Robert Gandara-Llamas

Cayman is such a good vibe, and great talker! I appreciate his service and attentiveness! The food was great, and classic Americana! They also had some spanish dishes i may grab next time! Thanks for the late night early morning bite!

+3

Anthony Cunningham

Super great place for a late night bite. Steak and eggs is an absolutely solid choice! The service was super on point. Will definitely recommend going to this place for some good food. Very nice retro diner setting as well.

James Wright

I just had such a fantastic time at Rudford’s. Seriously, the service was amazing. Shoutout to Anthony for being so on top of everything. I went with the chicken fried steak, and let me tell you, it was perfect. Crispy on the outside, super tender inside. Plus, the house salad was cold and so fresh. This place never disappoints! If you’re looking for a great meal, you’ve got to check it out!

Armand

I love an old school diner, and this gem has been around since 1949. I also love counter dining, and this has quite a bit of that! There are booths as well. The look and feel of the place are so cool! This place has quite a few regulars, so it's got to be good, and it is! Watching the food come out from the back prep area is nothing but amazing. There are a variety of options on the menu and the food is really good. The servings are of generous proportions. You have to check this spot out, especially if you like an old school diner with delicious food and an awesome ambiance. Looking for a place to go, this is it, drop in, grab a stool, and enjoy! We'll see you there!

+7

Never disappoints, retro vibe , good customer service, and food is always on track ! When those after or before hours meals are a must , go to Rudfords!

Never disappoints, retro vibe , good customer service, and food is always on track ! When those after or before hours meals are a must , go to Rudfords!

Never disappoints, retro vibe , good customer service, and food is always on track ! When those after or before hours meals are a must , go to Rudfords!

Rudfords is a whole vibe. It is homey, local, and I love the old school set up. The workers are all so friendly and welcoming as well. I love the music they are playing. Standards, Roy Orbison, Elv…

We were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away around 10am on a Saturday morning. Service was prompt and friendly. food was delicious and arrived just a few minutes after placing our order. O…

We were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away around 10am on a Saturday morning. service was prompt and friendly. Food was delicious and arrived just a few minutes after placing our order. O…

Service was fast and friendly. Wings were very tasty and plentiful. cheeseburger was very good and had all the fixings. Philly sandwich was very good and filling. The portions were big so we all ha…

They have large portions, the food is excellent, love the atmosphere, the service is pretty quick, try the blue cheese burger one of my favorites

They have large portions, the food is excellent, love the atmosphere, the service is pretty quick, try the blue cheese burger one of my favorites

Was at San Diego for a festival and wanted to try food spots out. Rudfords not only had a fantastic atmosphere but the service was so good and quick. I ordered a bacon burger with onion rings and i…

Great prices for awesome service and food!!!!!! I have been eating there since 1971. Now my wife and kids enjoy this hidden gem!

Courteous Staff(Megan & Jordan), clean Interior, Huge Portions, Tasty Food, 50's Diner Booths & Counter Service, Parking, Huge Menu, Timely, Fast Service. I have gone several times in the last mont…

Another visit to Rudford’s and to hopefully Katch one of my “colleagues”, if you will, real-life classmates from culinary school. He was so friendly greeting me in the parking lot. Dunno quite wh…

My partner was craving an ice cream sundae on a Sunday night. It was getting late when we remembered that Rough Herds serves great sundaes and banana splits, and they’re open 24 hours, so we decided …

My partner was craving an ice cream sundae on a Sunday night. It was getting late when we remembered that Rough Herds serves great sundaes and banana splits, and they’re open 24 hours, so we decide…

I love the food and service. I have been coming to Rudfords for 45 years. But….. Please take more care when preparing pork chops as to not overcook. They are tasty but could be more tender.

I love the food and service. I have been coming to Rudfords for 45 years. But….. Please take more care when preparing pork chops as to not overcook. They are tasty but could be more tender.

I love the food and service. I have been coming to Rudfords for 45 years. But….. Please take more care when preparing pork chops as to not overcook. They are tasty but could be more tender.

The service was outstanding. The food came quickly and was very good. For breakfast you can’t beat it. I will go there again real soon.

The service was outstanding. The food came quickly and was very good. For breakfast you can’t beat it. I will go there again real soon.

The service was outstanding. The food came quickly and was very good. For breakfast you can’t beat it. I will go there again real soon.

I love coming to this place. The staff members are friendly. My compliments to Luis, Ana and Tony. Keep the great job. And thank you for always having a smile on you .

We heard about this diner on TV whilst at home in the UK. When recently in San Diego we added it to the list to go to and it did not disappoint. We were there for breakfast, service was mixed some …

Friendly, attentive staff. Our breakfast was delicious! I had bacon, scrambled eggs, O'brien potatoes, toast. My friend had bacon, eggs, blueberry pancakes. Would recommend this restaurant!

Fantastic breakfast spot. Completely authentic atmosphere. Big and generous portions and refill on coffee, cold brew and limonade. Big og good tasting pancakes.

