Guidebook for Mesa
Food Scene
This place is a staple in the ASU community. We recommend any of the breakfast foods or the sliders. The sandwiches are good but come with an overwhelming amount of meat (If that is even possible). On weekdays there shouldn't be any wait. On weekends expect 30 mins to an hour if your don't get there before 9:30-10am.
29 locals recommend
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery
1160 E University DrThis place is a staple in the ASU community. We recommend any of the breakfast foods or the sliders. The sandwiches are good but come with an overwhelming amount of meat (If that is even possible). On weekdays there shouldn't be any wait. On weekends expect 30 mins to an hour if your don't get there before 9:30-10am.
Solid breakfast spot. Everything on the menu is good. We recommend the skillets or pancakes. Their weekly special are ALWAYS a good choice. No wait on weekdays. Get there before 10am on weekends
23 locals recommend
Crackers & Co Cafe
1325 N Greenfield RdSolid breakfast spot. Everything on the menu is good. We recommend the skillets or pancakes. Their weekly special are ALWAYS a good choice. No wait on weekdays. Get there before 10am on weekends
This is our favorite place on a cold rainy day or if you are a phonatic. The Spring Rolls are also great.
12 locals recommend
Unphởgettable
66 S Dobson RdThis is our favorite place on a cold rainy day or if you are a phonatic. The Spring Rolls are also great.
Best pizza in town (in our opinion). It is Napoletana style that comes in your own personal 12 inch size.
9 locals recommend
Pomo Pizzeria Gilbert
366 N Gilbert RdBest pizza in town (in our opinion). It is Napoletana style that comes in your own personal 12 inch size.
If you ever wanted to try chicken & waffles then this is the place to do it! Expect to wait an hour on weekends pretty much no matter what.
97 locals recommend
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
3133 N Scottsdale RdIf you ever wanted to try chicken & waffles then this is the place to do it! Expect to wait an hour on weekends pretty much no matter what.
Great breakfast place with a lot of options. The protein pancakes and skillets are a great choice. Will be crowded during Spring Training so get there before 9am (possibly earlier).
19 locals recommend
U.S. Egg Breakfast & Lunch Old Town Scottsdale
3238 N Scottsdale RdGreat breakfast place with a lot of options. The protein pancakes and skillets are a great choice. Will be crowded during Spring Training so get there before 9am (possibly earlier).
A great option for breakfast. Get there early or you will have to wait. The Pancakes are awesome and the skillets are good too.
88 locals recommend
Butters Pancakes & Café
8300 N Hayden RdA great option for breakfast. Get there early or you will have to wait. The Pancakes are awesome and the skillets are good too.
We have only been here once but had a great experience and will be back soon. The Breakfast Cannelloni was fantastic and the Pancakes were really good also.
49 locals recommend
Hash Kitchen Gainey Ranch
8777 N Scottsdale RdWe have only been here once but had a great experience and will be back soon. The Breakfast Cannelloni was fantastic and the Pancakes were really good also.
Want to see some baseball people. This is the most likely spot during Spring Training. Great old school steakhouse with sports memorabilia covering every possible nook and cranny of the restaurant.
21 locals recommend
Don & Charlie's
7501 E Camelback RdWant to see some baseball people. This is the most likely spot during Spring Training. Great old school steakhouse with sports memorabilia covering every possible nook and cranny of the restaurant.
This location is new and sure to be a hot spot during Spring Training. We've only been once but everything we had was good. Lemon Marscapone Pancakes, Chorizo Skillet and Chicken Fried Chicken were all fantastic. We also saw on our way out a pancakes the size of an extra large pizza that a family ordered.
27 locals recommend
Henhouse Cafe
3133 S Lindsay RdThis location is new and sure to be a hot spot during Spring Training. We've only been once but everything we had was good. Lemon Marscapone Pancakes, Chorizo Skillet and Chicken Fried Chicken were all fantastic. We also saw on our way out a pancakes the size of an extra large pizza that a family ordered.
Sushi Station
20910 N Tatum BlvdA nice small brewery that serves burgers and sandwiches. They also have awesome Poutine.
46 locals recommend
Arizona Wilderness Gilbert Brewpub
721 N Arizona AveA nice small brewery that serves burgers and sandwiches. They also have awesome Poutine.
A hole in the wall "Diner" located in the middle of a Phoenix residential area. Order at the counter and then sit. Their Specialty is their Chicken Biscuits. Fish Tacos, Mac and Cheese and Poutine Frys were also great.
