Sandi’s guidebook
Food scene
Federal Pizza
5210 N Central AveOur Favorite neighborhood woodfire Pizza and so much more!
Yama Sushi House - Phoenix
4750 N Central AveSmall place but big on value and great sushi!
Great Mexican food in a cool location. THis is a great place for families and groups.
27 locals recommend
La Piñata Mexican Food Restaurant
5521 N 7th AveGreat Mexican food in a cool location. THis is a great place for families and groups.
Our favorite Breakfast and brunch spot! You have to try their crepes and they have the best iced tea, plus great friendly service.
22 locals recommend
Elly’s Brunch & Cafe
100 E Camelback RdOur favorite Breakfast and brunch spot! You have to try their crepes and they have the best iced tea, plus great friendly service.
Great Choice of gourmet burgers and mac n cheese! Large TV's with sporting events playing. Great place for groups! Several locations throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale.
12 locals recommend
Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers
5625 North 7th StreetGreat Choice of gourmet burgers and mac n cheese! Large TV's with sporting events playing. Great place for groups! Several locations throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale.
If you don't have a Dutch Bros in your neighborhood you don't want to miss this local favorite! Several locations through out the valley, this is a drive through only coffee spot popular with Teens and first time visitors. Don't forget to ask for a free bday drink if you visit on your Big Day!
44 locals recommend
Dutch Bros
4433 W Camelback RdIf you don't have a Dutch Bros in your neighborhood you don't want to miss this local favorite! Several locations through out the valley, this is a drive through only coffee spot popular with Teens and first time visitors. Don't forget to ask for a free bday drink if you visit on your Big Day!
Sightseeing
Fun thing to do on a Saturday morning. Great place to find local Cold Brew, crepes and all kinds of organic produce.
48 locals recommend
Uptown Farmers Market
5757 N Central AveFun thing to do on a Saturday morning. Great place to find local Cold Brew, crepes and all kinds of organic produce.
A local favorite for both food and shopping. Local restaurants play neighbor to clothing and upscale retail, all in charming Historic buildings. Great access to public transportation.
28 locals recommend
Uptown Plaza
100 E Camelback RdA local favorite for both food and shopping. Local restaurants play neighbor to clothing and upscale retail, all in charming Historic buildings. Great access to public transportation.
One of my favorite places in all of Phoenix to get a feel for the local scenery with out setting out for a hike. Nestled against the mountains, there are easy walking paths all through different types of flowers and cacti. There are also local events featuring artists and eateries.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
One of my favorite places in all of Phoenix to get a feel for the local scenery with out setting out for a hike. Nestled against the mountains, there are easy walking paths all through different types of flowers and cacti. There are also local events featuring artists and eateries.
Rated the top attraction in Phoenix and ranked in the top 20 museums in the U.S. Phoenix's Top Attraction. Explore A World of Music. Top 20 U.S. Museum. Adult & Youth Group Tours. Fun For All Ages. Over 6,800 Instruments. Kids Programs.
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdRated the top attraction in Phoenix and ranked in the top 20 museums in the U.S. Phoenix's Top Attraction. Explore A World of Music. Top 20 U.S. Museum. Adult & Youth Group Tours. Fun For All Ages. Over 6,800 Instruments. Kids Programs.
Offered the first Friday of every month all year long! Gathering of local musicians, food trucks, artists and eateries. Great place to walk, eat and shop while listening to local bands!
129 locals recommend
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StOffered the first Friday of every month all year long! Gathering of local musicians, food trucks, artists and eateries. Great place to walk, eat and shop while listening to local bands!
Shopping
Local, women owned, upscale clothing and home goods boutique. Feature both larger brands such as Free People and local artisan made clothing and jewelry.
37 locals recommend
Frances
10 W Camelback RdLocal, women owned, upscale clothing and home goods boutique. Feature both larger brands such as Free People and local artisan made clothing and jewelry.
Large Indoor mall with all the amenities. Food court, big brand stores, and movie theater.
47 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 East Camelback RoadLarge Indoor mall with all the amenities. Food court, big brand stores, and movie theater.
Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StFull service gourmet and healthy food grocery store.
Trader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
413 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdTrader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
Necessities
Walmart Neighborhood Market
115 E Dunlap AveSmall scale Walmart when you need something fast!
Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd