Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Delicious authentic Neapolitan pizza, pastas and salads. Hilarious and sassy Italian owners. Casual scene, great outdoor bar and patio!
Getting there: From the drive way turn left (east) on Almeria. Walk through the gate at 1st Ave. (it’s open to pedestrians, but not cars), cross 1st Ave and make a right on 1st Ave and a left on McDowell. Follow the sidewalk down to the end of the block. Forno will be on your left on the corner.
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1616 N Central AveDelicious authentic Neapolitan pizza, pastas and salads. Hilarious and sassy Italian owners. Casual scene, great outdoor bar and patio!
Getting there: From the drive way turn left (east) on Almeria. Walk through the gate at 1st Ave. (it’s open to pedestrians, but not cars), cross 1st Ave and make a right on 1st Ave and a left on McDowell. Follow the sidewalk down to the end of the block. Forno will be on your left on the corner.
Super-close pub with a diverse menu. Great shredded chicken dishes!
Getting there: From the drive way turn left (east) on Almeria. Walk through the gate at 1st Ave. (it’s open to pedestrians, but not cars), cross 1st Ave and make a right on 1st Ave and a left on McDowell. Follow the sidewalk down to the end of the block. Cross McDowell at Central. Walk one block and Pizza People will be on your right just south of the light rail station.
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Pizza People Pub
1326 N Central AveSuper-close pub with a diverse menu. Great shredded chicken dishes!
Getting there: From the drive way turn left (east) on Almeria. Walk through the gate at 1st Ave. (it’s open to pedestrians, but not cars), cross 1st Ave and make a right on 1st Ave and a left on McDowell. Follow the sidewalk down to the end of the block. Cross McDowell at Central. Walk one block and Pizza People will be on your right just south of the light rail station.
Hip coffee bar with cool seating but limited food menu. This is a coffee spot more than anything.
Getting there: From the drive way turn left (east) on Almeria. Walk through the gate at 1st Ave. (it’s open to pedestrians, but not cars), cross 1st Ave and make a right on 1st Ave and a left on McDowell. Follow the sidewalk down to the end of the block. Cross McDowell at Central. Cross Central so that you’re now on the south-east corner of Central/McDowell (next to CVS). Walk one block and Giant will be on your right.
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Giant Coffee
1437 N 1st StHip coffee bar with cool seating but limited food menu. This is a coffee spot more than anything.
Getting there: From the drive way turn left (east) on Almeria. Walk through the gate at 1st Ave. (it’s open to pedestrians, but not cars), cross 1st Ave and make a right on 1st Ave and a left on McDowell. Follow the sidewalk down to the end of the block. Cross McDowell at Central. Cross Central so that you’re now on the south-east corner of Central/McDowell (next to CVS). Walk one block and Giant will be on your right.
This is an awesome brunch spot but we seldom go because a lot of the dishes are pork based, and we don’t eat pork. That being said, they’re known for their slow drip coffee and unique breakfast combinations. Worth checking out!
Getting there: From the drive way turn right (west) on Almeria. Make a left onto 3rd Ave. Walk one block. Cross McDowell at the light and walk two blocks until you see Zoe’s Kitchen. Make a left into the complex just past Zoe’s and you’ll see Vovomeena tucked away in the back on the left.
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Vovomeena
1515 N 7th AveThis is an awesome brunch spot but we seldom go because a lot of the dishes are pork based, and we don’t eat pork. That being said, they’re known for their slow drip coffee and unique breakfast combinations. Worth checking out!
Getting there: From the drive way turn right (west) on Almeria. Make a left onto 3rd Ave. Walk one block. Cross McDowell at the light and walk two blocks until you see Zoe’s Kitchen. Make a left into the complex just past Zoe’s and you’ll see Vovomeena tucked away in the back on the left.
Hawaiian-fusion poke bowls. It’s more of a fast food concept but the fish is fresh and delicious. We love this place.
Getting there: From the drive way turn right (west) on Almeria. Make a left onto 3rd Ave. Walk one block. Cross McDowell at the light and walk two blocks and you’ll see Ahikpoki on your left.
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Ahipoki Bowl
1515 N 7th AveHawaiian-fusion poke bowls. It’s more of a fast food concept but the fish is fresh and delicious. We love this place.
Getting there: From the drive way turn right (west) on Almeria. Make a left onto 3rd Ave. Walk one block. Cross McDowell at the light and walk two blocks and you’ll see Ahikpoki on your left.