Sunny's Diner

Sunny's Diner 1825 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281 I’ve driven past Sunny’s countless times, always curious but never stopping. This morning, however, I had a 7:00 AM appointment with a commercial client, and after a productive meeting, I felt a delightful hunger creeping in. Remembering that Sunny’s was just a quick five-minute drive away, I decided it was finally time to check it out. Friends, Sunny’s Diner is an absolute delight! From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with warmth and friendliness. The atmosphere was buzzing with positivity, and the staff truly made the experience special. My server was fantastic, and the hostess who seated me radiated kindness. Even the busboy was cheerful, spreading smiles as he worked. I believe this is a charming mom-and-pop establishment, though I’m not entirely sure. What I do know is that the food was delicious, but it’s the wonderful staff that will definitely bring me back. I had an awesome time today, and I can’t wait to return to enjoy more of what Sunny’s has to offer!

Rating is specifically for the breakfast food items***** Sunny’s never misses and each time is a reminder of why I continue to go back! Food is simple / not over complicated and is nostalgic to home cooked sunday meals back in the day at home. Prices aren’t to out of reach and the menu is pretty big. Parking isn’t to bad but is a very small lot that is free/ shared with other businesses.

Been going to this greasy spoon for 10 years. Nothing too fancy, but the food is consistent, and the price is fair. The service is top notch. My regular plates are as follows: Piglet skillets Chicken fried steak French toast Great spot ill be back!

What a great surprise this place was! We stopped by yesterday as we were leaving Tempe after the Ironman, and it was one of the few restaurants open before 9am on a Monday. It’s a very local spot, and the food was really good. The coffee was delicious, and the service was excellent… especially from the young guy who helped us. We honestly had an unexpectedly great experience here. Nothing to envy compared to the fancy restaurants we visited in Tempe the past few days. Definitely give this place a try if you’re nearby.

Stopped in for breakfast & had a delicious meal. Alex was my server & he was great. I will be back

First off, the food at this place is always a win. I like coming here because their food is consistently delicious. I always know my food will be exactly how I order it. The staff is always accommodating and friendly. Our server Emily was amazing! She was incredibly friendly, welcoming and attentive. I even witnessed her handle a Karen with grace and a smile on her face. Thanks for the wonderful experience Emily!

I was looking for a place to meet family for breakfast between Glendale and Mesa, and Sunnys had great reviews, along with some good looking French toast, so we agreed to meet here and try it. Was not disappointed one bit! Our server was friendly, quick, and attentive, the food choices were many and reasonably priced, and food was served quickly, and looked and tasted fantastic! Definitely worth the 20 minute ride from Mesa, and the classic diner feel atmosphere was a hit with the kids who love the retro vibe. Special thanks to the customer who returned my daughters left-behind phone to the front desk!

This was my first time visiting and I LOVED it! My friend did Uber eats and said she was always picking up orders here so it might be worth the try. I loved sitting in a booth by the windows. I ordered the signature waffle for my sweet tooth and did the $4 add on option to add potatoes and bacon. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. I would return.

I've driven by Sunny's hundreds of times in Tempe and have always wondered how it was. Friends of mine swear by it as one of the best breakfast spots in town. From the outside it looks like just another breakfast spots....its not. I'm kinda surprised it doesn't get brought up more often, this place is great! Service was fast and friendly even though the place was fairly crowded. The inside is nothing special, typical booth and table seating options, but the food was amazing! Everything was good! On a scale of 1 to 10 I'll go back....Ive been back, I'll keep going back? All of the above!

This is a very clean restaurant and I have never had a bad meal. Improvements, A smaller menu will help. And a reduced portion size for seniors. Service was great, attentive but not annoying

Food is always good has a homemade/hometown feel to it, food is always hits honestly we only come like once a month but food is always honestly great..just today there were to many young ladies had there hair down, for me food and hair is not always a good concept, I don't want food in my hair, I seen the young man wearing a hair net well serving food.. but then have some of your girls with longer hair just left upkeep and need to be bushed out, sorry that's my biggest pet peeve, I feel like servers have to look presentable and not look like they just got out of bed, came in for the biscuit because that's what I was craving.. highly recommend with our without the gravy...

Nice spot for breakfast or lunch! Good pricing and was able to accommodate our larger party. Server was very friendly and managed to keep up with everyone's orders when we all got there at different times. A few others helped run food and they were all speedy and efficient! Standard breakfast diner ambiance and feel. I for the banana chocolate chip pancakes and they were delicious! The breakfast sausage links were also really good

I'm here for spring training baseball games and one of the men in our group suggested we come here from breakfast before heading out to a game and the two of us did. The restaurant about a 1/2 mile from our hotel so walked here. I ordered a chocolate chip and banana pancake that was absolutely delicious, maybe the best I've ever had. Bella, our server, could not have been nicer. She has a great sense of humor, was helpful in answering any questions and came back a couple times during our meal to see if we needed more tea, water or anything else. The restaurant is on University Dr. not far from ASU so an easy walk from the college. I'd highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area for breakfast or lunch.

