Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
Trendy, features works from local artists, brew their own coffee. Also serves tea.
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Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveTrendy, features works from local artists, brew their own coffee. Also serves tea.
Casual dining in a residential neighborhood with wine, beer, and great food for a moderate price. Take Route 31 East to Ash Avenue and walk south half a block. Limited parking.
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Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveCasual dining in a residential neighborhood with wine, beer, and great food for a moderate price. Take Route 31 East to Ash Avenue and walk south half a block. Limited parking.
Starbucks
871 W University DrIn walking distance
Fresh made Chicago-style pizza. Vegetarian friendly. Well worth it.
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Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveFresh made Chicago-style pizza. Vegetarian friendly. Well worth it.
Hodori
1116 S Dobson RdKorean BBQ
Arirang Korean BBQ
3002 N Arizona AveSushi
Japanese cuisine
Korean cuisine
Moderately priced, fresh, vegetarian friendly menu. Breakfast, lunch, and bakery/pastry items within walking distance. Dog-friendly. Offers outside seating
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Essence Bakery Cafe
Moderately priced, fresh, vegetarian friendly menu. Breakfast, lunch, and bakery/pastry items within walking distance. Dog-friendly. Offers outside seating
Yupha's Thai Kitchen
1805 E Elliot RdOne of my favorite Thai restaurants
Thai Rama Restaurant
927 E University DrMy favorite Thai restaurant
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
960 W University DrDelicious sandwiches. Arizona based business.
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdComfort food. Dessert called Banoffee is superb.
Everything Else
Valley Metro Bus Route #31 East goes through ASU Campus.
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Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueValley Metro Bus Route #31 East goes through ASU Campus.
Transfer to other routes, overlaps with Lightrail connect Tempe, Phoenix, & Mesa
Bus routes from TTC go into PHX, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa
Orbit (free blue buses at 15min intervals) also convene
Tempe Transportation Department
200 E 5th StTransfer to other routes, overlaps with Lightrail connect Tempe, Phoenix, & Mesa
Bus routes from TTC go into PHX, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa
Orbit (free blue buses at 15min intervals) also convene
Outdoor "California" style mall/shopping center. Has transfer to bus routes to get to Chandler or Scottsdale, and some Orbit routes.
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I-Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyOutdoor "California" style mall/shopping center. Has transfer to bus routes to get to Chandler or Scottsdale, and some Orbit routes.
Outlet Mall on Baseline and Priest/Darrow Drive.
Has transfers to other bus routes to get to Chandler.
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Arizona Mills
5000 S Arizona Mills CirOutlet Mall on Baseline and Priest/Darrow Drive.
Has transfers to other bus routes to get to Chandler.
Arts & Culture
Movies shown for $3 per person, Tuesday is $2,
Has cinema memorabilia and statues.
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Pollack Tempe Cinemas
1825 E Elliot RdMovies shown for $3 per person, Tuesday is $2,
Has cinema memorabilia and statues.
Sightseeing
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveLake with events scheduled throughout the year.
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrSuperbowl hosted in 2015
Sedona
Beautiful town in the mountains.
Jerome Grand Hotel
200 Hill StHistorical town in the mountains.
Essentials
Off of Route 62 South to McClintock/Guadalupe. Vegetarian and organic foods
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Trader Joe's
6460 S McClintock DrOff of Route 62 South to McClintock/Guadalupe. Vegetarian and organic foods
Whole Foods Market
2955 W Ray RdHealthy, natural, organic foods and products
Tokyo Stop
1335 W University DrSmall Japanese grocer within one block.
Tempe Farmers Market
805 S Farmer AveLocal/seasonal grocery items.
Entertainment & Activities
Park across the street offers outdoor tennis courts, dog park, basketball courts, volley ball lot, playground, shade.
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Jaycee Park
817 W 5th StPark across the street offers outdoor tennis courts, dog park, basketball courts, volley ball lot, playground, shade.