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    Little Anthony's Diner

    3.9 (638 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Yellow Brick Road Burger
    Jasmine M.

    The ambiance of this diner is GREAT! LOVE the DJ and character singers on the weekend nights. We have had breakfast, lunch and dinner here. From pizza, burgers and milkshakes to chicken and waffles. The prices are VERY reasonable too. The desserts are to DIE FOR!

    Cholula hot sauces.  I recommend the chipotle flavor!
    Doan L.

    Classic 50's dinner with good food at very reasonable prices. Every few weeks the parking lot hosts classic car show in Saturday -- Check their schedule.

    Sweet potato fries
    Andrea K.

    Lots of fun here! They had an Elvis and Marilyn Monroe impersonator show. Definetly very busy on a Friday night but the food was all good and fun milk shakes!

    Marilyn Monroe
    Sandra H.

    So glad we came here such a great dinner experience with Elvis and Marilyn Monroe they also have a lot of different classic cars and hula hoops kids can play with. Inside is even a small arcade. I got the yellow brick road burger and it was so cheesy and very good. The fries were delicious. My son enjoyed his pizza. We both got dessert the brownie delight is made for 2 I could not finish it he got chocolate and m and m. Definitely next time I'm around I'll come back

    J.P. W.

    Stopped in here again and thought we were going to have a server problem again after sitting for 22 minutes without a server coming by. A server from another section was walking by and we flagged her down. She was going to find the server that was suppose to be working our section but then she said she'd just work our table instead, and so she took our order and she did everything great. The server that helped us out was Kalani. Big shout out to Kalani. I enjoy their blue plate specials and I had meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Huge portions. Excellent flavors and it all does taste homemade. I was pleased with the meal and the service once we flagged down a server. The meatloaf dinner reminded me of something I'd have out in the Great Plains while chasing storms, and that's a beautiful thing.

    Zane J.

    This is nice throwback to old style diners, the food was great with exceptional portions that make sure you don't leave hungry. They had an Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe impersonator that really played to the crowd as they went from table to table to croon to each customer individually. The only thing that prevents this from being 5 stars is that the server was a bit slow on getting refills. I definitely recommend this place especially on weekend nights.

    What a fun place to come and eat, you won't be bored reading all of the items on the wall and seeing this nostalgic pictures lots of fun both inside and outside. As soon as you come in, you're greeted by multiple servers and they make sure that you have a seat after that the service is decent and the food is homestyle diner. I enjoyed it very much and look forward to coming back someday when I go through Tucson I do recommend this diner as a stop if you're in the area. They have a huge lunch dinner menu which begin serving after 11 o'clock and dinner after four I didn't see the breakfast menu

    Denise K.

    I wanted to share an experience we had recently. We don't often go to Little Anthony's, no reason, just not a place on our regular list... but it was one of my son's favorite places to eat. My son passed away July of 2022. My family decided to go to Little Anthony's to celebrate what would have been my son's 27th birthday, 06/30/2025. When we first walked in, it was slow.... I wasn't sure if more of our family would show, so we ordered for who was there. Everything was great. Food was hot and tasty. Place started getting busy, now I'm getting worried because now we know more family is coming and I'm feeling horrible for taking up this table. The rest arrive, orders are taken, food arrives and everything is great. My reason for sharing was to actually SHOUT OUT to our server through out all this. She was incredibly polite, caring, sweet, tentative, refilled, checked up on us, brought everything we needed and dealt with the add on family member's. I understand it's her job but sometimes things get annoying and she was a trooper through it all. *IZABELLA O* 5 Stars for her!

    Enjoying the monster Wipe Out Burger!
    Danielle B.

    The monster Wipe Out Burger! Buckle up! Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley approved! Great family night!

    Game room
    Ino R.

    Pretty good experience and nice surprise. Great theme, good service, and delicious burgers. This place is voted BEST Diner in Tucson. The cheese and broccoli soup was served hot and it was very tasty. I had a burger, ordered Med Rare, and cooked Med Rare. The LaBamba burger and I enjoyed every bite. If you're into funeral, this place is worth the visit.

    Pork chop dinner
    Joy S.

    We got here early for dinner and were seated right away. We've eaten here a few times and it's always been good. It's a popular place, especially if you're going to the Gaslight Theater. My husband had the pork chop dinner and I chose a mushroom chicken sandwich. They were happy to put it on sourdough bread for me. The side salad was a nice size. Our server was efficient and friendly. The decor is typical diner. They sang happy birthday to a few people while we were there.

    Carmaluche M.

    Charming 50s diner. Food tasted good. Ordered Hunk A Hunk A burning love burger with crunchy tots. (I love heat and even added the hot sauce they provided) very filling. My husband a carnivore. He ordered wipe out! That was good and the grilled onions definitely worth the price. He enjoyed that the burger was warm till the end (yes it was thick) Request a song from their DJ. Sing a long and have a good time. We got a smores shake to share and it was also delicious. Games in game room are from 25 cents to 7t cents. They offer a bill breaker. You can dine in the Pink Flamingo RV just ask a server

    This Is The Way To Do It: (Terrific Mango Mimosa & The Remaining Bubbly On The Side)
    Mercedes C.

    As a 70s child, I didn't witness the 1950s era filled with Doo Wop, stylish movies and fashion. Yet, I'm strangely sentimental about it. But, I also love those '50s' inspired movies though like Grease (one of my favorite movies), Diner and Back To The Future. So when I did my Tucson research, this baby came up and I tagged my daughter into coming here. Little Anthony's Diner outside+inside is a big mix of excitement and (movie) nostalgia. These folks are knee-deep serving up the classic diner experience. You're getting all the bells and whistles of a 50s styled diner: bright, cheery, black and white checkerboard floor, of course booth seating (only a few I think), retro dining tables with ribbed chrome steel edges, red vinyl+chrome chairs and wall accessories. There's a counter and stools up front- though not sure if it's available for seating. My daughter went for a veg omelette+diced breakfast potatoes+toast. I kept my breakfast simple with 2 over-easy eggs and a stack of buttermilk pancakes to share with my kid. I think she and I could've ordered another. Why? Because we'd both had just one pancake elsewhere the day before and it was doughy. The buttermilk pancakes here have the perfect balance of buttery richness, fluffy texture, with those damn good, golden brown edges that give you just the right amount of crispiness. Check it. These folks don't stop here- my mimosa with mango nectar was terrific and was a nice send-off before flying home. However their story began, they brought their vision to light. Our main server Genesis was a doll and so were the other ladies. I'm happy they're around even if I don't live in Tucson. Little Anthony's is doing it right serving up nostalgia with a side of fun.

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    So fun for birthdays and the burger and shakes are amazing! Gotta love a 50s diner with great music and friendly service!

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    Ask the Community - Little Anthony's Diner

    Do they have a working photo booth?

    Not that I've seen at Broadway location . Outside they have prop boards that have holes to put your face in I don't know or forget what thru are called ?

    Is there dine in?

    Yes, as with most places in Arizona.

    Are dogs allowed in the outside seating area?

    Yes, dogs are allowed on the patio and we have complimentary dog biscuits!

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