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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe in Emeryville is a three star American restaurant. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features breakfast, brunch, catering, valet parking, and lunch. This place is handicap accessible and good for groups.
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.
1.0 of 5 stars.
EY RUDY'S! I just want you to let you and everyone else know again that your waitress's friends (or your friends or you?) are officially being annoying. Telling me I suck and shunning me from the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
seriously? why is everyone so down on this place. I always leave here feeling amazing. The service is good. The portions are huge. The salads are amazing. The prices are worth the quality. What...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many, many times and I can honestly say the service sucks! If you do not wear a spike studded neclace and have blue stripes in your hair don't think that you will be treated well at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummmmmmm.... I came here for the first time on Saturday, and it definitely won't be my last. I can't remember the exact name of my meal, but it was corned beef topped with eggs Benedict topped with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here offers you so many choices and it gets hard to decide when you go there hungover. I think most of the time it is overpriced, but that is just me. I could get most of the same things...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe. What can I say about it. It has unique decor and strange tables with various toys embedded in them, they have barbie figures that somewhat look like some of their staff,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went in the other night with a friend. I was starving and wanted to eat before heading to a bar. I got a grilled cheese with avocado. It was alright. The bread was kinda thin, but toasty. Cheesy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, Rudy can fail on occasion. The first two times I went here I was blown away by their portions, their huge vegetarian and vegan friendly menu, and the decor. However, I recently took a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
alrighty..... there is something about this place.... convince perhaps? I don't know but I keep coming back! Now, I've tried a various amount of sandwiches and the breakfast burrito and I still must...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I don't like about this place is that the very mention of it's name get's The Clash's song stuck in my head for a few hours (I like the song, but it drives me a little batty when my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad for breaky...ordered a veggie scramble/omelette something like that. It was fine...nothing wrong with it, but not the best i've had. the service was a little slow and i think the server was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really a fan of breakfast, but I am a fan of Can't Fail. It gets really crowded, so don't go when you are already hungry, go at LEAST 20 minutes before you are hungry. Also, be careful.......
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Rudy! You stud you!Everytime i come i order the same thing. Tuna melt that comes with tomatoes and pickles. Delicious. I love their fries, some of the best i've ever had. And their specials?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place absolutly sucks. Don't go! After just eating the wrong food (which sucked) I reflected on every time I've come here and a pattern started to form. From the slow staff that serve...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You guys need to do something about the fly problem outside. Very unappetizing.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the prices initially appear to be expensive for what you get, but once your food arrives, you'll realize that the food is good and they use fresh ingredients. (i really wrote this review so i could...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I finally checked out this place last labor day weekend after years of driving by it. We got there early for breakfast and was seated in about 10 mins. The grapefruit and vodka was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't stand Emeryville. I come here every day for work and it depresses the hell out of me. It is bummertown, USA. But Rudy's sometimes perks me up. I like the Guinness milkshake, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was starting to like this place. Until one day a coworker and I went and got a to go order. We proceeded to order and stood around waiting for our food. The kitchen is near the waiting area, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite brunch place in the East Bay (I can't say the whole Bay Area because there are a couple of dim sum places in SF that I love as much as Rudy's.) I love the food here. It's fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten here once and was close to making it a 4-star rating, but will have to wait to see if I wasn't just in love with their perfect BLT. It's been a long time since I had a BLT and Rudy's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've probably gone here way too often in the last couple of weeks. After discovering this place several weeks ago, I just can't seem to get enough of this place. I have tried several menu items, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee is great and the taco omelet kills. It can get crowded but it will disperse quick. If you're not a fan of sitting with strangers and hearing them blab on and on about their stupid lives...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for breakfast so far, but most definatley have plans for a future visit for dinner. They are open 7AM to 1AM EVERY DAY!Breakfast is great! We get something different every time...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
open til 1 every day, $1 pbr&oly after 9, decent to rockin diner food, CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You gonna be hella good when you order the rib appetizer, blue cheese burger, patty melt, sweet potoato fries, mocha shake and 2 $1 Pabst.Damn this chit was good. It took a lot not to gorge it all in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again I was able to venture into the "Can't Fail"... Fat Tire beer and the fall-off-the-bone pulled pork burrito all with the punk getup was downright great. The place was pretty happening for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
vegan friendly
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The equation with which I sell the idea of going-to-Rudy's to people is as follows: Mel's Diner plus punk rock equals Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe.Solid American diner food given a punk rock twist....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's really not many places with this much character in the East Bay area and even less (if any) in Emeryville. It's always a good time coming here, which I definitely don't do enough. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great burger joint with cool ambience! i wanted to steal the table we were eating on! anyway, prices are reasonable with more than adequate portions. I am taking off a star just because my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food and atmosphere here are awesome. Gotta love a cute, hipster diner that is too cool and knows it. The pancakes are the best I;ve ever had in my life! Great coffee, soy-rizo omlette is divine....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow...amazing diner...my wife and i come here very often...more often than any restaurant in the bay area. i have had fish and chips everywhere, beckett's for example in berkeley had pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times, and really enjoy it! I've tried the tuna melt and the reuben sandwiches, which were both amazing. They grill them perfectly crispy, and the oozy cheese adds such great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food if you're breathing! If you're in Emeryville make sure you go here. Every time my family would visit me in the East Bay they would casually ask where I wanted to eat. Of course I would say...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy breakfast! My boyfriend and I rode past this place last night on our bikes and decided we would drop in for brunch today. I'm very glad we did! I really like their hollandais sause and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here totally hung over for brunch before heading into the city- so my recollection is tinted with that fuzziness one gets before the first weekend breakfast cocktail- which I had here- a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
in so. cal, it was the kettle, where i spent so many nights, just chatting the night away. i don't know how many times i've had their breakfast at midnight...up here, its rudy's can't fail cafe....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
White Collar*Sigh* (turns to other white collar person)....."Hey, lets do lunch". "Rudys" (says the other guy)? "Sure man"Blue Collar"Dude"(turns to friend)! "Lets go to Rudys and get hammered""Hell...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends have been talking about this place forever so finally going there myself was akin to meeting that purpotedly awesome best friend of your friend--you're excited, intrigued, skeptical, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner and brunch last week while visiting the bay area. For dinner I had the tasty baby back ribs. It was terrific, almost too much food. The sweet potato fries are excellent. For Sunday brunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It can fail and does...It was another one of those "waiting to exhail" moments. I have been there three times over a five plus year period. The food is "ok" - but nothing to write home about. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to review Rudy's for some time now but unfortunately, like in many Yelp reviews, it's an unpleasant experience that motivates a posting. I'm still giving it 4 starts but I would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to hang out at places like this all the time when I was a kid. Stickers from punk bands, cheap beer, tattooed staff, collections of barbie dolls. Finding Rudy's was like meeting an old...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, i was warned about this place in a bad way!! people said that the service is lousy and the food sucks. WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!went here the other night after walking out of Barclay's because the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but on a reccomendation I got the french toast. To die for.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great grub, and a unique vibe. I love the atmosphere, with the freaky Barbies and etc. (even a Dennis Rodman) dolls lined up against the back wall, and random stickers covering the bathroom doors. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been wanting to go here for a while after my boyfriend recommended it. I had tried once before during lunchtime but the line was out the door and there was no good place to park as the small...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO GOOD! I can't get enough...now if only I had a job to support the habit.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool building and atmosphere. It was filled with cool decor and interesting people. The plates coming out looked delicious and made me anticipate my meal. I ordered a salad to-go from the bar....
