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5 & Diner
- 5220 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Diner, American restaurant ★4.0 (765)·$10–20

5220 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

4.0
I enjoyed an excellent breakfast this morning. I had the steak bomblette, highly recommended. The hash browns were cooked perfectly, and so was the omelet. It's one of my new favorite diners. Overall, 4.5 stars 🌟 - Neil Lopez
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5 & Diner Introduce

For Arizonans searching for a taste of timeless American cuisine served with a side of nostalgia, look no further than 5 & Diner in Phoenix. This establishment isn't just a place to eat; it's an experience that transports patrons straight back to the rock 'n' roll era of the 1950s. Known throughout the local community for its authentic ambiance, friendly service, and extensive menu of classic comfort food, 5 & Diner stands out as a beloved local specialty restaurant.

Operating as a traditional Diner, an American restaurant, and a dedicated spot for both breakfast and lunch, this venue caters to all appetites and dining times. Whether you're starting your day with a hearty meal, stopping in for a satisfying lunch, or needing a quick bite late at night, 5 & Diner delivers a high-quality, memorable experience. It perfectly captures the essence of a bygone era while remaining a modern, accessible, and vital part of the Phoenix dining scene. The menu features everything from famous omelettes and pancakes to towering burgers and diner specials like the 'King Kong’s Chicken Fried Steak', ensuring there is a delicious option for everyone in your party.

The commitment to great food and a unique atmosphere makes 5 & Diner a popular choice for locals, college students, families, and even tourists looking for an authentic slice of Americana right here in Arizona.

Location and Accessibility

5 & Diner is conveniently situated in a central, accessible part of Phoenix, making it easy for residents across the Valley to visit. You can find this classic spot at: 5220 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA. Its prime location on North 16th Street, a major thoroughfare, ensures simple navigation whether you are driving from a nearby neighborhood or across town.

Accessibility is a key priority for the establishment, ensuring a comfortable experience for all guests. The location provides excellent practical amenities, including:

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Free parking lot and free street parking for simple vehicle access

The diner’s welcoming setup, coupled with ample parking options, makes planning a visit stress-free for groups, families, and solo diners alike. Its central Phoenix address means it is a quick and easy destination for all your classic American food cravings.

Services Offered

5 & Diner provides a comprehensive range of service options designed to fit modern lifestyles, whether you prefer to dine on-site or enjoy their food at home. The services include:

  • Dine-in: Enjoy the full, authentic 1950s atmosphere with comfortable seating, table service, and counter service options.
  • Outdoor Seating: A delightful option for enjoying your meal in the pleasant Arizona weather.
  • Takeout: Conveniently order and pick up your favorite diner classics to enjoy elsewhere.
  • Delivery: Offering home delivery service, including a no-contact delivery option for maximum safety and convenience.
  • Curbside Pickup: A simple and fast option where staff bring your order directly to your car.
  • Catering: Available for events, allowing you to bring the beloved diner taste to your next gathering.
  • All-Day Dining: Serving Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner, accommodating every mealtime need.

Features / Highlights

What truly sets 5 & Diner apart is its unique combination of food quality, historical atmosphere, and community-focused amenities. The establishment offers several standout features that enhance the dining experience:

  • Authentic 1950s Atmosphere: The decor is spot-on, creating a fun, historic, and casual environment. Customers often note the intact music machines and jukebox playing oldies, which are the 'cherry on top' of the experience.
  • Outstanding Beverages and Dessert: The diner is highly regarded for its 'Great coffee' and especially its 'Great dessert,' with the popular blueberry shake receiving high praise. Classic drinks like Floats and Ice Cream Soda add to the authentic feel.
  • All-Day Breakfast and Late-Night Food: Whether you're craving eggs and a Steak Bomblette in the morning or a Cheeseburger after hours, they offer a full range of comfort food, late-night food, and all-day dining options (Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner).
  • Family and Group Friendly: The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and family-friendly, complete with high chairs and a dedicated Kids' Menu, making it perfect for groups and locals.
  • Offerings for Diverse Diets: The menu includes 'Small plates' and options specifically catering to comfort food, healthy choices, and quick bites.
  • Amenities: Features include a Bar onsite, a Gender-neutral restroom, and standard Restroom facilities, ensuring a well-equipped venue for all guests.
  • Local Specialty: The diner serves a local specialty, further rooting it within the Phoenix culinary landscape.

