Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Very popular coffee shop in central. Its a big coffee shop but is almost always full. Open till midnight
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveVery popular coffee shop in central. Its a big coffee shop but is almost always full. Open till midnight
this is a 2 story coffee shop with lots of room. Seems to be more empty during the day which makes it better for those that are trying to get some work done. Friday nights they have live music. Open 24/7
26 locals recommend
The Grand
718 N Central Avethis is a 2 story coffee shop with lots of room. Seems to be more empty during the day which makes it better for those that are trying to get some work done. Friday nights they have live music. Open 24/7
Lola has great outdoor seating for the enjoyment of a urban environment and of course there great coffee. we personally buy there beans every week! closes at 7pm
103 locals recommend
Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveLola has great outdoor seating for the enjoyment of a urban environment and of course there great coffee. we personally buy there beans every week! closes at 7pm
This place is always packed when my wife and I come with 45min wait time, but theirs a reason for that they have amazing breakfast and brunch menu items. restaurant hold over 1,000 reviews on yelp. 2:30 pm Close
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2045 E Camelback RdThis place is always packed when my wife and I come with 45min wait time, but theirs a reason for that they have amazing breakfast and brunch menu items. restaurant hold over 1,000 reviews on yelp. 2:30 pm Close
smaller coffee shop but open 24 hours a day. great for late-night hangouts
43 locals recommend
Urban Beans
3508 N 7th Stsmaller coffee shop but open 24 hours a day. great for late-night hangouts
great place to get tacos, has over 1,000 reviews on yelp they also have a bar hours 11am-11pm
139 locals recommend
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn Rdgreat place to get tacos, has over 1,000 reviews on yelp they also have a bar hours 11am-11pm
Think of chipotle but upgraded. amazing food! always packed for lunch has over 700 reviews on yelp 8am-10pm hours
77 locals recommend
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup
3313 N 7th StThink of chipotle but upgraded. amazing food! always packed for lunch has over 700 reviews on yelp 8am-10pm hours
Nationally Ranked Mexican Café with amazing tacos, drinks and an amazing guacamole. keep in mind the prices are a little higher than you typical taco shop over 1,200 reviews
140 locals recommend
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StNationally Ranked Mexican Café with amazing tacos, drinks and an amazing guacamole. keep in mind the prices are a little higher than you typical taco shop over 1,200 reviews
a Local favorite! great for weekday/end dinner5pm-10pm, they do offer breakfast on Saturday and Sunday after 9am great for couples! over 1,300 reviews
93 locals recommend
St. Francis
111 E Camelback Rda Local favorite! great for weekday/end dinner5pm-10pm, they do offer breakfast on Saturday and Sunday after 9am great for couples! over 1,300 reviews
Amazing Chicago Style Pizza, great place for families and friends really cozy and has tv for sports has over 800 reviews on yelp
60 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
100 E Camelback RdAmazing Chicago Style Pizza, great place for families and friends really cozy and has tv for sports has over 800 reviews on yelp
New restaurant with fast growing popularity great Italian dishes over 300 reviews open till 10pm
45 locals recommend
Mora Italian
5651 N 7th StNew restaurant with fast growing popularity great Italian dishes over 300 reviews open till 10pm
Latin American food with over 600 reviews they usually have live music
22 locals recommend
Fuego Bistro
401 West Clarendon AvenueLatin American food with over 600 reviews they usually have live music
Clever Koi
4236 N Central Avegreat Japanese food with great vibes over 700 reviews open till 9pm
Tranquilo
401 W Clarendon Avegreat restaurant with roof top bar and live music close at 10pm
Iconic Burger joint if you are from the Eastern states you may have heard the hype they only have joints here in the west you MUST check it out. also open late
18 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
4840 N 20th StIconic Burger joint if you are from the Eastern states you may have heard the hype they only have joints here in the west you MUST check it out. also open late
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale Rdgreat clean and healthy food
great cupcakes featured on cupcake wars and won! they offer al kinds of sweets and coffee also Sunday and Mondays 50% off
35 locals recommend
Urban Cookies Bakeshop
2325 N 7th Stgreat cupcakes featured on cupcake wars and won! they offer al kinds of sweets and coffee also Sunday and Mondays 50% off
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd StGreat little coffee shop with outdoor seating
Hole in the wall Vietnam shop but has in our opinion THE BEST Pho shop if you're looking for a great Pho place this is it
11 locals recommend
Da Vang Restaurant
4538 N 19th AveHole in the wall Vietnam shop but has in our opinion THE BEST Pho shop if you're looking for a great Pho place this is it
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdPHX Beer Co. Central Phoenix Restaurant
5813 N 7th Stfeatured on food network, super chill eat out place to visit with a group. great food loud music and ping pong tables to play your friends
58 locals recommend
The Duce
525 S Central Avefeatured on food network, super chill eat out place to visit with a group. great food loud music and ping pong tables to play your friends
breakfast! closes at 2pm , long wait times! really good food
227 locals recommend
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st Stbreakfast! closes at 2pm , long wait times! really good food
