Guidebook for Tempe
Drinks & Nightlife
Mills Modern Social
83 East Broadway RoadBig / Crazy / Fun!
Quiet and off the beaten path The Shop has drinks and laid-back nightlife. Sometimes a food truck or two. Great locally crafted beer!
19 locals recommend
The Shop Beer Co.
922 W 1st StQuiet and off the beaten path The Shop has drinks and laid-back nightlife. Sometimes a food truck or two. Great locally crafted beer!
Food Scene
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveGreat breakfast!
Cafe Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine
849 W University DrThe food at Lalibela is very good ---
Within walking distance, GP is very popular among the locals. They have good food and a million drinks!
11 locals recommend
The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge
2700 South Mill AvenueWithin walking distance, GP is very popular among the locals. They have good food and a million drinks!
Postino Annex
615 S College AveGood food - more for a nice dinner.
Our famiy all-time-favorite Mexican Restaurant. We have been patrons for 40 years. Tell them Breanna sent you (they will laugh).
7 locals recommend
Casa Reynoso
3138 S Mill AveOur famiy all-time-favorite Mexican Restaurant. We have been patrons for 40 years. Tell them Breanna sent you (they will laugh).
An ASU area favorite, this locally owned coffee house is GREAT.
158 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveAn ASU area favorite, this locally owned coffee house is GREAT.
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveBest brew/pub food anywhere ... EVER !!
Okay, it's not easy to get a seat. Crazy popular, going at an off time. Amazing beer, great food and every kind of people. They have this Oatmeal Stout milkshake ... hahahaha
187 locals recommend
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StOkay, it's not easy to get a seat. Crazy popular, going at an off time. Amazing beer, great food and every kind of people. They have this Oatmeal Stout milkshake ... hahahaha
Good "thin crust" pizza close by -- there's a take-out window.
Red Devil | Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
208 W Southern AveGood "thin crust" pizza close by -- there's a take-out window.
This is my favorite nearby/quick/healthy --- I order the red curry chicken (mild!) :) Pretty sure it's on Door Dash.
38 locals recommend
Thai Basil
403 W University DrThis is my favorite nearby/quick/healthy --- I order the red curry chicken (mild!) :) Pretty sure it's on Door Dash.
Harlow's Cafe
1021 W University DrBreakfast !!
Parks & Nature
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyDesert Botanical Garden
See all the beauty of a desert in one stop --
Boat rentals --- or just walk the lake. Always activty at the lake ----
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveBoat rentals --- or just walk the lake. Always activty at the lake ----
Arts & Culture
Arizona history buffs and those new to our history will all enjoy this museum.
15 locals recommend
AZ Heritage Center
1300 N College Ave Arizona history buffs and those new to our history will all enjoy this museum.
ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest AveCheck their web site for availabilty of NYC shows ---
So much going on at the TCA -- plays, concernts, and always a wonderful art display. On Wednesday's local artists provide a free open mic from 6:00 to whenever everyone gets a turn. It's actually good and there's a wine bar. The view of the lake from the lobby of TCA is breathtaking ----
92 locals recommend
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwySo much going on at the TCA -- plays, concernts, and always a wonderful art display. On Wednesday's local artists provide a free open mic from 6:00 to whenever everyone gets a turn. It's actually good and there's a wine bar. The view of the lake from the lobby of TCA is breathtaking ----
Neighbor across the street is the curator, always wonderful displays -- timely and interesting!
56 locals recommend
ASU Art Museum
51 E 10th StNeighbor across the street is the curator, always wonderful displays -- timely and interesting!
Shopping
Outdoor mall with movies, restaurants and bars. The outer mall is big box (Target, JC Penney, Old Navy). Evverything is at the market ---
59 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace station
Outdoor mall with movies, restaurants and bars. The outer mall is big box (Target, JC Penney, Old Navy). Evverything is at the market ---
South Mill Avenue
South Mill AvenueThere is a variety of shops on Mill Avenue ---
Nike, M K, Columbia, Katie Spade, Coach, ASICS, BOSS, Ralph Lauren, Lucky, Sunglass Hut, Levi's ... and more! Located on the Gila River Indian Community about 20 minutes south on the I-10.
118 locals recommend
Phoenix Premium Outlets
4976 Premium Outlets WayNike, M K, Columbia, Katie Spade, Coach, ASICS, BOSS, Ralph Lauren, Lucky, Sunglass Hut, Levi's ... and more! Located on the Gila River Indian Community about 20 minutes south on the I-10.
Essentials
Fry's Food And Drug
3255 S Rural RdA discont tag is on your house key ---
Safeway
926 E Broadway RdNear ASU ---
Walgreen's Plaza
1709 East Southern AvenueThis is a drug store - right on the corner of Mill and Broadway.
Trader Joe's
6460 S McClintock DrWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StGetting Around
Take the Orbit north to the 3rd Street stop for Lightrail (maps in your room). Uber is very good in this area ---
9 locals recommend
Tempe Transportation Center
200 E 5th StTake the Orbit north to the 3rd Street stop for Lightrail (maps in your room). Uber is very good in this area ---