Been meaning to try this since we pass it often. The diner…read moreis smaller, but we were able to immediately get seated and service is quick. The highlights are the large coffee mugs, the portion sizes, and that they menu items are made with thought, so the only customization made was no butter on the bread. Tried both the protein breakfast and the build your own omelette. The protein breakfast was perfect as at came with cottage cheese and avocado included, and there was salsa verde on the side. I dumped that over the top and let everything absorb. zit was the right amount of food and great flavor. The build you own omelette is a customization in itself, but the fruit cup made it stand out as it was larger and included bananas at the bottom with enough blueberries and strawberries. They do have a ~$2 card fee, but for the cost of breakfast that wasn't enough to drop it a star. The 4.8 Google review is on the nose. We will be back!

I had some coworkers visiting from out of town so I wanted to find a solid breakfast spot to visit…read morenear our office. We LOVED our visit to Diner 50 and this is now my go-to breakfast spot downtown. Everything was perfection. We loved the art inside and outside, music, and vibe. Our server was warm, enthusiastic, and had immaculate timing. We appreciated how playful and passionate she was. I swear she knew the name of every guest who walked through the door, and asked them thoughtful questions about their loved ones or travels. This is obviously a place that people return to and become regulars at. An excellent sign. What we were not expecting (and SO DELIGHTED WITH) was the cat rescue space through the adjoining wall. We are all cat-obsessed, so walking in and seeing a room full of absolute sweeties playing around added 100,000 points to the experience. The coffee? Epic. Served in a nearly soup bowl sized cup (hot) or gigantic mason jar (iced). Diner coffee can sometimes leave much to be desired but this coffee was soooo delicious and strong. The food? So awesome. I went with a classic breakfast plate - eggs, sausage, potatoes, blueberry pancakes. I added a biscuit because the menu said they were homemade and I had to try it. It was exceptional, I would go back just for the sausage and biscuit and coffee. My coworker got the huevos rancheros with red and green sauce and I was massively jealous. Everyone left over-caffeinated with bellies full of delicious food and hearts warm from being so well taken care of by our lovely server and getting to play with kitties. The prices are fair, the food and coffee are delicious and homemade, and the service is exceptional. I am someone who really values being involved with my community, so I feel great about spending my money somewhere that is clearly beloved by my neighbors and pours back into them. Thank you Diner 50 for being such an unexpected delight!

Cool vibe. Looks and feels neat both from the outside and inside. Very casual with ample seating…read moreinside and out. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. Fun collection of comfort food on the menu. We had the Biscuit & Gravy and Lil' Birdy (chicken biscuit). Both were ample in size, very filling. The Biscuit & Gravy had ample protein (sausage) with the biscuit clearly being made onsite. The Lil' Birdy was delicious. We're not from the area, but will definitely dine here again if we're ever back in that area.

I enjoyed the feeling overall, very family friendly. It had a great feel and I liked the…read moretheme/vibe. The bathrooms were okay, like the theme but not the cleanest. The hostess and the waiter were amazing. We had the pleasure of talking to a cool gentlemen who was a cool native of Phoenix. I traveled from Tucson and wanted to give this Diner a try. Overall I would give this place a 3/5 stars. Huevos rancheros- disappointed it wasn't the traditional salsa bandera (onion, tomato, Jalepeno) but it was good. Different twist with the rib with eggs. The chips were soggy when I got my food. I liked the red onions, it added a little kick to the food on top of what the food offers to begin with. 6/10 Eggs over medium- not too runny how I like it. Velvety, the eggs weren't burnt crispy and was delightful. Meat was umami, savory and tender. Different than what I expected, had a little kick of spice. Beans were dry and bland. Not very impressed. 3/10 Pancakes were okay. A little dry for my taste but they were fluffy. The syrup with it was tasty. 5/10. I enjoyed this restaurant but I think it was a bit pricey for everything we ordered.

Awesome people Awesome food. So miss this place. Moved back to norcal. Id give anything to be right…read morethere.

