Guidebook for Tempe and Environs:
Our favorite places
Food Scene
You can easily walk from the Bicycle House-it's only 3 blocks. and they have wonderful salads and pasta dishes..and a full bar. You can eat outdoors as well as indoors. It's the neighborhood go-to restaurant.
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Perfect Pear Bistro
603 W University DrYou can easily walk from the Bicycle House-it's only 3 blocks. and they have wonderful salads and pasta dishes..and a full bar. You can eat outdoors as well as indoors. It's the neighborhood go-to restaurant.
Best coffee in town! They import and roast their own blends. Always fresh. Very popular with neighborhood and university people. A 5-minute walk from here.
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Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveBest coffee in town! They import and roast their own blends. Always fresh. Very popular with neighborhood and university people. A 5-minute walk from here.
Great selection of local and imported beers, great pub food selections. Lots of activity, next door to a really good movie theatre-AMC.
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Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveGreat selection of local and imported beers, great pub food selections. Lots of activity, next door to a really good movie theatre-AMC.
Fresh and healthy menu selections, a Tempe classic started by ASU grad students 30+ years ago and going strong. Love their lavosh pizza.
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Pita Jungle - Tempe
4 E University DrFresh and healthy menu selections, a Tempe classic started by ASU grad students 30+ years ago and going strong. Love their lavosh pizza.
Vibrant and busy with really good food and a full bar. Games available-cornhole etc, live music at night. Popular with city staffers and students.
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The Yard At Farmer Arts District
149 S Farmer AveVibrant and busy with really good food and a full bar. Games available-cornhole etc, live music at night. Popular with city staffers and students.
Another walkable casual dining spot. Great pizza and antipasti plus beer and wine offerings. Always crowded and bustling. A neighborhood favorite.
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Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveAnother walkable casual dining spot. Great pizza and antipasti plus beer and wine offerings. Always crowded and bustling. A neighborhood favorite.
Our favorite location is in the Town and Country Center at the above address.
James Beard award-winning chef Chris Bianco's low key and comfortable pizza restaurant. A favorite of Oprah Winfrey and Jimmy Kimmel, this pizza is arguably the best in the country. Recipes from the old country are available as well, often prepared by mama in the kitchen. Don't miss this incredible place!
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Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StOur favorite location is in the Town and Country Center at the above address.
James Beard award-winning chef Chris Bianco's low key and comfortable pizza restaurant. A favorite of Oprah Winfrey and Jimmy Kimmel, this pizza is arguably the best in the country. Recipes from the old country are available as well, often prepared by mama in the kitchen. Don't miss this incredible place!
NEW LOCATION: 4117 N. 16th St.
Best Mexican restaurant in Phoenix! Locally sourced produce and ingredients in the most authentic recipes. Full bar and many Mexican beers and soft drinks. Check to be sure they're open!
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La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetNEW LOCATION: 4117 N. 16th St.
Best Mexican restaurant in Phoenix! Locally sourced produce and ingredients in the most authentic recipes. Full bar and many Mexican beers and soft drinks. Check to be sure they're open!
In the Melrose District-4221 N. 7th Avenue
The best and most unique hotdog offerings ever! Only the best local ingredients are sourced for amazing dog options served on naan bread with fried pickles often accompanying. Also available are their incredible donuts. If you're up and about early morning head downtown and check it out. Full bar and dozens of local and imported beers. Our little dog Emma is framed on the wall!
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Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
4221 N 7th AveIn the Melrose District-4221 N. 7th Avenue
The best and most unique hotdog offerings ever! Only the best local ingredients are sourced for amazing dog options served on naan bread with fried pickles often accompanying. Also available are their incredible donuts. If you're up and about early morning head downtown and check it out. Full bar and dozens of local and imported beers. Our little dog Emma is framed on the wall!
Khai Hoan has received numerous "Best of Phoenix" awards from Phoenix Magazine for the best Vietnamese cuisine in town. Family owned and operated, the service is wonderful and all the food choices are superb. It's one of our favorites and is close to the Bicycle House.
