The Best Diners in Tucson

Breakfast at Tina’s

★★★★☆ 3.7 (21)

"This is an easy going spot relatively close to downtown and Lost Dutchman state park. We enjoyed the hamburger steak and chicken fried steak, which each came with potato hash, eggs and toast. Both highly flavorful dishes and recommended. Sometimes they run out of the famous chicken fried so be sure to get there early. Awesome quick service and value all around!"

Welcome Diner

★★★★☆ 3.8 (484) • $$

"I used to come here when it was Chaffin's Diner and I was so pleased to not only see they honored the old layout but revamped it in a 50s inspired decor which made my heart sing! The powdered blue bar stools and benches were paired with chrome and blonde wood. I also loved that the menus' stay on the tables and it removes an air of pretentiousness this place could have. If for no other reason, you should come here for the decor alone. So many revamped places get gentrified and the charm and history bleached out to a horrifying blandness. Ugh. Anyway! Onto the food. I started with an Old Fashion which was $5 on happy hour. I always find this the best and quickest way to test a bartender's skills. I was not disappointed! It was actually one of the best I've had in Tucson. It was perfectly balanced and not too strong on the whiskey flavor or orange. My friend and I split the Cauliflower Poppers and Three Sisters Burrito. Both vegan! I was slightly annoyed that they came out at the same time, seeing how the poppers were an appetizer. I soon forgot my annoyance as I tasted the poppers first. Seriously, how is this vegan!? The batter was light, very crispy and the buffalo sauce a perfect blend of spices and vinegar. It was listed as vegan but I didn't know the ranch was too AND made in house. It was very good too. The Three Sisters Burrito was phenomenal. I was blown away again. It comes with tempura battered squash. It was again very flavorful, perfectly cook and it was a miracle I didn't eat the whole thing in one bite! Oh happy tears!! They truly understood vegan does not mean bland and I'm so thankful for that. They have other vegan options too! I cannot wait to come back. One last note, THANK YOU so much for labeling V for vegan AND VEG for vegetarian. It gets frustrating trying to find vegan food with its lumped in with with vegetarian offerings."

Roxy Diner

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18)

"Walked in...were immediately greeted by the warm/friendly staff...and the amazing smells coming from their open kitchen. This is a cozy/delicious little option that was quite the surprise after having tried a few other locations in SC that were all closed. Food was simple but amazing...all made to order. What a great find! It'll be bookmarked once this review is done! Well done - enjoy."

Moby's

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (87) • $

"Just to give you an update its was my daughter's Birthday today well now yesterday evening 7/30 i brought her to eat. Food was awesome.. we racked up 100 something dollars came back again close to midnight ate again the Supervisor Ginger blow our minds away when she came out with a slice of cake for my daughter on her birthday stuff like this don't happen.. Ginger thanks so much not sue how you knew ir was my daughter Birthday but that made her dayHappy 35th Birthday Velma love uDerek our waiter you was awesome and attentive to your needs.. that means a lot...Cant leave the cooks out we're back cause the food is awesome so thank you all for making sure our food is something you would eat..Again bombs to MOBYS!! For awesome food..Damn and my waitress from early that evening you did the damn thanks and make sure not just us but everyone you was taking care of... kudos!!!!"

New Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (669) • $$

"AWESOME Everytime. This food is amazing. We are from NM and this is truly New Mexican food to a tee!"

The Preserve Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (40) • $$

"What a beautiful restaurant!!! The views are amazing!! We celebrated my parent's anniversary and the food was amazing. The lamb chops were so good. I'd say a little over kill with the portion sizes of the sides, but no complaints otherwise."

Jerry's Restaurants 42

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (84) • $$

"MUST STOP & EAT!!!Delicious food, great service, retro diner vibe, generous portions, and reasonably priced.We have been visiting Safford once a year or so since 2013 - JERRY'S is our must go every-time."

