The Joy Bus Diner

06/08/2026

This Meals That Matter Monday, here's a sneak peek at how we're celebrating DADS this year with a meal that really matters! 👀🧇

On June 21st, treat Dad (and yourself!) to our World Famous Chicken and Waffle. Double-dipped chicken thighs seasoned in buttermilk and coated in a savory, golden crust, served atop our classic house-made waffle. Crispy, juicy, sweet and savory perfection.

We're open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Father's Day. See you there! 💛

📸 by Joanie Simon

06/03/2026

We had a special visitor at the diner last weekend! Kris Ann Valdez, from the new DiningOut Phoenix, joined Jennifer for brunch to talk about The Joy Bus story and mission. We're so grateful for the support and for helping us share our work with a new audience. 🤩

Check out the feature!

Discover the best brunch restaurants in the Greater Phoenix area. From DJ sets to historic inns, these 15 spots are worth waking up for.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Calling all local Arizona restaurants!

We are thrilled to launch our new initiative: Dine Out for Joy!🍴A community-wide initiative where dining out gives back. Starting in August, we’re teaming up with culinary partners to support people facing cancer and meet the growing needs of our community.

Partner with The Joy Bus by:

Dine Out Feature: Highlight a crowd-favorite menu item and donate 10% to 100% of the proceeds for the week. 🍔

Round Up for Good: Encourage patrons to round up their checks to the nearest dollar at the register. 🪙

Toast Fundraising Integration: Seamlessly add The Joy Bus to your Toast POS—with zero additional fees. 📲

We will handle the promotion. You make the impact.

Interested in participating? Contact Heidi at [email protected]

05/20/2026

On Sunday, May 31, our good friend Kelsey with will be outside the diner selling her famous mini cookie cakes! 🍪

We are so excited—they are absolutely delicious! Stop by between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. to grab a treat before they’re all gone. See you there! 🙌

05/19/2026

Stoked to be here! Attending the is always an inspiring reminder of the community that surrounds our work. Reconnecting with longtime friends while meeting new supporters of our rapidly growing mission fills me with gratitude and renewed hope for what we can accomplish together 😁 ❤️

05/19/2026

Love seeing Jennifer Caraway’s culinary perspective and authentic voice highlighted in national lifestyle coverage.

She was recently featured in Eat This, Not That! sharing her favorite frozen breakfast meal — the Bad Hambres OG Red Frozen Bean & Cheese Burrito.

We fully support chef-approved freezer staples over here. 🌯 Thank you, Eat This, Not That!

Discover the best frozen breakfast meals chefs say deliver protein, flavor, and convenience for busy mornings.

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day from The Joy Bus! Mothers, stop by the Diner today for a flower and our Mother’s Day special: Chula Seafood cold-smoked salmon Benedict, served with signature rosemary potatoes and fresh fruit. We are grateful for you and all you do!

05/07/2026

Get your Mother’s Day plants and while we have em! ❤️💐🧢

05/06/2026

With Mother’s Day approaching, we are so grateful to be featured in Arcadia News’ Mother’s Day roundup and to have the opportunity to share a little more about how The Joy Bus Diner is celebrating. Thank you, Arcadia News, for helping us spread the word.

On Mother’s Day, stop by the Diner. Each mother will receive a flower, and our Mother’s Day special will feature Chula Seafood cold-smoked salmon Benedict, served with signature rosemary potatoes and fresh fruit. 🌸

https://www.arcadianewsonline.com/Arcadia-News-05012026-e-Edition/35/

04/30/2026

Best collab ever 🌿

Our friends at Wild Thing Botanicals bring beautifully potted plants into the diner, but it’s what happens beyond the shop that makes it even more special. Each purchase helps support the donation of 125+ floral bouquets every week to our passengers going through cancer treatment. 💚

Come grab a meal, take home a plant and be part of something bigger.

04/24/2026

Join us this Sunday, April 26th for our last Sunday activation at The Joy Bus Diner! 🎈

Madame Eileen's balloon animals will be here to delight kids of all ages, and we're serving up a churro waffle special you won't want to miss! 🧇✨

Come for the food, stay for the fun for the whole family!

