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.

Such a cute spot. We usually come here for dinner, but breakfast didn't disappoint! The pancakes…read morewere perfectly sweet, fluffy, and loaded with berries, whipped cream, and syrup. My only suggestion would be to add a couple strips of bacon or sausage on the side to balance out all the sweetness. The chicken fried steak was also really good, it tasted quality and homemade, not like something frozen and reheated. The gravy had flavor, the eggs were cooked nicely, and the biscuit was great too. Everything felt comforting and made with care.

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 ordered on DoorDash, so I can't say much for the ambiance, but I'm going to be brutally honest…read moreanyway, so let's begin: I ordered the Cheeseburger and specifically requested no bun and a lettuce wrap. It arrived with a bun and no lettuce wrap. My husband ordered the Southwest Burger and paid for an extra patty, but received only one. For our three children, I ordered three Short Stacks but received only two. I also ordered two orders of scrambled eggs with turkey sausage but received only one, and I ordered bacon with sunny-side-up eggs but received only the bacon. I alerted the dasher, who returned to the restaurant and called me so I could explain what was missing. Unfortunately, the employee I spoke with was extremely hostile and rude. They insisted that I hadn't ordered the third Short Stack and repeatedly said they only make what's on the ticket. I explained that my screenshot showed the order I placed and that, unfortunately, the ticket apparently didn't contain my entire order. What bothered me most was the attitude. I was treated as though I was asking them to give me something for free, even though I had already paid for these items. I still made a point of expressing my appreciation for the dasher's help despite the way I was being spoken to. The employee responded with a sarcastic "thank you" and hung up on me. The dasher then told me that the restaurant refused to remake or compensate me for the missing and incorrect items, despite the dasher returning to the restaurant and waiting 10 minutes to try to resolve the issue. I didn't even mention the burger bun during the call because the interaction had already become so unpleasant. If the employee was simply having a bad day, I genuinely hope things get better for them. Mistakes happen, and I understand that restaurants can be busy. However, the combination of multiple missing and incorrect items, the refusal to correct or compensate me, and the way my concerns were handled made this an awful experience. Unfortunately, this is a hard pass for me. I wouldn't recommend ordering from here, and I won't be ordering again.

Great diner. Food was excellent. I had the fried fish specials. Generous portions…read more Service was attentive and friendly. Cannot suggest improvements. Ambiance is genuine diner. Comfortable and not at DLL pretentious. I would definitely come back and I would recommend it.

This is the best breakfast/brunch diner in Phoenix. Generous portions, cheap prices, classic menu,…read morequality execution. Highlights include the cinnamon roll (misleadingly placed in the "light" section of the menu--ignore that), the cowboy benedict, the breakfast burrito (I recommend with chorizo), and the blueberry lemon curd pancakes. The combo of carbs and unlimited drip coffee refills make this a great spot to cure a hangover. The vibe is exactly what you want from a classic American diner. Staff are chill, the owner is present and friendly, and the wait is never bad, even when the place is packed.

I really enjoyed my experience here. I ordered the Hot & Juicy Burger, and it was honestly one of…read morethe best burgers I've had in a while. The jalapeño that came with it was the perfect touch and paired so well with the burger. The hand cut fries were fresh and delicious too. I also loved the 50s diner vibes, it gave the place a really fun, nostalgic atmosphere. On top of the great food, the service was excellent and made the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be back!

The 50s diner theme was super cute!! Even the staff were dressed adorably in their 50s style…read moredresses. The customer service was very accommodating and super friendly. The food portions were large and came out hot and delicious. ( My ice latte was delicious also! Yum! ) The owner is a total Earth Angel! She owns a cat rescue that is next-door. Completely separate from the restaurant, but you're able to go through and look at all of the rescues she has up for adoption. The world could use more people like her! Can't recommend this place enough.

Nostalgia is a powerful thing. In my early childhood, my dad would take us often to a soda fountain…read morein Las Vegas where I grew up drinking ice cream sodas and phosphates. You can still have sodas anywhere, but phosphates? Those things are really hard to track down now due to the dash of acid phosphate they add to the carbonated water and flavored syrup. MacAlpine's is the only place around that I know still serves them. From their menu it looks like you can get your drink in close to a hundred different flavors. Very nice - but cherry is always my go to. My mom chose Black Cherry which seems like a small distinction but her choice was better. We split the Turkey Bacon Croissant sandwich. I'd say the sandwich was just average, however service was excellent with different people continuously checking on us. The interior here is very dark/cozy and filled with antiques, taking you back to another era. There's a small antique shop you can step through to on the other side if you feel like browsing after you eat. We were too full to enjoy dessert but they have so many great options: shakes, malts, sundaes, homemade pie. I really need to get down here more and their special offerings.

