Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe - Oakland, CA

Robin M. 

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8 years ago

RUDY'S can't fail café in Emeryville has a unique feeling atmosphere. It's a diner with a desert display like restaurants back in the day, like denny's. Serves beer on tap and wine. The Cafe is owned by the Great Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Rock Alternative Band Greenday Mike Dirt, Trey Cool, and Billy Joe Armstrong. This is not the ol' good old fashioned diner. I could tell that this place means something. The owner knows how one feels when their hungry because the food is amazing, and the portions are generous. I am a satisfi... read more

Genise 

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13 years ago

The Place I Go To Whenever I Am In Town – Food is great, atmosphere is energetic and the food is fabulous. We are from Seattle but we come here everytime we are in the Bay Area, have not had a bad experience yet. 

Chelsea Lin 

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14 years ago

An Emeryville diner with comfort food and a hip aesthetic. – Rockers and rollers will appreciate the cool factor at this outwardly inconspicuous East Bay joint--not only does the name come from a song by seminal punkers The Clash, but Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt is a partial owner of the place. The rock 'n ' roll aesthetic is heavily prevalent in the atmosphere: a wait staff that's entirely tattooed and tight T'd, an across-the-board music selection, themed tables and a wall of Barbies that look seriously roughed up. While ... read more

kt352 

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15 years ago

Great quick breakfast!Example: great place for good bread – Not a lot of atmosphere here but for breakfast, the food is more important, I think! Great vegetarian omelet, quick Pete's coffee, nice hash brown and toast. Nice booths - great for business discussion! 

MartinDenny777 

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16 years ago

Overpriced and well overrated – commodified, overblown punk theme not true to punk spirit. No matter how many tattooed, blue-haired waitresses there are or how much self-consciously hip decor is stuffed onto shelves, a $12 cheeseburger will NEVER have any punk credibility. Self-centered soccer moms and their irritating children can have Rudy's, I'm happy to give my weekend morning meal business to Full House Cafe in the Laurel. Green Day Mike should be ashamed of himself for creating such a blighted travesty--Rudy's CAN Fail... read more

emerygal 

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16 years ago

Great place for a late bite – When Rudy's opened down the street, we were happy to have any place in the hood that was open on Sunday. Now it's hard to get a table, because it's become a place for locals, hipsters and people who want to grab dinner before seeing a movie at Bay Street. Top picks: the salads are *huge* (I'm full after the small size) and the fries are amazing...crisp, hot and with an edge of spicy. The unique diner-gone-modern decor is a treat. I bring everyone here: family (it's surprisingly kid-friendly,) fr... read more

stephbbq 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Best Breakfast in a while – Very good service and no wait when you sit at tha counter... recommended for anyone in east bay to check it out! 

curli_q 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

All-around good eats – We eat here regularly. Prices are reasonable, the selection is good and they have things like a Guiness milkshake with a shot of espresso on the menu. Late night eats--especially since there is not so much open late. Great coffee=high marks in my book. Service is usually on it, although I've had to leave twice when the servers forgot they sat us or they never came by. I can forgive these transgressions because they've got the best burgers around. Weekends are busy for brunch, expect a long wait. You ca... read more

keekster317 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Good selection of food, friendly staff, fun environment – The selection of food was great, the chilaquiles were very good. There is also a great selection of vegetarian food that actually tastes great. I tried the Pressure Drop, a Guiness with a shot of espresso dropped in, and was pleasantly surprised. Just give this place a try, there will be something you'll really like.