Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe

I recently revisited this diner after a years, and unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. It seems that things have changed for the worse. We ordered three dishes and none of them impressed us. The fresh orange juice was far from fresh-squeezed, which was a letdown. Additionally, the dining experience has shifted—there's no longer table service. Instead, you have to place your order at the bar and pay upfront, which felt more like a fast food setup than a diner experience. To make matters worse, our food was delivered at different times, so we couldn’t enjoy our meals together. The only bright spot was the coffee, which was surprisingly good. Overall, I left feeling underwhelmed and unlikely to return anytime soon.

Rudy's has never failed me. Ever since my first visit at the old downtown Oakland location, to today. I haven't been in a couple of years, decided to take my kids out to breakfast. Food was on point, eggs perfect, pancakes smacking, everybody's plate looked immaculate. Definitely refreshing to get food and service on par with the price.

Ordered the Dueces Wild wit french toast. Bacon wasn't fully cooked, eggs were overcooked (scrambled), french toast saved the day. French toast was perfectly prepared (only reason its 3 stars). Spent $60 plus tip for 2 ppl.

This place will satisfy your taste buds and your tummy. Lots of options offered on the menu and will definitely be back to try more items. Just the right vibe for a diner and staff are friendly and attentive. Street parking is so so depending what time you go but food is worth the experience for sure!

Pretty good brunch/family restaurant. The fries are so good, they’re crispy outside and soft inside, and have a special food flavor. I guess it has to do with the oil the restaurant uses.

First I came here ordered lunch was great this time I ordered breakfast not to good but overall nice cafe

Great food, quick service and a cute atmosphere. I got the corned beef hash and eggs, pancakes, French toast, Popeye omelet. The only thing we could’ve passed on were the pancakes, they’re pretty average. Also, the fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juices were delicious

So I heard Greenday once owned this restaurant and through its success they sold it to the employees. This all shows with the level of quality in the food and enjoyable staff who really hook it up with fantastic quality. The place is more of a casual diner/ brunch spot. I highly recommend the unique takes on classic foods here.

I recently revisited this diner after a years, and unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. It seems that things have changed for the worse. We ordered three dishes and none of them impressed us. The fresh orange juice was far from fresh-squeezed, which was a letdown. Additionally, the dining experience has shifted—there's no longer table service. Instead, you have to place your order at the bar and pay upfront, which felt more like a fast food setup than a diner experience. To make matters worse, our food was delivered at different times, so we couldn’t enjoy our meals together. The only bright spot was the coffee, which was surprisingly good. Overall, I left feeling underwhelmed and unlikely to return anytime soon.

Rudy's has never failed me. Ever since my first visit at the old downtown Oakland location, to today. I haven't been in a couple of years, decided to take my kids out to breakfast. Food was on point, eggs perfect, pancakes smacking, everybody's plate looked immaculate. Definitely refreshing to get food and service on par with the price.

Ordered the Dueces Wild wit french toast. Bacon wasn't fully cooked, eggs were overcooked (scrambled), french toast saved the day. French toast was perfectly prepared (only reason its 3 stars). Spent $60 plus tip for 2 ppl.

This place will satisfy your taste buds and your tummy. Lots of options offered on the menu and will definitely be back to try more items. Just the right vibe for a diner and staff are friendly and attentive. Street parking is so so depending what time you go but food is worth the experience for sure!

Pretty good brunch/family restaurant. The fries are so good, they’re crispy outside and soft inside, and have a special food flavor. I guess it has to do with the oil the restaurant uses.

First I came here ordered lunch was great this time I ordered breakfast not to good but overall nice cafe

Great food, quick service and a cute atmosphere. I got the corned beef hash and eggs, pancakes, French toast, Popeye omelet. The only thing we could’ve passed on were the pancakes, they’re pretty average. Also, the fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juices were delicious

So I heard Greenday once owned this restaurant and through its success they sold it to the employees. This all shows with the level of quality in the food and enjoyable staff who really hook it up with fantastic quality. The place is more of a casual diner/ brunch spot. I highly recommend the unique takes on classic foods here.

