Guidebook for Phoenix

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Guidebook for Phoenix

Food Scene

Amazing breakfast/brunch/lunch place. They run various daily specials. I've had most of them and they are phenomenal. Regardless of what you order, make sure to get one pancake to share because I can guarantee you it's the best one you'll ever have.
227 residents recomanen
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st St
227 residents recomanen
Amazing breakfast/brunch/lunch place. They run various daily specials. I've had most of them and they are phenomenal. Regardless of what you order, make sure to get one pancake to share because I can guarantee you it's the best one you'll ever have.
They have an amazing assortment of good, American comfort food with a twist. Also have a great selection of cocktails all in a very quaint, cozy atmosphere.
81 residents recomanen
Tuck Shop Kitchen & Bar
2245 N 12th St
81 residents recomanen
They have an amazing assortment of good, American comfort food with a twist. Also have a great selection of cocktails all in a very quaint, cozy atmosphere.
Some of the best Jerk chicken I have ever had, amazing polenta, and rum punches that are to die for. You can't go wrong here and it's a very cool atmosphere for date night.
66 residents recomanen
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce St
66 residents recomanen
Some of the best Jerk chicken I have ever had, amazing polenta, and rum punches that are to die for. You can't go wrong here and it's a very cool atmosphere for date night.
Known across the valley as one of the best authentic Mexican food restaurants, this place looks very unassuming but each dish packs big flavor. Make sure to order the table side guacamole!
140 residents recomanen
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th St
140 residents recomanen
Known across the valley as one of the best authentic Mexican food restaurants, this place looks very unassuming but each dish packs big flavor. Make sure to order the table side guacamole!
Very cool atmosphere, “camping” foods with a fun twist, and an amazing assortment of cocktails. Tire swings at the bar and even an RV styled booth!
14 residents recomanen
Camp Social
6107 N 7th St
14 residents recomanen
Very cool atmosphere, “camping” foods with a fun twist, and an amazing assortment of cocktails. Tire swings at the bar and even an RV styled booth!
This is a hard place to categorize! A variety of food offerings depending on the time of day, restaurants share a “yard” with various games including ping pong, fooze ball, corn hole, etc.
118 residents recomanen
The Yard
5640 N 7th St
118 residents recomanen
This is a hard place to categorize! A variety of food offerings depending on the time of day, restaurants share a “yard” with various games including ping pong, fooze ball, corn hole, etc.

Drinks & Nightlife

Laid back yet trendy atmosphere. The drinks aren't outstanding but it's walking distance from our carriage home and provides a great place to hang out and have some drinks.
45 residents recomanen
SideBar Phoenix
1514 N 7th Ave
45 residents recomanen
Laid back yet trendy atmosphere. The drinks aren't outstanding but it's walking distance from our carriage home and provides a great place to hang out and have some drinks.
One of my personal favorites! Looks very divey and perhaps down right sketchy from the outside but this is some of the friendliest bar staff I've ever met. As an added bonus, they make some quality drinks!
37 residents recomanen
Bikini Lounge
1502 NW Grand Ave
37 residents recomanen
One of my personal favorites! Looks very divey and perhaps down right sketchy from the outside but this is some of the friendliest bar staff I've ever met. As an added bonus, they make some quality drinks!
It speaks for itself... an arcade bar!!! I'm not even a particularly nerdy, gamer type (okay, I'm nerdy... but not a gamer) but I have a blast every time I come here.
137 residents recomanen
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd St
137 residents recomanen
It speaks for itself... an arcade bar!!! I'm not even a particularly nerdy, gamer type (okay, I'm nerdy... but not a gamer) but I have a blast every time I come here.
This is a bar, restaurant, venue for games, and some great throw back music and dancing. I have a blast every time we come!
58 residents recomanen
The Duce
525 S Central Ave
58 residents recomanen
This is a bar, restaurant, venue for games, and some great throw back music and dancing. I have a blast every time we come!

Parks & Nature

Not for the faint of heart, the Piestewa Peak summit trail can be difficult depending on your level of physical activity. However, once you reach the summit you can see the entire valley. Do not hike without water, a small snack, and sunscreen. Make sure to only hike in early morning hours during the summer, if at all.
489 residents recomanen
Piestewa Peak
489 residents recomanen
Not for the faint of heart, the Piestewa Peak summit trail can be difficult depending on your level of physical activity. However, once you reach the summit you can see the entire valley. Do not hike without water, a small snack, and sunscreen. Make sure to only hike in early morning hours during the summer, if at all.
Beautiful winding trail through the South Mountain park range. Do not hike without water, a small snack, and sunscreen. Make sure to only hike in early morning hours during the summer, if at all.
Holbert Trailhead
South Phoenix South Mountain Park
Beautiful winding trail through the South Mountain park range. Do not hike without water, a small snack, and sunscreen. Make sure to only hike in early morning hours during the summer, if at all.
Beautiful hiking trail with views of the north valley at the summit. This hike is very easy and can be completed without much effort. Do not hike without water, a small snack, and sunscreen. Make sure to only hike in early morning hours during the summer, if at all.
17 residents recomanen
Apache Wash Trailhead
17 residents recomanen
Beautiful hiking trail with views of the north valley at the summit. This hike is very easy and can be completed without much effort. Do not hike without water, a small snack, and sunscreen. Make sure to only hike in early morning hours during the summer, if at all.
This is a difficult hike in terms of exercise. Some scrambling is required. However, it provides beautiful, iconic desert views. Do not hike without water, a small snack, and sunscreen. Make sure to only hike in early morning hours during the summer, if at all.
Lost Dutchman
10936 E Apache Trail
This is a difficult hike in terms of exercise. Some scrambling is required. However, it provides beautiful, iconic desert views. Do not hike without water, a small snack, and sunscreen. Make sure to only hike in early morning hours during the summer, if at all.

Arts & Culture

A museum documenting Native American history and culture in Arizona, very informative and interesting. I don't recommend this for young children, however, elementary aged kids would enjoy this experience.
653 residents recomanen
Museu Heard
2301 N Central Ave
653 residents recomanen
A museum documenting Native American history and culture in Arizona, very informative and interesting. I don't recommend this for young children, however, elementary aged kids would enjoy this experience.

Entertainment & Activities

An astronomical observatory in Flagstaff, this is the observatory where Pluto was discovered!
352 residents recomanen
Observatori Lowell
1400 W Mars Hill Rd
352 residents recomanen
An astronomical observatory in Flagstaff, this is the observatory where Pluto was discovered!

Essentials

413 residents recomanen
Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd
413 residents recomanen