Kelly’s guidebook
Favorite Coffee spot
Locally Owned/Fantastic coffee/great service and environment/ cool spot
31 locals recommend
Press Coffee - The Roastery
10443 N 32nd StLocally Owned/Fantastic coffee/great service and environment/ cool spot
Food scene
Great local restaurants very close that we love!
32 SHEA
10626 N 32nd StLocally owned/ fantastic patio scene with good food/wine/coffee
Aioli Gourmet Burgers - 32nd & Shea
10652 N 32nd StLocally Owned/Amazing Burgers
Zipps Sports Grill
7551 E Camelback RdGreat sports bar with great food !
Locally owned -amazing Italian Food- may want to make reservations
6 locals recommend
Michelina's Italian Restaurant
3241 E Shea BlvdLocally owned -amazing Italian Food- may want to make reservations
Locally owned /amazing Mediterranean food- best gyros ever/ great for take out. Super Casual
Gyro House 32
12308 N 32nd StLocally owned /amazing Mediterranean food- best gyros ever/ great for take out. Super Casual
Farmers Market every Saturday morning 8-1 pm. Local fresh produce/meats/gifts/ food. Definitely work checking out
22 locals recommend
Roadrunner Park Farmers Market
3502 E Cactus RdFarmers Market every Saturday morning 8-1 pm. Local fresh produce/meats/gifts/ food. Definitely work checking out
Locally owned and the chef donates to local charity- great breakfast and light lunch!
9 locals recommend
The Joy Bus Diner
3375 E Shea BlvdLocally owned and the chef donates to local charity- great breakfast and light lunch!
Amazing food! Locally owned, great menu, good atmosphere. Make Reservations!
28 locals recommend
Rusconi's American Kitchen
10637 N Tatum BlvdAmazing food! Locally owned, great menu, good atmosphere. Make Reservations!
One of the best authentic Mexican food joints in Phoenix- still owned by original local family! Super casual- take out. Call in order first as they are always packed. Great Tamales
23 locals recommend
Carolina's Mexican Food - Cactus
2126 E Cactus RdOne of the best authentic Mexican food joints in Phoenix- still owned by original local family! Super casual- take out. Call in order first as they are always packed. Great Tamales
BOOTLEGGERS FOOD & DRINK
3375 E Shea BlvdLocally owned/ unique menu/ craft beers/happy hour
One of the best Deli's in Phoenix. Originally from New York, still run by local family. Unbelievable menu and best bagels/baked goods in town.
19 locals recommend
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery
3212 East Cactus RoadOne of the best Deli's in Phoenix. Originally from New York, still run by local family. Unbelievable menu and best bagels/baked goods in town.
Family owned and operated- great breakfast place. Amazing food and service!
31 locals recommend
Original Breakfast House
13623 N 32nd StFamily owned and operated- great breakfast place. Amazing food and service!
Barro's Pizza
6663 E McDowell RdGreat pizza and wings- they deliver!
Amazing pizza/calzones/unique dishes. Locally and family owned and operated. Definitely worth trying- eat in or deliver. They get quite busy for dinner.
56 locals recommend
Spinato's Pizzeria
5509 N 7th StAmazing pizza/calzones/unique dishes. Locally and family owned and operated. Definitely worth trying- eat in or deliver. They get quite busy for dinner.
Nick's Italian Restaurant
10810 N Tatum BlvdLocally owned by chef- great Italian food!
Fun Things to Do
Black Rock Bouldering Gym
10436 N 32nd StGreat fun!
Best indoor/outdoor go cart racing ( 2 levels of cars) good food and air conditioning. Kids LOVE this!
96 locals recommend
Octane Raceway
9119 Talking Stick WayBest indoor/outdoor go cart racing ( 2 levels of cars) good food and air conditioning. Kids LOVE this!
Great outdoor mall with live music on weekends, great restaurants, recreation, and shopping
285 locals recommend
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdGreat outdoor mall with live music on weekends, great restaurants, recreation, and shopping
Harkins Theatres North Valley 16
3420 E Bell RdClose Movie Theatre
Roadrunner Park Farmers Market
3502 E Cactus RdAMF Desert Hills Lanes
2959 E Bell RdSightseeing
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveHeard Museum
2301 N Central AveDesert Botanical Garden
Natural Bridge Canyon
Amazing Day Trip-gorgeous. Pack a picnic lunch!
Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89AA Must see in Az- can be a day trip or stay at Briarpatch Inn in Oak Creek Canyon. Hit Cottonwood on the way back to Phoenix
883 locals recommend
Sedona
A Must see in Az- can be a day trip or stay at Briarpatch Inn in Oak Creek Canyon. Hit Cottonwood on the way back to Phoenix
Flagstaff
Bisbee
Stay at a haunted hotel!
Jerome
Hiking Trails in the Area
North Mountain Park
10608 N 7th StShaw Butte Trailhead
12898 N Central AveCamelback Hike
5700 N Echo Canyon DrPiestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrPiestewa Peak Summit Trail
Piestewa Peak Summit TrailCity/town information
Cottonwood
Great local wineries