Guidebook for Downtown Phoenix
Food Scene
603 N 5th Ave
603 North 5th AvenueMy favorite pizza is the Diavola. It sounds simple but it packs a lot of flavor.
623 E Adams St
623 East Adams StreetIt's becoming nationally famous, a must try.
1326 N Central Ave
1326 North Central AvenueThey have good pizza, but my favorite is the Mac-N-Cheese selection.
Wow! Laid-back, colorful restaurant crafting modern Jamaican fare & signature cocktails from its rum bar.
108 E Pierce St
108 East Pierce StreetWow! Laid-back, colorful restaurant crafting modern Jamaican fare & signature cocktails from its rum bar.
I'm not sure what to exactly recommend. They knock a number of dishes out of the park. Lately though I have been fixed on their Posole Soup.
606 N 4th Ave
606 North 4th AvenueI'm not sure what to exactly recommend. They knock a number of dishes out of the park. Lately though I have been fixed on their Posole Soup.
This place is fun, and no matter how late it is you can grab a bite. They literally are open to till 4AM! On Tuesdays nights they host a local comedy club. Always entertaining.
1031 Grand Ave
1031 Grand AvenueThis place is fun, and no matter how late it is you can grab a bite. They literally are open to till 4AM! On Tuesdays nights they host a local comedy club. Always entertaining.
Local chain branch serving Mediterranean-style eats. Great place to people watch sometimes.
1001 N 3rd Ave
1001 North 3rd AvenueLocal chain branch serving Mediterranean-style eats. Great place to people watch sometimes.
825 N 1st St
825 North 1st StreetNo joke, get there early. This place is a Phoenix favorite and for good reason.
Great coffee house. Especially when the weather is good. It becomes and indoor outdoor experience. Also grab one of their 15-min burritos, you will be happy you did.
1437 N 1st St
1437 North 1st StreetGreat coffee house. Especially when the weather is good. It becomes and indoor outdoor experience. Also grab one of their 15-min burritos, you will be happy you did.
1020 N 1st Ave
1020 North 1st AvenueIts at the Nexus of the city, great location, and nice walk too.
214 E Roosevelt St
214 East Roosevelt StreetFun little place to get a cup of Joe. Many locals call them the best.
4402 N Central Ave
4402 North Central AvenueIts a Light-Rail ride away, and a must! Truly one of the secret gems of Phoenix.
This is my go to place, its a nice walk and great place to bring your laptop and work.
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Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveThis is my go to place, its a nice walk and great place to bring your laptop and work.
They have way more than just Sushi, great Japanese dishes. If its late they have a reverse happy hour special.
215 E McKinley St
215 East McKinley StreetThey have way more than just Sushi, great Japanese dishes. If its late they have a reverse happy hour special.
This little place has big southern flavors. Its well worth the trip to visit. I especially like sitting inside if you can find a spot.... The staff is super fun and friendly.
924 E Roosevelt St
924 East Roosevelt StreetThis little place has big southern flavors. Its well worth the trip to visit. I especially like sitting inside if you can find a spot.... The staff is super fun and friendly.
On Saturdays this is a great place to pick-up locally grown produce. On Wednesday for lunch you'll find Food Truck galore!
721 N Central Ave
721 North Central AvenueOn Saturdays this is a great place to pick-up locally grown produce. On Wednesday for lunch you'll find Food Truck galore!
14 E Pierce St
14 East Pierce StreetGood food, and cool old building. This place has good vibes all over it.
1515 N 7th Ave
1515 North 7th AvenueGood breakfast joint, ran by a local architect.
No joke, the chef is straight out of Italy. The food is great and the wines are directly imported via mother.
705 N 1st St
705 North 1st StreetNo joke, the chef is straight out of Italy. The food is great and the wines are directly imported via mother.
This is a wonderful new concept for the city of Phoenix. You will find a full bar, and plethora of restaurants and shops. Which includes a grocery market as well. Truly a vibrant location.
915 N Central Ave
915 North Central AvenueThis is a wonderful new concept for the city of Phoenix. You will find a full bar, and plethora of restaurants and shops. Which includes a grocery market as well. Truly a vibrant location.
Cozy, brick-walled cafe with a patio offering an eclectic menu, locally roasted coffee & live music.
Don't forget to get there morning crepes.
