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Found this place while searching the internet for Phoenix's best chicken fried steak. I will say it's definitely one of the best I've had in a while and I really enjoyed eating here. Service was great and the food was even better. They also serve mimosas by the bottle. This place definitely hit the spot for what I was looking for.
I was looking for something new in the area and rolling through Yelp when I came across this cute little diner so I decided let's go have dinner. I found it really whimsical, knowing that this was a place that's really low-key hidden in a neighborhood which made it even more enjoyable. They have inside and outside seating and it really looks like a diner from back in the day with a little hippie touch, we created it right away when we came in and asked where we like to sit and give a menu as well as a happy hour menu. The menu is small, but there's so many delicious choices on there unfortunately, we did not get to try the deviled eggs cause they were out of one of the ingredients so we definitely have to come back but we order the mac & cheese 10 out of 10 with hot sauce. The fries were nicely crispy and slightly over salted from my taste. the chicken biscuit was a 10 out of 10 and my burger was a 10 out of 10 I didn't make a edit to my burger because I don't like bread and butter pickles but they were more than welcome to give me the dill pickles. We didn't know that it was happy hour so we did get some Palomas which were a 20 out of 20 we definitely have to come back and try the eggs and many other menu items. We didn't get any dessert because we were way too full, but it looked very great on pictures. They will be seeing us in the future no doubt.
I have been a few times in the past but realized they moved and upgraded on my latest visit. Same great retro diner feel with yummy burgers, fries, and sandwiches. Cute for a date night in the downtown area or with family/friends. Service was great and helpful, and our picky eater gives it two thumbs up! We will be back
If you're looking for a diner with fresh food, great vibes, and excellent accessibility, Welcome Diner is definitely worth a visit! One thing I always pay attention to is accessibility, and Welcome Diner does a great job. They offer accessible parking, a ramp for easy entry, accessible seating options, and accessible restrooms. It's always nice to find a place that makes dining comfortable and welcoming for everyone. The diner offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and the patio is pet-friendly for those who enjoy bringing their furry friends along. Parking is available in the back of the restaurant, with additional street parking nearby. The atmosphere is a fun blend of retro and hipster charm. Inside you'll find cozy booths, tabletops, accessible seating, and even a disco ball that adds a unique touch to the space. Despite being a popular and often busy spot, the environment remains relaxed and not overly loud, making it easy to enjoy your meal and conversation. What really stood out to me was the freshness of the food. Welcome Diner proudly supports local vendors and sources ingredients from Arizona farms and businesses, and you can absolutely taste the difference. Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful! We tried: The Lil Birdy Chicken Biscuit Brussels Sprouts The Big Jim Every dish was delicious. The Lil Birdy Chicken Biscuit and Brussels Sprouts were part of the Happy Hour menu and were only $5 each, making them an incredible value. The Big Jim was over $14 and was hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor. At first, we were a little surprised by some of the menu prices, but once we discovered their Happy Hour specials, it made a lot more sense. Happy Hour is available: All Day Tuesday Monday-Thursday from 3 PM-6 PM Friday & Saturday from 10 PM-Close The staff was friendly, attentive, and helped make the experience even better. Overall, Welcome Diner is a family-friendly restaurant with fresh locally sourced food, great accessibility features, a fun atmosphere, and excellent Happy Hour deals. Definitely a spot I'd visit again!
I just ate the best breakfast I've had in Phoenix. I'm not kidding. On a whim I crossed seventh street and found a very hip corner in the Garfield district. I have been wanting to check out the welcome diner and it's a quiet weekend in Phoenix so here we go. First, it was busy; I'm guessing it typically is. We found our favorite bar spot quickly though and got to it. You get a great view of the chefs hard at work when sitting here and the show was awesome. Old school diner meets modern culinary fare (chicken livers are the first thing on the menu) and these gentlemen were putting in the work! Watching them put together chicken fried steak, perfect eggs, the best breakfast potato's I've ever had and more was a treat. It also made for some serious anticipation and I was not disappointed. Best chicken fried steak in town I would bet money on it. Potatoes roasted and seasoned to perfection and a melt in your mouth biscuit served with homemade jam. It was wonderful and surreal simultaneously. Our hostess was charming and greeted us with a huge, infectious smile. Am I coming back?? Silly question. The chef even complimented my hat! A nice reminder that the Welcome Diner, like myself, is LOCAL! Do not miss.
