Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
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Harlow's Cafe
1021 W University DrThai Elephant Bistro
815 W University DrCornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdYummy pasties, bar scene at night.
Great thin pizza, pasta and save room for freshly baked cookie in pan with scoops of ice cream.
167 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveGreat thin pizza, pasta and save room for freshly baked cookie in pan with scoops of ice cream.
Love the teppan yaki / hibachi here where chefs cook at your table. Sushi is fresh and good price on sake bomb and drinks. Fun, tasty and entertaining!
Kobe Japanese Steak House
1125 W Elliot RdLove the teppan yaki / hibachi here where chefs cook at your table. Sushi is fresh and good price on sake bomb and drinks. Fun, tasty and entertaining!
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
3815 N Scottsdale RdOne of the best local restaurant for a romantic dinner. Be sure to call for reservations.
79 locals recommend
House of Tricks
114 E 7th StOne of the best local restaurant for a romantic dinner. Be sure to call for reservations.
Go early on weekend mornings to beat the rush. Pineapple pancake is so tasty!
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveGo early on weekend mornings to beat the rush. Pineapple pancake is so tasty!
Everything is delicious here. Great service, Happy Hour, full bar.
34 locals recommend
Pita Jungle - Tempe
4 E University DrEverything is delicious here. Great service, Happy Hour, full bar.
Pomegranate Cafe
4025 E Chandler BlvdDelicious vegetarian food
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveZ'Tejas
7221 W Ray RdRoy's Restaurant
7151 W Ray RdHawaiian fusion seafood and meat restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveTucked away but great place to grab a bite and drink
Cool casual British style gastropub. Great place to check out for comfort food, great drinks and people watch. Live music on weekends.
26 locals recommend
The Yard At Farmer Arts District
149 S Farmer AveCool casual British style gastropub. Great place to check out for comfort food, great drinks and people watch. Live music on weekends.
For the country dancing lover.. Live music on weekends.
13 locals recommend
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Tempe
640 S Mill AveFor the country dancing lover.. Live music on weekends.
The Handlebar Tempe
680 S Mill AveEl Hefe Tempe
640 S Mill AveHip place to be on weekend nights to see and be seen.
Nightclub in Scottsdale playing EDM and hip hop. Be sure to dress up for entry. Guys, no sandals or flip flops allowed.
200 locals recommend
Maya Day and Nightclub
7333 E Indian PlazaNightclub in Scottsdale playing EDM and hip hop. Be sure to dress up for entry. Guys, no sandals or flip flops allowed.
Locals' all time favorite brewery, food is great too. My fav beer is the 5th Street.
187 locals recommend
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StLocals' all time favorite brewery, food is great too. My fav beer is the 5th Street.
Taste of Tops
403 W University DrAugust Karaoke Box
1301 E University DrAsian karaoke with American songs too. BYOB, cheap hourly rate, newly renovated.
Sandbar Mexican Grill - Chandler
7200 W Ray RdLocal bar, lot’s of TVs for sports
Parks & Nature
Desert Botanical Garden
Lovely desert garden to spend a few hours.
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyJapanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveTempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveSouth Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueAmazing views, highly recommend if reasonably fit! 2 trails.. Cholla and Echo. Both challenging but do-able hikes. Approximately 1.5 hour each way. Be prepared with proper shoes and plenty of water. Parking can be challenging too but the views are worth it! The earlier you arrive in the morning the better.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveAmazing views, highly recommend if reasonably fit! 2 trails.. Cholla and Echo. Both challenging but do-able hikes. Approximately 1.5 hour each way. Be prepared with proper shoes and plenty of water. Parking can be challenging too but the views are worth it! The earlier you arrive in the morning the better.
Arts & Culture
ASU Art Museum
51 E 10th StNice, smaller scale museum for a quick visit.
218 locals recommend
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StNice, smaller scale museum for a quick visit.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveArizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueKeeps kids entertained. My niece and nephew can spend hours here.
183 locals recommend
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StKeeps kids entertained. My niece and nephew can spend hours here.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveHall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
6101 E Van Buren StShopping
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdUpscale shopping mall
Buffalo Exchange
227 W University DrPopular second hand store
Arizona Mills
5000 S Arizona Mills CirHuge mall for the bargain hunters.. Movie theatre with Imax
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
Natural, organic grocery store with salad/food bars, sells wine and beer.
750 S Ash Ave Ste 101, Tempe, AZ 85281
Safeway
926 E Broadway RdCircle K
119 W University DrGas station with convenience store
Fujiya Market
1335 W University DrNo frills Japanese grocery store, also serves ready to eat prepped food.
Tempe St. Luke's Hospital
1500 S Mill AveThe Little Clinic
3255 S Rural RdMinor emergency inside Fry's grocery store
Large grocery store with pharmacy, Little Clinic (minor emergency), Starbucks and Wells Fargo Bank inside.
101 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
3255 S Rural RdLarge grocery store with pharmacy, Little Clinic (minor emergency), Starbucks and Wells Fargo Bank inside.