We were a group of eight. No problem getting a table while we waited for the entire group to be there. You order at the counter and the food is brought to your table. Good selection of food and good kids menu. Service was good as was the ambiance.

My party was delighted with the food. Best fries ever but avoid the Popeye spinach scramble. The vegetarians were happy with their meals, particularly the chilaquiles. Low key vibe. I gave a 15% tip but wish I'd given 5% or zero bc tips are for actual service, which isn't part of the deal here beyond inputting your order to their system and walking your meal from the kitchen to your table...but don't expect them to check in after your order arrives bc this isn't that kind of place. They weren't unfriendly or discourteous, it's just they don't wait tables. Some negatives. Table was sticky. There was a big puddle of what appeared to be spilled syrup under the table. We sat outside and each of us sneezed and/or coughed bc the breeze kicked up so much dust from the adjacent parking lot.

Food 5/5 Service 6/5 Ambiance 5/5 Rudy'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.

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.

Great old fashioned breakfast! Great pancakes, great hash browns! I'll be back next time that I'm in town.

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.

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 runs Cryptic sign across the street (see photo)

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!!

Great place to celebrate an anniversary for a relationship that simply Can't Fail! Classic casual diner serving all the diner classics, plus a little extra something-something! Booths, bottomless coffee, Barbie's, the kindest staff, and always a great playlist of pop-punk classics and reggae. I'm workin' on being a regular at Rudy's, and you should too!

Came here on a busy weekend morning. There was a light wait time. We waited only 20 minutes because there were only two of us. Larger parties may have a more difficult time getting seated. I opted for the breakfast because that what's my friend and I came here for. Although some of the other stuff on the menu looked good. While the food was decent it didn't blow me away. I thought it was just standard breakfast. The service was good despite the morning rush. Our food did take a little long but it was given how busy it was. Overall I think this would be more of a 3.5 star. I would like to come back here and try some other things items they offer.

Great little restaurant in Emeryville. I am always looking for restaurants with vegetarian/vegan options, and this one had several good choices. I had tofu chilequiles with black beans and toast, and my husband had a ribeye steak sandwich with garlic fries (I got a photo of my food, but he is not interested in me taking photos of his food). You order and pay as soon as you come in, they ask if you want to sit inside or outside (we chose outside) and then they give you a number to put on your table so they can bring your order to you. The food was tasty and the staff was friendly. We would definitely eat there again. :)

Pay before you eat was bad enough, $35 for a Montecristo, and milkshake. The plate was miniscule how are you going to charge $20 for a meal that has less food then free plate space. Ive never in my life paid $20 for a meal and not gotten full until today. Just insane. No bang for your buck not even close and its not even comfortable no cushions on the booths just plywood benches. Never again will I waste my time coming here. If you havnt been here and these things matter dont waste your time.

What a fun place! I had heard of it but never really knew where it was. Went for breakfast with my son. He looked up what was god nearby. We had just come across the bridge from SF. So we went on a Sunday morning. I ordered the private eyedaho ! Hash browns with cheese and two sunny side eggs. Simple, but it was what I felt like . The decor is so cute. Old school diner with an 80s new wave vibe. The staff are all friendly and do a good job too. I forgot to take pics of the food but got some of the decor inside. Come check it out for yourself!

I can't believe it has been 20 years since I first visited Rudy's in Emeryville back in 2002. I miss the Oakland location but any chance I have to get back to the original OG Rudy's I know it is going to be a good experience. I'm an east coast transplant so I love a great diner vibe and being bake to get breakfast classics any time of the day. The food is great and I wouldn't hesitate to give anything on the menu a try. That said my favorites are the all day breakfast, the chili, and the burgers. You should also go for the weekend and try the brunch specials! The milkshakes are crazy good and leave room for dessert! Come for the food, it be sure to check out the custom made tables and the Barbie collection. I hope I can keep coming back for another 20 years.

Nice vibe love the random stickers. The food was really great and I'm very picky about my chorizo. The staff is nice as well definitely should check out this place!

