5 & Diner - Tempe

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Really good food came here after comedy show and our server was really funny and was great on helping us. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Pri... read more Really good food came here after comedy show and our server was really funny and was great on helping us. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20

As a former NJ resident, the diner capitol of the world, 5 Diner is as close to an actual NJ restaurant in any state. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Service:... read more As a former NJ resident, the diner capitol of the world, 5 Diner is as close to an actual NJ restaurant in any state. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20

The food at 5 & Diner was delicious! Our waitress was fantastic—outgoing and friendly. However, the diner could use some cleaning, as it was a bit dirty and had... read more The food at 5 & Diner was delicious! Our waitress was fantastic—outgoing and friendly. However, the diner could use some cleaning, as it was a bit dirty and had some pesky flies. I shared a sandwich with my boyfriend, and we both loved it; it’s definitely big enough to feed two. We also had dessert, which was incredible and really hit the spot. I ordered a cherry pie with chocolate ice cream on the side. The pie arrived hot, and the portions were generous—just perfect in my opinion. My boyfriend opted for a coke float, and he enjoyed it immensely. One thing to note is that if you're on the larger side, you might have difficulty sitting at the tables, as they don’t move and are more suited for average-sized people. I managed to squeeze into the booth, but it was a tight fit. Overall, 5 & Diner is a charming little place that captures the vibe of the 50s and 60s. We loved our visit! Cleanliness: 2/5, Food: 5/5, Experience: 5/5, Seating: 3/5, Parking: 5/5. I highly recommend it—5/5 for sure!

I won’t be coming back. That 8% surcharge they added was clearly not worth it, as they’ve lost a customer for good. I ordered the Cali Benedict, which was decen... read more I won’t be coming back. That 8% surcharge they added was clearly not worth it, as they’ve lost a customer for good. I ordered the Cali Benedict, which was decent, but I had to drown it in hot sauce to really enjoy it. Unfortunately, no amount of sauce could mask the fact that the avocados were hard and unripe. Biting into those tough slices completely spoiled my meal. They were also a bit cold, suggesting they keep unripe avocados in the fridge instead of allowing them to ripen properly. It's concerning to think about what else they might be doing wrong. I shudder to imagine, but I certainly won’t return to find out. Additionally, they have those nostalgic old-school jukeboxes at each table, but mine and several others I saw had signs indicating they were broken.