Guidebook for Phoenix

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Peter & Diana
Guidebook for Phoenix

Food Scene

Try an authentic Sonoran Hot Dog at this pop up restaurant located outside of a comic book store parking lot. Hours vary. See yelp for more info.
Nogales Hot Dogs
1945 E Indian School Rd
Try an authentic Sonoran Hot Dog at this pop up restaurant located outside of a comic book store parking lot. Hours vary. See yelp for more info.
Located right up the street on Indian School and 28th. Open 4:30am most days. This location will also be selling beer and wine in the near future.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks
5557 N 7th St
20 recommandé par les habitants
Located right up the street on Indian School and 28th. Open 4:30am most days. This location will also be selling beer and wine in the near future.
Great (americanized) Chinese food and fast service.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Desert Jade Restaurant
3215 E Indian School Rd
10 recommandé par les habitants
Great (americanized) Chinese food and fast service.
This place is amazing. The menu is simple but every item is perfect. Food highlights: hush puppies, pot roast and pb&j a la mode. Great service and excellent bar selection as well. Located right up the street near the Biltmore.
10 recommandé par les habitants
TEN - Handcrafted American Fare and Spirits
2501 E Camelback Rd
10 recommandé par les habitants
This place is amazing. The menu is simple but every item is perfect. Food highlights: hush puppies, pot roast and pb&j a la mode. Great service and excellent bar selection as well. Located right up the street near the Biltmore.
Great coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Healthy and local.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Bertha's Cafe
3134 E Indian School Rd
14 recommandé par les habitants
Great coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Healthy and local.
Huge whisky selection, and you have to see their amazing table-side made clear ice ball. Great food and amazing service. Highly recommended for a local place nearby.
40 recommandé par les habitants
The Gladly Restaurant
2201 E Camelback Rd
40 recommandé par les habitants
Huge whisky selection, and you have to see their amazing table-side made clear ice ball. Great food and amazing service. Highly recommended for a local place nearby.
Best seafood in Arizona. Also great selection of BBQ items as well. Just a couple blocks north on 28th street and Indian School.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Angry Crab Shack
2808 E Indian School Rd
64 recommandé par les habitants
Best seafood in Arizona. Also great selection of BBQ items as well. Just a couple blocks north on 28th street and Indian School.
Great pizza, great pasta, and amazing service. One of our favorite local spots.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Nook
4231 East Indian School Road
35 recommandé par les habitants
Great pizza, great pasta, and amazing service. One of our favorite local spots.
Italian-spiced raw fish meets antipasti & grilled fare in this minimalist loft with exposed beams.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Pesce
3603 E Indian School Rd
44 recommandé par les habitants
Italian-spiced raw fish meets antipasti & grilled fare in this minimalist loft with exposed beams.
Great place for brunch! Wait times can be crazy on weekends.
236 recommandé par les habitants
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2045 E Camelback Rd
236 recommandé par les habitants
Great place for brunch! Wait times can be crazy on weekends.
Fast casual place for for burgers, street tacos, and shakes!
43 recommandé par les habitants
The Stand Burgers
3538 E Indian School Rd
43 recommandé par les habitants
Fast casual place for for burgers, street tacos, and shakes!
Craving for a late night burger? This place is usually open to 2am and has some of the best burgers in the valley. They also offer a full menu of excellent sushi after 5pm.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Delux
3146 E Camelback Rd
25 recommandé par les habitants
Craving for a late night burger? This place is usually open to 2am and has some of the best burgers in the valley. They also offer a full menu of excellent sushi after 5pm.
Neighborhood relaxed restaurant luring locals with seasonal New American meals & an extensive wine list.
63 recommandé par les habitants
Beckett's Table
3717 E Indian School Rd
63 recommandé par les habitants
Neighborhood relaxed restaurant luring locals with seasonal New American meals & an extensive wine list.