I highly recommend the Country Breakfast. And the NewMexico omelette. The service is very chipper. The ambience makes you feel like family.

5 star service, 3.5 star food. I liked the home fries -- much closer to potato than fried, which I like. Plenty of food but not too memorable.

Sunny diner is a go to breakfast spot on the weekends if you are craving diner food. I was craving a burger for breakfast and it fulfilled my craving

Favorite breakfast diner in the area! Reasonable prices, large portions of fresh food and friendly service. Our serve Bella was so sweet and welcoming, and the girl who checked us out at the end was so kind. Even the man who dropped our food off was so pleasant and made sure everything was okay! Plenty of seating and parking. We got the farmer skillet and it was delicious and the country friend steak. We had coffee and enjoyed the AC on a hot day.

Tried this local place not far from my home on a Sunday for brunch and it was overall great! Tastes better than any other brunch place and is fairly affordable! The service was great and I loved to see the effort all the workers put in to make sure we have everything we need to enjoy this meal. I also liked the idea that you don't have to get a full portion of pancakes you can only order one. Will be back for breakfast soon!

Service was OK, food was pretty good. We asked for a side of salsa and server said they were pretty small so we ordered 3.... The sides were very large and they charged us $2 each which we really only needed 1... so not sure on the miscommunication of sizes lol. Breakfast enchiladas with chorizo were good but the service really made it to be a 3 instead of 4 star review.

First time in our servers name was Cynthia and she was very sweet. She was attentive and knowledgeable of their menu which was very helpful. I had the waffle classic which was good except my syrup was given to me cold and made my food cold faster. Mike had the Mexican omelet which was huge, he got his with home fries and bacon. He had been here before so it may become a hide away breakfast joint for us, we'll see. They are only open for breakfast and lunch here. We enjoyed the dinning room booth seating which was Nice and spacious as I had my work with me, and it's nice and quiet if you are working. Cozy lil spot.

Good was amazing! I definitely love the fact that there's different options to choose from. The service was great. When came in, the waiter helped us to the table and ask if I wanted any drinks besides water. The waiter also gave me extra time when I couldn't decide any thing. I would say, because this place is completely out of my well known area, I do love the environment. Similar to an IHOP or Denny's, which gave me comfort. I really enjoyed my time at Sunny's Diner.

Huge skillet and huge side of pico. The corn tortillas were great - little breakfast tacos

Our server was very very awesome! I did not get his name though, unfortunately. Super cute spot with a large amount of quality breakfast items, including Mexican options. My chorizo tacos were very spicy and delicious! Edit: his name is Alex!

Been eyeing this diner for a couple months now since moving to Mesa. They did not disappoint, our server was a young gentleman who was attentive and kind. The BLT was sooo good, fresh produce (avocado is a must) and fries were not soggy and greasy. My boyfriend got the chocolate chip waffle and loved it. My only complaint is I wish they were open later for the breakfast for dinner lovers! Will return.

Food came out really fast and it was seasoned well. Portion size is big. Services was wonderful and very attentive. Ambiance is casual but outside of that, id highly recommend!

just wow the food was everything that I expected and the service was spot on. The ambience and environment is exactly what you expect from a diner

Just came home from a 9 day cruise on American Cruises. But the breakfast I had at Sunnnys Diner was the best all week. well done!

Over priced for what you get. Their "home fries" is just a bland smashed up baked potato with no seasoning. I doubt I'd eat here again.

The menu has been shortened, no longer offer Gyros and eggs, sad face, large portions of food- you will leave full! They are packed late morning! Fast service good food!

Food was so good!! It was filling and heavy imo but that's not a bad thing in this case as a broke student trying to save money. Total order was $51. Went at late morning on a Tuesday and the place was a bit empty so it was rather quiet for me and my friend. Will definitely be going back soon!

Friendly staff. I had the pork chops and eggs. They were excellent. I would highly recommend this place despite the furniture needing to be updated ( my booth seat had long standing tear in it). We will be back.

The breakfast waffle and Irish omelet were delicious but we were disappointed, they don't give veterans discounts or AARP discounts. They do give ASU students discounts though...pretty sad, they don't honor veterans. We will not going back but I suppose the students are happy.

Breakfast Special Mexico Omlet got my husband's seal of approval. The Farmer's skillet is an easy choice for this vegetarian. Substitute pancakes for your side. They are mouth-watering. It always gets busy on Sundays around 10:00. So if you don't want a wait, get there early. Service is always efficient and always served with a smile. I love the old school look of the diner and you.have a great view of the mountain from the beautiful big windows. As a bonus, the last few times we have been there, they have SpongeBob playing. If you don't like SpongeBob we can't be friends.

