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5 & Diner
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 12 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
66 reviews for 5 & Diner
Review Highlights
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"The Onion Rings were perfectly cooked." In 5 reviews -
"That aside, they still carry the delicious "wet fries." In 2 reviews -
"I noted there was outdoor seating as well." In 4 reviews
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66 reviews in English
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Review from Shannon E.
Phoenix, AZ
4/10/2012
Our family LOVES 5 & Diner. I have two little boys who are 5 and 7 and they get so excited to go to 5 & Diner and put quarters in the miniature jukebox at the table and wear the paper 5 & Diner caps they get with their color-on menu and crayons.
I love the service and the ambience. It's easy to imagine I'm transported back to the 1950's when my own parents were in high school and times seemed simpler...even though I doubt they were actually any simpler.
I remember coming to 5 & Diner in the wee hours of the night after my friends and I left the nightclubs back in the early 1990's. We'd sit in the booth wearing our black leather jackets and fashionable club attire, and pound down cigarettes (you could still smoke in there then, but not now...THANK GOODNESS) and drink cup after cup of hot coffee while devouring plates of strawberry covered waffles and heaps of bacon. (Those were the days.)
Anyway, I took the family last weekend and was surprised that they recently changed their menu and the dinner entree I was looking forward to ordering was gone. (Major bummer.) It looked like they changed the whole menu since my last visit and I'm still not sure I love the new menu, it'll take a couple of more visits before I have a verdict on that...I know for sure if they got rid of their eggs benedict I'll be scarred for life!
You need to go to 5 & Diner if you are into nostalgia, it's a wonderful place with great service that makes me wistful for a time that came and went a full 20 years before I was even born.
Now lets just see if the new menu sucks or not... -
Review from Jessica H.
Concord, CA
I love old timey diners, and 5 & Diner definitely fit the bill. They had classic '50's decor, jukeboxes on all the tables, and all the servers wore uniforms.
I came in for dessert one night, not wanting to go back to my hotel room. I debated between a few options, but went with the Diner Split. The fried banana sold me. The split also had strawberries, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice creams, whipped cream, and was topped with a marachino cherry.
There was no way I could eat the whole thing (it would be great for 2 or 3 people to share). So I enjoyed as much as I could, making sure I got ALL of the banana. -
Review from Sabrina K.
Glendale, AZ
3/14/2012
Yeah, that was a $15 breakfast, that felt like a 6.99 breakfast. I have nostalgic feelings toward 5 & diner, so I'll probably still go here from time to time, but really it's not that good.
I got an omelet that wasn't very memorable, the juke box ate our quarters. -
Review from Barbara A.
Phoenix, AZ
3/15/2012
PERFECT burger & fries. Only four stars because the service was a little slower than I would have liked, but the food was worth the wait.
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Review from Rand H.
10/7/2011
Stopped into this noisy, screwy rail car (style?) diner this morning, for my first ever 5 & Diner experience. The car sides are all decked out with '50s photos & other memorabilia, & you request matching jukebox music to play along, from the tableside extension (remote) at your booth.
So "5" here was busy, even though it should have been the slow, late morning hour. I ordered a "Frank's Jack Burger" ($8.99) & a salad ($.99). My table service from "Pebbles" was excellent, & my BIG, delicious salad arrived pretty soon. Then at the appropriate time, here came my burger. OMG, it was HUGE!! This feast on a bun was easily the biggest hamburger I've ever eaten, loaded up with a half pound of great-tasting hamburger, plus jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, bacon, cole slaw, mayo, & barbecue sauce!
Now this theme restaurant is what it is, loud & kitschy, unless you dine outside in the popular patio area, with its umbrella covered tables. I'm an inside diner, & prefer a slightly more peaceful atmosphere, so Black Bear Diner, for example, beats this one by a little bit for me. With that said, you'll find good service here & big delicious meals, so go ahead & jump in your '57 Nomad & whip over here, 'cause you might just find this place TOTALLY BITCHEN!! :-)) -
Review from Precious L.
