Welcome Diner Tucson is officially opening its doors in the former Chaffin’s Diner at 902 E. Broadway Blvd. on Tuesday, October 4.
“Our philosophy was to pull back the layers of paint and get it in a direction of how it was originally,” Welcome Diner co-owner Sloane McFarland said in a previous interview with Tucson Foodie.
Based on the soft opening, it appears the building hasn’t lost its vintage charm.
While most of the Phoenix menu items make an appearance, the Tucson location adds a unique selection plates including:
- Wood-Fired Trout – salsa verde, charred lime, hand fire bread
- Vegetable Cassoulet – white tepary, smoked pumpkin, creme fraiche, hand fire bread
- Twice-Fried Chicken – mash potatoes with spine gravy, ensalada molondrones, biscuit
- Bone-In Pork Chop – pork demi, creamed kale, Pima grit hushpuppies
- Pan-Seared Steak – Roquefort, scallion pancake
The beverage menu has also expanded with unique Tucson cocktail creations thanks to bar manager Connor Mansager, who previously worked the bar at Agustin Kitchen, Scott & Co., as well as various notable New York and Portland establishments such as the Woodsman Tavern.
Welcome Diner’s new cocktails are fun, fresh, and lighthearted with a diner vibe, NOLA vibe, and southwest vibe, Mansager said.
Welcome Diner will be open 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. daily. Plans for brunch and lunch are still in the works.
Keep up with Welcome Diner on Facebook. For more information, visit welcomediner.net.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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