WATCH. YOUR. BILL. The kids menu advertised that drinks are included, according to our waitress they "actually are not" and her "manager doesn't allow that" so you're charged $3.89 PER CHILDS DRINK. On top of that, the biscuits and gravy tasted of chemicals, the home fries had zero seasoning and the food overall needed help. 10/10 will never recommend this place. Absolutely disgraceful and so deceiving. How they have good reviews is beyond me. Replying to Alex: None of my children ordered hot chocolate so that's a bold faced lie. They had sprite & iced tea. The biscuits & gravy were not removed from my bill. She also initially charged us for adult grilled cheese meals & not the child ones for 2 of my kids. Maybe speak with your staff AGAIN & ensure they have the correct upset customer.

Food was good . The service was great as well, with our food arriving quickly. Typical looking diner with lots of menu options. Iced tea was good too. Nothing spectacular on the outside of the restaurant, and some benches need some immediate attention to the upholstery, but that's not why I go to a restaurant. Worth the visit.

I came here today with a friend and it was very busy. That was a good sign of what we had in store for food. The menu is one of the largest I've seen in a long while. I wanted to try everything! It looked so good. I settled on the California Benedict without tomatoes. The home fries were so good as well, I was on cloud nine. The eggs Benedict was really tasty too. My only issue was the hollandaise sauce was a bit too tangy. I'm not sure what it was but it was thicker and tangier than I'm used to with this dish. I would definitely order from here again and try many other menu options in the near future.

Delicious food and amazing customer service! Always kind people in here who go out of their way to make sure you're happy! My coffee cup was never empty and my food was served fresh and in a timely manner! Highly recommend especially the potatoes!

Sunnys has been consistently good for alot of years and today was no exception. Chicano Benedict with house made Chorizo was special.

I love this place so much. I want my ashes to be spread here. Service is good and I feel so at home in this restaurant. Super casual and laid back environment. 10/10

We walked in and we're seated immediately. All the staff were extremely nice and patient, even letting us hang out in our booth after we paid. My first time ordering an eggs Benedict and it did not disappoint! They even had tapatio at the table which is my favorite hot sauce. The corned beef hash was cooked with perfection. Exactly how I like it, crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. The mimosa flight is amazing, pomegranate flavor is my favorite. Need a quick delicious sit down diner in Tempe, definitely recommend this place!

I got a terrible case of food poisoning that had my body self purging for 2 days. It was the only meal I had that day. I assume it was from bacon as my friend had a similar meal but without bacon/

We went in for breakfast this morning. I had 2 eggs, home fries, bacon and toast. The eggs were over easy and good. The bacon was fatty and flavorless. The home fries were way too overcooked. Dark brown almost burnt on top and the potatoes underneath were so done they were like mashed potatoes. Not very appetizing. I don't think i will be back.

We had a great experience at the diner. Stopped in for some breakfast, had fast service to get us to our table, waiter was fantastic, and food was served hot and in large portion. Ambiance was a diner experience, would recommend

Sunny's is my husband and my new favorite breakfast/brunch spot. We went on a tour of Tempe's breakfast restaurants to compare and Sunny's is by far the best. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and it's a calm enough atmosphere that we can hear each other talk without raising our voices. The food is excellent, part of the reason we go back is to try things we haven't had before! Our favorites so far are their waffles, skillets, and biscuits. And though neither of us are ASU students, it's nice to see they have an ASU student discount. Sunny's, I'm sure we'll be back again soon!

Big shoutout to Jeff for the amazing service! Great breakfast selection with a huge menu. One of my favorite places to bring people visiting from out of town. Food is always great.

I had the pork chops and eggs with pancakes instead of toast. Not a long wait and the food was good. The pico de gallo they brought out went really good with the eggs and potatoes, I'm sure this makes their more mexican style plates tasty as well. The server was also really friendly, I forget his name lol. Cool paintings on their walls too! I had to stop and look on the way out

Classic diner food, reasonably priced and delicious! I tried their chocolate chip waffle (an extravaganza of chocolate chips, and lots of chocolate syrup and whipped cream). Very rich but very good. I would honestly recommend it for dessert though. The regular waffles were solid as well. Their biscuits and gravy is tasty, I personally found it just a tad too salty for me. But the biscuits were light and the gravy was meaty and rich. I love that they don't skimp on the gravy either. We always enjoy the food here!

