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2.8 (508 reviews)
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Outdoor seating
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Ana M.

I love me some breakfast! Denny's never disappoints. The food was amazing and the service was 10/10. The ambiance was incredible. When we arrived there was no line and they helped us fast. Food was delivered so fast! I can probably say this is the first time my food gets delivered this fast ! Will be back soon!

Slamburger 5 onion rings is all we got with up charge
Ariana H.

Denny's is never, ever my first choice, but I was working late and had a few minutes free--with no kids, just my husband--so I had to make a decision. I'm so glad I did, this night in particular. When we walked in, it was completely empty. Pedro was all alone at the front and seated us right away. We got our menus, and he went off to tell the cook they had guests. Once he got our drink order, more people started walking in and he had to help all of them. I was able to hear him with other customers, and I noticed he was very professional and took time to answer their questions in great detail. Once we placed our order, even more people came in, and he made sure to greet them and let them know he would be right with them. I ordered the Berry Vanilla Crepe Breakfast with only one crepe. The cook accidentally made me two, and Pedro made sure to let me know it was their mistake and I wouldn't be charged for it. The crepes were delicious, but the eggs and hash browns were a little too oily. My husband ordered his favorite--the Slamburger with a side of onion rings. Unfortunately, he only got about five onion rings, even though it was an upcharge to add them. He barely got any. The Slamburger never disappoints, though. The food here is still not my favorite, but I really appreciated Pedro's service. With about five tables and one to-go order, he was still managing to check in on all his tables and bring food out in a timely manner. He deserves a raise!

Signature Diner Blend Coffee
Trenise L.

Craving breakfast I must admit I stopped at ihop first and had a horrible experience and ended up stopping here. Soooo glad that I did. Upon waking in was immediately greeted and seated. Not too much longer after given a menu and ordered drinks. Although I didn't see any of the specials on the menu and ended up using my phone to pull it up on their website I ordered right away. Server was very nice and food didn't take long at all. Came out exactly how I ordered fresh and hot! 10/10 on food. Coffee a bit weak aka watery but I'm not complaining not everyone likes it strong. 6/10 service again 10/10 very attentive but not overbearing. Cleanliness of the restaurant could use some help though. Walls and floors was a bit dirty 4/10. Probably my new go to for a quick breakfast! Thank you

You will not get this value menu UNLESS YOU ASK FOR IT!
Jamie L.

This location does not give you the Value Slam menu for under $10. You will have to ask for it. This happened to us three times in a row. I don't think they forget, they purposely won't give it to you.

Looks a bit sad for a birthday slam
Sherman T.

Hit or miss! Everyone knows Denny's as one of the most ubiquitous diners in America, which means you will get consistent food quality each time regardless of location. Service on the other hand can be highly variable depending on the server you get, the day of the week and time of the day. It's not reliant at all to expect a warm welcome and issue-free dining experience. My most recent visit was on my birthday - they still honor the annual birthday complimentary slam as long as you show proof that you've received an email or code through the app. The app is horrible by the way - there is no birthday code and it's buggy when trying to scan in. We were seated at a booth by one of the servers who was very friendly and understanding when I mentioned I never received the email for the birthday slam (apparently the app wanted me to reset my password before sending me the code, have I mentioned that the app sucks?). Then a different server came to take our order. We just ordered the breakfast slam and a double berry pancake slam and waters (it was just me who was going to get coffee later from a coffee shop and my kid who doesn't drink coffee). We got our food at a reasonable time and the stacks of pancakes looked great! The bacon strips were also very crispy and eggs were cooked perfectly. Flavors and portions were good, it does seem more expensive nowadays but all in all, not terrible. After finishing up our food, we went to pay in the front. The cashier was nice and punched in the free slam, however, they ended up charging me two coffees and what seemed like an a la carte version of the berry pancakes. The price ended up being higher than expected but only after looking at the receipt did I realize their mistake. I went back and asked for the refund but the server insisted I ordered coffee. For a kid, really? I wouldn't have minded if they just apologized for the mistake but they double downed on me ordering the coffee. How rude! At the end of it all, they gave me a cash refund but short by 38 cents (they gave me $7, but coffee was charged as $3.69 each, total should have been a $7.38 refund). I would be hesitant to return and deal with this kind of fiasco again. The unprofessionalism was a huge turn off and I would rather drive further to be met with more hospitality. It could have been an off day but I would still expect respect - not jump to concluding I lied about what I ordered. Overall, this location has a pretty decently sized space for medium to large parties and serves up some delicious food. Just don't expect consistent customer service since it doesn't seem to be a top priority here.