This place is known for it's great selection of bruscetta's and extensive wine list. Located in the heart of Arcadia neighborhood. Great patio and awesome happy hour specials.
141 recommandé par les habitants
Postino Arcadia
3939 E Campbell Ave
141 recommandé par les habitants
This place is known for it's great selection of bruscetta's and extensive wine list. Located in the heart of Arcadia neighborhood. Great patio and awesome happy hour specials.
We are usuals here as it is a great place for brunch and lunch on any day of the week. Great pastries, breakfasts, sandwiches, and pizza.
274 recommandé par les habitants
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th St
274 recommandé par les habitants
We are usuals here as it is a great place for brunch and lunch on any day of the week. Great pastries, breakfasts, sandwiches, and pizza.
Probably our favorite place on this list.Awesome food and drinks from a diner in a converted trailer. The fried green tomato sandwich and the chicken biscuit sandwiches are amazing! Amazing ambience and great place to dine outside. Dog friendly, too!
117 recommandé par les habitants
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce St
117 recommandé par les habitants
Probably our favorite place on this list.Awesome food and drinks from a diner in a converted trailer. The fried green tomato sandwich and the chicken biscuit sandwiches are amazing! Amazing ambience and great place to dine outside. Dog friendly, too!
This awesome new place features weekly markets, a few unique window restaurants, and a huge bar and patio for hanging out. Highly recommend this place if you find yourself in downtown Phoenix along Roosevelt Row.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Desoto Central Market
44 recommandé par les habitants
This awesome new place features weekly markets, a few unique window restaurants, and a huge bar and patio for hanging out. Highly recommend this place if you find yourself in downtown Phoenix along Roosevelt Row.
This place has the best ice cream in town, hands down. Get the S'more Sunday, you won't be disappointed. Connected to the Windsor restaurant which would be a great place for dinner.
67 recommandé par les habitants
Churn
5223 N Central Ave
67 recommandé par les habitants
This place has the best ice cream in town, hands down. Get the S'more Sunday, you won't be disappointed. Connected to the Windsor restaurant which would be a great place for dinner.
Stylish tavern offering Southwestern spins on pub grub, plus a bocce ball court, patio & DJ tunes. Great spot for lunch during the week as well.
121 recommandé par les habitants
The Vig Arcadia
4041 N 40th St
121 recommandé par les habitants
Stylish tavern offering Southwestern spins on pub grub, plus a bocce ball court, patio & DJ tunes. Great spot for lunch during the week as well.
Our favorite spot for authentic Neapolitan pizza. Great outdoor patio for al-fresco dining. Live music most nights outside.
191 recommandé par les habitants
CIBO
603 N 5th Ave
191 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite spot for authentic Neapolitan pizza. Great outdoor patio for al-fresco dining. Live music most nights outside.
Upscale gastropub turning out creative New American recipes complemented by craft beers & cocktails. Service is amazing, and is always a great spot for a night in Old Town Scottsdale.
120 recommandé par les habitants
Citizen Public House
7111 E 5th Ave
120 recommandé par les habitants
Upscale gastropub turning out creative New American recipes complemented by craft beers & cocktails. Service is amazing, and is always a great spot for a night in Old Town Scottsdale.
Traditional British-style savory pastries, also known as adult hot pockets. I know it sounds weird, but the food is amazing!! great beer list and patio as well.
209 recommandé par les habitants
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater Blvd
209 recommandé par les habitants
Traditional British-style savory pastries, also known as adult hot pockets. I know it sounds weird, but the food is amazing!! great beer list and patio as well.
The BEST BBQ around, like seriously... Line starts forming at 10am and they are usually sold out by 4pm. The brisket is the best. Try it with a side of jalepeno grits!
39 recommandé par les habitants
Little Miss BBQ-University
4301 E University Dr
39 recommandé par les habitants
The BEST BBQ around, like seriously... Line starts forming at 10am and they are usually sold out by 4pm. The brisket is the best. Try it with a side of jalepeno grits!
Hip coffeehouse chain serving up house-roasted brews in chill, bohemian surroundings.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Cartel Coffee Lab
