I ordered couple of burgers with fries and vanilla shakes. It's my first time trying it and it was good. The service is good as well as it was not busy at that time. I had my orders to go. read more

I was Rolling down Tennyson Drive and I was Hungry!!! So I Stopped by Iconic Cecil's Famous Burgers!! I Perused the Menu and I Ordered the Ribeye Steak Sandwich and the Jalapeño Poppers to Go !!! I paid by Credit Card and was given a Pager ! 15 Minutes Later my Pager Went Off !!! My Order Was Ready!!!! I went to the Pickup Window and received my Order. I Rolled Home and Unpacked My Food!!! The Steak Sandwich Was Delicious And a very Reasonable size!!! The Ribeye Steak Was Tender and Juicy!! The Jalapeño Poppers were Spicy and Delicious!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!! Number 34 out of the Top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!! read more

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This place is good -- I think it's a touch below Dairy Belle in terms of quality but much much cheaper. They only offer window service with some benches outside. Very diverse menu -- salmon burgers, pastrami burgers, teriyaki chicken, etc. Seem to have something for everyone. I got a burger/fries/strawberry shake -- the food was good but the shake was a little watery...definitely not as good as Dairy Belle's. The area itself is a little undesirable but I didn't have any issues waiting for my order. You can also get a pretty good selection of hard/soft ice cream here too. Overall, solid fast food burger joint. read more

Got a burger combo & burger w/pastrami & bacon added. Burger was ok. First timer coming here, I would get it again but wouldn't make a special trip. They put ketchup on it so that changed up the flavor Fries were not that great, some fresh, some wilted mixed in. Everything came to $26 a bit pricey for combo & pastrami bacon hamburger. They have a big menu with fried okra $4.99 & ribeye steak sandwich $9.99 read more

Upfront, I was a long time customer of dairy belle, so I am trying to find a suitable replacement burger. Unfortunately this isn't it! The burger isn't bad, but I would say they are average at best - the meat lacked flavor (maybe more salt), the lettuce was shredded and lost in the burger - either the hot burger wilted the lettuce or the lettuce had seen better days. Onion was two very thin rings of onion and the bacon was slightly undercooked so that it didn't bite off and it ended up in my mouth on first bite. Overall a lackluster burger slightly better than a fast food chain. Fries weren't crispy either. Don't know if I will eat here again since I am looking for a burger that stands up to my expectations. I may try other menu items to see what is good but overall I would say and average place with a decent price but it can't replace my prior spot! Had to try! read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - Double bacon bulky burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

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I ordered couple of burgers with fries and vanilla shakes. It's my first time trying it and it was good. The service is good as well as it was not busy at that time. I had my orders to go. This place is good -- I think it's a touch below Dairy Belle in terms of quality but much much cheaper. They only offer window service with some benches outside. Very diverse menu -- salmon burgers, pastrami burgers, teriyaki chicken, etc. Seem to have something for everyone. Upfront, I was a long time customer of dairy belle, so I am trying to find a suitable replacement burger. Unfortunately this isn't it! The burger isn't bad, but I would say they are average at best - the meat lacked flavor (maybe more salt), the lettuce was shredded and lost in the burger - either the hot burger wilted the lettuce or the lettuce had seen better days. Onion was two very thin rings of onion and the bacon was slightly undercooked so that it didn't bite off and it ended up in my mouth on first bite. Overall a lackluster burger slightly better than a fast food chain. Fries weren't crispy either. Don't know if I will eat here again since I am looking for a burger that stands up to my expectations. I may try other menu items to see what is good but overall I would say and average place with a decent price but it can't replace my prior spot! Had to try! Photo of Tom B. Tom B.Photo of Tom B. Tom B.Photo of Tom B. Tom B. read more

This has been my favorite spot in Hayward ever since I grew up a couple blocks down the road. Been stopping by here for 40 years and it's a diamond, in a rough area. Great shakes, great burgers and plenty of other sandwiches and corn dogs read more

Good sized and yummy double cheese burger with added ketchup from the Packets they give Loved the fries We'll be back to try the jalapeño burger. Extra charge for credit card use Thank you! read more

