Greg's Guidebook for Downtown Phoenix
Food Scene
If you want vegetarian food - you will struggle to find one better than this.
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Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StIf you want vegetarian food - you will struggle to find one better than this.
This is like an old school diner with an antique store attached. The food and shakes are LEGIT!
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MacAlpine's Diner & Soda Fountain
2303 N 7th StThis is like an old school diner with an antique store attached. The food and shakes are LEGIT!
Nami
2014 N 7th StThis place for coffee and a pastry ... *Insert bulging eye emoji here*
Awesome local coffee and breakfast joint, short walk from the unit.
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Ollie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell RdAwesome local coffee and breakfast joint, short walk from the unit.
This place is LEGENDARY, and the original location happens to be right here in our hood. Chef Silvana is a 2023 James Beard award semi-finalist. Don't miss the guacamole (with pomegranate seeds), made table-side. Unforgettable!
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Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StThis place is LEGENDARY, and the original location happens to be right here in our hood. Chef Silvana is a 2023 James Beard award semi-finalist. Don't miss the guacamole (with pomegranate seeds), made table-side. Unforgettable!
GREAT Phó!!! Good cocktail menu as well as many other options.
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Rice Paper Vietnamese Restaurant
2241 N 7th StGREAT Phó!!! Good cocktail menu as well as many other options.
Place looks like a hole in the wall, but don't be deceived - this is some of the best meat you will taste on a taco or a burrito. Be sure to hit up their salsa bar too!
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Taco Boy's
620 E Roosevelt StPlace looks like a hole in the wall, but don't be deceived - this is some of the best meat you will taste on a taco or a burrito. Be sure to hit up their salsa bar too!
The food here is our of this world! Think a hip gastropub, but for Mexican food.
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Casa Corazon Restaurant
2637 N 16th StThe food here is our of this world! Think a hip gastropub, but for Mexican food.
Located in a converted 19th century church building, this place is fantastic for food and drinks. Try the grilled romaine heart salad, if they have it.
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Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdLocated in a converted 19th century church building, this place is fantastic for food and drinks. Try the grilled romaine heart salad, if they have it.
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th AveA terrific breakfast / brunch spot!
A vegan coffee shop right in the middle of our neighborhood. Easy and fun walk.
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Dark Hall Coffee
2243 N 7th AveA vegan coffee shop right in the middle of our neighborhood. Easy and fun walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is located downtown proper, and I think they have the BEST cocktails in town. If you are into mixology - check this place out.
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Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StThis is located downtown proper, and I think they have the BEST cocktails in town. If you are into mixology - check this place out.
The Van Buren
401 W Van Buren StA new venue that is AWESOME - terrific place to see a concert.
Great place to see a concert, the food and drinks are really good as well. Some swear that their burritos are the BEST in town ... I mean, they are GOOD, but I don't know if I would go quite that far. Perhaps you could settle the bet?
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Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveGreat place to see a concert, the food and drinks are really good as well. Some swear that their burritos are the BEST in town ... I mean, they are GOOD, but I don't know if I would go quite that far. Perhaps you could settle the bet?
Awesome selection of beers, and the food is really good too.
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The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th StAwesome selection of beers, and the food is really good too.
Rough Rider
1001 North Central AvenueUpscale gastropub in the heart of the Roosevelt Art Row.
Super cool concept place in the heart of the Roosevelt Art District. Fresh cocktails, and interesting food. Try the Korean dishes
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Killer Whale Sex Club
922 N 6th StSuper cool concept place in the heart of the Roosevelt Art District. Fresh cocktails, and interesting food. Try the Korean dishes
Parks & Nature
If you want to understand the magic of the Sonoran Desert (the lushest desert in the world) - go here. This was an eye opener for me, and I have NEVER heard of anyone regret coming here.
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Desert Botanical Garden
If you want to understand the magic of the Sonoran Desert (the lushest desert in the world) - go here. This was an eye opener for me, and I have NEVER heard of anyone regret coming here.
This is our neighborhood park. Some sport courts attached as well.
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Coronado Park
1717 N 12th StThis is our neighborhood park. Some sport courts attached as well.
This is a HUGE mountain preserve right in the middle of the city. Lots of options here, including driving to the very top and starting the hike there. Amazing views of downtown Phoenix to the North.
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South Mountain Village
This is a HUGE mountain preserve right in the middle of the city. Lots of options here, including driving to the very top and starting the hike there. Amazing views of downtown Phoenix to the North.
This is another one of those iconic Phoenix hikes in the middle of the huge Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The main trail is the Piestewa Peak - not an easy hike, but SO worth it. If you want something more moderate, there are other options available.
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Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrThis is another one of those iconic Phoenix hikes in the middle of the huge Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The main trail is the Piestewa Peak - not an easy hike, but SO worth it. If you want something more moderate, there are other options available.
IMHO the best hike in Phoenix. Read up on it. There are two trails (both lead to the top), and some sections are kind of difficult. But you can't beat the views or the location. Highly recommended.
Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, AZ 85018, i-United States
IMHO the best hike in Phoenix. Read up on it. There are two trails (both lead to the top), and some sections are kind of difficult. But you can't beat the views or the location. Highly recommended.
Arts & Culture
I-Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThis is a must for Native American history.
Oak Street Murals
1420-1400 E Oak StShopping
This is basically a corner convenience store, BUT - they buy beer that is about to expire and sell it for dirt cheap. If you want some amazing craft beers at unreal prices - don't miss this secret spot where the locals go to save money.
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Sunshine Market
2302 N 12th StThis is basically a corner convenience store, BUT - they buy beer that is about to expire and sell it for dirt cheap. If you want some amazing craft beers at unreal prices - don't miss this secret spot where the locals go to save money.
Essentials
Walgreens
710 E Camelback RdIt's a Walgreens - the closets one to you.
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdIt's a Safeway ... do I need to say more? :-)
Entertainment & Activities
This is a really good bar, and a vintage arcade. What's not to like? Gets a little busy on weekends, but if you can get in - you're just about guaranteed to have a good time!
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Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StThis is a really good bar, and a vintage arcade. What's not to like? Gets a little busy on weekends, but if you can get in - you're just about guaranteed to have a good time!