Our first visit, what a great breakfast! My son had the build your own omelette and proceeded to order everything you can get on it. The wife had the two egg breakfast and myself, the biscuits and gravy. We were all full and I was the only one to bring anything home. The gravy looks "non-traditional" when you think of sausage gravy but it was very good. It's refreshing to eat a breakfast where everything is home made. The coffee was great too. Friendly staff and such a good cause :-) read more

I love what they're doing here! What are they doing, you ask? Making seriously good breakfast for a great cause. I was a little worried that the food would be sub-par because it's SUCH a tremendous charitable project, but it's definitely a solid place to eat on it's own. As people before have said, all profits go to meals for those with cancer and other illnesses and many of the servers and workers are volunteers. A really heartening project! I hope they get a sign soon--it's a little hard to find, but if you're in the shopping center with Bootleggers, you are in the right place. read more

Fantastic Place Fantastic Food & Staff. love the coziness and being treated like a friend. I will be back, keep using your powers for good Joy Bus Diner read more

I'm so happy that there's a new breakfast and lunch spot in my neighborhood. I've been here 3 times and enjoyed it every time. The Reuben sandwich is really tasty --corned beef, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing on pumpernickel bread. Yum. The other 2 times were for breakfast. I love the avocado toast and the lemon poppy pancakes. read more

The Joy Bus Diner - Hatch green chili hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Amazing and friendly staff. The food is always well prepared and delicious. I like that they offer fresh squeezed orange juice, but every time I've ordered it it's been too acidic. Overall a great breakfast and lunch spot for a great cause! read more

"The food was great but the service was the worst I've ever experienced." So said my husband after eating here today. I had convinced him that he and his Friday breakfast group of three retired guys should give it a try after reading reviews of a new restaurant in our neighborhood. The Eggs Benedict my husband had lived up to the raves. But the sole employee spent the entire time talking to a couple at another table. She did not want to take their order, finally brought coffee but no spoons and no cream after they repeatedly asked for it, couldn't be bothered to check on them or to bring their check. Just stood talking to the other couple. Too bad! If that's the way customers are treated, this place won't last long. read more

This is our new favorite breakfast place when we are in Scottsdale. The prices are really reasonable and food is healthy. The proceeds from the diner go to support an organization the delivers healthy meals to homebound cancer patients so it's a winner all the way around. So far my favorite breakfast is the avocado toast with poached egg. read more

Don't know what to make of this place. Wife and I went for the first time and the servers were all happy and friendly and talked to us. The food was very good. The second time we returned, the wait staff were not happy and friendly. The food wasn't as good either. Lightning didn't strike in the same place. Unfortunately we raved about it to friends so we went there after church and everyone's food was kind of a bust. May or may not go back. It's hard to go back to a place after a less than happy experience. read more

Great little breakfast & lunch spot on the way to work. The staff are so friendly I consider them family. Check out their mission statement if you really need a reason to stop by and support this great business. read more

Great food and even better cause. The avocado toast and chicken in biscuit were amazing!

I got The avocado toast and yogurt parfait and it came nicely presented. My husband got the breakfast burrito that was pretty big and it was only five bucks. The best part about this place is that it's all non-profit. All of the cash they make goes to a charity. The cost is reasonable too. Overall, I would go back and try something else. Do you chicken and waffles look real damn good. Give it a try. read more

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OK...I think the servers will remember me after reading this post. First time eating here with some friends who have eaten here before. We just finished a 12 mile American Cancer Society hike at South Mountain (my wife saw 5.5 miles and thought that was the total hike, nope, 5.5 was just to the top of the mountain). We arrived and were greeting nicely and ordered our beverages. We ordered the food and when it came out , my chicken and waffles didn't. The server told me the ticket tore at the bottom and my order didn't get in. She gave me a chocolate croissant and apologized profusely. Another waitress went by and also apologized and said your order will be up shortly. I didn't hear what this server said but our friend said biscuits and gravy as she went by. I said it was chicken and waffles, but since she wasn't our server I wasn't concerned. Well she told the cook to rush my biscuits and gravy. It was then our server said no it was the chicken and waffles. Again profusely apologizing for the mixup and said they would comp my breakfast, which wasn't necessary. The food showed up as others were finishing their food and it was pipping hot. The food...oh my goodness, the food was exceptional. The chicken was crispy and very moist and just enough waffles. It was truly worth the wait. They did not charge me for my breakfast as they said, again, not necessary. I never concern myself with human error, I judge this by how they acknowledge and respond to it. Every server (3 of them) made a point of stopping and apologizing for the mixup with my order. One actually said I hope it's not your first time here...I laughed and said it was and that I would write a Yelp review. The Joy Bus is also a very good cause and donate their profits to feeding cancer patients who can't cook or prepare their own meals. Go for the food and support a great cause all at the same time. You won't be disappointed and they will see us again and again. read more

