'Old-School' Arizona Eatery Named 'Best Retro Diner' In The State

Diners are more than just the perfect addition to any road trip or the setting for satiating any late-night snack craving. These American mainstays are also the place to go for some of the best food around, from juicy cheeseburgers and pancakes smothered in syrup to bottomless cups of coffee to keep you awake and warm you up on even the longest night.

Using reviews, awards and accolades as well as first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "best retro diner" in every state, the nostalgic "vintage joints" that harken back to the heyday of American diners.

According to the site, the best retro diner in all of Arizona is Welcome Diner. This Phoenix spot serving "Southern-inspired" staples is a favorite in the community. Welcome Diner has one location in Phoenix and another in Tucson. Find out more by visiting the website.

Here is what LoveFood had to say about this "old-school" spot:

"Located inside a classic Googie (read: Space Age) building dating back to 1964, Arizona's Welcome Diner is the grooviest restaurant around. The Southern-inspired menu includes a noteworthy range of fried chicken and biscuits dishes, as well as modern additions like jackfruit po'boys and fried green tomato sandwiches."

Read up on more of the best vintage diner spots around the country at lovefood.com. You can also check out our previous coverage of the Arizona eatery named the best "cult-favorite" restaurant in the entire state.