I especially love the super smoking hot french fries. My only hiccup was I ordered a chicken fried…read moresteak sandwich and received somebody's burger with no cheese. Womp womp :(. I didn't tell the bartender who was busy with the lunchtime blue collar workers. I just take it as my cue to come back and re-order that chicken fried steak sandwich. I will try again! fyi burger was decent and bartender was understanding.

Three strikes and you're out…read more First visit, 15 minutes at a table. Not very busy. No contact from staff at all - servers and cleaners all over the place, but nobody had the time to welcome me or get me a glass of water. I left. Second visit, better, food was ok, (burger), but slow coming out. This time, I kept saying if the server doesn't stop by in 5, I'm walking. No server. I wanted 5 more. And 5 more. Just as I was getting ready to leave, she took my order. Fish and chips. It took so long to come out! 25 minutes? Just before it did, a table with two ladies received their food. As soon as it was dropped off, they got up and walked out. Hmmm... My fish came. Source on the fries, but at least hot. The fish? Hot ... but so over cooked it bordered on burnt. No flavor whatsoever. The crust was so hard I had to push with my fork. When it did give way, large chunks of concrete-like coating broke away. Crunchy. Flavorless. My bad. I should have sent it back and ordered something else. I paid my $18 + tip in cash and walked out. I'm done. I spend a fair amount at this casino .. convenient to home and I like my dealers. But time to reconsider.

Service was fast and efficient. Had tv's to watch and music going the entire time. Had mozzarella…read morecheese sticks for an appetizer. Family had chicken tenders, cheeseburger, and chicken club. Side items were regular fries, sweet potato fries, and onion rings. Appetizer, tenders and club sandwich were really good. Only issue was the burger was over cooked. All sides were great.

Visiting from Colorado, I had heard great things about this place and decided to give it a try…read more Overall, it was a good experience. The waiter was excellent--attentive, friendly, and provided some of the best customer service I've ever received. The food was great, and everything we ordered was enjoyable. The only downside was that the chilaquiles were a bit too salty for my taste. I also felt that the prices were a little higher than expected for what you get. That said, the outstanding customer service really made the visit memorable. The staff went above and beyond, and that alone would make me consider coming back when I'm in town.

We chose this place based off of the Yelp reviews and it was wonderful…read more The atmosphere is great, we got there right before it got busy on a Sunday morning. It is family owned, and the servers are knowledgeable about the menu and very fun. I tried the Hawaiian Portuguese sausage and eggs, I love the flavor of the sausage, and I really like their house made potatoes. They have really big omelettes and breakfast skillets. And as you can see, we shared the banana pancakes as a family. Definitely a nice place to go with family. Or on your own for a great breakfast or lunch.

Big John is great, he delivers breakfast and lunch. The lunch specials change daily…read moreSo be sure to call or text or check the Facebook page. The great thing is you can Preorder lunch so it's delivered that much faster.

Excellent Atmosphere, food, ambiance, staff, and service is…read moreexceptional I love how attentive they are to their guests! On point!!

I was working in AZ this past summer and we spent a lot of our lunches at Kay's. By the time the…read morejob was done, they pretty much knew our order. Quaint, family owned business off the beaten path. I only had breakfast, but it was on point. Great ice tea also. Stop in if you're in the area. Don't let the area scare you off. Place is loaded with working class folks.

I went here for my birthday and got waffles and hot chocolate. My sister let me try her pancake and…read moreI really liked it too. Service was fast even if it was busy. The place was nice and the lighting did not give me a headache which often happens. My dad asked for his English muffin "burned black" so when our food came over the chef also literally came to the table to check it was burned enough, lol

We came here for a late breakfast on Thanksgiving & everything was great! The menu was limited due…read moreto it being a holiday so my husband ended up having the country fried steak with scrambled eggs whites & hash brown potatoes. Everything was delish with his breakfast with the only complaint being that it was just so much food & they cooked the hash browns perfectly! I had the veggie egg white omelette with the home fried potatoes & all was delish with mine as well, so much food that I ended up eating half of my omelette! We've been to another location & there was definitely a noticeable difference in a positive way. The cook definitely took pride in what he was sending out because it was obvious in the plating of the food. Our server was very attentive in taking care of us even though it was getting ready to be a shift change! We're always a little skeptical in trying a sister location if we've become used to our go to spot but we're glad that we tried out the Diner in Laveen! It definitely shows that Black Bear Diner stays consistent & that can sometimes be hard to come by!

