Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
Served with mashed potatoes, mushroom bacon beer gravy and mixed veggies
Served on sourdough with pepper jack cheese, mayo, lettuce, and choice of side
By popular demand Rudy's famous macaroni and cheese is available every day. Super cheesy topped with breadcrumbs and green onions
8 oz New York Steak, mashed potato or fries, coleslaw or garlicky broccoli
Served with mashed potatoes and garlicky mixed veggies
Fried Tortilla Bowl filled w/ romaine heart, topped with black beans (Vegetarian) or beef chili or veggie chili (Vegetarian), melted pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and green onion
Baby mixed greens, carrots, cabbage, tomato, cucumber and croutons
Romaine hearts, home made caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese
6 ounce grilled salmon on a bed of spinach with tomato, red onion and citrus vinaigrette
Romaine hearts, tomato, red onion, crumble bleu cheese and spicy buffalo chicken tenders or fried buffalo tofu
Spinach, red cabbage, carrots, applewood smoked bacon, dried cranberries, crumbled bleu cheese, tossed with house vinaigrette
Red and green cabbage, romaine, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, sliced avocado and sesame seeds tossed with sesame soy vinaigrette with grilled chicken or fried tofu
Melted cheddar cheese, green onion and tortilla chips
Melted cheddar cheese and green onion and tortilla chips
Beer battered fried cod served with French fries, cole slaw, lemon wedges and tartar sauce
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, or Vanilla Cola
Sprite, grenadine and a cherry
locally roasted, organic, fair trade, 100% compostable bags
Guinness stout, chocolate, ice cream, and espresso milkshake
Bacon and sea salt caramel milkshake
Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Oreo or Banana. Topped with whipped cream
Price per scoop
Honey smoked ham, green onion, pepper jack cheese drenched in salsa verde
Tomato, red onion, bell pepper, mushroom, spinach and goat cheese
Bell pepper, red onion, honey smoked ham and cheddar cheese
Chorizo, avocado mash, pepper jack cheese, drenched in salsa verde
Red onion, mushroom, tomato, MorningStar veggie sausage and swiss cheese
Green onion, tomato, jalapeno, crispy corn tortilla strips, pepper jack cheese, drenched in salsa verde
Cubed tofu, green onion, tomato, jalapeno, crispy corn tortilla strips, drenched in salsa verde served with black beans
Chorizo, green onion, jalapenos and pepper jack
with powdered sugar and toasted almonds
2 pancakes or 2 pieces French Toast (has almonds) with 2 eggs any style and 2 bacon, 2 sausages or 2 veggie sausage
Challah bread French toast sandwich with honey smoked ham, smoked turkey, swiss and cheddar cheese. Topped with powdered sugar. Served with hash browns
with fresh fruit and plain yogurt
2 eggs over easy on 2 grilled corn tortilla with pepper jack cheese drenched in salsa verde. With Pico de gallo, sour cream and black beans
Cubed tofu on 2 grilled corn tortilla drenched in salsa verde with pico de gallo and black beans
Hash browns covered in melted cheddar cheese, topped with 2 eggs sunny side up
Hash browns covered in melted cheddar, topped with 2 eggs scrambled with spinach
Hash browns covered in melted pepper jack cheese, grilled tomato, MorningStar veggie sausage, 2 eggs any style and your choice of toast
Flour tortilla stuffed with scramble eggs, pepper jack cheese, hash browns and roasted pasilla chiles, with black beans, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side
Grilled chicken breast with melted swiss cheese, sliced avocado and sliced tomato with toast and a fresh fruit cup
Cubed tofu with mushroom, baby spinach, broccoli, tomato, toasted garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce with fresh fruit cup
Served with hash browns or fries
Roasted red bell peppers, roasted pasillas, grilled tomatoes, caramelized onions, mushrooms, spinach, yellow squash and green zucchini and swiss on a French roll or served open faced on toasted multigrain bread
Albacore tuna salad, pepper jack cheese, grilled tomato on grilled sourdough
Sliced corned beef, melted swiss cheese, thousand island and sauerkraut on grilled rye
Sliced smoked turkey, melted swiss cheese, thousand island and coleslaw on grilled rye
Cajun fried catfish filet w/ thousand island and coleslaw on a sesame bun
Cheddar and swiss cheese on choice of bread
Grilled chicken breast in a buffalo sauce w/ crumbled bleu cheese, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on a french roll
Grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a french roll
Boneless chicken thigh marinated in buttermilk, coleslaw on a sesame bun
Beef chili, veggie chili or black beans, pepper jack cheese, green onion, jalapeno, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
French Fries, beef chili, veggie chili or black beans, pepper jack cheese, green onion, jalapeno, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
Cheddar cheese, beef or veggie chili, green onion
served Plain or with Buffalo, BBQ or Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Served with celery sticks, ranch, bleu cheese or chipotle aioli
served Plain or with Buffalo, BBQ or Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Served with celery sticks, ranch, bleu cheese or chipotle aioli
Classic Burger
Swiss cheese, thousand island and grilled onion on grilled rye
Cajun spice, thousand island and grilled onion
BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, grilled onion, mashed avocado and applewood smoked bacon
(Served After 10am) Beef or veggie chili and cheddar cheese
Applewood smoked bacon and goat cheese
Cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon and 1 egg over medium
Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo
Triple decker with 2 over hard eggs, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo cut into quarters
Triple decker with smoked turkey, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo cut into quarters
Triple decker with sliced avocado, roasted pepper, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, yellow squash and green zucchini cut into quarters
Smoked turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo
Chilled albacore tuna salad with celery and onion, lettuce, and tomato
Rudy's Meatloaf plate
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Veggie Chili Soup
Vegan burger yummies
food
Rudy's Meatloaf Sandwich
Live music and drinks!