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.

What you see is what you get here. A great breakfast spot, lots of choices, based on traditional…read morefavorites, with some Hispanic and Hawaiian flair. I know right! We came on a Wednesday before we went home back to Oregon. The place was brimming with folks, plates and chatter a plenty. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A CASH ONLY ESTABLISHMENT. My wife ordered the chicken fried chicken and I had the Loco Moco. We were seated promptly and our server was around soon after we were seated. The decor of this place is a Hawaiian surf shop meets Route 66, meets a Mexican cantina. Warm and welcoming, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The food was on point. My burger was cooked but not killed, gravy was delicious and the dish was filling. The chicken fried chicken was very good, gravy was correct and eggs cooked perfectly. A great meal.

Found the reference on Yelp. We could not join the waitlist online but went anyway. Wait time…read morewas less than 15 minutes and it was worth the wait Server was very pleasant and helped us navigate the favorites. But with our own choices we were very pleased with our tasty breakfast food. The fresh squeezed OJ was fresh and delicious. Beware. Cash Only. There is an ATM but recommend bringing own cash if your bank charges ATM fees. Theirs does not charge a fee.

Mel's Diner transports you back to the time of poodle skirts, juke boxes, and thick, ceramic diner…read moremugs with the perfect diner coffee (if you know, you know). All of the food and service was wonderful, but I really feel the stand out was the fluffy pancakes! This is definitely a must stop if you're looking for the classic diner breakfast.

First of all this place is very clean. The portions are massive and delicious…read more The ladies that work here are super friendly. The CHEF knows how to make a great breakfast. This is a must stop if you're in Phoenix. So good I bought the T-shirt by the way the coffee was excellent.

Classic hamburger diner, Detroit style. The burgers are great, I really like the smashburgers with…read morenice crispy edges and tasty caramelized onions on a steamed bun. Very yummy. The 1/2 lb burgers are huge and you get a ton of taters tots on the side. The secret here, though, are the chicken sliders! The chicken and swiss cheese slider is absolutely phenomenal, it's exactly what I crave. I wanted the pizza slider also, but they were out of pepperoni. I would definitely get the sliders again, along with a burger. 2 burgers and 4 sliders with one soda for 2 adults + 1 kid was about $50, which is pretty expensive BUT we did not leave hungry (very important!). So the one caveat is that the place is small and if they get busy you are going to have to wait a while for your food. We waited 45 minutes at our table! There is one cook and one server, the vibe is VERY mom 'n pop, and they work their butts off but it can result in very slow service. Also thought it was weird that every kid at other tables got a coloring kit, but ours didn't. Also never got a soda refill. Chalk it up to so busy the waitress didn't notice. Not even gonna dock a star for that, this place deserves all its success.

Great burgers and shake The service was great and they…read moreaccommodate requests like splitting the shake AZ burger was my favorite

Absolutely loved this place! The service was spectacular from start to finish. Everyone was…read morefriendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. The dining room has a comfortable, home-like feel that makes you want to sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. And the food was phenomenal! Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The steak and eggs definitely hit the spot. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better service. I'll absolutely be back!

Sweet cream pancakes! Delicious! Great service. They seated me right away. The prices were…read morereasonable. The bacon was amazing!

Instant nostalgia walking in as this location used to be a 5 & Diner that I'd been frequenting…read moresince the 1990s with my Nanny (British for Grandma). I'd been meaning to try this location after seeing a few of my fellow Yelper friends review this place. Just like they said, this place did not disappoint! Serving up quality diner food with friendly service, classic hits, and blast from the past decor. What We Ordered: - Steak & Eggs: Under $20?! Count me in! Seasoned well and cooked perfectly to order for both the over easy eggs and medium rare steak. Breakfast perfection! - Patty Melt: My boyfriend said it was delicious, and the small bite I tried was great. You can tell they season their burger patties. Honestly, we both left very impressed as all the food was seasoned well and cooked beautifully. Who says diner food can't be done well?! Nana Dee's has set the standard for diner food!

The beef dip sandwich was dry and tasteless. The service was…read moreokay. The restaurant was cute.