Substance Diner

Name: Substance Diner
Address: 3445 E Benson Highway, Tucson, AZ, 85706, US
Telephone: +15203360144
Price range: $$

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Substance Diner

classic diner-style fare with a plant-based twist, contact for events and catering
now open Friday/Saturday 6:30-8:30pm

04/14/2026

You don't have to come out to this weekend...but it'd be cooler if you did!
Friday: Dazed and Confused, Saturday: Half Baked. Movies start at 7:10, Food Truck open 6:30-8:30. Happy 420 pre-weekend, don't forget the Funyuns.

04/09/2026

This weekend drive-in! Steal away from your hideout and come watch some classic bank robberies from your getaway car! Friday: Bonnie and Clyde, Saturday: Heat. Movies start 7pm, food truck open 6:30-8:30 for dine in and pick up. Pool is open and we have extra towels! And we got a new vintage diner booth for you to try out! Hope to see you there.

04/02/2026

I changed my mind, we are going fully Biblical this weekend at with The Passion of the Christ on Friday and The Ten Commandments on Saturday! Movies start at 7:00, vegan food truck open 6:30-8:30 for dine in and pick up! Let's go, my people!

03/27/2026

This Weekend drive-in: Friday (tonight!) Jim Carrey in Liar Liar and Saturday Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei in My Cousin Vinny! Movies start around 7pm, Food Truck open 6:30-8:30 for dine in and pick up!

03/20/2026

Its summer now so...Shakespeare in the RV Park? Tonight! (Friday) 'tis A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Saturday: Much Ado About Nothing! Food Truck open 6:30-8:30, the plays begin at 7pm, presented on VHS, as we are wont to do. Dangle thy extremities in the pool, and I pray thee: stay cool.

03/13/2026

This weekend at drive-in its Another Alien Attack with local phenomenon The Wraith on Friday and Close Encounters of the Third Kind on Saturday! Presented on VHS. NEW HOURS for the food truck as we chase the annual solar motion for optimal ambient darkness are 6:30-8:30pm for pick-up or dine-in.

03/06/2026

This weekend at El Pais Motel Drive-in we have the REAL Jim Carrey in The Truman Show on Friday and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective on Saturday. Movies starting at 6:30pm. Food Truck 5:30-8:30 Dine in or pick up! 🐬

02/19/2026

In Memory of Robert Duvall, who happens to be in some of the greatest scenes in cinema in these two masterpieces directed by Francis Ford Coppola: Friday: The Godfather Part 2, Saturday: Apocalypse Now. Movies start at 6ish, food 5:30-8:30. Dine in, Drive in, or pick up! Firepit and patio heater 🔥plus indoor movie room for your viewing comfort.

02/10/2026

Substance Diner is back at this friday and saturday 5:30-8:30pm. Friday the 13th we are playing Friday the 13th! Saturday is Valentine's Day Special Event with live music and movies (My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Ten Things I Hate About You) - get tickets on the website main page (link in bio)!

01/28/2026

ready to serve at the JOGS Jem Show at the Tucson Expo Center 3750 E Irvington Rd daily 10-6 through February 8! Open to the public!

01/26/2026

No movie nights for a couple weeks! come find me at the Gem Show though!

01/21/2026

Lighten up this weekend drive-in cinema: Friday 6pm The Big Lebowski. Saturday 6pm The Whole Nine Yards. Food Truck open 5:30-8:30. Dine-in or pickup! Thanks for supporting us!

Address

3445 E Benson Highway
Tucson, AZ
85706

Telephone

+15203360144

Website

http://karlsdiner.com/

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