Food was a 10/10 and always keeps me coming back. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We tried the fried chicken sandwhich, Mac and cheese (to die for), and the pancakes for a little sweetness. Service is quick and all the staff is very personable. All this food and drinks for $36 which is a steal. Cute little restaurant and can't wait to come back!
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.
In a word: amazing. Fantastic food, great service, and killer vibe. Everything we ate was awesome - from the Caesar salad to the fried green tomatoes sandwich to the house made ginger lemonade, all were excellent. Vibe was throwback at 100%. Would definitely recommend! Also great for kids!
I enjoyed the feeling overall, very family friendly. It had a great feel and I liked the theme/vibe. The bathrooms were okay, like the theme but not the cleanest. The hostess and the waiter were amazing. We had the pleasure of talking to a cool gentlemen who was a cool native of Phoenix. I traveled from Tucson and wanted to give this Diner a try. Overall I would give this place a 3/5 stars. Huevos rancheros- disappointed it wasn't the traditional salsa bandera (onion, tomato, Jalepeno) but it was good. Different twist with the rib with eggs. The chips were soggy when I got my food. I liked the red onions, it added a little kick to the food on top of what the food offers to begin with. 6/10 Eggs over medium- not too runny how I like it. Velvety, the eggs weren't burnt crispy and was delightful. Meat was umami, savory and tender. Different than what I expected, had a little kick of spice. Beans were dry and bland. Not very impressed. 3/10 Pancakes were okay. A little dry for my taste but they were fluffy. The syrup with it was tasty. 5/10. I enjoyed this restaurant but I think it was a bit pricey for everything we ordered.
Good food, spoiled by bad service. We have been curious about this place ever since we stopped and talked to the person seating people while we were waiting for our reservation across the street. He mentioned a pickle martini, which I ordered at lunch and was very good. My wife ordered the welcome burger and enjoyed it except for them getting the toppings wrong. Our granddaughter really liked her mac and cheese and there was a generous serving of sliced fruit. And my Jose Burger had just enough spice and was very tasty. That what's the good. So we stopped here for lunch on a Friday about 12:30 with our 3-year-old granddaughter. Our initial server barely said two words to us and we felt like we were an imposition. When we ordered my wife asked did they have Pepsi or Coke products he said we have bottles and cans of everything, so she ordered a Coke. It was Mexican Coke which is fine, but $5, and it wasn't until we noticed other people had cans of regular Coke and realized he did not give us a choice. When we ordered our burgers, again he barely said two words and did not ask us how we wanted them cooked even though the menu says cook to order. When we got them they were very rare, see the picture, which we're okay with although we would have ordered them a little more done. My wife said no onions on hers, and of course there was onions on her berger. Later we were served by a waitress who was much more friendly and we realize was probably just not there yet when we sat down, so the initial waiter didn't really care what we thought since we weren't going to be his customers at the end. So sadly what could have been a very pleasant lunch was spoiled by the initial waiter, even though the food was good we may not be back.
