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    Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe

    4081 Hollis Street

    Emeryville, CA 94608


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    Featured Items

    • Caffe Latte-Single

      $5.00
    • Tofu Rancheros

      Cubed tofu on 2 grilled corn tortilla drenched in salsa verde with pico de gallo and black beans
      $15.50
    • Asian Chicken Salad

      Red and green cabbage, romaine, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, sliced avocado and sesame seeds tossed with sesame soy vinaigrette with grilled chicken
      $17.95

    Food

    Rudy's Breakfast

    • Rudy's Breakfast

      2 eggs any style with hash browns and choice of toast.
      $11.00
    • Rudy's Breakfast with bacon

      $16.00
    • Rudy's Breakfast with chicken apple sausage

      $16.00
    • Rudy's Breakfast with ham

      $16.00
    • Rudy's Breakfast with veggie sausage

      $16.00
    • Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

      Our famous corned beef hash served with 2 eggs any style and choice of toast
      $17.50
    • Steak and Eggs

      An 8 ounce Ribeye Steak cooked to order. Served with 2 eggs any style, hashbrowns and choice of toast
      $27.95
    • Rudy's Breakfast with Burger Patty

      $17.00

    Omelets and Scambles

    A three egg omelet with Smoked Turkey, Grilled Onions Spinach and Pepper Jack Cheese. Served with hash browns and choice of toast.
    • Basic Omelet

      Served with hash browns and toast
      $14.95
    • Basic Scramble

      Served with hash browns and toast
      $14.95
    • Green Eggs and Ham

      Honey smoked ham, green onion, pepper jack cheese, drenched in salsa verde. Served with hash browns and choice of toast.
      $18.25
    • Mediterranean Omelet

      A three egg omelet with tomato, red onion, bell pepper, mushroom, spinach and goat cheese
      $18.25
    • Denver Omelet

      Bell pepper, red onion, honey smoked ham and cheddar cheese
      $17.95
    • Southwestern Omelet

      A three egg omelet with Chorizo, avocado, pepper jack cheese, drenched in salsa verde
      $18.95
    • Veggie Sausage Scramble

      Red onion, mushroom, tomato, MorninStar veggie sausage and swiss cheese
      $17.95
    • Chilaquiles Scramble

      Green onion, tomato, jalapeno, crispy tortilla strips, pepper jack cheese, drenched in salsa verde
      $17.95
    • Tofu Chilaquiles

      Cubed tofu, green onion, tomato, jalapeno, crispy corn tortilla strips, drenched in salsa verde, served with black beans
      $17.95
    • Chorizo Scramble

      Chorizo, green onion, jalapenos and pepper jack
      $17.95
    • Omelet Of The Day

      A 3 Egg Omelet with Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Mushrooms and Pepper Jack Cheese. Served with hash browns and toast
      $17.50

    Off the Griddle

    • Pancakes full order

      Served with butter and syrup
      $15.00
    • Pancakes short stack

      Served with butter and syrup
      $12.00
    • One pancake

      Served with butter and syrup
      $6.00
    • French toast full order

      Served with butter and syrup
      $15.50
    • French toast short stack

      Served with butter and syrup
      $12.50
    • One piece French toast

      Served with butter and syrup
      $6.25
    • French Toast Deuces Wild

      2 Pieces of French Toast with 2 eggs any style and 2 bacon, 2 sausages, or 2 veggie sausage
      $18.95
    • Pancakes Deuces Wild

      2 pancakes with 2 eggs any style and 2 bacon, 2 sausages or 2 veggie sausage
      $18.95
    • Monte Cristo

      Challah bread French toast sandwich with honey smoked ham, smoked turkey, swiss and cheddar chee
      $18.95
    • Pure Maple Syrup

      $2.75

    Breakfast Specials

    • Huevos Rancheros

      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
      $15.95
    • Tofu Rancheros

      Cubed tofu on 2 grilled corn tortilla drenched in salsa verde with pico de gallo and black beans
      $15.50
    • Your Private Eyedaho

      Hash browns covered in melted cheddar cheese, topped with 2 eggs sunny side up
      $11.50
    • Popeye’s Eyedaho

      Hash browns covered in melted cheddar, topped with 2 eggs scrambled with spinach
      $12.50
    • Tower of Power

