Over the years I have visited this diner many times on trips to the Flagstaff area. It is always a fun visit with classic photos of movies and TV shows and movie stars from the 50s and 60s. Besides the retro vibe there are plenty of outer space items (thus the Galaxy name) and since it is a short drive from Lowell Observatory where Pluto was discovered and near the meteor crater where astronauts trained for their trip to the moon, the connection is awesome. We were seated right away and the wait staff was on a roll, serving the very busy crowd on a Saturday afternoon. I am always impressed that this place has OVER 100 flavors of milkshakes and malts. I had the open face turkey sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, and veg--I had them the hold the cranberry sauce since I am not a fan of that sauce. My friend had a huge plate of onion rings. The only down side was that the turkey breast was not the chunk of turkey I was expecting, just a few thin slices of deli turkey breast (like you would have in a sandwich) and the gravy was too salty. The parking is in the back of the restaurant. Fyi--the pavement between the car park and the front door is broken and uneven and was a challenge for my friend and her walker, so the mobility impaired may find it difficult to navigate. read more

This was such a cute spot close to my hotel & I love a good diner!! Unfortunately, this was not a good diner. We went here on a Sunday morning about 1 hour after they opened. They're were only 3 other tables besides us & yet the service slow. The you g lady waiting on us seemed quiet or tired or like she didn't want to be there. She didn't mention when she seated us that the waffle maker was broken or that certain items weren't available...until we tried to order them. When we got our food, literally all of it was cold. I ordered oatmeal which came as a large bowl w/ plastic to go containers of nuts, raisins, & brown sugar & a small container of milk. It tastes fine, but it was very off-putting to eat cold/almost hard oatmeal. My friend got 3 eggs, toast, & spuds which were like thinly sliced potatoes. He, also, said his food was cold & felt that (unlike my huge portion of cold oatmeal) the portion was small. I didn't bother taking pics. I didn't bother trying to send things back or speak to anyone in charge because it was such slow service to begin with. This place is cute inside. It has potential, but the food & service were a miss. Skip it. read more

Near empty, seated immediately. We were never acknowledged by waitstaff. Never offered water, or a "I'll be right with you." Brought this to the hostess's attention. That did nothing. We left after 20 minutes of non-service. This was on a Sunday morning. There were few tables occupied. There were several servers visible not attending to tables. Shocked. We went to a different restaurant. Seated, ordered and served in the same amount of time we waited at Galaxy. read more

I love the ambiance of a diner. This diner can get pretty busy as it's centered in a college town. We opted for a couple of burgers, some quesadillas and the pot roast dinner. The food was tasty ! I did love the 100 different flavor options for the causes and they were blended to perfection. Our server Charlotte was great and attentive as well. read more

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Surprising to walk in on a Friday night and see this place empty. The decor was your classic 50's diner. Pictures of iconic performers from the era adorned the walls. Plenty of checkerboard and chrome accents filled the rest. I had to meltdown patty and I have to admit, the best part of the meal were the Galaxy fries. They were crispy and well seasoned. I'd come back but only for the fries read more

Galaxy Diner - Diners Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

Great service, and frankly that and the ambience are the only reason this place gets a 3 star. Took 30 minutes longer than the rest of the food to get my milkshake, and the flavors really just blended into vanilla instead of mint and raspberry... I was not impressed by their vegetarian selection, a lot of stuff was either made with meat broth or had bacon hidden in it. I finally settled on the zucchini sticks and they gave me back clearly two different types of fried zucchini-- one was round little medallions and one was long and thin like a mozzarella stick. Two different batters, two different cuts, it really did not look appetizing. read more

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We use to go here every weekend for breakfast. The food has gone downhill and the establishment really needs a deep clean with new seating and carpeting. It just feels dirty in there. read more

We love this place for a casual breakfast( served all day) or, lunch(dinner, too). Their French Toast is very good, made fresh and flavorful. Their omelette are also very good. They have a large menu, the staff is friendly, the building is truly a diner, including great memorabilia. This is truly an old fashion diner... read more

