(925) 235-0129
4081 Hollis St
(40th Street)
Emeryville,
CA
94608
37.8296
-122.2854
What People Are Saying About Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
The Owner
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
Owner
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe is the hot spot in Emeryville for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. Open until 1AM every night! This colorful cafe serves great omelets, pancakes, burgers and traditional diner specialties. Rudy's features Peet's Coffee and Tea. Try the meatloaf, fish and chips, or the classic Reuben sandwich. Beware of the highly addictive hollandaise sauce. Handcrafted beers on tap include New Belgium's Fat Tire Amber Ale and Blue Paddle Pilsner. The cafe is frequented by the East Bay's alternative music crowd and local business people. Families also enjoy the kid-friendly…
The Editor
Chelsea Lin
Citysearch
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 the aesthetic is more Iggy Pop than Guy Fieri, you'll find mostly your typical diner-dive cuisine--all-day brekkie, huge burgers,…
03/23/09
Great quick breakfast!Example: great place for good bread
by kt352
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!
03/20/08
Overpriced and well overrated
by MartinDenny777
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!!
- Pros: $2 PBR is about the ONLY pro I can think of
- Cons: overpriced, overrated, not true to punk roots or spirit, too many self-important customers
02/05/08
Great place for a late bite
by emerygal
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,) friends who want to experience the flavor of Emeryville, and neighbors (who are regulars themselves.) And I've noticed a very low turnover in wait staff, so that's a good sign.
They were right when they named it "Can't Fail Cafe."
The Details on Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
The Extras:
Enjoy a brew with your dinner -- there are several microbrews on draft.
When to Go:
Each weekday marks a different special--we recommend stopping by Thursdays for the mac 'n' cheese.
Parking:
There's a small lot just for the restaurant, but there's also plenty of street parking, including in front of Pixar, which is only a couple blocks away.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
As Seen In…
Message from Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
- Open until 1AM EVERY NIGHT!!!
- Breakfast served all day
- Great weekend Brunch menu
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe is the hot spot in Emeryville for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. Open until 1AM every night! This colorful cafe serves great omelets, pancakes, burgers and traditional diner specialties. Rudy's features Peet's Coffee and Tea. Try the meatloaf, fish and chips, or the classic Reuben sandwich. Beware of the highly addictive hollandaise sauce. Handcrafted beers on tap include New Belgium's Fat Tire Amber Ale and Blue Paddle Pilsner. The cafe is frequented by the East Bay's alternative music crowd and local business people. Families also enjoy the kid-friendly atmosphere. Reservations are recommended for parties of 8 or more. Come enjoy our classic diner with a bit of an edge.
Follow Us on Twitter