      Hash browns covered in melted pepper jack cheese, grilled tomato, MorningStar veggie sausage, 2 eggs any style and your choice of toast Breakfast
      $17.95
    • Breakfast Burrito Plate

      Flour tortilla stuffed with scramble eggs, pepper jack cheese and hash browns, with black beans, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.
      $15.50
    • Bacon Burrito Plate

      Flour tortilla stuffed with BACON, scramble eggs, pepper jack cheese and hash browns, with black beans, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.
      $19.00
    • Sausage Burrito Plate

      Flour tortilla stuffed with CHICKEN APPLE SAUSAGE, scramble eggs, pepper jack cheese and hash browns, with black beans, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.
      $19.00
    • Veggie Sausage Burrito Plate

      Flour tortilla stuffed with Morning Star VEGGIE SAUSAGE, scramble eggs, pepper jack cheese and hash browns, with black beans, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.
      $19.00
    • A la carte Burrito

      $10.95
    • Burritto SPECIAL

      A Flour Tortilla stuffed with Scramble Eggs, Chorizo, Jalapenos, Pepper Jack Cheese and Hash Browns
      $10.00
    • Healthy Start

      Grilled chicken breast with melted swiss cheese, sliced avocado and sliced tomato with toast and a fresh fruit cup.
      $17.50
    • Morning Tofu Stir Fry

      Cubed tofu with mushroom, baby spinach, broccoli, tomato, toasted garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce with fresh fruit cup.
      $16.75
    • Breakfast Sandwich of the Day

      2 Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo, Cheddar Cheese and Tomato on Sourdough. Served with hash browns
      $16.75
    • Custom Breakfast Sandwich

      $13.00

    Hot Sandwiches

    • Hot Veggie Sandwich

      Roasted red bell peppers, grilled tomatoes, caramelized onions, mushrooms, spinach, yellow squash and green zucchini and swiss on a French roll
      $16.50
    • Old School Tuna Melt

      Albacore tuna salad, pepper jack cheese, grilled tomato on grilled sourdough
      $18.95
    • Classic Rueben

      Sliced corned beef, melted swiss cheese, thousand island and sauerkraut on grilled rye
      $17.95
    • Grilled Cheese

      Cheddar and swiss cheese on choice of bread
      $12.75
    • Grilled Cheese with Avocado

      Cheddar and swiss cheese with sliced avocado on choice of bread
      $16.25
    • Grilled Cheese with Tomato

      Cheddar and swiss cheese with tomato on choice of bread
      $16.25
    • Grilled Cheese with Ham

      Cheddar and swiss cheese with ham on choice of bread
      $17.75
    • Grilled Cheese with Turkey

      Cheddar and swiss cheese with turkey on choice of bread
      $17.75
    • Grilled Cheese with Bacon

      Cheddar and swiss cheese and Bacon on choice of bread
      $17.75
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast in a buffalo sauce w/ crumbled bleu cheese,bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on a french roll.
      $18.75
    • California Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast, bacon, sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a french roll
      $18.75
    • Meatloaf Sandwich

      Rudy's meatloaf with pepper jack cheese, mayo and lettuce on sourdough bread.
      $17.50
    • Steak Sandwich

      An 8 ounce ribeye steak served on your choice of bread with mayo, lettuce tomato, grilled onions and pickles. Includes 1 side choice.
      $23.95
    • Patty Melt

      7 ounce Hamburger patty with swiss cheese, grilled onions and 1000 island dressing on rye bread. Served with choice of side
      $18.95

    Starters

    • Nachos

      Tortilla chips with choice of Beef Chili OR Black beans topped with pepper jack cheese, green onion, jalapeno, pico de gallo, sliced avocado and sour cream
      $18.00
    • Machos!

