Been meaning to try this since we pass it often. The diner…read moreis smaller, but we were able to immediately get seated and service is quick. The highlights are the large coffee mugs, the portion sizes, and that they menu items are made with thought, so the only customization made was no butter on the bread. Tried both the protein breakfast and the build your own omelette. The protein breakfast was perfect as at came with cottage cheese and avocado included, and there was salsa verde on the side. I dumped that over the top and let everything absorb. zit was the right amount of food and great flavor. The build you own omelette is a customization in itself, but the fruit cup made it stand out as it was larger and included bananas at the bottom with enough blueberries and strawberries. They do have a ~$2 card fee, but for the cost of breakfast that wasn't enough to drop it a star. The 4.8 Google review is on the nose. We will be back!

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!

Food and price are good. Service was outstanding. Loved the look and feel of the dining area.read more

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.

I especially love the super smoking hot french fries. My only hiccup was I ordered a chicken fried…read moresteak sandwich and received somebody's burger with no cheese. Womp womp :(. I didn't tell the bartender who was busy with the lunchtime blue collar workers. I just take it as my cue to come back and re-order that chicken fried steak sandwich. I will try again! fyi burger was decent and bartender was understanding.

Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys…read more That's what was playing on the old jukebox as we made ourselves comfortable in what is a classic, back-in-the-70s, non-pretentious, neighborhood dive bar. The place is right out of a movie (maybe "Roadhouse" or "Urban Cowboy minus the mechanical bull). It's part biker bar, part honky Tonk, pub, and cocktail bar. We came for the burgers and were not disappointed. They were absolutely solid and worth it in every way. The nice, fresh beef patty was grilled to perfection and set in a soft bun with all the usual trimmings. I'd recommend you add thousand island for an extra touch of goodness. The resulting burger was juicy and meaty and drippy and excellent. It was not a throwaway "bar-food" item. The menu has a lot of great things in it, including sandwiches and all manner of comfort food and bar staples. A big surprise were the onion rings and ranch dressing. They were some of the best I'd had in a while. I found them better than the fries which were fairly standard. Others have complained about the service, but ours was really good at lunchtime on a weekday. Our server was also the bartender, and she was attentive and nice, albeit busy with all the workers that frequent this joint. It's filled with a mix of blue-collar, cops, office people, truckers, bikers, and just plain folks. And they play some great songs on the jukebox. Definitely worth it. And try one of the burger variations on the menu (with bacon or mushrooms, avocado, etc).

Service was fast and efficient. Had tv's to watch and music going the entire time. Had mozzarella…read morecheese sticks for an appetizer. Family had chicken tenders, cheeseburger, and chicken club. Side items were regular fries, sweet potato fries, and onion rings. Appetizer, tenders and club sandwich were really good. Only issue was the burger was over cooked. All sides were great.

Three strikes and you're out…read more First visit, 15 minutes at a table. Not very busy. No contact from staff at all - servers and cleaners all over the place, but nobody had the time to welcome me or get me a glass of water. I left. Second visit, better, food was ok, (burger), but slow coming out. This time, I kept saying if the server doesn't stop by in 5, I'm walking. No server. I wanted 5 more. And 5 more. Just as I was getting ready to leave, she took my order. Fish and chips. It took so long to come out! 25 minutes? Just before it did, a table with two ladies received their food. As soon as it was dropped off, they got up and walked out. Hmmm... My fish came. Source on the fries, but at least hot. The fish? Hot ... but so over cooked it bordered on burnt. No flavor whatsoever. The crust was so hard I had to push with my fork. When it did give way, large chunks of concrete-like coating broke away. Crunchy. Flavorless. My bad. I should have sent it back and ordered something else. I paid my $18 + tip in cash and walked out. I'm done. I spend a fair amount at this casino .. convenient to home and I like my dealers. But time to reconsider.

We chose this place based off of the Yelp reviews and it was wonderful…read more The atmosphere is great, we got there right before it got busy on a Sunday morning. It is family owned, and the servers are knowledgeable about the menu and very fun. I tried the Hawaiian Portuguese sausage and eggs, I love the flavor of the sausage, and I really like their house made potatoes. They have really big omelettes and breakfast skillets. And as you can see, we shared the banana pancakes as a family. Definitely a nice place to go with family. Or on your own for a great breakfast or lunch.

We had a wonderful breakfast at the Country Griddle! We were quickly seated and offered drinks. I…read morehad the coffee which was strong and piping hot. After a brief wait the friendly server took our order. I had the green sauce with scrambled eggs and country potatoes extra crispy. The portions were large but manageable. I enjoyed the spice level which was mild. The potatoes were absolutely delicious. If I lived in the area I would be a regular. The prices are fair for what you get. Highly recommended

Big John is great, he delivers breakfast and lunch. The lunch specials change daily…read moreSo be sure to call or text or check the Facebook page. The great thing is you can Preorder lunch so it's delivered that much faster.

Excellent Atmosphere, food, ambiance, staff, and service is…read moreexceptional I love how attentive they are to their guests! On point!!

I was working in AZ this past summer and we spent a lot of our lunches at Kay's. By the time the…read morejob was done, they pretty much knew our order. Quaint, family owned business off the beaten path. I only had breakfast, but it was on point. Great ice tea also. Stop in if you're in the area. Don't let the area scare you off. Place is loaded with working class folks.

I went here for my birthday and got waffles and hot chocolate. My sister let me try her pancake and…read moreI really liked it too. Service was fast even if it was busy. The place was nice and the lighting did not give me a headache which often happens. My dad asked for his English muffin "burned black" so when our food came over the chef also literally came to the table to check it was burned enough, lol

Ordered take out at the restaurant. Server was friendly and answered all my questions. Place looked…read moreclean and our food was cooked to perfection. I will be returning. And the prices were good.

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.

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.