02/22/06

Low Five

by captaindback

From the time Bob Dole made a publicized early morning campaign stop here just before the 1996 election, the food and service at this location has been up and down like a yo-yo. It remains in our dining rotation primarily cuz the kids enjoy the diner atmosphere, coin jukebox and the occasional shake - and it's not as bad as it was. Breakfasts are a pretty safe bet and are served all day. I generally opt for an omelet or a club sandwich, and stay away from heavy fare like burgers and steaks. Open very late (24 hrs??). Good for kids who've never been inside a diner or if it's late and nothing else is open. Beyond that, I'd look to eat elsewhere in the abundant Camelback/16th street restaurant market.

• Pros: Inexpensive, kids dig the '50s
• Cons: Inconsistent food, Inconsistent service

11/29/05

awsome atmosphere

by autumncookie

I love this diner located in the Glendale AZ area. Everytime I visit i always go there. The food is great,prices are very fair. Just wish there was a 5 & dinnner in the southeast

01/04/05

Welcome to the 1950s. Sidle into a booth or plunk a coin into the counter jukeboxes.

by Nancy Hunter

In Short
Expect 1950s nostalgia in the form of classic diner fare, Elvis Presley juke tunes and neon, chrome and red-vinyl booths. Choose from the hot meat loaf sandwich, spaghetti or one of the several blue-plate and senior specials. Families flock for the basic menu and '50s kitsch, and everyone flocks for the milkshakes and malts.

06/15/04

Cheap Eats

by travisfrom

Just a great place to sit and eat. Good food, Great service and the price is always right.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Good Food, Great Service

03/12/04

5 & Diner

by a_huffman

The 5 & Diner in Mesa AZ is the PITS. The hamburger meat was RAW and the manager would not discount my meal. The whole experience was left a "bad taste" in my mouth and I wouldn't let my dog eat there. I will try the 5 & Diner in Phoenix the next time we go to Phoenix. Thanks.

• Pros: Good '50's ambeience

07/11/03

Ang

by angmcgee

Breakfasts are large and made to order. Great service and a fun atmosphere. I take all my out-of-town guests there for breakfast to experience this great place!

02/07/03

Just not good

by bmorri007

I have given this place several opportunities over the last couple of years with no change. The food is awful and service is less than satisfactory. Shame, because the concept is great

• Pros: none
• Cons: food, service, food

02/07/03

50's flair and Fabulous Food

by explorerbeth

This is a great place for dinner with the family and kids or just to hang out with friends and have a malt.

• Pros: Fabulous Food, Atmosphere
• Cons: Few Location

01/31/03

Get the Breakfast Buritto for $2.25

by Petep623

Do you ever go into a restaurant to try out a new dish then every time you go back you find yourself getting the same thing? That's what happened to me with the Breakfast Buritto. I can't get enough. The food is real great. They have a bargin breakfast menu. The waitresses are hot! Some should be working Hooters. The food is served quick. The service is great.

• Pros: Hot Waitresses!, Great Food!, Good Prices!
• Cons: Can't think of any.

12/25/02

Fun place, great food

by salmonius

This place is just fun to go have everything from a milkshake to breakfast, just enjoy the wet fries or any of the other unusual things on the menu.

• Pros: Excellent Food, Good Prices, Friendly Staff