We had been at the Hermosa since Wednesday, we were served a beautiful dinner and Friday evening,…read morewe were fortunate to have reservations at the Wine Cellar!!! Come Saturday evening, we thought our son would fly in early enough, on his way back from North Carolina, to take him to Lon's restaurant at the resort. Unfortunately, due to delays he was not able to make it to the resort until after ten. By that time, most restaurants are closed for the evening!!! After a quick search, apart from the traditional 24/7s, we spotted the 5 & Diner, and it was close enough to get there within ten minutes! When we drove up, we were mildly surprised, a little retro, a restaurant we are not used to...upon entering the establishment, the staff was prompt, friendly, and we were seated in a nice booth right away. Our server, Danielle A was extremely helpful with the menu items, wonderfully cheerful, prompt on our orders, and could not have been more attentive!!! The food was well prepared, hot, very flavorful, and timely!!! We were extremely surprised and found this restaurant checked all of the boxes...not to mention surprisingly reasonable!!! By the way, the air conditioner was set at a perfect temperature for the triple digits of Phoenix!!! We would go back again!!! Humbly and respectfully, FLK

I love coming here at any time of the day! The 24 hour service is definitely the main reason I…read morevisit when I'm hungry at odd hours. The food is always good whether its 2am or 10am, and the serving sizes are perfect for the price. I personally love The Reuben, and the fries it comes with are just the right amount of crispy.

If you have never heard of MacAlpine's, this is your chance to read on! Opened in 1929, it was…read moreoriginally called "Birch's Pharmacy" and true to most pharmacies back then, it had a soda fountain. Fast forward nine years to 1938, and Fred MacAlpine purchased it, renaming it for his namesake, and operating it as a full-service pharmacy and soda fountain until 1991. It was then purchased by a couple who still own it today and have kept it in as much of its original condition as possible, including the soda fountain, the counter, and the malt machine. When you park and walk to the front of the yellow building, you can't help but feel joy. The storefront windows, the antiques, all of it make you wonder just how far back in time you're going to travel. Once you've stepped foot inside and onto the checkered floor, you can't help but smile at the counter, all of the antiques from decades past, and the wait staff who wears 1950s uniforms. We slid into our wood booth with the tiny jukebox on the wall and immediately got to reviewing the extensive menu. Everything... and I mean EVERYTHING... looked good. Bonus: They have gluten-free bread! My husband chose the cheeseburger and I chose the turkey BLT (on gluten-free bread) - both were delicious! We then opted to share a mint chocolate chip milkshake that was created on the original 1940s machine - something that completed the experience. When we were done, we were fortunate enough to chat with Monica Heizenrader, co-owner of MacAlpine's wth her daughter. She is a very kind woman who is very passionate about keeping the history of this diner alive, even taking to selling antiques (in the other rooms of the building) to help support the upkeep. However, with rising costs and some family challenges, it's getting tough. She was proud to have kept this going as long as she and her family have and even mentioned some of the more notable people that have stepped into the diner over the decades, including Barry Goldwater (a regular), Joan Ganz Cooney (one of the creators of Sesame Street), Frank Lloyd Wright, Aunt Maud, Marshall Good, Wayne Newton (who was discovered by a talent scout there), and more! If you're not able to visit Phoenix and this beautiful place any time soon, consider making a donation to keep it open - the link can be found on their website.

Driving through Phoenix stopped by here for some shakes…read more This place has been around awhile. It's still serving shakes, malts, sandwiches and sundaes. This is an old fashioned malt shop. The wait staff was very nice and welcoming. The food came up fast. The food was good. No faults there. We enjoyed it. We also ordered a malt And some shakes. All was very tasty. IMO the food was a 4 and the service a 5 so all in all a good experience. They have several types of sandwiches including a Reuben, hamburgers. Ice cream in many many flavors. They also had some homemade pie. Didn't have any but they looked good. Glad to see this small business is still going. It was a nice respite while traveling through this hot summer afternoon