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i have been telling my dad about this place for so long after reading about it on yelp so we finally stopped in for lunch. i knew what kind of place it was and wasn't really sure if i wanted breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to be more of a regular when I took taiko lessons down the street and needed some late night sustanance. But it's still worth making a special trip to Emeryville.The extensive menu accommodates...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the first time a couple of weeks ago and order the Chupacabra burger (bacon and goat cheese). It wasn't too bad, but I found it to be a little dry. Their french fries were pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's Probably Won't Fail, at least for the foreseeable future...The former greasy spoon cafe that occupied this location was resurrected into Rudy's by popular demand and some local investors. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Omg! their Tuesday Dinner Special (fried chicken), freaking best chicken i've had! (well, i might have to go back and visit Chicken & Waffle @ Jack London Square) but dam, that was GOOD!their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here after being drunk and starved at Pride and I ordered chili cheese fries and a taco salad. Both were delish, but the service was kinda bleh and I felt the prices were kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Rudy's that hasn't already been said? It's great. Open late, awesome music playing from an employee's ipod, Semi Freddi's is right across the street. I usually get the French...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bacon cheeseburger sucked. It was like eating a Denny's burger. It was all soggy. No love put into the food. In their defense it was my first time there, but I don't know if I'll go back. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Looking back, I should have had the pancakes - or some version of breakfast (breakfast all day). As is, I had the cheeseburger (cheddar) and fries and a couple pints of Guinness. The service was fast...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me happy. Good food with weekday specials to look forward to. $1 beers after 9pm. Opens until 1am. Pixar's right next door, which begs the question: why haven't they put this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted a Bloody Mary so badly. Other places in SF didn't open so early so we decided to hit our destination (east bay) first.SERVICE - mediocre, hit or miss. We sat at the bar.FOOD - green eggs and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. I used to go to Rudy's more frequently and it has been a while, but today's breakfast was so disappointing. My corned beef hash looked fresh from the can (really it did) and my poached eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to E'ville about 2 years ago, a Rudy's has been a regular hangout for a number of reasons. Firstly, the kitchen is open to 1am and no matter what time you order the food is consistently good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better for breakfast; dinner ok. Got hungry in the AM after Yoga with the Miss. Short wait on a Sun AM, but this suggested deliciousness was headed our way. To ease my grumpyness, got myself a cup of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I pretty much like Rudy's Can't Fail. My friend from out of town really wanted to go here. I was like "Okay, fine, it's pretty much the same as Colonial Park Diner except with hipster waitstaff, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's is OK but just OK for me. I would not suggest to go there but I would not put up a fight if someone else wanted to.The first time I went I was pretty disappointed. I was expecting so much more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Back to 2 star. This place is nothing special.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going almost every Sunday for a while now, and I always LOVE their weekend brunch menu. Any of their poached eggs options are always amazing, the omelet covered in green salsa is out of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i dont understand emeryville. im from out of town and it seemed like all the cafes we could yelp around the area were all closed?! why???? its only 4pm! anyway, this place was the only open place we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch spot, with plenty of options for veggies, and good music.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why did you take away the sweet corn waffle? WHY???????? I was excited to try it! The only other thing I can eat there for breakfast is the pancakes, which are good, but that's no variety for me!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's doesn't have a liquor license, but they still offer a bloody mary--made with fucking rice wine. FUCK THAT. That's not a bloody mary. The only reason I *get* breakfast is because I'm hung...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's is awesome if you can find it. I have been for breakfast, lunch and dinner; with friends and alone. Every time I leave happy and stuffed. They should have put this place in UP instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this shit is the worst fake ass faux punk rock diner bullshit shit system garbage fuckpile ever. like time one thousand. to the nth degree. lets be honest, how hard is it to make killer vegan junk...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday morning, our wait wasn't too long (plus you can drink coffee while you wait) though it was quite crowded (lots and lots of babies!). the food was decent. i got the southwestern omelette with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's is definitive of the Bay Area. I love this place, it's like one of those kinds of things that I'll start describing it to people who arent familiar with Rudy's and the next thing you know i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, okay, I went back and it wasnt as amazing. Sorry dudes, I'd still go back though.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good - been here a couple times and this is the breakdown:Pros- Open late (1am)- Tasty "good ol' American" diner food- $1 beer after 9pm (cheap quality, but for $1, what do you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been living right next door to this place for three years or so now and have been eating there all along. Obviously, I go back so I must like the place and can offer a few good and bad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMFG!! Hands down, , , my FAVORITE brekkie joint. And that's only because I've only been for breakfast. Lunch and dinner look fantastic as well. Not to mention it's open late, 'til 1:00am!! Bring it!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's local, food is great, atmosphere is fun, staff is cool and friendly, and I am there once a week.Keep up the good work!
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 1/2 Stars. In all fairness, the food here is not terrible. It is certainly one of the best late-night choices in the area, mostly because everything else sucks. The portions are usually...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rock n Roll Denny's.. haha.. Naw.. There is definitely somethin bout this place since I startd eating here.. Everythin from the Barbies on the wall, to the 80's music..Well... 1. Its open till 1am, 2....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Service was preety good, but the quality of the food was not that good and quite pricey for the quality. And, it smells kind of funky inside...like armpit. Not a fan.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The table w/ disjointed Barbies disturbs me. Regardless, there's something about Can't Fail that keeps me coming back. I really don't know what it is. I mean, milkshakes are runny as is the cream...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday Special is Fried Chicken, 4 pieces, 10.50 bucks! I couldn't finish them.Thursday Special is Mac & Cheese, 9.50 bucks!Pretty good Big Gratin shit!Good American.Good Service.Good Burger.Good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
wish my friend would have read the reviews before deciding we should have breakfast here. Now I realize no, the waiter was not delivering us our breakfast cold to get back at his mother. No, the hash...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Awww, Rudy's CAN FAIL ... and it did ... for brunch. 2:00 PM on a Saturday and we waited for over 30 minutes for a table for 3. After we were seated we waited at least 15 more minutes to be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think the food used to be better as I give it about three stars, but as I reflect on the service from the several times I've been there, the service is definitely a one star.On a recent visit with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's has a retro look, hipper-than-thou servers, and 100% hard surfaces. The roar of noise is like an airplane taking off. Enjoy the decibels with a cup of extra-bitter,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I often visit this fun diner with a twist. The decor is funky, the food is great, but the servers are just o.k. (hence the four stars). Prepare to wait at least 10-15 minutes to get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of place you want to take your new girlfriend and if she doesn't like it, it's time to break up with her. It's great food and is not pretentious at all. Very cool wait staff and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's is super great. The food isn't anything fancy, it's just good. They added special touches to everything they make so that it is distinctly theirs. They have Peet's coffee and tea, which I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for lunch after shopping at Ikea just around the corner. I used to work nearby and always wanted to try it but I was always in a hurry and never made it in. They have since it was on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eggs blackstone over hashed browns. TRY IT.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Shakin' Jesse is the best drink EVER!This fantastic milkshake with espresso and Guiness had me rolling back in my seat happily sated. I would have agreed to just about anything last night because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cream of brocoli soup-20 minute wait time with out even a glance from the waiters prices specials all sounded AWESOME-Turkey rueben that was kinda dry and boring Dollar beers after 9pm-Cold french...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give it 2 stars b/c I really liked the takeout menu & the fact that they're open until 1am & I work nights, whoo hoo! HOWEVER, I went for breakfast twice & got disappointed twice so I won't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I accidentally stumbled upon this place around midnight after getting lost in Emeryville. (Don't ask. Just use your imagination.) Like a lighthouse in an ocean of asphalt and big box stores, Can't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why people like this place so much... because it's "edgy"? Because the waitstaff is too cool to talk to you? Because the whole experience makes you feel like crap? Um, no thank you....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To begin - my date was a 2, but the place he took me to was definitely a 4.3!!!I will for sure be coming back to this place (provided I can find it again) in the near future!! For the record I love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight I got hungry again about 11pm and have been seeing the "Can't fail cafe" pop up on my late night Yelp searches so I decided to give it a try tonight. I did have a "HUGE" craving for a rib eye...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I probably go mostly for the atmosphere and friendly (, but not annoying at all) staff. The food is awesome and I never leave dissatisfied...unless "The 75 cents guy" stops by. "The 75 cents guy" is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
oh boy, i really wanted this place to live up to its name...the burger was, according to my meat eating friend, a disappointment. i had the vegetarian chili, which was dried out and lifeless--clearly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fucken like this place. My girl and I come here when we feel like eating our ass off. Shit is tasty and I dig the huge ass salads. Also, they don't only serve you like 10 fries like some places I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Rudy,Rudy, where did you go so wrong.I started coming here about 4 years ago and the food at that time was not bad....tasty,good portions,edible.About 2 years ago came for dinner and was served...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Minus one star for today's experience. First off, our party of 4 requested outdoor seating and said we were happy to wait, but we were asked 3 times if we would rather sit inside. Maybe once...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's true rating for the food might be a 2 from me. This is a local joint that I actually like a lot (based on hours, location, concept, and general vibe) but if we're going to be honest here, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aaron's Big Eat East Bay: 100 Things to Try Before You Diehttp://www.yelp.com/list/the-big-eat-east-bay-100-things-to-try-before-you-die-oakland#17 - Guinness milkshake from Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Rudy's. I've been here time and time again, and I've never had a bad meal. I'm sorry to read reviews where people had, but you probably had an off night or you were just doing something to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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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!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I realize that there are other customers to serve. But people go to restaurants because they're hungry, not because they have a lot of time to kill... It took them too long to seat us, take our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros-Tasty food (Not 5 star but yummy... think greasy spoon diner that caters to vegetarians)Large Portions (HUGE salads, lots of fries)Moderate prices$1 beer after 9pm Cons-The Wait Staff (Rude &...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my all time favorite places to stop for lunch. Great people watching too. Treat yourself - instead of eating the dreck at the Ikea restaurant, drive a few extra blocks for a great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I think of Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe-Don't be put off by the first two statements -Crowded during lunch hours (the whole place is packed inside and the outside patio)-Crowded during evening hours-...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa! $1 beer after 9pm and the best part about this place is...if your table is made up of vegans, vegetarians, meat lovers...you can all go here and find something for your late night hunger! I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Name says it all, really can't fail. Good for breakfast (try the "two-egg eyedaho"). Good for lunch (great burgers and salads), awesome for dinner (daily specials rock).I am a real fan of salads that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute decor and a traditional diner menu. No wonder it's so popular with the folks at Pixar. It can seem a bit expensive for diner food, but look where you are. There is quite a wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was okay. Had the french toast with the side of chicken apple sausage. French toast comes in 3 thick slices ($8), but chicken apple sausage was the best, but pricey, $4, for two links. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you, Rudy most surely CAN fail.Miserably.We've been meaning to come here, but always forget about this place until we're driving to Bay St.'s AMC.So today we finish our movie and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Rudy's quite frequently...(there's no denying I'm a regular), and here on Yelp I'll explain, in arbitrary order, why Rudy's makes my list of regular haunts.1. Decor, I'm big on ambience, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hip, open late, friendly staff, consistently cool music, ambiance, But I only care about the food, which is just ok and bit overpriced. 5675
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch with some coworkers and ordered the grilled cheese sandwich with turkey. While the sandwich wasn't disgusting, it wasn't too memorable. It seemed a bit overpriced for some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wonder why Yelpers have such a love-hate relationship with this place. I mean, the restaurant is called "Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe" - an allusion to The Clash, so this probably will have a little more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must be getting old, or just don't quite get Rudy's "Can't Fail Cafe." Every time I go here, the line always zig zags right out the door with hipsters chillin' everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this cafe the other day for a quick lunch for the 3rd time this month. The staff let me sit down at the bar right away and I had the best veggie soup in my life. I also had a great spinach...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are a few things I really can't stand. This list includes: black olives, reality TV shows with aging celebrities and low-rent hookers and finally - the ill advised phenomenon known as "white...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the punk/hipster crew run this place. i like that. came here late last night and loved the $1 budlight bottles along with my sweet potato fries. my friends ordered a burger and split it. We sat at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for a hardy breakfast or a delicious lunch. I highly recommend there sandwiches as I am a big fan. The service is not that quick especially if you're on your lunch break, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a bit apprehensive about trying Rudy's after reading all the reviews of Yelpers complaining about curt, too hip servers.Hubby and I ate here on a recent Sunday morning early (9 am) with two of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's Can't Fail did fail.... EPIC FAIL.I won't knock on anyone's positive review for this diner, but I have to admit, the food portions, taste, service, and prices were below average.I do admit the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I vote for a renaming: Rudy's Can Always Fail Cafe.Seriously, I want to love this place. I have a soft spot in my heart for the weirdness that is Emeryville, and Rudy's fits right in to that. But, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow - is it me, or are the women in the East Bay prone to complain about everything?I wanted to go out for Sunday breakfast, and I wasn't expecting to be served like I was popping into the Four...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the East Bay, things close early - not the Can't Fail Cafe - this is hand's down the best place to be if you're looking for some late night food. Food's great - love this place - great atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute FAVORITE restaurant!!!! The food is really good here, and the prices aren't bad either. I especially like the burgers and the sandwiches.. The service is good, and the people are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's is great--I really like the food here a lot, especially the French Toast and the fact that you can get Morningstar Farms "sausage" with your breakfast. I'm not vegetarian anymore but I still...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
get the tower of power. its incredible. they also have a cool hipster vibe with tatted hooligans running the joint, and nice hangover cures on the menu. go.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid diner food served by meth addicts. Or maybe it's solid diner food served by hipster kids that just look like meth addicts. Either way you get basic diner options of quality well above that of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a vegetarian hipster artist type.My friends are not vegetarian.Rudy's is both.I just moved to Emeryville and I gotta admit, a big perk is that I'm now 1/2 mile away from Rudy's. So damn good....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a bit of a wait, but worth it. cute and hip, diner setting only been there for breakfast. Great coffee, homemade jams and great eggs benedict. pancakes are sweet and savory. I'm from San Diego, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a lazy rainy Sunday afternoon.Just getting out of bed and wanting to get some brunch. We Yelped near by joints around the AMC Theater in Emeryville and came across Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two reasons to go to Emeryville:1. Amtrak2. Rudy's Can't Fail CafeFor you diner freaks... it is the coolest diner I've been to in the Bay Area. Hands down (my pants). You must order a Shakin' Jesse....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food here is just okay. It's cute and hip in an up and coming area, so it is refreshing to see, but there are WAY better places to eat. The menu offers you basic diner food with cute names; nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for late night dinning. The staff is very friendly. The outdoor seating area is wonderful on sunny days. I order the fish and chips which is good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fav sunday brunch spot. Its always packed on Sundays so make sure you dont go hungry enough to eat your own arm waiting for a table. The food is very good, but can be ok depending on what...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's Can't Fail CafA� is not your typical diner for a late-night meal. Do not expect waitresses dressed in uniforms - here the dA�cor has a punk-like feel to it and where waiters/waitresses have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've come here for breakfast/brunch and dinner - the food is okay, nothing to go crazy about but i LOVE the atmosphere and decor of this place. the barbie dolls and action figures that line the walls...