Tofu Chilaquiles
Shrimp tacos 2 for $7.50 during happy hour
the front of the restaurant
Mac n Cheese w/Chicken and Broccoli
Caffe Mocha
interior
Inside
outside
Rudy's Meatloaf Special
Restroom
Chilaquiles with eggs and chorizo on top, toast and hash brown
Tofu Rancheros
outside
Another menu in the front window.
Rob W.
Jan 24, 2025
Fun little spot with a bit of a ramshackle punk vibe, I guess befitting a spot apparently founded by a member of Green Day. We came here for breakfast and had a nice time. I really loved my Chilaquiles scramble--and the kiddo enjoyed the Challah French Toast (I think just fake maple syrup here, no pure--not an issue for him but would have been for me!). Portion sizes are substantial and filling.My girlfriend had the Hot Veggie Sandwich--a bit out of character for her, and she didn't love it--and started pilfering my eggs, much to my chagrin. But overall it was fine, an overall strong meal. Service was fine if a bit slow. Loved the decor--old toys, in-restaurant doodlings along the wall--seem like they have events here as well. Prices seem pretty reasonable for what we experienced visiting the area as well. Overall, just solid, charming and fun.
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Stacie B.
Jan 5, 2025
Rudy's still feels like home. Throughout the years it has a hold on my heart. Ambience fit my mood everything I go. From covered in shop dust to fancy dress. The food and service is always solid and comforting. Have had many nights closing the place down. Many ideas and plans been conceived and hatched. Rudy's is truly a can't fail.Thank you for being a cornerstone.See you soon.
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Tania D.
Feb 24, 2025
Solid spot for a quick bite. Chill vibes, friendly staff, and super fast service. Food came out fresh, no complaints will definitely be back!
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Jaime T.
Mar 27, 2024
Food 5/5Service 6/5Ambiance 5/5Rudy's truly can't fail, the food is too darn good! I have been living in West Oakland for a year now and I'm hooked! If you are in the east bay and are looking for a local diner to support with great food and service, I highly recommend coming to Rudy's! (I know I used an exclamation point a lot, but I truly love this diner) Food: (these are my favorites)1. BLT with soup (5/5) my favorite dish. It's simple and fills me up. This is my got to at Rudy's.2. Deuces Wild, French Toast (5/5) looking for a sweet and savory breakfast! Try this from the menu. This is my favorite meal when I want to really treat myself.3. Tofu Chilaquiles (5/5) this is a delicious vegan dish with plenty of protein. Also recommend the veggie burger (I don't have a picture sorry)Service:I just really wanted to highlight how helpful Rudy's staff is. Someone is always walking around looking for ways to help customers. This is truly a community diner where patrons can take a load off.
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Shanita F.
Dec 27, 2023
They are open on Christmas Day until 2 PM. The service here is very quick. I came in a party of two, we had to order at the bar, and the food was brought to us within 10 minutes. The omelette was so delicious. I didn't want to stop eating it, but I was so full at just eating half of it. The pancakes for just OK, I don't know if I will order them again. But the main event of the meal, was the English muffin! It was so buttery , warm and delicious. I will definitely order that every time. They have outside dining as well. They do have picnic tables for large group and a lot of two and four seater tables. As soon as someone left, the tables were cleared and cleaned.
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Helen H.
Jan 23, 2025
Rudy's is aptly named--it can't fail! Staff is friendly and helpful, the food is plentiful and tasty, with a good variety for vegans and vegetarians. Comfy ambiance too.
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Nancy E.
May 12, 2024
You MUST Try This Place!!!I came into town to celebrate Mother's Day with my family, mom and sister-in-law. On Saturday, I wanted a day to myself. So, I looked for a new spot to try out food. I saw this place was good for Vegetarians, so I made a bee line there. This place is my new best friend - and they don't even know it yet! The food is AMAZING! The staff is AMAZING! The ambience is AMAZING! It's so unique, homey, comfortable, and easy going. You place your order at the counter, get a number, then find your own seat. The servers come and check in on you - but they don't bother you. The food is served with a smile and a wonderful welcome. And, every bite makes your belly happy.They have indoor and outdoor seating, in case you have a furry friend . I would describe this place as a neighborhood staple that must be experienced by all.
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David L.
Oct 21, 2023
Friday night live music and crab cakes!Tiny spot with easy parking and much less street crime than Oakland (but that's true for almost anywhere except Somalia)Good bands. Convenient to IKEA and Home Depot for late night runsCryptic sign across the street (see photo)
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Justine R.
Sep 4, 2023
Honestly absolutely love this restaurant. Discovered it from watching Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and so glad I got to experience it!Food & Drink - beers on tap, all sorts of diner food available. I absolutely loved my tuna melt - such a great execution of a classic!Service - incredibly friendly staff & your food comes out quick.Ambiance - indoor & outdoor seating, old-time diner vibes... loved sitting outside at a large picnic table & playing cards while we enjoyed our meal.Recommend Rudy's for a quick bite or a casual meal with friends!!
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Nena S.
Jan 18, 2025
So good. Moved to Emeryville about a year ago and when I finally made my way to Rudy's, I was AMAZED at how perfect the food was! I got the patty melt with fries, and it was everything I want and more out of that kind of meal. Perfectly cooked meat, delicious griddle onions, Fries were phenomenal.Can't recommend this place more!
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Rated: 3.9 (336 reviews) · $$
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