For more than 15 years, Rocket Burger & Subs has been more than a place to grab a meal in north Phoenix.
The family-owned restaurant near 35th Avenue and Cactus Road has become a neighborhood gathering place, known for its towering wall of vintage craft sodas, mesquite-grilled burgers, and owners Dennis and Ruth Green, who treat customers like family.
Over the years, the Greens have sponsored local school teams, supported community events, and built relationships that stretch far beyond their dining room.
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Now, the family is facing a challenge of their own. Following Ruth’s cancer diagnosis, the community they have served for so long is showing up for them…