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsI can't believe I haven't written a review for RFC yet. I have been coming here for years and every experience has been different. It is hit or miss, but the last few times have been pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for breakfast twice, and both times there was a substantial wait time. That said, the food was good, but the service was dissapointing. Not only did we wait a long time to be seated, my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here for breakfast, which I love. I had a couple nice mimosas, short but good. The first was better (stronger) than the second - I like consistancy with my drinks. Consistantly good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about Rudy's in the East Bay Express, being heralded as having the, "Hottest Wait Staff Ever." The intersection of Parker and Hollis at 9 o'clock at night reminds me of West Oakland. OK, fine...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was introduced to Rudy Can't Fail just a couple of months ago, and it's quickly become one of my favorite places to eat in the East Bay. It has a pretty sweet vibe - great music, wonderful (young/hip)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yom nom nom nom! Oh goody one of my favorite places to eat! Every time I'm heading north from SF I alway try to go when there is a ton of traffic so I can talk my husband into stopping and getting a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went to rudy's can't fail cafe tonight around 9pm. the building is right next to pixar. my friend who works in the area brought me and my sister there along with his gf. I asked each one of them if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yay, I love Rudy's. A few years ago my boyfriend and I were in search of a great hamburger and stumbled across Rudy's on yelp. We tried it out and boy were we not disappointed! I love the funky diner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bestest friend and I wanted to get something to eat before catching Gran Torino at Bay Street, so I said, "Hey, we should try this place near Pixar that I always see, it looks cool," so we went,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm feeling emotionally empty, I indulge myself in a day of luxury; complete with a movie, shopping on Bay Street, and a meal fit for a fatty at Rudy's. I start with a Shakin' Jesse. Since...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think we came here under false pretense, but nonetheless the vegetarian nacho was good, and all of my friends enjoyed their food. The plates were huge, and I liked the decor...very retro. I might...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Rudy, you never fail to impress me!!I have eaten breakfast here plenty of times and I cannot get enough of Rudy's.I love the meatless options on the menu and the vibe is always so chill and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is basically my auxiliary kitchen as I live just a few blocks away and probably eat here twice a week. A very lively vibe, great people watching and the coffee is intense (the way I like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the Guinness shake. Good food, open late... It's tough to find places like this in the East Bay. This is always the first place that comes to my mind after concerts, nights of boozing,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Listen to the name of this restaurant. It really can't fail. First off it's open til 1am. Great to know for a late night craving. Also, breakfast is served all day... yayIt was yet another gorgeous...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe this place has less than a four star. It's a super cute diner with a punk feel to it and great food!Burgers are way better than barneys and the fries are Great!!Chicken quesadilla is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a 7 mile run, a few friends and I came to Rudy's for some grub. I wanted something light, so I checked out the salads. Ordered the Sonoma Chicken Salad and I thought it was pretty good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy...you failed me with your Sonoma Chicken Salad. I like you so much that i have to write this negative review in hopes that you may consider taking this off your menu or do something about it. i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Veggie sausage scramble, veggie burger. The scramble is pretty good. Generous portion and it's always great to get veggie sausage. It's kind of like the vegi jo at Mama's Royal but a little more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK. THURSDAY's COMBAT Mac N Cheese special was NOT so special. Touted as having at least six different cheeses in a "football-sized" dish --- the concoction did NADA for me. Served alongside their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it! Cool people. Great food!
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice so, by definition, must be like Hillary and be "nice enough." Had the french toast, which was spongy. And that's a good thing. In my view, french toast needs to be able to sop...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like a brunch I can walk to.And eavesdropping on two 15- (or 22) year old girls in line for the bathroom:"This place is so hipster.""Ya! so hipster.""It sucks Gilman doesn't have punk shows anymore"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food's good, but I really like Rudy's because of the awesome staff and shared time with bros.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Diner that trades 24 hour breakfast for $1 PBR while referencing The Clash in its name. I can dig it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My big bro recently moved to Emeryville and this is his new go-to spot, so when I came home, he HAD to take me. We went today and I have to say, I liked it! From what I have read on here, I think we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a spot to come at least once. OK, I come a lot, but I have to say they've got a pretty darn good breakfast. Some complain about the service, I just call it a part of the ambiance. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good eats, decent service if you are cool. Belly up to the bar and have some Pabst.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Marc Horowitz and Jon Brumit turned me onto this place after an art gig in Berkeley a couple of years ago. Just recently went back with my boyfriend and enjoyed a fabulous breakfast. Of course we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live down the street from Can't Fail, and it's filled every weekend morning for brunch. And rightfully so - all their dishes are well executed, and their breakfast is hard to beat.My reason for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously?! They were "too busy" to do takeout today? WTF? Its faster & easier just to cook and hand me a bag then have me take up space at a table, serve drinks, get food. Mine is an in and out. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could rate the Guinness shake alone I would give this place 5 stars. However I have had other menu items, a few times. If you are happy to get a side of hipster arm sleeve tattoo with your french...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have good quality American comfort food and a cool diner atmosphere. I had their BBQ chicken and it fell off the bones. I've had better BBQ sauce at other places but this was not too shabby. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've never written a review of a place I haven't been in but I feel OK about doing it this time. Rudy's claims to be open every night until 1 a.m. We got there at 12:30 a.m. Emeryville doesn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
never fail huh? you sign says "open til 1am every night", yet at 12:30am on a friday night..."im sorry, we're closed". morons
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So the bay area closes at 10 PM. There are only a few restaurants in the East Bay to choose from at this hour; Denny's, taco truck, Merrit bakery or rudy's cant fail. rudy's cant fail beats them all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a few co-workers for lunch before the Holidays. I've always been a fan of Rudy's because I love the ambiance. It's a cool place to bring friends and they have decent-to-good food (and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its tricky with diners......sometimes they are delicious sometimes they rely solely on their kitch appeal and fail with their foodi was starving when we got here (why didnt i eat breakfast?)and after...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No one flinched when our table for 5 suddenly became a booth with 2 tables pulled in for 11 or so rowdy, hungry people. They just kept adding more chairs and waters. I hope we tipped big because I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is near Pixar so we were told it was good when we worked here. It's a cafe style, so if you're in to cafe style food I guess you might like it. The scene inside tries to look hip but I really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had a blt for lunch here. our waitress was suuuper nice.i never have time for a sit down lunch, but if i did, i wold def. eat here more often.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty standard diner food. the fries will satisfy a craving ;-) as will the desserts. oh cake!
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I avoided this place for quite sometime due to some friends opinion on the place. finally took it upon myself to sample what they have to offer. Don't know what my friends had against Rudy's. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great early in the morning or late at night, I can't seem to stay away from this place. I mean, where else can I get the healthy Tower of Power in the morning (I hate eggs and love a place that subs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, cool ambience, great for brunch with a group of friends, kid friendly, and they pull a good pint of Guinness. The service isn't always stellar, but in spite of that we have always enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very impressed with the food, service and the decor! Not your like your local Diner/ Cafe. Very good fresh oganic food! Super cute theme of punk/ 50's. Lot of the wait staff was head to toe in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So the special for the day was the macaroni and cheese made with 6 different kinds of cheese. I think they forgot to put 5 of the cheese in my plate because I literally could not taste the cheese in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food isn't bad but the service could be a little better. After we ordered the food, our waitress put in our order and served once cooked. She didn't come by the table at all after we got the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a friend's birthday party and it wasn't wow but pretty decent. We started off with the nachos, and it was ok, but they needed to improve the chip-to-topping ratio. Only half of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much to say, but I like this place. There is a nice variety of food options even healthier options. They have good desserts and unique drinks. The staff is very nice too!
