George's Lakeview Café

10502 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351, United States
+1 623-876-3057
$$$ Cafe , American restaurant
(643 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

George's Lakeview Café sits quietly inside the local bowling alley on W Thunderbird Blvd, offering a straightforward American diner experience that feels familiar and approachable. This spot isn’t about fancy plating or trendy twists — it’s about satisfying, hearty meals served in a casual space where regulars mix with families and bowlers grabbing a bite between frames.

The atmosphere leans into a low-key, retro diner vibe, with simple, clean seating and friendly servers who remember names and orders. It’s a place where conversations flow easily, whether over breakfast or a late lunch. The café clearly caters to those looking for familiar comfort food with solid portions and flavors that remind you of home cooking.

Breakfast shines here, especially if you’re after something warming and straightforward like crispy hash browns, classic eggs cooked your way, or the kind of grilled cheese and fries that take you back to simpler times. Coffee is served strong and smooth, making this a go-to spot for locals looking to relax after errands or early morning shifts. The location inside a bowling alley adds an everyday neighborhood charm rather than a rushed café vibe.

The menu’s mix of hearty breakfast burritos and traditional sides like mashed potatoes, cole slaw, and baked potatoes broaden its appeal beyond morning. There’s a willingness to accommodate requests on the fly, evidenced by patrons who’ve been happily surprised with customized breakfast plates. Even some less common items, like liver and onions, make an appearance — a nod to diners keeping the classics alive.

If you’re in the area around Sun City and want a place where the food is reliable, the portions generous, and the pace unhurried, George’s fits naturally into your day. It’s best visited before or after a bowling session, in the cooler morning hours, or on weekday afternoons when the crowd is light and the service attentive.

George’s Lakeview Café suits anyone craving uncomplicated, well-made comfort food without fuss, from seniors appreciating a no-frills meal to families seeking a friendly, casual spot where the food stretches the budget and fills the stomach. The combined diner and bowling alley atmosphere makes it a local staple for routine meals rather than special occasions, with authentic touches that keep customers coming back.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sunday

07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

643 Reviews
Christine L

30 Dec 2025

It is a diner, located in a bowling alley. Cute decor. Food is comfort food, not fancy, but it is plentiful with good flavor. We think you get very good value for your money. The servers have always been friendly and capable. Paying cash elimates the credit card surcharge.

Denise Tobey

27 Dec 2025

My food was simply a grilled cheese and fries...it was like mom makes. A very refreshing staff. Very nice.

Trever Preston

21 Dec 2025

The perfect little diner tucked away in a bowling alley. The service was amazing both times we went for breakfast. The food was great and quick both times. Very clean and great atmosphere.

Betsy Bodnar

28 Nov 2025

Good food. Really liked the hash browns. Crisp on outside, soft underneath. Quick service.

Jenghiz Stewart

12 Nov 2025

I originally walked in for a cup of coffee after my infusion and sat down and was suddenly hungry when I smelled the smells and saw the friendly cooks behind the counter. I then asked if they could make corned beef hash nice and crispy along with hash browns and over easy or sunny side up eggs to which Carol my server said yes. Immediately I was given a pot of black coffee so tasty but smooth that it popped my eyes open after a night of rough sleeping. When the pancake came it was fluffy and it was just absolutely wonderful with the maple syrup which was served with a cold glass of water to wash it down. Once the meal came out, it was absolutely delicious --the eggs were perfect and the hash browns nice and crispy as well as the corned beef hash and when I put it all together it just made for a wonderful setting to which everybody got great praises. The customers were absolutely friendly and inviting and the service was spot on. The place was clean and just wonderful cooking like it's supposed to be so if you're ever out in Sun City give him a check and tell him old Stewart sent you thank you

Alan Bybee

15 Sep 2025

I went to George’s Cafe, the Lakeview location for an early dinner with my parents. My mother wanted to go because this was Liver & Onions special day…. My mother and I each got the Liver and onion special with my step dad getting a pancake sandwich. We had a very good server, his name was Trenton, he took our order and brought food and drinks to us and was polite and got our order correct. The food came and it was strange that my mother’s liver was so rare there was blood in the plate, so my mother asked Trenton to please have it cooked longer, he was apologetic and took it back. But when it came back it was horribly over-cooked but hard to see that cuz the onions were piled on top as they should be. My mother ate as much as she could and then at end of the meal she asked to speak to the cook. Apparently the cook had left while we were eating because it was shift change. So we will see if the manager calls my mother tomorrow but I will say that the server Trenton handled the entire situation perfectly, he did not make any excuses and was polite thru the entire exchange so I really want to commend him for that and all of our other food was cooked fine and tasted great so the only blemish is my moms food was under-cooked followed by cooked into oblivion!! We eat at George’s Cafe all the time and I don’t think this will stop us but I do hope the manager calls my mother.

Meg Runge

15 Sep 2025

Whenever we visit Sun City we have to go to George's for breakfast! The best deal around. The wait staff are so friendly and always get your order right every time. The best pancakes too!

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