Ivy was so sweet, knowledgeable and accommodating. Food was excellent and Chefs were very friendly. A hidden gem. read more

Welcome Diner - Side Cesar, yogurt and Barrie's, carajillo - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The Welcome Burger was so good I had to let loose with a Pulp Fiction quote "This IS a TASTY BURGER!". I combined it with frites and a Red Beer (PBR and spicy bloody mary mix) for a fantastic happy hour dinner ($16). read more

Solid 4. Here's the honest truth. I was a solo diner and sat at the bar. I was approached when my order was taken and when I paid my bill. Service was friendly - just not attentive. I ordered the chicken biscuit and some fries. The taste was good. I would recommend giving wet naps with the meal (like a barbecue place) because my hands were so so sticky with honey. Sitting at the bar gave me a window on the kitchen. Can't say I loved seeing the eggs for deviled eggs had a 2/28 label on the container and it was 3/6. Also - the "Mac" for the Mac and cheese was cooked and came out of a bag. Would return. Probably would order something different. read more

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Including "Welcome" in the name is kind of ironic. My boyfriend and I showed up around 7pm on a Monday for a birthday date and stopped outside at the sign asking us to wait to be seated. There were 3 open tables inside, 6 open tables outside, and a mostly open bar. We were standing outside for about 5 minutes, but noticed the server was running around so we wanted to be patient. Other staff members were hanging out inside, but made zero effort to acknowledge us. The server kept heading toward the front, but then would grab a water jug to go do refills or make small talk with a table. As she goes to her computer next to the sign, we ask if we should seat ourselves. We are met with a rude response telling us that she's busy and will be right with us. She continues on the computer and again grabs her water jug before going inside. We see a bus boy cleaning off a table and the server tells us in passing they are getting a table ready. A male employee sets a table for 3 and then walks away. After a couple minutes, I turn to leave because we decided we clearly weren't welcome. As soon as I turn, the male employee opens the door to welcome us in. My boyfriend mentions that we were almost about to go somewhere else. The male employee motions to our table and says, "She's just really busy." and walks away as we sit down in a drenched booth. We look at each other and immediately stand up and walk out of the restaurant without anyone saying a word to us. The staff felt incredibly rude and dismissive. I felt like this was racially driven as they were acting kindly toward others in the restaurant. We were waiting long enough that we had time to notice things like that. 0/10, don't recommend. read more

Wanted to try this spot again since it's been a few years now since my first visit. I decided to try the French toast, and I added the berry compote for a couple dollars more. The French toast was pretty dry, it definitely needed moisture, so I'm glad I added the compote and a lot of syrup. The fries were solid, I also got the prickly pear lemonade. It was very sweet, tasted like candy. I did think the prices were high for what you actually get.. I liked the atmosphere and the staff was friendly. read more

Welcome Diner - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

So we stopped in on a Saturday. There's a being in the hood charm to the place. Service was very good. The food also good. I had a glass of wine.... That ..well .. let's say it not their area of expertise. So the building is interesting just don't have to use the washroom. read more

Always hits the spot! Love the welcome diner whenever in the downtown area. They make such a dang good burger I usually always end up getting that but today I opted for the Bumblebee. OMG amazing! A perfectly fried chicken breast sandwich on a scratch made delicate biscuit slathered with grainy mustard with just a hint of horseradish for that touch of heat in just the right way finished with honey. Amazing! The side salad is anything but simple. Just the right amount of vinaigrette with the butter lettuce and the acidity is the perfect balance to that chicken sandwich. Match made in heaven. read more

Welcome Diner - The Bumblebee chicken biscuit sandwich - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Best happy hour in town! The ambience is great sitting in the patio as the sun sets on a beautiful Phoenix evening. The beers-Hamm, PBR, $1 and $3, can't be beat. We had some happy hour snacks, Brussels were yummy. Servers made sure we had enough beers :) Look forward to stopping here again the next happy hour. read more

Very cute dinner and friendly service. I ordered the chicken livers and chicken fried steak. The livers were different but definitely tasty and one hundred percent worth trying. The chicken fried steak on the other hand was not it today unfortunately. Eggs were cold, biscuit very dense and chewy (not in a good way) and the steak was bloody. The reviews prove otherwise wise and I'm sure this place is excellent my food unfortunately today wasn't great. I took about two bites out of my dish. read more

