Reviews for Can't Fail Cafe
Can't Fail Cafe received an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars from 18 reviews.
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This high-energy diner in an otherwise nondescript stretch of Emeryville has a fiercely loyal clientele. Tables and booths incorporate playful themes (board games, action figures). Good music adds a punk edge, and specials boards above the… Read Full Editorial
My Review by robinm1867725260 via Citysearch on 7/25/2015
RUDY'S can't fail caf? in Emeryville has a unique feeling atmosphere. It's a diner with a desert display like restaurants back in the day, like denny's. Serves beer on tap and wine. The Cafe is owned by the Great Rock n Roll Hall of Fame…
The Place I Go To Whenever I Am In Town by Genise via Citysearch on 3/16/2011
Food is great, atmosphere is energetic and the food is fabulous. \r
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We are from Seattle but we come here everytime we are in the Bay Area, have not had a bad experience yet.
An Emeryville diner with comfort food and a hip aesthetic. by Chelsea Lin via Citysearch on 8/28/2009
Rockers and rollers will appreciate the cool factor at this outwardly inconspicuous East Bay joint--not only does the name come from a song by seminal punkers The Clash, but Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt is a partial owner of the place. The…
Great quick breakfast!Example: great place for good bread by kt352 via Citysearch on 3/23/2009
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!
Bring your earplugs! by Diana B via Insider Pages on 3/8/2009
Rudy's has a hip look and 100% hard surfaces: the roar of noise is like putting your head by an airplane engine. Enjoy the decibels with some extra-bitter, peel-the-skin-off-your-tongue Peet's coffee. Toast comes pre-moistened with…
Owned by Mike Dirnt. by Rory O via Insider Pages on 2/3/2009
I love Rudy's so much. I always get their calamari, and their chili is so good as well. This place is a staple of the East Bay, and the atmosphere is great for the young rocker. Open late and pretty cheap beer!
Good atmosphere, decent fare by Teresa L via Insider Pages on 1/19/2009
Rudy's is a great place to go for a good meal in an enjoyable environment. I like the funky and the fresh attitude in the place, and there are some yummy items on the menu too.
Great diner! by Chiara F via Insider Pages on 11/11/2008
Rudy's is great, especially for brunch on the weekends. They serve breakfast all day (though the selection is larger on the weekends) and they are very vegetarian friendly -- you can get veggie sausage with just about everything. \r
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Overpriced and well overrated by MartinDenny777 via Citysearch on 3/20/2008
commodified, overblown punk theme not true to punk spirit. No matter how many tattooed, blue-haired waitresses there are or how much self-consciously hip decor is stuffed onto shelves, a $12 cheeseburger will NEVER have any punk…
Great place for a late bite by emerygal via Citysearch on 2/5/2008
When Rudy's opened down the street, we were happy to have any place in the hood that was open on Sunday. Now it's hard to get a table, because it's become a place for locals, hipsters and people who want to grab dinner before seeing a…
Best Breakfast in a while by stephbbq via Citysearch on 1/5/2008
Very good service and no wait when you sit at tha counter... recommended for anyone in east bay to check it out!
All-around good eats by curli_q via Citysearch on 12/24/2007
We eat here regularly. Prices are reasonable, the selection is good and they have things like a Guiness milkshake with a shot of espresso on the menu. Late night eats--especially since there is not so much open late. Great coffee=high…
Good selection of food, friendly staff, fun environment by keekster317 via Citysearch on 10/22/2007
The selection of food was great, the chilaquiles were very good. There is also a great selection of vegetarian food that actually tastes great. I tried the Pressure Drop, a Guiness with a shot of espresso dropped in, and was pleasantly…
Pretty good, a little busy by Brandon K via Insider Pages on 10/10/2007
This place is right next to the Pixar campus. They have really good American diner fare with a slight twist. I think you need to have at least 10 tattoos to work there, which adds to the eclectic vibe. Service is always friendly and…
Always good by ___cory___ via Citysearch on 8/19/2007
My family and I have been to Can't Fail a few times. Food has ALWAYS been good. If you go on Wednesdays, you HAVE to try the meatloaf special (if you're not a veggie, of course). It's better than mom's. Always a good time and great…
Must go if in the East Bay by gdstarchylde via Citysearch on 7/28/2007
I was planning on 3 birthday parties to be held together for a group of friends that met online. From the first time I contacted Rudy's through the day of the party I had completely wonderful service. Doug the manager went so far as to…
Getting too popular for weekend breakfast - service suffers by awilkins via Citysearch on 7/16/2007
I've only eaten breakfast at Rudy's after reading great reviews at this site. Have dined at the restaurant five times in the past six months and unfortunately have noticed a decline in service and food. Perhaps Rudy's has just gotten too…
The name says it all. by ckyelland via Citysearch on 3/18/2007
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, and dinner) to its decor (kitchy resin-coated tables, and an…
eure mutter klauen bei kick by timbart via Citysearch on 2/28/2007
hallo erstmal.ich wollte ja nur mal sagen,dass ihr alle popoliebe praktiziert und bei kick klaut.euer essen hat so schei?e geschmeckt wie es aussah.ich schicke mal das gesundheitsamt ruber.ihr habt au?erdem alle kein orakel am kinn,was ja…
Awesome food, great music, good service by vestarose via Citysearch on 10/18/2006
Diner food done right! Rudy's is open late (with $1 beer specials) Friday & Saturday nights. Don't miss the weekend brunch, though the crowds can be intimidating. Weekday specials are also great (their fried chicken gets a big, big thumbs…
