Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
A lovely spot to stop for a coffee or a bite to eat. My son loves the pistachio gelato.
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StA lovely spot to stop for a coffee or a bite to eat. My son loves the pistachio gelato.
Yummy bruschetta and great happy hour wine prices. Monday and Tuesday have a great deal, a bottle of wine and bruschetta, for $20.
141 locals recommend
Postino Arcadia
3939 E Campbell AveYummy bruschetta and great happy hour wine prices. Monday and Tuesday have a great deal, a bottle of wine and bruschetta, for $20.
Ingo's Tasty Food
4502 N 40th StYummy sangria and delicious burgers and salads.
They transformed a Jiffy Lube in a coffee and beer spot so it is worth stopping by to see the clever design. Delicious coffee and they have a drive thru.
172 locals recommend
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdThey transformed a Jiffy Lube in a coffee and beer spot so it is worth stopping by to see the clever design. Delicious coffee and they have a drive thru.
Great for craft cocktails and small plates. We love getting a few things to share. They make their mozzarella in house.
35 locals recommend
Nook
4231 East Indian School RoadGreat for craft cocktails and small plates. We love getting a few things to share. They make their mozzarella in house.
Amazing croissants and the French scrambled eggs are my favorite breakfast dish. The drip coffee is weak, so if you need a bolt, try the espresso. Don't leave without trying a macaroon(caramel...yum).
39 locals recommend
Essence Bakery Cafe
3830 E Indian School RdAmazing croissants and the French scrambled eggs are my favorite breakfast dish. The drip coffee is weak, so if you need a bolt, try the espresso. Don't leave without trying a macaroon(caramel...yum).
If the street corn is in season it is worth trying. I also love the chocolate chile shake.
43 locals recommend
The Stand Burgers
3538 E Indian School RdIf the street corn is in season it is worth trying. I also love the chocolate chile shake.
If you are craving a classic Chicago slide this place will not disappoint. Don't get the fries to go. They will be mushy by the time you return home.
12 locals recommend
Chicago Hamburger Co
3749 E Indian School RdIf you are craving a classic Chicago slide this place will not disappoint. Don't get the fries to go. They will be mushy by the time you return home.
Avoid this place, and you may want to avoid Chinese food in general in Phoenix. It tends to be greasy and overcooked.
6 locals recommend
Autumn Court Chinese Restaurant
3752 E Indian School RdAvoid this place, and you may want to avoid Chinese food in general in Phoenix. It tends to be greasy and overcooked.
A delicious treat, but I would avoid the coffee. I like the blueberry and my son prefer the strawberry glaze with sprinkles.
24 locals recommend
BoSa Donuts
3722 E Indian School RdA delicious treat, but I would avoid the coffee. I like the blueberry and my son prefer the strawberry glaze with sprinkles.
Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdWonderful salads and healthy entrees.
Perfect for take out, and terrible for dining in unless you have lots of time and patience.
8 locals recommend
Thai Lahna
3738 E Indian School RdPerfect for take out, and terrible for dining in unless you have lots of time and patience.
Oprah picked this as one of her favorite pizza places and I have never been disappointed. Wood fire oven pizza and a great wine list. They make their lemoncello in house.
237 locals recommend
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StOprah picked this as one of her favorite pizza places and I have never been disappointed. Wood fire oven pizza and a great wine list. They make their lemoncello in house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chef Jeff Beckett's first restaurant in Phoenix. It is known for its seasonal, farm to table dishes. Pricey but delicious. They have a fun patio.
63 locals recommend
Beckett's Table
3717 E Indian School RdChef Jeff Beckett's first restaurant in Phoenix. It is known for its seasonal, farm to table dishes. Pricey but delicious. They have a fun patio.
Wine, beer, and grilled cheese bar. What's not to love? My favorite is the #.
17 locals recommend
The Whining Pig Arcadia
3730 E Indian School RdWine, beer, and grilled cheese bar. What's not to love? My favorite is the #.
A popular spot to bike to because of its wonderful patio and yummy in-house brews. On the weekend they have an affordable beer brunch.
233 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdA popular spot to bike to because of its wonderful patio and yummy in-house brews. On the weekend they have an affordable beer brunch.
Everything Else
Warm yoga and spin classes that are paired with energetic music. Book online using the MindBody app. It fills up quick. They also have a lovely cafe that serves delicious and healthy food and juices.
29 locals recommend
The Madison Improvement Club
3802 E Indian School RdWarm yoga and spin classes that are paired with energetic music. Book online using the MindBody app. It fills up quick. They also have a lovely cafe that serves delicious and healthy food and juices.
My favorite spin studio. The teachers are great and it is in the dark so you can zone out and ride.
Studio 360
3627 E Indian School RdMy favorite spin studio. The teachers are great and it is in the dark so you can zone out and ride.
A quick walk from our home. Great for younger children. The closest bathroom is LGO.
7 locals recommend
Kachina Park
4304 E Campbell AveA quick walk from our home. Great for younger children. The closest bathroom is LGO.
A challenging and beautiful hike. Parking can be tricky so go early or on a weekday.
83 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Recreation Area
4925 E McDonald DrA challenging and beautiful hike. Parking can be tricky so go early or on a weekday.
Several different trails for all levels of hiking. The summit trail is the most challenging. If you drive all the way back there is a nature trail that is perfect for kids.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Several different trails for all levels of hiking. The summit trail is the most challenging. If you drive all the way back there is a nature trail that is perfect for kids.