Was served Moldy toast in my takeout order today.   Not sure how long ago it was cooked and kept before serving.

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8 months ago

l wait so long to get my food ,like 45 minutes no good place if you're hungry ,l'll never come back again

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I came here with my bestie and had really good service! Food was good and came out fast :)

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The service is great my waitress Sushila was awesome, she refilled my coffee, she was attentive and friendly. I would def come back.

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The service was fast and the server was really kind and attentive. The food was delicious.

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loved the service here! Jessica was so nice and friendly, my family and I had a great experience.

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Jessica hizo un buen trabajo nos trató muy bien y estuvo atenta todo tiempo, fue muy amable y paciente

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Sushila was our server today she was great such a sweetheart! The food was great as well we will be coming back

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Rosy's Cafe

Rosy's Cafe

4.3(605 reviews)
5.1 mi
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Great local owned business in Hayward!…read more Rosy's is located in a small shopping center with ample parking spaces but it sure does get busy! I usually take my orders to go and place them over the phone. Almost always a short wait time and the food is nice and hot when I get it. Large portions and great tasting food. This is one of my go-to places for a delicious breakfast without breaking the bank. Highly recommend!

Rosy's is one of favorite local restaurants. I had not been there in maybe a year because of health…read moreissues. Sunday was a treat! I always order the same thing- no menu needed. Chile verde omelet w/corn tortillas and a waffle. I remembered to bring my own carry out containers. They use the brown cardboard type which soaks up any juice before getting it home. Immediately, I separated my meal in half. Now, I have TWO delicious meals. I also remembered to bring my flavored coffee creamer, lime and hot sauce- I don't like Tabasco. I'm ready! Although I enjoyed my meal, these were items of disappointment: 1. I know they were constantly brewing coffee, but it tasted burnt, as if had been sitting for a long time. I was not able to "doctor" it up. I think it's a very poor quality of coffee :-(... For the price of that tiny cup of coffee, they need to do better! 2. My omelet was waaaaay smaller than ever before! It was like a two egg omelet and noticeably flat, unlike the usual omelet "hump". The Chile verde sauce was more sauce than chunks of pork. Small pieces of pork more like the size of dice! and very little of that! 3.My greatest disappointment was the potatoes!!! In the past, I loved their TRUE home fries- cubes of potatoes fried/sautéed just so, with onions, bell peppers. I often ordered a separate order of home fries to go, because I ate most of the ones that came with the meal. To my surprise, the meal came with "sliced fried potatoes", which had a greasy taste- I mean GREASy! taste. Some of them were so hard, I had to use my knife. I commented about the potatoes- the lack of onions/peppers and I was bought a side of them, but they were hard, just slightly grilled. So my home fries experience was a huge let down :'-( 4. Still one of the best waffles anywhere! Rosy's waffles are somewhere in my top 3 restaurant waffles!! Soft and spongy, evenly cooked- no need for a lot of butter and/or syrup. Note: One of the few Mexican restaurants that doesn't automatically offer/promote salsas with the meal. At home, I love a bit of salsa with my scrambled eggs with cheese. I first tried this years ago, in a Mexican restaurant and loved it. I will return at some point, maybe I'll try another item... but always a waffle!