Khai Hoan Restaurant
1537 E Apache BlvdKhai Hoan has received numerous "Best of Phoenix" awards from Phoenix Magazine for the best Vietnamese cuisine in town. Family owned and operated, the service is wonderful and all the food choices are superb. It's one of our favorites and is close to the Bicycle House.
In the same location as Khai Hoan, Haji-Baba is a local treasure. Another family-owned restaurant (30+ years)featuring Middle Eastern comfort food. My favorite is the chicken shwarma sandwich, while Denis favors the full plate of Chicken Shwarma. Great tabouli and humus in a neighborhood setting. The dining area is located right inside an amazing grocery store with the freshest spices and baklava made on site. We've beed regulars for 30 years.
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Haji-Baba
1513 E Apache BlvdIn the same location as Khai Hoan, Haji-Baba is a local treasure. Another family-owned restaurant (30+ years)featuring Middle Eastern comfort food. My favorite is the chicken shwarma sandwich, while Denis favors the full plate of Chicken Shwarma. Great tabouli and humus in a neighborhood setting. The dining area is located right inside an amazing grocery store with the freshest spices and baklava made on site. We've beed regulars for 30 years.
Farmers & small food makers sell goods at Downtown Phoenix Public Farmers Market. This outdoor spot is open on Wednesdays & seasonally on weekends.
Address: 721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Definitely a wonderful destination on Saturday mornings . Check their website for further info.
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Open Air Market
720 N Central AveFarmers & small food makers sell goods at Downtown Phoenix Public Farmers Market. This outdoor spot is open on Wednesdays & seasonally on weekends.
Address: 721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Definitely a wonderful destination on Saturday mornings . Check their website for further info.
Otto's is small, cozy and speedy. In less than 15 minutes, New York-style pizza that has homemade dough, sauce to die for, freshly sliced toppings and only the best mozzarella can be yours. Slices are made every ten minutes and you can pick any toppings you like including spinach, artichoke, green olives, pepperoncini, meatballs, feta and many more. Order massive calzone or a pizza rolls. Otto's has French and Italian sandwiches such as Monte Cristos, steak filets, and chicken croissants that will make your taste buds dance. And it's right next door to Casey Moores Oyster House-on Ash Ave. Walkable.
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Otto Pizza & Pastry
804 S Ash AveOtto's is small, cozy and speedy. In less than 15 minutes, New York-style pizza that has homemade dough, sauce to die for, freshly sliced toppings and only the best mozzarella can be yours. Slices are made every ten minutes and you can pick any toppings you like including spinach, artichoke, green olives, pepperoncini, meatballs, feta and many more. Order massive calzone or a pizza rolls. Otto's has French and Italian sandwiches such as Monte Cristos, steak filets, and chicken croissants that will make your taste buds dance. And it's right next door to Casey Moores Oyster House-on Ash Ave. Walkable.
In 1947, The Stockyards, Arizona’s Original Steakhouse, opened its doors for the first time with a menu focused solely on its historical past: beef. Staying true to its heritage, The Stockyards’ menu continues to feature only the finest corn-fed, aged steaks and prime rib. With an emphasis on hearty flavors, The Stockyards' “New West Cuisine” embraces the culture and culinary trends of the Southwest, utilizing the freshest and highest quality indigenous ingredients in new and innovative ways. To date, The Stockyards remains a part of local history and a favorite gathering place for Arizonans. You'll be stepping back in time surrounded by mementos from ranches and films. A special occasion venue and pricey, but amazing!!
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The Stockyards Steakhouse
5009 E Washington StIn 1947, The Stockyards, Arizona’s Original Steakhouse, opened its doors for the first time with a menu focused solely on its historical past: beef. Staying true to its heritage, The Stockyards’ menu continues to feature only the finest corn-fed, aged steaks and prime rib. With an emphasis on hearty flavors, The Stockyards' “New West Cuisine” embraces the culture and culinary trends of the Southwest, utilizing the freshest and highest quality indigenous ingredients in new and innovative ways. To date, The Stockyards remains a part of local history and a favorite gathering place for Arizonans. You'll be stepping back in time surrounded by mementos from ranches and films. A special occasion venue and pricey, but amazing!!
