Looking to try the best diners in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable diners in Tucson, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Bobo's Restaurant
Topping the list is Bobo's Restaurant. Located at 2938 E. Grant Road in Blenman-Elm, the diner, which offers burgers and more, is the highest rated affordable diner in Tucson, boasting 4.5 stars out of 624 reviews on Yelp.
This diner is open late and offers all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Stop by in the morning and score an omelet, pancakes, French toast or a cinnamon roll. Sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads also appear on the menu.
2. Little Anthony's DinerPhoto: [Yelp Use
Little Anthony's Diner, located at 7010 E. Broadway Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced diner and traditional American spot four stars out of 232 reviews.
Stop by for an early morning bite and grab the signature country breakfast with three eggs, sausage, bacon and your choice of a side, including hashbrowns, home fries, tater tots, cottage cheese and more. Or sit down for dinner and dig into popular choices like a patty melt, a large pizza or a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Check out the full menu here.
3. Old Times Kafe
Old Times Kafe, a diner and traditional American breakfast and brunch spot, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 41 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1485 W. Prince Road to see for yourself. This eatery's expansive menu includes breakfast and lunch options along with daily specials.
Check out Old Times Kafe on Thursday to take advantage of special pricing on a ham sandwich or a meatloaf hot dish, or stop in on Friday for clam chowder and a fish and chips basket. Other notable menu choices include breakfast griddles, omelets, burgers, sandwiches and pasta.
4. Bread and Butter Cafe
Over in San Gabriel, check out Bread and Butter Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 162 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Southern diner by heading over to 4231 E. 22nd St., Suite 101.
This popular breakfast and lunch joint features omelets, pancakes, French toast, cereal and more in the mornings; burgers, sandwiches and homestyle lunch plates make an appearance in the afternoon. The daily breakfast specials include chicken fried steak, top sirloin with eggs and a customizable breakfast sandwich. Check out the menu here.
5. Guilin Chinese Restaurant
Finally, there's Guilin Chinese Restaurant, a Poets Square favorite with four stars out of 96 reviews. Stop by 4445 E. Broadway Blvd. to hit up the diner and Chinese spot, which offers soup and more, next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.
Start your meal with an order of fried shrimp, crab rangoons or egg rolls before selecting your main course. Pork, beef, chicken and shrimp-centric entrees rule the menu. Noodle and rice dishes are also available. Vegetarian? There are also plenty of tofu and veggie entrees. (Here's the menu.)
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