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Jobot Coffee & Bar
333 E Roosevelt StCozy, brick-walled cafe with a patio offering an eclectic menu, locally roasted coffee & live music.
Don't forget to get there morning crepes.
It looks and is a hole in the wall, but it has some of the best Mexican food in town! You will find me there in the mornings getting there machaca and potato chico burro.
Oh and it's super close!
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Azteca Bakery & Mexican Fast
416 N 7th AveIt looks and is a hole in the wall, but it has some of the best Mexican food in town! You will find me there in the mornings getting there machaca and potato chico burro.
Oh and it's super close!
Another favorite pizzeria. The owners are straight from Italy. So expect some larger than life personality. Always try the specials here. The food is top notch.
301 W Roosevelt St
301 West Roosevelt StreetAnother favorite pizzeria. The owners are straight from Italy. So expect some larger than life personality. Always try the specials here. The food is top notch.
This place serves traditional Polish and Central European food and drinks; much like the original milk bars of the Soviet Union. This one has the modern swank and twist.
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MILK BAR PHOENIX
801 N 3rd StThis place serves traditional Polish and Central European food and drinks; much like the original milk bars of the Soviet Union. This one has the modern swank and twist.
Don't get the specials, stick with the traditional dishes and you will be happy.
The soups and noodle dishes are the best!
(pad see ew, and tom yum)
616 W Indian School Rd
616 West Indian School RoadDon't get the specials, stick with the traditional dishes and you will be happy.
The soups and noodle dishes are the best!
(pad see ew, and tom yum)
This place is off the beaten path, but if you are looking for an amazing hole in the wall food. This is a must. Just be sure to avoid the lunch crowd during the week because out State Capitol employees floods this small family business for hours.
Taquerías El Chino
6702 W Van Buren StThis place is off the beaten path, but if you are looking for an amazing hole in the wall food. This is a must. Just be sure to avoid the lunch crowd during the week because out State Capitol employees floods this small family business for hours.
This small and quint spot is a hidden gem. Award winning chief started this as a pet project. Make sure to make reservations
Stylish spot serving elevated Mexican fare, wine & cocktails in intimate, elegant surrounds.
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Barrio Cafe Gran Reserva
1301 NW Grand AveThis small and quint spot is a hidden gem. Award winning chief started this as a pet project. Make sure to make reservations
Stylish spot serving elevated Mexican fare, wine & cocktails in intimate, elegant surrounds.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good place to grab a small bit to eat, and a cheap drinks. You can usually find me there a lot.
1028 Grand Ave
1028 Grand AvenueGood place to grab a small bit to eat, and a cheap drinks. You can usually find me there a lot.
This place is a staple of Phoenix. Its been around from 1947. The crowd changes dramatically depending on what time of day you go. On Tuesday night (602Tuesday) this place can get wild.
Cash-only
1502 NW Grand Ave
1502 Grand AvenueThis place is a staple of Phoenix. Its been around from 1947. The crowd changes dramatically depending on what time of day you go. On Tuesday night (602Tuesday) this place can get wild.
Cash-only
Dimly lit lounge featuring long beer & wine lists & craft cocktails made from fresh-squeezed juices.
1514 N 7th Ave
1514 North 7th AvenueDimly lit lounge featuring long beer & wine lists & craft cocktails made from fresh-squeezed juices.
This is one of the best places in town to see live music. They also have great food and drinks. So you can find any excuse to check it out. Also on Sundays they host a fun Trivia night.
308 N 2nd Ave
308 North 2nd AvenueThis is one of the best places in town to see live music. They also have great food and drinks. So you can find any excuse to check it out. Also on Sundays they host a fun Trivia night.
Hip, airy gastropub featuring comfort grub made with imaginative flair & a big menu of craft beer. Seriously huge beer selection.
810 N 2nd St
810 North 2nd StreetHip, airy gastropub featuring comfort grub made with imaginative flair & a big menu of craft beer. Seriously huge beer selection.
I really don't have words to decribe this amazing place. It has a little bit of everything for everyone. Clothing, Boxing Gym, Chicago Bar, Food truck ect.... I strongly suggest making this trek.
525 S Central Ave
525 South Central AvenueI really don't have words to decribe this amazing place. It has a little bit of everything for everyone. Clothing, Boxing Gym, Chicago Bar, Food truck ect.... I strongly suggest making this trek.
