Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Ticoz Latin Kitchen
5114 North 7th StreetGreat food, Lounge-y vibe
The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th StOne of the best Patios in town
Pita Jungle - Downtown Phoenix
1001 N 3rd AvePita Jungle ROCKS. That is all :-)
Joyride Taco House | Central
5202 N Central AveYummy Hipster Haven
Postino Central
5144 N Central AveThe bruschetta...oh, oh, the bruschetta
Urban Cookies Bakeshop
2325 N 7th StThe cupcakes and cookies are delicious little works of art
Churn
5223 N Central AveIce Cream. All natural. Pretzel cone.
The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveFab patio, yummylicious salads and sandwiches
Vietnamese - fresh, colorful, delicious. Another charming spot in a converted house on 7th St
28 locals recommend
Rice Paper Vietnamese Cuisine & Bar
Vietnamese - fresh, colorful, delicious. Another charming spot in a converted house on 7th St
Yum, cute - try the picnic bench/outdoor space that's on a sort of median, on a quiet street, tucked between the Art Museum and Burton Barr Library
48 locals recommend
Giant Coffee
1437 N 1st StYum, cute - try the picnic bench/outdoor space that's on a sort of median, on a quiet street, tucked between the Art Museum and Burton Barr Library
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StYou simply MUST go. SO good. Yelp it!
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StJamaican, small, VERY good. Spicy!
Yummy Peruvian. Yucca, plantains, a few variations of tacu-tacu. Friendly staff.
22 locals recommend
El Chullo
2605 N 7th StYummy Peruvian. Yucca, plantains, a few variations of tacu-tacu. Friendly staff.
Locally owned, family friendly. Vegetarian/healthy options. We recommend the whole wheat crust and anything else, with spinach!
14 locals recommend
Pizza Heaven Bistro
5150 N 7th StLocally owned, family friendly. Vegetarian/healthy options. We recommend the whole wheat crust and anything else, with spinach!
Jewish deli comfort food. Knishes, bagels and lox, matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwiches, latkes,
6 locals recommend
Scott's Generations
742 E Glendale AveJewish deli comfort food. Knishes, bagels and lox, matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwiches, latkes,
Arts & Culture
Tiny, awesome place! Could be playing something new, an old cult classic, documentaries, etc
97 locals recommend
FilmBar
815 N 2nd StTiny, awesome place! Could be playing something new, an old cult classic, documentaries, etc
Eye Lounge
922 E Roosevelt StGallery - one of many faves
MADE Art Boutique
922 N 5th StAlways wonderful surprises inside. Gallery/Boutique
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveLectures and films too. Free Wednesdays and First Fridays.
monOrchid
214 E Roosevelt StOur fave Gallery space - exhibits never disappoint
Space 55 Theatre Ensemble
1700 North 7th AvenueOk, THIS is fringe theatre - not for everyone, but good, low-budget fun!
Another downtown gallery (we don't mean to play favorites! So many good spots, all in the small, walkable Roosevelt Row area).
Modified Arts
407 E Roosevelt StAnother downtown gallery (we don't mean to play favorites! So many good spots, all in the small, walkable Roosevelt Row area).
Organic produce, local merchants, handmade items...you know the drill. Wed pm, Sat am, Food Truck Fri, lunchtime. Mi Catering - the best breakfast burritos in the universe. See you in line, Sat am!
115 locals recommend
Phoenix Public Market
Organic produce, local merchants, handmade items...you know the drill. Wed pm, Sat am, Food Truck Fri, lunchtime. Mi Catering - the best breakfast burritos in the universe. See you in line, Sat am!
Everything Else
Dr. Aubrey and Dr. Drew - also acupuncture, spinal decompression. The Phoenix Certification Clinics (MME) also shares space with us.
Chiropractic LIFE, LLC
5150 N 16th StDr. Aubrey and Dr. Drew - also acupuncture, spinal decompression. The Phoenix Certification Clinics (MME) also shares space with us.
Corrective No-Nonsense Skincare and Therapeutic Massage - deep discounts for guests, and she'll come to you!
(Inside Chiropractic LIFE/Camelback Clinicians; moved upstairs to suite B-250)
Dre C. Day
5150 N 16th StCorrective No-Nonsense Skincare and Therapeutic Massage - deep discounts for guests, and she'll come to you!
(Inside Chiropractic LIFE/Camelback Clinicians; moved upstairs to suite B-250)
Shopping
All the "junktique" shops on 7th Ave are awesome; this one is only open the third weekend of the month, Thurs-Sun, but SO worth the wait and crowds
13 locals recommend
Sweet Salvage
4648 7th AveAll the "junktique" shops on 7th Ave are awesome; this one is only open the third weekend of the month, Thurs-Sun, but SO worth the wait and crowds
In case you need it. In same center - Fry's (large grocery store) Michaels, Staples, Lenscrafters
7 locals recommend
Best Buy
1949 E Camelback RdIn case you need it. In same center - Fry's (large grocery store) Michaels, Staples, Lenscrafters
Long-time, much-loved local institution. New & used books, gifts, coffee/beer/wine bar. Part of The Newton - newly restored, very cool space.
38 locals recommend
Changing Hands Bookstore & First Draft Book Bar
300 W Camelback RdLong-time, much-loved local institution. New & used books, gifts, coffee/beer/wine bar. Part of The Newton - newly restored, very cool space.
Essentials
Healthy Habit Health Foods
6029 N 7th StOld-school health food store, stacked to the ceiling with suppliments
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdLove - and it's in walking distance!