Kirk's Guidebook For Phoenix
Food scene
Are you looking for a close to location cup of joe? Lux is a hipster’s paradise of coffee snobbery, delicious pastries, and cocktails in the evening. If you want to meet Phoenix’s creative folks look no further.
I love this place. I recommend the “velvet”
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Lux Central
4402 N Central AveAre you looking for a close to location cup of joe? Lux is a hipster’s paradise of coffee snobbery, delicious pastries, and cocktails in the evening. If you want to meet Phoenix’s creative folks look no further.
I love this place. I recommend the “velvet”
If you want some craft beer and a down to earth downtown experience this is your spot. I love the “outlaw” burger. There are some veggie options for our vegan friends as well!
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Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StIf you want some craft beer and a down to earth downtown experience this is your spot. I love the “outlaw” burger. There are some veggie options for our vegan friends as well!
This place has the best coffee I have ever tasted. The cold brew is unbeaten (in my experience).
Warning: Coffee Snob ⚠️
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Cartel Coffee Lab
1 N 1st StThis place has the best coffee I have ever tasted. The cold brew is unbeaten (in my experience).
Warning: Coffee Snob ⚠️
Simple quality (for fast casual) Greek food (family owned)! It’s very close to the Casita. It’s a one minute drive away!
Zuki's Pita
4522 N 19th AveSimple quality (for fast casual) Greek food (family owned)! It’s very close to the Casita. It’s a one minute drive away!
A cute coffee and beer restaurant popular with locals and the budding casual coffee scene growing in Phoenix.
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Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdA cute coffee and beer restaurant popular with locals and the budding casual coffee scene growing in Phoenix.
Are you vegan and/or a healthy eater? If you want quality ingredients this place is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for.
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Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdAre you vegan and/or a healthy eater? If you want quality ingredients this place is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for.
American Mexican cuisine with a bright ambient vibe and lots of foodie style tacos and tequila.
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Joyride Taco House | Central
5202 N Central AveAmerican Mexican cuisine with a bright ambient vibe and lots of foodie style tacos and tequila.
Great food- a bit pricey but very tasty. This place is always alive and bumping.
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Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdGreat food- a bit pricey but very tasty. This place is always alive and bumping.
This is my favorite lunch spot in Arizona. Low cost, great food, and eclectic vibes. Outdoor seating though- so dress for weather.
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Two Hippies Beach House
501 E Camelback RdThis is my favorite lunch spot in Arizona. Low cost, great food, and eclectic vibes. Outdoor seating though- so dress for weather.
Sightseeing
If you want the best view of Phoenix, AZ then look no further. (Literally and figuratively)
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveIf you want the best view of Phoenix, AZ then look no further. (Literally and figuratively)
Simple uphill hike with great views.
(Warning parking can be tough if you go too early in the morning)
Level: medium difficulty (recommend for avid hikers)
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Piestewa Peak
Simple uphill hike with great views.
(Warning parking can be tough if you go too early in the morning)
Level: medium difficulty (recommend for avid hikers)
Mall (outdoor)
This mall is pretty fancy but it’s quiet and friendly too. There are some great little restaurants nearby as well.
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdSolid little outdoor mall
Warning: This place is not in Phoenix but is worth seeing because it has a lululemon outlet. Check that out for amazing prices on winter gear in particular (because AZ makes it very discounted).
The outlet is across the street from Westgate.
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Westgate Entertainment District
6770 N Sunset BlvdWarning: This place is not in Phoenix but is worth seeing because it has a lululemon outlet. Check that out for amazing prices on winter gear in particular (because AZ makes it very discounted).
The outlet is across the street from Westgate.
This is an upscale mall with the heart of Scottsdale people watching in full swing. The splash pad is great for kids when it is open (not during covid)
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Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdThis is an upscale mall with the heart of Scottsdale people watching in full swing. The splash pad is great for kids when it is open (not during covid)
Cocktails
Bitter and Twisted is a downtown Phoenix powerhouse when it comes to the quality level and prestige of cocktails. If you want options and a quality experience then this is an excellent option.
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Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StBitter and Twisted is a downtown Phoenix powerhouse when it comes to the quality level and prestige of cocktails. If you want options and a quality experience then this is an excellent option.
This spot is amazing. A must see AZ cocktail experience. There is a train car that you can enjoy a craft cocktail in this delightful Gatsby-Like 1920 style bar and whiskey dealer.
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Century Grand
3626 E Indian School RdThis spot is amazing. A must see AZ cocktail experience. There is a train car that you can enjoy a craft cocktail in this delightful Gatsby-Like 1920 style bar and whiskey dealer.
In all my world travels in various cocktail lounges, nothing has compared to my delight at the tiki style cocktails at undertow. It is literally underground inside of SIP Coffee and is very hard to get into. I recommend getting a reservation and having a meal upstairs while you wait.
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UnderTow
3626 E Indian School RdIn all my world travels in various cocktail lounges, nothing has compared to my delight at the tiki style cocktails at undertow. It is literally underground inside of SIP Coffee and is very hard to get into. I recommend getting a reservation and having a meal upstairs while you wait.
Hipster vibes, live shows, and decent drinks. Underground literally and figuratively.
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Valley Bar
130 N Central AveHipster vibes, live shows, and decent drinks. Underground literally and figuratively.
Izeluleko zedolobha
Okufanele ukupakishe
Hiking 🥾 AZ mountains
1st: Bring a gallon of water! Minimum. 2nd: Wear proper shoes 3rd: the best view in Arizona is on top of camelback mountain
Ukuzulazula
Tram to downtown
15th ave and camelback (walking distance from the casita)