Great Place to grab a bite. Prices are fair and the food was very good. Portions on the smaller side but fair. Definitely worth a visit. Only reason not a 5 star, waitress was almost non-existent. We had to flag her down for everything. Other than the initial greeting, we had to ask her to take our order, get refills of water and iced tea, placing a second order, getting to go boxes and to get our bill. Not once did she come back just to check on us. As we were leaving, she was too busy talking to her co-worker at the register to say "Thanks for coming in" or "Good bye."

A classic American diner, this good standby is 24.7 and you can always get a decent diner meal. Parking is readily available if you get there early. The funky atmosphere is good for the soul. Don’t bring high expectations when you visit a diner, just plan to relax, listen to the juke box and enjoy good old fashioned plain American cuisine.

Ken K

Rudford's offers a great nostalgic trip back to my childhood. It is a classic 1950's, 1960's diner. With seating options of tables, booths or the counter, this 24 hour a day restaurant offers traditional Amerixan diner food, large portions, reasonable prices and friendly service. While others in our party ordered chicken straps, burgers, fries etc.. I almost jokingly ordered the New York steak dinner. I had reasonable expectations, it's a diner, not a 5 star restaurant. The meal came with garlic bread, mashed potatoes with canned gravy, a choice of vegetables (green beans or peas), and soup or salad. I had the bean soup, appeared home made and was enjoyable. The real surprise was the steak. I love a good steak and am used to spending 2 or 3 times as much for a steak as my whole dinner at Rudford's. It was a large cut, I am guessing 12 oz. It came out a perfect medium rare. I'd venture choice grade, not overwhelmingly flavorful, but still a good steak especially for the price. Overall a great time, friendly staff, they were very busy, so service dragged on occasionally, but nothing worthy of complaining about. We left very satisfied, having had a good food and a good time. A step back in Americana. I am looking forward to t Visiting again to try their breakfast options.

Zan Lee

One of, if not the, oldest diners in San Diego. This 24 hour diner on El Cajon Blvd in North Park is really popular for many reasons but for some reason I had never tried it until this past weekend. I say that as someone from San Diego whose family has been here since the late 1980s. Inside is very large and has many different seating options from booth, to counter, to table. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. They have a very large menu with all sorts of diner classics on it. There’s also a large free parking lot attached so parking is easy to find. The only issue we had was that the food itself was not the best, it was not bad, but the experience was better than the food. We started off with a Cinnamon Roll and thought it was pretty good, but it was not gooey enough in my opinion, and it was overly large in size but was not large in flavor. For my meal, I chose the Chilaquiles with green sauce and even though I love spicy food, I thought they were overly spicy and my eggs were a bit overdone. It is diner pricing so it’s not really a big deal but I would like to try again to see if I had a one off experience. I would suggest if you are in the area or are interested in San Diego dining history.

Betty H

Open 24 hrs, located in North Park on the corner of El Cajon Blvd and Kansas St with a small private parking lot. As we entered, this All-American Diner took me back to the 80's, lovely! It appears that they have a self-seating policy. The restaurant was clean, organized, fully staffed, and has outside seating. We visited this Saturday morning, so it was busy. I had their 'French Toast breakfast'. The toast itself was delicious; thick, with a rich, yellow color, but the bacon was overcooked and dry. My coffee was a little too bitter for my taste, though some creamer fixed it. My cousin's 'Classic Benedict' was prepared well, but we both felt it lacked flavor. Service was good, every staff member was working hard. Our food runner was very friendly as he delivered our meals. Despite the busyness, the staff did not rush customers. Overall we had a good breakfast experience here and will be back to try their 'Chicken & Waffles' and lunch menu items as I kept eyeing their delicious looking, big burgers!

+3

Jose P.

8.5/10. If I want a nice casual brunch spot I come here. I usually get the Monte Cristo which is not on the menu but the staff have always been very accommodating with special requests. I've also been here late at night and I believe I got the bluecheese burger last time which was also a great option. Parking is tight at times but everytime I've been here I've been able to find parking in their free lot or on the street late at night.This place has been around forever and it has cool vintage diner vibes.

+1

Bananakin Starman

Delicious food. Eggs cooked to order, crispy bacon, fluffy cakes and french toast. Expensive, but that’s what you get in San Diego. Came to $40 with a tip for the two plates.

Burrito

This place is awesome and always open! The schedule makes it ideal for anytime of the day and for everyone. I ordered a Swiss mushroom sandwich which wasn't amazing, but the meat was good and cooked to exactly how I asked for. I would rather go for a basic burger next time. Their fries are just fries, nothing special. Come to think about it, the price is the only downside as a burger should not cost over $20(especially at a diner). The place is really nice, and true to its established by date. Everything is vintage and well kept. You might smell a dampness from their constant cleaning but that's about it. The floors are clean and they clean tables frequently.

Food delicious large amount. Freshly cooked in a timely manner. The only issue we requested a refill of beverage never got it. Restaurant super clean.