1 N 1st St
26 recommandé par les habitants
Hip coffeehouse chain serving up house-roasted brews in chill, bohemian surroundings.
Our favorite cafe and coffee shop. Definitely also check out their eclectic, ever-changing food menu plus coffee, wine, beer & cocktails.
259 recommandé par les habitants
Lux Central
4402 N Central Ave
259 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite cafe and coffee shop. Definitely also check out their eclectic, ever-changing food menu plus coffee, wine, beer & cocktails.
Our favorite hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint. Don't let the outside or surrounding area dissuade you from giving this place a shot. They literally have some of the best authentic taco's in town and over a dozen different salsas to try. Get a shot of tequila or margarita from the bar while you're at it! This place is small and fills up fast, so you might have to wait for a table.
81 recommandé par les habitants
La Santisima
4117 North 16th Street
81 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint. Don't let the outside or surrounding area dissuade you from giving this place a shot. They literally have some of the best authentic taco's in town and over a dozen different salsas to try. Get a shot of tequila or margarita from the bar while you're at it! This place is small and fills up fast, so you might have to wait for a table.
Such a great outdoor patio lunch spot. Great food. Dog Friendly, too!
83 recommandé par les habitants
Ingo's Tasty Food
4502 N 40th St
83 recommandé par les habitants
Such a great outdoor patio lunch spot. Great food. Dog Friendly, too!
If you're feeling adventurous and trying something new, go here. Great Cambodian food at great prices.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Reathrey Sekong
1312 E Indian School Rd
10 recommandé par les habitants
If you're feeling adventurous and trying something new, go here. Great Cambodian food at great prices.
Simple, yet tasty vegan food at really good prices.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Loving Hut
3239 E Indian School Rd
11 recommandé par les habitants
Simple, yet tasty vegan food at really good prices.
Buck & Rider is a new casual-upscale seafood restaurant featuring a menu of fresh seafood, oyster raw bar, hand-rolled sushi, grass-fed meats.
121 recommandé par les habitants
Buck & Rider
4225 E Camelback Rd
121 recommandé par les habitants
Buck & Rider is a new casual-upscale seafood restaurant featuring a menu of fresh seafood, oyster raw bar, hand-rolled sushi, grass-fed meats.
One of our favorite patios in town. Great nano-brewery and tasty food. They also were voted the best dog friendly patio in town so bring your pup with you!
233 recommandé par les habitants
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School Rd
233 recommandé par les habitants
One of our favorite patios in town. Great nano-brewery and tasty food. They also were voted the best dog friendly patio in town so bring your pup with you!
Great breakfast joint right down the street. Everything is cooked from scratch.
227 recommandé par les habitants
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st St
227 recommandé par les habitants
Great breakfast joint right down the street. Everything is cooked from scratch.
Fun new place that just opened. Great selection of drinks and food. Huge outdoor seating area with games, overall great place to hang out!
85 recommandé par les habitants
The Porch
1128 E Baseline Rd
85 recommandé par les habitants
Fun new place that just opened. Great selection of drinks and food. Huge outdoor seating area with games, overall great place to hang out!
Great tacos from this Denver based restaurant that just opened up in the neighborhood
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
Great tacos from this Denver based restaurant that just opened up in the neighborhood
Amazing Thai street food. Must try and new local favorite place!
66 recommandé par les habitants
Glai Baan
2333 E Osborn Rd
66 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing Thai street food. Must try and new local favorite place!
Fantastic new place from Fox Restaurants. Rotisserie chicken and delicious pizza. Amazing sides like roasted Brussels sprouts and cauliflower mash. One of our favorite places!
36 recommandé par les habitants
Doughbird
4385 E Indian School Rd
36 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic new place from Fox Restaurants. Rotisserie chicken and delicious pizza. Amazing sides like roasted Brussels sprouts and cauliflower mash. One of our favorite places!

