Great diner. Food was excellent. I had the fried fish specials. Generous portions. 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. read more

Joe's Diner - Entry way - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is the best breakfast/brunch diner in Phoenix. Generous portions, cheap prices, classic menu, quality 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. read more

Joe is a Culinary School hraduate. He has experience at top Southwest dining venues. He brings the ambiance of his family's small town diners and his culinary skills to 7th Ave. They were featured on Channel 8's Check Please! Arizona February 14. 2026. Great ratings Service is caring and excellent. We will return, mostly for breakfadt. read more

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Food was great, prices were on point and the service was amazing. Came with a celiac person and the server notified the kitchen and the owner came out to clarify! Made sure everything was done correctly, and the food came out delicious! Will definitely come again! read more

Very good breakfast. Bacon was thick and cod just perfectly. My only problem was a $4.00 cup of coffee. A bit overpriced.

Please come super hungry because you will leave Joe's Diner absolutely full. Our server (I think her name is Amanda as printed on the receipt) was so good. Her way of recommending food is irresistible. We came thinking about omelette with toast but end up having honey mustard fried chicken sandwich and pancakes. And her recommendation did not disappoint. It was so yummy and we found ourselves struggling to stop even when we were full! Coffee and tea comes to $10 before tax and tips which is quite a lot in my opinion. read more

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The food is always great. The service is always excellent. The ambience is to yourself, with others, or celebrating a special occasion with family or friends. Today is just because I wanted some good breakfast before I start my new week. Thank you to the waitress with the tattoos. Great customer service, you are always welcoming when I come to Joe's read more

Joe's Diner - The classic bacon, potatoes, egg whites, English muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Such an amazing experience! The food is top tier & service was great! We got to meet Joe & try his homemade jams, I had to purchase one of each!! Feels like I'm eating a home cooked meal with friends & family. I'll definitely be back!! read more

A+! Excellent service from start to finish. Yummy fresh food! Just what I needed after an intense morning of working out. I was craving the basic American breakfast: eggs, bacon and pancakes. We have driven past this spot so many times and have been wanting to try it. I'm so glad we did! We loved it. This place gives old-school diner with a homely, "basic-but-in-a-good-way" vibe and is a comforting place where time stands still. We also were very fortunate to meet Joe himself. What a great guy. He is genuinely happy and helps his staff and greets the customers and loves what he does. He personally had a conversation with us and was very personable. He did tell us the potatoes came from a local farm in Arizona where they cut/cube the potatoes themselves (farm to table). Our experience was great here! We had the classic: bacon, eggs, potatoes and pancake. All very delicious. Eggs were made to my liking and flavorful. Pancakes were excellent and hit the spot. Of course bacon was nice and crisp and tasty. Potatoes were delicious and flavored well. We went on a Sunday during lunch hours. Service was fast. Next time you are wanting a comforting American breakfast with great vibes and service, come check out Joe's Diner. We definitely are making our way back. read more

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Well 2 years later they did include butter on my pancakes. The original buttermilk is the best choice and these were hot, fresh and rank highly on the list. Smuggle your own maple syrup in if possible. Places that can't give you real syrup will never get 5 - stars. Ths syrup helps make the pancakes shine. read more

Joe's Diner - Fake syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Hands down the best French toast I have ever had! The food and service was exceptional. Such a friendly and cozy diner. read more

Joe's Diner - Hands down the best French toast I have ever had. The food and service was exceptional. Such a friendly and cozy diner. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had a fabulous breakfast at Joe's this morning. Paula, my server, was on the top of her game as always. Coffee and water, never empty. I had the chorizo omelet with pepper jack cheese. They have a nice touch at Joe's. You can get a serving of sour cream with your omelet. Delicious! Sourdough toast is homemade and tasty and they make their own jam. The restaurant is clean and has a distinct Arizona vibe. Lots of regulars. Altogether, a great experience. Highly recommend. read more