Wow, this looks like a cool place to eat. I try to never give businesses poor reviews because I understand how hard it is to keep a place going but after reading some other reviews here on Yelp the owners need to do something about the service. We walked into the waiting area and stood for 5-10 minutes, maybe longer. No one acknowledged us being there. I saw two of the waitstaff taking care of tables but the restaurant was not that busy. We (party of 5) walked out. Sorry I can't tell anyone about the food. read more

The diner needs a major renovation. Very trashy looking inside, but typical cute 50's-60's decor. We had a party of exactly 8 people where there is a sign that says they add a mandatory 12% gratuity to the check. However we paid separate checks which is bs. Also the price was outrageous for mediocre food. I couldn't finish it. The waitstaff were very friendly, though. No issues there. The bathrooms were disgusting. Should've gone to Chili's or literally anywhere else. read more

Ah! I love this place! I lived in Flagstaff during middle school (20 years ago) and this was a go-to spot back then for weekend family breakfast and after school fries anf milkshakes with friends. Coming through Flag moving to Phoenix I was so happy to see it's still here! Food has remained the same yummy, greasy diner food, but the prices have definitely gone up. I love the cacophony of celebrity photos on the walls and the vibes are right out of Grease. read more

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Really enjoyed this diner. The atmosphere was great and the service was excellent. The food could have been a little better, but definitely wasn't bad. My favorite aspect was the live music. read more

So this place we went hoping for just simple breakfast. The ambience was set like an old diner. The food which is OK. I had an omelette and it was just nothing special. My friend had the waffle which she thought was just OK. The service was good though. read more

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Ambiance of Galaxy diner is great. It feels like a true diner from back in the days with the decor and music. When we went on a Friday night for dinner, there was live music. Service was good and the waiters were friendly. I ordered the March special turkey, candied bacon, and cheese melt sandwich and veggies. The candied bacon was very good and I liked that it came with a pickle. I could tell the veggies had been frozen/store-bought though so that wasn't great. Overall I liked the vibe and thought it's cool they have diner and booth seating, along with a shake bar. read more

Great little diner. Neat atmosphere, cool nostalgia. Food was good, people were kind. There was ample seating and it was comfy. I would come back! read more

I ordered one of the limited edition holiday meals- beef burgundy - and it was delicious! I didn't expect such a delicious and elevated dish at a diner but I was impressed. They had a lot of options for hot cocoa which I was obsessed with and had to order the French vanilla hot cocoa! I also ordered a root beer and it was a classic old fashioned styled root beer and I couldn't get enough!! The service was really great my server was a champ working all by herself as a server! The diner itself is super old school 1950s diner and it's adorable. Definitely stop here if you're on Route 66 or visiting flagstaff read more

Galaxy Diner - Diners Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

The food wasnt really all that great at least the server was nice if I were in Flagstaff I would check out other restaurants. The whole place was just off and mostly empty. The food wasn't all that worth it sad to see a historic route 66 restaurant in this state. read more

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Maybe you're an east coast gal like me craving diner food from a greasy spoon in New Jersey? We had a delicious breakfast here. The potatoes alone made me nearly weep. You just don't get potatoes like that everywhere. If you're in Flagstaff or on your way to the Grand Canyon or Sedona stop in! read more

Galaxy Diner - Diners Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

Dad's heading back down the mountain soon and I'm always sad to see him go. But one thing we have started to do is our traditional good bye breakfast at Galaxy Dinner. This morning I had French toast with eggs and bacon, which dad shared his potatoes with me. And Dad got the corn beef with the toast and eggs. Unfortunately we had to get it changed out since they mix bell peppers with their corn beef, but we got bacon instead and it worked. A great breakfast to get dad down the mountain! And as always we'll be back again! (If you've never seen Galaxy Dinner's neon, highly recommend eating here too, it's so cool!) read more

Galaxy Diner - Bteakfast - Diners Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

It's a cute diner and we went here for dinner. Fast service and good food. He got the fish basket and I got the turkey platter. Maddie talked us into getting a milkshake as well. They have 100+ flavors to choose from, he got coffee and I got Orange Colada. The food and the shakes were both delicious. If nothing else, one here and get a milkshake!!! read more