** 1 STAR ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE SERVICE. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!** If I could give zero stars for service, I would. My friends and I are five women of color visiting from California, and we decided to stop at Welcome Diner around **8:07 PM** because it looked like a cute spot to grab some food. Unfortunately, what we got was an experience that made us feel anything but welcome. Our server, Antonio had an attitude from the start and acted like doing his job was an inconvenience. The restaurant was NOT busy, so there was absolutely no excuse for how poorly we were treated. We ordered mac and cheese, fried chicken livers, two steak frites, a grilled cheese with tomato soup, and Brussels sprouts. By 8:53 PM, we STILL had not received our food. I politely asked Antonio where our order was, especially since the restaurant closes at 9 PM. Meanwhile, a group of approximately six WHITE men who arrived AFTER us had already received their food. Then a single customer who came in around 8:30 PM also got their food before our table. At that point, we were sitting there watching everyone else eat while wondering what exactly was happening with our order. Then our food finally comes out--and guess what? **THE STEAK FRITES WERE COLD. LITERALLY COLD TO THE TOUCH.** So we waited forever just to receive food that clearly had been sitting somewhere instead of being brought to our table. And again, the restaurant wasn't even busy. I told Antonio the steaks were cold and that I didn't want them. I asked him to take BOTH steaks back and simply remove them from the bill. His response? "You guys want a free steak." No. We wanted the food we ordered to be served properly. I repeated that I didn't want the steaks and just wanted them removed from the bill. His response: "More for us." EXCUSE ME?! literally WTF. After already receiving terrible service, waiting nearly an hour for our food, watching other customers who arrived after us get served first, and then receiving cold food, THAT was his response? That comment was incredibly disrespectful and completely unnecessary. It turned an already terrible experience into an absolutely unacceptable one. And somehow it gets even better: THE BRUSSELS SPROUTS WE ORDERED NEVER EVEN CAME OUT. And as five women of color, sitting there watching groups of other customers who arrived after us receive their food while we continued waiting, the treatment absolutely gave us the impression that something was off. I'm not going to tell anyone else what their intentions were, but i know how the experience made us feel, and it did not feel welcoming. We were visiting from California and were genuinely excited to try this place. Instead, we left feeling disrespected and completely disappointed. Welcome Diner? More like Welcome... if you're willing to tolerate terrible service. Management needs to seriously rethink how customers are being treated and retrain Antonio on basic customer service, professionalism, and how to speak to paying customers. Management itself needs to learn how to properly handle a customer complaint instead of standing by while the situation gets worse. We came for dinner. We got cold food, missing food, an attitude, and disrespect. Never again
My husband and I stopped by during happy hour... loved the atmosphere, service and food. Will definitely return. $1 beer can't beat that. The brussel sprouts were delicious!!!
Absolutely incredible. The service was amazing everyone cares about what they do multiple staff checked on us and made us feel right at home. The food was incredible the sauce was so consistent and had such deep flavor profiles starting off as a beef gravy into a deep dive peppercorn and shallot. The steak was cooked perfectly and incredibly tender. Don't forget to order a biscuit it's almost got a sourdough taste and the jam they made was such an incredible compliment that flirted with deep sweet and tart flavors absolutely worth returning for alone. The small diner feel and the fact that it was nestled in a small family neighborhood made it feel like a true hidden gem. I'll definitely be coming back. As a former server and cook these are the places I love to visit.
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This place was so quaint. I love the fact they have plants everywhere the outside was adorable and I'd venture to say rustic. It reminded me of one of my favorite video games to be honest & that might be why I loved it so much. Service was super friendly and recommended amazing food. My partner I was with got the Cheesy Grits with chorizo & it was delectable. I got the biscuits & Benedict which was scrumptious. The eggs were beautifully poached which honestly I will say I'm surprised as I've been let down so much recently. The hollandaise sauce was *chefs kiss* The pie delightful & a little refreshing- personally the crust was a little thicc but it was still yummy. Definitely will be back ^_^ read more
