Guidebook for Mesa
Food Scene
Pita Jungle - Mesa
1850 W Southern AveGood, healthy choices, family friendly
Excellent breakfast and brunch where the locals go. Go early on weekends before 9 am
18 locals recommend
T.C. Eggington's
1660 S Alma School RdExcellent breakfast and brunch where the locals go. Go early on weekends before 9 am
Asian Cafe Express
1911 W Main StBest Chinese food in the area, family friendly, very informal
Good food, sandwiches, salads, bread. Next door is a great local bookstore, Changing Hands.
19 locals recommend
Wildflower Bread Company
6428 S McClintock DrGood food, sandwiches, salads, bread. Next door is a great local bookstore, Changing Hands.
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StExcellent dining spot in Arcadia district
Pomegranate Cafe
4025 E Chandler BlvdVegetarian and vegan, best desserts
24 Carrots
1701 E Guadalupe RdVegan
Ruchi Vegetarian Indian Cuisine
2051 W Warner RdVegetarian Indian cuisine
Carolina's Mexican Food - Mesa
1450 S Country Club DrAuthentic Mexican cuisine
Angry Crab Shack
2808 E Indian School RdCrab and seafood choices
Bosa Donuts
1144 S Country Club DrBest donuts
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery
1160 E University DrGreat local deli, bagels, bakery
Unphởgettable
66 S Dobson RdBest Vietnamese pho, next to Asian grocery store and restaurants
Macayo's Mexican Food
1920 South Dobson RoadLos Reyes De La Torta
9230 N 7th StMexico city cuisine
Nello's Pizza Mesa
2950 S Alma School RdPizza et al
Great mediterranean food, casual atmosphere, great service.
23 locals recommend
Green Corner Restaurant
1065 W Queen Creek RdGreat mediterranean food, casual atmosphere, great service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Arizona Wilderness Gilbert Brewpub
721 N Arizona AveBest local micro brewery plus excellent food
SanTan Brewing Company
8 S San Marcos PlLocal micro brewery, best fish and chips
Arts & Culture
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveNative American culture, local history
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StMusical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdEssentials
Middle Eastern grocery store, great restaurant and pastries. Across the street from Albertsons.
Baiz Fresh Foods
1858 W Baseline RdMiddle Eastern grocery store, great restaurant and pastries. Across the street from Albertsons.
Albertsons
1951 W Baseline RdWalking distance, a block away
Mekong Plaza
66 S Dobson RdAsian market and restaurants galore
Parks & Nature
Desert Botanical Garden
Great for walking and desert scenery.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum WayGreat scenery, hiking and nature walk.
Probably the best caverns in the U.S. A unique, memorable experience.
216 locals recommend
Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90Probably the best caverns in the U.S. A unique, memorable experience.