This is going to be an ongoing project of mine where I’m going to be looking for places to eat between midnight and 6:00 AM that aren’t places like Denny’s.
I don’t know about you but after going to the bars or just going out on the town, there’s nothing like eating a big ol’ plate of scrambled eggs, bacon, and hash browns at 3:30 in the morning. Especially if you are hangin’ with your friends re-hashing the evening’s events before everyone heads home to crash or, in the case of some cities, finding another club that’s open between 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM (I’m pretty sure places like that don’t exist in Phoenix).
Anyhoo, the first place to check out is in the perfect location as it’s no where near any major clubs in Scottsdale or Phoenix which means that people won’t pack the place for hours waiting for a table. The place is the 5 and Diner in Phoenix near Camelback just a block west of highway 51.
The 5 and Diner is open 24 hours a day seven Days a week and offers a full menu at all hours of the day.
I went there Early Sunday Morning around 2ish with a hardcore jones for their Hot Fudge Sunday. (In retrospect I probably should not have had it as I didn’t get to sleep until 5:30-6:00 AM. Oh well.) The place is pretty small inside like a classic diner should be but they have extra seating outside and ample parking.
I discovered this particular 5 and Diner when I first came to Phoenix as I like to drive around new towns and explore. I found so many cool places in Seattle, San Diego, and now Phoenix in this manner and it’s the best way to get familiar with a city as well.
The 5 and Diner is a great place to go and just get a quick bite to eat. It’s not the highest quality of food but it’s good eatins’.
5 and Diner Address:
5220 N. 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
URL to a map of the Restaraunt:
Popularity: 5% [?]
