While other places attempt to replicate the genuine diner experience, Rudford’s in San Diego doesn’t have to try. It’s the real thing. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, it’s been serving the North Park neighborhood since 1949. The photo mural below graces the side of the building.
President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade drove by the restaurant on June 6th, 1963, just a few months before he was assassinated.
Rudford’s has a milkshake named in his honor. The JFK Bacon Caramel Shake is not for the faint of heart, and guaranteed to induce a food coma. And speaking of shakes, this one comes with a good sized portion of extra shake in the cup it was made in. Little extras like that are what makes a great diner!
Signage and tchotchkes adorn the walls and shelves.
Atmosphere like this just can’t be created.
So much neon…I love it!
The patty melt is a favorite of mine; plenty of meat and just the right amount of grease. It is DELICIOUS!
Do not skip the pie for dessert; they are made fresh here at the restaurant from scratch.
The service is super friendly, too. Not the canned kind that is attempted through training; the real kind.
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4 comments:
That all looks great. I have to visit.
I just visited earlier today. The cole slaw passed the litmus test with flying colors.
Did you get the JFK shake?
Sadly, no. I could only eat half of my meal as it was. That was a huge sandwich. Maybe someday I'll come back just for that.
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