Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
Local cafe chain serving breakfast, sandwiches, pot pies, macarons & more. Nice place to sit down for coffee & breakfast!
19 locals recommend
Essence Bakery Cafe
Local cafe chain serving breakfast, sandwiches, pot pies, macarons & more. Nice place to sit down for coffee & breakfast!
Warehouse converted into into a restaurant; it's difficult to describe but it's a unique and very popular place. Has a nice atmosphere with quirky decor, patio seating, and Foosball tables.
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdWarehouse converted into into a restaurant; it's difficult to describe but it's a unique and very popular place. Has a nice atmosphere with quirky decor, patio seating, and Foosball tables.
Excellent Chicago style food. Chicago dogs and Italian beefs highly recommend!
47 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
65 S McClintock DrExcellent Chicago style food. Chicago dogs and Italian beefs highly recommend!
Hip, railroad-car-size establishment specializing in jumbo turnovers are filled with steak, onion, rutabaga and potato - referred to as oggies.
209 locals recommend
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdHip, railroad-car-size establishment specializing in jumbo turnovers are filled with steak, onion, rutabaga and potato - referred to as oggies.
If you're not from California, Utah, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona or Texas and never had an In-N-Out burger you should try one!
24 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
920 E Playa Del Norte DrIf you're not from California, Utah, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona or Texas and never had an In-N-Out burger you should try one!
Nice restaurant with very friendly and good service with reasonably priced Italian food.
167 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveNice restaurant with very friendly and good service with reasonably priced Italian food.
Starbucks
871 W University DrVery close & quick coffee with a drive-thru
Coffee and free wifi. Great vibe and nice spot to get some work done outside the office!
158 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveCoffee and free wifi. Great vibe and nice spot to get some work done outside the office!
Fantastic sub sandwiches! Also offers craft beer that feature local beers from neighborhood breweries.
27 locals recommend
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
960 W University DrFantastic sub sandwiches! Also offers craft beer that feature local beers from neighborhood breweries.
Taco Shack
815 W University DrGood and reasonably priced Mexican food right up the street!
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
3815 N Scottsdale RdSmall and nice sushi bar with patio seating in the back
Shopping
Nearby healthy groceries. The farmers market is locally-owned and specializes in local products and healthy eating alternatives.
31 locals recommend
Tempe Farmers Market
805 S Farmer AveNearby healthy groceries. The farmers market is locally-owned and specializes in local products and healthy eating alternatives.
Tempe Marketplace station
Closest shopping mall
Local clothing exchange store. Unique place to shop and find good deals!
14 locals recommend
Buffalo Exchange
227 W University DrLocal clothing exchange store. Unique place to shop and find good deals!
Essentials
Safeway
926 E Broadway RdClosest major grocery store.
ASU's recreation complex (gym). A full sized complex with everything you need to get a great workout!
There is an option of $10 daily pass and $40 weekly pass for non-members.
Sun Devil Fitness Complex
400 E Apache BlvdASU's recreation complex (gym). A full sized complex with everything you need to get a great workout!
There is an option of $10 daily pass and $40 weekly pass for non-members.
Circle K
119 W University DrNearby convenience store
CVS
802 S Mill AveClosest Pharmacy
Arts & Culture
Great spot to see a live comedy show! Hosts a mix of new and know comedians performing live stand-up.
50 locals recommend
Tempe Improv
930 E University DrGreat spot to see a live comedy show! Hosts a mix of new and know comedians performing live stand-up.
One of the finest venues in Arizona – a jewel in the crown of Tempe; known for its support of the arts.
92 locals recommend
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwyOne of the finest venues in Arizona – a jewel in the crown of Tempe; known for its support of the arts.
Many Broadway shows once a month and special events/public speaker
61 locals recommend
ASU Gammage Auditorium
1200 S Forest AveMany Broadway shows once a month and special events/public speaker
Getting Around
The Pedal Bike Shop allows you to rent a selection of different styles of bikes on a daily or weekly basis.
The Pedal Bike Shop
405 W University DrThe Pedal Bike Shop allows you to rent a selection of different styles of bikes on a daily or weekly basis.
Light Rail station. From here you can ride the Light Rail to Mesa, downtown Phoenix or all the way to the ASU West Campus
23 locals recommend
Mill Ave/3rd St station
Light Rail station. From here you can ride the Light Rail to Mesa, downtown Phoenix or all the way to the ASU West Campus
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Popular bar on Mill ave. Good spot to get a long island ice tea, play a couple games of pool all while the DJs pump a mix of music.
14 locals recommend
Mill Cue Club
607 S Mill AvePopular bar on Mill ave. Good spot to get a long island ice tea, play a couple games of pool all while the DJs pump a mix of music.
