Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
2 E Jefferson StExcellent food and cocktails.
My fav taco stand nearby. Great hangover food! Wish they were open late!
24 locals recommend
El Norteño
1002 7th AveMy fav taco stand nearby. Great hangover food! Wish they were open late!
La Salsita Mexican Food
2345 E Van Buren StBest food open late!
The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveGreat outdoor patio! 10 minute walk. Beers and decent food.
The Parlor Pizzeria
1916 E Camelback RdFavorite pizza, hands down.
St. Francis
111 E Camelback RdGo here for happy hour!
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveAwesome spot to hang and people watch.
A little further walk than Lola's, but definitely the hip coffee neighborhood joint.
83 locals recommend
Jobot Coffee & Bar
333 E Roosevelt StA little further walk than Lola's, but definitely the hip coffee neighborhood joint.
Brand new pizza joint run by authentic Italians. Wood fired brick oven, fresh, flavorful ingredients. Just a short walk! Open until midnight every night. Perfetti!
301 W Roosevelt St
301 West Roosevelt StreetBrand new pizza joint run by authentic Italians. Wood fired brick oven, fresh, flavorful ingredients. Just a short walk! Open until midnight every night. Perfetti!
My new favorite coffeehouse downtown. From the porch swing outside to the interesting offerings, and the great atmosphere... you'll love it!
40 locals recommend
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd StMy new favorite coffeehouse downtown. From the porch swing outside to the interesting offerings, and the great atmosphere... you'll love it!
Truly, one of the best culinary destinations downtown for asian fusion and sushi. The lunch menu is incredibly delicious and the value is incomparable for the quality of food you get here.
25 locals recommend
Nobuo at Teeter House
622 E Adams StTruly, one of the best culinary destinations downtown for asian fusion and sushi. The lunch menu is incredibly delicious and the value is incomparable for the quality of food you get here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lustre Bar
2 E Jefferson StThe best rooftop in the city!
Best kept secret downtown. Great ambience, Jamaican food and cocktails. Tell Duane and Danielle I sent you.
66 locals recommend
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StBest kept secret downtown. Great ambience, Jamaican food and cocktails. Tell Duane and Danielle I sent you.
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveWhere all the cool kids hangout and great music venue.
Best new cocktail bar. Say hi to my friend Ross, the owner ;)
151 locals recommend
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StBest new cocktail bar. Say hi to my friend Ross, the owner ;)
Bikini Lounge
1502 NW Grand AveBest neighborhood dive.
Bar Pesce
3603 E Indian School RdAmazing food and cocktails. Tell them I sent you ;)
Valley Bar
130 N Central AveEverything Else
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveGreat escape from the city. Beautiful!
Shopping
Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveBest coffee shop nearby.
Arts & Culture
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveHeard Museum
2301 N Central AveNative American History, Art, & Culture
Parks & Nature
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
9200 N 40th StEcho Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveOne of the only pristine Sonoran Desert preserves in the city limits and centrally located.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyOne of the only pristine Sonoran Desert preserves in the city limits and centrally located.