Joe's Diner is the kind of old-school local restaurant I've driven past for years without noticing. Now I know why. I was invited there for breakfast this morning, and while the home-style food was good and the service was friendly, that's about where the positives end. The place is a campy joint that looks like it hasn't been updated in decades, and the men's room was disgusting. There's a difference between having local charm and simply being old, dingy, and dirty. Unfortunately, this was a truly forgettable dining experience. Not worth the money- First Watch, Snooze, and Breakfast Club at the Biltmore are comparably priced and offer a much cleaner and better experience. read more

Best pancakes and bacon ever ! The waitress, which my wife and I got, was the young lady with short blonde hair. She was nice friendly and gave the right amount of attention as my wife and I dined. The owner also walks around and is very friendly. The vibe is cool and they definitely have some of the best food you will ever taste in the Phoenix area. read more

Joe's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This little gem is hiding in the Pierson Place Historic District is a must visit for those who enjoys a relaxing and delicious breakfast. I have been in many countries and tried a diversity of local dishes, and this place just went to the top of my list for breakfast in Phoenix area. I had the chicken fried steak with pancakes. So yummy. To make extra special, they have their own jam. Ask about their Joe's Homemade Jam! The service is great. Thanks for Carrie and Kenny for making us comfortable. read more

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The food was good as was the service. However, it was so hot inside! Every summer it is awfully warm inside but this year is the worst. I almost decided to just leave but my wife really wanted to stay and eat. By the time we left, my head was so sweaty it was as if I'd just stepped out of the shower. We will not be back until the air conditioning is figured out. We weren't the only patrons complaining of the heat. The poor staff having to work in that heat, let alone cook in it makes me feel terrible for them. Though I have never heard them complain about it. read more

I'm not sure how we learned about Joe's Diner, but I'm sure glad we did! We visited for the first time on Sunday and I can already see Joe's in our regular breakfast rotation. I ordered The Border omelette, substitute bacon, which was filled with southwestern flair and plenty of cheese! It was accompanied by a pancake and breakfast potatoes. I feel like a lot of restaurants overlook the importance of a good breakfast potato--not the case here at Joe's. Those were by far some of the best breakfast potatoes I have had. The pancake was amazing as well, especially topped with their homemade jam. Our server was a delight and was happy to answer any questions that we had about the menu. I loved how all of the staff was wearing tie dye shirts--super fun and happy ambiance. We are already looking forward to our next visit! read more

Love this local place, homemade & fresh. Love the Ham croissant, & the Monte Cristo. Coffee is fresh. Mikayla the server is great,Joe the owner & wife are awesome. read more

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We stopped in for breakfast after a doctor's appointment, hoping for some good, filling good, and we were not disappointed! Kristina was friendly and took our order quickly. The coffee was hot and tasty and came out quick. Hubby had the biscuits with chorizo gravy, which were delicious! I ordered the green chili pork bowl. What came out was definitely not green, but a red chili pork. However! It was absolutely fantastic, piping hot with tender chunks of pork and nicely scrambled eggs. The potatoes underneath were cooked to the perfect consistency and nicely seasoned. We were in and out in about 30 minutes, with a box of leftovers to go. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu and get some more of that chorizo gravy! read more

The food was excellent. Pancakes were among the best I've eaten! The servers were very friendly. Excellent breakfast and prices very reasonable, i will be returning. read more

Friends, First time here. Sunday morning rush, waited only about 20 minutes. Makayla our server was super sweet and made great recommendation, was very attentive during the entire dining experience. The food came out, a few errors. Waffle was su-par, not crisp on the outside. Some of our dishes were cold. My plate with over medium eggs came with eggs over-easy....super runny. I had ordered them over medium with no runny white. The dish was taken back to re-prepare. All my guest had already finished eating and my dish still had not come out, so I cancelled. The team was apologetic about the long wait to make on the fly, but, the service here was fast friendly. Food was what can be expected of breakfast food, not much wow factor. Grade: Solid C+ Makayla's service: A+ read more

