Opening hours
Open now · closes 5:00 PM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Local time in Fresno: 3:14 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (559) 237-9919 to confirm.
Location & directions
747 E Olive AveFresno, CA 93728
About Irene's Café
Irene's Café is an American restaurant located at 747 E Olive Ave in Fresno, California. Our Fresno guide covers 792 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the moderate price range ($15–30 per person).
Irene's Café is open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Thursday).
Guests can choose from 40 menu items across 6 sections, including Appetizers, Special Dinner Salads, Pastas, Kids & Senior Dinner Menu, and Entrées. Dishes worth a look include Potato Skins, Grilled Salmon Salad, and Spaghetti with Meatballs & Sausage.
You can visit for outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (559) 237-9919 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 747 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
- Phone
- (559) 237-9919
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 40 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Irene's Café’s weekday schedule with 27 other American restaurants in Fresno. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, earlier than 81% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 3:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 52 hours a week, 25 hours fewer than the local median of 77. 89% of American restaurants in Fresno open on Sundays, and Irene's Café is one of them.
Compared with 27 other American restaurants in Fresno that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in California
Based on 167 menus with 11,706 priced items from American restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.25 and $18.50.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 24% | $14.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 22% | $8.99 |
| Onion Rings | 22% | $7.79 |
| Patty Melt | 20% | $16.99 |
| French Fries | 19% | $5.95 |
| Cobb Salad | 19% | $18.99 |
| Coffee | 19% | $3.99 |
| Tuna Melt | 19% | $14.09 |
Calculated from 167 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Irene's Café there are 38 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 56 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (11), Cafes & Coffee (7), Bars & Pubs (7), and Pizza (5).
Competition is healthy: 3 other American restaurants are within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Sequoia Brewing, < 0.1 mi away.
24 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianMama Mia Pizzeria< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsLucy's Lounge< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexBobby Salazar's Taqueria< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeComponent Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisPiemonte's Italian Delicatessen< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Irene's Café's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Thursday). Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Is Irene's Café open on Sunday?
Yes, Irene's Café is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Where is Irene's Café located?
Irene's Café is located at 747 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728.
What is the phone number of Irene's Café?
You can call Irene's Café at (559) 237-9919.
Does Irene's Café offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Irene's Café offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Irene's Café?
The typical price range at Irene's Café is $$ per person.
Does Irene's Café take reservations?
Yes, Irene's Café accepts reservations.
Is Irene's Café wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Irene's Café open late?
No, Irene's Café usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Irene's Café?
There are 56 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Irene's Café. Nearby options include Mama Mia Pizzeria (< 0.1 mi), Lucy's Lounge (< 0.1 mi), and Bobby Salazar's Taqueria (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Irene's Café?
3 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Sequoia Brewing, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in California cost?
Based on 167 menus with 11,706 priced items from American restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.25 and $18.50.
