Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Amazing environment and variety of food, unique shop with gifts, books and fun things. The bakery section is the best in the valley. You can get all meals, even pizza, and they have wifi and you can sit anywhere freely.
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StAmazing environment and variety of food, unique shop with gifts, books and fun things. The bakery section is the best in the valley. You can get all meals, even pizza, and they have wifi and you can sit anywhere freely.
Unique environment, great for casual but nicer than the average restaurant.
136 locals recommend
Windsor
5223 N Central AveUnique environment, great for casual but nicer than the average restaurant.
Another restaurant where you don't have to dress up yet the food is top notch and the service is as well. Known for their steaks. The patio area is gorgeous. Also, the pricing isn't outrageous. LGO (La Grande Orange) and Chelsea's Kitchen have the same owners.
191 locals recommend
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StAnother restaurant where you don't have to dress up yet the food is top notch and the service is as well. Known for their steaks. The patio area is gorgeous. Also, the pricing isn't outrageous. LGO (La Grande Orange) and Chelsea's Kitchen have the same owners.
Fast wifi even though the place is packed. Iced coffee is great here. There's barely a sign out front, so you'll have to pay attention when you go here, or you'll pass it. Special place.
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveFast wifi even though the place is packed. Iced coffee is great here. There's barely a sign out front, so you'll have to pay attention when you go here, or you'll pass it. Special place.
Whoever owns this put a lot of money into it. Open 24 hours and great environment. Food is great here, too. Went on the weekend and the DJ was really loud and the speakers weren't tuned properly to the space, but other than that, it's a great work place since it's open 24/7.
26 locals recommend
The Grand
718 N Central AveWhoever owns this put a lot of money into it. Open 24 hours and great environment. Food is great here, too. Went on the weekend and the DJ was really loud and the speakers weren't tuned properly to the space, but other than that, it's a great work place since it's open 24/7.
Dishes are excellent, great upbeat energy. This is a fav place for wine people.
215 locals recommend
Postino Central
5144 N Central AveDishes are excellent, great upbeat energy. This is a fav place for wine people.
I love coming here and getting tacos and the chips are my fav. I get it with their queso dip. If you get the tacos, get the pico de gallo on the side or it'll make your tacos soggy. The other salsas and guacamole are super spicy.
Cafe Rio
2131 E Camelback RdI love coming here and getting tacos and the chips are my fav. I get it with their queso dip. If you get the tacos, get the pico de gallo on the side or it'll make your tacos soggy. The other salsas and guacamole are super spicy.
Indulge in something smothered in cheese here. Great feel, really comfortable and enjoyable place.
17 locals recommend
Arriba Mexican Grill
15370 W McDowell RdIndulge in something smothered in cheese here. Great feel, really comfortable and enjoyable place.
Walking distance to Mexican food. Ajo Al's is a favorite of my coworkers.
23 locals recommend
Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe
5101 N 16th StWalking distance to Mexican food. Ajo Al's is a favorite of my coworkers.
Hana Japanese Eatery
5524 N 7th AveAuthentic Japanese food and not so pricey. Voted best in AZ.
Cherryblossom Noodle cafe
914 E Camelback RdAnother authentic Japanese restaurant. Mmmm
Voted America's best sandwich. My two favorite sandwiches are the homemade meatball sub and the The Bobbie, which has turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo. It's like a Thanksgiving dinner at your convenience. They make everything fresh, never frozen, and at a great price to feed multiple people. Be sure to get the correct size sandwich or you'll end up with a 20 inch long for yourself.
13 locals recommend
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
6025 N 16th StVoted America's best sandwich. My two favorite sandwiches are the homemade meatball sub and the The Bobbie, which has turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo. It's like a Thanksgiving dinner at your convenience. They make everything fresh, never frozen, and at a great price to feed multiple people. Be sure to get the correct size sandwich or you'll end up with a 20 inch long for yourself.
Want a cheeseburger? Smashburger is fresh and better than fast food and it's cheap to eat here because there's no tipping spot when you get your receipt.
24 locals recommend
Smashburger
2837 N Power RdWant a cheeseburger? Smashburger is fresh and better than fast food and it's cheap to eat here because there's no tipping spot when you get your receipt.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
11055 N Scottsdale RdPeople love the burgers here
Dark inside, the best burger and good enough place to go on a date. I really love their sweet potato fries. Total indulge place!
25 locals recommend
Delux
3146 E Camelback RdDark inside, the best burger and good enough place to go on a date. I really love their sweet potato fries. Total indulge place!
Best BBQ. They cater at my work and everyone loves it. The steak is great!
18 locals recommend
Pork On A Fork BBQ & Catering
4724 N 20th StBest BBQ. They cater at my work and everyone loves it. The steak is great!
Shopping
If you want to get designer swimming trunks for $2, this is your place! Nordstrom has different levels of clothing. This is where they'll dump all the random stuff that doesn't sell, excess items, accessories, and returns. You have to be in the mood to be here though. People will fight for items like Ugg boots and it's jam packed with stuff everywhere!
42 locals recommend
Last Chance Clearance Store
1919 E Camelback RdIf you want to get designer swimming trunks for $2, this is your place! Nordstrom has different levels of clothing. This is where they'll dump all the random stuff that doesn't sell, excess items, accessories, and returns. You have to be in the mood to be here though. People will fight for items like Ugg boots and it's jam packed with stuff everywhere!
This is the best TJ Maxx, ever. It's a secret one where the items from the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall go to. It's a little bit ways down, but soo worth it if you're looking for actual mall quality items, like Tommy Bahama, for example.
18 locals recommend
T.J. Maxx
4370 N Miller RdThis is the best TJ Maxx, ever. It's a secret one where the items from the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall go to. It's a little bit ways down, but soo worth it if you're looking for actual mall quality items, like Tommy Bahama, for example.
Gorgeous, super trendy wear. Soooo many designers and not as pricey as Nordstrom, but the quality is there.
11 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack The Shops At Town and Country
2073 E Camelback RdGorgeous, super trendy wear. Soooo many designers and not as pricey as Nordstrom, but the quality is there.
This is a great one, especially around the holidays. Loads of items, lot of variety here vs. the other ones.
Marshalls
1801 E Camelback RdThis is a great one, especially around the holidays. Loads of items, lot of variety here vs. the other ones.
Parks & Nature
No one really goes here, but once you cross the street and look at it, it's a nice path with grass everywhere. If you want to do a long walk or jog outside, this is a great, peaceful area!
Desert Storm Park
1700 E Colter StNo one really goes here, but once you cross the street and look at it, it's a nice path with grass everywhere. If you want to do a long walk or jog outside, this is a great, peaceful area!
Entertainment & Activities
Fun experience with large leather chairs and food service at your seat. Food is fine, better than average fried food and basic sushi, and it's a super cozy theater. I recommend buying tickets online before going and picking your seats online. It's usually sold out.
112 locals recommend
AMC Esplanade 14
2515 E Camelback RdFun experience with large leather chairs and food service at your seat. Food is fine, better than average fried food and basic sushi, and it's a super cozy theater. I recommend buying tickets online before going and picking your seats online. It's usually sold out.