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Rosy's Cafe
Rosy's Cafe - Chorizo & Eggs

Chorizo & Eggs

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Amy's Grill & Cafe - Avocado toast with eggs

Amy's Grill & Cafe

4.0(678 reviews)
1.8 mi
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First time coming here. We passed this place up so many times and there's always a lot of people…read morewaiting to be seated. But we never thought to try it until this morning. So glad we did. Its a cute lil spot in the neighborhood. There's a few tables indoors and outdoor. We sat inside ordered our food and it came out pretty fast. The food was delicious. I ordered the Tuscany Veggies omlette and it was fire!! They sell breakfast and lunch. The menu looked pretty legit. I wanna go back and try something off the lunch menu. I'll definitely be back to try something new. Come early to be the rush. If you have to wait it'll be worth it.

Amy's Grill is a small diner style restaurant with all the warm, local & friendly vibes. We came…read morehere on a Saturday morning for brunch and waited just a few minutes for indoor seating. There's outdoor seating too if you don't want to wait for indoors. I ordered the hazelnut iced coffee which was creamy and refreshing. My country fried steak was so incredibly tender and I loved that the gravy wasn't overly salted like other restaurants. My husband's Philly cheesesteak looked amazing as well and he finished it all! The wait staff is attentive and kind, frequently asking if we were enjoying our meal. If you want a no frills just solid quality breakfast (or lunch), this is the spot. Can't go wrong with anything from their extensive menu!

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Amy's Grill & Cafe - The bar and kitchen on the back.

The bar and kitchen on the back.

Amy's Grill & Cafe - Chlorine based waffle - a big no no!

Chlorine based waffle - a big no no!

Amy's Grill & Cafe - Philly Cheesesteak Omelette Specialty

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Philly Cheesesteak Omelette Specialty

A Romo's Cafe

A Romo's Cafe

4.7(310 reviews)
4.5 mi
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Locally owned & operated
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Hidden gem! A part of me doesn't want to write this review…read morebecause I want to gatekeep this place! The service employees are very kind and were patient as I was super indecisive when ordering. The menu is HUGE , with many healthy options available. I love that the drinks are served in traditional Mexican clay mugs (ollas). The inside area is tiny, but there is plenty of seating outside, with heat lamps for chilly days. I love their yogurt bowl and chia bowl. Their chia pudding is THICK made with coconut cream- I've tried to recreate at home and I can't get it as delicious. We've loved their sandwiches, salads and burritos as well. Their warm come straight off the grill on the patio. Their chai, cafe de olla and fresh juices are amazing. They have alternative milk for anyone who is dairy free. On weekends, expect a 15-20 minute wait as they do get busy, but it's so worth it!

The food was great! I went Saturday for brunch and sat outside. It was so nice out there. Reminded…read moreme of a family backyard. I loved the decor and ambiance. The quesabirrias were well made and stuffed, no skimping! My sister got the chilaquiles verdes and she said they were a good amount of spice for her. I got my nieces huevos con jamón and they loved it, if you have littles, make sure you cut the ham. It's cut vertically and they were big strips. I also liked that they had fruit bowls. The drinks are poured into these amazing cups. They're beautiful! The mocha wasn't my favorite but the food was the highlight, so I'm not too upset. The service was quick, fast and the people friendly. Overall, I'd take my dad there.

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A Romo's Cafe - Salmon bagel.

Salmon bagel.

A Romo's Cafe - Cafe de olla was 5/5 and Mocha Latte lighter smoother taste

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Cafe de olla was 5/5 and Mocha Latte lighter smoother taste

Skillet'z Cafe - French toast

Skillet'z Cafe

4.2(2.2k reviews)
5.1 mi
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Excellent food! Especially wonderful service. Glad I finally found this place. It is easy to…read moremiss the place if you drive too fast. I have done it twice. I will return for more great food.

