburgers, and all their food is great, reminds me of being a kid again, going to a great resturant
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Great Burgers. Order one of their terrific Milk Shakes and you get the metal container holding the excess, that it was made in. Parking is atrocious. You're going to have to wait outside or jammed inside,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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This is the best burger joint ever! The burgers are cooked the way you want them and all the condiments (onions, pickles, etc) are on each table. The shakes are fountain style and the basket of fries are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Val's has the best burgers in the Bay Area! You get great value and good taste. Frequently, it's a long wait, but once seated, you get fast service. The burgers are always good and they have the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Val's is a tradition in our family. I have been going there since I was a kid. Parking is HORRIBLE! Great burgers, great "Greasy spoon" atmosphere. Family Owned and operated. Family lives in back of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2002
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I have been going to Val's since moving here 5 years ago and they have the best burgers around! The service is great, a bunch of women who have worked their for years and know their regulars well. My only...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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I end up being rolled out of there, the burgers are great, there's a ton of choices and you can have them anyway you want them. The extras are unbelievable!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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In n Out can not begin to compare with VAL's. Quality, quantity, and a comfortable place to sit and enjoy a meal. A favorite in town for over 40 years, my mother took me there as a kid, and my son and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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I'm a huge burger fan! I've been to most of the burger places in the bay, and Val's is by far the best. A little costly, but I guess "you get what you pay for."
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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Momma burgers. Best in the area. Condiments on tables, pickles, tomatoes, relish, onions. Pile it all high and enjoy. Excellent beef stew also. IT'S ALL GOOD AT VAL'S.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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While I agree In & Out Burgers are great, I like to give my business to "family run" businesses such as Vals. I have always received great service and wonderful food.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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This is a great place for burgers cooked to your order, all the fixins' are on the table and you can add as much as you wish. The milkshakes are killer, real ice cream and they bring the mixing can to your...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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This is "NO" fast food place, it's a place where you sit down and revisit how burgers used to be made BEFORE fast food processing. Optional cheddar cheese is also a must!!! If you really want a burger that...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Best Burgers and shankes around the Bay Area. A must for those who like the "Old Style" burger joints.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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Best tasting buger in bay area. Not fancy burgers like barneys, but quality of meat is better. Have baby (1/3#). mama (1/2#) & papa (1 full#). BUn or french rool. Best milk shakes on the west coast! Only...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2002
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There is nothing better than kicking back after a long day's work and sipping one Val's famous milkshakes, then wolfing down the best burger and onions rings you'll ever eat. There's more than burgers on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2002
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step back to the 1950s with honest hamburgers, chocolate malts, prime rib stew. non meat-based menu items can disappoint...
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burgers from back in the day...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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fast and friendly, val's serves up burgers, dogs, chili, tuna melts, and clean, crisp fries...
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