Phoenix, AZ
3/5/2012
Good service good food beautiful weather to enjoy outside =)
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Review from Vanessa W.
Phoenix, AZ
2/26/2012 5 Check-ins Here
Foid is great. Service is great. Love this place. Will be back often.
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Review from Donna B.
8/15/2011 10 Check-ins Here
This cute food joint is one of many 5 & Diner locations in the Phoenix area, though I understand this is the original location, and the only location open 24 hours. It has a cute 50s-motif going on, from the booths to the bar to the music to the little jukeboxes on some tables to the waitresses' poodle skirts.
The menu has breakfast items, entrees, a burger/sandwich section and salads. The BLT was pretty awesome for such a staple item. Prices are very affordable.
The outside patio has umbrellas and cool mist! -
Review from R B.
Scottsdale, AZ
10/2/2011
So you already know it's a 50's diner with outdoor seating, and we're in the time of year now where sitting outside late night is nice especially after the club. I've come here a lot with friends late night, and the food was always scrumptious and service excellent, but after last night I MUST PROTEST.
I ordered the Bourbon BBQ Wings, a promising title appealing to my tastes exactly. They arrive with a generous bowl of ranch and a few stalks of celery. I know most people don't eat the celery, maybe that's why, so I guess carrots were out of the question.
THE WINGS WERE FROM BABY CHICKENS!!!
I was shocked. some of them (both sections) were not 1.5 inches long, I swear. The sauce was yummy BUT I'M ANGRY ABOUT THE WING SIZE!!!!
Come on 5& Diner, you're better than Long Wong's, ACT LIKE IT and serve up goodness on all fronts!
(See my scathing review on them as well.) I want so much to write a glowing review here but NO.
So my friend got the Southwestern eggrolls. They were sliced open diagonally and nicely presented on the plate. I tried one, and eventually my friend let me have the last 2. They were hard and irritating to eat, and tasted fine for tourists as it reminded me of Rubio's or Arriba's standard. I think Jack In The Box could've put out a better product overall.
Another friend got the chicken quesedilla.
Although I didn't taste it, presentation looked nice with the pico and guac on the side. The quesedillas were a good size and thickness. My friend took half of it home.
I can recommend the burgers, onion rings, and breakfasts.
Prices went up a couple of years ago to an average $9.49 for a burger plate, and slightly less for appetizers and other things. Service is always good, but don't go if you're in a hurry and the place is packed.
BOTTOM LINE.... choose wisely. Last night I chose.... POORLY. -
Review from Jessica P.
Phoenix, AZ
5/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
The chipotle eggs benedict was EXCELLENT. If I had a bigger stomach, I would have eaten all of it. The sauce was amazing, and it had cilantro.
Everything is better with cilantro.
Service was good and friendly.
This place seemed a little more cramped than other locations I've been to. Getting to the bathroom and getting out of the bathroom here is like an obstacle course. -
Review from Allen S.
Paradise Valley, AZ
12/1/2011
We bring the dogs on the patio and the servers are great and friendly with the dogs, and they seem to like us humans too. Service is always kind and friendly, always get compliments on the dogs from other customers. This is a really nice place for breakfast.
I like the Eggs Benedict, the dogs highly recommend the double smoked ham! -
Review from Nicole P.
Phoenix, AZ
11/6/2011
I tend to head here for breakfast on the patio or a late night bite with friends. It's your typical 50's diner but the food and service have been consistent enough to bring me back; definitely a better option than Denny's or IHOP.
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Review from Michelle D.
Seattle, WA
We needed something open late on a Friday night in Phoenix...I was thrilled to find this place on Yelp. I LOVE diners and out west there just aren't many true to the concept.
Enter 5 & Diner! It is even in a 50s style boxcar.