      French Fries with choice of Beef Chili OR Black beans topped with pepper jack cheese, green onion, jalapeno, pico de gallo, sliced avocado and sour cream
      $18.00
    • French Fries

      $7.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $7.00
    • Garlic French Fries

      $7.50
    • Chicken Tenders and Fries

      $16.50
    • Buffalo Chicken Tenders and Fries

      $16.50
    • BBQ Chicken Tenders and Fries

      $16.50
    • Fried Tofu and Fries

      All served Plain or with Buffalo or BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, ranch or bleu cheese
      $14.50
    • Buffalo Fried Tofu and Fries

      $14.50
    • BBQ Fried Tofu and Fries

      $14.50
    • Chili Cheese Fries

      Fries topped with cheddar cheese, beef chili and green onions
      $13.75
    • Cheesy Fries

      Fries topped with cheddar cheese.
      $8.25
    • Ribeye Steak Quesadilla

      $19.95
    • Ribeye Steak Tacos

      $19.95

    Burgers

    • Classic Burger

      Served on a hamburger bun w/ lettuce, tomato, raw onion and pickles. Choice of: Beef patty, chicken breast or homemade black bean/quinoa (vegan) burger
      $16.95
    • Breakfast Burger

      Cheddar cheese, bacon and 1 egg over medium
      $20.75
    • Western BBQ Burger

      BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, grilled onion, mashed avocado and bacon
      $20.75
    • Chupacabra Burger

      Bacon and goat cheese
      $19.75
    • Chili Cheese Burger

      Beef Chili and Cheddar Cheese
      $19.75

    Cold Sandwiches

    • BLT

      bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo
      $14.00
    • BLAT

      bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo, avocado
      $17.50
    • Breakfast Club

      Triple decker with 2 over hard eggs, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo cut into quarters.
      $17.95
    • Mile High Club

      Triple decker with smoked turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo cut into quarters.
      $17.95
    • Veggie Club

      Triple decker with sliced avocado, roasted pepper, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, yellow squash and green zucchini cut into quarters.
      $16.95
    • Cold Tuna Salad Sandwich

      Chilled albacore tuna salad with celery and onion, lettuce, and tomato. and mayo cut into quarters.
      $17.50

    Salads

    • House Salad

      Baby mixed greens, carrots, cabbage, tomato, cucumber and croutons
      $12.95
    • Side House Salad

      Baby mixed greens, carrots, cabbage, tomato, cucumber and croutons
      $7.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine hearts, home made caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese
      $12.95
    • Side Caesar Salad

      Romaine hearts, home made caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese
      $7.00
    • Spinach Salad

      Spinach, red cabbage, carrots, bacon, dried cranberries, crumbled bleu cheese, tossed with house vinaigrette.
      $16.95
    • Side Spinach Salad

      Spinach, red cabbage, carrots, bacon, dried cranberries, crumbled bleu cheese, tossed with house vinaigrette.
      $10.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Salad

      Romaine hearts, tomato, red onion, crumble bleu cheese and spicy buffalo chicken tenders or fried buffalo tofu
      $16.95
    • Buffalo TOFU Salad

      $16.95
    • Asian Chicken Salad

      Red and green cabbage, romaine, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, sliced avocado and sesame seeds tossed with sesame soy vinaigrette with grilled chicken
      $17.95
    • Asian Tofu Salad

      Red and green cabbage, romaine, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, sliced avocado and sesame seeds tossed with sesame soy vinaigrette with fried tofu.
      $17.95
    • Taco Salad

      $16.95

    Soups and Chili

    • Cup of Soup

      $6.00
    • Bowl of Soup

      $7.50
    • Cup Beef Chili

      House made beef chili served with melted cheddar cheese, green onion and tortilla chips
      $6.75
    • Bowl Beef Chili

      House made beef chili served with melted cheddar cheese, green onion and tortilla chips
      $9.75