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Great local breakfast place in Melrose. The food was pretty good and the service was great. Our waitress was very friendly and took care of some substitutions we needed due to food allergies. The restaurant has a cozy, home vibe and the dishes feel very homemade. We tried the Border omelette and they were nice to substitute turkey instead of Ham. Their croissant turkey club was also pretty good and I liked the seasoned fries a lot. The pancake was a little doughy, but it wasn't bad once we tried it with syrup. Overall not a ball place for some good breakfast. We also took a cinnamon roll to go and look forward to trying it later! The place is a little older and doesn't feel modern but it just adds to the charm of this location. Definitely prefer this place to other breakfast places in this street. There's also plenty of parking around the restaurant and in the back. read more

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I feel like an absolute fool for sleeping on this delicious diner. We just moved to the neighborhood and decided to finally prioritize it. We got some more simple dishes to get a good sense of the quality of food: Plain omelette add cheese (we did pepper jack) - very good and moist. It's surprising how often a simple dish can be ruined. Blueberry lemon curd pancakes - absolutely phenomenal. The pancakes are great without the curd and even more elevated with it. Highly recommend. Biscuit and gravy - jaw dropping delicious. Everything is so good here! Our server was Christine - she was an absolute delight. Made sure my coffee was full the whole time. The place itself is everything I expect in a diner. Reminds me of home in upstate NY. Absolutely love how it feels like everyone feels at home here. Would come back again and again. read more

Joe's Diner - Plain Omelette, Short Stack with Blueberries and Lemon Curd, 1 Biscuit and Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wonderful tasty food and homemade items! Generous portions of food. You seat yourself and server comes to you. It's got a friendly diner feel with attentive staff. Parking lot is busy, be patient. Don't miss the pancakes--the best I've ever eaten. Enjoy biscuits with homemade jam by Joe. It's a little treasure in the Melrose neighborhood. You'll be a return customer for sure. Eggs Benedict only on the weekend. read more

If you love diner food then this is the place for you. I got the classic breakfast with eggs, bacon. Potatoes and they are known for their pancakes so I got that as well. The pancakes was nothing special to me. Tasted like one you make at home. Not bad just nothing special so big flavor. The potatoes were good but very salty ( I like salt but this was a bit much) bacon was also very salty but you do get a lot with your order. Eggs had no seasoning so at least it wasn't salty. I don't think I will try this place again but I can see how it's a go to breakfast: lunch spot for people. I think it's over priced but I also know food is expensive these days. Service was nice everyone was friendly read more

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Worst coffee in town. I'm no coffee snob, but the coffee tastes like dirt. I was warned, and didn't listen.

Food is alway delicious, service is great (friendly and efficient).Always enjoy coming here! My favorite breakfast restaurant in Phoenix. Great prices. read more

First time. Pass it all the time. Arrived afternoon on a Tuesday. Place us bigger than I thought. Grabbed booth. Greeted and offered beverages. The coffee smelled wonderful ... and a Coke for husband. Decided on breakfast. I just got the eggs and bacon. Came with potatoes and choice of toast. I also asked for the Cara Cara jam. Omg the selection of homemade jam is amazing. Husband got eggs and banana/pecan pancakes. Yes.. he asked or real maple syrup Everything was wonderful. I can't wait to come back for lunch. Oh and it was spotlessly clean!! read more

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Great place with delicious food and wonderful service ~ Mandy is fantastic, just the best! The place to go for a perfect breakfast!

Bigger than it looks. Homey and inviting. Food was good, breakfast. Curious about the toast coming out three to five minutes after the rest of the plate. Will go back and learn more. read more

Wouldn't return to Joe's diner, and a bummer since the service was great! The service and hospitality was sweet, and you can tell they love the regulars, but that wont be enough for me to comeback for not great food :/. Got breakfast and was so disappointed. Ordered breakfast bowl with scrambled eggs, and received an open faced omelette. Was in fact not scrambled eggs. The potatoes extremely salty and oily, not crispy like they look. Couldn't eat them without dousing them in ketchup to cut the salt. The pancake was not thick and fluffy, and slightly overcooked. The amount of butter served with one pancake was concerning, and unenjoyable. Unfortunately not coming back. read more

