Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Fantastic patio. Easy to walk to. Yummy sandwiches and tasty drinks. A neighborhood favorite.
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The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th StFantastic patio. Easy to walk to. Yummy sandwiches and tasty drinks. A neighborhood favorite.
This '50s style diner started as a pharmacy over 80 years ago. Great spot for lunch or an afternoon ice cream treat. They've also got fun antiques and vintage clothes for sale.
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MacAlpine's Diner & Soda Fountain
2303 N 7th StThis '50s style diner started as a pharmacy over 80 years ago. Great spot for lunch or an afternoon ice cream treat. They've also got fun antiques and vintage clothes for sale.
Yummy vegan food! Excellent even if you really like meat.
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Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StYummy vegan food! Excellent even if you really like meat.
Yummy vegan ice cream, coffee, and tasty treats! Delicious even if you really like dairy.
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Nami
2014 N 7th StYummy vegan ice cream, coffee, and tasty treats! Delicious even if you really like dairy.
Humble Pie
6149 N Scottsdale RdGreat pizza--and amazing fries! Nice little patio, too.
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StIf you're looking for great Mexican food, here you go!
Really cute coffee shop inside of an art gallery. It's quintessentially downtown Phoenix. And you'll get to see some great outdoor wall murals!
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Songbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd StReally cute coffee shop inside of an art gallery. It's quintessentially downtown Phoenix. And you'll get to see some great outdoor wall murals!
Very hip coffee shop. A little grungy. Amazing crepes (sweet and savory).
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Jobot Coffee & Bar
333 E Roosevelt StVery hip coffee shop. A little grungy. Amazing crepes (sweet and savory).
Super cute local bakery! If you want a yummy muffin or cupcake, check it out.
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Tammie Coe Cakes
7360 E Roosevelt StSuper cute local bakery! If you want a yummy muffin or cupcake, check it out.
Such good food! It's a tiny 8-seat diner but they've got a really big patio with additional seating. Only open for dinner and weekend brunch. The hurricanes are amazing. Hip, grungy vibe.
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Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StSuch good food! It's a tiny 8-seat diner but they've got a really big patio with additional seating. Only open for dinner and weekend brunch. The hurricanes are amazing. Hip, grungy vibe.
This place is always buzzing. Good drinks, great food. Can't go wrong.
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Lux Central
4402 N Central AveThis place is always buzzing. Good drinks, great food. Can't go wrong.
Tuck Shop Kitchen & Bar
2245 N 12th StHidden in a lovely neighborhood.
Small restaurant with fantastic Jamaican food and a plethora of rum cocktails.
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The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StSmall restaurant with fantastic Jamaican food and a plethora of rum cocktails.
Arts & Culture
Great history of the Native communities in Arizona. And don't miss the annual Hoop Dance competition!
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I-Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveGreat history of the Native communities in Arizona. And don't miss the annual Hoop Dance competition!
Solid collection, not spectacular. Go if you've got time to spare or it's one of the museums free admission times (every Wednesday night and the first Friday of each month).
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I-Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveSolid collection, not spectacular. Go if you've got time to spare or it's one of the museums free admission times (every Wednesday night and the first Friday of each month).
Phenomenal! If you've got a car, you have to go, especially if you haven't spent much time in the desert. There's nowhere else like it.
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Desert Botanical Garden
Phenomenal! If you've got a car, you have to go, especially if you haven't spent much time in the desert. There's nowhere else like it.
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StNice comedy venue.
Pricey and a serious drive, but if you're an architecture buff or you've got a lot of time in PHX you should check it out.
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Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdPricey and a serious drive, but if you're an architecture buff or you've got a lot of time in PHX you should check it out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hands down best patio in Phoenix. Great for drinks or weekend brunch.
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The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveHands down best patio in Phoenix. Great for drinks or weekend brunch.
Awesome patio. Really good breakfasts. And they have a great happy hour. Try the mini-pitcher of Pimm's!
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Windsor
5223 N Central AveAwesome patio. Really good breakfasts. And they have a great happy hour. Try the mini-pitcher of Pimm's!
The Rose and Crown Pub
333 E Jefferson StClassic pub.
Everything Else
The summit trail is 1.2 miles each way. It's a moderately difficult hike, but you'll get great views of the city even if you don't reach the summit.
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Piestewa Peak
The summit trail is 1.2 miles each way. It's a moderately difficult hike, but you'll get great views of the city even if you don't reach the summit.
The Echo Canyon trail is my favorite hike, but it is strenuous and EXTREMELY crowded. I haven't been in a while because parking is a nightmare. Try the Cholla trail instead.
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThe Echo Canyon trail is my favorite hike, but it is strenuous and EXTREMELY crowded. I haven't been in a while because parking is a nightmare. Try the Cholla trail instead.
Just a bit further from the other hiking spots in the city, but totally worth it because it's way less crowded and there are so many trails to choose from.
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South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueJust a bit further from the other hiking spots in the city, but totally worth it because it's way less crowded and there are so many trails to choose from.