Friendly fast service and HUGE diner menu with everything you would want. There were 4 of us and we all got totally different things, but all of it tasty. I mean, it is a diner so it's a little greasy and unhealthy, but when you need an appetizer platter with wings, rings, mozz sticks, and tenders with a massive side of ranch dressing at midnight, you could do far worse than here.
I had the appetizer sampler and also a club sandwich that was huge and pretty good!
I really like it that you can get a real cherry, vanilla or chocolate coke soda fountain style. I had a the best diet cherry coke of my life, in fact.
Next time I will skip the appetizer to save room for dessert!
Hungry late in PHX? Come here and you wont be anymore.Listed in: Greater Phoenix...with a dash…
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Review from Ji P.
Phoenix, AZ
8/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
There isn't very many places open in Phoenix past 10pm for a bite to eat.
This diner is open 24 hours and I've been here twice so far. It's a great place to go to get a snack or dessert after the movies or going out.
I've only tried a few things here so far and liked everything. I've tried the hot fudge brownie sundae, chili cheese fries, and the appetizer sampler plate.
All there were pretty good. It hit the spot when I was craving dessert and something greasy. yum! I've heard that the wet fries are pretty good too. It sounds gross but I've heard from two different people that I should give it a try. So, maybe next time! -
Review from P. M.
San Diego, CA
8/13/2011
This place is nothing to write home about. It is about as good as Denny's.
Fries are not so great. Burger was ok. -
Review from Viretha W.
Phoenix, AZ
6/6/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I definitely found my next fav restaurant! I came here last week with my friend and I was already excited before I entered, they had apple pie on the menu so that was a plus for me!
I enjoyed the decor of the restaurant. It had a 1950s theme and the waiters even dressed up to go along with it.
We started out by having southwestern egg rolls, which was delicious! The dip that came with it was great too.
Our waiter was very quirky, which made our experience interesting in a good way. I ordered their sloppy joe meal that was their special of the day. I must admit that it was a good quality sloppy joe, even if that seems like an oxymoron. Afterwards I had apple pie a la mode that was good and flaky.
I will be visiting again and again, 5 & Diner has won me over! -
Review from Will drum for food Y.
Mesa, AZ
10/29/2011
Worst diner ever! The food is subpar, my wife got a blt and the lettuce was literally rotten, not a little discolored but ROTTEN! I ordered coffee and I dunno I expect my coffee at the beginning of the meal, the waitress didn't bother to bring it until she brought the food. Tried to her flag down for a refill I must have been invisible because she was ignoring us like a french waiter. So I had to go inside and get my own coffee. Dont waste your time at this shithole, they stay open on name recognition alone. I know many people will say best malts ever, good food but I will venture to say they are wrapped up in the nostalgia. Waste of money, waste of time, waste of space. Burn it down and build a parking lot, or a dennys at least I could get a cup of coffee. I will not go back, ever.
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Review from rares g.
Phoenix, AZ
2/16/2011
Ok, so the reason why i am giving this place such a low score is mainly because they take themselves for granted waaaay too much. I was looking for a diner for a long time and when i saw it from the road i thought: oh this should be fun!!. oh well, 45 dollars for 2 entrees is waaay too much. plus the food was not fantastic, the service was soo arogant and the overall feel was like the were all saing: come on, you know you love it.. which immediately turned my off...
hope you have a better experience
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Review from Scott M.
Phoenix, AZ
5/17/2011
Ate here with my wife for lunch a couple of weeks ago. They were slammed, but a table opened up just as we walked in so we were seated immediately. I had an albacore tuna melt with fries and a lemonade, and my wife had a burger with onion rings and a cherry coke. The food was very good, hot, and served quickly. Our waiter was prompt & friendly.
Cute 50's atmosphere, but it interested me how many security cameras are mounted throughout the place. It's not a large joint, but there are 4 or 5 video cameras in there for some reason.
