Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Southern Rail Restaurant
300 W Camelback RdGreat food, outdoor bar
Maizie's Cafe & Bistro
4750 North Central AvenueGood food and drinks
Zookz Sandwiches & Catering
100 E Camelback RdAwesome sandwiches and breakfast
St. Francis
111 E Camelback RdAmazing modern food, great outdoor bar
Dutch Bros
4433 W Camelback RdUnique coffee and coffee drinks
Federal Pizza
5210 N Central AveModern-style, wood-fired pizzas
Joyride Taco House | Central
5202 N Central AveDelicious Mexican food, great bar
Starbucks
340 E McDowell RdClose by for your 'fix' ;)
Camel Central Plaza
24 W Camelback RdThe Prime Chinese Food
The Refuge Café
2422 N 7th AveRestaurant, bar and coffee
Pane Bianco
4404 N Central AveGreat gourmet Italian
Twirl Frozen Yogurt
4700 N Central AveGreat self-service frozen yogurt place; cool atmosphere.
French Grocery
5345 North 7th AvenueContinental, creole; cafe, market and wine bar.
Sylvia's La Canasta Mexican Express & Drive Thru
720 W Indian School RdAuthentic Mexican food
Casual BYOB restaurant (beer, wine & sake only) serving sushi & Japanese entrees
38 locals recommend
Hana Japanese Eatery
5524 N 7th AveCasual BYOB restaurant (beer, wine & sake only) serving sushi & Japanese entrees
5344 N 7th Ave
5344 North 7th AvenueWith drive-thru
Cafe offering many sandwiches, plus a small selection of European specialty groceries
Cheese 'n Stuff
5042 N Central AveCafe offering many sandwiches, plus a small selection of European specialty groceries
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveModern Asian fusion spot...favorite with local celebs
PHX Burrito House
4140 7th AveAmazing burritos and Mexican food
Diamond Chinese Restaurant
4402 North 7th AvenueDive...but great food.
Los Compadres
4414 7th AveAuthentic Mexican food...best for take out.
Thai E-San
616 W Indian School RdAuthentic Thai...full bar
Copper Star Coffee
4220 N 7th AveTotally unique coffee spot...hip, young vibe
Melrose Kitchen
4306 N 7th AveGood classic American diner food
Joe's Diner
4515 N 7th AveClassic diner food...great breakfast
Harley's Italian Bistro
4221 North 7th AvenueExcellent Italian
Segal's Oasis Grill & Kosher Foods
4818 North 7th StreetGreat 'grill foods'
Hip, modern bakeshop crafting sweet treats with organic, locally sourced ingredients
35 locals recommend
Urban Cookies Bakeshop
2325 N 7th StHip, modern bakeshop crafting sweet treats with organic, locally sourced ingredients
SoChu House
2801 N Central AveAwesome Asian fusion spot, cool bar and night life
Durant's
2611 N Central AveClassic, highend steakhouse
Woody's Macayo
Original Mexican restaurant to downtown area; circa 1945
First Watch
3110 N Central AveAwesome breakfast restaurant
Honey Bear's BBQ
2824 N Central AveDive BBQ spot with awesome food
Alexi's Grill
3550 N Central AveNice, upper-scale restaurant and bar
Oven+Vine
14 W Vernon AveHip, cool restaurant and bar inside an historic home
Classic Phoenix Italian restaurant...cool place for a decent plate of pasta
20 locals recommend
The Old Spaghetti Factory
1418 N Central AveClassic Phoenix Italian restaurant...cool place for a decent plate of pasta
105 W Portland St
105 West Portland StreetGreat local spot...nice bar and patio
Long-standing counter-service eatery providing sushi & other standard Japanese meals
13 locals recommend
Blue Fin
1401 N Central AveLong-standing counter-service eatery providing sushi & other standard Japanese meals
Hip outdoor coffee stand with neighboring urban park
60 locals recommend
Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
4221 N 7th AveHip outdoor coffee stand with neighboring urban park
The Wild Thaiger
2631 N Central AveGreat Thai
Lenny's Burger Shop
2530 N Central AveOriginal-style burger shop of the '50s
Drinks & Nightlife
Hula's Modern Tiki
5114 N 7th StCool Hawaiian themed bar and restaurant
Windsor
5223 N Central AveIndoor/outdoor bar and dining
Unique wine bar with great food (and excellent micro beer selections)
215 locals recommend
Postino Central
5144 N Central AveUnique wine bar with great food (and excellent micro beer selections)
Char's Has the Blues
4631 N 7th AveOne of Phoenix's Best Blues Bars
Bar - wine, beer and coffee - and book store
38 locals recommend
Changing Hands Bookstore & First Draft Book Bar
300 W Camelback RdBar - wine, beer and coffee - and book store
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveBar - cocktails and coffee - and restaurant
Sun Up Brewing Company
330 E Camelback RdUnique, local micro-brewery
HB Hanratty's Pub
537 E Camelback RdNice local bar with billiards and darts
George and Dragon English Pub
4240 N Central AveClassic English Pub
Central Wine
4236 North Central AvenueHip wine bar
Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar
2603 N Central AveUnique restaurant and wine bar
Pizza People Pub
1326 N Central AveCool local pizza and Italian spot
Essentials
AJ's Fine Foods
5017 North Central AvenueFull-service grocery with gourmet foods
fresh & easy
655 W Indian School RdGreat variety of fresh foods
Everything Else
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
6510 W Happy Valley RdBank and ATM
KaK
4700 N Central AveDeserts and bakery
LA Fitness
710 W Camelback RdGym; day passes available
42 W Mariposa St
42 West Mariposa StreetGreat option for travel to midtown, downtown, airport and Tempe.
Shopping
See's Candies
132 East Camelback RoadEstablished in 1921, hand-made chocolates and candy
Arts & Culture
Snapdragon Salon
347 E Camelback RdSalon and spa; cool mid-century modern building
Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School RdLarge city park, playground, lake, etc.
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StHome of the Arizona Diamondbacks
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StHome of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd StEasy access via car/taxi and/or Light Rail
Comerica Theatre
400 W Washington StConcert venue
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveNative American and Arizona history museum
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveGreat collection and installations