Contact Information

For reservations, takeout orders, or general inquiries, you can reach 5 & Diner using the following information:

Address: 5220 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

Phone: (602) 264-5220

Mobile Phone: +1 602-264-5220

They accept major forms of payment, including Credit cards, Debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, making transactions quick and easy.

What is Worth Choosing 5 & Diner

Choosing 5 & Diner means opting for more than just a meal; it means selecting an iconic Phoenix experience. For Arizona residents, it represents a consistently reliable and high-quality destination for classic American comfort food. Here is why this diner is worth your visit:

The dedication to quality is evident in customer feedback, with items like the 'Steak Bomblette' and the 'Special Country Breakfast' being highly recommended for their quality and generous quantity. It successfully blends the fast-paced nature of a 'Quick bite' with the satisfying, slow-cooked taste of comfort food.

If you are a lover of all things 50s, the environment alone is a compelling reason to visit. The historic, trendy, yet cozy setting provides a fun backdrop, perfect for memorable meals with family or friends. Furthermore, the commitment to excellent customer service, as highlighted by patrons, ensures a welcoming and comfortable visit every time.

The menu breadth—from the extensive 'Famous Omelettes' like the Southwestern and Steak Bomblette, to 'Diner Specials' like the Fish & Chips and Cadillac Meatloaf, and a whole range of burgers, sandwiches, and the famously good Shakes—guarantees that every visit offers something new and delicious to try. The availability of 'Healthy options' and 'Vegetarian options' (such as the Veggie Omelette) ensures that the classic diner concept evolves to meet contemporary dietary needs. Ultimately, for a taste of history, comfort, and delicious food, 5 & Diner remains one of Phoenix's top culinary destinations.

5 & Diner Menu

  • Soups & Salads

  • Crispy Chicken Salad $13.99

    Julienne chicken tenders, romaine and iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of dressing.

  • Mix & Match (Soup & Salad) $13.99
  • Hot Soup Or Homemade Chili $6.99

    Choice of vegetable soup, chili or soup of the day.

  • Caesar Salad $9.99

    Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed in our classic caesar dressing. Add a Seasoned Grilled Chicken Breast for an additional charge.

  • Mix & Match (1/2 Sandwich & Soup Or Salad) $13.99

    Choose any 2 to make your favorite combination! Diner salad or hot soup & 1/2 sandwich.

  • Cobb Salad $15.99

    House mixed greens topped with crumbled bleu cheese, diced tomatoes, warmed chopped bacon, hard cooked egg, marinated and grilled chicken breast served with a creamy buttermilk ranch dressing.

  • Diner Specials

  • Cadillac Meatloaf $18.99

    Our homemade meat loaf topped with chopped bacon, sauteed mushrooms and onion straws. Served with garlic toast, red skinned mashed potatoes, and vegetable of the day.

  • Love Me Tenders $17.49

    Our chicken tenders deep fried to perfection served with French fries, corn, a buttermilk biscuit, and your choice of honey mustard or BBQ sauce.

  • Fish & Chips $17.99

    Battered cod served with French fries, corn, a buttermilk biscuit and tartar sauce.

  • King Kong’s Chicken Fried Steak $17.99

    Our chicken fried steak or chicken smothered in country gravy and served with red skin mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day and garlic toast.

  • Sides

  • Coleslaw $7.99
  • Mashed Potatoes $7.99
  • Vegetable Of The Day $7.99

    steamed, or sautéed with garlic & oil

  • French Fries $7.99
  • Kettle Chips $7.99
  • Sandwiches

  • The Diner Dip $15.99

    Tender sliced roasted beef in a hoagie roll, topped with Swiss cheese, and served with a side of au jus.