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Not my first time here but definitely my last. Cecil's burgers advertises one price and charges another. Make sure to check your receipts people. read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - False advertised prices. Charge diffrent than advertised prices. - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

My new favorite burger spot. Was recommended this place from someone that lives in Hayward and it didn't disappoint. Heard the place isn't the same, but I enjoyed this place. Friendly people and great service. Gets busy really fast and it has that old school burger joint type of feel. Here's what we ordered: 3 double bulky bacon burger: Flavorful and seasoned really well. Great burger overall Shrimp basket: Was really good. Only complaint would be too much fries Chicken tenders: Was really good, but just too much fries. Overall it's a must try if you're in the Hayward area.Will Definitely be back read more

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My family & I have been going to Cecil's every since I was in elementary school maybe even prior to that. Best believe every and anytime I come back to California I always always do my best to make a stop here and with the family. There is literally no where else like Cecil's little mom and pop stop. It's definitely somewhere I only like to go to during the day because the area it's in and even then I keep my head on a swivel but the food and ice cream are always fire ! read more

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Menu 11/25. The burgers were solid read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

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Cecil's famous burgers is one of my favorite hamburger joints to go to. They have a huge selection of things on the menu from burgers to hot dogs to their awesome shakes (you need to try their chocolate shake with marshmallows or their blackberry shake) they have both soft serve milkshakes and soft serve ice cream. They have outdoor seating only. Their service is also very good with short wait times. There is always parking in the lot so I given this place a 10/10 all around read more

It was my first time here . they have a huge menu selection. reasonably priced. Me and my grandma got bacon cheeseburger meals with fries and sodas and also got fried zucchini. they were seasoned well and the sauce on the burger was pretty good as well. read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - #5. Bulky Bacon Cheese Burger Fried Zucchini French Fries Ranch bbq sauce - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

Amazing solid spot in Hayward! Definitely a staple around this side of Hayward. It's located off Tennyson in a plaza - good amount of parking. The area is kind of sketch with some homeless ppl around. I tried to order the regular cheeseburger but somehow the cashier rang me up for 1/4 lb burger. The service was not the best and it was hard to get my order across, didn't want to argue. We also tried the pastrami burger, fried okra, and onion rings. Loved the batter and texture of the fried okra and onion rings! We demolished this easily with their ranch. My husband enjoyed the pastrami burger, decent size (not too big or small). It came with just enough pastrami. I loved the 1/4 cheeseburger I got. A solid size and it had good amount of sauces. The burger was juicy and the bun was soft. Altogether the meal came out to $29. Standard pricing for two burgers and two sides... although we didn't order a drink. Definitely need to come back to try more items! read more

A classic & solid burger joint in Hayward. The fries have that mcdonalds fries taste and the vibes are great it reminds me of a retro/old style burger spot. Service is great and parking is decent as well can get a little sketch sometimes at night in that area but I love this spot read more

Nom Nom, these burgers are really good! Ok ok, hands down one of the best burgers I've had in the Bay Area here. I've had them countless times & it's time to give up the flowers for them. They are definitely nom & pops style food here & I appreciate it greatly as it's hard to find the non commercialized flavors. They are consistent & the food is deelish for sure. I've never had a bad meal from here & that's to be celebrated in the world of fast food. There is nothing fancy or anything about this place but great/consistent flavor/taste is what they have. I will always be back! All burger heads, whether you k ow it's the enemy or not, this is a good cheat meal for the conscious. Cheers! read more

Fresh or at least not wilted produce on my burger. Maybe I came on a bad day. Won't go back. Not worth it. read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - Supposed to be a double burger. Maybe I picked a bad day to come. Won't go back Tomato, lettuce and onions wilted - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

