Guidebook for Mesa
Food Scene
Great sandwiches. Absolutely love the crispy chicken sandwich and the banana pudding!
42 locals recommend
Worth Takeaway
218 W Main StGreat sandwiches. Absolutely love the crispy chicken sandwich and the banana pudding!
Press Coffee - Nexa
100 E Apache BlvdDutch Bros
1960 E McKellips RdDrive-Thru coffee specializing in super sugary iced latte drinks
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveLux Central
4402 N Central AveGelato Dolce Vita
5251 E Brown RdAmazing Gelato
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdThe Herb Box
7051 E 5th AveLove their brekfast
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
6166 N Scottsdale RdPortillo's Hot Dogs
65 S McClintock DrGilbert Farmers Market
222 N Ash StLiberty Market
230 N Gilbert RdI personally love the food here but I have friends who are not a fan. I always get the steak fajitas.
Baja Joe's Mexican Cantina
1927 N Gilbert RdI personally love the food here but I have friends who are not a fan. I always get the steak fajitas.
Vito’s Pizza & Italian Ristorante
1947 N Lindsay RdBackyard Taco - Mesa North
1524 E University DrRed White and Brew
6740 E McDowell RdSunnyside Breakfast Lounge
2823 N Power RdIndia Oven
1315 S Gilbert RdHaven Burgers
606 E Main StOrgan Stop Pizza
1149 E Southern AveThe Farmhouse
228 N Gilbert RdOregano's Pizza Bistro
1130 S Dobson RdAbsolutely amazing BBQ. Wouldn't recommend BBQ from anywhere else in the area.
39 locals recommend
Little Miss BBQ-University
4301 E University DrAbsolutely amazing BBQ. Wouldn't recommend BBQ from anywhere else in the area.
Beaver Choice
Carolina's Mexican Food - Mesa
1450 S Country Club DrAngry Crab Shack
2808 E Indian School RdWandering Horse Buffet
9800 Talking Stick WayParks & Nature
Papago Park
625 N Galvin Pkwy Easy hike to Hole in the Rock. Cool at sunset!
Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful Desert Flora
Hike to Flat Iron. Extremely Difficult. 8 miles round trip.
102 locals recommend
Lost Dutchman State Park
6109 N Apache TrailHike to Flat Iron. Extremely Difficult. 8 miles round trip.
Short but difficult and steep hike! Iconic Arizona hike.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveShort but difficult and steep hike! Iconic Arizona hike.
Piestewa Peak
Short Steep Hike
Canyon Lake
Beautiful Drive and lake
Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin PkwyShort Hike
Freestone Park
1045 E Juniper AveGreat for Kids
Riverview Park
Riverview ParkGreat for Kids
Tempe Butte
Short Hike to see Tempe and surrounding area by ASU
Great hike to overlook of Weaver's Needle. Long hike but not too difficult.
53 locals recommend
Peralta Trailhead
Peralta RoadGreat hike to overlook of Weaver's Needle. Long hike but not too difficult.
Shopping
Kierland Commons
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdDesert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdTempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyFashion Square
Entertainment & Activities
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayPhoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyButterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaSloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyCubs Spring Training. Favorite Park.
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda DrSpring Training for Anaheim Angels
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdSpring Training for San Francisco Giants
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdSpring Training for Diamondbacks and Rockies
Hohokam Stadium
1235 N Center StSpring Training for Oakland A's
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayTube down the Salt River!
Krazy Air Trampoline Park
4310 E McDowell RdGreat for Kids
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaPanIQ Room Phoenix
1638 S 7th StEssentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
1933 E Brown RdFry's Marketplace
1935 N Stapley DrArts & Culture
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveMusical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdArizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueDrinks & Nightlife
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StGreat local Brewery with great food.
Modern Round
8320 W Mariners WayInteresting Bar where you can shoot fake firearms
The Grid: Games and Growlers
525 S Gilbert RdArcade Bar
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StArcade Bar
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayMost popular local Casino
Casino Arizona
524 N 92nd StClosest local casino
Fort McDowell Casino
10438 N Fort McDowell Rd