  • Turkey Club $15.99

    Our triple decker delight tender sliced turkey, crisp bacon, sliced tomatoes, lettuce and mayonnaise. On bread.

  • The Reuben $14.99

    Fresh corned beef topped with sauerkraut, melted swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on grilled rye.

  • Diner Chicken $14.99

    Either grilled or breaded and fried, served on a signature bun with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mayo.

  • Philly Cheese Steak $16.99

    Grilled savory shaved steak topped with Swiss cheese, peppers, and onions in a hoagie roll.

  • Tuna Melt $14.99

    A generous serving of white albacore tuna with melted American cheese on grilled rye.

  • BLT Club House $15.99

    A triple decker with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo On bread.

  • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich $15.99

    Either grilled or breaded and fried, Frank's Red Hot topped with blue cheese, served on a signature bun with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mayo.

  • Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich $15.99

    Either grilled or breaded and fried, ham and Swiss cheese, served on a signature bun with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mayo.

  • Drinks

  • Coffee $3.99

    Regular or decaf.

  • Tea $4.49

    Hot, iced or herbal.

  • Shakes $5.99

    please note if you want chocolate, strawberry or vanilla. $.99 to add malt-

  • Soft Drinks $4.49

    Regular or Large. Choice of - Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Root Beer, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Hi-C Fruit Punch, Minute Maid Lemonade.

  • Juices $4.49
  • Strawberry Lemonade $5.99
  • Hot Chocolate $4.49
  • Ice Cream Soda $6.99

    Made with soda water mixed with chocolate, vanilla or cherry and choice of ice cream.

  • Milk $4.49

    White or chocolate.

  • Floats $6.99

    Made with choice of ice cream and soda.

  • Lemonade $4.49
  • Pancakes & More

  • Short Stack (2) $10.99
  • Three Country Pancakes $12.99
  • Sourdough French Toast $12.99

    Slices of sourdough bread dipped in our egg batter, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and grilled to perfection.

  • Diner Waffle $10.99
  • Appetizers

  • Onion Rings $9.99

    Our famous onion rings.

  • Diner Wings $16.99

    12 delicious wings tossed in your choice of Buffalo or BBQ sauce served with celery and ranch dressing

  • Fried Pickles $13.99

    Crisp seasoned pickle chips, served with creamy buttermilk ranch dip.

  • Potato Skins $13.99

    Crispy potato skins topped with jack and cheddar cheese, bacon, and fresh green onions. Served with sour cream.

  • Chicken Tenders $14.99

    Our chicken tenders served with honey mustard.

  • Loaded Kettle Chips Or Fries $13.99

    Our fresh delicious seasoned kettle chips or fries, smothered with melted cheddar cheese and topped with bacon, jalapeno peppers, diced tomatoes and sour cream.

  • Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla $14.99

    A grande flour tortilla with buffalo chicken, roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheddar cheese; served with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.

  • Mozzarella Cheese Sticks $12.99

    Golden fried with a side of marinara sauce.

  • Dogs

  • Francheeze $13.99

    Our large dog wrapped in bacon, stuffed with cheese, and deep fried to perfection.

  • Hound Dog $10.99

    1/4 pound hot dog charbroiled and served on a toasted bun with your choice of kettle chips or fries.

  • Famous Omelettes

  • Denver $15.99

    Ham, cheddar cheese, onions, green peppers, and sour cream.

  • Ham & Cheese $14.49

    Ham and cheddar cheese.

  • Parisian $15.99

    Bacon, mushrooms, chives, Swiss cheese and sour cream.

  • Turkey & Spinach $15.99

    Stuffed full with shaved turkey and spinach with jack cheese.

  • Veggie $14.99

    Exploding with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and sauteed green peppers.

  • Southwestern $15.99

    Chorizo, green chilies, onions, tomatoes, guacamole, Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Served with a hot tortilla.

  • Steak Bomblette $16.49

    Our classic omelette bursting with shaved steak, sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms finished with American and cheddar cheese. Served with hash browns.

