Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
The Doughnuts are superb! They have a cute little brunch the weekends. All vegan, but great for anyone.
72 residents recomanen
Nami
2014 N 7th StThe Doughnuts are superb! They have a cute little brunch the weekends. All vegan, but great for anyone.
Decadent desserts. Half off after 3pm! There are vegan options available.
35 residents recomanen
Urban Cookies Bakeshop
2325 N 7th StDecadent desserts. Half off after 3pm! There are vegan options available.
Great salsa bar, and even better food! Lots of options including vegetarian ones. Not your "typical" Mexican restaurant.
81 residents recomanen
La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetGreat salsa bar, and even better food! Lots of options including vegetarian ones. Not your "typical" Mexican restaurant.
Great spot for spring rolls and Pho. This is my favorite food place in the neighborhood because it is so casual with fresh ingredients and a helpful staff. Also inexpensive! Vegetarian options available.
28 residents recomanen
Rice Paper Vietnamese Restaurant
2241 N 7th StGreat spot for spring rolls and Pho. This is my favorite food place in the neighborhood because it is so casual with fresh ingredients and a helpful staff. Also inexpensive! Vegetarian options available.
Surprisingly cute cafe on the inside and with an enclosed patio full of herbs and lemon trees. Great food.
78 residents recomanen
Ollie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell RdSurprisingly cute cafe on the inside and with an enclosed patio full of herbs and lemon trees. Great food.
Locally owned coffee shop with flair. The building is an old gas station and they have left the pumps, so the drive-thru is really a fun experience! Located in the Melrose district with lots of antique shops along the strip!
65 residents recomanen
Copper Star Coffee
4220 N 7th AveLocally owned coffee shop with flair. The building is an old gas station and they have left the pumps, so the drive-thru is really a fun experience! Located in the Melrose district with lots of antique shops along the strip!
Giant Coffee
1437 N 1st StClose to the main library, Hance Park and the light rail
Locally owned place in a quirky little building with a cute patio.
19 residents recomanen
The Edgemont
2800 N Central AveLocally owned place in a quirky little building with a cute patio.
Dog Friendly patio with delicious burgers and fries! Locally owned, and the owners are big contributors to helping shelter animals!
233 residents recomanen
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdDog Friendly patio with delicious burgers and fries! Locally owned, and the owners are big contributors to helping shelter animals!
Local chef making delicious Mexican food. The place is little fancy on the inside without being overdone. They welcome casual attire, so no worries! The art behind and around the building is a must-see!
140 residents recomanen
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StLocal chef making delicious Mexican food. The place is little fancy on the inside without being overdone. They welcome casual attire, so no worries! The art behind and around the building is a must-see!
Fun outdoor patio with nice staff and delicious sandwiches. Great selection of beer.
118 residents recomanen
The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th StFun outdoor patio with nice staff and delicious sandwiches. Great selection of beer.
Thai Recipe Bistro
2234 North 7th StreetSmooth Brew Coffee
1447 E McDowell RdDelicious food with warm, welcoming staff and owner. Ask for menu recommendations if you don't know what to order. Vegetarian options available.
22 residents recomanen
El Chullo
2605 N 7th StDelicious food with warm, welcoming staff and owner. Ask for menu recommendations if you don't know what to order. Vegetarian options available.
Reservation recommended but great place! They have the nicest staff I have ever encountered and the food is superb. Good for a date night where you want to splurge!
37 residents recomanen
Restaurant Progress
702 W Montecito AveReservation recommended but great place! They have the nicest staff I have ever encountered and the food is superb. Good for a date night where you want to splurge!
Located city center. Good for anything ranging from drinks and appetizers to a whole, hearty meal!
66 residents recomanen
The Arrogant Butcher
2 E Jefferson StLocated city center. Good for anything ranging from drinks and appetizers to a whole, hearty meal!
City center. Great for drinks and appetizers ranging to a great meal.