Visited on a Thursday morning and it wasn't too busy. There's a parking lot for customers and street parking for overflow. The menu had a great assortment of things and the staff was friendly and patient while we ordered. Both the chai latte and French toast were delicious! Almond milk was available as a sub for the latte, and the challah bread made for a fluffy bite. Decent amount of seating and fun decor, and would definitely come back.

Wait staff was very kind and made great suggestions. We had the crab cake eggs Benedict and the corned beef hash with over east eggs. Both were exceptional. I was in town for a concert from San Diego and it was my first time visiting Oakland. All I am say is this place is a place I would come back to if I'm ever in the area again.

They are right next to Pixar and Continental Autobody where the car is being fixed. It is somewhat of an off campus meeting place for Pixar staff. They prepared off the menu corned beef hash and chorizo omelette for us. Hash brown was nicely toasted. Coffee was great. We went back for refill.

Ya know when you're so hungover that you feel like you're not allowed to be in the public? It's one of those days yet Rudy's has such a homey feeling that I don't feel bad at all. Friendly and quick service, delish food, boozy milkshakes and other drinks, really the perfect hangover spot. Also all the tables in the back are like filled with a bunch of random little things like pez dispensers and figurines and what n, really serving the ADHD, thank you.

Two burned pancakes, two tiny eggs and two frozen vegetarian sausage cakes. Ugh.... I came home sick after attempting to eat this mess. I also didn't appreciate having to pay at the counter and add a tip before eating the food! No table service and bad food but given a decent tip! Rudy failed!

Without going into detail....meh. Not sure why they kept the name when it closed, but Rudy's no longer exists. The ambience is hand me down and lackadaisical just like the service the kitchen staff seemed pleasant. Other places to go for breakfast besides this. RIP Rudy's.

I'm sure it has been a difficult ride but so glad to see the restaurant reopen as employee-owned. This is a tacky little place in Emeryville kinda off of the main stretch with Target/HomeDepot, and you wouldn't think much of it if just driving by. However, we decided to give this place a try a while back and we were so surprised at the cool decor and wonderful breakfast selections. The inside is decorated with retro toys and items, with each table sealing a great collection of figurines in the acrylic tabletop - super fun to look at while waiting for your food. We've tried many plates from sweet to savory, and everything has hit the spot so far. Looking around at breakfast, the most popular dishes seem to be huevos rancheros and the challah French toast. My personal favorite is the chocolate espresso shake, which quickly became a must-order since the first time I tried it. Now don't give me crap for having a shake at 10:30 AM, your girl's trying to live a little. If you've been debating, give it a try next Saturday :)

Have been wanting to try for years & finally did last week...portions were enormous, food tasted delicious & service was great! Will definitely be coming back soon.

Very expensive diner for adults. The burger was small and flavorless, the hash browns were a sad dissapointment. Okay, so now that's out of the way, this place is in a bubble. It's a mistake to try and save a few bucks here. My wife got a chicken sandwich and it was great. I got a cheap burger and it sucked. Terrible. Like a flavorless tofu patty with wilted veggies and the saddest hashbrowns I think I've ever seen. These hashbrowns were so much worse than anything I've had at any other diner I'm actually confused if I did something wrong. Like I needed to tell them to add salt, or to cook them with butter? Is it on me to go back intot he kitchen and set a timer or something? Some bit of local insight I lack on this process? The kids menu was awesome though (that's the reason for the 3 stars and not 2). Really a good portion and some good chicken strips. My son enjoyed them and had a good meal. TL;DR: Bad Burgers, Bad Hashbrowns, Good kids menu.

Get the French toast !!!!!!! So fluffy and delicious . Hands down the best French toast I've had !

Great little breakfast spot hidden away by the freeway! Friendly staff, great service, and it highlights regular breakfast favorites while including unique menu options that are (surprisingly) vegetarian friendly!! Between the tofu chilaquiles, tofu ranchos rancheros, and Morningstar veggie sausages- this place is really a great option for all your dietary needs! Not to mention they have Challah French toast! The only thing for me that took away from it is the amount of grease on the regular breakfast dishes. If they would dial down the grease, it would be a no brainer!