This functional eatery with a retro vibe specializes in Central Texas–style BBQ & traditional sides. Considered the best BBQ in town, it's on University Dr going west. If you love BBQ don't miss this place!!
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Little Miss BBQ-University
4301 E University DrThis functional eatery with a retro vibe specializes in Central Texas–style BBQ & traditional sides. Considered the best BBQ in town, it's on University Dr going west. If you love BBQ don't miss this place!!
Open only for breakfast, brunch and lunch, but so wonderful! Everything is fresh and filling! All our guests have loved this place. And it's walking distance from your house.
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First Watch
111 W University DrOpen only for breakfast, brunch and lunch, but so wonderful! Everything is fresh and filling! All our guests have loved this place. And it's walking distance from your house.
The best Farmer's Market in town! Featuring the best vendors and the best selection of produce and locally sourced items. Located on the grounds of North Phoenix Church with abundant free parking.
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Uptown Farmers Market
5757 N Central AveThe best Farmer's Market in town! Featuring the best vendors and the best selection of produce and locally sourced items. Located on the grounds of North Phoenix Church with abundant free parking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood outdoor hangout with terrific pub food (and oysters inside). Great selection of beers. Indoor bar is a local tradition. Students, neighbors, dog people...you never know what you'll see. This is our favorite laid back place to hang out! And its only 2 blocks away-corner of 9th and Ash.
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Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveGreat neighborhood outdoor hangout with terrific pub food (and oysters inside). Great selection of beers. Indoor bar is a local tradition. Students, neighbors, dog people...you never know what you'll see. This is our favorite laid back place to hang out! And its only 2 blocks away-corner of 9th and Ash.
Arts & Culture
Fabulous collection of Native American art and culture. The collection of Katsina dolls is spectacular! The Heard features traditional and emerging artists and is the perfect introduction to the southwest.
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Μουσείο Χερντ
2301 N Central AveFabulous collection of Native American art and culture. The collection of Katsina dolls is spectacular! The Heard features traditional and emerging artists and is the perfect introduction to the southwest.
Although it's some distance from Tempe-in north Phoenix, the MIM has the most spectacular collection of instruments staged in their country of origin. Allow an entire afternoon for sure and a whole day if music is your passion. There's a restaurant inside so you won't go hungry if you spend the day. There is also an amazing concert space that has no bad seats. It's small and wonderful.
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Μουσείο Μουσικών Οργάνων
4725 E Mayo BlvdAlthough it's some distance from Tempe-in north Phoenix, the MIM has the most spectacular collection of instruments staged in their country of origin. Allow an entire afternoon for sure and a whole day if music is your passion. There's a restaurant inside so you won't go hungry if you spend the day. There is also an amazing concert space that has no bad seats. It's small and wonderful.
Phoenix Art Museum has opened doors to world-class exhibitions, its comprehensive collections, and meaningful moments of learning and connection for 60 years.A really impressive collection of photography and pop art. Great gift shop, too.
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Μουσείο Τέχνης του Φοίνιξ
1625 N Central AvePhoenix Art Museum has opened doors to world-class exhibitions, its comprehensive collections, and meaningful moments of learning and connection for 60 years.A really impressive collection of photography and pop art. Great gift shop, too.
Parks & Nature
The campus of ASU is an officially designated arboretum. There are some trees that are on the national registry. I especially like to walk over on the weekend morning when there are no students.
Be sure to visit the ASU Art Museum on the SE corner of Mill Ave and 10th Street-free and open to the public. Gammage Auditorium on campus was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and touring Broadway plays are regular features.
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Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueThe campus of ASU is an officially designated arboretum. There are some trees that are on the national registry. I especially like to walk over on the weekend morning when there are no students.
Be sure to visit the ASU Art Museum on the SE corner of Mill Ave and 10th Street-free and open to the public. Gammage Auditorium on campus was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and touring Broadway plays are regular features.
A phenomenal collection and display of native and exotic desert-adapted plants. Stunning paths to follow and wonderful birds and critters to watch. Best time to go is late afternoon or early morning when it is less crowded. There a very good restaurant in the garden, Gertrude's, great for sunday brunch or sunset cocktails.