38 residents recomanen
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
2 E Jefferson StCity center. Great for drinks and appetizers ranging to a great meal.
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
3133 N Scottsdale RdHome-cooking style food in a busy, happy atmosphere
Unique hot dog creations on naan bread. Vegetarian options available.
60 residents recomanen
Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
4221 N 7th AveUnique hot dog creations on naan bread. Vegetarian options available.
Bri
2221 N 7th StTapas plates and good drinks made by a local chef in a warm cozy old house.
My favorite resturant in Phoenix. All plant-based dishes, all delicious food with great presentation. Locally owned and you will likely see the chef working in the kitchen. Counter-service style, with full-service at the bar.
12 residents recomanen
Verdura
5555 N 7th StMy favorite resturant in Phoenix. All plant-based dishes, all delicious food with great presentation. Locally owned and you will likely see the chef working in the kitchen. Counter-service style, with full-service at the bar.
Busy breakfast place. Phoenix icon. Expect a wait to get in but the food is worth it. Bring your appetite. It is a loud, hopping atmosphere! There is also another branch on Camelback that is a little quieter.
227 residents recomanen
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StBusy breakfast place. Phoenix icon. Expect a wait to get in but the food is worth it. Bring your appetite. It is a loud, hopping atmosphere! There is also another branch on Camelback that is a little quieter.
Updated take on a Phoenix icon. Very hipster/cool. Nice patio and good food! Patio is dog-friendly.
117 residents recomanen
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StUpdated take on a Phoenix icon. Very hipster/cool. Nice patio and good food! Patio is dog-friendly.
Old steakhouse with a very interesting history! Phoenix icon. You enter though the kitchen and into a little piece of history.
137 residents recomanen
Durant's
2611 N Central AveOld steakhouse with a very interesting history! Phoenix icon. You enter though the kitchen and into a little piece of history.
Coco's Bakery Restaurant
2026 N 7th StLow key, diner style comfort food and pies
Adobo Dragon Restaurant at Desoto Central Market
915 N Central AveGuanaquito Restaurant
1438 East McDowell RoadHole in the wall local Salvadorian cuisine
Delicious vegan cuisine and superbly made cocktails in the heart of Coronado!
86 residents recomanen
The Coronado PHX
2245 N 12th StDelicious vegan cuisine and superbly made cocktails in the heart of Coronado!
Tacos Tijuana
1754 S Greenfield RdGreat new local tacos!
Tacos Huicho
1941 E Oak StGreat El Pastor!
Taco Mich & bar #1
1602 E McDowell RdGreat Carnitas!
Ethiopian Kitchen
1740 East McDowell RoadFriendly staff serving local coffee from an art market. Try the Homemade Pop Tarts or the Olive Toast!
9 residents recomanen
Window Coffee Bar
903 N 16th StFriendly staff serving local coffee from an art market. Try the Homemade Pop Tarts or the Olive Toast!
Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
201 E Roosevelt StBeer and food locally sourced from nature in AZ
Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdUpscale counter service for healthy fast food
Hana Japanese Eatery
5524 N 7th AveFamily owned Japanese eatery
Dima's Tacos
1802 East McDowell RoadGreek-Mexican fusion in a low-key setting (the side of a local convenience store)
Window Coffee Bar
903 N 16th Stcute local to go coffee with great service. Say Hi to Marcus!
Arts & Culture
Don't miss the Yayoi Kusama exhibit in the Katz Wing. Free general admission Wednesdays from 3pm-9pm (but they do ask for donations).
686 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Phoenix
1625 N Central AveDon't miss the Yayoi Kusama exhibit in the Katz Wing. Free general admission Wednesdays from 3pm-9pm (but they do ask for donations).
Local cultural museum. Learn about the local Native American tribes of the region.
653 residents recomanen
Museu Heard
2301 N Central AveLocal cultural museum. Learn about the local Native American tribes of the region.
Coronado Park
1717 N 12th StYoga Phoenix
1197 E Oak StLarge wall murals all along the alley made by local artists. At 16th Street and Oak Ave http://www.muralsofphoenix.com/gallery-final
East Oak Street
East Oak StreetLarge wall murals all along the alley made by local artists. At 16th Street and Oak Ave http://www.muralsofphoenix.com/gallery-final
Eclectic mash-up of locally-made art and vintage clothes. Friendly place. Cute little coffee shop inside.
12 residents recomanen
Hive on 16th
2222 N 16th StEclectic mash-up of locally-made art and vintage clothes. Friendly place. Cute little coffee shop inside.
A Paulo Soleri utopian project. Go check it out to see how the bells are made!
36 residents recomanen
Arcosanti
A Paulo Soleri utopian project. Go check it out to see how the bells are made!
Wrigley Mansion/Geordie's Restaurant
2501 E Telawa TrailFrank Lloyd Wright Spire
7207 E Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdUnique art instillation in the middle of downtown. Named after a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote.
Her Secret Is Patience
424 N Central AveUnique art instillation in the middle of downtown. Named after a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote.
Essentials
Local, friendly store for more than essentials. They even make sandwiches to order. Located in the middle of the Coronado neighborhood.
45 residents recomanen
Sunshine Market
2302 N 12th StLocal, friendly store for more than essentials. They even make sandwiches to order. Located in the middle of the Coronado neighborhood.
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdRegular grocery store
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdMall-style shopping
Great beer, wine and snack selection. The younger owner gets very passionate about what he keeps in stock, so it can be interesting and fun to talk to him for recommendations on what to try!
8 residents recomanen
Virginia Market
702 E Virginia AveGreat beer, wine and snack selection. The younger owner gets very passionate about what he keeps in stock, so it can be interesting and fun to talk to him for recommendations on what to try!
Local thrift shop. Be good to the environment and buy "recycled".
52 residents recomanen
Carly's Bistro
128 East Roosevelt StreetLocal thrift shop. Be good to the environment and buy "recycled".
Local Farmer's Market open seasonally Saturdays in downtown Phoenix
30 residents recomanen
Open Air Market
720 N Central AveLocal Farmer's Market open seasonally Saturdays in downtown Phoenix
Entertainment & Activities
First Friday art and entertainment centered around the art district in downtown Phoenix.
129 residents recomanen
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StFirst Friday art and entertainment centered around the art district in downtown Phoenix.
Drink wine or beer while watching unique, cult, and independent films. Located in the art district of Phoenix.
97 residents recomanen
FilmBar
815 N 2nd StDrink wine or beer while watching unique, cult, and independent films. Located in the art district of Phoenix.
Great for families and anyone. Rotating exhibits that travel the world
292 residents recomanen
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StGreat for families and anyone. Rotating exhibits that travel the world
Tovrea Castle At Carraro Heights
5025 E Van Buren StSchedule a tour and a tea party
Arizona Renaissance Festival
12601 US-60Every spring on the weekends
The Van Buren
401 W Van Buren StCool building used as a small concert venue
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaBearizona Wildlife Park
1500 E Rte 66Oasis Water Park
8000 Arizona Grand PkwyArizona Biltmore Spa
2400 E Missouri AveOffers tours of various types
Museu d'instruments musicals
4725 E Mayo BlvdZoo de Phoenix
455 N Galvin PkwyA cool, fun old warehouse with several different areas. Enjoy drinks, karaoke, dancing, hula-hoop contests, food, a boxing ring and more! Look it up because there is no way I can fully describe this place.
58 residents recomanen
The Duce
525 S Central AveA cool, fun old warehouse with several different areas. Enjoy drinks, karaoke, dancing, hula-hoop contests, food, a boxing ring and more! Look it up because there is no way I can fully describe this place.
The Yard
5640 N 7th StSeveral resturants in an area with games and drinks!
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveGreat entertainment venue with awesome bean burritos!
The Rhythm Room
1019 E Indian School RdLocal Blues and Rock venue
Check out up and coming bands and indie artists at this small venue.
13 residents recomanen
The Rebel Lounge
2303 E Indian School RdCheck out up and coming bands and indie artists at this small venue.
The Rock
4129 N 7th AveDrag Queen Shows in the Melrose gayborhood of Phoenix
Charlie's Phoenix
727 West Camelback RoadCowboy gay bar and venue
Pilates and yoga on a gorgeous green lawn or in a historic house downtown phoenix. Great, positive instructor who hosts small or individual classes.
Orange Blossom Pilates
122 E Culver StPilates and yoga on a gorgeous green lawn or in a historic house downtown phoenix. Great, positive instructor who hosts small or individual classes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StVideo games, drinks and dancing! Adult-only.
Interesting tiki bar that's been around a long time. The crowd changes depending on time and day, ranging from dive-bar to crazy dance party.
37 residents recomanen
Bikini Lounge
1502 NW Grand AveInteresting tiki bar that's been around a long time. The crowd changes depending on time and day, ranging from dive-bar to crazy dance party.
Gracie's Tax Bar
711 N 7th AveAlways interesting
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StComedy in the city center of Phoenix
Lustre Bar
2 E Jefferson StPlan to be here during the sunset! Located in city-center.
Jackalope gastropub
801 N 3rd StRoyale Lounge
2310 N 16th StClassic Phoenix dive bar. Phoenix New Times best dive bar many years.
The Boom Boom Room
1544 East McDowell RoadLocally owned cocktail bar
Rott n' Grapes Uptown
4750 N Central AveCute wine and beer bar with a dog-theme. Locally owned
Sightseeing
Mirador de Dobbins
Check out an Arizona sunset at South mountain park
Tours of a uniquie castle built by hand in secrecy outside of Phoenix in the desert. I wouldn't want to give the mystery away!
49 residents recomanen
Mystery Castle
800 E Mineral RdTours of a uniquie castle built by hand in secrecy outside of Phoenix in the desert. I wouldn't want to give the mystery away!
Plenty of dog-friendly hiking trails and great views! Lots of variation in levels of difficulty. Sundays are foot-traffic only on the main park roads, aka "quiet days". Make sure to keep your dogs on a leash.
350 residents recomanen
Parc South Mountain
10919 South Central AvenuePlenty of dog-friendly hiking trails and great views! Lots of variation in levels of difficulty. Sundays are foot-traffic only on the main park roads, aka "quiet days". Make sure to keep your dogs on a leash.
THE mountain to hike without leaving the city. Not dog-friendly.
1752 residents recomanen
Echo Canyon Trail i àrea de recreació
East McDonald DriveTHE mountain to hike without leaving the city. Not dog-friendly.
Near Piestewa Peak, which is a great hike! The peak is not dog-friendly but there are other hiking trails in the area that are. Make sure to keep any dogs on a leash.
543 residents recomanen
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyNear Piestewa Peak, which is a great hike! The peak is not dog-friendly but there are other hiking trails in the area that are. Make sure to keep any dogs on a leash.
Dog friendly hiking trails of various levels of difficulty. Located in the city. Keep your dogs on a leash if you bring them.
98 residents recomanen
North Mountain Park
10608 N 7th StDog friendly hiking trails of various levels of difficulty. Located in the city. Keep your dogs on a leash if you bring them.
Dog-friendly hiking in a lush area of the desert not too far out of the main city limits. Keep your dogs on a leash at all times here.
68 residents recomanen
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
2421 E Northern AveDog-friendly hiking in a lush area of the desert not too far out of the main city limits. Keep your dogs on a leash at all times here.
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191 residents recomanen
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Curious Nature
4346 N Central AveOddities shop in Phoenix
Parc del Patrimoni i la Ciència / Plaça del Patrimoni Històric
113 N 6th Stshopping
Retro Ranch
4303 N 7th AveVintage clothing and more.
Sweet Salvage
4648 7th AveUpcycled home goods.