Three stars is generous for my experience today, but I can't bring myself to give fewer stars to a locally owned, worker owned collective. Besides, everyone I interacted w/ on the staff was very kind and helpful. Diane and I met here for brunch. I arrived first and was encouraged to take a table while I waited for her. It's now an order at the counter place and they bring you your food. There was no line. One of the workers asked if I would like something to drink while I waited and I ordered a pot of English Breakfast tea w/ low fat milk, which he brought to me, along w/ some menus to look at, a regular menu and today's specials menu. The place looks much the same as it always had, w/ outdoor seating and two rooms inside. Same décor. I sat in the front room. I looked at the menus and was delighted to see the Rude n Reckless among the specials. Diane joined me, having had to park a couple of blocks away, so I gave her the menus to look at and got into line to order, as it had gotten much busier over time. I ordered the Rude n Reckless, the hash browns crisp and the Hollandaise on the side. I had a choice of toast or English muffins in addition and chose English muffins. Diane by this time had gotten in another line and ordered a Mediterranean omelette w/ wheat toast. She had water to drink because none of the teas appealed to her. After a while Diane's omelette was served, w/ black beans instead of hash browns on the side. I encourage her to start so her food didn't get cold. I waited and waited for mine. I was just about to get up and ask about it when a server came to the table next to us so I asked him. I heard him check w/ the kitchen and after a little while my dish was brought to me. I could see from the color of the hash browns that they were far from crisp. There was no English muffin. After waiting as long as I had I was not going to send the food back, but I was very disappointed. The Hollandaise was different from the way it had been before, w/ a hint of heat that I didn't particularly care for. But what was most upsetting, aside from the delay in receiving my food, was that the hash browns hadn't been cooked as I requested. Diane gave me a piece of her toast, which was good. We will probably return here eventually, but I doubt I would order the Rude n Reckless, given my experience today.

Cute dog-friendly restaurant right across Emeryville Town Hall. Great for brunch. Cool decorations and quick service. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating. Water bowls provided for your pooch. One of the hosts also offered some dog treats when we first arrived. It's a busy restaurant so I considered ourselves lucky to get seated right away. Food was delicious and filling, and also came out quick. Would be interested in coming back during the evenings to try out their lunch/dinner menu. Seems like simple diner/bar food, but we were pretty pleased with breakfast.

Hello my Yelperz!!!! I found this hidden gem upon leaving the refinery. The atmosphere was pretty chill and the staff was extremely nice. Every place I go I order a spread of items knowing I can't eat it all lol. But let's get down to the food items: The Mac & Cheese was well presented but lacked so much flavor! Great touch with the breadcrumbs but it really could've used some more seasoning. The Meatloaf Sandwich was good! I would skip for meal before it because if you're planning on trying to complete it you'll have 3/4 empty stomach. Great flavor though but really too much of an item for a sandwich. The Grilled Cheese should've been a simple make. But same as the max and cheese grilled cheese Lacked flavor lol it has to be the kind of cheese they're using. Like maybe add some more butter or truffle. Now hands down the Veggie Chili was the best thing I had there aside from the cool atmosphere. These reason for the rating would be my food experience and I'm from Texas so I wanted a shirt but my waiter told me I had to come back to get a shirt. They don't have them on hand but they have them hanging in the corners. Probably wanna change that guys if you're advertising it. Happy Yelping!

Food was outstanding had Rudy's heartache and their in house corned beef is AMAZEBALLS... Service was nice and quick. The woman behind the counter had no problem suggesting a few items for me to try since it was my first time eating here !! The ambiance was very welcoming and fun.