Really, really, really good craft cocktails, and make your way up to the rooftop club for a surreal view of the city. Makes you feel like you are in a denser city than you really are.
2 E Jefferson St
2 East Jefferson StreetReally, really, really good craft cocktails, and make your way up to the rooftop club for a surreal view of the city. Makes you feel like you are in a denser city than you really are.
1 W Jefferson St
1 West Jefferson StreetNo joke this place takes there cocktails seriously.
Another great piece of Phoenix history is this old department store converted into a swanky dinning and drinking experience.
40 N 1st St
40 North 1st StreetAnother great piece of Phoenix history is this old department store converted into a swanky dinning and drinking experience.
This bar makes a number of its own brews as well carries many other local crafts. Great place to grab a bit as well.
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Mother Bunch Brewing
825 N 7th StThis bar makes a number of its own brews as well carries many other local crafts. Great place to grab a bit as well.
This place is a great place to grab a drink and watch an intimate live music performance. Or just want to hang out and play old fashion arcade games.
130 N Central Ave
130 North Central AvenueThis place is a great place to grab a drink and watch an intimate live music performance. Or just want to hang out and play old fashion arcade games.
Entertainment & Activities
If you are in the mood to see a popular movie this is the place to go.
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Arizona Center
455 N 3rd StIf you are in the mood to see a popular movie this is the place to go.
Want to see a more obscure movie? This is the place, and whats best is you can bring your libations in with you.
815 N 2nd St
815 North 2nd StreetWant to see a more obscure movie? This is the place, and whats best is you can bring your libations in with you.
Comedy Club that occasionally pulls in some top performers. Worth checking their schedule online.
West Jefferson Street
Comedy Club that occasionally pulls in some top performers. Worth checking their schedule online.
If you like basketball, then this is where the NBA Phoenix Suns play. I always have a good time at a game.
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US Airways Center
201 East Jefferson StreetIf you like basketball, then this is where the NBA Phoenix Suns play. I always have a good time at a game.
401 E Jefferson St
401 East Jefferson StreetBaseball fan? Always a fun experience watching a MLB Diamondbacks game here.
Arts & Culture
It's called the Children's Museum, but believe me I think its best for adults. They even sometimes host adult night. Check the website.
215 N 7th St
215 North 7th StreetIt's called the Children's Museum, but believe me I think its best for adults. They even sometimes host adult night. Check the website.
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater.
600 E Washington St
600 East Washington StreetScience comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater.
This is a must. Top notch art museum. Plan to spend a few hours here if not more.
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Museo de Arte de Phoenix
1625 N Central AveThis is a must. Top notch art museum. Plan to spend a few hours here if not more.
World renowned architect Will Bruder designed this master piece. Its only a few blocks away and still remains timeless.
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Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central AveWorld renowned architect Will Bruder designed this master piece. Its only a few blocks away and still remains timeless.
Parks & Nature
In a few years this will the citys "Central Park" Design are in the works. Nice place to people watch and jog around.
1202 N 3rd Ave
1202 North 3rd AvenueIn a few years this will the citys "Central Park" Design are in the works. Nice place to people watch and jog around.
Check their opening hours before planning a trip, but it is a beautiful place to visit.
1125 N 3rd Ave
1125 North 3rd AvenueCheck their opening hours before planning a trip, but it is a beautiful place to visit.
Getting Around
Looking for a rental bike to cruise around on. Go online and check out your bike.
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604 N 5th Ave
604 North 5th AvenueLooking for a rental bike to cruise around on. Go online and check out your bike.
http://gridbikes.com
Looking for a rental bike to cruise around on. Go online and check out your bike.
http://gridbikes.com
1000 Phoenix-Wickenburg Hwy
1000 Phoenix-Wickenburg HighwayLooking for a rental bike to cruise around on. Go online and check out your bike.
http://gridbikes.com
Essentials
Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
340 E McDowell Rd
340 East McDowell RoadLongtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
Health Food and Organic Grocery Store. It is new to the area but looks promising for those who have particulate eating habits.
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Natural Grocers
13802 N Scottsdale RdHealth Food and Organic Grocery Store. It is new to the area but looks promising for those who have particulate eating habits.