Arizona holds onto its old diners the way it holds onto its Route 66 charm, and both still deliver a burger worth pulling over for. From Phoenix soda fountains to Route 66 drive-ins near the Grand Canyon, these spots have been griddling patties for decades.
Some run in old railroad towns, others in busy city corners, but they all share that classic diner feel. Whether you want a shake with your burger or a slice of pie afterward, these eight kitchens keep things simple and satisfying.
Here are the vintage diners across the state that still do a cheeseburger the right way.
1. MacAlpine’s Diner & Soda Fountain, Phoenix, AZ
Claiming the title of Arizona’s oldest diner is no small thing, and this circa-1928 soda fountain on North 7th Street wears it well. The wooden booths and vintage decor are the real deal, not a modern copy of a 1950s look…