Guidebook for Tempe
Sightseeing
A nice park just one block over. A big lawn next to a playground, basketball courts, and a soccer field.
10 locals recommend
Mitchell Park
A nice park just one block over. A big lawn next to a playground, basketball courts, and a soccer field.
A great place to check out the lake. There is usually some sort of event going on here during the weekends.
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyA great place to check out the lake. There is usually some sort of event going on here during the weekends.
Walk to the top for sunset. Awesome views. Only takes about 10 minutes to go up.
36 locals recommend
A Mountain
201 S Packard DrWalk to the top for sunset. Awesome views. Only takes about 10 minutes to go up.
Everything Else
Tempe's hub of transportation. The light rail and all of the free buses go through here. Plus some of the pay buses as well. A day pass for the light rail and buses is only $4.
9 locals recommend
Tempe Transportation Center
200 E 5th StTempe's hub of transportation. The light rail and all of the free buses go through here. Plus some of the pay buses as well. A day pass for the light rail and buses is only $4.
Food Scene
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveFancy breakfast and ping pong.
Daily Jam
310 S Mill AveBest value breakfast, but still upscale.
Original ChopShop
7158 E 5th AveIf you want very healthy food go here.
Otto Pizza & Pastry
804 S Ash AveGreat local pizza.
Harlow's Cafe
1021 W University DrThe local old style greasy spoon diner.
One of the only authentic cheap eats in the neighborhood. Mexican barbeque. Steak and chicken served with salsa, onions, and beans.
10 locals recommend
El Pollo Supremo
221 W University DrOne of the only authentic cheap eats in the neighborhood. Mexican barbeque. Steak and chicken served with salsa, onions, and beans.
A pasty is like a gourmet hot pocket, and they have many varieties. They also have 3 bars, a jukebox, and a few pool tables. Good for a local dive bar environment.
209 locals recommend
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdA pasty is like a gourmet hot pocket, and they have many varieties. They also have 3 bars, a jukebox, and a few pool tables. Good for a local dive bar environment.
Massive restaurant and bar. Fancy looking. Cocktails, good beer, good wine, and good food. Slightly pricey. Firepits and ping pong. It's worth seeing at least once.
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdMassive restaurant and bar. Fancy looking. Cocktails, good beer, good wine, and good food. Slightly pricey. Firepits and ping pong. It's worth seeing at least once.
When you're feeling lazy and in doubt, call Mr. Hunan. They will deliver. Sometimes in less than 10 minutes. www.mymrhunan.com
Mr Hunan Chinese Restaurant
960 West University DriveWhen you're feeling lazy and in doubt, call Mr. Hunan. They will deliver. Sometimes in less than 10 minutes. www.mymrhunan.com
Great place for typical coffee bar environment. They roast there own coffee and brew there own beer! WiFi included.
158 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveGreat place for typical coffee bar environment. They roast there own coffee and brew there own beer! WiFi included.
Drinks & Nightlife
El Hefe Tempe
640 S Mill AveThe place to get crazy for a night out.
CASA Tempe
5 E 6th StOne of the better spots on Mill Ave.
The tasting room adjoining Tops Liquors. Go here for limited edition fancy beers and small bites.
22 locals recommend
Taste of Tops
403 W University DrThe tasting room adjoining Tops Liquors. Go here for limited edition fancy beers and small bites.
The best liquor store ever. EVER. Their selection of single bottles of beer is unparalleled. Their wine and spirits choices are great too.
8 locals recommend
Tops Liquors
403 W University DrThe best liquor store ever. EVER. Their selection of single bottles of beer is unparalleled. Their wine and spirits choices are great too.
Fancy wine bar. Nice patio. Highly recommend the Monday/Tuesday night deal for a bruschetta board and a bottle of wine at $20.
97 locals recommend
Postino Annex
615 S College AveFancy wine bar. Nice patio. Highly recommend the Monday/Tuesday night deal for a bruschetta board and a bottle of wine at $20.
THE local neighborhood bar. Go here. Sit on the patio. Drink beer. Very recommended.
91 locals recommend
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveTHE local neighborhood bar. Go here. Sit on the patio. Drink beer. Very recommended.
Arts & Culture
Nearby movie theater with reclining couches. Tickets are only $7.
48 locals recommend
AMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill AveNearby movie theater with reclining couches. Tickets are only $7.
Shopping
CVS
802 S Mill AveClosest pharmacy.
Buffalo Exchange
227 W University DrLocal clothing exchange. Interesting store. Good buys.
Essentials
Circle K
119 W University DrClosest convenience store.
The local shop for groceries. Good produce, many eggs, some meat. They have enough to make a meal. They also sell prepared vegetarian food and have a small coffee bar.
31 locals recommend
Tempe Farmers Market
805 S Farmer AveThe local shop for groceries. Good produce, many eggs, some meat. They have enough to make a meal. They also sell prepared vegetarian food and have a small coffee bar.