    Breakfast Sides

    • One Egg

      $4.00
    • Two Eggs

      $6.00
    • 4 Piece Side of Bacon

      $8.75
    • 2 Piece Side of Bacon

      $4.50
    • One Piece Bacon

      $2.25
    • 2 Piece Chicken Apple Sausage

      $7.75
    • Side Thin Sliced Ham

      $6.75
    • Side of Sour Cream

      $3.25
    • Side of Pico de Gallo

      $3.25
    • Side of Salsa Verde

      $3.25
    • Side of Black Beans

      $4.25
    • Cup of Fruit

      $5.00
    • Bowl of Fruit

      $7.00
    • Hash Browns

      $4.50
    • Side of Toast

      $4.25
    • Side of Chorizo

      $5.75
    • One Piece Chicken Apple Sausage

      $3.95
    • Half Sliced Avocado

      $4.25
    • Side of Jalapenos

      $0.50
    • Side Corn Tortillas

      $2.00
    • Side Flour Tortilla

      $2.00
    • Side Grilled Onions

      $2.50
    • Side of Corned Beef Hash

      $7.50
    • Side Veggie Sausage Patties

      2 pieces Morningstar Veggie Breakfast Sausage Patties
      $6.75

    Sides

    • Half Sliced Avocado

      $4.25
    • Side Grilled Chicken Breast

      $6.50
    • Garlicky Broccoli

      $6.25
    • Side Hamburger Patty

      $7.50
    • Side Mashed Potatoes

      $5.75
    • Side Gravy

      $4.75
    • Side Mashers and Gravy

      $6.95
    • Side Mixed Veggies

      $6.25
    • Garlicky Mixed Veggies

      $6.25
    • Side Tuna Salad

      $7.00
    • Side Sauteed Spinach

      $3.00
    • Side Grilled Tomatoes

      $3.00
    • Side Cold Tomatos

      $3.00
    • Side One Crab Cake

      One house made crab cake served with chipotle mayo and lemon.
      $8.50

    Meatloaf

    Served with mashed potatoes, mushroom bacon beer gravy and mixed veggies.
    • Side 1 piece Meatloaf

      $7.95
    • Meatloaf

      $18.95

    Salmon

    • Grilled Salmon Plate

      6 ounce grilled salmon served with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies.
      $19.95
    • Side Salmon

      $12.00

    Lasagna

    • Beef and Pork Lasagna

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00

    Crab Cakes

    • Capt'n Rudy's Crab Cake & Chips

      2 house made crab cakes and fries served with chipotle mayo and lemon.
      $19.00
    • Side One Crab Cake

      One house made crab cake served with chipotle mayo and lemon.
      $8.50

    Pasta Specials

    • Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

      $19.00
    • Shrimp Alfredo with Broccoli

      $19.00
    • Linguini Alfredo w/Broccoli

      $12.50
    • Linguini Bell Pepper Spinach & Lemon Butter

      $12.50

    Drinks

    Cold Drinks

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.25
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $4.25
    • Vanilla Cola

      $4.25
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $4.25
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.75
    • Roy Rogers

      $4.75
    • Aqua Fresca

      $4.25
    • Iced Tea

      $3.75
    • Aronld Palmer

      $4.75
    • Fresh Lemonade

      $5.25
    • Fresh Lemonade-Small

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice-Large

      $5.75
    • Orange Juice-Small

      $4.75
    • Monster Energy

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice-Large

      $4.50
    • Cranberry Juice-Small

      $3.50
    • Cold Milk-Large

      $3.50
    • Cold Milk-Small

      $3.00
    • Apple Juice-Large

      $4.75
    • Apple Juice-Small

      $3.75
    • Grapefruit Juice-Large

      $5.75
    • Grapefruit Juice-Small

      $4.75
    • Jarritos

      $4.00
    • Root Beer

      $5.00
    • Tomato Juice-Small

      $3.50
    • Tomato Juice-Large

      $4.50

    Brunch Menu

    Brunch Specials

    • Crab Cake Benedict

      2 house made crab cakes served on an English muffin and topped with 2 poached eggs, sliced avocado and hollandaise sauce
      $19.50
    • Dazed and Confused

      Crispy hash brown topped with 2 eggs scrambled with chorizo, topped with house-made hollandaise sauce, sliced avocado, garnished with green onion and served with toast
      $19.50
    • Rude N' Reckless

      A crispy hash brown base, a layer of thin sliced ham, 2 poached eggs all drenched in house-made hollandaise and served with choice of toast
      $18.50
    • Rudy's Heartache

      Our famous corned beef hash topped with 2 eggs any style and house-made hollandaise sauce. Garnished with green onion and served with choice of toast
      $18.50
    • Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

      Our famous corned beef hash served with 2 eggs any style and choice of toast
      $17.50
    • Veggie Benedict

