Overall it's a pretty nice place. Good food and very nice people. It's a very positive environment and family friendly. I would give it a higher rating...but I can't get past the coffee. It seems a bit watered down. I really enjoy coffee with breakfast so it's hard for me to get around. Otherwise, good food and good people. Much attention is paid to the customer and they do care that people leave satisfied. For lunch I would especially recommend their burgers. Very tasty. read more

Don't underestimate this place by it's looks. This colorful restaurant is all heart by a couple who wanted good local food. The biscuits are so light and fluffy......like a dream. You MUST eat at least two: one with butter and local honey and one with butter and owners freshly made cherry preserves. The pancakes are the BEST in the valley; (yes, even better than Matt's & Butter). So run, don't walk and Enjoy! read more

The best pancakes I ever had. I am not a pancake afficionado, but these are airy and fluffly without being dense and doughy. The chorizo gravy and biscuit waa better than expected; I am not a biscuit and gravy person but theae were good, pretty sure someone who enjoys it would find them fantastic. My all time fav, corn beed hash was nice and crispy Their coffee is amazing, not bitter, no gimmicks, just a great cup of Joe. Read many reviews complained about the price. Not sure what other people are looking to pay for good quality of food. If a chain restaurant is more of your liking, avoid this place, you may be dissapointed about their menu selections and great flavors. I'm from NY, and paying $8.75 for corn beed hash is actually a bargain. Can not put a price on good comfort food and friendly service. read more

A Master Chef and food historian brought me to Joe's Diner. I've been coming back ever since. The decor is classic American diner but the food and coffee is a cut above. $10 sandwiches are done perfectly. The coffee is Arbuckles Ariosa cowboy coffee. The waitress was very nice. Nice little mid town jem in the Melrose District read more

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

We've been here several times, never disappointed. I had the breakfast burrito today and it was perfect. The place was full, the service was quick, the food was awesome! Joe visited the tables to make sure everything was great. Love this place!! Too full for pancakes but they are deeellliiicious!! Thank you Joe's Diner! read more

Great prices, friendly service, and a good selection of breakfast items. Their Chorizo items are really good and they even have Chorizo Biscuits and Gravy - yum. Their pancakes and omelets are good too. read more

Simple but real good. Fast service and great food. I got the breakfast burrito and it was bomb! Nowhere near where we live but a great stop

The food at Joe's is really farking good. I'm talking "they must be slipping crack into their seasoned potatoes because those things are so addictive" levels of good. HOWEVER, there is some sort of disconnect between GrubHub and Joe's. When I eat at the restaurant, the food comes out perfect, but when I order via GrubHub, the order is 100% of the time slightly wrong. It's always a minor thing, like I order a Swiss cheese omelette but I get cheddar instead. So, no big deal but not what I wanted. The food is still so good that I don't really mind. The GrubHub mishaps are the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. read more

Best pancakes, sorry Matt's big Breakfast, it's true. Good breakfast choices, local ingredients and Melrose Small Business makes it a hit. They have Cholula & a special California, chili only sauce that is very tasty. I only recommend they add Chilaquiles to the menu because I am selfish and I love Chilaquies or Southwestern style Migas. Give this place a shot, the new location on 7th Ave. makes it a bit more convenient and the food is good. read more

A friend suggested we go there for breakfast. I'm so glad she did. Excellent food! Good prices and friendly staff. I chatted with the owners who also work there. Really fine people. I had the vegetable omelet, fresh "farm style?" potato's (nicely seasoned), homemade biscuit which was scrumptious and I chose water to drink. My friend swears awesome good things about the coffee. Consider me a happy regular. read more

Joe's has become one of our regular breakfast spots now that we live right down the road. The biscuits and gravy are a must! The pancakes are also amazing and I'm not a big pancake person! The service is always very welcoming and friendly. They offer your basic breakfast options and there is nothing wrong with offering just a good old classic breakfast! read more

Yuck.... the coffee nope, the pancakes heavy& wet. The tortilla on the burrito was not fresh. The potato's (their version on hash browns) tasted like they were made somewhere else read more

I have been ordering take out from Joe's during the Pandemic. Service is great. The food is ready pretty quickly. The prices are very reasonable. My favorite is the breakfast burrito. read more