Such a fun spot! Welcome Diner has such a cool, eclectic vibe--retro meets artsy in the best way. The interior is full of character, and the whole place just has a great energy, especially if you're sitting out on the patio or near the bar. I got the Welcome Burger and wow--it was delicious. Perfectly juicy, flavorful, and just messy enough in the best way possible. Definitely crave-worthy. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

Welcome Diner - Welcome Burger - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Being from the east coast I miss a local diner! Food was on point, nice cozy vibe, and service was extremely quick and on point. Our waiter recommended the Mac and cheese with the chorizo and it did not disappoint. One of the best I've found in Arizona so far. Peanut & Butter and jelly burger was the perfect texture and flavor, they really accomplished the medium cooking preference with a dark outside and slightly pink inside. We also ordered the Arnold Palmer and fresh press orange juice. Everything here is fresh and made with some TLC. And please don't forget to save room for that PIE! read more

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I haven't been here since they opened 21 yrs ago. Too long. But I remembered why it was so good then & now. Late night happy hour. Lil' birdy & mac & cheese. Making every bite count. Host with the most, Broc, was more than happily inviting. Server, whose name I didn't get, was very sweet. I appreciate the 2 cooks behind serving me in their last hour. There were other diners but I felt like I had it to myself, in a good way. I will return for their deviled eggs that I saw a table order, that stood out than your normal mama's eggs. read more

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A friend brought me here while I was in from out of town. Food was amazing. I got the fried green tomato sandwich and the deviled eggs, which I was so excited to see on a menu. Sat outside in the shade. The service was great! read more

Welcome Diner - Fried Green Tomato - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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My boyfriend and I came down to AZ for the weekend, and this diner ended up being one of the biggest highlights of our trip. Our server, Wren, was truly amazing, so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was incredibly flavorful, the kind of dishes you keep thinking about afterwards, and the ambiance made everything feel even better. Cozy, inviting, and just overall a great atmosphere to relax and enjoy a meal. We honestly wish we had a place like this back home because we'd be regulars. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. It's absolutely worth it! read more

Food was great !! Ate burgers and fries We was able to sit outside Enjoyed the sunshine Service was a little slow but they were pretty busy read more

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i've been here now once for dinner and once for brunch, and both times have been excellent! the space itself is adorable and has soooo much character, truly gives old school diner vibes (w a modern twist). at dinner, i had their peanut butter burger (cooked PERFECTLY) and chocolate bourbon pecan pie (one of the best pies i've ever had). at brunch, i got their welcome breakfast w egg whites, salad, and added andouille sausage. their biscuits are soft and delicious, and pair perfectly with butter and jam, or you can make a little egg sandwich out of them (as i did w one of the halves. my friends got their pancakes and they were soooo fluffy and light. my bestie got their sweet potato hash and said this was one of her favorite breakfast's she's ever had. mimosas are also great, and staff is kind! read more

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Welcome Diner sure knows how to do jackfruit right! Such great flavor and texture. Their fries are pretty tasty too. They do have great vegan options. I sat on the patio and it was so nice. Lots of trees and birds. read more

Welcome Diner - Jackfruit Po' Boy vegan - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The Gravy is so good!!!!!! I normally don't like biscuits and gravy but the gravy here is so good. The staff here is super attentive and friendly. The French toast was very good and my husband enjoyed the chicken fried steak. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the restaurant is very clean. Restrooms are unisex, it's not a huge indoor location but they do have ample outside seating. The latte was very good, strong and has a great espresso taste. Definitely come and check them out, you won't be disappointed read more

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We stopped here after flying in from Los Angeles and this was the only place open within walking distance. The staff was unbelievably friendly and cool. The food was probably the best diner food and food period that I've ever had. Forever a go to anytime I'm back in Phoenix! read more

Welcome Diner - No Way Jose, Roasted Brussels Sprouts - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Very cute diner in downtown Phx! It's a tight spot inside but looks like they have plenty of seating outside, once it cools down, I'm sure it's a vibe at night! We only came here for dessert, and had the pecan pie and then decided to order some fries. The pie was decent but I was a little disappointed in the fries. However, their breakfast menu looks great and would definetly come back to try those items. Service was friendly and prompt as well. read more

This place is a real gem. They've got convenient parking in the back, and the front patio seating is super cute, especially in the evening. The service was fantastic, and our waiter was really friendly and gave great suggestions. I tried the Fried Chicken Liver on his recommendation, and it was surprisingly tasty! The fresh orange juice was a perfect complements, and the steak was great as well. read more

