Guidebook for Phoenix

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Guidebook for Phoenix

Food Scene

This place is fantastic if you're looking for a hip scene that appreciates the arts and culture. There are a host of rooms where you can work, chat or relax--rooms with music playing, quiet rooms and nice outdoor spaces as well.
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Lux Central
4402 N Central Ave
259 recommandé par les habitants
This place is fantastic if you're looking for a hip scene that appreciates the arts and culture. There are a host of rooms where you can work, chat or relax--rooms with music playing, quiet rooms and nice outdoor spaces as well.
Chill place to have a morning cup of coffee or tea!
48 recommandé par les habitants
Giant Coffee
1437 N 1st St
48 recommandé par les habitants
Chill place to have a morning cup of coffee or tea!
This is a throwback in time. You'll be looking around for Al Capone and his gang. A terrific, old world steak house. Don't worry, if you find yourself walking through the kitchen to enter, you're in the right place!
137 recommandé par les habitants
Durant's
2611 N Central Ave
137 recommandé par les habitants
This is a throwback in time. You'll be looking around for Al Capone and his gang. A terrific, old world steak house. Don't worry, if you find yourself walking through the kitchen to enter, you're in the right place!
Cool space, good Asian fusion dishes. The menu changes seasonally.
83 recommandé par les habitants
Clever Koi
4236 N Central Ave
83 recommandé par les habitants
Cool space, good Asian fusion dishes. The menu changes seasonally.
Brunch is quite lovely here.
93 recommandé par les habitants
St. Francis
111 E Camelback Rd
93 recommandé par les habitants
Brunch is quite lovely here.
Our favorite Sunday brunch spot. The staff is always terrific and the owners are simply wonderful. They know how to run a business and see to it that their guests remain happy. The food is locally procured--as much as possible, and healthy to boot.
54 recommandé par les habitants
fàme caffe
4700 N Central Ave
54 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite Sunday brunch spot. The staff is always terrific and the owners are simply wonderful. They know how to run a business and see to it that their guests remain happy. The food is locally procured--as much as possible, and healthy to boot.
Olive + Vine is a local hideaway with terrific food. There is indoor and outdoor space to eat, drink and play. Dylan and Michelle own the place and they see to it that you're having an enjoyable time.
14 W Vernon Ave
14 West Vernon Avenue
Olive + Vine is a local hideaway with terrific food. There is indoor and outdoor space to eat, drink and play. Dylan and Michelle own the place and they see to it that you're having an enjoyable time.
An authentic experience. It took us some time to find a place we trust--this is it.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Harumi Sushi
101 W Adams St
41 recommandé par les habitants
An authentic experience. It took us some time to find a place we trust--this is it.
Enjoy a great lunch in this unique space. The mozzarella tomato sandwich on oven fired bread made there each day is the favorite.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Pane Bianco
4404 N Central Ave
42 recommandé par les habitants
Enjoy a great lunch in this unique space. The mozzarella tomato sandwich on oven fired bread made there each day is the favorite.
No frills, just food--good Italian pizzeria that reminds me of the food I used to get when I lived in NJ.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Pinos Pizza Al Centro
139 W Thomas Rd
13 recommandé par les habitants
No frills, just food--good Italian pizzeria that reminds me of the food I used to get when I lived in NJ.
YUM!
77 recommandé par les habitants
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup
3313 N 7th St
77 recommandé par les habitants
YUM!
Great wine bar. If you're here on Tuesday night, enjoy a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $20. If you don't like what you see, there are a dozen other restaurants within walking distance.
215 recommandé par les habitants
Postino Central
5144 N Central Ave
215 recommandé par les habitants
Great wine bar. If you're here on Tuesday night, enjoy a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $20. If you don't like what you see, there are a dozen other restaurants within walking distance.
A buzzing spot morning and afternoon, this is a great place to work, or meet for a conversation. They also offer a limited menu for breakfast and lunch if you're in need of something more than coffee.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Press Coffee
200 East Van Buren Street
15 recommandé par les habitants
A buzzing spot morning and afternoon, this is a great place to work, or meet for a conversation. They also offer a limited menu for breakfast and lunch if you're in need of something more than coffee.
It doesn't get more local and basic as this nearly hidden spot. Seating is outdoors only, and it's walk-up service. Don't let that stop you however. This little old house has good coffee and for about $5 you can enjoy a laté and waffle with syrup or nutella. Check their hours online as the spot closes early and typically not open on Sunday.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Birdhaus Coffeebar
10 W Vernon Ave
11 recommandé par les habitants
It doesn't get more local and basic as this nearly hidden spot. Seating is outdoors only, and it's walk-up service. Don't let that stop you however. This little old house has good coffee and for about $5 you can enjoy a laté and waffle with syrup or nutella. Check their hours online as the spot closes early and typically not open on Sunday.
Great brunch, if you're okay with a bit of a noisy spot. This place is fun, and has been here for decades. There is a nice bar, good coffee, and casual dining spaces indoors and out. It is walk-up ordering service. Their pastry's are quite yummy too! If you visit on a Saturday morning, the parking lot and adjacent spaces are occupied by a relatively large farmers market (mid-summer months excluded) where you're bound to find something to enjoy.
115 recommandé par les habitants
Phoenix Public Market
115 recommandé par les habitants
Great brunch, if you're okay with a bit of a noisy spot. This place is fun, and has been here for decades. There is a nice bar, good coffee, and casual dining spaces indoors and out. It is walk-up ordering service. Their pastry's are quite yummy too! If you visit on a Saturday morning, the parking lot and adjacent spaces are occupied by a relatively large farmers market (mid-summer months excluded) where you're bound to find something to enjoy.