Single Jack Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (6)

"If you want a great selection of beers on tap for a cheap price and some decent grub, Single Jack Restaurant should be on your radar.The have a full bar, but if you're looking for good beers on tap, you can get options like Dargoon IPA, Blue Moon, and Orange Blossom. 16 oz will cost you $4 while a 25 oz will cost you $1 more. A flight of 4 samples will also cost you $5. They also serve moscow mules and other speciality cocktails.Single Jack has two menus, where a majority of the options are themed around mining. They have classic options like pasta, burgers, wings, and sandwiches. They also serve enchiladas, tacos, nachos, and some other classic bar foods. If you want something more substantial, there are steak options. When I went to this restaurant, we all ordered the Boss's Burger, which is a homemade beef patty with onions and jalapenos mixed in. It comes with classic toppings on the side, free cheese options, and 2 free extra sides. Any addition toppings will cost $1/topping. It then comes with either french fries or curly fries. I chose the Boss's Burger with pepper jack cheese, bacon and guacamole with curly fries. They give a substantial amount of curly fries with the burger and garlic aioli on the side. The patty was large, cooked well-done, and slightly dry. Service was a little slow, but there was only one waitress.If you have plenty of time and want to grab some beers and food with friends, this is a great option for you!"

The Hub Grill and Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (84) • $$

"$17.49 for a single order of wings?! WTH? The only review you need to read. This place just can't get it right."

Tag's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (165) • $

"Spouse and I really enjoy Tag's, normally a breakfast stop for us and have never really been disappointed. It is open for breakfast and lunch, and they do both well. My mainstay is the American which comes with bacon, eggs, hashbrowns and toast and it is always consistent. Spouse is a little more adventuresome and experiments but again never had a bad experience. It's not nouvelle cuisine but you can count on it being good.Service is always good, and your coffee cup never runs dry.The building and interior have been around for a few years, but it is always kept clean and presentable. Parking is good and 3 sides of the building with easy access to the main street in Coolidge."

Three Canyon Beer and Wine Garden

★★★★☆ 3.7 (177) • $$

"Great outdoor garden in North Tucson. Good selection of beer and wine with food menu of typical bar places. Live music in garden on weekends (with $5 cover pp). Older crowd ... lots of pink shorts and Tommy Bahama. Live music playing oldies (70's and 80's) and lots of folks are dancing. Plenty of covered places to sit and enjoy the vibe."

Omar's Hi-Way Chef Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (254) • $$

"This place was EVERYTHING. Quite literally. Motel/Truck Stop/Gift Store/Diner/Arcade/Candy Castle/Probably More??? It left nothing to the imagination in the best way possible. Came for the diner, left with a great experience. The diner was absolutely amazing. 12/10 service from every single staff member. They were just fantastic! The food was amazing. I love that they are keeping this old vintage place alive and thriving. Will 1000% be back."

Wild Berry Diner

★★★★☆ 3.8 (292) • $$

"Been wanting to try this place for some time. Running pre Xmas errands in the area, so stopped by for late breakfast.Wife ordered a senior special, eggs,sausage, and 1/2 a waffle. Waffle crispy, eggs perfect, and delicious fat sausages.I had the chicken fried steak. Came with eggs, hash browns, and a pancake. Eggs were a little overdone. CFS was good, hash browns needed help. Unevenly cooked, not crispy. Nothing terrible but I've had better.Prices are reasonable, service was fine. Place seemed clean and pleasant."

Happy Rooster Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.5 (132) • $

"Best breakfast deal in town. $5.99 for 2 eggs, hash brown and toast. Even cheaper during the week.Been coming here since 2000 . Come early as it fills up quick."

Legends Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (18) • $$

"So we chose this place on a whim as we have never been here! All of the previous reviews were outdated but we went with our gut and let me tell you...this restaurant did not disappoint at ALL!! First off HUGE shoutout to our server Noel! Noel was nothing short of exceptional! From the time we entered till dessert we had nothing but the best service! Noel was extremely knowledgeable regarding the menu items as well as the desserts! I couldn't have picked a better place to go for my late birthday lunch! The ambiance was very appealing! Intrigued to see this place at night with the fire pit aglow during the fall/winter seasons! We felt as if we stepped out of the desert for a short period of time! The name Legends says it all! From John Wayne to Willie Mays...they graced the presence of this fine place! I wish there were more advertisement about it as I've lived here in Casa Grande for a year and I literally happened upon it through Yelp, but the reviews weren't too inviting as they were outdated. I can definitely say we will be back!!"