I've been here a few times ever since my boyfriend introduced me. Which means, it's good and I crave it often enough. That's good endorsement for a place. You get exactly what's shown, so that's up to you whether you like it or not. For me? Love. Greasy, good tasting food. Quick, hot, that flavor from the big stove. Yum. After a morning hike, I was craving something greasy and filling. My mind was gunning for pastrami and mustard, and why not on a cheeseburger? The pastrami is always so thin and crisp. I inhaled half of it before I thought to stop and take a photo. Don't worry, I exercised before so that means this just adds to the fuel for a workout. For some reason, the fries are an addiction to me! I never get burgers and fries. Maybe my boyfriend changed me, or maybe it was Cecil. I got my brother a chocolate malted milkshake too, it was really good. But all for him. In the past I've has the chili cheese fries, hot dog, and pastrami sandwich. All were great. Beware of the credit card charge! And beware the surrounding area, I wait in the car for food to be ready. You get what's there, it's an okay price for your portions. You don't get burgers like this at in-n-out! I'm satisfied with what I get here instead anyways. If the smells from walking by don't entice you, I don't know what will. read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - medium fries - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

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The burger was fresh, and full of flavor. The fries were tasty too, and the service was fast. (Recommended)

First time visiting Cecil's Burger, and it was an OK experience compared to my normal visit to 1/4lb Giant Burger. I ordered the Pastrami Burger with cheese, and was charged for cheese, but realized it was left off when I finally made it home to eat. My partner had the 1/2lb Biggie and he felt that it wasn't enough food even with the French Fries. It is definitely pricier than other non fast food chain burger joints we visit. I will only eat here when I'm craving a Pastrami Burger. Service was OK. Given this being my first time here, and getting there when no one else was in line, I was confused on what window to order or pickup. The order window was in front, street side, while pickup was on the parking lot side that I didn't even see a window! Signs would help! Added pics of the new menu as when I looked up this place prior to going and was confused when I arrived that it was all different. Also, no prices are listed on the new menu, so I really didn't know if ordering a La carte was a better option than ordering a combo meal. read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - Menu, taken 2/25/24 - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

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Was craving a burger, but didn't want to resort to fast food or the usual chain restaurants... and that's how I found Cecil's. Located off Tennyson St, this local shop is situated on the street side of a small plaza. There's a few tables to sit or stand while you eat. There wasn't anyone when I arrived so I was helped immediately. Took a short wait for my order since it seemed like there were other orders being filled first. No big deal. Though while I was waiting, I noticed they had a pile of precooked bacon on the flat top. Shortly later the cook grabbed a few slices and dunked them into the frying oil (for French fries etc.) before putting them on my burger... such a huge disappointment. It's not hard to make fresh bacon to order. Finally when I got my order, I was quite let down. The buns were thin, untoasted and flimsy. American cheese tasted like Kraft singles. The onions were small pieces and kept falling out after every other bite, like decide if you want diced onions or regular slices. Corn dogs tasted exactly like the foster farms ones from Costco. This review only gets two stars for the patty being somewhat decent. Maybe a decade ago this place would've been the go-to burger joint locally, being lower priced than the average competitors while still serving adequate sized portions. But in today's society, for over $10 there are better options. read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - Corn dogs - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

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This burger stall is right in front of the running streets so it's not hard to find. Cecil's Famous burgers seem to have exchanged a few hands in between and they now offer plenty of items outside of just burgers. My wife and I were craving for some burgers so here we are after seeing some photos of their food online. The atmosphere though is somewhat questionable as the surrounding area was filled with street walkers and homeless folks who's very apparent around this part of town. It is hard not to have to kind of "watch your back" when ordering or even waiting for your food. FYI, we waited for 15 minutes standing there for our food. We saw like 3 dudes in the stall and 1 female making the food, I wondered, did they just start the grill or something? It took so long because....? There was one order from another party that came before us so that shouldn't be the case.....right? I mean they got 4 people working there? We decided to take the food home instead. I have gotten their Double Bulky Bacon Cheese Burger combo & my wife their Ribeye steak sandwich combo. The overall taste of the food is decent, nothing special which I was a tad bit disappointed. I was expecting it to be a local favorite but I didn't find that. Cecil is probably long gone from this joint. What we have here is just a burger stall that sells teriyaki and other random stuff in addition to burgers. If I have to guess, it is most likely due to the changing ownership of the place over the years. This spot will be another burger joint I consider in the future but it won't be a must have if you want an opinion from a local. Oh yea, I might also call in for a takeout order instead of ordering in person and having to linger around. I would also recommend you in doing so just to be safe just in case... read more

