Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
Sunny's Diner
1825 E University DrLocal breakfast place. Old style breakfast diner.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveBreakfast
Great place to hang out for all ages. Classic meals like fried chicken, ribs, pretzel bites and provolone fondue. Great food and drinks!
561 residents recomanen
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdGreat place to hang out for all ages. Classic meals like fried chicken, ribs, pretzel bites and provolone fondue. Great food and drinks!
Underground restaurant steak and seafood . Great Happy Hour specials.
42 residents recomanen
Salt Cellar Restaurant
550 N Hayden RdUnderground restaurant steak and seafood . Great Happy Hour specials.
Spokes On Southern
1470 E Southern AveGreat happy hour and live music daily!
SakeBomber has some of the best sushi in all of tempe. Walking distance from the house but make sure you bring your I.D. since it is 21+.
6 residents recomanen
SakeBomber Sushi & Grill
1705 E Broadway RdSakeBomber has some of the best sushi in all of tempe. Walking distance from the house but make sure you bring your I.D. since it is 21+.
Awesome oyster house in a little hidden neighborhood right next to ASU.
91 residents recomanen
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveAwesome oyster house in a little hidden neighborhood right next to ASU.
Upscale find dining in the heart of downtown Tempe. This location has been here for over 35 years!
79 residents recomanen
House of Tricks
114 E 7th StUpscale find dining in the heart of downtown Tempe. This location has been here for over 35 years!
Favorite local brewery in the entire valley. Great food and they also do tours.
187 residents recomanen
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StFavorite local brewery in the entire valley. Great food and they also do tours.
If you are from the east coast and have never tried In-N-Out it is a must have while visiting the west!
24 residents recomanen
In-N-Out Burger
920 E Playa Del Norte DrIf you are from the east coast and have never tried In-N-Out it is a must have while visiting the west!
Real wood, fresh ingredients, and homemade everything BBQ with a little chef like flare.
The Smokey Bone Shop
1641 South Stapley DriveReal wood, fresh ingredients, and homemade everything BBQ with a little chef like flare.
Family owned and operating since 1947! If you want to feel like a local ASU student definitely head to this iconic and very cheaply priced grab-n-go.
15 residents recomanen
Pete's Fish & Chips
4121 N 44th StFamily owned and operating since 1947! If you want to feel like a local ASU student definitely head to this iconic and very cheaply priced grab-n-go.
For all our marijuana lovers you will love this iconic place for sub sandwiches. All sub sizes are blunts/ joints. All names of sandwiches are strains of marijuana. They also have a great bar with some of the best happy hour as well. Best part is the kool-aid fountains!
27 residents recomanen
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
960 W University DrFor all our marijuana lovers you will love this iconic place for sub sandwiches. All sub sizes are blunts/ joints. All names of sandwiches are strains of marijuana. They also have a great bar with some of the best happy hour as well. Best part is the kool-aid fountains!
Great place if you want to order in and savor good style pizza. Many gluten free options as well.
14 residents recomanen
Venezia's Pizza
27 East Southern AvenueGreat place if you want to order in and savor good style pizza. Many gluten free options as well.
Barrio Queen
7114 E Stetson DrBest guacamole in the valley!
This places screams authentic Mexican food. Some of the best happy hour and specials as well!
La Fonda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
2051 E Baseline RdThis places screams authentic Mexican food. Some of the best happy hour and specials as well!
Healthy organic eating with many vegan and gluten free options but still serving plenty of fish and red meats!
11 residents recomanen
The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge
2700 South Mill AvenueHealthy organic eating with many vegan and gluten free options but still serving plenty of fish and red meats!
Super yummy Thai food. They have really good pineapple fried rice.
14 residents recomanen
Thai Elephant Bistro
815 W University DrSuper yummy Thai food. They have really good pineapple fried rice.
This place has a wonderful outdoor patio and delicious food! Come grab a drink and have some of their amazing bruschetta.
10 residents recomanen
Salut Kitchen Bar
1435 E University DrThis place has a wonderful outdoor patio and delicious food! Come grab a drink and have some of their amazing bruschetta.
Harlow's Cafe
1021 W University DrHuge variety of food for a mom and pops kind of dine-in!
Bosa Donuts
1144 S Country Club DrBest donuts in town and open 24/7!
Beautiful restaurant with a wonderful lake view. Definitely come here during sunset!
37 residents recomanen
Pier 54
5394 S Lakeshore DrBeautiful restaurant with a wonderful lake view. Definitely come here during sunset!
Parks & Nature
Walking trail to experience all the beautiful vegetation AZ offers. Many great events held at night too!
1231 residents recomanen
Desert Botanical Garden
Walking trail to experience all the beautiful vegetation AZ offers. Many great events held at night too!
Offers paddle boarding, bike/walking trails, and paddle boats for rent. Lots of events and concerts in the park.