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fare here is greasy spoon. So they do breakfasts & burgers. They also serve beer. One surprisingly good shake option is a concoction made of espresso & Guinness(?!) I know what you're thinking but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rock star cool meets diner food is the way I describe Rudy's. After all, the name of the restaurant takes it's name from the seminal punk band, the Clash's "Rudie Can't Fail" song off of London...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't wait to go back to Rudy's! I was so excited to see this menu and especially happy to see so many veggie selections! I had the veggie nachos and can I just say "I want seconds!"..the salad...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Hell to the Yes! Rudy's is open every day til 1am. Nice. Options for meat lovers and veggie lovers? Check.The Shakin' Jesse Milkshake definitely brings all the boys (and girls) to the yard....
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wannabe rock stars meets Mels Diner.The place is kinds cool, got a nice vibe until the wait staff gives you that "my big hit record" attitude. Note: your there to serve, be nice, act concerned about...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I woke up this morning with a rather large hangover and a hankering for some breakfast vittles. This place rocks! It's all about the Challah French Toast! The Challah bread is cooked to perfection...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I always thought this place looked and sounded cool, what with the Clash thing happening, and so even though I'm no longer young and hip (actually, I was never hip, although I did used to be young)....
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a reliable place to get a decent meal. I like their corned beef hash and waffles (why oh why doesn't anyone make that a breakfast special?). I might make the trip once in a while even if I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Rudy's 4 times for both breakfast and dinner. I'd definitely give it a solid 3 1/2 stars. The place is C-O-O-L as in, staff all seem to be hip hipsters, sometimes even too cool to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only come here when I'm drunk. when I'm being abusive to myself. this place is a grease pit slimed with the stink of a couple of punk rock assholes. I recommend coming here as waisted as possible,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Christ almighty, what the fuck is wrong with the servers here? I was a 20 year old punk rocker too, once (although I was one when, you know, punk was actually happening), and when I was at my shitty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun eclectic place to grab a burger n fries... I cant recall if anything else is on the menu... that is what everyone gets that I have seen.When I first moved to Emeryville, I found this place and was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 3 1/2 stars really. I usually go for breakfast here but recently had an evening meal here. I like the rock-n-roll vibe here and the food, too. I had breakfast for dinner,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have tried and tried to like this place...because honestly the idea of it, is my kind of place... but tonight was the last m'f'ing time im going to this ugh emo infested wannabee hipster joint.I've...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food is average diner fare with catchy names and fun twist to your average breakfast. good specials and fast service. love the idaho!
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place with good food.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I drove by the Can't Fail on my first day living in Emeryville. Everytime I drove by it, it was poppin!! So of course I had to try it. The first time I went there was about a 5 minute wait, no...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can't fail...but can't quite win either.I really like the feel of the place. The dolls are creepy/cool, and the nightmare before christmas table? Even cooler.However, I feel like their food is kind...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So stumbled over to Rudy's for the first time after we had several rounds of drinks at Kitty's which is down the street with some friends who have obviously been to Rudy's more than once since they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only had breakfast type foods here so far, but everything has been consistently good. I am completely in love with Your Own Private Idaho, two eggs sunny side up, over a slab of cheddar topped...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum. do it. good grub. burgers, breakfast, sandwiches, some local brews in rotation with the normal junk. service always fast as they can and friendly. food hits the spot and is decent price. decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since moving away from Oakland, I find myself waking up at least once a week and wanting to weep for this place. Seriously. It's just about the only thing I miss about living in the East Bay. I am,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers ain't all that - can't touch Barney's, Christophers or LukasChili ain't goodBreakfast looks popping but unfortunately didn't get that - next time.Atmosphere is cool - yes hipster, but good for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum. The veggie club sandwich rocks. The other menu choices look potentially promising.The service sucked, the crowd primarily consisted of pretentious snobs... which definitely altered my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place oozes rockstar cool without being too hipster-y. Service is quick and courteous. The burgers are pretty good, as are their fish and chips but what I love best are their vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's your typical hipster diner, but Rudy's was a welcome introduction to Emeryville, once largely devoid of decent food. I was continually amazed at the wide variety of mediocre food served up...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What do you get when you mix Guinness Coffee Icecream? Well, a Shakin' Jesse of course!! (like, DUH.)I like this place...a lot. They served me PBR at 10AM with a rockin (and freakin' huge)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where the hipsters go.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A fun, decent diner with good coffee. Not the best service, not the best food, but if you want brunch, a burger or a milshake and you want it late, then go here.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I always get sweet potato fries. Baller shit.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THey have t-shirts and all sorts of other silly merchandise, which loses them a star.Beside that sillyness, the place is great, especially if you live in West Oakland like me and have to go a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, interesting atmosphere day or night. I've always gotten pretty good service, even if not super-duper fast.Great coffee. Also, Rudy's is on my list of good places to get a beer with brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We needed some fuel before our road trip to Byron yesterday so we stopped off for some breakfast at Rudy's. It was still early on a Saturday morning so the place wasn't packed just yet. First off, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you get beer and good breakfast after a hard's night of work in an ICU??? RUDY's has never failed me since I first stumbled into this establishment two and a half years ago... Shame on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't quite figure out the staff yet. In the afternoon they seem entirely too busy to be super talkative, but also a little bitchy. I went for breakfast a few times before I ever had the lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The chicken pesto club is awesome! But I don't recommend it if you have stuff to do immediately following or on a date...if you know what I mean (toot!)
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another Jules Vincent tasty burger: with goat cheese and a whole portobello mushroom, plus nicely done fries, though it had an extremely fragile bun, and is very, very drippy. But it's the Shakin'...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After many recommendations from my brother to visit RCFC, I finally made it there.Since this is my first visit, I'm going to reserve the fifth star until I've had a few more visits. I have to say,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes you can. Fail, that is. Rudy's isn't very consistent if you ask me...well, aside from the bad attitude you get from the servers, that's about as consistent as it gets. Because when it comes to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, when you reach 400 , does my pithy little review even matter?? Le sigh.Anyhow, my BFF recently moved down the street from this charming little diner. Since our desire to have a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went to rudy's on saturday night, signed in, and waited 20 minutes for a table. We were then passed over for a table for the more alternative looking people in the waiting area. I guess I look to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
melt- in- your- mouth hash browns and a dope happy hour. maybe they will let me move in...???
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
open late, greenday, bluecheese bacon burger, beer......yuuuum! love the old school burger joint/punk feel. Loved their Pressure drop beer and espresso combo
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. I love this place.Great food (breakfast is fantastic, great burgers, and the buffalo strips rock). Hang over cures (might I recommend the Shakin' Jesse?. . . Guinness, coffee, and chocolate ice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is so awful but they location is so good, it's open late and there's parking.I wish another restaurant would open up near by and give them some competition, maybe the food would improve. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's is Emeryville's secret hangout... probably not so secret anymore. I lived in Oakland for 3 years, and never knew about Rudy's until I moved to a new apartment up the street. It's got the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went back about a week ago - MUCH better time was had by all (including our server, I think...).Food was fast and pretty good. One friend had the buffalo tofu and was in a bit 'o' heaven. Woot!
