Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
Thai Basil
403 W University Drexceptional food, great service
Taste of Tops
403 W University DrDrink and bring your dinner! Lots of delicious beers.
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdDelicious food, hipster vibe!
Romancing the Bean
80 E Rio Salado PkwyIf you're here during the week, go here before work! Great croissants!!
La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
699 S Mill AveNice wine bar with great sharing plates.
Homemade cookies and ice cream- best ice cream sandwich in town. Ask the couple how they started their business- fascinating!
Slickables Ice Cream Sandwich
699 S Mill AveHomemade cookies and ice cream- best ice cream sandwich in town. Ask the couple how they started their business- fascinating!
Caffe Boa
398 S Mill AveVery romantic Italian style restaurant. Great for date night.
Daily Jam
310 S Mill AveBreakfast and amazing shakes.
Hot N Juicy Crawfish
6751 N Sunset BlvdEnjoy some creole food!
Honest to goodness good food. Their food is tasty, organic, and good for your bod!
11 locals recommend
D'Lite Healthy On The Go
1135 Apache BoulevardHonest to goodness good food. Their food is tasty, organic, and good for your bod!
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveStrong coffee, hipster vibe.
Harlow's Cafe
1021 W University DrGreat food and a Tempe hot spot.
Cute mom and son Chinese restaurant. The owner knows all of her guests! Get to know her!
Little Szechuan
524 W University DrCute mom and son Chinese restaurant. The owner knows all of her guests! Get to know her!
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University Drivea classic =]
Shady Park
26 E University DrAdult ramen!
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
10625 N Tatum BlvdI love their soup and the meals are generally very light. Opa!
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
222 S Mill Avebuild your own sandwich shop
If you're here over the weekend, have brunch at essence and grab yourself a delicious macaroon =]
19 locals recommend
Essence Bakery Cafe
If you're here over the weekend, have brunch at essence and grab yourself a delicious macaroon =]
Echo Coffee
2902 N 68th StProbably the highest quality of coffee within biking distance.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1515 N 7th AveCan't beat the quick service mexican food.
Original ChopShop
7158 E 5th AveGreat place for morning smoothies.
Sushi 101
1435 E University DrGreat stop for sushi and happy hour specials.
Coffee & Bagels
725 S Rural RdMorning bagels!!! Amazing lox shmear =]
Buffalo Wild Wings
9404 W Westgate BlvdPerfect spot to catch any game on the big screens!
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveGood drink specials, better raw oyster options =]
Otto Pizza & Pastry
804 S Ash AveOur favorite pizza spot.
Postino Annex
615 S College AveMust go! Delicious bruschetta.
Sightseeing
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AvePeople watch, rent paddle-boards, walk around!
Did you drink too much last night? Walk it off! Yes- this is a steep climb!
36 locals recommend
A Mountain
201 S Packard DrDid you drink too much last night? Walk it off! Yes- this is a steep climb!
Drinks & Nightlife
World of Beer
526 South Mill AvenueSample the world through beer. Their rotating taps are amazing.
Surprisingly, delicious food. Also, check out the 'paper route' drink... so redneck!
20 locals recommend
The Handlebar Tempe
680 S Mill AveSurprisingly, delicious food. Also, check out the 'paper route' drink... so redneck!
Shopping
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyGreat for shopping and variety of dinner options.
Essentials
Tempe Farmers Market
805 S Farmer AveLocal grocery. Everything here is local and seasonal.
CVS
802 S Mill AveIf you need some emergency items, CVS has it all!
Everything Else
AMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill AveMovie and dinner, all in one!
Yoga to the People
414 S Mill AveAmazing yoga studio- you'll be inspired to continue your practice!
Arts & Culture
On Wednesday's they have an open mic. But every night, you'll be able to see water, fire, the lake, beautiful lighting, and take in the atmosphere.
92 locals recommend
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwyOn Wednesday's they have an open mic. But every night, you'll be able to see water, fire, the lake, beautiful lighting, and take in the atmosphere.
You can easily grab tickets to a concert- there are hundreds of concerts every year.
43 locals recommend
Marquee Theatre
730 N Mill AveYou can easily grab tickets to a concert- there are hundreds of concerts every year.
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwySee the animals
Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful flowers and creative art