La Chingada Cocina Mexicana

★★★★☆ 3.9 (435) • $$

"Outstanding. Everything we ordered was super flavorful, with nice presentation. Combine that with attentive staff and quick but not rushed service, overall I would highly recommend."

Dot's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.3 (91) • $

"Such a cute old school diner vibe! Seating is only outdoors so plan ahead with the weather-- it was a little chilly and windy when we visited but our server was kind enough to bring us blankets as we ate. Our server was friendly and attentive and the food was the perfect diner food we needed after a night of a few adult beverages."

Lindy's On 4th

★★★★☆ 3.8 (673) • $$

"Want a tasty burger... why would you go anywhere else? Conveniently located on 4th ave - with back and front patio seating as well as spacious indoor seating. The burgers are juicy, flavorful, and always hit the spot. The onion rings are some of my favorite- the onion never slides out on first bite- we love that! Staff are usually pretty attentive and quick even when they are slammed with tables!"

Joe's Pancake House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (171) • $

"Love it! Good menu, good "old school" wait staff, good food.I had the veggie omelette and added ham. It was pretty good, enjoyable. I had it with grits (included). Huge portion of grits and it was good. Also had a single pancake. I mean, if you're going to eat at Joe's *Pancake* House you better have a pancake, right? Yep, it was good.Joe's is another good breakfast (and lunch) diner here in Tucson. I recommend it.Side story: My everyday drive is a Corvette. I was wearing my Corvette cap. When I went to pay my bill, Brandon, who took my payment, nonchalantly said, "You know, we have a valet service that you could use next time and you won't have to worry about where to park." LOL Yes, he saw my car and saw my hat and put 2 + 2 together. So funny! Love that.I'll be returning. But I won't be taking advantage of their valet service. ;)5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money.4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business.3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it.2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money.1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!"

Margie’s Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (141) • $

"This is a great little spot. The place is much larger than it looks on the outside. It replaced bread and butter cafe. The menu is great as it has breakfast in the morning and does lunch at lunch time but does breakfast all day regardless. The breakfast menu is a classic diner one with shredded hash browns. The pies are a delight here. They have many different pie slices every day. I went to lunch with someone who ordered actual lunch and I got breakfast and they had everything available on the menu for both. The owner was our server and she was incredibly friendly, polite, and helpful. They were very busy at 1200 on a Tuesday. I would definitely go here again. Also, they have Cholula and Tabasco for those worried about hot sauces. I know there are a ton of mom and pop shop diners that serve breakfast, dinner, and pies and so many of them are good, but this one has heart and they stay very busy. I was extremely happy with portion sizes of my breakfast and lunch including the sides. You can always go to a well known spot like Denny's or IHOP but you just aren't going to get the same service and love in your food like a diner like Margie's. I will definitely be going back."

Nana Dee's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (235) • $$

"After driving back from Wilcox early this morning, I checked on Yelp and found this diner serving breakfast.This place reminds me of the many Greek diners in NYC and I immediately felt at home.Valerie was an amazing waitress, brought everything I needed and was very sweet and kind to me.I had a veggie omelet with home fries and rye bread. The rye bread was really amazing and everything else was good as expected! I'll definitely come back again to this place as service was very good and welcoming and the food was pleasant. Thank you for a great Sunday morning breakfast here!"

