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A 24-hour diner counter since 1949.

Rudford's has anchored El Cajon Boulevard since 1949, a proper American diner counter running 24 hours Thursday through Sunday, feeding San Diego's night shift for three generations.

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Rudford's Restaurant

2900 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Open 24 hours Thu–Sun · since 1949

San Diego's all-night diner since 1949, a real counter, real gravy, and the city's night shift in the booths.

Pip’s Tip Open 24 hours Thursday to Sunday only, so check the night. North Park counter since 1949.

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Rudford's Restaurant

Chicken-fried steak at 3 AM at a 1949 counter, San Diego's all-night original.

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