Desert Vibes Guidebook
Food scene
Federal is a favorite! Everything is delicious, but their pizza is a must. Make the reservation if it's a Friday or Saturday evening.
93 locals recommend
Federal Pizza
5210 N Central AveFederal is a favorite! Everything is delicious, but their pizza is a must. Make the reservation if it's a Friday or Saturday evening.
New Mexican cuisine. Pronounced ro-ker-ee means “Smokehouse” in Dutch and features a great selection of steaks, chops, fresh fish and “small plates”. Don’t miss the downstairs Cellar Bar!
57 locals recommend
Rokerij
6335 N 16th StNew Mexican cuisine. Pronounced ro-ker-ee means “Smokehouse” in Dutch and features a great selection of steaks, chops, fresh fish and “small plates”. Don’t miss the downstairs Cellar Bar!
Postino Central
5144 N Central AveA fave! Boards, bruschetta, and wine.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
11055 N Scottsdale RdIf you're looking for a delicious unique burger.
Snooze is a total breakfast vibe. Be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation.
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2045 E Camelback RdSnooze is a total breakfast vibe. Be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation.
Churn
5223 N Central AveWhimsical ice cream & treat shop.
This coffeehouse is walking distance! Great coffee, pan dulce, and tamales. Yes, tamales! The pan dulce and tamales are from La Purisima Bakery. It’s a local, it’s authentic Mexican pastries and delicacies. I grew up going to La Purisima with my family.
Esso Coffeehouse
4700 N 12th StThis coffeehouse is walking distance! Great coffee, pan dulce, and tamales. Yes, tamales! The pan dulce and tamales are from La Purisima Bakery. It’s a local, it’s authentic Mexican pastries and delicacies. I grew up going to La Purisima with my family.
Eclectic bar and restaurant. Hip and roomy venue with ping-pong tables & cornhole.
118 locals recommend
The Yard
5640 N 7th StEclectic bar and restaurant. Hip and roomy venue with ping-pong tables & cornhole.
Family Fun
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StPhoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveOdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdDesert Botanical Garden
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyHeard Museum
2301 N Central AveJapanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveLisa Sette Gallery
210 East Catalina DriveOrpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams StTrails
Rocky hiking destination with two major trails featuring steep elevation gains & sweeping views.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveRocky hiking destination with two major trails featuring steep elevation gains & sweeping views.
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
2421 E Northern AveMiles of hiking and biking trails.
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 Piestewa Peak DriveGreat hiking and views of the city skyline.
Shopping Destinations
Uptown Plaza
100 E Camelback RdBiltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdScottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdScottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdGrocery
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StAJ's Fine Foods
5017 North Central Avenue