DAIRY BELLE PERMANENTLY CLOSED?!?!? My heart is broken! I started coming here when I was 12 in 1967. Back then a soft-serve ice cream cone, chocolate, vanilla or twist was 10¢. A chocolate-dipped cone was 15¢. Or, you could get a large (very!) cone for 25¢. The best on a hot summer day! It was always a challenge to eat that big cone before the sun started to melt it! More recently my favorite meal was their grilled cheese sandwich with bacon, pickles on the side, the best fries you've ever had, and a root beer. For a treat, a chocolate malt or a Riptide, chocolate ice cream with raspberry swirl. Another treasured business gone. A gotta-have-it food craving doomed to be forever unsatisfied! To the family that owned Dairy Belle, there will never be another you. Thank you for the memories! read more

I finally got to try this spot with friends, and we ordered a small carne asada fries, a patty melt, a grilled cheese, and a Riptide. The carne asada fries were a hit and definitely enough to share between two people. My husband really liked the patty melt, and the grilled cheese also hit the spot. The Riptide was really good--we went with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Butterfinger mix-ins, which I'd recommend. Next time, I'd love to try one of their soft serve cones. There's ample parking available, and they also have a few booths inside if you want to dine in read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Carne Asada Fries small size - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

Came here with a friend on a Saturday! It's been on our list of places to go ever since we saw it on grubwithmike's video :) We had to get the riptide with the cinnamon toast crunch and butterfingers and a chocolate soft serve! I really enjoyed it. There's lots of seating inside and outside. Fast service as well! I definitely want to come back again to try different riptide combos :) read more

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Great service, delicious and carefully prepared food, and a great, calm vibe. I always enjoy getting food and dining in here because it is always a safe, inviting space. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Fried Fish Sandwich and Fries - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

My brother and I made a stop to try the riptide here before a family gathering, and it was sooOo yummyyy!! We got it with Oreo, Heath, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch! Such a good mix!!! Nothing tasted stale, and they mix the toppings throughout the ice cream, which is amazing, so you're eating Oreo, Heath, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch throughout. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. It's pretty filling, so also recommend eating the riptide with a buddy. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Riptide (with Oreo, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Heath) - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

In my opinion their carne asada fries are the best it's always hot and fresh! The ice cream cones and all things made with ice cream are always delicious from here. I'm not a big fan of their burgers or other meals but the fries and ice cream are the best! The service is quick and you get greeted when walking in. The style of this restaurant is cute because it gives you a feel for vintage vibes. The prices have changed a bit within the last couple of years as the small carne asada fries used to be $10-$12 and a large carne asada used to be $14-16. Now a small carne asada fries is $21 with tax. I believe a small ice cream used to be $2-$3 now it's about $4-$5 with tax. I know prices have raised due to economic changes but I would recommend trying this place at least once! read more

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I like this diner. Love their riptide. Vanilla and Oreo swirl ice cream. Their burgers are hit or miss. Their fries are tasty. They have good chicken sandwich. Staff are pretty cool and chill. It's a good place to check out if you haven't. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Hot Fudge Sundaes - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

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I placed a phone order for a small carne asada fries and a small fry. When I arrived to pick up my order, I was instead given carne asada fries and a soda. I immediately told the cashier about the mistake, and instead of correcting it, she charged me the difference for a small fry, even though the error was not mine. The situation was made more frustrating when the card reader wouldn't properly process my Apple Pay, which I had already used to pay for the original order. For two small items, my total came out to $27.57. I asked if the small carne asada fries were really $18.99, because the pricing listed on their Yelp page shows $7.30, and small fries listed at $2.09. The cashier said they "don't have a website," even though the pricing is clearly shown on their Yelp listing, which they updated with new hours just three months ago. If hours can be updated, pricing should be updated as well as their website on yelp. When I suggested she let management know, she seemed uninterested and went back to her phone. Once I got home and opened the bag, I was shocked to see how small the portion actually was. The container was barely larger than my 12-oz energy drink, which makes $18.99 completely unreasonable for the amount of food received. 1. My order was made incorrectly 2. I was charged extra for their mistake 3. Pricing on Yelp is inaccurate and misleading Overall, not worth the price. For $27.57, you're better off going to In-N-Out and getting a full meal for 2-3 people, including burgers, fries, and drinks. Very disappointing experience. read more