117 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StA hole in the wall "Diner" located in the middle of a Phoenix residential area. Order at the counter and then sit. Their Specialty is their Chicken Biscuits. Fish Tacos, Mac and Cheese and Poutine Frys were also great.
A nice hipstery brewery. A great place to go for brunch.
233 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdA nice hipstery brewery. A great place to go for brunch.
Great Brunch. Has a lot of options for food and beer. Large portions.
36 locals recommend
Mother Bunch Brewing
825 N 7th StGreat Brunch. Has a lot of options for food and beer. Large portions.
If you like Mediterranean food then this place is great. Large portions and they usually give you a complimentary Baklava.
23 locals recommend
Green Corner Restaurant
1065 W Queen Creek RdIf you like Mediterranean food then this place is great. Large portions and they usually give you a complimentary Baklava.
Otro Cafe
6035 N 7th StGreat Mexican/Southwest Food with a gourmet artsy vibe.
Federal Pizza
5210 N Central AveTacos Chiwas
1028 East Indian School RoadLa Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives... Awesome street tacos!
Best Pancakes in Town. They do a Pancake Flight that gives you up to 3 different pancakes. We recommend the Pineapple Upside Down. Their Breakfast Burrito is massive
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveBest Pancakes in Town. They do a Pancake Flight that gives you up to 3 different pancakes. We recommend the Pineapple Upside Down. Their Breakfast Burrito is massive
Drinks & Nightlife
I think we all know about the TopGolf craze by now. It's a fun place to go with a group. Expect long waits to get a bay at night with the Spring Training crowd in town.
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayI think we all know about the TopGolf craze by now. It's a fun place to go with a group. Expect long waits to get a bay at night with the Spring Training crowd in town.
We don't go here too often but it is a nice resort/casino. Plenty of gaming options and a nightclub at the top.
498 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayWe don't go here too often but it is a nice resort/casino. Plenty of gaming options and a nightclub at the top.
RnR Gastropub
3737 N Scottsdale RdSalty Senorita
3748 N Scottsdale RdHi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails - Scottsdale
4420 N Saddlebag TrailBottled Blonde - Scottsdale
7340 E Indian PlazaEl Hefe Mexican Restaurant
4425 N Saddlebag TrailKelly's at Southbridge
7117 East 6th AvenueHotel Valley Ho
6850 E Main StSeamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant
18 W Monroe StCobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StArcade/Bar that gives you tokens with your drinks
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdRestaurant/Bar
Bliss ReBAR
901 N 4th StValley Bar
130 N Central AveUnderTow
3626 E Indian School RdDilly Dally Lounge
3639 E Indian School RdThe Wandering Tortoise
2417 E Indian School RdThe Rebel Lounge
2303 E Indian School RdSometimes have "Emo" nights or different themed events going on.
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdEntertainment & Activities
A cool place to visit where you can go into a large terrarium with a ton of butterflys.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaA cool place to visit where you can go into a large terrarium with a ton of butterflys.
A really cool aquarium with a few restaurants surrounding it. You can swim with dolphins or jump in a dive suit and walk around a tank full of many different types of wildlife.
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaA really cool aquarium with a few restaurants surrounding it. You can swim with dolphins or jump in a dive suit and walk around a tank full of many different types of wildlife.
Cinemark Mesa 16
1051 N Dobson RdReserve your seats and sit in large recliners.
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdHome of the San Francisco Giants.
Hohokam Stadium
1235 N Center StSpring Training Home of the Oakland Athletics
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyTalking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StHome of the Phoenix Suns
Parks & Nature
Most popular place to hike in town. Get there early or you will have to walk to get to the trailhead.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveMost popular place to hike in town. Get there early or you will have to walk to get to the trailhead.
Great place to hike. Very similar to Camelback Mountain. A little bit easier terrain.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Great place to hike. Very similar to Camelback Mountain. A little bit easier terrain.
Arts & Culture
This place is surprisingly interesting. They had a special exhibit when we went showcasing guitar inlays. Definitely worth visiting if you're looking to fill an afternoon.
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdThis place is surprisingly interesting. They had a special exhibit when we went showcasing guitar inlays. Definitely worth visiting if you're looking to fill an afternoon.
They currently have the Pompeii exhibit going. We have not been here yet but they always have interesting things going on here.
292 locals recommend
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StThey currently have the Pompeii exhibit going. We have not been here yet but they always have interesting things going on here.