This place has been on my list of places to try for over a month, and I finally got around to it today. Now that I have tried it, I can't wait to go back. The food was delicious, our server (Lisa) was attentive and friendly, our meal was was incredibly affordable ($22 for two people), and all for a great cause. What more could you ask for! I got the Power Bowl while my friend had the Chicken & Waffles. Both were delicious and large portions. When we walked out, multiple staff said goodbye and thanked us for coming in. Everyone seemed so genuinely happy and friendly. What a refreshing experience! I cannot wait to come back again and again. read more

Got the veggies and eggs and my bf got eggs chorizo. Very fast service and everything had a homemade feel to it. Will come back again! read more

The Joy Bus Diner - 100% of the proceeds goes to charity! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What a great addition to the neighborhood. Great for breakfast and for a great cause too! Don't find many restaurant like this anywhere! Despite that, DO NOT GET THEIR PATTY MELT! It comes on some delicious rye bread but the patty was a round 1/4 lb burger patty lump and covered half of the bread. The patty should be flat, grilled with onions and cover most of the bread. Stick with breakfast, that's the safer choice. The Reuben was ok too. Be sure to ask for no salt on the fries, way over salted. Definitely will be coming back! read more

This was our first time here! Service was friendly and little did we know the background behind this restaurant and the wonderful things they do for cancer patients. My daughter had the lemon poppyseed pancakes and she loved them, as did I! Our food was hit and delicious. Such a cute place! We will be back! read more

Love joybus diner! Cute, homey, friendly and good food, with great prices! Go, you be glad you did!

This place is great. Stands for a great cause. The staff is really friendly and attentive. The food is very tasty. We will definitely be back! read more

I've been here twice now. The first time I was amazed at how good the food was and at such a reasonable cost. This time was a disappointment. I asked for well cooked scrambled eggs and got soggy wet ones. The potatoes, that last time were to die for, were greasy and soggy. The biscuits from the bus incurs and gravy were tough to cut and last was the homemade lemonade, which needed lots of aid. It was sooo bitter, that we had to put sweetener in it to make it even bearable. I was very disappointed this time, but will be back at least once more in case today was a fluke. In a side note, the service has been subpar both times, but because the prices are so low and it's a nonprofit, I can let it go. Update: Been back a third time. Food was great, but the one horrible downside is that the coffee is HORRIBLE. I have been a barista, so I know what good coffee is suppose to taste like. This was horrendous. So, don't go for the coffee, but for the food and a chance to help the non profit out. read more

3/29/2017 Enjoy good food & feel great about supporting a business that makes a meaningful difference. Inspirational quotes create a feel good experience all around. Fresh food, incredibly reasonably priced, and healthy eating that is yummy. Wish I lived here to come more often! read more

Best salad I have had in ages. Finally a healthy salad with good quality ingredients. I'm sick of the healthy salads costing $15. I paid $8 here and it tasted amazing. This is a hidden gem and would be a top restaurant in any city. The fact that they use their profits to provide meals to cancer patients makes it even better. Even if they didn't this would still get 5 stars from me. read more

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

Great spot for breakfast/lunch and a very noble cause behind the restaurant. I go back every time I'm in the area. read more

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

Wow. The food and service are unbelievably amazing. Everything was great. Atmosphere, people, their mission is awesome.

Great service. pleasant place, average food. I had a burrito but wasn't very enthralled by it and only ate half.

Super yummy and fresh non profit farm to table hole in the hall. Highly recommended. The portion sizes are on point!!!