      Hash Brown topped with 2 Morning Star veggie sausages and 2 poached eggs drenched in house-made hollandaise, garnish with green onion and served with choice of toast
      $18.50
    • Eggs Blackstone

      Your choice of toast layered with bacon and grilled tomato, 2 poached eggs, house-made hollandaise and garnished with green onion
      $18.50
    • Oaksterdam Benedict

      English muffin topped with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, 2 poached eggs, home-made hollandaise sauce and garnished with green onion
      $17.00
    • Side of Hollandaise Sauce

      $3.00
    • Side Corned Beef Hash

      $7.50

    Kids Menu

    • Rudy's Junior

      One egg any style with hash browns and choice of toast
      $8.75
    • Funny Face Pancake

      Decorated with fresh fruit and whipped cream
      $8.50
    • French Toast Fingers

      Served with powdered sugar, fresh fruit and syrup
      $8.50
    • One Eyed Junior with PANCAKE

      One egg any style and one pancake. Add bacon, sausage or veggie sausage for an additional charge.
      $8.50
    • One Eyed Junior with FRENCH TOAST

      $8.50
    • Kids Hamburger

      All kids burgers/sandwiches served with fries, salad or black beans. Served with Pickles.
      $11.00
    • Kids Cheese Burger

      All kids burgers/sandwiches served with fries, salad or black beans. Served with Pickles.
      $11.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      $9.00
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      $9.00
    • Kids Grilled Chicken

      $9.00
    • Kids French Fries

      $5.50
    • Kids Green Salad

      $5.50
    • Kid's Nachos

      Tortilla chips with cheddar cheese and black beans
      $8.50
    • Kids Fruit cup

      $5.50
    • Kids Sundae

      $6.00

    Coffee Menu

    COFFEE AND HOT DRINKS

    • Coffee togo-Large

      $4.25
    • Coffee togo-Small

      $3.50
    • Pot of Hot Tea

      $4.50
    • Caffe Latte-Single

      $5.00
    • Caffe Latte-Double

      $5.50
    • Cappuccino-Single

      $5.00
    • Cappucino-Double

      $5.50
    • Caffe Mocha-Single

      $5.25
    • Caffe Mocha-Double

      $6.00
    • Chai Tea Latte

      $5.50
    • Dirty Chai

      $7.50
    • Hot Chocolate

      $5.00
    • Small Hot Chocolate

      $4.50
    • Depth Charge

      $5.50
    • Double Depth Charge

      $6.50
    • Macchiato

      $4.00
    • Double Macchiato

      $5.00
    • Caffe Au Lait

      $4.75
    • Americano

      $4.00
    • Double Americano

      $4.50
    • Add Espresso Shot

      $2.00

    Dessert Menu

    Dessert

    • Vanilla Milkshake

      $8.50
    • Chocolate Milkshake

      $8.50
    • Strawberry Milkshake

      $8.50
    • Oreo Milkshake

      $8.50
    • Vanilla Espresso Milkshake

      $8.50
    • Chocolate Espresso Milkshake

      $8.50
    • Bacon Milkshake!

      $8.95
    • Vanilla Malt

      $8.50
    • Chocolate Malt

      $8.50
    • Strawberry Malt

      $8.50
    • Oreo Malt

      $8.50
    • Root Beer Float

      $7.00
    • Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

      $6.95
    • Cheesecake

      $6.50
    • Strawberry Cheesecake

      $7.75
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

      From UpperCrust Bakery. Whole fresh strawberries and tangy rhubarb. A perfect blend of sweet and tart.
      $7.75
    • Blueberry Pie

      From UpperCrust Bakery. Large pecans, dark syrup, and a hint of vanilla. A rich, delicious treat.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.75
    • Ice Cream Scoop-1

      $5.00
    • Two Scoops of Ice Cream

      $6.25
    • Banana Milkshake

      $8.50
    • Banana Malt

      $8.50
    • Apple Pie

      From UpperCrust Bakery. Tart, fresh sliced Granny Smith apples, with just the right amount of cinnamon.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.75

    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Monday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Tuesday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Wednesday8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe opened in 2002 in Emeryville, CA. Rudy’s was born from a desire to create a restaurant where people of all walks of life can feel welcome and eat honest food in a fun atmosphere.

    Location

    4081 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

    Directions


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