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    Norman's Grill

    3.6 (391 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Belgian Waffle Combo
    Molly L.

    We came here on a Saturday morning and the place had a steady stream of customers. We would say that this place is on the pricier places for breakfast around here and that the Yelp prices are not current. The staff here are friendly and it is clear that there are dedicated and consistent customers since folks seem to know each other here. We ordered the Belgian waffle combo with bacon, a latte, and the huevos rancheros. The Belgian waffle, bacon, and eggs were all very standard and there was nothing special to that dish. The huevos rancheros was a bit disappointing because of the advertised "homemade salsa" that came with it. Instead of it being homemade fresh salsa, the salsa was like diced tomatoes from a can with some onions thrown it. That was a huge disappointment for me. Additionally, the rice had little flavor to it. Overall, the food was basic, but the prices were a bit higher for the quality of food that we received. We would not be in a rush to come back for breakfast, but the lunch fare looks pretty good. But the diner is a cute one -- there are old records hanging throughout the restaurant and there's also a big patio, though it faces a very busy street.

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    Sherri W.

    Old school, no frills restaurant serving your classic American food. Orders: Chicken & Waffles $18 Crispy golden fried chicken & a fluffy waffle is a typical dish to order. Country Fried Steak Plate $19 Love how vegetables & a side is included with this country fried steak. San Francisco Burger $13 On a crisp buttered sourdough bread with grilled onions & Swiss cheese,the hamburger had no flavor so I had to rely on ketchup for flavor. A nice local breakfast spot that has fast service.

    8/24 Bobbie's Spaghetti
    Dexter D.

    We had The Princess with us and wanted lunch. As we were driving down the street, I pulled into Norman's. Plenty of parking and outdoor seating is just what we needed. I grabbed a table and she went inside to grab menus. She was told that someone would be with us shortly. We waited quite few minutes before menus and set-ups were brought out. We ordered drinks and our server asked if we'd like a bowl of water for The Princess. Yes, please. I never stepped into the restaurant so I have no idea how busy it was inside, but the parking lot was not full, so I take that as a clue. Every now and then, I get a craving for Fish but not Chips. I asked and was offered Potato Salad as a substitute. Yes, I know that they're still potatoes, but preference is preference. She ordered Spaghetti and was very happy with her order. I'm knocking one star this visit because the service wasn't as we've become accustomed to here.

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    Juicke C.

    Traditional American breakfast fare - this is the place. Although I have been here several times, it didn't dawn on me that if I didn't know any better I would be in a Midwest diner. On this occasion I haven been craving for hot open face turkey sandwich. Believe it or not, this dish is rare only traditional diners or hot brau. The plating made the quantity of food small. A thick slice of bread topped with three good slices of turkey smothered with gravy along with smashed potatoes also smothered with gravy and a helping of cranberry jelly. The gravy helped. This dish reminded me of the infrequency I have it, no disrespect to this establishment. It was fine and satisfied my craving. I will be back for other breakfast fare. The service was fine and friendly.

    French Toast Combo
    Zack D.

    Solid breakfast. I haven't been here in years and I was very pleased with my breakfast this morning. No frills just what you see (or read on the menu) is what you get. 4 pieces of French toast served with scrambled eggs and bacon. Everything tasted good and I had no complaints! Definitely left satisfied and happy with my meal and I will be coming back!

    5/2025 Menu
    Cody A.

    Stopped in on Sunday before Cal State commencement. Greeted and immediately seated. Nostalgic diner with LP vinyl records and album covers on the walls. Service was great even with a steady stream of customers. Ordered a low carb Benedict and pastrami sandwich. The sandwich bottom bread was too soggy to hold the sandwich.

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    So once we came in on a Sunday morning, we got seated outside and ordered build your own omelette But the prices are on the expensive side but overall, it's a nice American style restaurant.

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    Good service, but had the chicken and waffle today. Chicken was pink and I have been fighting for my life on the all day..

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    Love this comfy family vibe place. The staff is attentive even when the place is packed out.

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    Not a pleasant experience, waiters were rude, not helpful , spend your money elsewhere

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    I ordered simple eggs, sausage and toast with coffee. Great little local diner - quick service, good breakfast food, will be back.

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    Rosy's Cafe

    Rosy's Cafe

    4.3(603 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    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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    Denica's Real Food Kitchen - Huevos Rancheros

    Denica's Real Food Kitchen

    3.8(1.7k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    My boyfriend has told me about Denica's several times. This weekend, after a visit to the Oakland…read moreZoo, I finally had a chance to try. Come hungry and with a group. Portions are HUGE here, and the best strategy is to order a couple of dishes to share with other people. When my boyfriend, boyfriend's sister, and I came, we each got the kalua pork, eggs benedict, and mochiko chicken plate. While we waited for our food, we also helped ourselves to their complimentary chips and salsa - both made in-house! Our food was delicious. Lots of leftovers to take home and enjoy the next day. I appreciated the option to substitute home fries with roasted vegetables in my eggs benedict dish. I would gladly come again. Next time, I may also bring home a pastry or two from their pastry case.

    I called four times and was hung up on each time. Finally, around 12:30 PM today, a woman answered…read moreand immediately placed me on hold. I waited over 20 minutes and she never came back to the phone, so I eventually hung up. I called back two more times and was hung up on again. When a gentleman finally answered, I explained that I had been trying to get through for almost 40 minutes and could literally hear someone picking up the phone and hanging up. I also explained that when someone finally did answer, I was left sitting on hold for over 20 minutes. I told him I wanted to escalate the situation and make a complaint because the service was completely unacceptable. He simply said, "Oh, sorry," and then hung up on me as well. At this point, what is the purpose of having a phone line if employees are just going to pick up and hang up on customers or leave them sitting on hold without ever coming back? I was trying to place an order for eight people, and instead I'll be taking our business across the street to The Breakfast Club. Denny's is losing loyal customers because of experiences like this. I really hope management reviews who was working during this time and addresses the situation with the staff.