I wanted to love this restaurant, I truly did. First things first, the vibe is very cute. I like…read morethe urban hella Bay meets small historic town theme of it. Unfortunately, I was seated towards the back, on the side with the restrooms and all I could smell was the plumbing; it was nasty. I know it's an old building, I've been into places where they get that kind of musty smell, this permeated the whole meal. Occasionally, a cheap candle burning to the left of me (probably to mask the smell) would waft over, and that was almost as gross as the plumbing scent. The server was very friendly once she greeted me, and I really liked her, with one suggestion: she needs to learn not to lean her bottom on the tables while taking orders from other patrons. I was seated at the table. My breakfast arrived. I looked to my right and she's got her cheeks on my table. I questioned whether it was just the spacing, or maybe her hoodie, but she straightened up and then sat them back again. Enough about the ambience. The food: I ordered the skilletz special with French toast, eggs over medium, bacon, and country potatoes - I asked for Extra crispy. The food arrived quickly, maybe too quickly. It looked beautiful, but went south quickly from there. The moment I popped into the yolk it was completely overrun by wet egg white, which makes me nauseous. I hate slimy whites, hence the request for over-medium. I ate maybe 3 bites around the edge and tried to get to some yolk but I was gonna be sick with the river of whites. The bacon was good and crispy. My country potatoes tasted like they'd been scooped out of a bin that had been sitting and steaming for a long while. There was zero crisp to a single bite of it. They had not even warmed them up again. Unfortunately, same goes for the French toast. I can live with the sandwich bread French toast if it has some moisture and flavor. I know some restaurants use plain white bread, but it was cold and dry - not like cooled down because it sat there for a minute; remember, the food came out quickly. If it had been freshly made, it should've been piping hot, but it wasn't even lukewarm - the whipped butter didn't even melt a little (see the pic). In fact, parts of it tasted cold like they make the French toast and potatoes in bulk in the morning and then keep them in a bin and throw some onto a grill to warm up but they didn't warm mine up. The hottest thing out of all of my food was the syrup. I had to douse the toast in syrup to try to warm it up a little bit. Again, maybe 3 bites and done. All in all, I'm sad. It was a real disappointment. The tab was $27+6 for tip.... I expect freshly prepared food at that price. It does look to do good business.

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Skillet'z Cafe - Indoor

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Skillet'z Cafe - Chicken Apple Sausage & Eggs

Chicken Apple Sausage & Eggs

Skillet'z Cafe - Special Drink chocolate cookie latte

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Special Drink chocolate cookie latte

Anna's Coffee Shop

Anna's Coffee Shop

3.9(393 reviews)
3.9 mi
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I have been coming here for many years. My allure is the choices of an American breakfast or a…read moreMexican breakfast. My personal favorite is their Machaca. Seriously, chefs kiss!!! I usually call in my order and pick up. Everyone is always friendly and pleasant. My orders are always on point. The restaurant is always welcoming and packed on weekends and holidays. Busy is a great thing- Great place!

My wife and I started going to Anna's around 2015, after she moved from Sunnyvale to Hayward. We're…read morebig breakfast people, and we loved spending our Saturday and Sunday mornings there. Unfortunately, repeated experiences with one waitress eventually made us stop coming. Most of the other waitresses were always friendly and professional, but ordering through this particular employee--especially over the phone--consistently felt difficult. The recurring issue was ordering breakfast burritos with hot links. She would often tell us that wasn't an option, even though other staff accommodated the request. On a few occasions, she agreed to the order, but the burritos we received were poorly put together and nothing like what we expected. I can't speak to her intentions, but the repeated problems left us feeling unwelcome. It's disappointing because we have good memories of Anna's and believe the location has a lot of potential. More consistent service and better organization would make a real difference. A small outdoor patio could also be a great addition, if feasible. Based on our experiences, I can't give more than two stars. We haven't returned in a long time, but I would welcome a conversation with the owner and would consider coming back if these concerns were addressed.

