Instant nostalgia walking in as this location used to be a 5 & Diner that I'd been frequenting since 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! read more

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Thanks Nana Dee's and our wonderful waitress, Valerie - that's 3 gentlemen extremely well-fed and taken care of. Delicious and plentiful food, recommended by Valerie - difficult to get out of our seats to close out and get back on the road, truth be told. I had the burrito special (ginormous and the salsa on the side with hash browns was excellent); my two colleagues had Ultimate Lumberjacks that did not disappoint. Lovely, well-kept and bright American Diner experience with vibrant decor to keep your eyes busy while you have a short wait for your food. Valerie was there every step of the way to ensure our needs were met and our questions were answered. First Class experience - thank you read more

Cool vibe! def a bit of a throwback. The eggs were cooked perfectly, but the potatoes were undercooked and the bacon was pretty limp. The kids enjoyed the shakes, which was a plus. Our booth was pretty worn down and patched with duct tape, which wasn't a great look. There's also basically no patio bummer cause the weather is perfect in march Overall it was okay, but we typ go to OverEasy next door. It's about the same price point more of scratch kitchen and they also have mimosas. read more

Another delicious breakfast here at Nana's. It's the old five and diner off of southern in the superstition mall you have two jukeboxes great music great food. Some of the food servers have been here between 10 and 15 years. If you don't know what she want. You'll never know you can get a chocolate shake or a malt afterwards. I think they even do banana splits to try. You'll love it. I do. read more

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Visited this establishment today once again. Loved it so much the first time, I decided to return. Even from the outside, this eating spot is reminiscent of a 50's diner! Great comfy seating and plenty of booths. This is a diner and not necessarily into healthy options and that's why I gave it a 4/5. No gluten free options! I've had the Eggs Benedict Classic and they are delicious. Just the right amount of creaminess and eggs done to perfection. My friend ordered Nana Dee's breakfast special #3 and said it was delicious! Fun place with great food! read more

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Came here on a Sunday at 11am, there wasn't a wait time to get seated and there were a decent number of people. A few things I'd note was that the food did take 30 minutes to come out, which was longer than we'd like. We also noticed that when people sat in the booth behind us, the back of the chair pushed into us since it's just a standing cushion. Once the food came out though, we ate right away and weren't disappointed with any of our dishes. As you'd expect from a diner, the house fries (warning, they're not the typical stick fries) were great. The hash browns were good too, but they would've been even better if they had a little more crunch to it. We were all so full from our meals. Now, to the part I'm most excited to review: the pancakes were SO FLUFFY!!! It literally melted in your mouth, like eating a cloud. No knife needed to cut through it because the consistency was perfect. It was probably one of the best pancakes I've had. Our server was very nice and we also loved the true retro design inside. Very fitting for a diner. read more

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Stopped in here for breakfast and was greeted with friendly service and was seated quickly. I had egg whites, bacon, toast, and fruit. The diner was dedicated to Rock&Roll. Service was good and food came out quick and hot. Good breakfast. read more

We LOVED our two visits last week! I'm sad I waited until the week I moved away to finally visit. Our service both times was awesome. So friendly and down-to-earth. The food was very good; well proportioned and just as you'd like from a diner. My favorite was the hot chocolate...made with real milk and not the watery stuff. Don't pass on this place! It's so fun and there seemed to be a lot of regulars, too. read more

Nana Dee's Diner - Hot chocolate - Diners Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The atmosphere is nice and our waitress was friendly. My booth had duct tape on the seat. The $12 basket is a good value, but the aolie wasn't very flavorful. The chocolate malt was delicious. read more

We had a simple lunch order and tipped 20%. Our beverages were likewise simple, two waters and a coffee. We were not given or offered any refills in the hour plus that we were there. There were four to five employees talking at the bar so it was not for a lack of employees. read more

Nana Dee's Diner - Two waters and coffee, no refills offered - Diners Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I ordered take out. The liver n onions was not up to par. I even put in my order to cook it lightly. I received liver so overcooked you can't chew. To your cook: look up how Gordon Ramsey cooks liver so it is moist and tender. I also paid extra for soup and did not receive any. read more

Nana Dee's Diner - Overdone liver. Your cook should look up how Gordon Ramsey cooks liver so it's not dry and is tender. And I ordered soup and not got it. - Diners Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Food and service is excellent. Val was our server and will ask for her next time. Nice selection on the menu.

