This place is good for what it is. I do love the fact that they are a non-profit and giving back to cancer patients. That's wonderful. I did like the food. I ordered Thursday's special which was a spicy chicken sandwich. I had been there quite some time ago and ordered a breakfast dish. I think it was a chorizo and eggs dish. That was also quite good, as I recall. Service was attentive. I did not like that one cannot make substitutions. For example, I wanted to sub out my fries for something healthier, but that was not an option. They told me this is because all of their food is donated so I guess that is understandable. It just makes eating healthy a little bit more difficult. Also, there was no diet soda available. They told me they only had regular Coke and Regular Sprite. Again, I was looking for a soda without sugar so this was disappointing, but if they need to rely on what's donated, I cannot fault them for it. Whilst I was dining there, a "regular" of theirs came in and sat at the bar next to me. It was delightful to watch as staff greeted him. They even knew he was likely there to order their Ruben and that he would want tea to drink. I found this pretty impressive. Will definitely be back. Thanks for the good work you are doing. read more

The Joy Bus Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We volunteer for and have eaten many meals at JoyBus! They are an amazing organization with so much heart behind every dish. It's truly so fun to volunteer and serve the community, but the food is gourmet and absolutely outstanding. We're so lucky to have a location near us and will make it a staple in our service journey. read more

It serves an awesome cause , I don't eat very much but the biscuits and gravy was delicious

Amazing place! Stumbled on this place by accident but actually God placed us there. Food is great but the ministry they do for those that have cancer is absolutely a gift. read more

Delicious healthy food. We've been wanting to try Joy Bus for years, but it was completely out of our area. However, we discovered it on the way to an errand we had to run, and were delighted with the food. I was especially happy with the fact that they had a middle eastern dish, shakshuka, on the menu which didn't disappoint. I know of no other restaurant that offers this. My husband ordered the patty melt, and the beef was very high quality. Chef Jennifer took time to come out and meet us when I told her daughter how pleased we were with our lunch. read more

Wonderful food .The beautiful effort behind this amazing restaurant is their getting enough money to make meals for cancer patients going through treatments. read more

Good food, for a cause. Yummy eggs Benedict and more. Fresh food. Fun photo ops also.

The bed is homemade on the avocado toast. . The special that my other two guest had was great too . We asked for salsa and it too was so yummy! Only down side is coffee refills were a little slow. Would certainly go back again read more

Food has always been great and the concept is ingenious! Went to the new location a few weeks ago and will be going back again this Sunday to celebrate my dad's birthday. Last visit our party of 6 enjoyed the best hash ever (x 2), tuna sandwich, cheeseburger (best he's ever eaten!), CSA scramble, and chicken in a biscuit. Everyone was so happy with their order and astonished by how inexpensive the food was. So happy to have them right down the street from us. read more

The lemon ricotta pancakes are to die for! Goes great with the peppery bacon : ) And I love the new spot!

Amazing all around! Would definitely recommend-- we went for brunch and everything we tried was exceptional.

What's better than eating a delicious meal? Eating a delicious meal all while knowing you're helping an amazing cause. I loved the environment, from what I could tell it was extremely clean and organized. The food was superb! I love how they had all different kids of way to support the cause, I opted to donate a meal and my total for two people and three meals was cheaper than most joints where you're not getting the same level of care and satisfaction. Especially with the way things are today it's refreshing to have amazing service and great quality and quantity of food. Also our servers were fantastic! Thank you again and can't wait to come back! read more

Most delicious and healthy power bowl--my new go to! Also love its mission. Service is excellent.

Great food, great service, great cause. Joy Bus is one of my favorite places. Try the Shakshuka!

My boyfriend and I went here for the first time today. The restaurant is so cute and we were immediately seated when we got there. We were blown away by how delicious the food was and how helpful the servers were! Beth served us she was amazing! When we got the bill we were even more blown away by how affordable everything was and that allowed us to give them a little extra to support their cause. read more

What a beautiful concept for a restaurant. Nonprofit helping folks undergoing cancer treatment, with a staff of volunteers. Everyone was super nice and just seemed happy to be there! The place is so cute and the food was healthy and delicious. I loved my scramble and the bacon was delicious! read more

The Joy Bus Diner - Scramble with a side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very cute new location - same great food, service and community support! Parking may be a challenge but worth it. Best wishes from a former volunteer! read more

What a cool concept for a restaurant. Nonprofit that helps people undergoing cancer treatment. This is a healthier take on the greasy spoon diner with a rotating selection of items that change on a daily basis with some mainstays that seem to be always on the menu. The food was very good, the bacon which is a notable menu item does have a lot of heat and might be too intense for people with low heat tolerance. The staff was super friendly, maybe could have been a bit better about the coffee refills, especially for that price. Overall it was a wonderful breakfast spot, highly recommended for the food and what they are doing for the community. read more

Joy Bus Diner is only open from Thursday thru Sundays. We were lucky we stopped here when they were open. It's very cute diner and for a good cause. There's option to donate additional funds to feed cancer patients. We had their two eggs breakfast which came with toast, bacon and strawberries. Absolutely perfect breakfast. Will be back to try more dishes. Highly recommend. read more