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Anna's Coffee Shop - Inside

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Anna's Coffee Shop - Chorizo, potatoes, egg scramble

Chorizo, potatoes, egg scramble

Anna's Coffee Shop - Chorizo omelet

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Chorizo omelet

Val's Burgers - Big mama burger!

Val's Burgers

4.0(2.3k reviews)
5.2 mi
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Drive-up burger joint with a cult-worthy double patty: Val's might be my new Bay Area #1…read more I only moved to Castro Valley this summer, so I'm still working through the East Bay burger scene. Before this, my top spot belonged to Hinano Burger in Marina del Rey, way down in the SoCal/LA area. Val's Burgers in Hayward just knocked it off the throne. I expected a regular burger with frozen patties. What I got tasted fresh, like hand-formed beef, with a real sear and a juicy pink center. The $27 Papa Burger is a double-patty stack drowned in melted cheese. It's pricey, but it's huge and lasted me three meals, so it's worth every penny. The cheese is borderline overwhelming. I had to pause mid-burger with a cholesterol headache, and I'd still order it again. The $8 fries come stuffed in a paper bag, plenty to share. The vanilla milkshake was thick, creamy, and divine. **Know before you go:** - **Cash only.** Call in your order. - It's mostly a drive-up, park-and-grab takeout spot, with some outdoor tables in the back. - Service is friendly and efficient. Someone came out to take our order even though it's takeout. - The menu is now just burgers, fries, and shakes. The vintage sign still advertises hotcakes, steaks, and fish, but those are gone. The retro signage and the "Stop & Relax" clock make the place feel like a time capsule. If you're hunting for the best burger in Hayward or the East Bay, go here. Bring cash and an appetite.

Come on now... This spot is a classic! This has been here multigene's and has the papa and the mama…read moreburger... perfectly cooked wavy fries soft in the middle crispy crunchy on the outside. They also have one of the best milkshakes in the East Bay! Great service, casual, quiet diner setting. This has been a staple for many years and hopefully it stays that way!

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Val's Burgers - The inside looking in from the window.

The inside looking in from the window.

Val's Burgers - Half-pound burger and fries.

Half-pound burger and fries.

Val's Burgers

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Southern Comfort Kitchen - First bite into the Fried Catfish

Southern Comfort Kitchen

4.2(2.5k reviews)
6.0 mi
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This place always meets expectations and more…read more I remember everytime I would come to this area before the pandemic, there would always be a long line and it'd love quickly. We were there right when they opened on a Saturday morning and got the fried rainbow trout platter with brussel sprouts and salad, jambalaya and fried catfish with fries. Each dish was well made and so flavorful! The portions were also generous and hearty. I was with three people who were having it for the first time and it was amajor hit with the crew. I've been thinkjng about when we can come back for more!

Went to lunch on a Sunday at Southern Comfort kitchen. Ordered jambalaya, catfish shrimp with…read morecheese grits, Brussel sprouts and beignets. Catfish shrimp and cheese grits were a 10/10! The batter and crunch from the fish and shrimp was delicious. I didn't finish my grist and had them the next day and just as good. Brussels sprouts could have been chopped in 1/4 to get more sauce on them or cooked a little more tender. The Jambalaya was seasoned perfectly for me. The beignets were very dense and not light on the inside, maybe skip those next time. The brown sugar lemonade was on point!! Would recommend for a brunch date on a the weekends. The staff were helpful and responsive. Food came out quickly and the music set the ambiance

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Southern Comfort Kitchen - Eating outside next to parked cars

Eating outside next to parked cars

Southern Comfort Kitchen - The spicy fried shrimp over grits (spicy) - YUM!

The spicy fried shrimp over grits (spicy) - YUM!

Southern Comfort Kitchen - Close-up of the Jambalaya

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Close-up of the Jambalaya

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