Great atmosphere and counter order and service. There is also a good story behind the restaurant - check it out when you have a chance. Went there on the weekend, so not too crowded and able to find parking. However, I would assume it would be crowded on the weekday as Pixar Studios is across the street. Had the corned beef and eggs - it was probably the best corn beef I have had. Definitely recommend it. The rest of the family had burgers and a veggie burger - they really liked it as well. Will definitely be back when in the area. BTW - had a piece of one of their pies and it was fantastic

Great customer service! Rene and Karina were very helpful. It was our first time there. Great food! Cool atmosphere! Dining availability indoors and outdoors and big parking area for free. Pet friendly outdoors

Good American Diner and a fun atmosphere, especially if you like Barbie. There is a collection of Barbies that must include every iteration of Barbie and outfit of Barbie, ever. Except of course for Evil Barbie, who plays for the German Women's National Soccer team. Highly recommended. Oh and the bench seating inside is sadistically uncomfortable, Definitely minus a star for that

I don't know why this place doesn't have higher ratings! Their food is awesome. Weekend brunch is magical. Plus it's now worker owned and better than ever! As someone with a ton of dietary restrictions, I can always find good comfort food here. I do wish they had gluten free bread available, but it doesnt stop me from enjoying their food. Plus the decor is so cool!

I'd passed by this place after visiting Pixar so many times but I'd never gone in until yesterday. What a gem! The staff was very friendly, the menu is extensive (maybe a touch too big) and the prices are reasonable and the food is good. I had the veggie Benedict so I could satisfy my craving for impossible sausage and hollandaise. Serving it on a hash brown is genius. Everything ate well together. My only note is that the hollandaise sauce was a touch too lemony (and I love lemon). I'd definitely go back. 100%

We stopped by here after picking up my boyfriend from the airport. We checked out the menu on Yelp prior to make sure they had vegan options & they had PLENTY! I found myself having a hard time deciding by finally went with the Tofu Rancheros (cubed tofu in 2 grilled corn tortillas drenched in salsa verde) & he picked the Tofu Chilaquiles ( cubed tofu in 2 grilled corn tortillas drenched in salsa verde served with pico de gallo & black beans). They were both SO delicious We also got some mimosas & beers that were yummy. I would definitely recommend this place!

Went hear for brunch with my husband,both daughters and sons-law and two granddaughters. There was something for everyone . That's not easy with large group. Place output order at the counter, sit down and someone will ring it to you. I would recommend this place and we will be back

First time here. Friendly staff, great food, nice atmosphere. Dine inside or out door seating. Definitely a weekend breakfast spot! Great for any size group, kids, and dogs! I read the also have live bands on certain days! We will be coming back!

Rudy's is awesome *and* an E'ville institution. I take visitors from out of town there for brunch, because of the extensive (well executed) menu and the friendly atmosphere. They've been through some things with the pandemic - haven't we all? - but very glad they came through. Ate there a couple months ago with out-of-town guests, and it was as good as expected.

Back at it again! Unfortunately, my visit fell short. I ordered the breakfast special with chorizo and my partner ordered the crab egg benedict. The breakfast special was really greasy (mainly the hashbrowns) and just unappetizing. I took maybe a couple of bites and just had to stop as I felt a bit sick to my stomach. The crabs egg Benedict was quite expensive yet the poached egg was incredibly over cooked! My partner loves the yolk to drip over her food, and was especially excited to eat it with her crab cakes. It was super over cooked to the point it was bright yellow, pretty disappointing. as the food was overcooked, mushy, and just full of grease and oil. The service was good, had to flag down the workers each time but they were kind. Such a bummer, will try again next time... in a few months.

OMG sooooo delicious! I came here out of convenience and necessity. I was buying cabinets around the corner at Granite Expo, I was starving, and was about to be late for a meeting. The person at the counter helped me to choose the Tower of Power because I was in a hurry to join a Zoom meeting. I paid at the counter and chose a table away from the speakers playing mellow tunes. I started my meeting and maybe 6 minutes later my food arrived. I was so hungry that I didn't take a photo. The meal was was hot and fresh, the veggie sausage were tender and delicious, the hash browns were crispy even though they were at the base of the tower and under a layer of cheese, and my eggs were *perfectly* medium. I am surprised by how often cooks give me over easy when I ask for over medium, but Rudy's Can't Fail NAILED IT. The breakfast was exactly what I wanted and in a lovely environment. I'll definitely go back!