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I had the chance to get into Welcome Diners new spot on opening night-- Wow! I could not believe how inviting and "Welcome" the new place is! The patio is still comfortable and inviting with that order at the window vibe! I cannot wait to bring my dog to the new place!! Inside they kept the same vibe at the trailer just bigger! The open kitchen concept is fun to sit at the bar and be a part of the action! The low booths are super comfortable and allow you to take it all in-- not to mention a Disco Ball!!! What?!?! So fun!! On to the best part of 2.0-- THE FOOD!! YUM!! There are still my favorites from 1.0 (the amazing No Way Jose Burger and the Bumblebee!!) BUT NOW There are some new dishes that are too good to pass up: The Pickled Shrimp Toast is a must try!! Light and airy foam on toasted Noble bread-- ummm yes please!!! Seafood etouffee-- the rice was perfectly cooked and had the right amount of acid to balance the whole dish!! Chorizo Meatloaf: if my Nana made meatloaf--this would be it but better! The sauce on this dish is the right balance of flavors to leave an empty plate!! (I would have licked my plate, but people were watching!!) The desserts are just as tasty as before!! The last mentionable is the cocktail menu!! The classics are still there - Hurricane!! (cheers from across the room) and then there are some new amazing drinks to help you settle into the comfy booths!! Kudos to the whole Welcome Crew on the new spot!! I am craving another Welcome Diner fix!!! read more
8 years ago
Let me cut to the chase: the flavors here are absolutely superb. If you're looking for robust and full-bodied comforting flavors with original pairings at a budget-friendly rate: this is a fantastic choice. I'm in love with this location and their menu and I've barely made a ding in their menu! As an undying sweets foodie, I tried two of their desserts first: the tepary bean spiced custard pie with cornmeal crust and a hibiscus whip, and a salted bourbon caramel chocolate chip pecan pie slice. ...there's a reason why I don't have photos. I went in for a sample and couldn't stop! I ate both slices in the time it takes to breathe two breaths and they were stunningly good!! The salted caramel chocolate chip pecan pie was really the standout if you like thick, decadent, heavy flavors (so for many, consider sharing with a loved one!) The tepary bean spiced custard pie reminded me a lot of a version of pumpkin pie with both texture and flavor...which has everything to do with the "spiced" component of the pie. There was also included a hibiscus whip which actually separated and added a sweet essence that enhanced the flavor and separated the textures of the slice. Definitely something unique and try-worthy, but maybe not a repeat buy (it isn't for me). Cons: parking is difficult and all street oriented, and the hours...this is definitely not a location good for pick-up around end-of-work day, it's a commitment to an evening at the restaurant type of place. Heads up of menu changes: sometimes they are last minute (via Instagram posting) and shortly lived (don't always plan on offerings being available multiple days in a row)...for someone driving from Peoria, I appreciate a greater heads up so I can adjust my schedule to drive down for the exciting eats... Will I be back? Very likely and next time I'm hoping to dig into some savory plates! (Pb&j burger, I got my eye on you!) read more
8 years ago
Downtown Phoenix unite! Their new location is amazing. Old school diner feel, disco ball and all. We had the biscuits and gravy (so yum!), the poutine fries (no complaints), and chorizo Mac and cheese (Lord have mercy!) Kyle was our bartender and he made some awesome suggestions, which we followed! Good food. Good vibes. Good people. A+ in my book! read more
4 years ago
I had this place on my list of places to check out because I noticed they had a good amount of vegan options. I decided to check them out for brunch. I will say though they have a brunch menu, there are no vegan options on it, but luckily they have an all day breakfast menu that had a vegan option. I ordered the tofu scram-bowl and it was hands down the best vegan scramble I've ever had. I added avocado to it and I highly recommend ordering it that way because their avocado was so fresh and a nice touch to the dish. The arugula that's piled on top seemed misplaced. I ate it separately as a little salad because the scramble didn't really need it. The sauce that's drizzled on top was what stole the show. It has a perfect amount of heat and an amazing flavor to it. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and my god their lattes are amazing. The vanilla flavoring was subtle and it wasn't too sweet. The espresso had a nice rich flavor. This was the best vegan breakfast that I've had in Phoenix thus far. They have a nice patio with misters on that make the heat manageable. We opted for sitting inside, and the inside has a nice diner feel to it. I will definitely be coming back to check out their happy hour, and more of their vegan menu items. They also have rotating vegan comfort food on Thursdays! read more
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Honestly, my favorite place to eat late night in Phoenix. LOVE the set-up with kiosk-type ordering and picnic tables, reminds me of little food joints in the pacific northwest. I ordered a burger and mac & cheese. Can't go wrong with any of the options. The mac & cheese is some of the best I've ever had! read more
11 years ago
So glad I found this place! My friend and I walked over on First Friday after a guy recommended it to us and described it as a place with great "comfort food." It's a few blocks from the more populated, business portion of Roosevelt. Since we were walking at night, it was a little sketchy given it was dark and there were barely any street lights. But the food and service were well worth the 5 minute creepy walk. Plus it made it more of an adventure ;) This places feels like an outdoor diner, located on a residential block. You order your food at a window and then find a seat outside in the cute little lot. Despite the fact it was First Friday, the wait wasn't long at all. I think this is because, as I mentioned, it's a bit off the main strip of Roosevelt. We were able to easily find a comfortable place to sit and the service was great. I loved how patient the woman taking our order was and her enthusiasm describing their menu :) There's nothing worse than when