Ordered the NUMBER 2. Omg so good two eggs over medium two sausage two bacon. Sausage gravy and biscuits. Wow this was amazing! Service is above excellent! Restaurant is so clean and nice. I highly recommend read more

After some disappointing experiences with big chain restaurants, we decided to start exploring small, local spots--and we're so glad we found Joe's Diner. From the moment we stepped inside, it reminded me of something out of an old TV show called ALICE (yes, I'm showing my age--but this restaurant didn't have a sassy waitress named Flo saying "Kiss my grits"). The atmosphere was so warm and inviting, it felt like home. The waitress was very happy and welcoming. The waitress was fantastic--super friendly and chatty, and it seemed like everyone in the restaurant was engaged in a happy, laid-back conversation talking to customers across the floor and the workers . It was such a refreshing change from the typical impersonal vibe of chains. This is like Mel's Dinner in the sitcom ALICE; a happy spotless clean dinner. Now, let's talk about the food. We ordered the cinnamon French toast and the classic egg breakfast--and wow, both were incredible. The French toast was perfectly spiced, and the eggs were cooked to perfection: nice and fluffy, just the way they should be. It was all served with crispy bacon and savory sausage patties. The portion sizes were great, and everything was super fresh. Prices are reasonable, but honestly, the food, service, and atmosphere make it worth every penny. After a few less-than-impressive meals recently, Joe's Diner really stands out as a gem. We'll definitely be back--and I'd highly recommend anyone looking for a great breakfast or lunch to check it out. Joe's Diner has officially earned a spot on our list of regular spots! read more

Joe's Diner - Joe's Dinner Ooen for Breakfast and Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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They have the best breakfast in town (the house made jam is top notch). It gets busy pretty fast but it's SO worth the wait! And the service is amazing. All the employees are so nice and welcoming. read more

I ordered the sausage biscuits and gravy which was really good, satisfied my craving. They also offer a chorizo biscuits and gravy that sounds amazing, I'll have to try it on my next visit. Service was impeccable and wait staff were so friendly. Some of the best service I've had in a really long time. Love the old school diner vibes, simple & classic. Highly recommend. read more

Joe's Diner - Sausage biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We've had to be in Phoenix a LOT lately and always luckily in the morning because we found this amazing breakfast joint. The BEST French toast in the world (I don't say that lightly, I've eaten it all over the world). The outside is crisp and the inside is soft, buttery and delicious! My husband loves their pancakes. Great coffee, the hallmark of a great diner! Joe and his staff are lovely people, so warm and friendly and the service is perfect. The place looks like an old fashioned diner! So if you live in Phoenix or you're visiting and looking for a great breakfast, skip the chains and high dollar establishments and "Eat at Joe's"! read more

It was good. Nothing to brag about. The pancakes were really thin and soggy. That's the style I guess. A little weird but ok. The server was really nice. The main thing I want to bring up is the chicken fried steak. It was a frozen patty. I just think if you're going to be a local joint that stands out there should be some pride in the dishes you serve. Tenderize your own steak and make it homemade. That's how a local business should run. Be better than Dennys in a dish like this. Stand out. The biscuits and gravy were really good. read more

Always 5 stars. Excellent service the owners work in the restaurant. They remember you. So came for breakfast but craving a good chicken salad sandwich. Their chicken salad is crack lol. Fresh crunchy good chunks of chicken. Oh and I get the coleslaw with it perfect mix of creamy & vinegar. Not everyone can do a good coleslaw it is just right. Fluffy Grandma Highly Recommends. read more

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Great breakfast joint with delicious food that never falters in flavor or quality, also prompt friendly service

I came here twice two years ago when I was visiting some friends, it was the first and last place I went while I was in Phoenix. So of course I had to come back! I love the veggie omelette and the homemade jam. Service was quick and attentive. Very old school diner vibes. read more