Food was bland. Coffee was awful. Bitter old flavor. Has brown overcooked. Bathroom was dirty read more

Service is fine, breakfast was smaller for me but fair price and fair deal, also it was tasty. Ambience is good and cool. read more

Awesome all you can eat fish fry on Fridays. Atmosphere is bright and cheerful. Susan was our server and very engaging. She made sure everything was perfect for us. read more

This is such a cute little diner. The staff is super friendly and definitely a place full of regulars. There were lots of hugs between the waitresses and customers when they were walking in. We had 3 people in our group and we all had Liver and Onions. We haven't had it in years and we were talking about our mom's making it so we heard this was the place to go and it was delish. Also ordered a chocolate milkshake and it tasted just perfect. Real!! read more

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This Diner is certainly not going to survive Before going I researched the place and found that it was the top chicken fried steak around suggesting that the steak was fresh cut and breaded and more. I asked when we arrived and was told that NO MORE. They now had to go to frozen prepared portions That said all our food was barely eatable. Frozen veggies cooked ina microwave, dried out liver and onions. And more I will say the server was polite and checked on us regularly. The place was clean although only three more diners were there besides us. Don't go or suffer disappointment read more

We've been wanting to try this warm and welcoming 1950's diner across from the Superstition Springs Mall and we were both seriously disappointed in the food. The vegetables were microwaved, the mashed potatoes tasted like they were made from the box and I can't honestly describe the meatloaf. My boyfriend had the turkey dinner and it looked simply disappointed as if it was pulled out of the freezer and heated to temperature it was a sad experience when it came to the food. I'm giving this place two stars just on the service our waiter was super personal and kind but service alone isn't going to get us to return. read more

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First time trying this spot and it was a good experience! Pretty empty on a Monday night but a hit with the older crowd we could tell. Seated right away and food came out quickly. It tasted great and it was a fast and easy dining experience. Friendly workers and overall good experience. Simple straight forward diner food and a fun decorated restaurant. read more

Nana Dee's Diner - Club Sandwich with Fries - Diners Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Everyday well priced and generous menu choices. The day parking, not noisy, and the wait staff was expert and helpful. We enjoyed our breakfast and bottomless coffee. You will enjoy the 50' decor and music. read more

Awful food, I can not even believe I was given this Breakfast Food. Two sausage lions tasted like Peter year not even fully cooked. The scramble egg was so dry if water poured on top the egg would of soaked it up. Pancakes not bad but cheap maple syrup!. My husband's cheeseburger with some kind of hard fried pieces of onions very thin and black on edges no real taste French Fries not to bad. A $28.00 meal.paid the bill but Never to return. read more

BLT had very little bacon and not ripe tomatoes. Bacon cheese burger cold!!!! French fries very chewy!!!! Service slow! read more

What a great 50's style classic diner! Plenty of tables, very clean, great staff! I had the green chili omelette, which was delicious! I came in more than once while visiting for the week! I definitely recommend, I know I'll be back when I'm in town! read more

Nana Dee's Diner - Spicy Pork Green Chili Omelette - Diners Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Foods pretty good and the people are nice. Pricing is a bit high but it's a nice diner with pretty good food read more

Take a step back in time or introduce a younger generation to something they have never experienced. This is a true diner-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. 1940s & 1950s music is on the playlist including songs like You Send Me & Rock Around the Clock. Each booth also has a decorative juke box for display only. There's a working gum ball machine & a juke box bringing a feel of days gone by. There is a free private parking lot next to the restaurant. Today's special is Chicken Fried Steak, although I opted for breakfast. The prices are 21st century although reasonable for the portions. read more

