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Welcome Diner

DinerPhoenix, AZ

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(2,750 reviews)

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+1 602-495-1111
929 E Pierce St, Phoenix, AZ 85006, United States
$10–20 · Reported by 106 people

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About Welcome Diner

On Pierce Street in Phoenix, Welcome Diner occupies a small space built around 1945, with counter seating original to that setup. The kitchen runs comfort fare with Southern touches, including biscuit sandwiches like the Bumblebee and the Carol, alongside mac and cheese and burgers such as the No Way Jose. A cocktail list adds a pickle martini and ranch water, and drinks like the Welcome Ginger Beer and Hibiscus Limeade round out the 38-item menu. Seating is walk-in only, with no reservations taken. The patio, set under trees with live plants, offers outdoor dining, and dogs are welcome there. A step-free entrance serves visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs suit families with young children. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The diner opens daily, and both takeaway and delivery let guests eat off site. Street parking is available nearby, within walking distance of downtown Phoenix.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available · Family friendly
  • Dietary
    Serves organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

38 dishes · mains $4–17
  • Orange Juice$6.00
  • Welcome Ginger Beer$8.00
  • Fruit Punch$7.00
  • Lemonade$5.00
  • Arnold Palmer$6.00
  • Hibiscus Limeade$8.00
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Reviews

4.5/5
2,750 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention mac and cheese, no way jose burger, buttermilk fried chicken biscuit and caesar salad.

5★
2,021
4★
436
3★
147
2★
57
1★
89

Customer Review Summary

Mac and cheese is the dish diners raise most, called creamy, cheesy and perfectly baked, with one reviewer adding chorizo and another pairing it with the No Way Jose burger, described as greasy, juicy and oh so good. Close behind are the biscuit plates, including the buttermilk fried chicken Bumblebee and a pulled pork version, plus the sea salt chocolate pie and the pancakes with seasonal blueberry compote. Also praised are the Caesar salad, poutine fries, jambalaya and a pickle martini. Patio seating under the trees draws repeated mentions, and several call the staff friendly, though one found them minimally nice with no small talk. Complaints are few but specific: one reviewer called the fries a letdown, another found the chicken fried steak a little tough, and one noted the Bumblebee's top biscuit is dry without its sauce. One mentions limited seating, and one suggests getting pie if any is left. One diner recalls a server fixing a wobbly patio table with a small wedge under the leg.

Featured reviews

  • Luis Rodriguez
    “Came for the Steak frites and they were great. The staff was friendly and we only had a 5 minute wait on a Friday night. Food was 10/10 we will definitely be back.”
  • Blaine Bettencourt
    “I haven't been to a diner this cool in such a long time. They've got the vibes, delicious food, and beautiful cocktails. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”
  • Lindsey Dennis
    “We came for the first time on our way to the airport. We sat outside and it was lovely. So pleasantly surprised that everything we ordered was wonderful enough to order again. Our server was also so friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!”
  • Jonah Dori
    “Definitely try this diner. It seems as if the majority of their food is actually made from scratch, in house. As per our incredible waitress Allison (and Alex), if it's not made in house, it is sourced locally. …”
  • Jose R Roa Martinez
    “Plenty of parking, very cool decoration and the food was delicious. The biscuits and the pancakes they have are really good.”

Hours

Monday
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Sunday

Highlights

“Pint-sized, circa-1945 diner with counter seating & a menu of comfort fare featuring Southern flair.”

  • Has fast service
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves local speciality
  • Popular for popular for breakfast

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Offers delivery
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  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Family friendly
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
Offerings· 14
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves beer
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves comfort food
  • Serves happy-hour drinks
  • Serves happy-hour food
  • Serves late-night food
  • Serves organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Serves wine
Atmosphere· 2
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
Pet-friendly· 1
  • Dogs allowed outside
Service options· 1
  • On-site services available
Dining options· 8
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has counter service
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking· 4
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Plenty of parking
Highlights· 5
  • Has fast service
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves local speciality
Popular for· 4
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Facilities· 2
  • Has gender-neutral toilets
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 3
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
  • Popular with university students
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs available

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