Wine bar! Nice and decorative huge indoor/outdoor bar and two intimate patios!
97 locals recommend
Postino Annex
615 S College AveWine bar! Nice and decorative huge indoor/outdoor bar and two intimate patios!
Vine Tavern & Eatery
3820 E Apache BlvdASU's dive bar
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StFamous local microbrewery. Highly recommended!
Hangout featuring over 500 beers. Lots of craft drafts & tavern food in pub with TVs.
7 locals recommend
World of Beer
526 South Mill AvenueHangout featuring over 500 beers. Lots of craft drafts & tavern food in pub with TVs.
Great place to catch a concert!!! Past events at the Marquee include Muse, Kings Of Leon, The Black Keys, A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Sigur Ros, Flogging Molly, Fallout Boy, Modest Mouse, etc.
43 locals recommend
Marquee Theatre
730 N Mill AveGreat place to catch a concert!!! Past events at the Marquee include Muse, Kings Of Leon, The Black Keys, A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Sigur Ros, Flogging Molly, Fallout Boy, Modest Mouse, etc.
Excellent spot to keep it classy and have a glass of wine with an appetizer.
34 locals recommend
La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
699 S Mill AveExcellent spot to keep it classy and have a glass of wine with an appetizer.
Hip beer garden featuring craft brews & American grub, plus a bike-friendly patio with a fire pit! Happy hour everyday from 3-6:30pm
20 locals recommend
The Handlebar Tempe
680 S Mill AveHip beer garden featuring craft brews & American grub, plus a bike-friendly patio with a fire pit! Happy hour everyday from 3-6:30pm
Chain hangout for house-brewed, German-style beer & a pub menu. Nice spot to have a drink out on the balcony overlooking Mill ave
31 locals recommend
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
420 S Mill AveChain hangout for house-brewed, German-style beer & a pub menu. Nice spot to have a drink out on the balcony overlooking Mill ave
A cozy historic Irish pub and restaurant filled with relics, good food and beer. Also has live music! Very crazy place to be on St. Patrick's Day
31 locals recommend
Rúla Búla Tempe Irish Pub and Restaurant
401 S Mill AveA cozy historic Irish pub and restaurant filled with relics, good food and beer. Also has live music! Very crazy place to be on St. Patrick's Day
Local neighborhood bar. One of most famous Irish pubs in AZ. Great atmosphere and patio. Recommend you visit!
91 locals recommend
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveLocal neighborhood bar. One of most famous Irish pubs in AZ. Great atmosphere and patio. Recommend you visit!
Blasted Barley Beer Co.
404 S Mill AveNice spot to have brunch. Mimosas refills for a penny!
Entertainment & Activities
Scottish links design golf course with rolling hills and railroad ties. It is one of the strongest collegiate golf programs in the country. Has great playing conditions year-round to chase your ball!
18 locals recommend
ASU Karsten Golf Course
1125 E Rio Salado PkwyScottish links design golf course with rolling hills and railroad ties. It is one of the strongest collegiate golf programs in the country. Has great playing conditions year-round to chase your ball!
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwySpring training home field for the Chicago Cubs.
Rent a non-motorized boat and enjoy an afternoon on the Tempe Town Lake!
13 locals recommend
Tempe Boat Rentals
72 W Rio Salado PkwyRent a non-motorized boat and enjoy an afternoon on the Tempe Town Lake!
Nice theater with the latest movies! Easy walk or effortless bike/drive to catch a show in the evening.
48 locals recommend
AMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill AveNice theater with the latest movies! Easy walk or effortless bike/drive to catch a show in the evening.
Walk over to get tickets and watch some college basketball or volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling.
15 locals recommend
Wells Fargo Arena
600 E Veterans WayWalk over to get tickets and watch some college basketball or volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling.
Outdoor football stadium. ASU football games are loads of fun! Go Devils!!!
110 locals recommend
Sun Devil Football Stadium
500 E Veterans WayOutdoor football stadium. ASU football games are loads of fun! Go Devils!!!
The Phoenix Zoo is Home to more than 1400 animals including more than 30 different endangered or threatened species from around the world.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyThe Phoenix Zoo is Home to more than 1400 animals including more than 30 different endangered or threatened species from around the world.
Shops and restaurants in the historic Old Town Scottsdale. Nice area to browse. On Thursday night there is an art walk where shops service wine, snacks for patrons to visit shop.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdShops and restaurants in the historic Old Town Scottsdale. Nice area to browse. On Thursday night there is an art walk where shops service wine, snacks for patrons to visit shop.