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    Doug's Place - Chicken fried steak

    Doug's Place

    3.5(959 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I have always loved Doug's. Old school breakfast place that delivers delicious food and cool…read moreambience. The decor is old school movie posters and pictures. Love looking at all of them. Service is fast and friendly. Drinks were consistently refilled whether it was coffee, Coke or water. Food was delicious. They were able to make changes to both omelettes. Removing and adding ingredients easily with no hassle. Only issue was the Garlic fries were a disappointment. It's literally minced garlic on top of the fries. Online the menu does describe it but in the restaurant we had no idea. Fries were tasty but not what we expected.

    My son, his friend and I went here after church last week, lured by a recent Tiktoker's review of…read morethe uniquely creative pancakes. The place has a homey seventies diner feel, with cool and interesting paintings on the wall and awesome blue glass in the partitions when you first walk in. Staff were all polite, helpful and friendly. My son ordered the Biscoff cookie pancake and the ube pancake. His friend ordered the Oreo pancake, and I ordered the crab cake benedict. When it comes to creativity,the fellas and I gave Doug's an A+. Taste-wise, the guys said the pancakes were decent but not amazing, that they were a bit too dense and not fluffy enough. My son did say though that the Biscoff pancakes were super delicious. My hashbrowns and eggs were decent, but the crab cakes were nothing to write home about. While fried just right, they tasted pretty fishy, which means they probably weren't very fresh. Maybe Doug's uses canned crab for their crab cakes, in which case I recommend they use fresh crab and charge more for the dish. All in all I give Doug's three and a half stars.

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    Southern Comfort Kitchen - First bite into the Fried Catfish

    Southern Comfort Kitchen

    4.2(2.5k reviews)
    0.1 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

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

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    Val's Burgers - Big mama burger!

    Val's Burgers

    4.0(2.3k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    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!

    Idkw there are so many bad reviews about this place! If you live or have lived in Hayward, then you…read morecan appreciate how long this place has been here! It opened in 1958 by Al and Carmen Valenzuela, and might as well be a historical landmark! Lol. I'm in my mid-late 50's and my Grandmother would take me when I was just 5yrs old. Feeling a need for nostalgia, I took my sons to Val's Burgers today. The man who took my order is still working there after all these years so he must be in his 70's-ish. A lot has changed with Val's. They're only open now from 11am-5pm Fridays and Saturdays. It's to-go orders only (unless you want to sit outside but there are only 3 tables), no dining in the restaurant anymore. No milkshakes after 1pm and it's now cash only. So you call them, place your order, then they give you the total over the phone. When you arrive, you call them back and they bring out your food to you and you pay them the cash. I ordered 2 Mama burgers (the Papa burgers are 1lb of meat, btw), 2 shakes and just 1 order of their thick cut steak french fries (the bag of French fries feeds approx 3 people). The total came out to $71ish. The food is STILL really good though (my sons would have definitely said something if it wasn't worth it - trust me), EXPENSIVE - but good! There's enough parking and because you can't go into the restaurant you don't have to worry about wheelchair accessibility. For me, the fact that Carmen has kept this place still open after all these years long after Al's passing (RIP) was worth the 45 minute drive for me. It shows me that the family chose to stick it out and make it work and they did it for the Hayward community! In 'n Out or The Habit, on the other hand, is not worth it for me - despite what other reviewers on here say.

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    The inside looking in from the window.

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    Half-pound burger and fries.

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    Amy's Grill & Cafe - Avocado toast with eggs

    Amy's Grill & Cafe

    4.1(675 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    •$$

    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!

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    A Romo's Cafe

    A Romo's Cafe

    4.7(308 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    •$$
    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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    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

    Hill's Coffee Shop

    Hill's Coffee Shop

    4.0(226 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    First time here Yelp lead me here …read more... There is a small private parking lot parking was easy to find Walk in and we were seated immediately and handed menus Menus are easy to read Lots of options..... Food comes out fast and fresh Prices are reasonable Lots of seating inside No frills kinda of a diner Everything is kinda out dated (as in furniture ) but food is solid and customer service is friendly No beer or alcohol hence NO MIMOSAS lol They do accept credit card and debit cards Condiments are super basic so hence no salsa or jalapeño available

    When my family and I moved to Castro valley Hayward, we constantly passed by this cafe and we've…read morebeen regularly eating since! The staff are amazing, quick and love chatting with you. It's so cozy, very cute inside. It feels like being at a relatives house, they cook with so much love and passion! Ive tried their breakfast, lunch, side dishes and they never disappoint. Their food taste so fresh, non greasy and delicious! I've introduced this place to my friends and my boyfriend and they love it! They're always so consistent with their food and the taste! Not to mention the price! High quality meals, conveniently located right next to the freeway for a fraction of the cost of what you might pay at a corporation or franchise. I love hills and will continue to support them! The ambiance I so nice too, all ages dine here and they're all possibly and most likely your neighbors! It's a great way to socialize with the community and everyone's always so open even at their own tables. It's a great experience dining in and it's never a dull moment. Even if you're not interested in conversations, I like to listen to what others around me are talking about haha. It's great! 10/10 all around!!

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    Hill's Coffee Shop
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