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I miss the Tucson location so much that I make it a point to stop by the Phoenix location when I'm in the area. This one is a cozy spot tucked into an old downtown neighborhood. My go-to order is always the Big Jim. The gravy is flavorful, and the chicken is juicy and cooked perfectly every time. My only gripe is it's pricy. $18 for the Big Jim that doesn't even have an egg on it, plus a side salad that's just greens with vinaigrette, doesn't feel like a great value. But it's tasty, and I love the selection of classic southern brunch fare. read more

Welcome Diner - Big Jim - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Upon entering with my Service Dog, I was informed that we would be "welcome" on the patio in 100 degree weather but not "welcome" inside. Alas, not feeling "welcomed" at all, we left. No service, no stars. Interesting name. read more

Everything was absolutely delicious. Definitely need to come back and try everything else on the menu. Service was friendly, ambiance gave a laid back west coast diner. read more

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Great lunch spot with fast and friendly service. Iced chai was good, would definitely like to come back for breakfast! Did not realize but the menus change! read more

Welcome Diner - Chicken melt - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Meh. Food was fair. Service was slow and I ended up paying $18 for a fried chicken sandwich with NO SIDES.

One of the best burgers ever. Loved the ambience and the staff was welcoming and wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed the Welcome Diner. Cool neighborhood too. read more

Welcome Diner - Diner - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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First of all, Jesse! He totally welcomed us, as did everyone. Inside/outside eating Look at the menu, here online. The place is cracking with cool vibes, character, and has that "where have been my new friends feel?" Scratch kitchen: you might wait a second but totally worth it!! Everything's good! No need to point any one out thing out though we ate the chicken melt and macaroni and cheese! Can't go wrong. Please support these small private restaurants over the franchises. We don't need more national chains: keep our dollars in the community whenever possible! Thanks Jesse and Crew for a great meal and break! read more

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Small quiet hidden gem downtown. Delicious menu items...Reasonably priced. Patio dining is a must.

Vegan good inside historic 1945 diner. It is super cute on the inside. No TVs! It's got live plants and disco ball. Old west diner vibes. FOOD: Great vegan menu. I got the jackfruit po boy. It was delicious. There is a nice vinegar taste and tang. I ordered the tofu scramble to reheat in the morning. PRICE: $17 for vegans andwich and side salad with citrus champagne dressing plus tip is about $20 for a meal. I am from LA that's average (if not low per entree). SERVICE: As an introvert I appreciate the low key vibes from the waitress and bartender. read more

I have to come back for the burger and breakfast next time. I honestly saw that they had a bourbon pecan pie and solely came in here for that lol! I'd say it was pretty good but I wouldn't come back again for it. I also ended up getting just a side of fries which were perfectly crispy but the downside was they were super tiny. Almost felt like the crumbs of the bin. I still found this was a great spot and would come back again. Prices are good too! read more

A modern take on old school diner vibes with good food, good vibes, and good service. Visiting from Vegas. This place was a recommendation from a friend living in Phoenix. The diner was located tucked away in the middle of a neighborhood. The outside reminded me of a fallout shelter with decorations taken straight from the 40s. I ordered the welcome burger. 3 words. BEST BURGER EVER (and I'd like to call myself a burger crackhead). The only things that I didn't like about my order was the fries which seemed like fries at the bottom of the bag. And that they don't have regular ranch. Just a house made chiptole-ish tasting ranch. Other than that, service was personable, attentive, and friendly. If you like good burgers and cool vibes. Check out Welcome Diner! read more

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Tried out Welcome Diner for a weekday dinner. The atmosphere and menu selections did not disappoint. Situated in the Garfield district, Welcome Diner is located within a residential neighborhood with only street parking options. Luckily we had no issues securing a spot out front. The menu has a nice array of vegetarian and meat-loving selections. We tried the fried green tomato sandwich and the Big Jim chicken sandwich with a fried egg. The fried green tomato sandwich unfortunately lacked flavor and there was barely any chipotle ranch on the bread. Even adding hot sauce couldn't resuscitate the sandwich, luckily the paired Mac n cheese was creamy and delicious. The Big Jim was doused in gravy, so no flavor lacking there! The portion was large and came with a heaping of fries. Overall the service was attentive and the restaurant has a fun vibe. I'm not ready to give up on this place just yet! I'll be trying something new on the menu that hopefully packs more punch read more

