ASU/Tempe Area Guidebook
Food scene
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveGreat atmosphere and Italian Food!
Thai Elephant Bistro
815 W University DrGreat Thai with fast and convenient take-out
Great breakfast. Closes early and attracts a lot of guests on the weekend.
46 locals recommend
Harlow's Cafe
1021 W University DrGreat breakfast. Closes early and attracts a lot of guests on the weekend.
Great atmosphere with good tasting food and a decent cocktail menu
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdGreat atmosphere with good tasting food and a decent cocktail menu
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StGreat Brewery and food
Perfect Pear Bistro
603 W University DrGreat for a light lunch and health-conscious patrons
Local Mexican food. No frills, just great authentic Mexican Food.
8 locals recommend
Susie's Mexican Cafe and Lunch
2405 E University DrLocal Mexican food. No frills, just great authentic Mexican Food.
Top quality Coffee. Several Origins and Brewing Methods to choose from. Perfect for coffee connoisseurs .
14 locals recommend
Infusion Coffee & Tea
1300 E 8th StTop quality Coffee. Several Origins and Brewing Methods to choose from. Perfect for coffee connoisseurs .
Great Pizza for Delivery and good location for Dine In. Pricey, but delicious.
Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen
Great Pizza for Delivery and good location for Dine In. Pricey, but delicious.
Nightlife
The Handlebar Tempe
680 S Mill AveSolid Bar with great bar staff
Sushi, Pizza, Ramen are on the menu, has a large patio and often has live concert events (EDM)
11 locals recommend
Shady Park
26 E University DrSushi, Pizza, Ramen are on the menu, has a large patio and often has live concert events (EDM)
The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen
26 S Farmer AveLow-key Bar/restaraunt. Solid menu
High energy, loud club. Crowded on weekends with Young/college clientele.
15 locals recommend
CASA Tempe
5 E 6th StHigh energy, loud club. Crowded on weekends with Young/college clientele.
Social Hall
715 S McClintock DrA great bar with a free relaxed arcade, pool tables, and atmosphere
Nothing like slot machines and Blackjack! Some live concerts also.
109 locals recommend
Casino Arizona
524 N 92nd StNothing like slot machines and Blackjack! Some live concerts also.
Marquee Theatre
730 N Mill AveA great live music venue for various genres
Devil's Advocate Sports Grill
955 E University DrNice Sports Bar. Younger Crowd...
Neighborhoods
Shopping neighborhood with several store centers, great fine dining, and sophisticated nightlife venues
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdShopping neighborhood with several store centers, great fine dining, and sophisticated nightlife venues
Gilbert
A great upcoming Downtown area for restaurants and bars
Day Trips
A beautiful area with iconic red rock formations, Mystical Vortexes, and great small-town shopping
883 locals recommend
Sedona
A beautiful area with iconic red rock formations, Mystical Vortexes, and great small-town shopping
Meteor Crater Natural Landmark
233Another awe-inspiring natural phenomenon
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadA great monument to Arizona's indigenous past
Desert Botanical Garden
Great curation of local desert species
A great area for hiking and fishing in the nearby Salt River and Saguaro Lake, and also provides a great ghost Town with gold-panning for the kids, southwest themed shops, and staged gunfights!
102 locals recommend
Lost Dutchman State Park
6109 N Apache TrailA great area for hiking and fishing in the nearby Salt River and Saguaro Lake, and also provides a great ghost Town with gold-panning for the kids, southwest themed shops, and staged gunfights!
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyGreat shopping and several stores to choose from!
Cubs Mesa Arizona
Chicago Cubs Spring Training!
Sightseeing
Arizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadGreat Arizona Skiing location
Musuems
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdAn amazing collection of every instrument on earth!
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N MacdonaldA great museum for the whole family
Perfect for kids, this highly-interactive museum provides countless hands-on STEM exhibits
292 locals recommend
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StPerfect for kids, this highly-interactive museum provides countless hands-on STEM exhibits