4081 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA. 94608, (510) 594-1221
Last visited: February 2010
When you reach Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe, you'll wonder, "Why is there so many people in a cafe that's in the middle of nowhere?" But the question that's equally important is, why is there SO MANY people?
I went there for the second time on Valentine's Day 2010 and our wait was an estimated 40 minutes for a table of 6 plus 2 kids. Luckily we were the vanguard and the second half of our party didn't have to bear the wait. They carried the two young ones, so the less waiting, the better.
We got our table and ordered breakfast. They had a plentiful menu of morning food which included: eggs hollandaise (homemade sauce) and many breakfast burrito variations. The grits were actually pretty good. They also make mini cornmeal waffles there that reminded me of Eggo minis.
I ordered from the lunch menu because it was about noon time. I had the Ranchero burger which came with onions, the usual fixings, and a homemade barbecue sauce. The sauce had a little kick to it, which made it really good. I ordered a cherry coke, but they didn't have any left, so they recommended a black-berry coke. I've never had that before, but it was actually pretty good too. It would be unfair of me to not mention their helpful and accommodating staff. They did a lot of little things to make our breakfast as relaxed as can be with an infant and a toddler.
They have an open terrace for smokers and very limited seating inside. The decor is punk-rock like and the clientele is very eclectic. They also open (with breakfast) until 1am. I'm pretty sure I'll revisit this place, but hopefully the wait won't be so long next time.
Lastly, if you're creeped out by barbie dolls, you should avoid this place. Otherwise, enjoy!
I went there for the second time on Valentine's Day 2010 and our wait was an estimated 40 minutes for a table of 6 plus 2 kids. Luckily we were the vanguard and the second half of our party didn't have to bear the wait. They carried the two young ones, so the less waiting, the better.
We got our table and ordered breakfast. They had a plentiful menu of morning food which included: eggs hollandaise (homemade sauce) and many breakfast burrito variations. The grits were actually pretty good. They also make mini cornmeal waffles there that reminded me of Eggo minis.
I ordered from the lunch menu because it was about noon time. I had the Ranchero burger which came with onions, the usual fixings, and a homemade barbecue sauce. The sauce had a little kick to it, which made it really good. I ordered a cherry coke, but they didn't have any left, so they recommended a black-berry coke. I've never had that before, but it was actually pretty good too. It would be unfair of me to not mention their helpful and accommodating staff. They did a lot of little things to make our breakfast as relaxed as can be with an infant and a toddler.
They have an open terrace for smokers and very limited seating inside. The decor is punk-rock like and the clientele is very eclectic. They also open (with breakfast) until 1am. I'm pretty sure I'll revisit this place, but hopefully the wait won't be so long next time.
Lastly, if you're creeped out by barbie dolls, you should avoid this place. Otherwise, enjoy!