My only complaint is the pricing. I was expecting a burger in a "5 & Diner" to be $5 or $6. It was $9. This is greasy comfort food -- and good greasy comfort food at that -- but that's just too pricey for greasy comfort food, especially in this type of setting.
I would have given this place 4 stars if we hadn't ended up spending over $40 for lunch for 2 (2 sandwiches with fries/rings, 2 drinks + a milkshake to go for my wife). This lunch was worth $25. No more. -
Review from Parker P.
Phoenix, AZ
9/27/2010
Ordered Chicken Fried Steak for my free birthday meal. That probably shows my foodie ignorance, as who knows what meat is tucked in that fried, breaded coating with gravy. The whole plate was worse than I remember chow hall food when I was in the military. I sent the iced tea (probably another poor choice) back.
"How was everything?" the cashier asked when I left.
"Free," I said.
"Oh good, glad you enjoyed it."
I let it go. -
Review from Amanda B.
Tucson, AZ
11/10/2008
5 & Diner and I have a bit of a history and there are a couple of tricks to eating here. The first is to never go before midnight. During the witching hours, there aren't many options out there and 5 & Diner transforms from something that wouldn't cross my radar to a stellar option. You'll kick yourself for not going somewhere better during daylight hours.
When I'd spend too much time doing homework at Willow House as a teenager, it became the place to meet up with friends later once the other options had closed. When I moved back to Phoenix in 2004, it was the spot we'd hit up during our rounds once we were sick of overpriced espresso, stale pastries, and angsty hipsters (guilty as charged) at Counter Culture. More than once I had a desperate need for diner-style chicken strips when attacked with pregnancy cravings, and years later it's now my go-to spot when I'm out for the evening and someone in the party needs a massive and immediate infusion of grease in the middle of the night.
Watching what you order is another method of keeping the 5 & Diner experience positive, though that sounds far too obvious. This isn't a place to experiment. In order to have a positive experience, you want to stick with the breakfast. Waffles, bacon, oatmeal, orange juice, bad diner coffee... If you stick to this portion of the menu, you're generally safe despite the strangely addictive frozen strawberries they use on the strawberry waffles. If you're feeling brave, the best method of deviation is the blue moon burger.
This 5 & Diner is always clean, and I've had decent service. Sometimes I can stay away for six months or a year, but at this stage I'm beginning to recognize that I'll inevitably be back under some random circumstance.
For Lindsay B: No transfat! Clog your arteries guilt-free! -
Review from Rebecca R.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 11/6/2009
Mmmmmm
My roommate and i showed up around 8pm.... it was pretty busy....
but we were seated right away.. and our waitress.. Barbie Doll (according to her name tag) was so nice!
my roommate had a pumpkin shake... AMAZING!!!! also had the biscuits and gravy with eggs and bacon... she didn't like it all to much.. (shes a very picky eater) the B&G would have tasted better to me if they didn't put paprika over if...
I had their Hound Dog... a pretty nice sized hot dog, the bun toasted... and you could add on chili, cheese or sour kraut!!! I had extra sour kraut and mustard on it! :) mmmm hit the spot... and their Fri's are sooo yummy!! and their BBQ sauce is super good too :)
we both decided to have a slice of their cheesecake.... I had strawberry topping.. it was alright.. i wish they had had cherry toppings... mmm.. but this cheesecake was amazing!!!!!!!!! so creamy and a really nice sized piece ... i cannot wait to have it again!! :)
Barbie Doll was very attentive and helpful... no where near annoying... at all!! i loved it... and all the other waiters that passed by were lovely as well.. all smiles.. but not the fake kinds... i liked it..Listed in: Great Eats!!
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8/17/2009
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm........... .............
Just thinking about this place makes my mouth water!!!
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Review from Chris T.
9/9/2008 5 photos
The Groovy P. and I ventured to his old stomping grounds for lunch today. The '5 and Diner' on 16th St and Colter left me with little to ask for. Before coming here I had a preconceived notion that 5 & Diners were dirty and nasty. Not the case at all.