Finally a good breakfast/brunch spot in the hood! The menu has something for everyone. I had the power bowl with salmon and it was very fresh and super tasty. I can tell a lot of love and care is going into the food. The staff was super cool and friendly. I am looking to coming here a lot for good food and 100% of the proceeds go to a good cause! Welcome to the neighborhood!! read more

What a fantastic restaurant. The things that matter... Food: well prepared, incredibly tasty, seamed to be made of fresh, high quality ingredients. Service: Friendly, efficient, impeccable The in read more

This is the second time in for breakfast. The food is great and I love the decor/ambience. The servers are volunteers who have great hearts, but are fairly inexperienced. Having worked in food service up to and throughout college, I expect that my water and coffee will be refilled (or at least offered) throughout my meal. I hate having to ask for refills each time I run out of water/coffee. I believe this could be a great little restaurant if there was some minimal supervision or training for volunteers. Food : 5 stars, Mission: 5 stars, Service: 3.5-4.0 stars. read more

Friendly staff, great service, delicious food made with quality ingredients, good prices! Love the mission to serve the community as well! Great place for breakfast. Avocado toast with poached egg was popular with our group. I had the eggs with home made chorizo and it was very good. read more

Good food, great mission, friendly staff and good service. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

This wonderful gem, is located in a strip mall on Shea Blvd east of the 51 Highway. The Joy Bus Diner is open Tuesday to Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. Closed on Mondays. This 100% nonprofit restaurant uses it's earned cents to deliver Chef Crafted Meals to Valley-Wide Cancer Patients. The diners interior is colorful. The different sides of the walls are decorated with plaques of cancer survivors and framed drawings from kids. There's a long counter, with a row of cute circular bar stools. One super plus, about Joy Bus Diner, is the 2 restrooms are both uni-sex. The one I visited, had an inspiring saying on the wall and a nice end table with flowers on top near the door. The lamenated menu, had breakfast & Lunch items to consider. My guest ordered the Patty Melt Sandwich with a side order of Fries and I ordered the Joy Bus Burger. The burger came with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions, a choice of cheddar or Swiss cheese on a toasted bun. I had their delicious bacon added extra. The meal was amazing. The fries were tasty and just the right amount. My guest, enjoyed her Patty Melt and thought the ladybug and dog salt & pepper shakers, were cute. With a waitress, who constantly had a welcoming smile and very satisfying meal, I have to say, the Joy Bus Diner is.. TOTALLY YUMM!! read more

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I came here with my two-thirds of my littles and it was more than I expected. 100% of the proceeds go to The Joy Bus charity, which delivers meals to home bound cancer patients. I ordered the create your own omelet, I ordered the 2 egg breakfast for my little guy, and the chicken and waffles for my middle little. The potatoes that came with our plates were fantastic. The bread and jelly was good as well. The chicken and waffles were a hit by my pickiest eater. The OJ is freshly squeezed. The wait time and a bit of confusion is to be a little expected. These are all volunteers and they are not waitresses by trade. If you are looking for 5 star service, don't come here. If you are looking for awesome food that is made with love, you have to try this place. read more

Food was good but took a while to get there. This is an interesting place in a strip mall right off 51. I really like what they're doing and they were very nice, but I think they were a little understaffed in the kitchen on the day we visited. read more

I love Joy Bus! I love the cause, the people, and the food. My fav spot to meet girlfriends for breakfast or lunch w/ my guy. Good parking, convenient. read more

This place is AMAZING! I highly recommend it. The food is DELICIOUS, the servers are so nice and fun, the prices are very affordable, and the purpose is inspiring! I'm so happy I found this place. This is now one of my absolute favorite spots to eat! read more

I went here because it was in walking distance from my RV. Intrigued by the business model (supports cancer patients) I went to check it out. I only had time for coffee but I checked the menu and the servers (volunteers but very professional) and drooled over some of the pastries. They were very busy, people waiting to be seated on a Sunday morning. I loved the casualness of the place and the comfort-type food. I will return tomorrow with a friend and both of us will be hungry. More later. read more

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We were looking for a breakfast place near our house we could ride our bikes to. Came across this place on google right around the corner from our house. Wow! Great food, amazing cause, fantastic service! Try the Lemon poppy seed pancakes! Yum! read more

The Joy Bus Diner - Lemon poppy seed pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

YES 5 STARS ! If you went here and ate and then had the audacity to write a bad review then cancer has never hit close to your heart! I highly doubt you left hungry ? Maybe not full but not hungry besides stop and think about a cancer patient that is lucky enough to benefit from this amazing idea and concept! 100% profit goes to feeding Cancer Patients! So truly know what it is before you go and understand it and you will love the fact your helping feed a Patient going thru the worst time of their life with no guarantees they will make it! And your upset cause you had to wait or portions were not obese sized American meals shame on you! go because you believe in the cause not because your starving and expect 5 star service! food was great atmosphere awesome and server was a beautiful spirit ! No Go Support An Amazing Cause People ! #ScrewCancer read more

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

To be honest, I was greatly disappointed! I had great expectations from all the reviews I had read! I got biscuits and gravy and it was gross!!! It looked gross too! I tried to deny it to my sister but could NOT after 5 minutes!!!However my sister got the lemon pancakes and they were AWESOME! So idk, maybe they just need my recipe for biscuits and gravy!!! read more

This is such a wonderful find! Jennifer the staff and all the volunteers are all over the top! The food is the special treat that is beyond words. Treat yourself and stop in. Its worth every minute. Thank you for being such an intricate part of our community!! read more

Delicious food, great service, wonderful cause! We ate here on a whim last weekend and loved that the restaurant gives meals and part of their proceeds to cancer patients. I had chicken and waffles, and they were fantastic, not too bread-y and not too heavy. My husband had the roasted chile benedict and said it was amazing with the eggs poached perfectly. Will definitely go back! read more

A caring place doing good in the world - and also has delicious food!!! Why go anywhere else????

My husband and I had breakfast at Joy Bus Diner on the second day of our vacation in Scottsdale. What a blessing. Not only was the food excellent, but the service was exceptional. We learned that it is a 100% nonprofit restaurant which makes homemade meals and delivers them to cancer patients. I highly recommend supporting this diner not only because the support they provide their community but also because of the quality tasty food and warming environment. read more

Quaint place with great story, friendly staff and yummy food. Would definitely recommend checking it out as I will be a returning patron. read more

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Love what these guys do to support people in need. They delivered food to a fear friend while he was going through Cancer treatment,. The restaurant itself is great food is really good and it makes you feel really good supporting them read more

What a wonderful place! Always terrific to support a local nonprofit organization! I wish that others here would recognize that this is an all volunteer staff and a nonprofit before they leave a negative review. Seriously! Get a clue, learn what empathy is. read more

The chilaquiles are the BEST!! A MUST try. Haven't had a meal we don't like! And the service is the same. Thank you!

A non profit diner with a chef who won Chopped. Can't believe that I stumbled in here. Very nice decor and the food is chef built breakfast. I ordered biscuits and gravy with a side of hash browns. Never in my life have I more enjoyed hash browns. I am pretty sure that I don't remember ever taking a bite of food, putting my fork down and just enjoying. The picture was interesting. The food out of this world. Can't wait to come back. Did I mention she delivers thousands of meals to those in need? Updated. Trip two. Chicken and Waffles. Could it have been any better? How can a sit down diner serve chef quality food? My new favorite place. read more

The Joy Bus Diner - Biscuits and gravy with hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great food, good prices. The burgers with the Arcadia Meat Market beef are amazing. This is a really cool place.

The JoyBus is such an incredible operation! The food at the diner is AMAZING and the organization's founder, Jennifer, and her colleague, Lisa, are two of the nicest, most genuine and wonderful people you could ever ask to meet! Their mission to serve folks suffering from the devastating impacts of cancer is so meaningful. I highly recommend visiting the diner for breakfast, brunch or lunch as soon as you're able! read more

Delicious little local spot. Breakfast was great and helping a great cause too. Service was fantastic and even though the place was packed we didn't have to wait. This spot has a small town feel for big time Phoenix. read more

Good, fresh food served efficiently by volunteers. You definitely want to try this adorable place out and learn about the wonderful concept behind it:) read more