Burgers good. Fries good, shakes good, service good. What more can you ask for? Located off Tennyson, it's a small spot that has outdoor seating. If you want a good burger that's not your typical fast food then Cecil's is the place to go. Our go to is always the super with bacon and cheese, the salmon burger is also a good choice and the Philly cheesesteak. The fries are huge portions If you want a smoothie the banana smoothie is the one! So delicious. read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - Philly cheesesteak - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

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For almost 5$ this is what you get for onion rings. I feel that it could have been the whole bag, instead of half. But that's just me.. read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - The tiny amount of onion rings... - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

Comment. It was just not good.. they use cheap products. The hamburger was horrible. The only good thing the fish fries were decent

This is an excellent place for a classic back to the basic cheeseburger and french fries spot. Service here is always very quick and it has a very nostalgic feel sitting on the patio. No matter what you try here it's gonna be delicious, but I always go with a classic bacon cheeseburger. read more

I love their burgers and onion rings! You cannot go wrong with the burgers here specially when you're craving home made rather than burgers from McDonald's. Their banana splits are also delicious read more

Cecil's was a go to spot in Hayward. My mom worked here as well in the 70's but unfortunately it lost the old school taste it used to have along with the service. It wasn't bad but wasn't great. Food was okay but is missing the nostalgic taste it use to have. read more

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I'm sad. The quality of the food is different. The fries WERE my favorite, but they now they are ehh.. I'm eating it now.. and I'm even more sad. read more

5 star for a good burger from a burger stand. Don't expect a gourmet burger, but you can rely on a good solid burger. I use to live up the street and would come here often, but now I drive 20-30 minutes when I crave them. The wait can be a bit long to get your food, seating area outside is usually dirty, but this is meant to be taken to go or eat in your car. This is a solid local's spot. read more

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I've only tried their corn dogs, but they were really good! They taste like the ones you'd get at a carnival. YUM! The parking is very limited so be prepared for that. There was a long line on a Sunday afternoon but it went by pretty quickly. They have limited tables outside! read more

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Finally had the chance to check this place out. We've been driving by here since we moved down the street and it's always popping. Went on a Thursday night around 8ish and it was quiet. We were able to find parking. There were only 2 folks waiting before us. We were immediately greeted by a friendly face in the counter and was very attentive as we placed our order. I got a regular cheeseburger, my boyfriend got the double bacon cheese burger and we shared a corn dog and chili fries. And then added a banana milkshake. Our food was ready after 10ish mins and we took it home. Everything we ordered was soooo yummy! The chili fries need a bit of salt but still tasty. I'm very pleased w the food we got and def would come back if craving burger! read more

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For the price of a combo meal, Cecils is by far is the best bang for your buck when it comes to burgers read more

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Ambience is awesome, right next to a liquor store so the people watching is awesome. Saw a dude pissing in a bush on my way in but I didn't even mind cuz the burger was so good. Also a couple was displaying crazy pda but that's chill. Overall rly burger joint would come again read more

Cecil's Famous Burgers - My buddies - Burgers Near Me - Hayward, California

Food is Ok Service is Ok Ambiance is meh Decent burger joint at decent prices. Don't be surprised if a stranger walks by and ask for some money. I would try this place again read more

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This place has gone down since new ownership, sandwich smaller, ice cream cone amount smaller. Look at the picture outside the windows and then see what get. I wounder what nationality owns it now.. read more

Great burgers and amazing sides good prices Full disclosure the shakes need a little more flavor read more

This place is solid. Sometimes you just want a simple quality burger without all the extra frills. I get either a Super or Cecil Burger with everything on it. Haven't seen many places that include Bacon as part of the "everything"- love to see it though. They have delicious potato fries to add on. Which is a must if you're enjoying a burger! Don't sleep on their corn dogs either. The batter is well-seasoned and has a nice crunch to it. Pleasantly surprised at how good it is. They don't use a delivery service but you can call in. Also, have a small parking lot too. Worth the try though! read more

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I'm sorry to say things have really changed since the ownership changed. They just are not as good as they were. I've been a customer since the late 1950's. Now, no linguica or pork. They made the best linguica sandwiches. I don't like the signs covering the windows. Now we can't see inside. We had been able to see them cooking and how clean the area is. read more