5 & Diner   

5220 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-264-5220
www.5anddiner.com

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Nostalgia for the 1950s comes easily at all nine locations of this Valley institution. Neon, chrome, shiny red vinyl booths and framed mementoes of icons James Dean, Elvis Presley and the like capture the ambiance of a bygone era in slick Valley fashion. Jukeboxes at the counter and outdoor dining at funky, retro tables are illuminated by red neon and a perky, diner-style wait staff. The fare is a throwback to a more gravy-friendly time with a hot meat loaf sandwich replete with creamy mashed potatoes and veggies, spaghetti, club sandwiches and daily blue-plate and senior specials. Serving three meals daily (all day long), house specialties are pancakes and omelets, burgers and seasoned fries, hot dogs and onion rings. Got a sweet tooth? Their malts and shakes are famous and touted as "best in the West." This location on N. 16th St. is open 24 hours. -- Jill McCabe