We walk in and let the waitress know we want to sit outside (since it's so nice and they had misters). We get two different servers bringing us stuff (talk about service) and I ask the one waitress for recommendations. I didn't listen to her, of course, and ordered the Southwestern Burger w/ coleslaw and started with a nice stack of rings.
The Onion Rings were perfectly cooked. They looked like they were prepackaged, but they were very crispy and I could actually bite through the onion without pulling the entire thing out (don't you hate that?!!!)
The Southwestern Burger was order Medium Rare and was cooked accordingly. Soft, juicy, and pink with a nice crispy browned outer layer that can only be achieved on a well used grill. The creaminess of the chipotle mayo paired beautifully with the green chiles. Unfortunately, because I ate too many onion rings, I couldn't finish my burger. What a shame!
The Coleslaw was just how I like it. It's hard to find a really good coleslaw. I prefer mine to be slightly sweet, not sour. Too much vinegar in slaw ruins it in my opinion. This slaw had the perfect marriage of mayo, vinegar, and sugar. Not to mention carrots...
My experience here was great! The servers were top notch and kept my water full the entire time and actually chatted with us for a few minutes.
There is an artist guy named Ross who has been there every day for 5393 days straight. No, not an employee. He goes there and does his art! He hasn't missed a SINGLE day!!! That's like... 15 years! So if you wanna seem to be 'in the know' ask where Ross is... They'll be able to tell you.
Time for a nap!Listed in: When in Rome, err... Phoenix
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Review from Iain B.
Phoenix, AZ
11/30/2008
Here is the deal in this no culture city this is all most of us have after 10 pm. But the bad news is: the food is not very good. It is greasy and low quality. The burgers are not very good, the wings tasted like frozen chicken wings, not impressed overall. Not too clean either, on the way to the bathroom glance at the kitchen and all the illegal aliens that work there. Not saying they are actually illegal aliens but due to the fact that they don't speak a lick of English makes one wonder. So asides from the exploitation of possible undocumented migrants and the low quality food, then if you are drunk or have no where to go after 10 pm and into the wee hours then this could be a cool place to go.
Oh yeah Kerstin brought up something that really bugged me: when they bus a table, they throw the dishes around and they clank and it is really annoying and rude. I hate that. Maybe a e-mail to the management is in order? This has happened everytime I have been!
They try to fool you with the Nostalgia element, but I want good food, I could care less about pictures of Elvis and cruddy 50's songs on the jukebox. Feed me, don't fool me!! -
Review from AMber W.
12/1/2008
My biggest pet peeve is a cold restaurant. I hate being cold and uncomfortable when I'm eating. This place is cold.
I have been to this 5 and Diner probably 5 or 6 times. Pretty much the same as any other 5&D you have ever been to. This location has pretty average service.
They have great milkshakes, but mediocre food. I normally only eat breakfast here. My dining party seemed to enjoy their food.
They do have comfy booths which allow for a nice nap, if you are narcoleptic like me.Listed in: Places I have fallen asleep
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Review from Christopher L.
Mesa, AZ
6/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Maybe I'm ordering the wrong stuff, but I've *always* been disappointed in the grub at 5&Diner... The service was STELLAR and I really do like the ability to dine Al-Fresco at 3am, but does everything need to be soaked in butter flavored crisco??? ughghg.
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Review from Deb K.
Phoenix, AZ
7/14/2008
The wait staff from the late, lamented Ed Devebic's [I know that's not spelled right!!] landed on their feet at 5 & Diner!! Yep, you can still dine with Pebbles, Minnie Mouse and Grocho at this stainless steel and mirrored tribute to the 1950s. Yummmm!
We were just there again last night for sliders and iced tea. The shakes are also the thing here, not many tables but there's usually a place at the counter, the prices are great and it's just a lot of fun.
