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    40th Street Cafe

    4.3 (318 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, American, Cafes
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Busy Sunday morning
    Adam S.

    Solid hole-in-the-wall breakfast place. Small and tight, the service is genuine and lovely. Food is definitely diner style with generous portions and fairly priced. Find this place and enjoy.

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    Brad W.

    Went back to try the lunch. Had a great turkey melt with green chilies and hot crisp fries. Probably needed a bit of nayo, but great turkey quality.

    Chili Verde  Eggs, Benedict  Country fried steak
    Natasha B.

    Chili Verde was the BOMB!!! Chicken Benedict was really good, country fried steak was really good. Everything was D-LISH!!! So so YUMMY!!!!!

    Pork Roll (Taylor Ham) egg & cheese on sourdough.
    Donata N.

    It had been a few years since I had been here. Not because the food and service isn't great, we just don't live in the area. Was craving pork roll (it's a Jersey thing), my husband had the day off for our anniversary and were going to be close by for another errand so 40th St. was the perfect spot. Ordered my regular breakfast sandwich subbing the pork roll for standard breakfast meat. ($3.99 upcharge but well worth it). Husband ordered the Polish sausage breakfast. Place is full of regulars the wait staff know on a first name basis. Food comes out quickly and hot. Mine was perfect. Husband's would have been but he ordered hashbrowns but received home fries. Home fries cooked great but he hates potato skin. His scrambled eggs cooked nicely and polish sausage split and caramelized on the flat top. My sandwich was as it always is. Bread and pork roll griddled perfectly. Egg over medium, cheese melty. This sandwich is a taste of home for me. Two eggs instead of one would have made my year. This little spot serves great breakfast at a decent price. Personable customer service in a clean atmosphere. Thank you 40th St. Cafe for making my anniversary breakfast a wonderful experience.

    Addie S.

    We are back! Kim is there! Everything felt better! Food is delicious! Kudos. We are back to our Sunday visits.

    Ultimate skillet and country fried steak and eggs.
    Carol W.

    Love this little Cafe! The staff is amazingly friendly, the food is always great no matter what I have had, and the prices are unbelievable! It is a cozy Cafe so sometimes there is a little wait but well worth it!

    Biscuit and egg scramble with some homemade salsa on the side.
    Dale B.

    Was up in North Phoenix for a doctor's appointment, and stopped in 40th Street Cafe for breakfast. This is my style of breakfast restaurant - small diner, servers knew most of the people, clean, and reasonable prices on the menu. Had the scramble, which included a large biscuit, slices of ham, scrambled eggs, and hash browns, all topped with really good sausage gravy. Great portion - fast service. Will definitely make a point of coming back when in this area of the Valley. They have a bustling to-go service as well.

    Hamburger patty and eggs over easy, hash browns, toast , great tasting ice tea

    This is a hole in the wall , with great food and service, the food was fresh and tasty , we started out going to Dennys on 32st and bell , walked in and was told 20 minutes for a table , we walked out in five minutes, headed to 40th street cafe , Food was great , wife ordered a omelet with avacado and jalapeños which wasn't on the menu they made it to her order. I had a hamburger patty and two eggs over easy hash browns and toast , was delicious, recommend this place over any Dennys , they are always busy in the morning

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    8 years ago

    Great service! Coffee cup never went cold! Corn beef hash was perfectly done! I will be back! Heads up you can order half a waffle.

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    The fact they kept skipping over us after waiting a whole 1 hr outside smh but beside that the food was ok for a hole in the wall spot.

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    Small place . You sit pretty close to others but the food is very good huge portions and the staff are do nice you feel at home.

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    I really enjoy this place. It is always busy and the food and service are great. It's the small town resturant in the big city.

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    Great place. The food was good. The prices were reasonable, and the service was great. It's a great neighborhood joint.

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    4.4
    (1.5k reviews)
    12.5 mi
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    Amazing neighborhood spot for drinks and bites with a beautiful patio. Solid vegan options,…read morewholesome brunch vibes and very kind staff who bring the nostalgia to life.

    Good food, spoiled by bad service. We have been curious…read moreabout 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.

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    5 & Diner

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    3.5
    (611 reviews)
    8.4 mi
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    We had been at the Hermosa since Wednesday, we were served a beautiful dinner and Friday evening,…read morewe were fortunate to have reservations at the Wine Cellar!!! Come Saturday evening, we thought our son would fly in early enough, on his way back from North Carolina, to take him to Lon's restaurant at the resort. Unfortunately, due to delays he was not able to make it to the resort until after ten. By that time, most restaurants are closed for the evening!!! After a quick search, apart from the traditional 24/7s, we spotted the 5 & Diner, and it was close enough to get there within ten minutes! When we drove up, we were mildly surprised, a little retro, a restaurant we are not used to...upon entering the establishment, the staff was prompt, friendly, and we were seated in a nice booth right away. Our server, Danielle A was extremely helpful with the menu items, wonderfully cheerful, prompt on our orders, and could not have been more attentive!!! The food was well prepared, hot, very flavorful, and timely!!! We were extremely surprised and found this restaurant checked all of the boxes...not to mention surprisingly reasonable!!! By the way, the air conditioner was set at a perfect temperature for the triple digits of Phoenix!!! We would go back again!!! Humbly and respectfully, FLK

    I love coming here at any time of the day! The 24 hour service is definitely the main reason I…read morevisit when I'm hungry at odd hours. The food is always good whether its 2am or 10am, and the serving sizes are perfect for the price. I personally love The Reuben, and the fries it comes with are just the right amount of crispy.