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pure love.I had the steak and eggs and both were cooked just the way I asked them to. The plate came with Hash Browns but I've never been a fan of 'em so I can't tell you how they taste....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's isn't my favorite place to eat but they do great diner food. Their portions are decent, and the dishes have flavor. Each day of the week is a different special. I've had the meatloaf and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A cool place to get your diner's fix.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went into this place with low expectations, especially after reading some of these reviews. And normally I hate snobby hipsters who feign interest in you but are so disgusted by your existence. But...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nasty ass place. You can sue me for saying this but I have all my reason.I used to be a huge fan of Rudy's. That was one of my favorites and I sometimes kinda waited the whole week to go there on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me first get something off my chest about this place in which I have read over and over again in reviews- this is NOT a hipster diner! Please, no more misuse of this word, ok? And since I have yet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So for what it's trying to be, it's got it right on the dot: a hole in the wall diner with tattooed servers, but the burgers are uttely delectible! So I was was quite the happy carnivore, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are many reasons I love this place. The brunch is awesome for starters. The service can be super slow when its busy, but its usually worth the wait. I like that they have chicken apple sausage...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to Rudy's a lot, couple of times a week at least, because I worked right across the street. It's solid with a decent sized menu and they use quality ingredients. It's a groovy place, with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I owned a diner, it would be like this place. Very Californian, but with the same classic diner options. I dug the fact that I could get veggie minestrone and my husband could order the monster...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We like Can't Fail because it has a great variety of good dishes, they're open early to late, and it's a modern version of an old fashioned diner -- a rare find in this area. You can sit down, be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I try to like Rudy's, as it's the nearest restaurant to my home, and the concept is great -- but the place is dusty and dirty inside, the staff are kinda confused, and it just doesn't seem like they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The typical american diner fare is offered here. Food itself is decent and so are their prices. However, the decor of this particular diner is very punk-rock like. In short, interesting. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I still find the food, service and quality here to be constantly in flux...I admire their new hours of operation (7am-1am daily) and their killer happy hour. Pony up a buck for four different...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I arrived at Rudy's in casual style and was always met with a welcoming glance. True, the service is not super attentive-- however, the wait staff was more than quick and accommodating. While 2 out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Enh, so working late and being completely exhausted, I dropped by here craving a protein boost (read: I want a greasy ass burger and junk food fries!!!! GIVE ME FATTY SALTY MEATY THINGS!!!). I did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe is great. The waitstaff is super nice, the atmosphere is laid back, and the decor is funky and creative. I've been here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I especially dug...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love it. Food is great. Service is usually good too, and it's by no means a "hipster scene".
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've done it all at Rudy's Can't Fail.Dinner with Friends-CheckDinner Date-CheckPost-coital Breakfast-CheckAlone-time with a Book-CheckLate NIght Snack-CheckSunday Brunch-CheckEverytime the service...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the way to see the Vicky Cristina Barcelona, we decided to try this cafe. First time for me.We were told we could sit outside but evidently that server did not have seniority and we were sent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a favorite brunch place of mine. I can always get the challah french toast (sometimes with fresh strawberries!) and be happy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Is it a sin to secretly wish it would?
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First let me say that this is indeed one our favorite places to have breakfast. I have never had a problem with the food quality. Although the ground chorizo as a side is a little weak. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh I so want to love Rudy's. I watched it being built and was super stoked to have a rockin diner near work to run to for lunch. Unfortunately, it's been totally inconsistent since it opened. Wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Happened to in the neighborhood and thought we'd give this a shot. I'd read the previous Yelp reviews and was pleasantly surprised by the service which was NOT rude, but disappointed in the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Clash-themed restaurant? Can't fail, indeed.When the food showed up, I thought there was no way I'd eat it all, but how wrong I was. Spicy chorizo made eggs dance on my tongue, and green tabasco...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good but the service was terrible. I may go again some day. I would recommend it. You may want to bring a bullhorn with you so you can get the server's attention, especially if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. R and I went to Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe for lunch. At 12:15, it was packed. We put our names on the sign in sheet... and waited in the tiny space for about fifteen minutes, not an intolerable...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
are you a hipster? i'm not. i have taken a test to prove it (http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-are-you-a-hipster-test2). i'm semi-hip, though it's buried beneath my j.crew shirt & gap jeans (yay...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met a friend for dinner here and I was a little concerned because of what I had read about the rude wait staff and just o.k. food. To each their own cuz I loved my greasy spoon breakfast for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken to Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe when being shown around Oakland and Emeryville by a co-worker. It is a pretty chill little diner that seems to be popular from the diverse set of people who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's Cant Fail Cafe is aptly named because, even though they say they can't fail, they don't negate the possibility of failure happening.That being said, Rud'ys is a decent diner. It has all the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to run out of things to order here. And considering that I probably eat here three out of the five work days a week that's a pretty friggin' big deal. And true to its name, you really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This morning Diane and I met at Rudy's. It was a beautiful, sunny morning. I found a parking space in their little lot. The patio was open and there was virtually no wait. The host seated me before...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The name is right, you cannot fail with Rudy's. I recommend it to my friends and colleagues. I am a big breakfast person and this is my go-to breakfast place. I like it more than La Note (just a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food's pretty good...I love their omelets, but really it's just like any other breakfast/burger joint. Cozy place for breakfast/lunch/dinner...as long as you don't mind the line on weekends =)....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
average diner, but stays open late in Emeryvilleloses points for pretty consistently poor service, almost rude at times.buffalo chicken salad (best thing on the menu)burgers are okay, their bacon is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here last night. It's my responsibility to tell you that it seems the night servers have been really shaping up! An extra star for the servers making an effort to seem like they really wanna be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like this place, I really do. Been three times and every time I enjoy the decor, the staff is friendly and the food is... bland. The only thing I've really liked there was the Shaken Jesse...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Snark all you want about the employees; the two times I've gone to Rudy's they've been very friendly to me and my friends. Maybe it's the way we look, or maybe it's because we're pretty friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can colorful full sleeves, an amalgamam of Rudy's clad Barbies, and whimsical tables make up for crappy coleslaw?Yes, yes it can.Eat breakfast here. I find it far more enjoyable than lunch (though...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Somewhere in between not that great and ok. We went on a Saturday night around 10.30. Loads of scenesters/emos, that sort of kids, with a few old mom and pops thrown in for good measure. We had to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although dining in at Rudy's is fun, I usually order my food to go because it's on the way home from work. It's pretty convenient - it usually takes only about 10-15 minutes to get my order so I call...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been going to Rudy's since it opened about 6 years ago. It's always been a great place for the ever famous "hangover" brunch. Good sized portions, food usually served in a decent amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I live right around here, so sometimes I walk over. Once Arizmendi's around the corner had a fire alarm, so sadly we were like, of I guess we can eat at Rudy's. It's OK diner food. The standards are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was on vacation in 2005, I stayed with a friend in Emeryville who took me to this cafe several times during my trip. I remember the food being pretty good for diner food, nothing too fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, after all the hype, and the non stop "you gotta go" around the office, I decided to go. Well, guess what, Rudy's you must be sprinkling crack in the food because I was unimpressed.The servers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a brunch review. Service: I've been here on weekend mornings for brunch twice now, and both times they've been pretty much exactly on the ball. We have no tattoos or visible wierd piercings,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's is a great local hangout spot. Sometimes they get busy and they've forgotten my chocolate shake once or twice, but then they gave it to me for free, so I'm not going to hold it against them....