Linda’s guidebook
Food scene
Joe's Farm Grill
3000 E Ray RdExcellent food and great atmosphere right on the farm.
Pita Jungle - Mesa - Red Mountain
5609 E McKellips RdGreat healthy Mediterranean Food
Red White and Brew
6740 East McDowell RoadExcellent dinner entrees. A bit more expensive but worth it.
Excellent wine and food. Great atmosphere. Outdoor seating.
29 locals recommend
D'Vine Bistro & Wine Bar - Mesa
2837 N Power RdExcellent wine and food. Great atmosphere. Outdoor seating.
Excellent Mexican Food. Gorgeous place. Salmon taco's are the best!
12 locals recommend
Rancho de Tia Rosa
891 N Higley RdExcellent Mexican Food. Gorgeous place. Salmon taco's are the best!
Osaka Japanese Steakhouse
6730 E Superstition Springs BlvdTeppanyaki cooking. fun and delicious
The Handlebar Pub and Grill
650 Apache TrailA local hotspot for food/bar, music
Longer drive but a fun experience. Rattlesnake on the menu if you are adventurous.
68 locals recommend
Rustler’s Rooste
8383 S 48th StLonger drive but a fun experience. Rattlesnake on the menu if you are adventurous.
If you're up for an Ethiopian experience, this is the place. Authentic, and delicious.
29 locals recommend
Cafe Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine
849 W University DrIf you're up for an Ethiopian experience, this is the place. Authentic, and delicious.
Village Square at Dana Park
Eating, shopping... good place to grab lunch and walk around
Lots of shopping, excellent restaurants. Take an afternoon and put your walking shoes on
154 locals recommend
SanTan Village
2218 E Williams Field RdLots of shopping, excellent restaurants. Take an afternoon and put your walking shoes on
Have breakfast here then walk downtown Gilbert. Saturday morning farmers market. Checkout Bergies for coffee and people watching
63 locals recommend
Liberty Market
230 N Gilbert RdHave breakfast here then walk downtown Gilbert. Saturday morning farmers market. Checkout Bergies for coffee and people watching
The Uprooted Kitchen
3000 E Ray RdExcellent Vegan Cuisine
Lucky Lou's
1929 North Power Roada local favorite
India Oven
1315 S Gilbert RdIf you enjoy Indian Food
Zushi Japanese Bistro
6727 E McDowell RdGood sushi and teppanyaki experience
Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge
2823 N Power RdGood place to get a decent breakfast.
Sightseeing
Sedona, a couple hour trip is one of the most beautiful cities in Arizona. Worth the drive.
883 locals recommend
Sedona
Sedona, a couple hour trip is one of the most beautiful cities in Arizona. Worth the drive.
Shopping
The Mesa Swap Meet has fun exciting southwest-style goods and so much more. Put your walking shoes on. Covered isles so you are out of the sun
36 locals recommend
Mesa Market Place Swap Meet
10550 E Baseline RdThe Mesa Swap Meet has fun exciting southwest-style goods and so much more. Put your walking shoes on. Covered isles so you are out of the sun
Tons of shopping, food, and walking. Even some water features for kids to run through.
154 locals recommend
SanTan Village
2218 E Williams Field RdTons of shopping, food, and walking. Even some water features for kids to run through.
outdoorsy
Spook Hill is super close (2min drive) with a 20min hike to the top. Amazing views of the Superstition Mountains and surrounding area.
Spook Hill
Spook Hill is super close (2min drive) with a 20min hike to the top. Amazing views of the Superstition Mountains and surrounding area.
Usery Mountain Regional Park has tons of hiking trails. A must for hikers. and only a 5min drive to the entrance. $7 entrance fee. Mountain bikers can enter off of McKellips and Crismon - 2min drive.
99 locals recommend
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass RdUsery Mountain Regional Park has tons of hiking trails. A must for hikers. and only a 5min drive to the entrance. $7 entrance fee. Mountain bikers can enter off of McKellips and Crismon - 2min drive.
Peralta Trail is my favorite hiking trail in the beautiful Superstition Mountains. Plan for 30min to get to trailhead. 7 miles on dirt road after you turn off HWY 60. Worth the trip.
53 locals recommend
Peralta Trailhead
Peralta RoadPeralta Trail is my favorite hiking trail in the beautiful Superstition Mountains. Plan for 30min to get to trailhead. 7 miles on dirt road after you turn off HWY 60. Worth the trip.
experience
Pick your own citrus. Founded in the 60's, the orchard and store offers citrus and local preserves, pickled produce and a candy counter.
Orange Patch
3565 N Gilbert RdPick your own citrus. Founded in the 60's, the orchard and store offers citrus and local preserves, pickled produce and a candy counter.
Enjoy a 90-min nature cruise or twilight dinner cruise on beautiful Canyon Lake
50 locals recommend
Dolly Steamboat
16802 e Apache TrailEnjoy a 90-min nature cruise or twilight dinner cruise on beautiful Canyon Lake
Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin ParkwayThe Phoenix Zoo is a non-profit and home to over 1400 animals
Tour, shop, eat, listen to music, have a glass of wine. Gorgeous atmosphere for lunch or a glass of wine. Take a tour and taste the olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and more.
130 locals recommend
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S Meridian RdTour, shop, eat, listen to music, have a glass of wine. Gorgeous atmosphere for lunch or a glass of wine. Take a tour and taste the olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and more.
On your way to the Queen Creek Olive Mill, stop at Schnepf farms with the kids. Largest organic peach grower in AZ and lots of kid-friendly events.
70 locals recommend
Schnepf Farms
24810 S Rittenhouse RdOn your way to the Queen Creek Olive Mill, stop at Schnepf farms with the kids. Largest organic peach grower in AZ and lots of kid-friendly events.