Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Local, independent and authentically crafted coffee, breakfast and brunch.
87 locals recommend
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th AveLocal, independent and authentically crafted coffee, breakfast and brunch.
Quick and healthy Greek inspired cuisine with a touch of southern comfort.
24 locals recommend
Zoës Kitchen
521 W McDowell RdQuick and healthy Greek inspired cuisine with a touch of southern comfort.
NYPD Pizza family kitchen, enjoy authentic New York flavor.
16 locals recommend
Ziegler's New York Pizza Dept.
556 West McDowell RoadNYPD Pizza family kitchen, enjoy authentic New York flavor.
Pei Wei
701 W McDowell RdQuick serve Asian-Inspired cuisine.
The Habit Burger Grill
530 W McDowell RdVoted best tasting burger in America.
Five Guys
1515 N 7th AveBurgers and fries to-go.
Jersey Mike's Subs
14071 W Bell RdSubs and clubs to-go.
Tasty and unique pizza joint in the heart of Grand Avenue arts district.
28 locals recommend
Grand Avenue Pizza Company
6729 NW Grand AveTasty and unique pizza joint in the heart of Grand Avenue arts district.
CIBO
603 N 5th AveSome of the best pizza and salads in town.
Very cool market eatery. Best described as a restaurant incubator with a fun bar and patio to boot.
44 locals recommend
Desoto Central Market
Very cool market eatery. Best described as a restaurant incubator with a fun bar and patio to boot.
Squid Ink Sushi Bar - CityScape
2 E Jefferson StSushi and patio bar.
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StVoted best pizza in PHX and top 10 nationwide.
One of the original downtown bars in the heart of RoRo Arts District.
52 locals recommend
Carly's Bistro
128 East Roosevelt StreetOne of the original downtown bars in the heart of RoRo Arts District.
MAD Greens - 7th Ave & McDowell
1515 N 7th AveQuick and healthy salads to-go.
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveChinese-American comfort food and a swanky bar.
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveCoffee bar by day, craft drinks by night.
monOrchid
214 E Roosevelt StArt gallery, coffee bar, creative space.
Forno 301
1616 N Central AveAuthentic Italian eats.
Pita Jungle - Downtown Phoenix
1001 N 3rd AveHealthy modern Mediterranean cuisine.
Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveLocal coffee spot and hipster hangout.
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
2 E Jefferson StHigh end dining and drinks.
Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd StThe best al fresco dining in midtown.
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdTacos and tequila served up with unique and creative PHX flair.
FEZ
105 W Portland StMediterranean fare, burgers, cocktails and weekend brunch.
Laid-back, colorful restaurant crafting modern Jamaican fare and signature cocktails from its rum bar.
66 locals recommend
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StLaid-back, colorful restaurant crafting modern Jamaican fare and signature cocktails from its rum bar.
Down-home restaurant fixing up fried chicken and soul food.
97 locals recommend
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
3133 N Scottsdale RdDown-home restaurant fixing up fried chicken and soul food.
Sleek and modern restaurant and bar serving up American fare and DJ beats in a former department store. Do check out the magic elevator and hidden restrooms, don't look in the basement.
122 locals recommend
Hanny's
40 N 1st StSleek and modern restaurant and bar serving up American fare and DJ beats in a former department store. Do check out the magic elevator and hidden restrooms, don't look in the basement.
Refined Japanese cuisine plus a weekend tasting menu served in an elegant minimalist setting.
25 locals recommend
Nobuo at Teeter House
622 E Adams StRefined Japanese cuisine plus a weekend tasting menu served in an elegant minimalist setting.
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StSome of the very best breakfast and comfort food around.
One of Fox Restaurant's new concepts where "urban grill meets updated comfort food."
66 locals recommend
The Arrogant Butcher
2 E Jefferson StOne of Fox Restaurant's new concepts where "urban grill meets updated comfort food."
Tacos De Juarez
1017 N 7th StAuthentic street tacos in a bare-bones setting.
Thai Basil Signature Downtown Phoenix
114 W Adams StFamiliar and tasty Thai cuisine.
Brick and mortar location for one of Phoenix's best loved food truck concepts.
60 locals recommend
Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
4221 N 7th AveBrick and mortar location for one of Phoenix's best loved food truck concepts.
La Piazza Phx
1 N 1st StRustic and authentic Italian eats.
Unfussy Mexican comfort food dished up at a minimalist, counter-serve stand.
24 locals recommend
El Norteño
1002 7th AveUnfussy Mexican comfort food dished up at a minimalist, counter-serve stand.
Miniature circa-1945 diner with counter seating and a menu of comfort fare featuring Southern flair and unique cocktails.
117 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StMiniature circa-1945 diner with counter seating and a menu of comfort fare featuring Southern flair and unique cocktails.
Bright, modern counter serve eats providing coffee, breakfast standards, lunchtime sandwiches and salads.
235 locals recommend
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdBright, modern counter serve eats providing coffee, breakfast standards, lunchtime sandwiches and salads.
Majerle's Sports Grill
13375 W McDowell RdPHX original sports bar.
Airy, industrial microbrewery serving creative pub fare, craft beer and unique cocktails.
36 locals recommend
Mother Bunch Brewing
825 N 7th StAiry, industrial microbrewery serving creative pub fare, craft beer and unique cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bikini Lounge
1502 NW Grand AveFunky and eclectic tiki lounge.
The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveGreat al fresco dining and drinks.
MILK BAR PHOENIX
801 N 3rd StClockwork Orange meets PHX.
Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant
18 W Monroe StAuthentic Irish Bar.
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StFancy schmancy cocktail hour.
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
50 W Jefferson StBlues bar with a great happy hour scene.
Chambers
705 N 1st StPub n' grub.
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StModern gastropub with some great local craft brews.
Durant's
2611 N Central AvePHX's original steakhouse and Madmen hangout.
George and Dragon English Pub
4240 N Central AveEnglish pub and restaurant.
SideBar Phoenix
1514 N 7th AveGreat handmade cocktails.
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveBest live music scene in downtown.
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StHappy hour and TMNT, what could be better?
Valley Bar
130 N Central AveThe best new bar in downtown PHX.
The Lost Leaf
914 N 5th StUnique art gallery and live music venue.
Retro-chic warehouse housing a vintage camper serving American comfort food, an art deco bar and more.
58 locals recommend
The Duce
525 S Central AveRetro-chic warehouse housing a vintage camper serving American comfort food, an art deco bar and more.
Bliss ReBAR
901 N 4th StMellow outdoor lounge offering custom cocktails and a shaded patio.
Traditional British pub offering American and English fare, foosball and an impressive selection of imported beer on tap.
19 locals recommend
The Rose and Crown Pub
333 E Jefferson StTraditional British pub offering American and English fare, foosball and an impressive selection of imported beer on tap.
DJs spin house and hip-hop tunes in a bustling bi-level club that features an open-air top floor.
37 locals recommend
Bar Smith
130 E Washington StDJs spin house and hip-hop tunes in a bustling bi-level club that features an open-air top floor.
Arts & Culture
Trunk Space (The)
1124 N 3rd StMusic venue and gallery.
FilmBar
815 N 2nd StWatch indie flix and drink craft brew.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AvePhoenix Art Museum.
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StWatch live stand-up from some of the best up and coming comedians.
The Nash Jazz Club
110 East Roosevelt StreetJazz bar with live music.