Nana Dee's Diner - Exterior as you step into a time machine. - Diners Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

My sister and I decided to try this spot for brunch on a Saturday morning! Coming from LA, we thought this diner would be extremely busy, but it actually wasn't. There were several empty booths and the workers all greeted us warmly. We were sat down and they took our drink order extremely quick- to the point we weren't ready to order. Our food came out and my French toast was so yummy! The house potatoes were also super delicious after I added a bit of salt and some pepper. The location itself is sure and very retro. They keep everything very clean! I'd definitely stop by again in the future. read more

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Sat at the bar and was served very quickly! Food was great, exactly what we wanted for a quick lunch. Coming back for mozzarella sticks and a shake for sure. read more

We've been here before several months ago and decided to come back. We walked in and saw our favorite waitress Val was working. If you like homemade coleslaw you HAVE to come here, my friend asked for for a small sample and ended up ordering two servings to go home after we finished our lunch. She was so impressed. For lunch she had the beef taco salad and I had the fish sandwich with fries. So good!!! We'll definitely be back again!! read more

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Food Service, and Ambiance here is the best ! Juke box music takes me back.....to my HS day food and service excellent..... I'd like to come back often as I can read more

Great service, great food, love the look and feel with the 50s style diner, always a great experience!

10/10! Love this place always a good time! Great food and friendly staff. Delicious pork green Chile on the weekends, everyday meal deals and dinner specials! read more

After driving back from Wilcox early this morning, I checked on Yelp and found this diner serving breakfast. This place reminds me of the many Greek diners in NYC and I immediately felt at home. Valerie was an amazing waitress, brought everything I needed and was very sweet and kind to me. I had a veggie omelet with home fries and rye bread. The rye bread was really amazing and everything else was good as expected! I'll definitely come back again to this place as service was very good and welcoming and the food was pleasant. Thank you for a great Sunday morning breakfast here! read more

Oh man they went up on all there food prices and I don't mean 50 cents or a dollar I mean 2 dollars and up! I that's kind of ridiculous in my opinion I come here a lot and don't think I will be back after today What a shame because I loved this place! read more

Solid food, solid service and a cute little diner. Prices are a bit high for this type of food but they do have specials and senior menu options. read more

Nana Dee's Diner - Mushroom Swiss Burger with Fries - Diners Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Was in the area and decided to give this place a try. We sat at the counter and Val served us. She was incredibly sweet and attentive. She communicated when we sat down that it might take a second to grab our order, but she still took care of us in a timely manner. she was very busy and we appreciated her hard work. read more

First time here ... the reviews online brought me in and the 50s style decor hooks you in which I love ... the food meets the standards and hits the spot..... Now the reason for why I gave this place a star is the realistic treatment of a 50s style restaurant if I was in 1950 by our waitress name Valerie .. she was rude and pushy to us ... we are not white but was very nice to the rest of the patrons which were white... I guess we got a realistic treatment to an era . I hope ownership reads this and makes chances otherwise is going to be a shame for this place and people don't get to check it out because of the service read more

Nana Dee's is the Mr bills we used to have in Washington state, same menu and building...everything! Brings me back, good affordable food. read more

amazing service love the atmosphere super classy really feels like a blast from the past and every worker is amazing and kind read more

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Breakfast all day! Very large portions. Average cost. Short staffed but server was hussling. Nice 50's vibe.

This is the first time I've been here since it used to be an old Five and Diner. The decor hasn't changed a bit, and the menu seems about the same but the foods better. I started with a strawberry shake, which was super rich and yummy. For food I had a cup of chili which was full of flavorful meat and didn't taste like it came from a can. It was a win. Then I had a tuna melt on rye. The sandwich itself was very good but if I had one complaint it's that they skimped on the tuna. I mean they really skimped on the tuna. I would eat here again because overall it was a pretty tasty lunch but I'll try a burger next time I think. read more

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