Breakfast was very good. Fast friendly service. Good help with menu recommendations. Food was out in a flash, yet the eggs were obviously cooked fresh and my request for over easy was cooked properly. As an ol country boy from TN, I have made the search for decent biscuits and gravy in Arizona a personal mission of over 7 years now. These were good contenders. The gravy is primo. The biscuits were good but not quite as outstanding as the gravy. An extra minute or 2 too long in the oven can make a great biscuit reduce to good by making the bottom a little tough instead just firm. Therfore, 95% of each biscuit was actually great as well. Coffee was also excellent. I drink it black and I don't love $tarburnts. If you like old school black coffee with coffee in your coffee, then Joe's has that ebony nectar your grandparents loved. I will be coming back. read more

We tried this place for breakfast this past weekend because we had heard about it from several people. It was pretty good. We only had to wait five minutes for a table on a Sunday morning, which was not bad at all. The service was great the entire time. Always had our water and coffee glasses full. The food was just okay. We had their Eggs Benedict, I was not a fan of the ham, but the rest was pretty good. Their breakfast burrito was alright, just too many potatoes, which made it really dry. Their biscuits were delicious, but the chorizo gravy was just okay. read more

Excellent diner! Fresh, delicious and reasonably priced food. I had the Number 2 breakfast and it's amazing. Fluffy buttermilk pancakes and the best bacon ever! Friendly and efficient staff. Even met the owner and she's a delight. If I lived closer, would make this a weekly thing. Seriously. read more

Have been wanting to try this diner for so long! Service was great, they practiced safe social distancing guidelines and the cowboy eggs Benny and blueberry and lemon pancakes were SO GOOD! Fair pricing too. I'll definitely be back! read more

Joes Diner is the home of my favorite pancakes! We walk over every chance we get, & Joan greets us with a smile! Joe walks to the tables & says hello how are you! This place is the definition of neighbor diner! read more

Joe's Diner is very aptly named. The owner, who sometimes comes out and visits with the customers, is named Joe, and it definitely serves diner food. We've been here three or four times, both as a couple and as a larger group. The servers do a good job keeping coffee cups filled and the food is tasty. I love the chorizo gravy and the chicken fried steak is very good. The various jams/jellies they offer are also delicious. This is a good place to go for an inexpensive, filling breakfast and also is a Yelp Cashback participant. read more

Had the #2 breakfast special. Melt in your mouth pancakes n tje best bacon in central Phoenix. Fast, friendly service too. About 11 bucks with tip. Recommend read more

Great job Joe! Breakfast was delicious and exactly how we ordered it! The little ones shared the breakfast bowl (they brought out two separate bowls so we didn't have to separate ourselves) eggs were cooked to perfection for my husband's breakfast, and my corned beef hash was outstanding! read more

Joe's Diner - 3 basted eggs with a half order of biscuits and gravy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Last breakfast was great. Good good and prompt service. Love the breakfast bowl. With the side of chorizo gravy! read more

We tried this popular breakfast eatery yesterday and were very pleased. The service was friendly and prompt. The menu had quite a variety including unique specials. We were pleased with the taste of our meals. I had the Vegetable Omelette meal. The ambiance is just okay. The inside hasn't changed much since it was the South China Buffet, but I would not hold that against the establishment. Good food and great service will keep us coming back! read more

This is one of my favorite hangs when I have ahnklering for plain simple good food- The PANCAKES and WAFFLES are amazing. The meatloaf is die for. The owners have years of experience in food service and it shows. read more

1st time here the food was good , the service sucked I ask for salsa the waitress said there is salsa on the plate of my companion, he joked and said he wasn't sharing , she never returned , had to ask for refills on water and coffee , the owner and staff walked by us numberous times before I finally asked , very pricey for what you get , to bad I really wanted to go there for a long time no return for me read more

Joe's Diner is my absolute favorite diner! Everything about your experience at Joe's will warm your heart. The hot coffee, the warm breakfast, the friendly staff, the friendly customers. It's my favorite place to be on a Saturday morning. It's very underrated - you have to go try this place out. My go to order is their two egg special, eggs poached and a pancake on the side. Trying a pancake is a must, they're awesome! read more