Giant Coffee
1437 N 1st StPostino Central
5144 N Central Ave Amazing for bruschetta and drinks!
Churn
5223 N Central AveYummy ice cream!
Elly’s Brunch & Cafe
100 E Camelback Rdfàme caffe
4700 N Central AveReally good brunch food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great hangout spot where you can play games like ping pong, bag toss, giant janga, feels like your in someone's backyard. they have restaurants and drinks over must be over 18 to enter
118 locals recommend
The Yard
5640 N 7th StGreat hangout spot where you can play games like ping pong, bag toss, giant janga, feels like your in someone's backyard. they have restaurants and drinks over must be over 18 to enter
The Wandering Tortoise
2417 E Indian School RdA really hip bar with arcade games! super chill area to hang out.
137 locals recommend
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StA really hip bar with arcade games! super chill area to hang out.
Twin Peaks Camelback
2135 East Camelback RoadLots of TVs and great food to go with your drinks!
The Newton
300 W Camelback Rdthe winery is built in a book store
Shopping
If you've never been you MUST check it out super clearance some times over 80% sales from Nordstrom highly traffic area by locals and tourists. full of designer clothing shoes accessories and home décor
42 locals recommend
Last Chance Clearance Store
1919 E Camelback RdIf you've never been you MUST check it out super clearance some times over 80% sales from Nordstrom highly traffic area by locals and tourists. full of designer clothing shoes accessories and home décor
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback Rdhigh end mall with great shops and great food places
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdGreat fresh produce with great prices
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdGrocery store
Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th Stgrocery store
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdUptown Plaza
100 E Camelback RdShopping and food!
Parks & Nature
Huge park with Lakes basketball courts, kid play areas, also a dog park, volleyball nets, great for biking and walking, Behind VA Hospital. very family friendly
46 locals recommend
Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School RdHuge park with Lakes basketball courts, kid play areas, also a dog park, volleyball nets, great for biking and walking, Behind VA Hospital. very family friendly
Hance Park Dog Park
323 W Culver Stgreat enclosed dog park
another great park to bike/walk through with family or pets. they have volleyball courts, and kid play areas
50 locals recommend
Margaret T. Hance Park
67 W Culver Stanother great park to bike/walk through with family or pets. they have volleyball courts, and kid play areas
Free Advanced hiking Trails with STUNNUNG views
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveFree Advanced hiking Trails with STUNNUNG views
Encanto Park
beautiful park with lakes
Entertainment & Activities
Castles N' Coasters
9445 N Metro Pkwy EAMC Esplanade 14
2515 E Camelback RdDine-in Move Theater!!! great food
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayChase Field
401 E Jefferson StCasino Arizona at Talking Stick Resort
9800 Talking Stick WaySightseeing
Needs to be traveled with a car. Has breathe taking views! recommend seeing the sunset! also make you you get in there before 6, the close the gate so that people can not go up the mountain after 6. also it is free
80 locals recommend
South Mountain Village
Needs to be traveled with a car. Has breathe taking views! recommend seeing the sunset! also make you you get in there before 6, the close the gate so that people can not go up the mountain after 6. also it is free
Getting Around
Indian School/Central Ave station