Essentials

Located right up the street on Indian School and 28th. Sprouts stores are smaller than a typical supermarket, focusing on fresh foods, produce, healthy foods and vitamins/supplements.
260 recommandé par les habitants
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School Rd
260 recommandé par les habitants
Located right up the street on Indian School and 28th. Sprouts stores are smaller than a typical supermarket, focusing on fresh foods, produce, healthy foods and vitamins/supplements.
Great selection of local/natural foods. There is also a bar/restaurant inside and great ready to eat foods.
218 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th St
218 recommandé par les habitants
Great selection of local/natural foods. There is also a bar/restaurant inside and great ready to eat foods.
Maroney's Dry Cleaners & Laundry Pick up & Delivery
3188 E Indian School Rd
Great dry cleaners

Drinks & Nightlife

You can walk over to this great little neighborhood bar a couple blocks down 27th street. They have awesome bartenders, jukebox music, and a very chill atmosphere. The cocktails are amazing. The Old Fashion is the best.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Shady's
2701 E Indian School Rd
26 recommandé par les habitants
You can walk over to this great little neighborhood bar a couple blocks down 27th street. They have awesome bartenders, jukebox music, and a very chill atmosphere. The cocktails are amazing. The Old Fashion is the best.
Chill hangout bar featuring games like darts & skeeball, plus liquor tastings & local musicians.
102 recommandé par les habitants
The Little Woody
4228 E Indian School Rd
102 recommandé par les habitants
Chill hangout bar featuring games like darts & skeeball, plus liquor tastings & local musicians.
If you're looking to win big, this is probably the best casino in the valley. It's not only a casino, but they also have a great rooftop restaurant and bar with great views of the valley. The pool is home to one of the biggest pool parties every weekend in the summer.
499 recommandé par les habitants
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick Way
499 recommandé par les habitants
If you're looking to win big, this is probably the best casino in the valley. It's not only a casino, but they also have a great rooftop restaurant and bar with great views of the valley. The pool is home to one of the biggest pool parties every weekend in the summer.
Great neighborhood Brewery that just opened down the street. Custom beers on tap and range of guest beers and drinks. Tasting room offers artisan cheeses and charcuterie.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Helton Brewing Company
2144 E Indian School Rd
26 recommandé par les habitants
Great neighborhood Brewery that just opened down the street. Custom beers on tap and range of guest beers and drinks. Tasting room offers artisan cheeses and charcuterie.
Beer and Coffee house, what is not to like! Great sandwiches, fun atmosphere, and yoga on some days of the week!
172 recommandé par les habitants
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater Blvd
172 recommandé par les habitants
Beer and Coffee house, what is not to like! Great sandwiches, fun atmosphere, and yoga on some days of the week!
Arcadia neighborhood bar that is always a great place to grab drinks with friends. Shuffleboard, Old Style, Ski Ball, Darts, great atmosphere, enough said.
17 recommandé par les habitants
The Whining Pig Arcadia
3730 E Indian School Rd
17 recommandé par les habitants
Arcadia neighborhood bar that is always a great place to grab drinks with friends. Shuffleboard, Old Style, Ski Ball, Darts, great atmosphere, enough said.
Great local spot with a huge selection of craft brews. Friendly bartenders and overall great place to hang out!
36 recommandé par les habitants
The Wandering Tortoise
2417 E Indian School Rd
36 recommandé par les habitants
Great local spot with a huge selection of craft brews. Friendly bartenders and overall great place to hang out!
This is probably the coolest bar in Phoenix. It's located under Sip Beer and Coffee house. It's a underground Tiki Bar!
69 recommandé par les habitants
UnderTow
3626 E Indian School Rd
69 recommandé par les habitants
This is probably the coolest bar in Phoenix. It's located under Sip Beer and Coffee house. It's a underground Tiki Bar!