Food delicious large amount. Freshly cooked in a timely manner. The only issue we requested a refill of beverage never got it. Restaurant super clean.

One of the few options outside of Dennys for dining in late, open 24/7. Alway seems packed at 11pm. Ordered the Kansas st burger with a side of onions rings and my brother ordered the chilaquiles. …

Very good food. Service was outstanding. Really nice interior. As with every business in the area, there is not enough parking. Rudfords has a really nice menu with a lathe variety of food.

Iconic San Diego dinner was very busy when we went and the food wasn't that great. I had to send my pancakes back because they were cold. The service was poor at best but it was busy. Best part thing was definitely my wife's biscuits and gravy.

I adore a 24-hour diner! This place is so vibey and convenient. Lots of classic diner options but with a higher price tag. Large diner portions. Cute aesthetic and vibe inside, but I understand it ca…

I adore a 24-hour diner! This place is so vibey and convenient. Lots of classic diner options but with a higher price tag. Large diner portions. Cute aesthetic and vibe inside, but I understand it …

First time coming to Rudford's I was expecting a lot to be honest. Service was great but the food was lacking. My wife ordered a classic Eggs Benny. sauce tasted like mayonnaise to her & the eggs…

First time coming to Rudford's I was expecting a lot to be honest. service was great but the food was lacking. My wife ordered a classic Eggs Benny. Sauce tasted like mayonnaise to her & the eggs w…

Well, it's open 24/7 which is great. Diner has the classic diner booths, bright, teal, and coffee bar with plenty of seating. A decent size diner actually and we were sat right away. Server was gre…

This will be the final review in a four-part series titled "A Diner and a Cafe" in which I sit for breakfast (sans coffee) at a diner then walk to a nearby coffee shop to grab some caffeine to go…

Love the diner vibes here. We didn't have to wait too long for food but honestly the food was very mid compared to the price. The sampler plate was around $16 and what you see in the picture is wha…

expensive diner vibe and lose a point for the process fees. We did like our food choices but really feel that it is too expensive for the entire experience. Had the hamburger ($16) and the grille…

Expensive diner vibe and lose a point for the process fees. We did like our food choices but really feel that it is too expensive for the entire experience. Had the hamburger ($16) and the grilled …

Ronald openhaim

Terrible service, I waited 18 minutes. There were no other customers waiting. The waitress (Ana) was disorganized and unpleasant. She seemed tired. 6 am

Thanks for cleaning the floors with a strong smelling detergent within a few feet of my table while I was eating!

This poor excuse for a restaurant should have been cited and closed decades ago. The high prices are ironic for the stuff they sell to eat. Forewarned is forearmed.

Really disappointed with our experience. We visited last weekend and had to wait a long time just to get seated, which would’ve been understandable if the place was packed, but there were plenty of open tables in the back. Unfortunately, the food didn’t make up for it. I ordered a patty melt and it was honestly the worst I’ve ever had. Super dry, overcooked, and just lacking any flavor. Definitely not what you expect when you’re craving classic diner comfort food. Overall, long wait, confusing seating situation, and a really underwhelming meal. Wouldn’t go back.

Derek Harris

I'm curious about the culinary decision to include lettuce, onions, and tomatoes on a Mushroom Swiss burger. The french fries were unsatisfactory, though the onion rings were acceptable. Dennys is far far better.

M D

We use to love coming here after a padres game late night. But it seems like the last 3 times the service, the food has been getting worse and worse. We decided to take a break for a couple months and came back last night hoping for redemption. Terrible, worse then how sorry the padres played that night... Our waitress took a while to come to our table even though she usually handles business normally. We ordered omlettes and I couldn't even eat it. It was so overcooked and burned that the eggs tasted like rubber. The potatoes had zero seasoning. It was a $19 plate of trash. Upon reaching the register to pay I mentioned to the cashier my disappointment of the burnt omlette only to be met with a scarstic smirk and remark by Chance (yeah that's the guys name) "aww, I'm sorry , did you want me to do something about that?" The face and gesture of "oh well" and taunting was infuriating. I wooo saaah'ed myself paid and left. I took a final "Chance"on Rudfords. They are over priced for low quality food and rude staff with chips on shoulders. Should have went to Denny's. Please Hire people with customer service and professionalism... especially someone who knows how to make a decent omlette. P.s The bathroom is disgusting. Picture referenced shows my burnt omlette and my kids scrambled eggs to show side by side comparison.

Shakthi Krishnamoorthy (A320)

My friend warned me not to come but wanted to give it a try. The counter did not have enough leg room we requested a booth, the booth seats were not adjusted. My friend suggested me to leave within 15 minutes to leave since they weren’t taking our order but then I was curious to try so we had to wait another 15 mins just to get our order. They were out of stock with mozzarella sticks I ended up ordering onion rings. My friend ordered a turkey sandwich, the onion rings were tasteless but I felt worse for my friends turkey sandwich 🥪 where the bread was so bland, he mentioned he could of made a better sandwich at home. This place has been there for years and lately it seems like it has been going downhill with its service and food.