04/13/2026

This Meals That Matter Monday, you're invited to join us for a community event where nourishment, education and connection come together through integrative nutrition!

Learn from Michelle Noonan, integrative nutrition practitioner and founder of nonprofit Determined4Life right here at The Joy Bus Diner.

This series is brought to our community by Dignity Health, and we're so grateful for their support in making integrative nutrition education accessible to all. 🚌✨

04/09/2026

We’re so grateful to be featured on Arizona Daily Mix on CW7 Arizona! 💛

Jennifer Caraway joined the show to share more about Meals That Matter, our new documentary, and the heart behind The Joy Bus mission.

She also brought a taste of The Joy Bus to the studio, featuring then new cookbook, a delicious Shakshouka dish and the fan-favorite Captain Super sandwich.

Watch the segment here: https://cw7az.com/arizona-daily-mix/meals-matter-joy-bus-film/

We’d also love to see you at the Phoenix Film Festival: https://vivenu.com/event/arizona-shorts-c-i6b9t6.

The Joy Bus is a vital support system for cancer patients in Arizona, providing medically tailored meals and human connection, and its story is now being told through a powerful new documentary, & #…

04/08/2026

Thank you to the wonderful volunteers from The Society of St. Vincent de Paul!

Your joyful smiles and helping hands made such a difference as you supported our mission to serve passengers with cancer right here in Arizona. We're so grateful for your time, energy and compassion!

The Joy Bus wouldn't be what it is without our strong community of support. Thank you for being part of our mission! 🚌✨

Want to join our volunteer program? Sign up at the link in the comments!

04/07/2026

We’re heading to the Check, Please! Arizona Food Festival on Sat., April 11! 🍴☀️

Stop by our booth for tasty bites and see how we’re delivering healthy meals and hope to homebound people with cancer across the Valley.

Get your tickets at the link below⤵️

03/28/2026

Happy Birthday to our friend .farms 🐄 Your dedication to this community is as impressive as your commitment to producing the most amazing products. Huge shoutout to for donating your beautiful smoker to raise much needed funds for our mission! Raffle tickets available… The Joy Bus is honored to parter with you!

03/23/2026

Thank you for finding and sharing the experience with your community ☺️ We are so stoked and grateful! Your support helps us to deliver more chef crafted, Medically Tailored Meals to those who need them most 🙏

02/21/2026

Join us for our inaugural Last Sunday at the Front Lot as we celebrate Girl Scout Cookie season at The Joy Bus Diner!

Troop #4344 will be on site Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9–11 a.m. with all your favorite cookies, and we’ll be serving up our Adventurefuls shakes all day long.

Come grab a box, sip something sweet and support our local Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. We can’t wait to see you!

02/15/2026

Quick visit from our Portland fam ♥️

01/28/2026

Thank you to the amazing team from .co for such a fun group volunteer day!

From making snack bags to decorating supplies to delivering meals, this crew brought such great energy and made a real impact for our neighbors with cancer right here in Arizona.

We're so grateful to have you on The Joy Bus! 🚌✨

01/16/2026

Mark your calendars for another free and delicious monthly cooking demo at The Joy Bus!

Join us every third Tuesday of the month for a transformative cooking demo with Michelle Noonan, founder of the nonprofit Determined4Life.

Learn to nourish your body with purposeful, nutrient-dense foods that support gut health, reduce inflammation, and cultivate spiritual balance.

This is more than a meal – it's about understanding how food impacts your overall wellness from the inside out.

This incredible program is part of our partnership funded by the CommonSpirit grant from Dignity Health, bringing integrative nutrition education to our community.

01/02/2026

I saw the sign! And it opened up my eyes to the best breakfast and lunch in town!

The Joy Bus Diner is open Thursday–Sunday, 7am–2pm serving up comfort food with a purpose.

Every meal you enjoy here supports our mission to deliver medically-tailored meals to our clients with cancer right here in Arizona.

Come hungry, leave happy! 🚌✨

01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR!