Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
Great fun! Right down the street! Full service restaurant/ bar/ outdoor games etc.
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdGreat fun! Right down the street! Full service restaurant/ bar/ outdoor games etc.
My go-to Starbucks! I love the crew! You can order ahead with the Starbucks app!
42 locals recommend
Starbucks
871 W University DrMy go-to Starbucks! I love the crew! You can order ahead with the Starbucks app!
Starbucks
871 W University DrThe other Starbucks nearby - this one has a drive-thru!
A fantastic alternative to Starbucks! Great coffee, fun hipster feel and they brew and serve their own unique beer too!
158 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveA fantastic alternative to Starbucks! Great coffee, fun hipster feel and they brew and serve their own unique beer too!
Great selection of European wines and pastas etc. I love to catch their happy hours!
40 locals recommend
Caffe Boa
398 S Mill AveGreat selection of European wines and pastas etc. I love to catch their happy hours!
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveHands down the coolest breakfast place ever!
Excellent breakfast and lunch! Right next to the Third Street and Mill Avenue Metro station. Fun and active vibe!
48 locals recommend
Daily Jam
310 S Mill AveExcellent breakfast and lunch! Right next to the Third Street and Mill Avenue Metro station. Fun and active vibe!
Thai Elephant Bistro
815 W University DrDelicious Thai food! Their Pad Thai is addicting!
Hanny's is my favorite restaurant in all of Phoenix. Used to be a department store that has been converted in a totally cool restaurant that does thin-crust pizzas and killer cocktails! Take the Metro
122 locals recommend
Hanny's
40 N 1st StHanny's is my favorite restaurant in all of Phoenix. Used to be a department store that has been converted in a totally cool restaurant that does thin-crust pizzas and killer cocktails! Take the Metro
A fascinating museum devoted to music and musical instruments from around the world. A multi-sensory experience!
63 locals recommend
Café Allegro
4725 E Mayo BlvdA fascinating museum devoted to music and musical instruments from around the world. A multi-sensory experience!
Everything Else
Jimmy John's
680 S Mill AveThey deliver to the condo and they really are "freaky fast!"
Just a 10 minute stroll away from the condo and it's spectacular at night! Great view of Tempe's skyline and of fireworks when there is a special occasion!
7 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge
Just a 10 minute stroll away from the condo and it's spectacular at night! Great view of Tempe's skyline and of fireworks when there is a special occasion!
Sun Devil Football Stadium
500 E Veterans WayIf you're in town for a game - this is the spot!
A great way to start the day- go for a stroll from the condo to A Mountain for some exercise and for the awesome views of Downtown Tempe, Town Lake and ASU!
36 locals recommend
A Mountain
201 S Packard DrA great way to start the day- go for a stroll from the condo to A Mountain for some exercise and for the awesome views of Downtown Tempe, Town Lake and ASU!
A MUST SEE! This is one of my favorite places in all of Arizona! One of the most beautifully landscaped gardens you'll ever see. They frequently showcase incredible garden-wide art installations!
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
A MUST SEE! This is one of my favorite places in all of Arizona! One of the most beautifully landscaped gardens you'll ever see. They frequently showcase incredible garden-wide art installations!
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyA charming family friendly zoo :)
My favorite place to catch a movie! All the seats are fully reclining leather loungers that you reserve ahead of your show! Park in the Tempe Centerpoint garage and they will validate.
48 locals recommend
AMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill AveMy favorite place to catch a movie! All the seats are fully reclining leather loungers that you reserve ahead of your show! Park in the Tempe Centerpoint garage and they will validate.
This place has been written up in several foodie magazines and it's right next to Starbucks :)
19 locals recommend
Essence Bakery Cafe
This place has been written up in several foodie magazines and it's right next to Starbucks :)
A very popular local bookstore that frequently hosts major authors! :)
34 locals recommend
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S McClintock DrA very popular local bookstore that frequently hosts major authors! :)
Home to Paolo Soleri's architecture studio. This place is amazing. They also create and sell incredible Soleri Wind Bells! Perfect souvenir from Phoenix or for gifts!
46 locals recommend
Cosanti Originals
6433 E Doubletree Ranch RdHome to Paolo Soleri's architecture studio. This place is amazing. They also create and sell incredible Soleri Wind Bells! Perfect souvenir from Phoenix or for gifts!
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd"America's Friendliest Airport!" :)
Home to many music and cultural festivals - a 15 minute stroll away from the condo!
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyHome to many music and cultural festivals - a 15 minute stroll away from the condo!
Open 24/7 for all your basics! They also sell limited groceries and liquor etc.
81 locals recommend
CVS
802 S Mill AveOpen 24/7 for all your basics! They also sell limited groceries and liquor etc.
Tops Liquors
403 W University DrHUGE selection of beer, wine and liquor. A Tempe institution!
A very cool, upscale restaurant! Beautiful garden setting! Check it out!
79 locals recommend
House of Tricks
114 E 7th StA very cool, upscale restaurant! Beautiful garden setting! Check it out!
Slickables Ice Cream Sandwich
699 S Mill AveThe most incredible $2 ice-cream sandwich on the planet!
A free ceramics museum right off Mill Avenue! Really cool works by students.
ASU Art Museum Ceramics Research Center
699 S Mill AveA free ceramics museum right off Mill Avenue! Really cool works by students.
Free to the public! Exhibits change on a regular basis. Check it out!
56 locals recommend
ASU Art Museum
51 E 10th StFree to the public! Exhibits change on a regular basis. Check it out!
Catch a showing of Wicked when it's in town! If you are craving a Broadway show - this is your spot!
100 locals recommend
ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest AveCatch a showing of Wicked when it's in town! If you are craving a Broadway show - this is your spot!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely new brewery / restaurant just off Mill Avenue that features live music!
41 locals recommend
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveLovely new brewery / restaurant just off Mill Avenue that features live music!
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
3815 N Scottsdale RdFun vibe and great happy hour specials!
Huge wine selection. They are famous for their gourmet boards of cheeses and other treats!
97 locals recommend
Postino Annex
615 S College AveHuge wine selection. They are famous for their gourmet boards of cheeses and other treats!
Great beers and burgers and a fun view of Mill Avenue from the 2nd floor balcony!
31 locals recommend
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
420 S Mill AveGreat beers and burgers and a fun view of Mill Avenue from the 2nd floor balcony!
Shopping
Super fun, active and always busy! If you want deep dish- order ahead. It's a bit of a wait- but worth it! And their desert cookie with ice cream is killer!
167 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveSuper fun, active and always busy! If you want deep dish- order ahead. It's a bit of a wait- but worth it! And their desert cookie with ice cream is killer!