The place has a vibe! Good music, funky decor and love their meatloaf - crusty exterior, tender interior, great flavor and epic serving size. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Prices are fair too

"With a heavy heart, the ownership of Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe has decided to permanently close operations effective immediately. We are grateful and appreciative to our talented staff for their tireless efforts and creative contributions over the years. You are Rudy. You made what it was: a continuous award winning diner where everyone that 'Walked Among Us' were always welcomed. 20 years ago we strived to create that same environment and ethos that the Yee Family did at Eugene's Ranch House for 40 years before us and now it is time for Rudy to pass the torch. The slogan 'The Best People on Earth Walk Through These Doors' was written on both of our front doors for a combined 60 plus years, this must say something about the community that we will always love. Many thanks to all our customers for your patronage and support over the years, we will miss serving your preferred Brew For Breakfast and Late Night Munchies. We wish you well. I Am Rudy"

though i used doordash, the food was so good i had to leave 5 stars. i usually hate breakfast food but the ingredients here were so fresh and great quality!!! 10/10

I give 2 Star sorry my 1st time and last time ... I am Chef 10 years running Restaurant and I know how quality and service must be ... I ordered veggie Omelette with pancakes and Coffee .. no one came to ask me if you want more Coffee or how is my food.. waiting little longer to see if they offer refills for Coffee ... and they were not that busy .. My omelette was dry and tasted oily no cheese just little sprinkles... for the price $16.00 is too expensive and . Dry egg, and veggies falling apart from cheese and eggs . I would love to teach them how to make moist cheese veggie omelette, I still tasted oily after one hour. Problem from Griddle must clean every night, and the veggies cooking shouldn't be mixed with previously cooked sausages or other meats. That's why am tasting meat fats . I give Tip before tasting food will be my lesson from now on,

After helping a former coworker move some heavy furniture out of his office, he took another coworker and I out to dinner. I do not know Emeryville at all, so I put my trust in him; it was not unfounded. Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe is a good place for burgers. I had bacon cheeseburger & fries. Whenever I try a new place I go for something simple. I figure if they get that right can have faith in other items on the menu. My burger was pretty darn good. The burger was cooked to my liking (medium well). The fries were also good. Service was on point, as our waiter was quick & attentive. All in all, a good place if you're looking for something simple, good and inexpensive. I will definitely add this place to my East Bay list.

I've been going to Rudy's in Emeryville since they first opened (20ish years ago !!!) and I was so excited to hear they reopened - now as worker-owned and operated no less, yay! I've been a few times since the reopening and have enjoyed my experience every time. Maybe it's just me but the food is even better! I bet the kitchen staff is happy to be fully in charge of their entire operation :) the quality of ingredients has improved in recent years and the care in preparation is evident. I'm a long time fan of their battered french fries that come standard, and i'm pretty picky about sweet potato fries but they pull them off perfectly. the kids menu is geared towards kids 5 and up i would say portions-wise but my toddler still had a great time eating all the fruit off the very cute smiley face pancake (and we took the rest home). They have high chairs and the staff even brought a to-go coffee cup of water for my kiddo :) I think it was an incredibly smart move to move to counter service for ordering and payment, it makes the rest of their (friendly!) table service much quicker and streamlined (great check-ins, attentive busing, requests/questions, etc)! They're now closed between 3pm and 5pm, which is a fine trade off in my book for the great improvements they've made. They also serve Oakland Coffee which shows they still maintain a good relationship with the Green Day founders. Glad they kept the original interior design and nice to sit outside under the sun shade on the patio. Keep up the great work :)

Very impressed with atmosphere and ambiance of the place. Lots of kids though and background music. Very eclectic decor and the waitresses really do make the place. If you are looking for a quiet place, I would look somewhere else. but a nice place to sit and chat with outside seating, although it was cold and almost rainy the day I went. Definitely will visit again soon. 4 thumbs up!

One of my favorite breakfast or brunch spots! The coffee is highly recommended (for all the coffee fans out there), it is strong but had a delicious flavor. This is a hidden little restaurant with so much to offer, from local coffee and beers, to special menu items and entertaining decor. This is not a typical restaurant and that is why I love it. Staff are super nice and friendly. I like to enjoy the Challah French Toast or the southwestern omlete and a cup of coffee.