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The service is very good, but the food left much to be desired. My wife had a chicken breast sandwich - meat was not trimmed well so there was rubbery pieces which spoiled the entire sandwich. Also the roll was very soggy. I ordered a patty melt. I can't be too specific except to say that the taste was very funky. On a positive note, the onion rings were fantastic!! read more

They were welcoming when you go into the establishment. There's signs everywhere that say no photos no videos. The server didn't really know the menu or know the shake menu. Food is typical diner food but doesn't have that wholesome diner feel or taste. Price point is something you'd expect out of an actual restaurant not a diner the fact between two people you spend 60$ and ask for a tip. Save yourself the effort and just go to in n out you get more food better service and the staff that are cleaning the tables their rags don't look like they haven't been changed since the 50's. This place could have the most potential especially the area and history but it's just a thing of the past with sub par food. And horrible service read more

Galaxy Diner - Hamburger - Diners Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

My daughter and I spent the weekend in Flagstaff and this gem was nearby. We got lured by the retro neon sign and the offer of 100 different milkshakes. We got seated right away and were greeted by one of the most beautiful smiles, our server Rae. She was truly a delight and created such a special atmosphere for my daughter and I to enjoy the amazing country fried steak, galaxy potatoes and coffee that seemed to have been brewed from celestial coffee beans as it was a deliciously silky coffee! Rae made sure to take care of us throughout our entire meal and we even had some live music by a gentleman who took requests and played the classic Soggy Bottom Boys from the feature film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" read more

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The food was GREAT!!! Big portions, and very delicious. I had a huge omelette, potatoes & toast. I couldn't finished it all!! The potatoes reminded me of the ones my dad used to make. Others in my party had the chicken sandwich, barbecue sandwiches & fish & chips with the zucchini coins. EVERYONE enjoyed their food. Not one complaint. (We are picky eaters). The ambience was amazing to look at and the waitress was really friendly and polite. If you need a place to eat, I would highly recommend it. read more

I was amazed at the selection of food on the menu! The food was absolutely delicious and for a reasonable price, the service was fast and friendly. Would definitely recommend read more

13 of us came for lunch today, YES 13 women with separate checks!! Reed was an amazing server, better than some of our up scale restaurants in town. All of us were served at the same time and no problems with our checks!! I will return to sit at the counter for a sunday or malt with a few less friends read more

This is an old-school 1950's style diner on Route 66 in Flagstaff near NAU. There is a large private parking lot. My daughter tried this spot with a few friends and wanted to come back with us because the food and vibe were super nostalgic and comforting. When I came up to pick up the girls, we went here for an early dinner and Cole was our server. He had excellent customer service and was super friendly. We couldn't have asked for a better server. The menu was a little daunting with 100 choices of milkshake, so I asked what his favorite was and he recommended the strawberry Oreo shake. I immediately wanted that shake and was not disappointed. My daughter also changed her order to get the strawberry Oreo shake. It was very, very good. It comes in an old-fashioned glass milkshake cup with some whipped cream on top and a tall spoon and the extra milkshake comes in the silver mixing cup so it's like you're getting two shakes for one. The food was really good here too, and has some decent to large portions. We ordered: - Strawberry Oreo Milkshake x2 - Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake - West Coast Chicken Sandwich - Turkey, Avocado and Jack Sandwich - Splish Splash Fish & Chips There are a few signs up that say videos and pictures are prohibited, but I asked the staff and they said it was OK to take photos of the food and establishment. I'm assuming the signs are up because there are a lot of personal photos covering the walls, of movie star from the 1950s. There's diner style bar seating near the front and plenty of booth seating and tables further into the restaurant and around the side. There's a men's and women's restroom near the entrance for customers. read more

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I had eaten here in 2004. The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean and well kept. However, I revisited the restaurant in June, 2026. It is in disrepair, with taped rips in the booths. The floor in the bathroom was sticky. And the salad was mediocre at best. The chicken tasted mealy and the bacon was inedible. My stomach bothered me most of the day after eating here. Plus, my companion ordered a burger, and anything not listed as coming with the burger, such as mayonnaise, was an upcharge. There are too many remarkable places to eat in Flagstaff that are cleaner, tastier and more reasonable. Don't waste your money, time or tummy health here. read more