What a true gem, this is an amazing place for so many reasons!! Non profit diner with delicious food and the prices are, obviously, the best! Go there! #avocadotoast #dosomethingthatmatters #supportlocal read more

Love this place. I initially came because of the great cause it supports, but keep coming back because of the consistently great food and great service by people who legitimately love serving their patrons. It's a small venue so you may have to wait, but it'll be worth it! Breakfast and lunch served till 2pm. read more

Great food! I have gone to many places around the valley and this place hands down has the best hash-browns ever. If supporting local is what you love to do, I wouldn't pass this place up. read more

Went here for brunch with my husband. The place itself is really cute and the cause is wonderful. Walked in and were greeted by a friendly man and seated immediately. I ordered a lemonade and the lox plate, my husband ordered the Rueben. Lemonade was fresh and delicious. My lox plate was also very good. Husband's Rueben did not have any dressing on it. When he asked if they had thousand island or Russian/French dressing they offered him ranch or mayo. The dressing is a key component of a Rueben so this was disappointing. Our waitress was very mediocre, forgot my lemonade at first and generally apathetic. I may give this place another try because there were many positives but hard to leave more than 3 stars after the first visit. read more

Super cute and everything we have tried has been outstanding!! Probably the best tomato soup I have ever tasted, yummy salads and great sandwiches and fries! Everyone was so friendly, we will be back many times! read more

Such an amazing place! The food is phenomenal, and the service is amazing. Absolutely in love with everything about the Joy Boy Diner, including the fact it's part of a job-profit delivering expertly-crafted, farm-to-table meals to individuals fighting cancer! Do yourself a tremendous favor and enjoy the Chicken in a Biscuit. Our meal at the Joy Bus Diner definitely brought us joy! read more

Our son LOVES this place !! His favorite is the chicken with waffles ! The profit goes to a cancer patient charity . This place is worth checking out :) read more

This place is delicious. It's super casual but the food is very good and there are plenty of options. So even the picky eater will find something delicious. The best part of eating here is the profits go towards providing meals to home bound cancer patients. read more

This place is awesome! Not only is this diner supporting an amazing cause, the food is SO GOOD! We came in on a Tuesday mid-morning and wasn't busy at all. I had the avocado woods toast. It was so delicious, I could eat it every day. The ingredients are donated by local farmers and suppliers so all the food is super fresh and very inexpensive. The fact that this place is donating warm meals for those battling cancer should be reason enough to check this diner out. 10/10 would recommend. If I could give this place more stars I definitely would. Can't say enough good things about it. read more

The Joy Bus Diner - Mama duff avocado woods toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

So happy to find this hidden gem!!! Great food and a 100% of proceeds go to delivering meals to those in need dealing with cancer. In the strip mall just east of the 51 on south side of Shea. No signage except window. Well worth the hunt!!! read more

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

First time trying this cute little joint out, and it had its pro's and con's. I came on a Saturday morning around 8:30am so it was packed but we got seated right away. The servers are instantly very sweet people, have smiles on their faces, and are great at providing good service. I ended up ordering the 2 eggs & pancakes dish that also came with 2 pieces of bacon, 2 pieces of toast, & potatoes. It's super filling lemme tell ya that! I sat by the tall booth chairs which you could see the cooks, cooking your food. I saw my dish was prepared super quick, but it was sitting for awhile until my boyfriends food was ready so by the time it got to us my food ended up being cold..everything tasted pretty good but when I got to my pancakes there is no butter added, so I had to ask for some. They give you a tinyyyyy bit of syrup so I had to ask for another syrup as well...I didn't want to be so needy but hey....I had to hahaha. The pancakes tasted a little funky, like they are trying to be different by adding some lemon to it but it tasted so off!!! Overall, the place is upbeat and a nice place to have breakfast at. read more

This is such a cute little spot to stop in for a bite! You leave feeling satisfied, full, and as a bonus, like a good samaritan! The food here is beyond delicious, espionage the lemon poppyseed pancakes. They're the perfect amount of sweet and tart, and the perfect way to jump start your morning or even as a midday brunch. The waitstaff here is always chipper and makes me feel welcome, and I leave wanting to come back again soon. Definitely mark this as a stop on your list! You'll be sorry if you don't! read more