But the tableside jukebox didn't work last time...sigh. Other than that it's a fun fab place for 24-hour dining!!Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Tyler H.
Phoenix, AZ
12/2/2008
Goddamn I wanted a french dip tonight. Meaty, juicy shavings of meat in a soft roll with a warm au jus. That's all I wanted.
5 & Diner gave me a prime rib dip, which didn't quite satisfy. The bread was great, but the meager spat of buttery prime rib with slimy onions wasn't what I was hoping for. While the au just was tasty, I expected something more. Seemed like it was missing a spice.
French fries were great and the chocolate shake was EXCELLENT. I'd go again in hopes I just picked a bad night, but it was pretty pricey, so if I'm a disappointed again, they're done. -
Review from Kerstin M.
Phoenix, AZ
8/15/2008
We've been twice now, and nothing we have had has been very good. The ice cream and cake were mediocre, the onion rings were crispy-initially, the burgers were WAY overdone and made from cheap beef. Ask the bone chip in my husband's burger. The mushrooms were the canned pieces and stems variety, and the fries were crispy but heavy. The cole-slaw was excessively sweet and completely limp.
The service has ranged from complete disinterest- no greeting, no eye-contact, and I had to beg for refills- to interactions between employees so uncomfortable that I wanted to say something. It's great if you have rapport, but the customers don't need to see you slap each other around and overhear you gossiping about each other- even in play. Or, if you hate your job at 5 & Diner, please find another one and stop throwing the dishes around at a volume that hurts my ears and ruins my experience.
Management needs to intervene before this Phoenix institution falls apart. -
Review from Bonnie G.
Tempe, AZ
3/11/2007
I heart my NJ and RI diners, so it is really a 3 1/2, but for not being a super cheezy national chain, I am adding on the 1/2 star chunk.
Ended up here for some food around 11pm on a Monday after realzing after some (okay, MANY) cocktails that delicous vegetarian fare was now out of the question in Phoenix and I frequent the Jack in the Box near my homestead a bit too much. We taxi-ed it to 5 & Diner since I hadn't been there yet anyway.
I liked the interior, although the temp was freezing, we got a corner booth and our waitress was simply kick ass. I had to put together my "breakfast before bed" from scratch and she totally nailed it for me (yay vegetarian and lactose-intolerant!). I noted there was outdoor seating as well.
I remembered everyone mentioning the milkshakes and I surveyed the diner and everyone totally had one. :(. Jealllouuuus. -
Review from Amy D.
7/3/2008
When you have a craving for a milkshake or sundae, this it the place! They have many different flavors and will make one up for you if you ask.
The waistaff is always friendly and happy to chat.
I like that at this location there is outdoor seating and you can have meetings with groups.
They have a Blue Moon burger with bleu cheese that's really good, too! -
Review from Jennifer W.
Buffalo, NY
12/2/2008
Reliably good breakfast that is a step up quality-wise from the average greasy spoon, more flavorful than Denny's et al, and has good service.
Yes, it is a diner and a chain, but when I'm looking for a good, uncomplicated, non-fancyschmancy breakfast, this is where I go. No waiting in lines forever for the newest trendy breakfast spot, we get seated here almost immediately because we sit outside.
I like the skillets, the omelets, and an uncomplicated egg breakfast. I've also come here later in the day and enjoyed their burgers, while my friends have tried the meatloaf and other entrees without complaint. This isn't fancy cuisine, it's diner food, and for diner food I have yet to be disappointed. -
Review from Charlie G.
Phoenix, AZ
7/2/2008
It's the '50's all over again!
Great fun! The food's authentic to the period. Service is good. Prices are reasonable. Jukebox at the table [awesome cool!]. -
Review from Chris C.
Lafayette, CO
7/30/2009
I guess I'm supposed to hate this place; its a chain, its usually crowded, the juke boxes are stupid.
But, I feel comfortable there and I enjoy the food.
