Fantastic Phoenix and Beyond
Food Scene
Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveNice hangout with a downtown feel. Coffee Roasted on the premises
Favorite cafe! Small batch baking. Beat the rush because this place fills up with locals.
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveFavorite cafe! Small batch baking. Beat the rush because this place fills up with locals.
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th AveThe best breakfast and cold brew coffee
Where can you find really good Japanese Noodles and Italian food under one roof. Great happy hour on food. Very popular amoungst locals!
28 locals recommend
Cherryblossom Noodle cafe
914 E Camelback RdWhere can you find really good Japanese Noodles and Italian food under one roof. Great happy hour on food. Very popular amoungst locals!
Otro Cafe
6035 N 7th StIn my top favorites for upscale authentic urban mexican
Hana Japanese Eatery
5524 N 7th AveThe Best Japanese Food in town. Sushi and ramen to die for!
Fried Green Tomato sandwiches, beignets, Breakfast and Sunday brunch cocktails . Outdoor seating.
117 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StFried Green Tomato sandwiches, beignets, Breakfast and Sunday brunch cocktails . Outdoor seating.
Nami
2014 N 7th StVegan desserts, Vegan Brunch, hip crowd
Locally owned and super close. Yummy breakfast sandwiches and baked goods.
78 locals recommend
Ollie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell RdLocally owned and super close. Yummy breakfast sandwiches and baked goods.
Sweet Republic
6054 N 16th StBest gourmet ice cream flavors. Try a sundae.
This place rocks. Purple Rice sushi best ever. Make sure you ask for a serving of fresh wasabi. It's downtown and a bit tricky to find but well worth the discovery. It's a hidden gem.
41 locals recommend
Harumi Sushi
101 W Adams StThis place rocks. Purple Rice sushi best ever. Make sure you ask for a serving of fresh wasabi. It's downtown and a bit tricky to find but well worth the discovery. It's a hidden gem.
Essence Bakery Cafe
3830 E Indian School RdDelicious breakfast and lunch however no wi-fi
Lukes Of Chicago
1602 E Indian School RdDamn good Chicago Dogs! A lunch favorite of my moms.
The other location was featured on " Diners, drive thrus and dives. Expect a long wait at either location.
227 locals recommend
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StThe other location was featured on " Diners, drive thrus and dives. Expect a long wait at either location.
Love their Tuna Sandwich. Don't leave without buying a loaf of bread. Delicious. Brought to you by the Uber famous Chris Bianco of Pizzaria Bianco.
42 locals recommend
Pane Bianco
4404 N Central AveLove their Tuna Sandwich. Don't leave without buying a loaf of bread. Delicious. Brought to you by the Uber famous Chris Bianco of Pizzaria Bianco.
Crêpe Bar
7520 S Rural RdDelicious daytime hours only. Best crepes ever.
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveOllie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell RdCaffe Vita Coffee Roasting
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th AveTortas Paquime
2541 E McDowell RdUrban Cookies Bakeshop
2325 N 7th StXolo Coffee
fàme caffe
4700 N Central AveJL Patisserie
4700 N Central AveGallo Blanco
928 E Pierce StSongbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd StBarrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StBagelfeld
Drinks & Nightlife
The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th St15 minute walk down Sheridan St
Iconic restaurant. classic cocktails, steak, seafood. They are making a movie called "Durants never closes" . Needless to say it has spaned generations of Phoenicians. traditional dining.
137 locals recommend
Durant's
2611 N Central AveIconic restaurant. classic cocktails, steak, seafood. They are making a movie called "Durants never closes" . Needless to say it has spaned generations of Phoenicians. traditional dining.
Kings Beer & Wine
2811 N Central AveLuanas Coffee and Beer
1502 W McDowell RdFirst Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StArts & Culture
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveGreat Exhibitions and comfortable feel.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveAmerican Indian Art.
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveEntertainment
Arizona Opera
1636 N Central AveOpera lovers delight
Best of its kind anywhere. Spend a whole day there. Easy access from the 51 freeway. Also a concert venue. See their website.
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdBest of its kind anywhere. Spend a whole day there. Easy access from the 51 freeway. Also a concert venue. See their website.
The Nash Jazz Club
110 East Roosevelt StreetEverything Else
Frances
10 W Camelback RdGreat Boutique shopping
MADE Art Boutique
922 N 5th StLove shopping local.
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StPhoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, live concerts
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
1919 E Thomas RdVery close within walking distance
Home of Law, journalism, and art programs, among others
47 locals recommend
Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
411 N Central AveHome of Law, journalism, and art programs, among others
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
1111 E McDowell RdWalking distance
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
2910 W Thomas RdClose medical facility
Geo cache, walk, ducks, inner city, views, basketball, Highland Games, Gay Pride Festival and Parade
46 locals recommend
Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School RdGeo cache, walk, ducks, inner city, views, basketball, Highland Games, Gay Pride Festival and Parade
Easy to get to your conventions by Grid Bikeshare, Uber or Lyft.
139 locals recommend
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd StEasy to get to your conventions by Grid Bikeshare, Uber or Lyft.
Virginia Park
2605 North 15th StreetTiny pocket park just a few blocks away. Fantastic jungle gym for kids over 3 yrs.
Neighborhood park with tennis courts, basketball, pool in the summer, kids play area. Great place to run or walk to.
21 locals recommend
Coronado Park
1717 N 12th StNeighborhood park with tennis courts, basketball, pool in the summer, kids play area. Great place to run or walk to.
Shopping
Walgreens
7939 E McDowell RdForget your toothpaste? Happens to the best of us. Notice how close!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdGreat selection
Virginia Market
702 E Virginia AveWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StFry’s Food Stores
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdEntertainment & Activities
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StSo many interactive exhibits
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StAll about the kiddos and being cool
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyExplore the "wild" side of Phoenix
Encanto Park
Paddle boats, ducks, children will love it.