Shopping

High-end outdoor shopping mall right up the street. Great selection of restaurants like Seasons 52, Blanco, and Zinburger.
494 recommandé par les habitants
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback Rd
494 recommandé par les habitants
High-end outdoor shopping mall right up the street. Great selection of restaurants like Seasons 52, Blanco, and Zinburger.
High end mall with food court and movie theater.
761 recommandé par les habitants
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback Rd
761 recommandé par les habitants
High end mall with food court and movie theater.

Getting Around

International airport
389 recommandé par les habitants
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd
389 recommandé par les habitants
International airport

Sightseeing

Art galleries, restaurant, bars, nightclubs, souvenir shops.
1379 recommandé par les habitants
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale Rd
1379 recommandé par les habitants
Art galleries, restaurant, bars, nightclubs, souvenir shops.
Downtown Phoenix has seen a revival within the last 10 years. Great museums, sporting events, and restaurants have popped up.
191 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Phoenix
191 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Phoenix has seen a revival within the last 10 years. Great museums, sporting events, and restaurants have popped up.
Downtown Tempe/Mill Ave
106 recommandé par les habitants
Tempe
106 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Tempe/Mill Ave
The street closes down every first Friday of the month and gives way to a festival of art, food trucks, and fun.
10 recommandé par les habitants
East Roosevelt Street
East Roosevelt Street
10 recommandé par les habitants
The street closes down every first Friday of the month and gives way to a festival of art, food trucks, and fun.

Parks & Nature

Hands down the most popular hike in Phoenix. You can access from two trailheads located on the east and west sides of the mountain. The Cholla trail is slightly easier, but the Echo Canyon trail is most popular but more technical. Ask us for more info as hiking any time of the year can be dangerous. Please use precaution and always hike safe by carrying enough water (2+ liters recommended).
1752 recommandé par les habitants
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drive
1752 recommandé par les habitants
Hands down the most popular hike in Phoenix. You can access from two trailheads located on the east and west sides of the mountain. The Cholla trail is slightly easier, but the Echo Canyon trail is most popular but more technical. Ask us for more info as hiking any time of the year can be dangerous. Please use precaution and always hike safe by carrying enough water (2+ liters recommended).
Hike this great summit trail, just 10 minutes away from the house. Amazing views of the entire valley. Trail is located off of E Squaw peak drive via Camelback Road. Bring plenty of water, at least 2 liters, even during winter months. Ask us for more info as hiking any time of the year can be dangerous. Please use precaution and always hike safe by carrying enough water (2+ liters recommended).
489 recommandé par les habitants
Piestewa Peak
489 recommandé par les habitants
Hike this great summit trail, just 10 minutes away from the house. Amazing views of the entire valley. Trail is located off of E Squaw peak drive via Camelback Road. Bring plenty of water, at least 2 liters, even during winter months. Ask us for more info as hiking any time of the year can be dangerous. Please use precaution and always hike safe by carrying enough water (2+ liters recommended).
Plenty of trails to explore the buttes of this great park. Visit the famous "hole in the wall" for beautiful sunsets.
543 recommandé par les habitants
Papago Park
625 N Galvin Pkwy
543 recommandé par les habitants
Plenty of trails to explore the buttes of this great park. Visit the famous "hole in the wall" for beautiful sunsets.
Beautiful desert scenery complete with thousands of native plants in a beautiful setting. One of the best in the country. Check out their nighttime lights during some seasons.
1231 recommandé par les habitants
Desert Botanical Garden
1231 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful desert scenery complete with thousands of native plants in a beautiful setting. One of the best in the country. Check out their nighttime lights during some seasons.
Largest park in the country comprising of great overlooks and hiking trails.
350 recommandé par les habitants
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central Avenue
350 recommandé par les habitants
Largest park in the country comprising of great overlooks and hiking trails.