Joe's Diner is awesome from beginning to end! The wait staff is on top of their game and takes good care of their guests! This is only my second time here but after Joe introduced himself to the whole family and took the time to tell us about how everything, even the napkins are sourced here in Arizona! The idea of this place started around the campfire and you can still taste it in the food! Thank you Joe your place is definitely special! read more

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

Dark, gloomy, saw the floor and it looked like it hasn't seen a mop for weeks Got there around 11:30am and there were tables available but the cashier/host was to busy to swap from one job to another Just went to postinos on central Clean and they know what there doing read more

Service was good, the food came out quickly. The food was mediocre. The omlette came out with the look of scrambled eggs, the busciuts and gravy had little to no flavor and my hash browns tasted like dead potatoes. This is a place to go maybe if you live really close or have some sort of emotional connection. I personally prefer other breakfast diners. read more

My family and I were staying nearby while visiting family in Phoenix. We had breakfast here 3 out of 5 days--the rest of the family eats eggs/meat, while I am vegan. We were all very happy! Everyone else said that the eggs were exceptionally fresh-tasting, and then spent the rest of the meal trying to figure out how 'fresh' tastes--apparently, it tastes great! I was happy with toast and fruit, especially since there was homemade cherry and strawberry jam on the table. Amazing. Service was fast and very friendly, and prices were very reasonable for breakfast (about 7-10 per person; less for my fruit/toast). The space was clean and seemed accessible if you use a wheelchair (large open space near tables at the front of the restaurant). Thank you, Joe's! read more

Had breakfast here after an early morning flight. It's not fancy but the waitress was nice and the food was good too. Had an omelette and some pancakes. Omelette was what you would expect but the pancakes were really good! read more

Joe's Diner is a cute little family run business that offers home cooked style food. I ordered a meat omelet which came with a large side of potatoes and a pancake. Everything came from the kitchen quickly and tasted so fresh like a home cooked meal. Only downside is the diner is old and seems a little run down. I think for the price the atmosphere is fitting and everything was clean. read more

Hostess not welcoming, staff running around trying to fix Order mix-ups, computer problems, orders delayed, etc. Joe, the owner runs around the place with his hair on fire making things worse. Really off-putting. Food is pretty good though. Definitely a frustrating and tense breakfast place. read more

Waaaay over priced for the food they are slinging. I understand the rents are high in the melrose district but c'mon folks... usually the staff is friendly but connie always seems like someone just kicked her dog or something - not a really friendly person. the only reason i go here is cause my wife likes the joint. read more

Really good breakfast best I've had in a long time Joan was really nice she's also the owner and excellent prices

They are super busy because their food is great. Had a veggie omelet and coffee roasted in AZ. This is my Sunday breakfast favorite.

First time trying Joe's for Sunday breakfast. Seemed a bit chaotic and unorganized at the register to put your name in. There were 4 in our party we ordered. 1) #2 Two eggs* with two sausage patties, two bacon strips & a short stack of pancakes - (Eggs cooked well, bacon & sausage patties warm but need to cook bit longer, pancakes tasted good more like a flap jack) 1) Breakfast burrito - Made of three scrambled eggs, chorizo, potatoes, Cheddar cheese & a side of sour cream & salsa - (Lots of flavor and filling) 2) Eggs Benedict - Hollandaise sauce tops two poached eggs on Canadian bacon sitting on crisp english muffins - (Great taste eggs done well, hollandaise nice flavor but needed to be more on the plate, canadian bacon and muffins both needed to be cook/toasted longer) Over all not bad for a first try. Worth giving it a second shot we all have bad days. read more

Great local place to grub! Joe, his wife and staff are so personable and friendly, and the food is always good. If you want a great meal in a down home atmosphere, this is your place! Added bonus - they're locavores!!! read more

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

I am not sure how breakfast is, but the lunch is horrible. I had the meatball sub, the Monday special. Subway has a better meatball sub. Service was acceptable. read more

No wait on a Sunday morning. Moderately slow service that is disorganized, although they are friendly. The corned beef hash is mostly potatoes, easy on the beef. Oatmeal was divine. Chorizo gravy wasn't our favorite. It's a cute divey diner, support your local business. read more