Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
a neighborhood favorite, walking distance from the guesthouse.. great for breakfast and lunch
78 locals recommend
Ollie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell Rda neighborhood favorite, walking distance from the guesthouse.. great for breakfast and lunch
Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
201 E Roosevelt StCIBO
603 N 5th Ave outstanding pizza with ambiance to match. my favorite "date night" spot.
Via Della Slice Shop
The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th StNice patio, a neighborhood favorite!
awesome vegetarian restaurant: offering coffee, breakfast/lunch/dinner/pastries/cocktails- plus walking distance from the guesthouse (so close!)
86 locals recommend
The Coronado PHX
2245 N 12th Stawesome vegetarian restaurant: offering coffee, breakfast/lunch/dinner/pastries/cocktails- plus walking distance from the guesthouse (so close!)
can't go wrong with vegan comfort food. basically across 7th st from the guest house - a very quick walk!
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th Stcan't go wrong with vegan comfort food. basically across 7th st from the guest house - a very quick walk!
coffee, tea, and vegan treats.. plus they serve brunch on the weekend! green is next door and is their parter restaurant.
72 locals recommend
Nami
2014 N 7th Stcoffee, tea, and vegan treats.. plus they serve brunch on the weekend! green is next door and is their parter restaurant.
as they say, "comfort food and booze until 2am"! southern style food in a small diner with great (and larger) outdoor patio.
117 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce Stas they say, "comfort food and booze until 2am"! southern style food in a small diner with great (and larger) outdoor patio.
Postino Central
5144 N Central Avebest cookies ever!! vegan options too :)
check in with them for their happy hour, half off cookies and cupcakes!
35 locals recommend
Urban Cookies Bakeshop
2325 N 7th Stbest cookies ever!! vegan options too :)
check in with them for their happy hour, half off cookies and cupcakes!
Huge selection of high quality teas for sale by the ounce. Also a great selection of tea based drinks and treats to enjoy there or take to go!!
11 locals recommend
Cha Cha's Tea Lounge
1229 Grand AveHuge selection of high quality teas for sale by the ounce. Also a great selection of tea based drinks and treats to enjoy there or take to go!!
wonderful food and friendly staff, walking distance from the guesthouse
18 locals recommend
Thai Recipe Bistro
2234 North 7th Streetwonderful food and friendly staff, walking distance from the guesthouse
Forno 301
1616 N Central Aveanother amazing local pizza place
La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetO.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdBelly Kitchen and Bar
4971 North 7th AvenueEl Chullo
2605 N 7th StAngels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StTrapp Haus BBQ
511 E Roosevelt StGallo Blanco
928 E Pierce StSacks Phoenix
231 West Thomas RoadGreat lunch spot, only open until 2pm on weekdays only
China Chili
302 E Flower StGreat Chinese, currently only open for takeout
Harumi Sushi
101 W Adams StAmazing sushi (even in a landlocked state!!)
Grand Avenue Pizza Company
6729 NW Grand AveVovomeena
1515 N 7th AveStoop Kid
901 N 1st StGo early, they sell out fast!
Drinks & Nightlife
see your favorite band at this unique venue (its downstairs) or just stop in and meet your friends for a drink! find the secret sitting room adjacent to the main bar area and enjoy a cocktail.. my favorite is "the rose mofford".
186 locals recommend
Valley Bar
130 N Central Avesee your favorite band at this unique venue (its downstairs) or just stop in and meet your friends for a drink! find the secret sitting room adjacent to the main bar area and enjoy a cocktail.. my favorite is "the rose mofford".
The Van Buren
401 W Van Buren StCrescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveGracie's Tax Bar
711 N 7th Avevariety of delicious food and drinks, and a really neat location!
209 locals recommend
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater Blvdvariety of delicious food and drinks, and a really neat location!
Wren House Brewing Company
2125 N 24th StFate Brewing Company - South
1312 N Scottsdale RdGoldwater Brewing Co.
3608 N Scottsdale RdFilmBar
815 N 2nd StCobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StGrand Avenue Brewing Company
1205 W Pierce StLittle O's
521 W McDowell RdThe Wandering Tortoise
2417 E Indian School RdParks & Nature
natures stair master, busy on the weekends.. bring plenty of water and don't go when it's too hot!
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
natures stair master, busy on the weekends.. bring plenty of water and don't go when it's too hot!
beautiful views, a challenging hike.. bring plenty of water and don't go when it's too hot! likely busy.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drivebeautiful views, a challenging hike.. bring plenty of water and don't go when it's too hot! likely busy.
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueTons of trails, often very quiet
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyArts & Culture
Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe St25 years of the preforming arts
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AvePhoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveOrpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams StScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E 2nd StScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StDesert Botanical Garden
Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square
113 N 6th StWe loved the tour!
Entertainment & Activities
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StAMC Arizona Center 24
565 N 3rd StChase Field
401 E Jefferson StThe coolest glassblowing studio in town! Their classes are a super fun and unique activity.
www.phoenixglasscenter.com
Phoenix Glass Center
2530 East Harrison StreetThe coolest glassblowing studio in town! Their classes are a super fun and unique activity.
www.phoenixglasscenter.com
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StEssentials
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdSunshine Market
2302 N 12th Stneighborhood favorite for a wide variety of essentials
Virginia Market
702 E Virginia Avegreat beer selection
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdNelson's Meat + Fish
2415 E Indian School Rd“Boutique” seafood and butchery, also serves some prepared food to go
Shopping
Phoenix General
214 E Roosevelt Stlocal wares
Frances
10 W Camelback RdUptown Farmers Market
5757 N Central AveOpen Air Market
720 N Central Ave