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    Diner 50

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    4.7
    (346 reviews)
    14.4 mi
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    I had some coworkers visiting from out of town so I wanted to find a solid breakfast spot to visit…read morenear our office. We LOVED our visit to Diner 50 and this is now my go-to breakfast spot downtown. Everything was perfection. We loved the art inside and outside, music, and vibe. Our server was warm, enthusiastic, and had immaculate timing. We appreciated how playful and passionate she was. I swear she knew the name of every guest who walked through the door, and asked them thoughtful questions about their loved ones or travels. This is obviously a place that people return to and become regulars at. An excellent sign. What we were not expecting (and SO DELIGHTED WITH) was the cat rescue space through the adjoining wall. We are all cat-obsessed, so walking in and seeing a room full of absolute sweeties playing around added 100,000 points to the experience. The coffee? Epic. Served in a nearly soup bowl sized cup (hot) or gigantic mason jar (iced). Diner coffee can sometimes leave much to be desired but this coffee was soooo delicious and strong. The food? So awesome. I went with a classic breakfast plate - eggs, sausage, potatoes, blueberry pancakes. I added a biscuit because the menu said they were homemade and I had to try it. It was exceptional, I would go back just for the sausage and biscuit and coffee. My coworker got the huevos rancheros with red and green sauce and I was massively jealous. Everyone left over-caffeinated with bellies full of delicious food and hearts warm from being so well taken care of by our lovely server and getting to play with kitties. The prices are fair, the food and coffee are delicious and homemade, and the service is exceptional. I am someone who really values being involved with my community, so I feel great about spending my money somewhere that is clearly beloved by my neighbors and pours back into them. Thank you Diner 50 for being such an unexpected delight!

    Everything about this place is great--the design is really cool and the staff were very friendly…read more I ordered the ribeye steak and eggs. When it came out, the steak was smaller than I expected and pretty chewy. It also seemed much leaner than what I usually expect from a ribeye, with very little marbling. Because of that, it didn't have the tenderness or flavor I normally associate with that cut. I'd still recommend this place overall since my friends enjoyed their food and everything else was good. I'd just personally skip the steak next time and try something else.

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    Countertop dining with a screen projector in front displaying the Andy Griffin Show
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    MacAlpine's Diner & Soda Fountain

    MacAlpine's Diner & Soda Fountain

    4.2
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    11.4 mi
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    MacAlpines is one of the best restaurants in Phoenix! I am a huge fan of the pulled pork sandwich…read morewith a side of carrot raisin salad (I don't think that side is on their menu, but it's an amazing choice!) All the ice cream sodas are wonderful, but their strawberry ice cream is my favorite by far. The Casablanca (strawberry ice cream and mango soda) is my go-to dessert. The servers are all extremely friendly and make sure your meal is out to you quickly. I've often had times when multiple people come over to check on me if my food is not out yet. The only downside is that it is a small space, so sometimes it can get pretty packed during busy hours. Despite that, though, I've never had to wait too long for a seat or a counter space. Really delicious food, cannot recommend enough!

    If you have never heard of MacAlpine's, this is your chance to read on! Opened in 1929, it was…read moreoriginally called "Birch's Pharmacy" and true to most pharmacies back then, it had a soda fountain. Fast forward nine years to 1938, and Fred MacAlpine purchased it, renaming it for his namesake, and operating it as a full-service pharmacy and soda fountain until 1991. It was then purchased by a couple who still own it today and have kept it in as much of its original condition as possible, including the soda fountain, the counter, and the malt machine. When you park and walk to the front of the yellow building, you can't help but feel joy. The storefront windows, the antiques, all of it make you wonder just how far back in time you're going to travel. Once you've stepped foot inside and onto the checkered floor, you can't help but smile at the counter, all of the antiques from decades past, and the wait staff who wears 1950s uniforms. We slid into our wood booth with the tiny jukebox on the wall and immediately got to reviewing the extensive menu. Everything... and I mean EVERYTHING... looked good. Bonus: They have gluten-free bread! My husband chose the cheeseburger and I chose the turkey BLT (on gluten-free bread) - both were delicious! We then opted to share a mint chocolate chip milkshake that was created on the original 1940s machine - something that completed the experience. When we were done, we were fortunate enough to chat with Monica Heizenrader, co-owner of MacAlpine's wth her daughter. She is a very kind woman who is very passionate about keeping the history of this diner alive, even taking to selling antiques (in the other rooms of the building) to help support the upkeep. However, with rising costs and some family challenges, it's getting tough. She was proud to have kept this going as long as she and her family have and even mentioned some of the more notable people that have stepped into the diner over the decades, including Barry Goldwater (a regular), Joan Ganz Cooney (one of the creators of Sesame Street), Frank Lloyd Wright, Aunt Maud, Marshall Good, Wayne Newton (who was discovered by a talent scout there), and more! If you're not able to visit Phoenix and this beautiful place any time soon, consider making a donation to keep it open - the link can be found on their website.

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    4.2
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    23.8 mi
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    Instant nostalgia walking in as this location used to be a 5 & Diner that I'd been frequenting…read moresince 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!

    Thanks Nana Dee's and our wonderful waitress, Valerie - that's 3 gentlemen extremely well-fed and…read moretaken 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

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