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's Can Fail Cafe was being raved about by my client's son so we came here for lunch before heading to the Oaks. I was really surprised because the service was really slow! I mean, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went there a few months ago w/ the bestie. i had some sort of burger but, all i can remember was that i was very satisfied; which explains the 4 stars. maybe i just went there on a slow night, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place fails so badly it should be on http://failblog.org/First of all, as people have mentioned, service is slow and negligent. Secondly, food is greasy, oversalted, and just unappetizing....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yick yick and then some! First, the service is total suck. We waiting to be seated (i know, you mock me, who would wait to eat here?) for 15 minutes until they finally seated us (tables were ready,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went here while a friend my mine came up from L.A. for a visit and was very disappointed. I would of gladly waited at Mama's Royal Cafe on Broadway than to wait for a mediocre food and service. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Four magic words: Breakfast Served All Day. This place is more like 4 stars but given the fact that it's open ALL hours, and somehow serves up gourmet diner (an oxymoron I know) food, I have to throw...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An amalgamation of excerpts from conversations on where to eat breakfast:Quip: There's always a waitRetort: There's self-service coffee to wait withQuip: The coffee cups run outRetort: Just ask the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, there is the milkshake- the "Shakin' Jesse"-- a chocolate milkshake with Guinness and espresso. It's the Holy Trinity for a tasty ice cream beverage. The downside is that they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No Puede Fallar.I dig this place really hard. Great vibe. Cool servers, plus cute counter guys with sleeves. Add a good veggie burger, milkshake or breakfast burrito & you won't go wrong. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Long lines for brunch on the weekends, rude staff that wishes it lived in the Mission, overpriced average-tasting food.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a great local hangout, with good diner food to match. I prefer their eccectic breakfast menu, anything from grits with bacon and sweet pepper relish, to the best blueberry pancakes this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The name says it all.Rudy's is a meticulously crafted establishment, from its name (taken from a song title by The Clash) to its menu (a plethora of consistently delicious items for breakfast, lunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times for lunch, and I dig it. The last dish I had was Heart-Attack-on-a-plate, aka Your Own Private Idaho, which consisted of hash browns, covered with melted cheese, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alls I can say is that an ice cream shake with Guiness in it is f@#$ing awesome. Again, I'm late reviewing this place, but what I remember more than anything is the shake with Guiness -not that's what...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE there food, but the services is sometimes good and some times BAD and full of hipster to cool for school attitude.But the food is good for sure.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see what the big deal is about this place?Hipster hype mostly is my guess.And maybe all the creepy Barbie Dolls lining the wall?When ever I go the service is slow, the place is over crowded,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place in the East Bay. The best meals: the patty melt or reuben. Breakfasts are great, too. I'm not too fond of the "Pressure Drop" - a Guinness with a shot of espresso, but you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here several times for breakfast and for lunch. The food is fine and not so memorable but the most special part of this place are the tables. I would go back for the tables which have great old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
John's Can't StopHarry's Last StandPaul's Final DestinationIt doesn't matter what you call it, the food here is delicious. Burgers, breakfast, comfort food. You really can't fail here (*a yuk yuk*)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, *very fast service* and they serve pints for breakfast. Yes! I said pints - as in BEER!Their food is generally quite tasty, with a liberal selection of veggie options. And they are open...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch spot on the other side of the bay. I like that it tis what it tis and nothing more or less. I'll be back.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god this place is walking distance from my office in an area that has nowhere to go to lunch!Came here thinking salad with possibly some chicken on it, but the guys next to us were both eating a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On another day off of work, the fiance and I decided to try Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe. We met a friend there and we went early to make sure that we didn't have to wait since it is a popular lunch spot....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I gave them one star is because I can't give them ZERO.I walked into this place with my wife on a late night when we wanted to eat, a weeknight when the place was not busy.After being...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sitting under Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe's big blue umbrella on a sunny, breezy early afternoon, I was amused by the 50's cheery music blasting in the outside sitting area. The diner's menu is filled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Walked over here for lunch with my co-workers today. The wait wasn't too bad, and they sat us quickly. The benches are pretty small, and I kept hitting my knees against the tables and the person...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the french toast with toasted almond and strawberries. I loved the outside seating.I loved that I didn't have to wait for a table since I was there right after 1:30pm on Saturday.I loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One cold, blistery nightI found myself here, with of course, a knight.Settling in and all the rest,Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe, serve me your best!The menu proved a plusbecause you know me, I can make a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Egads! (yes, egads...) this is my new favorite breakfast joint. It's got that LA countercultuer-claims-the-diner look and 'tude to it and it's off the beaten path. I could do without the dismantled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One reviewer asks: "However, despite the location, I've yet to find the place without a wait. Why?"Answer: There is nothing else to eat here. Lots of people live and work in Emeryville, and other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it here.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the fact that Rudy's is hidden, tucked away off the main streets in a business district. However, despite the location, I've yet to find the place without a wait. Why?Probably because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the kitsch. Barbie dolls and plastic army men. It's a cool space. I had a basic breakfast with a mimosa and B had a basic burger and a root beer float. Basic diner food, which is fine. It will...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here before and I can't say there isn't much I won't eat here, EXCEPT the meatloaf. I'm sorry but when it comes to the meatloaf Rudy's CFC fails horribly, like you may want to go to a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Take Arnold's from Happy Days and cross it with an angst teenager's bedroom and throw in a sprinkle of MTV and you get this unique diner out here in the North East Bay. This place is cool for me b/c...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Soooo, remember that movie High Fidelity, about the record store.....too cool clerks.....made fun of everybody that wasn't cool enough? TOTALLY the vibe of this flophouse! Filled with people who I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The name makes me think of a Tony Robbins motivational seminar ...I CAN"T FAIL !I feel like I should walk barefoot over hot coals to prove ...I CAN'T FAIL !I kept picturing the waitstaff to be Young...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, after giving the "Can't Fail" a second chance to redeem itself-It failed again. . . The first time visiting the can't fail, we (myself and GF) entered into the place expecting a good,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, priced right and good service. If you're not afraid of dandruff and the unwashed you'll feel comfortable here. Bonus: If you are even a little bit fit and sexy you will be the sexiest...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place! I highly recommend the rude n reckless, a fun twist on eggs benedict with GREAT hollandaise sauce, and the shakin jesse a milkshake made with guiness.... delicious. the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's is great! It totally does the trick in terms of comfort food. It is exactly what you would expect from the establishment that boasts several monkey pictures, and Barbie dolls in various...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place this morning and I wasn't very satisfied with the food. Most everything me and my friends ordered today was a flop, this place really needs to up their game if they want to boast...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Rudy's once but it was a great experience!My friends and I dropped by because some other restaurant we were going to was closed...and luckily it was.As we entered the "joint" we saw...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late meal. i love the fact that they have veggie sausage options, and their hash brown potatoes are pretty rockin. sometimes the service can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Rudy's. It is definitely not the place to go if you're in a hurry, but a great spot to get weekend brunch. It's a bit loud, but that is what I would expect in a family diner, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As folks have stated this is hipster/gentrifiers central. those trendy halfwits from north oakland must cream their tight little pants over this spot. anyways, I finally checked out this place. Was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If there was a theme song for the wait staff during my first few visits to Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe, it would probably go like this (as sung to the song, "I'm Too Sexy"):"I'm too cool for this job, too...