Horrible, horrible food. Also the booth we were in smelled so bad like maybe they cleaned the table with a dirty towel. I'm bummed we picked this place for our one night in flagstaff. read more

I was on a little road trip today and was driving through flagstaff and decided to stop at Galaxy because I hadn't eaten all day I'm 8 months pregnant and needed to stretch my legs and get some good food in me. Little did I know I would be entering an establishment where the staff would ignore me for at least 10 minutes getting the drinks and food orders of at least 2 other table that were sat before us. Like I said I'm 8 months pregnant and was frustrated cause I was pretty hungry when I made it apparent I was upset the waitress decided to yell in my face about how she was the only server working which is not my problem at all and I don't think I should have been treated that way whatsoever. The food wasn't good enough for all the bullshit I experienced honestly. I will never go back. read more

Good food. I ordered the potato jackets . I had thought about ordering the 3 to an order but decided to get the 2 order instead. Glad I did that as the potatoes were larger than the normal baked potato you would receive with a dinner. They were hot, fresh, filled with toppings and oh so good. Server seemed a bit distracted but had been there since opening that morning and was in need of a break. The restaurant was busy and just the right volume of conversation. Everything was clean and orderly. read more

Come hungry! Great American style diner and service is fantastic! For some unknown reason I hate turkey, but at a diner like this, I will always order it and love it. Same with my 87 yo dad. Must be some genetic defect. lol. So the turkey platter was super tasty (maybe a tad over salted on the dressing, so drink plenty of water)! Coffee was also great straight black! Photos of the walls are interesting and gave it that old style diner vibe. read more

Galaxy Diner - Turkey platter - Diners Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

Fun place. Brought my Korean friend - a fan of Route 66 and Americana kitsch - and he was delighted with the Galaxy and the food. He ordered the chicken fried steak and found it amazing and huge. For the rest of us, the food was great. The service was attentive and effective. Loved it, and we'll be back. Thanks. read more

The food was delicious and large portions. The service is spot on right there when you need something and the food comes to the table within minutes. This place will keep you looking at all the walls covered in movie star pictures. This is definitely a great restaurant. Large parking lot read more

They were pretty slammed and clearly short-staffed, but the ladies did great in keeping up with orders. Food was really good, the vibe was so fun! Lots of old Hollywood pics. I sat at the counter and really enjoyed this dining experience. read more

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We had the best time here for lunch last week . I ordered the Rueben sandwich and fries and it was delicious. The customer service was amazing too. Have a blessed day read more

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Slowest. Service. Ever. Not sure how every other table that came in later can get their food before us. We've been sitting in this building for an hour. read more

We come here, going home from our annual trip. It's become a tradition and we choose this diner because it has tasty food, decent portions, and friendly service. Our waiter was polite and patient as we decided on food, and he kept our drinks full. I especially enjoy the decor and all the old Hollywood pictures on the walls. read more

2 adults, 1 child. Cheese burger, bacon cheese burger, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes. turkey sandwich: real turkey breast (huge), avocado, lettuce is tomatoes, pepper jack. We also ordered onion rings, (huge) so good, came with ranch dressings on the side... it was so good the little guy drank it. lol. Friendly people, great music of good times 50s. We will definitely come back and bring friends and family. If you missed old diner food then this is a place to go. So many things pictures of legendary musicians and celebrities. read more

Outstanding ambiance! It was quiet tonight but you can tell the food is made fresh and after you order it and not sitting in heating plates anywhere! Music they play fits the theme. The Booths are BIG. I am a heavy tall person and I fit fine! The Bar seems to be for smaller humans but looks inviting for those solo Diners... the waitstaff is friendly and welcoming. The food did take a while to come out but to be expected from fresh cooked food. I had an omelette and my date had the meatloaf. The omelette and potatoes were a tad bland, nothing some salt could not fix. The biscuit and gravy was very well made and good. Meatloaf was bland with not much flavor. The veggies were cooked well and the mashed potatoes and gravy were the hit of the plate. All in all a Solid 4... recommendations for families and singles alike for date night or family dinner ! read more

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