19 Best American Restaurants in Hayward

“I absolutely love this Denny's out of all of the other Denny's. they always go above and beyond. they have excellent staff. Cynthia is the absolute best there is no other like her thank you for everything you always do and going above and beyond in your job I appreciate you so much.“

“I LOVE PIES & was HAPPY to find out out about this place! I tried 4 of them: Beef Pot Roast, Chicken Artichoke Pesto, German Beef & Mushroom, & All American Chicken. Thumbs Up to the Perfect Crust & Flavorful stew Fillings. Look fwd to trying many more 😋👍❤“

“I always order Country Breakfast. I am a snob when ordering my breakfast. Crispy hashbrown,crispy bacon,over easy eggs and dry sourdough. In my 10 plus years of placing my order. They have never ever failed my requests.Thank you to the owner and support staff.
I must mention the bar selections have excellent choices and the quality of drinks poured are well made and substantial.“

“Been on road trip from Texas for a week definitely the best we’ve had so far. Fantastic food and service.“

“So this is a small place. Food is good and served quick. Come in, sit down and order something fantastic.

I parked my emoto on the side of the building ( front) one entrance into the closed off path around the restaurant ( good bike parking) not for motorcycles ( too heavy and big) ,bicycles, ebikes and emotos are just fine.“

“Tried this place yesterday at OTG: Fort Mason. After eating a bunch of other unsatisfying food I just wanted one chicken tender no sauce. Yes one chicken tender. There was a bit of a wait but I was so happy after eating.It was juicy, flavorful and the breading was well seasoned and had a nice crunch to it. The service was friendly and even they still offered me sauce during my pick up. They probably thought wth, but that is truly what I just wanted haha. Anyways try this place!“

“The food is always delicious, the coffee hot, and they have the best desserts! My favorite server is Darla...when she's not running for an order, she always has a kind word and a smile! Unfortunately, there are a few other servers that grumble and talk in Spanish to the cook and other servers, which is rude and disrespectful to your customers that don't speak that language!😒 (I know Gloria does it a lot.). The manager is always helpful too. So kudos Black Bear Diner!“

“muy buen servicio y el personal muy atento como trailero para en barios pero este es muy bueno“

“Amy's is hands down the best breakfast joint in Hayward, hands down. The service is absolutely amazing every time we go (every other sunday for the last 3 years). They remember our names and our order preference, they even always remember to leave the powdered sugar off my pancakes whiteout me asking. The mood is wonderful, it's not loud inside, and they also have outdoor seating as well.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“We dined here on 06/17/26. I must say, I was hesitant at first due to past experiences. However, our waitress MaKenzie was amazing. She was super nice and attentive to all of our needs. The food was really good, so thumbs up to the cooks. The manager, Isabel even came out to check in to see if we were enjoying our dining experience. Over all experience was really positive. We will be back.“

“Had the brisket sandwhich based on a recommendation. Not bad. Fries and slaw good too. Glass of soda was huge. we'll eat it again, maybe try dinner.“

“First time tried their subs. It was very tasty and good quality. Thankful that we have a halal subs close by. Highly recommend.“

“It’s that time of the year that you count on seeing us. We pick up our sides and gravy every year. Some how a pie always seems to make it in the bag to go Happy Holidays from the Guzman’s“

“muy buen servicio y el personal muy atento como trailero para en barios pero este es muy bueno“

“Tasty fresh black coffee, peppery refried beans, and the right amount of crispy and soft machaca and eggs.

This quick stop turned into a wonderful family style diner where you can sit back and enjoy your meal and put down your phone for a little while.

The refried beans really tied my machaca plate together. The little bit of spiciness and black pepper pops and it reminded me of bean and cheese burritos growing up.

Stop in for fresh coffee and trust me on the frijoles.“

“One of the best burgers ever had in my life. Forget about In & Out Burgers. Be very honest, Val's burgers are pricey, but well worth it. If you like Super Duper burgers 🍔 😋, these might beat them. The fries & milk shakes are great too. The only down fall are take-out & cash only. Is not a problem for local, but people who travels might be tougher for them. They might want to wash their hands or use the restroom.“

“This IHOP is good, food is good and the service is sometimes a hit and miss depending how busy they are, but for the most service is good, the only downside to this IHOP is that is small and at times kinda congested since it small and also with the parking, the parking lot is not that great since it's an uphill lot and small, and at times it can be somewhat challenging to drive in that lot depending how big your vehicle is, so be aware of that.“

“Just a quick stop for a good burger and an ice cold coke. The service was great and, unlike Fair, they will let you use the restroom.“

“We need a freaking salad bar in Alameda! We used to have 2 sizzlers on the island! Food is great & price!“