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for brunch if you don't mind waiting. The free coffee while you wait helps make it more tolerable. I love how they have so many vegetarian options. We had the Soyrizo Scramble and one of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wheeeee... hipster central. Tragically hip, mind you. I did enjoy the tables though. As for this claim I heard about them having the sexiest waitstaff... uhm, I think not.The food was decent, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the only places in the Beast (say it in Pig Latin) that is open past 10:00, so on the basis of that alone they get at least three stars. The food is okay. It's good for late-night food....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great classic diner food, good music and awesome tables & decor.It can get very busy around lunch times, dinner time is far more relaxed.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried their famous Combat Macaroni (it was the Thursday lunch special) and although I was impressed at the sheer heft of the portion, the mac & cheese itself was a bit bland. I think they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we go here almost every saturday. it really is putting age on me, not because the food is anything less than healthy, but because i have developed a habit of going to the same diner on saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty cool. So cool in fact, I felt slightly uncomfortable sitting in there. Yeah ok. I get that feeling a lot. But nonetheless Rudy's didn't fail. Food was good. Plus there were lots...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they are open latethey serve Peet's coffeebreakfast all dayand i haven't had a meal there i didn't like (tonight i had grilled lime chicken with mango salsa. mmm)Thick french toast. Huge onion rings....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a recent transplant from the city, and looking for good places to eat. I've passed by this cafe' and it stood out because from outside it's adorable, and since I was a teen into "alternative" in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a side of pesto with my eggs and they gave me the hugest gob of the most delicious pesto I've ever had. There weren't enough eggs to eat the pesto with so I spoon-fed myself the rest. (No...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little cafe/diner around the corner from Pixar. Owned by one of the GD guys, Mike Dirnt. Rudy's Can't Fail is named from the Clash song. The food is decent. Breakfast all day is a plus. And...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The three loves of my life--burgers, beer and tattoo babes.How can you fail with that combo?The answer is you can't. Duh.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here with my boyfriend probably once a week. I have never been to a diner that had so many american classics available in meat-free versions and the Shakin Jesse is killer!! As for prices, a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I get a little bit upset that I moved to Emeryville and now officially live in the suburbs I remind myself that I am a) no longer going to potentially going to get shot right outside my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like the eclectic decor and the fact that they stay open until 1am. I'm not impressed with their $9.00 salads, snooty waiters, and bleach-flavored water. Although this is a better alternative than...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are even "healthy" donuts! Good service too.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe.....apparently you can at least when it comes to Eggs Benedict..... tip for Chef fuckin Boyardee POACH a muthafuckin egg for Benedict don't FRY that bitch. Why in the name of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty with some creative takes on what makes a "diner". The food is exactly what you would expect from a diner: burgers, fries, salads, melts, blah blah blah. What makes it above most is the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TheBestBreakfastWe've been going for breakfast for sev years and recently tried it for late Sunday afternoon food. She had Asian type saled with toasted sesame seeds. Yum. Me had catfish sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
at first i was stoked to find a spot to get tofu scrambles and vegan donuts...but the food is so average...and not cheap like you'd think a diner would be...the east bay is in serious need of a good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for breakfast. Ida is so friendly and their eggs are so fluffy. SIt at a table, a booth or at the counter. They serve espresso drinks and beer! They have daily dinner specials and an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is always great. THE SERVICE TONIGHT WAS CRAP, and they weren't even busy when we were there!I've called on this one of a kind gem of an establishment several times since moving to the Bay area....
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. For the price and the location near my house its a great spot for breakfast. Although the wait is a bit long on the weekends, you can have some coffee while you wait and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm, my chicken melt gets 4 stars. cheese, avocado and bacon??? yes, it's true. The fries were really good too -- in between regular fries and curly fries.Extra points for the guy that rocked pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great, stop your heart and kickstart your soul for breakfast place. I am not sure what I love the most, the incredible biscuits and gravy, the line of punk rock and zombie barbies on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a great place to go for breakfast/lunch the day after a great night of partying, or as the end to a great night of partying. The atmosphere is great, with all the zombie barbies and the old...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food is hella good and 1 dollar beers after 9 is awesome, but sometimes the wait staff can be super rude. fuck that shit, but other than that this place is bonerific
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rudy's hasn't failed me or my organization yet! Love me some RUDY'S because: 1) How can you not love dining on tables that have your favorite childhood cheesy toys encased in lucite? Request the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
F'ing awesome, and our waitress didn't blink twice when we ordered a pint of beer and a cocktail at 11am on a weekday.
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like diners. They're very retro and when they're good serve up some killer greasy goodness.I used to work across the street from Rudy's. Staff was hot and cold. Some days nice, some days royal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe! Found out about it from my mom strangely enough about 2 years ago and now I constantly get cravings for their corned beef hash, huevos rancheros, or chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Funky cool diner with table tops embedded with little toy soldiers in polymer...say what?? ...Well that was our table :) Had a fab lunch here with my chica coworkers. Had the Friday lunch special...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cool, nice vibe. But the food is so mediocre. Its not super greasy or super healthy, its in between, which is really boring. Rudy's bills itself as being super vegetarian friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here for the first time Sunday. Had the trout special... Awesome! Overall a great experience. Tasty food, lively atmosphere, and efficient (albeit a little brusque) service. Looking forward to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMO as rachael ray would say! we have gone there a couple of times on our quest for the perfect pancake and haven't left unsatisfied yet. the wait staff is alternative, but it's the food i am going...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty much the only good thing about Emeryville.I have been here for breakfast and lunch and food is always amazing. My new obsession is the sweet corn waffles. Seriously, I could...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some places you go just for the environment, the attitude, the style. That's what initially drew me to this place. What brings me back, repeatedly, is the actual food. My food has not been...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Used to come to this place long before I knew that the term 'hipster' actually refers to something other than a pair of jeans that sit low on the hip. I guess I did not know, and did miss out on, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait, but great pulled-pork sandwich. Perfect stop before our long car ride to LA.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK been back a couple times since my first review and Rudys continues to entertain. Yesterday was skinny, stupid spikey black hair band eatin' breakfast at noon on the patio day. Heres a tip guys,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always on the fence in regards to my opinion of this place but I always find myself up for eating there. It's really good solid diner food (so long as you avoid anything intended to be Mexican)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love this place? It has the most awesomely cholesterol-laden, gut-busting food, for the brave folk out there (like that woman I saw who ate a milkshake and a huuuuuuge pile of macaroni...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed.I'm with the whole hipster diner vibe. I was only marginally creeped out by the barbie legs suspended in a fan pattern in my table. I can even deal with the tatted out waiter.But only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Need a nightmare? I can give you one. On my birthday we woke up and left SF under the pretense of brunch and hiking. Sadly, we couldn't find our original brunch spot and, en route back into SF we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't help it; I love Rudy's. Yes, I know...the service, the pretension, the stubbornly punk-rock Peter-Pan-complex atmosphere. I've heard the complaints, and in some ways I could almost relate. But...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like this place. The food is decent, cheap and where else are you going to eat when you find yourself in Emeryville. I just can't bring myself to do it because the service is so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pretentious
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mile high club w/ fries was really good and quite large. shakin' jesse (guinness, espresso & chocolate ice cream shake) was amazing. chilaquiles seemed okay, but not the best.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. I like everything about Rudy's except for the food.I like the coffee. I like the wannabe goth waitstaff. I like the relaxed "this is what Oakland could be like" vibe you get. I like how I can drin