Drinks & Nightlife

A must see. This isn't fancy, but not too gritty. There are old games to play, like ski-ball and table hockey, spots to lounge and friendly locals younger and older who will welcome you in.
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Valley Bar
130 N Central Ave
186 recommandé par les habitants
A must see. This isn't fancy, but not too gritty. There are old games to play, like ski-ball and table hockey, spots to lounge and friendly locals younger and older who will welcome you in.
Cool rooftop bar and lounge. Great pool scene too.
20 recommandé par les habitants
The Clarendon Hotel and Spa by GreenTree
401 W Clarendon Ave
20 recommandé par les habitants
Cool rooftop bar and lounge. Great pool scene too.

Parks & Nature

A favorite of locals and tourists alike. Be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. We often carry extra bottles for tourists when we go up the mountains. Dehydration is a serious deal in the desert.
1752 recommandé par les habitants
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drive
1752 recommandé par les habitants
A favorite of locals and tourists alike. Be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. We often carry extra bottles for tourists when we go up the mountains. Dehydration is a serious deal in the desert.
There are a dozen trail heads here for the advanced to the casual hiker. All the trails offer spectacular views and will allow you to commune with the beautiful desert landscape.
126 recommandé par les habitants
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak Dr
126 recommandé par les habitants
There are a dozen trail heads here for the advanced to the casual hiker. All the trails offer spectacular views and will allow you to commune with the beautiful desert landscape.
Take the 7th Ave. trail head for a more secluded, less visited side of the butte if you're looking for a quieter hike with fewer people around.
Shaw Butte
Take the 7th Ave. trail head for a more secluded, less visited side of the butte if you're looking for a quieter hike with fewer people around.
A botanical garden like none you've ever seen before. Enjoy the desert's beauty day or night in an almost surreal setting. Dine at Gertrude's.
1231 recommandé par les habitants
Jardin botanique du désert
1231 recommandé par les habitants
A botanical garden like none you've ever seen before. Enjoy the desert's beauty day or night in an almost surreal setting. Dine at Gertrude's.

Arts & Culture

World renowned American Indian museum.
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Heard Museum
2301 N Central Ave
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World renowned American Indian museum.
This place rocks! So glad we have our memberships...
686 recommandé par les habitants
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central Ave
686 recommandé par les habitants
This place rocks! So glad we have our memberships...
Tours are offered daily. There is also a genealogical library visitors are encouraged to use.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library
1106 N Central Ave
10 recommandé par les habitants
Tours are offered daily. There is also a genealogical library visitors are encouraged to use.
A beautiful modern, steel and glass structure that offers terrific views from the top floor. This is a community melting pot.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Bibliothèque centrale Burton Barr
1221 N Central Ave
57 recommandé par les habitants
A beautiful modern, steel and glass structure that offers terrific views from the top floor. This is a community melting pot.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd St
59 recommandé par les habitants
24 recommandé par les habitants
Arizona Opera
1636 N Central Ave
24 recommandé par les habitants
Intimate yet sophisticated--located next to the Phoenix Art Museum.
42 recommandé par les habitants
The Phoenix Theatre Company
1825 N Central Ave
42 recommandé par les habitants
Intimate yet sophisticated--located next to the Phoenix Art Museum.

Essentials

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Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd
413 recommandé par les habitants
17 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens Pharmacy
3402 N Central Ave
17 recommandé par les habitants
12 recommandé par les habitants
Circle K
602 N 1st Ave
12 recommandé par les habitants

Getting Around

Light rail trains stop a few minutes walk from the house.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Encanto/Central Ave station
6 recommandé par les habitants
Light rail trains stop a few minutes walk from the house.
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Uber Phoenix
1414 W Broadway Rd
50 recommandé par les habitants

Shopping

If you're looking for a topnotch, locally owned, and well curated, beautifully designed store with a motif for modern, look no further. The space even boasts a small cafe with master baristas. If you're into a great experience, visit For The People.
6 recommandé par les habitants
For The People
5102 N Central Ave
6 recommandé par les habitants
If you're looking for a topnotch, locally owned, and well curated, beautifully designed store with a motif for modern, look no further. The space even boasts a small cafe with master baristas. If you're into a great experience, visit For The People.
An outdoor, local shopping mall in the neighborhood, you can find a high-end grocer for all of the finest goods and unique epicurean desires. The plaza has everything from food to furniture to yoga. Checkout their list of tenants here: http://uptownplazaphx.com/the-tenants/
28 recommandé par les habitants
Uptown Plaza
100 E Camelback Rd
28 recommandé par les habitants
An outdoor, local shopping mall in the neighborhood, you can find a high-end grocer for all of the finest goods and unique epicurean desires. The plaza has everything from food to furniture to yoga. Checkout their list of tenants here: http://uptownplazaphx.com/the-tenants/