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924 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85006

602-495-1111 

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924 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix AZ 85006

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  • American, Diner
    Sun, Tue-Sat 5pm-12am
    $ $
    All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
  • casual
    Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible
    Late Night, Lunch
    Beer/Wine
  • Not Accepted
    Street
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Like a Phoenix roadside stop by way of New Orleans, former food truck owners Michael Babcock and Jenn Robinson have taken over this iconic, 9-seat eatery at 10th and Roosevelt streets in Phoenix and packed it with some serious southern eats -- along with burgers and fries. From a small and ever-changing menu of Babcock’s favorite home made Southern-inspired dishes from around the country, don’t miss massive buttermilk biscuit sandwiches like the heavenly fried chicken with cheddar, bacon, and thick, peppery gravy; rich and flavorful red beans and rice, and an addictive poutine gone the way of a southern country kitchen.








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  • 2011 | Best Pop-Up Restaurant

    Payton Curry called his pop-up restaurant at The Welcome Diner a therapy project. His therapy became culinary-inspired healing for the 2,800-plus diners who showed up between April 1 and a cosmic final cleanup on July 5 -- fittingly, the day of the now-famous haboob. Curry created his daily menu based on what was fresh and available each morning from local purveyors. Scoring a spot inside the nine-seat diner ensured a dream eating experience: watching the chef and his dessert-creating... More »

  • 2009 | Best Place to Meet a Stranger

    Phoenix is not a serendipitous city. We're stuck in our cars most of the time, deliberately driving from point A to point B in our strip-malled, paved-over landscape. How in the world does anyone make a new acquaintance here? You just have to be more proactive, and places like Welcome Diner go a long way in creating an intimate, neighborhood feel. Of course, if you don't care to banter with the cook or acknowledge the person sitting next to you, don't bother with this postage-stamp-size... More »

  • 2008 | Best Fries

    Simplicity is underrated, especially in the case of potatoes. You can do just about anything to a spud -- purée it, bake it, dress it up with fancy toppings -- but sometimes the best thing you can do is just revel in its delicious flavor. That's why we love the French fries at Welcome Diner, where they cook them up the old-fashioned way. There's no doubt these taters are fresh, since the tiny row of counter seats in this cozy vintage restaurant affords an unhindered view of... More »

  • 2007 | BEST DINER

    Whether you're a nostalgia buff or just a burger lover, head to Welcome Diner for some old-fashioned flavor. Situated on a quiet corner in the historic Garfield District, just a few blocks east of all the art galleries on Roosevelt Row, this adorable Depression-era diner, done up in bright white paint with cheerful red trim, is a true vintage treasure. Inside, there are only nine seats at the compact counter, where it's easy to get acquainted with your fellow diners, and there's always a... More »

  • 2006 | BEST PLACE TO EAT LUNCH IF YOU'RE HAVING A BAD DAY

    Welcome Diner is the heart of Roosevelt Row -- we have friends who swear by the place, not as a good spot to grab lunch but as a mood elevator. Located just east of the gallery action, the diner has quickly become the weekday afternoon hangout for developers, artists and shopkeepers, who gather to eat the hamburgers and fries and catch up on neighborhood gossip. The joint is small -- the diner is a Valentine original, manufactured in Kansas -- and the A/C has to work hard to keep up with ... More »

  • 2004 | BEST UPSCALE DINER

    The Welcome Diner is such a quaint little place, painted white with red trim on the outside, that it looks like Matchbox made it and you could pretty much pick it up and stick it in your pocket if you wanted. The interior is essentially a short-order kitchenette and a red counter surrounded by nine -- count 'em, nine -- blue stools in a space that's so tiny we have to grease our love handles with lard to get to the stool in the far back. Well, people were a lot thinner back when this... More »

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  • phoenixnewtimesbestof
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    | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

    4
    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    Simplicity is underrated, especially in the case of potatoes. You can do just about anything to a spud — purée it, bake it, dress it up with fancy toppings — but sometimes the best thing you can do is just revel in its delicious flavor. That's why we love the French fries at Welcome Diner, where they cook them up the old-fashioned way. There's no doubt these taters are fresh, since the tiny row of counter seats in this cozy vintage restaurant affords an unhindered view of the potato slicer. (And we can definitely attest to how much use the thing gets, partly thanks to our own French fry fixation.) Fried up to a mouthwatering golden brown and sprinkled with salt, these crispy, skin-on beauties are nothing short of potato perfection.

  • beavAtron
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    | Phoenix, AZ | 6 Reviews

    4
    | Tue, May 19, 2009

    A local favorite for some good home cooking!! Love this tiny little jewel!!

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