453 residents recomanen
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveOffers paddle boarding, bike/walking trails, and paddle boats for rent. Lots of events and concerts in the park.
If you are here in the cooler months, hiking Camelback is an option. Not recommended during the warmer months.
1752 residents recomanen
Echo Canyon Trail i àrea de recreació
East McDonald DriveIf you are here in the cooler months, hiking Camelback is an option. Not recommended during the warmer months.
Whole in the wall mountain at Papago park is iconic for sight seeing and first time travelers! Very easily hike for all ages.
543 residents recomanen
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyWhole in the wall mountain at Papago park is iconic for sight seeing and first time travelers! Very easily hike for all ages.
Beautiful park with a geyser of a fountain coming out of the middle of the lake! If you like Frisbee Golf there are TONS of set ups at this park. A local favorite for sure.
59 residents recomanen
Parc de la Font
12925 N Saguaro BlvdBeautiful park with a geyser of a fountain coming out of the middle of the lake! If you like Frisbee Golf there are TONS of set ups at this park. A local favorite for sure.
Drinks & Nightlife
CASA Tempe
5 E 6th StLocal college hangout.
Monkey Pants Bar & Grill
3223 S Mill AveFun local dive bar.
Mondays and Tuesdays are bruschetta and bottle of wine for $20. Other great deals on Monday and Tuesdays.
97 residents recomanen
Postino Annex
615 S College AveMondays and Tuesdays are bruschetta and bottle of wine for $20. Other great deals on Monday and Tuesdays.
Great place for night life on mill avenue! Mostly plays country music.
13 residents recomanen
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Tempe
640 S Mill AveGreat place for night life on mill avenue! Mostly plays country music.
The ultimate coffee shop for your favorite espresso while you can also play the piano there. They now sell CBD infused cold brews as well!
22 residents recomanen
Xtreme Bean Coffee Co
1707 E Southern AveThe ultimate coffee shop for your favorite espresso while you can also play the piano there. They now sell CBD infused cold brews as well!
Best cantina on mill. Right next to the light rail and always showing sports games on the TV. Great food and drinks!
29 residents recomanen
Loco Patron Scottsdale
4228 N Scottsdale RdBest cantina on mill. Right next to the light rail and always showing sports games on the TV. Great food and drinks!
Huge outdoor area open concept with a wide range selection of beers and alcohol. Perfect for events!
41 residents recomanen
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveHuge outdoor area open concept with a wide range selection of beers and alcohol. Perfect for events!
An awesome place to grab some drinks or poutine (for our Canadian natives) while playing hundreds of different boardgames they have to offer!
15 residents recomanen
Snakes & Lattes Tempe
20 W 6th StAn awesome place to grab some drinks or poutine (for our Canadian natives) while playing hundreds of different boardgames they have to offer!
Live music every night! Request songs to play while drinking their famous fish bowls and Jell-O shots!
26 residents recomanen
Low Key Piano Bar
501 S Mill AveLive music every night! Request songs to play while drinking their famous fish bowls and Jell-O shots!
This place is the place to go on Thursdays. Every drink is buy 2 get one free!
17 residents recomanen
Devil's Advocate Sports Grill
955 E University DrThis place is the place to go on Thursdays. Every drink is buy 2 get one free!
Essentials
Fry's Food And Drug
3255 S Rural RdWalking distance
Organic groceries, produce, and meat. This store will meet all your dietary needs and is less than a mile from sun devil home.
94 residents recomanen
Sprouts Farmers Market
1706 E Southern AveOrganic groceries, produce, and meat. This store will meet all your dietary needs and is less than a mile from sun devil home.
Healthy grocery food options. All produce is individually packaged.
93 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
6460 S McClintock DrHealthy grocery food options. All produce is individually packaged.
Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StLots of organic and healthy food shopping.
Food city is great for picking up produce and any Mexican food essentials! They also have 6 avocados for $1 on Wednesdays.
41 residents recomanen
Food City
1845 N Scottsdale RdFood city is great for picking up produce and any Mexican food essentials! They also have 6 avocados for $1 on Wednesdays.
Shopping
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdEntertainment & Activities
AMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill AveParking validated and they sell alcohol.
Tempe Improv
930 E University DrFantastic comedy club that is constantly having events.
Gammage Theater holds a wide variety of broadway plays throughout the year at an affordable price. Just a couple miles away from the house.
61 residents recomanen
ASU Gammage Auditorium
1200 S Forest AveGammage Theater holds a wide variety of broadway plays throughout the year at an affordable price. Just a couple miles away from the house.
Need to get some aggression out? Fear no more, through an axe at your imagined target.
Hotshots Axe Throwing
1290 N Scottsdale RdNeed to get some aggression out? Fear no more, through an axe at your imagined target.
Tubing is so much fun during your stay in Tempe! This is only open from May-September.
242 residents recomanen
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayTubing is so much fun during your stay in Tempe! This is only open from May-September.