Sara's Guidebook
Food scene
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdCute casual place to grab coffee, beer and a quick bite!
Best locally roasted coffee and it's right near Oldtown shops to mill around with your coffee.
158 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveBest locally roasted coffee and it's right near Oldtown shops to mill around with your coffee.
Alo Cafe
6960 E 1st StCozy hidden spot for breakfast with simple, yummy menu
Go for brunch and sit outside enjoy the view of camelback mtn. Or come back at night for pizza and wine. Tons of vegan and gluten free options!
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StGo for brunch and sit outside enjoy the view of camelback mtn. Or come back at night for pizza and wine. Tons of vegan and gluten free options!
Delish, can be a casual but romantic dinnner date, walkable to bars after. Order the pad thai and spring rolls.
40 locals recommend
Malee's Thai Bistro
7131 E Main StDelish, can be a casual but romantic dinnner date, walkable to bars after. Order the pad thai and spring rolls.
If you're on the East side of the valley, great sammies... Just do it!
42 locals recommend
Worth Takeaway
218 W Main StIf you're on the East side of the valley, great sammies... Just do it!
Neighborhoods
Take the bike path from Oldtown west through Arcadia. Beautiful homes, lots of citrus trees and stop at Arcadia Tavern, the Vig or The Attic for a beer before heading back.
35 locals recommend
Arcadia
Take the bike path from Oldtown west through Arcadia. Beautiful homes, lots of citrus trees and stop at Arcadia Tavern, the Vig or The Attic for a beer before heading back.
Sightseeing
Four square blocks including several museums, historic buildings, restaurants and gift shops. Home to the Arizona Science Center, Rosson House Museum, Pizzeria Bianco, Nobuo at Teeter House, Royal Coffee, and The Rose and Crown Pub. The park also hosts many special events, cultural festivals and private functions.
15 locals recommend
Heritage & Science Park/Historic Heritage Square
113 N 6th StFour square blocks including several museums, historic buildings, restaurants and gift shops. Home to the Arizona Science Center, Rosson House Museum, Pizzeria Bianco, Nobuo at Teeter House, Royal Coffee, and The Rose and Crown Pub. The park also hosts many special events, cultural festivals and private functions.
Experience the peace and beauty of Ro Ho En! Enjoy serene landscapes and unique views at every turn of the path. Your visit to the garden will be a refreshing and rewarding escape from the busy city
183 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveExperience the peace and beauty of Ro Ho En! Enjoy serene landscapes and unique views at every turn of the path. Your visit to the garden will be a refreshing and rewarding escape from the busy city
Live music
Underground music venue featuring billiards, darts and other games, craft beer and handcrafted cocktails. Live music every night. M-F 4pm-2am; Sat-Sun 6pm-2am
186 locals recommend
Valley Bar
130 N Central AveUnderground music venue featuring billiards, darts and other games, craft beer and handcrafted cocktails. Live music every night. M-F 4pm-2am; Sat-Sun 6pm-2am
An intimate venue for national touring artists, a 21-plus lounge featuring live music, special events, full bar and kitchen. M-W 11am-1am; Th-F 11am-2am; Sat-Sun 6pm-2am; Happy hour: M 11am-6pm; Tue-F 3pm-6pm.
204 locals recommend
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveAn intimate venue for national touring artists, a 21-plus lounge featuring live music, special events, full bar and kitchen. M-W 11am-1am; Th-F 11am-2am; Sat-Sun 6pm-2am; Happy hour: M 11am-6pm; Tue-F 3pm-6pm.