What can I say? Its better than Denny's. I like it. -
Review from Christine T.
Phoenix, AZ
11/10/2010 3 Check-ins Here
After a concert my friend and I went here for a late night bite. The atmosphere was fun and I liked the 50s themed box car decor.
The service was nice and friendly and we both thoroughly enjoyed our milkshakes. He ordered the macaroni and cheese which came with a side salad and I ordered a chicken sandwich. The portions were generous and the quality of the food was about standard diner fare.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a quaint sit down place with decent food that is open 24 hours. -
Review from Mr K.
Phoenix, AZ
9/3/2006 3 photos
What I take is an Arizona-based 50's-theme diner chain, the 16th St. location of 5 & Diner is bright & super clean, with the jukebox standards playing in the background. The service was friendly and attentive, with a fresh glass of lemonade each time my mine was 2/3 empty.
The downer was the food. My turkey club was standard, but the fries tasted funny. Couldn't tell if it was the oil or the potatoes or a combination of both. The fact that they were lukewarm didn't help in the matter.
Due to lactose issues I didn't try any of the shakes, which I'm assuming is their real specialty. Every other table had atleast a few - I heard someone order the Butterfinger which, obviously, is a shake blended with the candy bar.
All said & done, a decent place. I'd try it again, but maybe by ordering something else. This particular location's open 24 hours, which I'm assuming the post-bar crowd heads to at 2 am on weekends. I myself ended up here after everything else in the neighborhood (besides Denny's) had already shut down for the night. -
Review from Mitch G.
3/31/2009
I wanted a diner to remind me of the east coast Greek family owned mega-cafeterias that are reliable, completely vast in their offerings, and somehow always ready with dessert. I found the Five and Diner. And although it cannot actually compare to all the Diners on HWY 1, the effort is found in the food, the price, and the throw back to the fifties.
Good for that time when all you really want is breakfast food at midnight and a milkshake. You could bring a date here...but just keep in mind that the name of the place will either let that person know you are frugal or not yet stimulated by the economic injection by our new leadership. -
Review from Kristin C.
Phoenix, AZ
2/24/2007
This was always our after the bar, the movie or something that lets out after 9pm kind of spot when we wanted something a bit "classier" than Denny's. Growing up in N. Phoenix, getting here was enough of a drive that it became it's own adventure.
I'm totally down w/ their shakes. I love the Diner feel. I love that you can sit outside on a good night. Heck, I love the tiny booths with the jukebox - even though everyone knows there are SO many requests ahead of you, you won't get to hear your song you have to put in a quarter and do it anyway.
But I just got through going by there at about 7pm on a THURSDAY and the parking lot was packed! PACKED! I don't get it. It's good. I will never take anything away from that - but packed at 7 on a Thursday? Wow. -
Review from Jake C.
San Francisco, CA
2/6/2007
Five and D!!!!! What a great spot. It's always open. Always. And things there manage to be pretty consistent, which must be tough with a revolving staff both inside the kitchen and out.
As a late night scene, it is a fantastic place to pick up a milkshake and some cheese fries (If you're daring, go for the chili cheese fries). It always gets a crazy mix of people at those hours so even just observing is pretty hysterical.
What many people don't know is that it's also a great breakfast spot. Omelettes, waffles, toast, and pancakes are all present and tasty.
And lastly, it is a pretty darn good lunch and dinner joint. I'm a big fan of the Surf City sandwich but the Teriyaki Pineapple Burger has lately become my numero uno.
Phoenix would not be the same without Five and Diner.Listed in: Hangover Food
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Review from Sheila B.
Phoenix, AZ
4/2/2008
Oh 5 & Diner. We used to live in the neighborhood so we ate here a lot. Not so much now, it was just really convenient.
They do have great shakes and I always loved my biscuit with honey on the weekend mornings.
I also like that it was open 24 hours and that the juke box has my two favorite oldies songs!