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Cute and quirky diner. Friendly staff. Kinda gives you at Portland Oregon vibe. The venue is small,but still has the basics. There is indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Love, love, love Welcome Diner. First of all, the atmosphere is kind of hipster cool classic diner, definitely not fancy, but definitely interesting. From the artwork, to the random stickers everywhere to the pinatas in the tiny hallway to the bathrooms, this place just has personality. There is even a disco ball in the entrance and playground horses in the outdoor seating area. There is a little bar, and a dessert shelf with delicious looking pies. When we got there, there was a wait for a table inside, so we sat at the counter. This turned out to be pretty cool, because we could watch them cooking up the food. They really have it down to an art. When the cook cut my sandwich in half, some of the delicious filling squeezed out. I could have kissed him because he scooped up the wayward filling and put it right on my plate, instead of just leaving it there and wiping it away. The food here is so, so, so good. It's not light, heart healthy fare, but it doesn't matter because it is so, so, so good. I had the chicken melt, which is a chicken salad (not your typical chicken salad) on buttered, grilled Noble bread with cheese, lettuce and tomato. My son had the Big Jim, a huge piece of boneless fried chicken topped with bacon, cheese, and delicious sausage gravy sandwiched between a biscuit--a biscuit that was cut in half, buttered and grilled. And the fries? Like everything else, so, so, so good. One of these days I'm going to get out there early for breakfast. In sure it's fantastic, because every time we've been here everything has been. read more

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Casual yet thoughtful and friendly service for our late night stop. Fittingly our first eats in town. The pulled pork fries were incredible. Crispy thin fries dressed with a rich Carolina BBQ gravy with mounds of pulled pork topped with a very bright zippy cabbage slaw to balance all the rich salty flavors beneath. My fried green tomato sandwich was also delicious, with each ingredient fresh and thoughtfully prepared. I thought it could have used another sauce or something additional to add another flavor profile, but it was still very tasty and I finished it all. The bread was especially fresh. I would return as a welcome back to Phoenix anytime. read more

Welcome Diner - Pulled pork fries with Carolina BBQ sauce and pickled cabbage slaw. Delectable - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Arrived to this spot after a long drive. I had glanced the menu over before arriving and didn't have time to call. I was just hoping they had fried green tomatoes! As soon as we walked in, staff was super welcoming , we were greeted and seated quickly. The place is nostalgic, diner back in the day vibe with counter seating and tables around inside and outside sunny seating was available too. They had the misters going to keep you cool outside. It brings down the temp quite a bit and makes it comfortable to seat outdoors. Many jars and old fashioned memorabilia decorate the place. The counter seating it's where it's at. You get to see all the magic behind the cooking action take place. I debated between an old fashioned burger once it was time to order but stuck to my original plan of the fried green tomatoes. I had the sandwich with the salad. Green tomatoes were perfectly breaded and seasoned and the bread got this sandwich was toasted yet very chewy inside, just right. The bread had this Succotash tangy sweet spread that brought out the sweetness of those fried green tomatoes. I enjoyed my sandwich very much. We also got an order of the poutine fries. They were smothered in country gravy. They fries were tasty but I think we should have ordered their biscuits and gravy instead. I was pretty full, servings are good size. I didn't think I'd get desert but I was eying their pies as soon as we walked in and they were running low from what I saw but hoped they had more in the back. Still, I decided to go for it and was able to snag a slice of that chocolate bourbon pecan pie! Oweeee, that was sooooo good. Had them slap a mound of vanilla ice cream on top of that and it was heavenly. I was very happy with the service and everything else, I enjoyed my meal experience here. Thank you so much. read more

Welcome Diner - Fried Green tomato sandwich with a side of salad - Diners Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Incredibly eclectic and expansive menu where they' were willing to modify or change any dish. The staff were incredibly helpful in making suggestions and the food itself was wonderful. read more

Love this place . Amazing food every single time we come here. And love the vibe of the place read more

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"Welcome Diner", well I sure did feel welcome! Super fun, simple decor and nice ambiance which is perfect because once you start tasting the food, you never want to leave. I returned the next day to sample their breakfast and "Welcome" did not disappoint. Service is also friendly, informative and on point. We were in Phoenix for just a couple of days for basketball game and we had to go back. Give it a shot (pun intended) read more