Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
Great food and patio (misters in summer, heat lamps in winter). Good vegetarian options.
31 locals recommend
Rúla Búla Tempe Irish Pub and Restaurant
401 S Mill AveGreat food and patio (misters in summer, heat lamps in winter). Good vegetarian options.
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveGood food, nice patio. Not good wine though.
La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
699 S Mill AveGood food, service, and atmosphere.
House of Tricks
114 E 7th StExcellent food and service, great patio.
Cafe Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine
849 W University DrGood food and decent wine, dated decor.
5 minute walk from apartment if you go through gate on Farmer Street. Consistently great food and drinks, sometimes a bit loud and too many students though. Often very busy on weekends.
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback Rd5 minute walk from apartment if you go through gate on Farmer Street. Consistently great food and drinks, sometimes a bit loud and too many students though. Often very busy on weekends.
15 minute walk from apartment. Also does brunch. Nice patio, good food and drinks.
97 locals recommend
Postino Annex
615 S College Ave15 minute walk from apartment. Also does brunch. Nice patio, good food and drinks.
Less than 5 minute walk - in the Skywater apartment complex immediately to the West of my complex. Open 6am-4pm most days.
8 locals recommend
Press Coffee - Skywater
601 W Rio Salado PkwyLess than 5 minute walk - in the Skywater apartment complex immediately to the West of my complex. Open 6am-4pm most days.
Sightseeing
Desert Botanical Garden
Only in Phoenix...
Hands-down the best thing to see in Phoenix. It sounds boring but it is *not*. Largest one of its kind in the world.
63 locals recommend
Café Allegro
4725 E Mayo BlvdHands-down the best thing to see in Phoenix. It sounds boring but it is *not*. Largest one of its kind in the world.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic easy walk in nature in my favorite region of Phoenix to hike in. It is like the Desert Botanical Garden but in a prettier area. Definitely worth the drive (45-60 minutes)
70 locals recommend
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum WayFantastic easy walk in nature in my favorite region of Phoenix to hike in. It is like the Desert Botanical Garden but in a prettier area. Definitely worth the drive (45-60 minutes)