Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Starbucks
4032 N Scottsdale RdClose, easy & food on the run when you are busy
Bar Pesce
3603 E Indian School RdSome evening music & always known for their sticky buns…this is where Senator Goldwater would hang his hat.
64 locals recommend
El Chorro
5550 E Lincoln DrSome evening music & always known for their sticky buns…this is where Senator Goldwater would hang his hat.
Arcadia Tavern
4801 E Indian School RdGreat reasonable food and sports bar fun
AJ's Fine Foods
5017 North Central AvenueGreat food & people watching on the waterfront of Scottsdale. Lots to do nearby as well!
314 locals recommend
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdGreat food & people watching on the waterfront of Scottsdale. Lots to do nearby as well!
Beckett's Table
3717 E Indian School RdExcellent food and fun!
Pastries, & nice lunch & dinner menu & great ambience for true french foodies
21 locals recommend
MERCI French Cafe and Patisserie
7620 E Indian School RdPastries, & nice lunch & dinner menu & great ambience for true french foodies
BE sure to check hours…this has been a long time favorite because the Thai food rocks!
8 locals recommend
Thai Lahna
3738 E Indian School RdBE sure to check hours…this has been a long time favorite because the Thai food rocks!
They used to have 1 tiny dingy place we loved for years with lines wrapping around outside…now they grew up to this bigger location and expanded to Tempe and on Camelback. Great food and a bit more expensive now, you'll have a great experience with a large varied menu. Lots of Bacon & who doesn't love Bacon?
227 locals recommend
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StThey used to have 1 tiny dingy place we loved for years with lines wrapping around outside…now they grew up to this bigger location and expanded to Tempe and on Camelback. Great food and a bit more expensive now, you'll have a great experience with a large varied menu. Lots of Bacon & who doesn't love Bacon?
This is the closest location from here but they do have other spots. Though a bit on the pricy side it is wholesomely delicious and a great varied menu to choose from.
167 locals recommend
Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdThis is the closest location from here but they do have other spots. Though a bit on the pricy side it is wholesomely delicious and a great varied menu to choose from.
Drinks & Nightlife
New name Vencini this week . Good food, outdoor cafe if you like and specials of music & wine on some nights. Walk or bike there & home & great music
13 locals recommend
Kitchen 56
3433 N 56th StNew name Vencini this week . Good food, outdoor cafe if you like and specials of music & wine on some nights. Walk or bike there & home & great music
I have not been to this location yet, but the reviews are very good.
172 locals recommend
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdI have not been to this location yet, but the reviews are very good.
This is walking distance, always hopping so must be great, Bike & pet friendly; a neighborhood hang out about 5 blocks from here with food and appetizers.
233 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdThis is walking distance, always hopping so must be great, Bike & pet friendly; a neighborhood hang out about 5 blocks from here with food and appetizers.
Check the lineup which changes all the time..devoted to a lot of jazz
47 locals recommend
The Nash Jazz Club
110 East Roosevelt StreetCheck the lineup which changes all the time..devoted to a lot of jazz
Been here for ages; live music and a loyal crowd of locals and visitors alike,; some nights you will see vintage car show going. Check the schedule, put on your dancing shoes and you will have a blast!
45 locals recommend
The Rhythm Room
1019 E Indian School RdBeen here for ages; live music and a loyal crowd of locals and visitors alike,; some nights you will see vintage car show going. Check the schedule, put on your dancing shoes and you will have a blast!
Parks & Nature
Many people like to go here an hour before sunset, right after work for some nature, quiet and a beautiful glow of a sunset; many trails mostly hiking a few for off road biking training. Next to the Botanical Gardens
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyMany people like to go here an hour before sunset, right after work for some nature, quiet and a beautiful glow of a sunset; many trails mostly hiking a few for off road biking training. Next to the Botanical Gardens
Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
5150 E Cholla LnRamadas and many trails. A popular spot and beautiful vista.
126 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrRamadas and many trails. A popular spot and beautiful vista.
Arts & Culture
I'm partial to this one as it is close, beautiful and intimate…bike from here to see it & you'll be there in 10 minutes and get to see another part of beautiful Arcadia with McMansion homes everywhere.
11 locals recommend
Shemer Art Center and Museum
5005 E Camelback RdI'm partial to this one as it is close, beautiful and intimate…bike from here to see it & you'll be there in 10 minutes and get to see another part of beautiful Arcadia with McMansion homes everywhere.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveTHE BEST!
Essentials
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdTrader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StAJ's Fine Foods
5017 North Central AvenueCOIN Less LAUNDRY
827 W Indian School RdShopping
Most successful & expansive experience with new wing of designer shops and excellent dining options
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdMost successful & expansive experience with new wing of designer shops and excellent dining options
A favorite with Lululemon free yoga class on Sunday 1pm, many good eats and shops in a small outdoor atmosphere.
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdA favorite with Lululemon free yoga class on Sunday 1pm, many good eats and shops in a small outdoor atmosphere.
A variety of unique shops and great restaurants you can park anywhere and explore a walk with galleries and more
14 locals recommend
Fifth Avenue Shopping District
A variety of unique shops and great restaurants you can park anywhere and explore a walk with galleries and more
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1131 W Broadway Rdnew location and convenient to airport
Pedego Electric Bikes Scottsdale
6945 E 5th AveRetail store and rentals