Guidebook for Phoenix
Essentials
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdAmazing upscale grocery. Great for special occasion meats and fish. Walkable for coffee in the am. Great wine selections too.
114 locals recommend
AJ's Fine Foods
5017 North Central AvenueAmazing upscale grocery. Great for special occasion meats and fish. Walkable for coffee in the am. Great wine selections too.
Regal Discount Cleaners
5501 N 7th AveNext day dry cleaning service. Cash only. Very reasonably priced.
Go to spot for eyebrow waxing. They accept walk-ins,but better to call for appointment as they get busy.
Urban Wax Central Phoenix Waxing Salon
5600 N 7th StGo to spot for eyebrow waxing. They accept walk-ins,but better to call for appointment as they get busy.
Shopping
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdOutdoor shopping mall. Upscale retailers and a big Macy's
Must see Indoor mall. Nordstrom's, Neiman Marcus, Tesla Show Room, Huge H&M, plus all the national retailers.
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
Must see Indoor mall. Nordstrom's, Neiman Marcus, Tesla Show Room, Huge H&M, plus all the national retailers.
Food Scene
Sauce Pizza & Wine
25 E Camelback RdLocally owned. Best thin crust pizza and pasta selections.
SUNDAY BRUNCH!! Call for reservation. Amazing outdoor patio, mimosas, fresh, fresh, fresh food.
95 locals recommend
Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd StSUNDAY BRUNCH!! Call for reservation. Amazing outdoor patio, mimosas, fresh, fresh, fresh food.
Asian Inspired kitchen and craft cocktail bar/restaurant. Amazing ramen, and must try the Galbi short ribs and the Crispy Pineapple Duck. Our daughter in law's childhood friend owns this restaurant.
83 locals recommend
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveAsian Inspired kitchen and craft cocktail bar/restaurant. Amazing ramen, and must try the Galbi short ribs and the Crispy Pineapple Duck. Our daughter in law's childhood friend owns this restaurant.
We go here constantly! One of the best outdoor patios, wonderful bartenders, and fresh, eclectic food options.
AND, right across the street from Fashion Square!
314 locals recommend
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdWe go here constantly! One of the best outdoor patios, wonderful bartenders, and fresh, eclectic food options.
AND, right across the street from Fashion Square!
Just discovered this one. Small, very clean, locally owned vegetarian/vegan cafe. Housemade Kombucha, gluten free pastries, and super interested entrees. Taco Tuesday is always interesting too. Open every day!
Whyld ass
4810 N 7th StJust discovered this one. Small, very clean, locally owned vegetarian/vegan cafe. Housemade Kombucha, gluten free pastries, and super interested entrees. Taco Tuesday is always interesting too. Open every day!
Literally one block from condo. GREAT spot to walk for coffee in the morning. And a good place for breakfast when you've just arrived and don't have provisions. Plus they have happy hour every afternoon. We like the breakfast burrito, the breakfast sandwich, and the daily soup. Sponsored by local charity.
6 locals recommend
The Refuge Café
2422 N 7th AveLiterally one block from condo. GREAT spot to walk for coffee in the morning. And a good place for breakfast when you've just arrived and don't have provisions. Plus they have happy hour every afternoon. We like the breakfast burrito, the breakfast sandwich, and the daily soup. Sponsored by local charity.
Drinks & Nightlife
HB Hanratty's Pub
537 E Camelback RdThe go to place if you are a beer fan.
Craft cocktail masters! Social hour from 3-6. Live Music many nights. Stay for dinner and have the southern fried chicken!
28 locals recommend
Southern Rail Restaurant
300 W Camelback RdCraft cocktail masters! Social hour from 3-6. Live Music many nights. Stay for dinner and have the southern fried chicken!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful to drive by and two iconic hiking trails. Not for the beginner, and ALWAYS bring water.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveBeautiful to drive by and two iconic hiking trails. Not for the beginner, and ALWAYS bring water.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary, modern, Asian, European masters. Something for all museum lovers. Free admittance every Wednesday from 3-9pm, and the First Friday of each month.
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveContemporary, modern, Asian, European masters. Something for all museum lovers. Free admittance every Wednesday from 3-9pm, and the First Friday of each month.