you're excited to try a new place and the service is lackluster. This woman took her time and even checked on us later once our food arrived. I tried the crunchy peanut butter, bacon burger with pickles and cheddar cheese. I know, right?! Sounds crazy! It was highly recommended by the person in front of me in line. And just way too weird for me to not try ---and man, am I glad I did! It was SO GOOD! The flavors actually really complimented each other, especially the saltiness of the peanut butter/bacon and sweetness of the peanut butter/pickles. The bun was also fantastic and fresh. Descent beef portion too. It came with a side of fries which were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be returning. There are a bunch of other delicious sounding items I'd like to try. A place with a cool, hipster vibe to it and the food, service, and unique menu are outstanding!! read more
7 years ago
I Absolutely LOVE this Place!!!! My Son came home with a Fried Green Tomato Sandwich I had never had a fried green tomato's as a sandwich?? I tried it and Instantly there was a Party Going on in my Mouth!!!! This young man Knows Good food!!! The crispy tomato accompanied with corn relish along with the chipotle ranch & arugula served on sourdough bread this is such a Amazing melody of Goodness!!! It's a "Must" try it's actually my favorite I have to force myself to order something else and sometimes I still take a sandwich to go because it's just as good eaten later...I must mention that I'm really not a Big Pie ester but I Absolutely Love their Pies!!! sometimes I stop by hi for a slice of pie on the go!!! The atmosphere is like a Retro Diner experience this is a new Location the grew out of the old space due to increased popularity read more
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First time in after eying this spit for months. Was absolutely CRAVING a burger and I have not found a decent burger in PHX in the year I've lived here. And I've tried them all... The Champion is just that, super juicy & flavorful & cooked to perfection. This is my pick for the BEST BURGER IN PHOENIX HANDS DOWN. This is where you go when you actually appreciate a good burger, and by good burger I mean; medium rare, savory, and not overloaded with toppings like hopdoddy & zinburger... the focus is on the meat & that my friends is how a good burger turns into a great burger. Gtfo with the double well done patties & fancy toppings. Roomate even said it was better than Gordan Ramsays. Cannot wait to try the poutine & the biscuit sammys read more
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Bumblebee was amazing! So much flavor and the biscuit was soo flakey!!!! It's important to know that unlike the burgers the biscuits don't come with sides. And the jackfruit fries aren't served in the morning which was a bit of a bummer. But regardless it was still filling. We got the hash brown casserole as an extra, and it was good! A bit on the heavy side to be honest. There was a lot of cheese on the top but if that's what you are looking for then def give it a shot! For me is was just too cheesy and heavy, I like a bit of egg in my hash brown casserole but just personal preference. Also this is probs the first time I don't choose the booth and we sat at the counter, which I totally recommend for old diner vibes and you see the whole process which was awesome. The servers and chefs were awesome and really friendly! read more
7 years ago
This is there famous Whiskey Sour I usually get when I come. The cherry inside makes it perfect. Also is a little birdy with an egg. My friend got a twice fried chicken dinner read more
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I really enjoyed my meal at Welcome Diner. It was a long day of travel from the East coast. I almost missed the first flight, so no time to grab a bite. I arrived in PHX hangry! This meal (pork and greens) hit the spot. It would be a lot if you are not very hungry. I *almost* had leftovers , but I handled it. Lol. The soft egg was perfect. The grits were savory and coarser than grits in the southeast. I was impressed to find decent collards out here in Arizona. I'm a southerner and I'm gonna give you two thumbs up! read more
4 years ago
It's a cute little trailer/hipster restaurant in Phoenix (walking distance from ASU campus.) My friend took us here for a late dinner when I was visiting and I'm glad he did. The cashier was really nice and helpful especially when I asked what she recommended for food/to drink. I ended up ordering a beer with the Carol which was a biscuit sandwich with pulled pork. It was a really big portion (ended up taking half home). The biscuit was nice and fluffy - a little too thick for me personally. The coleslaw was surprisingly good (I normally don't like it but found myself liking this one). Good place for a quick meal/to hang out outside. read more
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929 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
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When does the kitchen close?
Midnight Friday and Saturday I think 10 pm other days
Is there gluten free options available on the menu?
There are a select few but they are very rooted in their current options they don't have Dr. Pepper either.
Is your patio dog friendly?
Yes! Lots of seating outside and all dog friendly on the patio. There's a walk up window you can order at from outside
Do they have gluten free buns available for burgers?
No. But you can get a burger patty on a bed of argula
It appears this is only an outdoor venue. Is this true?
There is ample seating inside both at tables and a counter. I think the other answers may be outdated.
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