Nickel's Diner

1060 Yavapai Dr Ste 1, Rio Rico
(520) 281-1040

Recent Reviews

Tyler Mullinix

The first time I came here, it was amazing. I always get the same thing, biscuits and gravy, 3 eggs over easy. The second time was even good. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th trips were not. On the 3rd trip, I watched as my food sat in the window, half finished, for 30 minutes. When I was served, I told my waitress that the biscuits were hard as a rock. She just nodded here head and said yeah, the cooks had the frozen biscuits sitting on top of the warmer and they were rock hard. She then walked off. I stopped eating because I assumed she was going to remake it, as I was not in a rush. 10 minutes later she walks past and asks me if I am missing or need anything, I say no. That's when I realized it was up to me. I just paid and left. I went back twice more and the biscuits were the same both times. Not sure what is going here, but I will not waste another dime at this establishment. Which is sad, there aren't many around in this area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

U of A Alumni Cook

Great service, as always.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Spencer

Great breakfast place just off the

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich, Pancakes

Jim Becker

My favorite diner anywhere...Fun atmosphere and happy employees that are anxious to please + a wide variety of delicious classic diner fare, plus a nice selection of Mexican options... It's fun to just sit there and watch the buzz of activity!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict

Bryce P.

Typically eat breakfast here with my dad a few times a month, however, went for lunch with my mom and had inedible food. My French Dip was room temperature, mom's hamburger - near raw. Onion rings saturated in grease (the temp of the fryer was off or way too old...) The food was timed bad by the kitchen. All was sent back, but management was on top of it.... (sarcasm) 10 min after this all occurred. [When food gets sent back... management should be on it] . We left with no bill (we didn't eat anything presented to us) but empty stomachs. Essentially lost an hour of our lives.

Michael Lawrence

Very good food and great service workers, very well managed by onsite hard working owner.Parking: Both paved and unpaved lots, plenty spots.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pancakes

Nik Corrales

Awesome Rachel style diner, every time I work in a week I stop here and the food is excellent, the service is great love the 50s/60s vibe!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Daniel Zuniga

Food is always consistently good and the service there is above

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Armando Tapia

Awesome food and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Monica J.

Never had I had such great service that I flag down my server to hand her money, along with everyone else at my table. Her name was Libby. You get a genuine diner feel as soon as you walk into this plac. Food is good - must try their salsa. Their machaca is really good. Boy was I impressed and pleased to find this gem in the Sonoran desert.

Nohemi Alvarez

Great place to eat. Theres great customer service here, we loved it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Candy Arrington

This is one of my favorite places to dine. Anything on the menu is a culinary delight and the staff are so friendly. The servings are very generous and well prepared.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash Eggs Hash Browns, Burger and Onion Rings, Soup

Mistah Nate

The home fried potatoes are really some of the best!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Barbara W.

Came in around 11 am and decided to order breakfast. Oh it was so good. Had the breakfast sandwich. Tables were all taken so sat on the covered/enclosed patio. Great service and the best tasting food! Can't wait to return.

Aaron Thomas

Be mindful if you come in hungry on the weekend you might be looking at 20-25+ min for someone to take your

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

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