  • Burgers

  • Guacamole Burger $15.99

    Guacamole, bacon and Swiss cheese. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • Cheeseburger $14.99

    Our classic burger with your choice of cheddar, Monterey jack, pepper jack, Swiss or American cheese and our house sauce. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • Chili Size $15.99

    Served open faced, covered with housemade chili, onions and shredded cheddar cheese. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • Bleu Moon Burger $15.99

    Mixture of bleu cheese crumbles blended with cream cheese and topped with Monterey jack cheese. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • Patty Melt $15.99

    A patty topped with melted american cheese and sautéed onions, on grilled rye. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • Southwest Burger $15.99

    Mild green chilies, melted pepper jack cheese and chipotle mayo. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • Big Texan $15.99

    BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon and an onion ring on Texas toast. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • BBQ Burger $15.99

    Topped with cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, and onion straws. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • Garlic Shroom Burger $15.99

    Swiss cheese and a blend of sauteed mushrooms with garlic. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • Breakfast Sides

  • Bagel $4.99

    Served with butter.

  • Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits (2) $5.99
  • Cinnamon Roll $6.99
  • Fresh Fruit $6.49
  • Toast $3.99
  • Oatmeal $6.99

    Served with raisins and brown sugar.

  • Breakfast - Specialties

  • Eggs & Chicken Fried Steak $15.99

    Two eggs prepared any style with potatoes and your choice of toast, buttermilk biscuit or English muffin.

  • Eggs $12.99

    Two eggs prepared any style with potatoes and your choice of toast, buttermilk biscuit or English muffin.

  • Eggs & Corned Beef Hash $14.99

    Two eggs prepared any style with potatoes and your choice of toast, buttermilk biscuit or English muffin.

  • Eggs & Sausage Patties (3) $14.99

    Two eggs prepared any style with potatoes and your choice of toast, buttermilk biscuit or English muffin.

  • Byo Skillet $15.99

    Two eggs any style stacked with home fried potatoes, jack cheddar cheese, toast and your choice of 3 of the following ingredients. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • Eggs & Double Smoked Ham $14.49

    Two eggs prepared any style with potatoes and your choice of toast, buttermilk biscuit or English muffin.

  • Eggs & Turkey Sausage $14.99

    Two eggs prepared any style with potatoes and your choice of toast, buttermilk biscuit or English muffin.

  • Eggs & Chorizo $14.99

    Two eggs prepared any style with potatoes and your choice of toast, buttermilk biscuit or English muffin.

  • Special Country Breakfast $15.99

    Two large eggs, with your choice of bacon or sausage, and our own special country gravy on buttermilk biscuits. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

  • Eggs & 6 Oz Sirloin Steak $17.99

    Two eggs prepared any style with potatoes and your choice of toast, buttermilk biscuit or English muffin.

  • Uptown Eggs Benedict $16.99

    Two poached eggs atop sliced ham and an English muffin, covered in creamy hollandaise sauce. Served with hash browns. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

  • Eggs & Bacon (3) Or Sausage Links (3) $14.99

    Two eggs prepared any style with potatoes and your choice of toast, buttermilk biscuit or English muffin.

  • Eggs & Chicken Fried Chicken $15.99

    Two eggs prepared any style with potatoes and your choice of toast, buttermilk biscuit or English muffin.

  • Cali Benedict $16.99

    Two poached eggs atop sliced avocado, tomato slices, jack cheese and a grilled English muffin, covered in creamy hollandaise sauce. Served with hash browns. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

  • Hungry Diner $16.99

    Three large eggs, two strips of bacon, two sausage links or patties. Served with hash browns and choice of toast, English muffin or buttermilk biscuit. *Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell fish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

5 & Diner Details

  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Serves local specialty
  • Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Trendy
  • Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Locals
  • Tourists
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

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5 & Diner Location

5 & Diner

5220 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

5 & Diner Reviews

An average rating of ★4.3 from 4033 user reviews.

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