The Joy Bus Diner - Two eggs Ray's way - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If i could give this restaurant more then 5 stars i would! Their mission is near and dear to my heart as my dad fought stage 3 cancer. The restaurant itself is so cute! Servers and hostest are all very nice. Food is delicious! Will deffinately be back and highly recommend over any other breakfast/brunch spot!! read more

a couple years ago my wife was referred to The Joy ! Best referral ever! We cannot say enough great things about The Joy ! Food is always good and the service is beyond great! read more

Great food. Great service. Excellent cause. Come enjoy. We really had a nice time. Good prices as well. read more

The Joy Bus Diner - Princess Pancakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I love going to The Joy Bus Diner for their great atmosphere, amazing service, and delicious food! They support such a great cause and are so giving and supportive in their community! Highly recommend!! read more

Fun atmosphere.. Wonderful concept. All of the money goes to help cancer patients who need meals! The food was great. I had scrambled eggs with arugula, onions and tomatoes. The bread is lovely and came with a fruit spread that was sweet with a tiny bit of spicy. Very good coffee. All of the servers were upbeat. The food came fast even though the place was packed. Eat at Joy Bus and do a good thing for cancer patients. read more

Great food, wonderful service and supporting a worthy cause. One of my car clubs choose this organization to support for one of our charities to make a donation to this year. read more

The new place is adorable and much roomier. The food is just as good and the staff is just as delightful as ever. The whole concept is so excellent that is a happy essence that permeates the atmosphere... no extra charge. read more

Amazing food, amazing cause! Everything was delicious and servers were great! Had the biscuits and gravy and their coffee is tasty. My friends loved the mimosas Great brunch place! Spread Joy! read more

Amazing service and food!!!!! Joy bus has a great atmosphere and very friendly staff!! Highly recommend this spot!!

Very friendly and fun vibe. A hip take on 70s culture. We each had Delicious and fresh Reubens. Meat was some of the best Reuben meat we've had, although I'd love a little more sauerkraut. Love that it is a nonprofit too. We will return. read more

I love this place! Amazing food, great service and pleasant vibes!!! We come every Saturday!!!!!!!

such a friendly and unique place. the service was amazing and Ashley was so attentive.

Food was delicious and the service was great! The place is super clean and new! Devon is super sweet and helpful!

Had been wanting to try them out and finally for lunch. Fantastic chorizo breakfast plus service, which I hear is volunteers. Great place for a meal. Love the fact that on a daily basis they deliver meals to people in need and the deliveries are done by more volunteers. Help support their cause by dining there. Def a go to breakfast or lunch spot plus in a new large remodeled space. Beautiful with the VW Joybus there to greet everyone. read more

The most amazing place with the most amazing food! I had the pancakes this morning and they were absolutely phenomenal!

Go enjoy breakfast or lunch at this place! Tasty food, scratch kitchen, friendly staff and diner profits go to deliver a healthy weekly meal to cancer patients. read more

Great place! We had excellent service and the food was amazing! Smaller place not good for big groups but 4 or less!

This a great breakfast choice and the story behind it is even better....bit I'll let you read their cancer foundation information to grasp the impact they have on the community. The restaurant is a definite ode to their name as the entire staff, and customers, were filled with joy, caring and attentiveness. It is a friends and family atmosphere with numerous people who are there multiple times a week. The food is fresh, daily, and changes depending what is donated that morning. I ordered a large, fresh OJ, from Ashley, my server, and it was served in a large Mason Jar and was delicious. I then created an omelet and chose onions, bell peppers, jalapeño and cheddar (over Feta). You could taste and see the veggies were cut prior to cooking and the omelet was served with charred, potato chunks, which were delicious. The menu was a la carte so I decided to order some incredibly fresh, fruit and amazing pumpernickel rye toast.The price was crazy... everything for only $19!!I've had omelets that expensive with canned veggies. I'll definitely be back to trade jokes with Joanna, the manager, who made me feel as if I had been dining there for years. Just a beautiful story complimented by a fantastic kitchen and staff. read more

Apparently my husband has been here a million times without me, but I somehow managed to experience Joy Bus Diner for the first time a few weeks ago. It's a bit of a hole-in-the-wall, hidden away in a strip mall, and you really have to know where to look, which makes it hard to just stumble upon the place. What a gem, though! There's not many solid diners in Phoenix, but Joy Bus definitely qualifies. We experienced excellent service, diner coffee, and some killer entrees- try the chorizo and eggs or the breakfast burrito! Even better, Joy Bus is a nonprofit, so you're eating well and doing good at the same time. read more

Wow breakfast was amazing. I have been wanting to try this place for years and I am now mad I didn't go sooner. Such a treat. My husband and I shared their special today, brisket with hash and rosemary roasted potatoes and their twist on biscuits and gravy. The gravy had turmeric in it and wow what a blast of flavor. After talking with the servers, you find out the story behind Joy bus . It really is a place where the community comes together to help feed cancer patients homebound while making wonderful food. read more

The Joy Bus Diner - Brisket hash served over rosemary, potatoes, and biscuits and gravy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is such a great place. A true hidden gem. The food was phenomenal. The whole concept is amazing. They support home-bound cancer patients. They have great service, always friendly and smiling. We will absolutely be back! read more