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  • 5/5 Marc W. 8 months ago on Google
    Here’s all you need to know: THIS PLACE IS STILL THE BEST. Absolutely stellar char-broiled burgers and wonderful service. Please support this lovely family.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dominic C. 4 years ago on Google
    The environment was very classic as well as the food. Mama-burger is the right side for me and the taste was good... but can't say outstanding.. Fish and chips was ordered too according to some comments. Fish is nice but chips weren't attractive to me. (not hot enough, not crispy at all). Milkshake was definitely a must try item as it's get the rich flavor of chocolate and good mix of milk. However, the portion and price is not for one but three.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Megan J. 6 months ago on Google
    My grandma, great aunt, and great uncle went here for dinner today! They prefer that you call your order ahead, but we didn't and the girl who took our order was SUPER nice! Their menu is much more limited than before COVID, but according to my grandma, they're still the best burgers on the planet. My readers, I'm inclined to agree! My burger was the perfect medium rare with plenty of toppings, just the way I like it. 2 mama burgers and 1 order of fries was more than enough food for 4 people. At $41, that means $10.25 per person for dinner and plenty of leftover fries to make home fries for breakfast tomorrow. Val's is unfortunately only open 2 days a week and is take out only. They do however have a few tables out back that you can eat at. Between the takeout only rule and folding tables out back, there's not much in the way of ambiance, but it was hopping with the parking lot crowded with customers' cars. Totally worth it and I hope that their dining room will be open the next time I come to California! Once the dining room is open, I'll give them the 5th star!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jennifer de G. 9 months ago on Google
    Let's see. The other reviews have said a lot already, we went based on those. The burgers are clearly hand-made and good, the single order of fries is enough for 2 people to get well-stuffed, and the drinks are limited to cans of Shasta and bottled water. They have a couple little tables out under a tent in the parking lot, and there's cardboard boxes nearby for trash cans. I wouldn't call that atmosphere.... but the waitress who happened to find us was nice. They do ask that you call in your order ahead, but we just went and it wasn't a problem. For 2 mama burgers, one order fries, a bottled water and a soda was $45. I would go again in the spirit of supporting a truly indie local place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stevan D. 5 months ago on Google
    Burgers, fries, onion rings were awesome! Can’t beat their genuine devotion to customer service! In my opinion they are the best burger in the area!!

  • 5/5 Chris H. 6 months ago on Google
    Best burger in years. One order of fries is enough for 4 people. Large homemade fries as well. Is cash only, and no dine in. Wish they were open more days than just Friday and Saturday.

  • 5/5 sam s. 6 months ago on Google
    The best burgers in the world. Amazing and great service, very professional and very nice and great staff . I highly recommend this restaurant, and please try it if you get a chance.

  • 5/5 Chris W. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome old school burger spot with a cool vibe, great food and great staff. We were starving, and the place was packed, but much to our surprise, the food came out fast and very good.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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