Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Walkable, open late, great food and drinks in the heart of Garfield.
117 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StWalkable, open late, great food and drinks in the heart of Garfield.
Best ramen in Phoenix as well as other amazing dishes and cocktails in a vibey setting. Get the lemon pepper chicken ramen!
83 locals recommend
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveBest ramen in Phoenix as well as other amazing dishes and cocktails in a vibey setting. Get the lemon pepper chicken ramen!
Cartel Coffee Lab
1 N 1st StBest coffee in town for the real coffee enthusiast.
Unique dining experience. Delicious food in a great area of downtown Phoenix. If you haven't tried a pasty, you must try this spot!
209 locals recommend
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdUnique dining experience. Delicious food in a great area of downtown Phoenix. If you haven't tried a pasty, you must try this spot!
Great restaurant/bar/cafe/bakery in downtown Phoenix. Also home of a great farmer's market on Saturday mornings.
115 locals recommend
Phoenix Public Market
Great restaurant/bar/cafe/bakery in downtown Phoenix. Also home of a great farmer's market on Saturday mornings.
Rito's Mexican Food
907 N 14th StLiterally walking distance from the house!
Arguably the best pizza in town, owned by a James Beard Award winning Chef Chris Bianco.
237 locals recommend
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StArguably the best pizza in town, owned by a James Beard Award winning Chef Chris Bianco.
Amazing pizza, salad, pastas, and exceptional cocktails in a nicer / vibier restaurant setting. Not formal, but great for dates and small groups.
71 locals recommend
The Parlor Pizzeria
1916 E Camelback RdAmazing pizza, salad, pastas, and exceptional cocktails in a nicer / vibier restaurant setting. Not formal, but great for dates and small groups.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bands, great drinks, with a hidden alley entrance that leads down to the bar/venue. Truly unique and memorable spot.
186 locals recommend
Valley Bar
130 N Central AveGreat bands, great drinks, with a hidden alley entrance that leads down to the bar/venue. Truly unique and memorable spot.
Best local music venue in town. Also some of the best Mexican food and drinks can be had in the front lounge of the venue. An iconic spot in downtown Phoenix. There is always something going on there.
204 locals recommend
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveBest local music venue in town. Also some of the best Mexican food and drinks can be had in the front lounge of the venue. An iconic spot in downtown Phoenix. There is always something going on there.
If loud night clubs with bottle service is your scene, head out to Scottsdale! Endless options for food, drinks, shopping, and luxury.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdIf loud night clubs with bottle service is your scene, head out to Scottsdale! Endless options for food, drinks, shopping, and luxury.
This is a monthly city tradition and a must-experience if you are around this time of the month. Roosevelt St gets shut down and it is filled with the best local art, food, music, drinks, and special events. Get out and experience downtown Phoenix!
129 locals recommend
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StThis is a monthly city tradition and a must-experience if you are around this time of the month. Roosevelt St gets shut down and it is filled with the best local art, food, music, drinks, and special events. Get out and experience downtown Phoenix!
Super fun bar-cade. 80's and 90's arcade games with adult beverages.
137 locals recommend
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StSuper fun bar-cade. 80's and 90's arcade games with adult beverages.
This venue has international acts and is brand new. Amazing design and sound in the venue. Highly recommended if your favorite band is in town.
87 locals recommend
The Van Buren
401 W Van Buren StThis venue has international acts and is brand new. Amazing design and sound in the venue. Highly recommended if your favorite band is in town.
Entertainment & Activities
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveArizona Science Center
600 E Washington StClosest to the house and usually has low attendance even for brand new movies.
65 locals recommend
AMC Arizona Center 24
565 N 3rd StClosest to the house and usually has low attendance even for brand new movies.
Parks & Nature
The Echo Canyon and Cholla Trails both offer challenging and beautiful views in the middle of Phoenix!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThe Echo Canyon and Cholla Trails both offer challenging and beautiful views in the middle of Phoenix!
Short 2 mile hike but still a great workout with breathtaking views.
78 locals recommend
Phoenix Mountain Preserve
2701 Piestewa Peak DriveShort 2 mile hike but still a great workout with breathtaking views.
Sightseeing
Cute and fun place to experience on a sunny day. This outdoor garden has all authentic Japanese plants, trees, flowers, koi fish and decor.
183 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveCute and fun place to experience on a sunny day. This outdoor garden has all authentic Japanese plants, trees, flowers, koi fish and decor.
Shopping
CityScape
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdFashion Square
Best mall in town.
Clothing re-sale/trade store where you can find unique and designer clothing on the cheap!
9 locals recommend
Buffalo Exchange
3450 North 7th StreetClothing re-sale/trade store where you can find unique and designer clothing on the cheap!
Manor
100 E Camelback RdMen's streetwear and sneakers
Curious Nature
4346 N Central AveWeird shop that sells animal bones and unusual trinkets that make fun gifts.
Essentials
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdYour generic all inclusive grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StFry's Food And Drug
744 W Camelback RdTrader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdWalgreens
710 E Camelback Rd