Friendly down to earth breakfast place that is never as packed as other places. Food is solid and service is amazing. After a few visits the waiters get to know you and you feel more like a local! read more

Great little place right off the 51-shea.. Lots of choices and good standard coffee. Had standard eggs and toast but potatoes were excellent. read more

If I could rate the food by smell alone it would get 5 stars! The aroma made waiting for my food an experience that only Pavlov's dogs could appreciate. The food and service was great. If you find yourself in the area, stop in and treat yourself to a great meal. read more

There is not enough good things to say about this place. We were in town on vacation and wanted a good place for breakfast, well we found it. We ate here almost every morning we were in town! Had something different each time and every dish was delicious! The service was amazing and everyone was so friendly. On top of that it's just a great place supporting a great cause and we don't have a diner or eatery like this where we live so it was nice to have this as a cherry on top for our trip. Prices were reasonable and even the servings of food were not too much or too little not to mention it was completely fresh and healthy. We can't wait to go back just to eat here again. read more

Very good place to dine-in. This establishment really understands what giving back to the community is all about. Ask any of the staff about their charity work! I'll be back. read more

Excellent food, particularly the chorizo. They are also raising money for a great cause to help people who have cancer. Highly recommended!

I had the lox plate, which was amazing-four large caper berries on the stem, rings of red onions, cucumbers, vine ripened tomatoes, a hard boiled egg, lox, perfectly toasted crostini brushed with olive oil and more than enough cream cheese for the plating. Yummy! read more

OK, once in a while you come across a place that cares as much about their food as they do about the community. This is one of those places. These guys are changing the world. We had no idea that they are doing so much for cancer patients as a non-for profit diner until after our meal. And our meal was exceptional. The food is amazing. The people are incredible. And what they're doing for people who are suffering cancer is inspiring. This is a must stop. read more

I love their mission and the food is absolutely delicious. the staff is friendly and amazing service

The best chicken and waffles. Great customer service. Saw Chef Jennifer Caraway and fangirled a little bit.

Awesome avocado toast! Friendly service, food comes out quick and is delicious! Very reasonably priced.

I ordered the avocado toast and it was amazing ! I love the mission of this restaurant to feed the cancer patients going thchemo.This is a 100% nonprofit restaurant with amazing food and service read more

I am enjoying my day off and me and my lovely wife dropped off our daughter at her new school. We looked for a new place to have breakfast and found a hidden gem. The Joy Bus has amazing food. I had the Chile Filet Benedict. The Chile sause was just spicy enough, poached eggs were perfect and the Filet tips were tender and tastey. The rosemary potatoes were literally the best I have ever had! Coffee is locally roasted with a smokey flavor. My wife had the Avocado Toast and she loved hers as well. The only thing better than the food is that this restaurant provides healthy meals to homebound cancer patients so make sure to donate $10 to provide a healthy meal to these folks in need! read more

This place got high ratings and I'm not sure why. Maybe we just had a bad experience. We sat for almost 10 minutes before our waitress even took our drink order so it just started bad. I had the chilaquiles which came out cold. Like straight from the fridge. Sent it back. Came back. Warm chips on top cold on the bottom. Most Mexican restaurants I have chilaquiles at generally serve them with beans and some sort of meat in the chili sauce with the chips. I believe this needs more than just chips and one egg. My wife had the traditional eggs benedict. The ham was really good. Highlight of the meal. The eggs were poached so long the yolk was actually cooked and it was served on bread which was weird. Sorry but we won't be back. read more

We decided to eat here based on the Yelp reviews and location. We were not disappointed!! The food was amazing,the service was great and the prices are unbelievable. The breakfast burritos are huge! We will be back soon. read more

It felt like a very relaxed atmosphere when i first went inside this non-profit establishment. There was a straightforward menu presented to me after I chose my seating. It was morning and I've been on a breakfast kick, so naturally I leaned towards the breakfast burrito. It was a decent size, but the tiny little salsa in the plastic cup was bland at best. Whoever made it should be ashamed. The actually burrito was okay. I chose bacon over chorizo or sausage which I'd choose sausage if I ever went back. Overall, friendly staff, okay food, decently quick kitchen: neutral. Not an over-the-top-spectacle but deff not the local Waffle House. read more