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Desert Botanical Garden
A phenomenal collection and display of native and exotic desert-adapted plants. Stunning paths to follow and wonderful birds and critters to watch. Best time to go is late afternoon or early morning when it is less crowded. There a very good restaurant in the garden, Gertrude's, great for sunday brunch or sunset cocktails.
There's so much to see and do that it will take too much space here. We walk to the lake with the dogs at least twice a week. Check out the website for inspiration.
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Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveThere's so much to see and do that it will take too much space here. We walk to the lake with the dogs at least twice a week. Check out the website for inspiration.
Groceries
All these grocery stores are nearby. Whole Foods is walkable.
Sprouts features natural products, wines, beers, produce-much organic. Good breads, prepared take-home options, too. Local products are a feature.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1706 E Southern AveSprouts features natural products, wines, beers, produce-much organic. Good breads, prepared take-home options, too. Local products are a feature.
This is the classic health food store. This newest location is practically across the street here in Tempe. University and Ash St. This is an old picture. The new location is walkable from the Bicycle House. Try not to drive as you must go up a steep and narrow ramp on Ash St. to get to the parking area on the second level. I find it challenging.
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Whole Foods Market
2955 W Ray RdThis is the classic health food store. This newest location is practically across the street here in Tempe. University and Ash St. This is an old picture. The new location is walkable from the Bicycle House. Try not to drive as you must go up a steep and narrow ramp on Ash St. to get to the parking area on the second level. I find it challenging.
Our closest everyday typical grocery store. They have been expanding their organic options and we try to support that and buy what's good and fresh. There's a pharmacy and a Starbucks inside . I often get our flowers there-they seem to last longer than at other locations.
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Safeway
926 E Broadway RdOur closest everyday typical grocery store. They have been expanding their organic options and we try to support that and buy what's good and fresh. There's a pharmacy and a Starbucks inside . I often get our flowers there-they seem to last longer than at other locations.
It's Costco! you can find great produce, meat, fish, beer and wine!
Hopefully you're already a member!
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Costco Wholesale
1445 W Elliot RdIt's Costco! you can find great produce, meat, fish, beer and wine!
Hopefully you're already a member!
Our newest Trader Joe's and my favorite. The staff is friendly and shopping is so easy. Can be challenging to get to when ASU is in session. Ask me and I'll tell you the back way!
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Trader Joe's
6460 S McClintock DrOur newest Trader Joe's and my favorite. The staff is friendly and shopping is so easy. Can be challenging to get to when ASU is in session. Ask me and I'll tell you the back way!
Shopping
A Tempe treasure for over 40 years with the same ownership. Not only new books and bestsellers, but magazines and used books are available. Good for an hour or more looking at everything...greeting cards, gifts, soaps, wind chimes, strange and wonderful things. I've been a regular customer for 30 years and never tire of leafing through their selections of travel books and mysteries.
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Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S McClintock DrA Tempe treasure for over 40 years with the same ownership. Not only new books and bestsellers, but magazines and used books are available. Good for an hour or more looking at everything...greeting cards, gifts, soaps, wind chimes, strange and wonderful things. I've been a regular customer for 30 years and never tire of leafing through their selections of travel books and mysteries.
Upscale, contemporary shopping complex with 200+ brand-name stores, restaurants & a movie theater. This is the closest and best enclosed shopping mall in the area. On Camelback and Scottsdale Road.
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Fashion Square
Upscale, contemporary shopping complex with 200+ brand-name stores, restaurants & a movie theater. This is the closest and best enclosed shopping mall in the area. On Camelback and Scottsdale Road.
This is our nearest shopping center with 100 stores and several restaurants. It's not upscale, but it's pretty perfect for everyday places like Target, PetSmart, Best Buy, Nordstrom Rack and Total Wine. 10 minute drive away on McClintock and Rio Salado Parkway.
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Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyThis is our nearest shopping center with 100 stores and several restaurants. It's not upscale, but it's pretty perfect for everyday places like Target, PetSmart, Best Buy, Nordstrom Rack and Total Wine. 10 minute drive away on McClintock and Rio Salado Parkway.
Movie Theaters
AMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill AveWe love the comfortable reclining chairs!