Rochester's Family Dining & Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (48) • $

"Stopped here last Friday night, I was shocked at the large crowd waiting at the door, were they giving something away for free? :)Lively, fun, and festive atmosphere with great food was obviously the draw!The wait was not to bad, 25 minutes, we didn't think to call ahead. We sat outside on the deck, beautiful sunshine to keep us warm along with plenty of heaters on this January night. We ordered a couple bottles of wine for the table, simple wine but tasty, extremely reasonable at $24 a bottle. They offered a fish fry that night, all you can eat for $19, including potato and clam chowder. Fish was excellent, delicious light flaky batter, nicely seasoned. I gotta say I was pleasantly surprised how delicious everything thing was.Service was spot on, even on the crazy busy night, I'm headed back soon to try their Taco Tuesday and their Monday Burger SpecialThanks again for a great night!"

Ajo Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (78) • $

"Always friendly staff and great food! Had the chicken fried chicken! Just like my grandma makes!"

Jeannie’s Diner

★★★★☆ 3.6 (24) • $

"Good Lord, Help Me Rhonda! Yes, Help me Rhonda is my top pick here at Jeannie's. Throw in a Chocolate milkshake and you time warp back to the 50's.....Like I know what the 50's was like but walking into Jeannie's just feels like walking back in time. Hope you enjoy my Fav's here as much as I do. Cheers."

O.S.G. Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (41)

"Great place for lunch or dinner.Friendly and attentive.Love O.S.G.!If you're looking for a variety of choices and want that "old school" experience, this is it!"

Li'l Miner Diner

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (9)

"The li'l miner diner is a small diner nestled in a small strip in Gold Canyon. There are spectacular views of the superstitions as you approach it. It is unassuming from the parking lot, Once you set foot inside you find a small diner with sock hop music playing. The owners son manning the grill and a friendly waitress ready to take your order. I have visited a couple times and both times I had quick service and excellently cooked meals. It takes a minute as there is just room for the one cook, but it's worth the wait. My favorite is the "Mikes Favorite Philly" It's a wonderful sandwich cooked in garlic butter and red wine reduction. Torched cheddar at the end provides a perfectly textured sandwich. I can also recommend the Ruben- it's exactly what you would expect."

KG's Westside Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (145) • $

"Good basic breakfast and lunch foods served here but if you want a touch of the chef's gourmet options, those are available on the whiteboard. This is another mom and pop place but that's what makes them soooo good! The service is excellent and fast but you don't feel like the staff wants to rush you out of the place. Easy casual dining."

Black Bear Diner

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (53) • $$

"Amanda was our server & she was very friendly, professional, and did a good job! We were waited on immediately, our beverages came right away. She took our order & they were both hot & delicious! Black Bear Diner has improved immensely in their service! We will be back!!"

Judy's Cookhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (117) • $

"The food was just phenomenally done comfort food, the service was fast, friendly, and considerate. Everything you'd want in a diner. We'll come back for sure."

Little Anthony's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (561) • $$

"Thank you all the great staff at Little Anthony's for all the food and fun we have enjoyed over the years . So many great offerings on the big menu . The daily specials with a drink at 10.99 great value . I like the patty melt & Frys/onion rings combo they call Fringes.The servers and staff are awesome ! Thank you for your patience with my grandson , I/we so grateful . We often come for birthdays where they all sing and give you a Sunday .The traditional soda fountain has all the sundries and more. The whole fifties theme with car shows , Elvis / Marilyn shows , and Popular gaslight theatre next door . A local treasure ."

Cozy Corner Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (445) • $$

"As soon as I walked in, I felt like I traveled to somewhere in the Midwest. I love their classy diner style decor. Food is also reminds me of my Midwest days. I tried their country style steak for my breakfast. I loved the flavor of the gravy. I also liked the fact they had apple butter jam for my toast. It reminded me how I used to love my mother in law's homemade jam and breakfast, and I felt like I was back in her house.Service was exceptional. My server was friendly but not only that, the entire staff worked so hard to take care of all the customers. In fact I couldn't remember which one was my server was because so many others stopped by to refill coffee or something. Price was very affordable. In fact, I felt like they haven't raised price for 20 years! They accept credit card but since I saw many other customers leaving a cash tip, I did the same. If you are in the area, I highly recommend this diner for breakfast."