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Is Grandma's K & I Diner Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Albuquerque, NM)

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As of September 2026, Grandma's K & I Diner is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 2500 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food Nation (Travel Channel) visited Grandma's K & I Diner in Albuquerque for the episode that aired 2011-06-22, sampling the diner's platter specials built around French fries. According to Gil's Thrilling and Filling Blog (nmgastronome.com), Irene Warner opened the diner in 1960, naming it for herself and her daughter, Kay Hess, and the Payne family took over its operation in 2003. The diner, at 2500 Broadway Blvd SE, is known for named platters such as the Travis, the Leo, and Bert's Mess. According to Yelp, updated June 2026, the diner (listed as Grandma Warner's K & I Diner) carries 184 reviews and 211 photos at its Broadway address, a rating of 4.4 of 5, and a rank of 121st of 1,293 Albuquerque restaurants.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
the diner's French-fry-topped platter specials
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Grandma's K & I Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma's K & I Diner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Grandma's K & I Diner is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Grandma's K & I Diner after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Grandma's K & I Diner is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Grandma's K & I Diner located?

2500 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Grandma's K & I Diner?

Season 4, Episode 5 of Man v. Food, first aired June 22, 2011.

What do reviews say since Man v. Food?

According to Yelp, updated June 2026, the diner (listed as Grandma Warner's K & I Diner) carries 184 reviews and 211 photos at its Broadway address, a rating of 4.4 of 5, and a rank of 121st of 1,293 Albuquerque restaurants. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
2500 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Venue type
diner
Official website
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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/grandma-warners-k-and-i-diner-albuquerque
  • nmgastronome.com — https://www.nmgastronome.com/?p=306

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