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I sure do miss the dairy bill in San Jose. Just happy to be able to go to dairy Bell still the best burger and fries and gotta have that banana milkshake. read more

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Hayward gem! Been a couple times now for their Riptide Fruity Pebbles ice cream. This time we also got a blackberry milkshake, M&M Riptide, and a chocolate dipped cone (not pictured since it was melting fast). Perfect on a hot day. Seating inside and outside. Service was fast. Can't speak on the food but great dessert place with plenty of options! read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Fruity Pebbles Riptide - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

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The service is great. The shakes are the best and the burgers are good. Ask for the Onion rings to be crispy and they're crispy. No other place does it better. Don't forget to get dipped cone. read more

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LOVE! Reminds me of an old school burger joint, they got malt shakes which I liked but they didn't really add enough malt so I couldn't taste it as much as I wanted but still good. I got the BLT and I liked it, my wife got the chicken tendies, she said they were okay (she rated them a 3) lol I do want to try a burger next time. I like that the food didn't taste like "fast food" just a genuine burger joint. I would come back. I think both meals and ice creams came out to 40$ bucks. Cashier was nice, the inside was fine nothing to rave about just a regular looking burger place. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

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2285 W Tennyson Rd Hayward, CA 94545 (cross street Hesperian Blvd) It's always fun to stop at Dairy Belle Freeze for a cone after work! Locals and those who know, stop at Dairy Belle! Word of mouth is the best advertising, and years of good friendly service, burgers and fries, and fun ice cream specialties keep the customers coming back for more. My job finished up nearby, so I stopped by to grab a small ice cream cone. Yikes, the small cone isn't tiny! Pretty good deal for $4.19 + tax. Support local business! read more

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This is what I crave after a long workout on a cheat day. This style of food-- unpretentious, honest, greasy, and accessible-- has a soft spot in my heart. Because of that, I tend to be a bit more critical of they mess it up. They do not. Dairy Belle is a perfect weekend treat. The service is prompt but not quick. There's always a line. Not like some mid-ramen chain across the bridge long, but a few minutes. The air full of oil and classic outdoor seating tells me that this place doesn't need to change. I love that. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Sirloin Steak Sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

Overall, place is an old school quick serve diner (order placed directly at counter) and serves burgers, sandwiches, fries, rings, etc. as well as shakes and soft serve. Used to come here a lot with my grandpa as a kid. I'd get the cheeseburger or steak sandwich, not sure if they still have it on the menu. Fries were always fresh and piping hot, and the chocolate shake was always tasty. All in all, I still eat here sometimes when I'm in the area and nostalgia aside, it's pretty good for what it is. Location is whatever, service is fine, and the ambiance is about as typical of a place like this as one can expect. Definitely worth a try if you're in the mood for an old school burger and shake... read more

in our recent visit to Dairy Belle on Tennyson in Hayward the food was fine. The service was ok it was just the bathroom!!!! Filthy and disgusting! we will never go back! Makes me wonder what the kitchen is like! It used to be cleaner! The owner is a super nice guy but he's got some issues with the bathroom! read more

Carne Asada Fries Large $20ish 3/5 - we asked for extra crispy fries it was still soggy. I think if theres a next time order the toppings on the side/separate so the fries don't get soggy. Riptide Shake $7.49 (Oreo & FrutiPebbles) 4/5 it was good we saw a lot of people just order a cone or their shakes and not food. Would come back to try the burger and regular shakes or cone. Maybe i will change the stars to 4 we'll have to see. Service was great the two young ladies were nice and attentive. read more

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Amazing little joint with stellar shakes, soft serve, and burgers. Girls at the counter were super friendly and helpful. Food came out quickly and was exactly what we were looking for. We live in the Trivalley but would make the trip out to Hayward just for Dairy Belle! read more

We purchased 3 dipped cones and ended up tossing ALL of them after 2 bites. The "ice cream" lacked flavor and the "chocolate" reminded me of wax. Quality has gone downhill while the prices have gone up. Cheap, disgusting owners who make cuts thinking it'll help their bottom line, when in reality they're doing a disservice to themselves and community. I'll stick to Burger King if I want soft serve. read more

Yummy burger spot! I have to say the highlight was the riptide- I got cinnamon toast crunch with oreos. The inside is cute and retro and I understand why this place is still popping. Definitely recommend . read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - #3 with riptide - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

We drove past dairy belle freeze many times but never stopped to try until now! So glad we did because now we found a new burger/fast food joint to revisit. We ordered 2 combo meals, 1/4 beef hamburger and the fish sandwich. Everything came out piping hot and fresh, which we love! Both were excellent but my preference would be the fish sandwich. The portion was also generous for what you get. there were people coming in and out, so business is busy, which is always a good sign. only reason why I'm giving it a 4 star instead of 5 is because of the price. It's pretty pricey for what it is but once in a while, I won't mind coming here for a good burger. read more

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Been coming here from time to time since 2008, super nostalgic, fast service, food is tasty and isn't trying too hard. Stay gold Dairy belle. read more

This is one of my favorite burger joints. It holds a lot of nostalgia because we would go here after visiting family in the old hospital. We ordered 1/4 burgers without cheese or bacon. The pickles are so much better than the sad ones at McDonald. I wish that they used whole pieces of lettuce instead of the shredded lettuce though. We also ordered fried shrimp and fries. I liked it, but it was a little salty. I also got a small ice cream cone which was huge! It was dipped in chocolate. I don't know if I've been spoiled but the chocolate did not taste like chocolate. The vanilla ice cream was good though. The workers were friendly and the food was all prepared within 10-15 minutes. Packaging was fine, but I wish the burgers came in cardboard instead of plastic containers to be more economical-friendly. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Fat pickles and onions - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

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Went in for some after soccer ice cream cones and I love the old school feel and delicious ice cream. Always hits the spot!

The best milkshakes around! PeanutButter banana and pineapple are the best ones. Don't overdo it, you'll get a brain freeze! :)

Great food, friendly staff and very quick even when they are busy. I've been coming here for years and I'm never dissatisfied their quality of food. Best shakes, best burgers.. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

Really easy drive here! Good mom and pop burger joint with a very straight forward menu. Carne Asada fries at $17 - a bit on expensive side but it's pretty solid faire. Can get cheaper from other joints by $3-4 but it's marginal. The burger is awesome, the bacon is awesome, would get it again. And the fruit pebble riptide - paired sooooooo well with the burger. Fruity pebbles in every bite! After you're done - walk over to FoodMaxx for your grocery shopping. This should be a ritual. read more

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My daughter day was made! She has to have something cold for her personal business! She was so excited the ice cream was huge! Thank you for making my college students day! read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - 1.15.2023 We'd - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

Burger has a solid traditional flavor. Classic and fresh ingredients. However, they serve nothing unique with their menu. Fries and spicy fries are decent. Would only be back if I am having a specific craving. read more

Came in on a Saturday night. Around 8:45 to have some dessert. There were quite a few people there. My husband is a big ice cream fan and likes this place. My first time here. We were served right away. My son got a chocolate dipped cone. I had a bite it was delicious. My husband had a swirl cone that was really good as well. Both cones were huge. I got a Oreo shake it was ok. It tasted like melted Oreo ice cream which is not a bad thing. When we arrived we checked the hours on the door it said they close at 10 however at 9:15 an employee told us they closed at 9:00 so we had to leave. Since we were the last ones there i guess they decided to leave early but it was a bad look. I am sure my husband will be back for more ice cream. I am undecided ‍ read more

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Really friendly service and I had a fantastic sundae. Also really enjoyed the taste of my friend's butterscotch milkshake. Wish I'd been hungry enough to try a burger or sandwich because they look amazing. Glad I don't live too close else this would be a real danger to me. Classic feel, nothing fancy, a little worn, but it was clean. read more

Great food! I love their carne asada fries and shrimp and fries. There are a lot of options and love the chill vibes. We come here often for a delicious meal! Great customer service too. read more

I am a dairy bell addict. Especially the chocolate ice cream cone. I get the bonus nine dollar plus meal with a hamburger fries and a drink. It's a better bargain that you can get anywhere for fast food The employees are always so friendly. If you're eating fast food you might as well have some good fast food. They don't skimp. read more

The good: This place is an old-fashioned, retro (50s-esque) and non-pretentious burger joint with milkshakes (similar to Dairy Queen). It's the kind of joint you imagine teens going to on their first date. I got a marshmallow milkshake here and thought it was super interesting that they had this flavor. It surprisingly tasted like marshmallow rather than just vanilla. The consistency was great. It wasn't too thick nor too runny. The size small was a pretty good size too. This place was crowded on a weekday around 4:30PM while being next door to a McDonald's so that was an indication to me that it might be pretty good. The interior is a bit small and offers booth-style seating. There are also some benches outside. The bad: I ordered spicy fries but they didn't have any. A small shake was over $5. The fans inside are pretty dirty, greasy and dusty. The flavor options outside of marshmallow are pretty basic and standard. The interesting They play some bopping pop music. I think this place is a chain, or formerly was at least. I haven't seen another location in person but I recall there being one in San Jose. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Counter - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

We decided to stop by on our drive back up north. They were still open on Labor Day and it did take a while for us to get to order, everyone else in the store had already ordered and was waiting for their food but the workers seemed to be concentrating on finishing those orders before taking additional ones. I was hoping we could get the fried zucchini this time, but they had run out, so we got fried mushrooms (small) and curly fries (small). It only took them a couple minutes to finish our food. I thought the curly fries were decent, although not as strongly seasoned as I would personally like. For the mushrooms, I really liked the crunchy fried exterior, but not so fond of the button mushrooms they used inside, especially since everytime you bite into it, the juices from the mushroom tend to gush out and if you're not careful, you could splatter on yourself. The mushrooms seemed mostly separated from the fried shell exterior. Nonetheless, the food is still pretty good if you are craving something fried. In the future, I might want to try their ice cream since they offer a chocolate dipped cone option. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Fried mushrooms (small), curly fries (small) - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

Dairy Belle is hella good. This place smacks with a thousand suns. The two girls who work there on the weekends are hella chill, patient, and overall good people. This place just gives you burgers and that's all that matters. They also have other foods as well, they all smack. The customer service is hella top tier and one of them complimented my shoes. They are a time capsule and should be protected. It gets kinda busy in the area, but there's always parking. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Cheeseburger with bacon, French Premium Fries, Golden Onion Rings, Fried Zucchini - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

My favorite is the BLT w a strawberry shake. My husband usually gets a double burger, drink and fries, which we end up splitting because they're generous with the fries. Thank you! It's the perfect spot to stop for lunch, dinner or dessert . They have a small parking lot but there's plenty of parking behind the building where Food Maxx is. They also have outdoor seating. It's definitely a go-to spot for us. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Medium soft serve Cup of Ice Cream Cup of Ice Cream Freezes - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

I really like this place! Their milkshakes are a highlight--there are so many flavors to choose from, and you can even mix two together to create your own combination. It's a fun way to try something new each time and find your favorite. The surrounding area and parking lot aren't the cleanest, but the interior is so charming. It's bright, retro, and gives off a nostalgic vibe, like stepping into a classic American diner. I hope they keep this atmosphere just the way it is! In the Bay Area, there are plenty of chain fast-food places, but spots like this--classic and authentic--are becoming harder to find. If you're on a road trip passing through the East Bay, this is definitely a great spot to take a break. read more

Five stars for service and food. But minus one for cleanliness and the fact that it is very outdated (yes I know it's an old diner, but still some upgrades could be done) We really enjoy coming here for the burgers, cheese fries, and ice cream. Portions are good and the price is very reasonable. We have been coming here since I was little and it brings back such nostalgia and great memories. I have yet to have a bad experience, and will continue to support this location. read more

Dairy Belle Freeze - Left: Medium cup (swirl), Right: small cone (chocolate) - Fast Food Near Me - Hayward, California

This place wasn't just somewhere to go for good food! It was where we went on lunch break while in high school, it's where we we teens gathered up after school for a fries and a blizzard, it's where my coworkers and I went to when it was hot and wanted milkshakes by time I became an adult and was blessed to work up the road from here. It's where E-40 came to make a video one time before, it's where we brought our kids and nieces and nephews to show them where we once hung out at. This place is monumental to the Hayward community and at once point we had a bunch of these places with good food, good people, good community and made memories. Coming here was nostalgic to a lot of us. Sadly, Hayward now only has a couple of those monumental nostalgia places left. I hope the owners see this and know how much they meant to the community. Let's hope and pray someone buys this property and turns it into something similar and not just another overly hyped up trendy food place that doesn't last. We need something the new generation can make memories throughout the years like I did read more