Food has always been good here. Our family loves this diner. Two of my kiddos who are attending ASU love the student discount when they come here. Faves include the chicken fried steak, pancakes, pork chops or steak breakfast plates, the Mexican selections, and corned beef hash. The Philly, club, and western burger are so good, too. We love the fries so much. Breakfast hash browns are a hit or miss (this visit they tasted old, though crispy). I would not recommend any of the coffee drinks as I don't think they are well equipped or have the knowledge to make it, especially if you're used to other coffee franchises. Just stick to the regular coffee. It's good. The ladies work really hard there when it's busy, but when it's slow, you're not going to be very well attended to. You see them, but they're not going out of their way to come back to your table unless you flag them down. It's alright though. We keep coming there to eat! Sunny's is one of our faves.

A great mom and pop diner. Excellent menu selection. We visited twice. The first time we had omelets. The second time we had taco salads. Both times, the food was excellent. I had the homemade chorizo sausage on my omelet, then again on my taco salad - my-o-my it is good with a good amount of spice. Service was very good on both visits. Lots of ASU students working there and we got some good ones. I wish this place was in my town.

Sunny's Diner: "No gimmicks, just good food." Sunny's is not your trendy Sunday Funday spot and that's okay! Sometimes you want big, home style, no fuss portions! Sunny's IS the spot for that! Sunny's menu is extensive from pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelettes, Benedict's, skillets, burritos, biscuits, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. This visit we ordered the spinach Florentine (my attempt at having a healthier breakfast) and banana chocolate chip pancakes. The hollandaise sauce was a nice touch on the spinach Florentine! The banana chocolate chip pancakes were so good!! We had them without syrup as it was sweet enough. We easily could have split our order/saved half for another day but we didn't, haha! Skip iHop, Denny's, and the trendy Sunday Funday restaurant and come to Sunny's! You'll save $$ and be full and satisfied! Sunny's does simplicity at its best!

Been driving by for years and always say, I should stop in and eat. This week I stopped. Mimosas. Bloody Marys and yummy food is what I found. I had a cranberry mimosa and the cowboy skillet. It's loaded with chicken fried steak, potatoes, cheese, gravy and eggs. It was FANTASTIC I'll be going back for sure.

New favorite breakfast spot! Our waiter Raphael was outstanding. He went out of his way to make our daughter's breakfast special and memorable. Was very very kind and always asking if we needed anything and that we were taken care of. The energy at this place is so calm and welcoming and friendly. The food itself was outstanding so much flavor and perfectly cooked and seasoned! 10/10 recommend this cozy diner

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS Sunny's Diner 1825 E University Drive Tempe Companion and I decided to try this restaurant for a breakfast and were totally surprised. Sunny's has been at this location for a long time and I have passed it by probably a hundred times without stopping in. While parking is a bit of a problem in a crowded parking lot, the inside is spacious. We were seated immediately and were offered a drink to start with. Coffee was very good and an assortment of creamers accompanied it. The menu is huge and it takes a bit of time to peruse the entire thing, but we eventually made our choices. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak breakfast which came with three eggs, hash browns and English muffin {my choice}. What arrived was a huge portion. A perfectly done portion of chicken fried steak along with 3 nicely cooked eggs the way I ordered them and excellent hash browns. All items were cooked exactly the way I ordered them. Companion ordered the Cowboy Skillet. Home Fries layered with sauteed onions, bell peppers, melted jack cheese, chicken fried steak and sausage gravy. Only complaint was that the portion was huge and could not be finished. Sanitation was good and service by Hailey was well above what is usual in diners. A good place for a breakfast or lunch but bring your appetite! 5 stars for excellent food, service and sanitation. A rarity these days.

The delivery service was good, but the food left much to be desired. I had a craving for some really good corned beef hash, and instead of some thing made fresh with quality ingredients, it tasted like it came out of a can. The cottage cheese I ordered on the side was OK, but this morning it tasted terrible. I won't be ordering from here again.

This place isn't much to look at from the outside, but inside there's a world of deliciousness to be found! Service was fantastic and they were able to accommodate my dietary needs. Hubs got the green chili omelette which was great and I got the all meat omelette with chorizo added. Both were excellent. The kid got the Mickey pancakes and was envious of our omelettes. Lol we'll definitely be back! Love support local restaurants with great food!

I have eaten at Sunny's Diner several times, either by myself or with colleagues. Today, for the first time, I brought my wife for breakfast. During the meal, she lifted her FULL glass of ice water and the glass broke, spilling ice water all down her front and into her leather shoes. We get it, it was an accident and nobody's fault. It is how the situation was handled that is problematic. The first waitress who came by said she would be right back with towels. She never came back. My wife was left soaking in ice water. We finally had to flag down our waiter, Joseph, to bring a towel. We got through the meal and when the bill came, we were charged full price in spite of my wife having to try to enjoy her meal (her first experience at Sunny's) while cold and soaking wet. When this was pointed out, to Joseph's credit, he did take 10% off. Thankfully, there was no real harm done, just a lack of consideration by employees.

Service was very good but the Denver omelette was not good Rubbery cheese with no cheddar flavor and the onions and bell peppers were raw