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Food Scene

This place is fantastic if you're looking for a hip scene that appreciates the arts and culture. There are a host of rooms where you can work, chat or relax--rooms with music playing, quiet rooms and nice outdoor spaces as well.
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lux Central
4402 N Central Ave
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place is fantastic if you're looking for a hip scene that appreciates the arts and culture. There are a host of rooms where you can work, chat or relax--rooms with music playing, quiet rooms and nice outdoor spaces as well.
Chill place to have a morning cup of coffee or tea!
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Giant Coffee
1437 N 1st St
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chill place to have a morning cup of coffee or tea!
This is a throwback in time. You'll be looking around for Al Capone and his gang. A terrific, old world steak house. Don't worry, if you find yourself walking through the kitchen to enter, you're in the right place!
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Durant's
2611 N Central Ave
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a throwback in time. You'll be looking around for Al Capone and his gang. A terrific, old world steak house. Don't worry, if you find yourself walking through the kitchen to enter, you're in the right place!
Cool space, good Asian fusion dishes. The menu changes seasonally.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clever Koi
4236 N Central Ave
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cool space, good Asian fusion dishes. The menu changes seasonally.
Brunch is quite lovely here.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Francis
111 E Camelback Rd
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brunch is quite lovely here.
Our favorite Sunday brunch spot. The staff is always terrific and the owners are simply wonderful. They know how to run a business and see to it that their guests remain happy. The food is locally procured--as much as possible, and healthy to boot.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
fàme caffe
4700 N Central Ave
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favorite Sunday brunch spot. The staff is always terrific and the owners are simply wonderful. They know how to run a business and see to it that their guests remain happy. The food is locally procured--as much as possible, and healthy to boot.
Olive + Vine is a local hideaway with terrific food. There is indoor and outdoor space to eat, drink and play. Dylan and Michelle own the place and they see to it that you're having an enjoyable time.
14 W Vernon Ave
14 West Vernon Avenue
Olive + Vine is a local hideaway with terrific food. There is indoor and outdoor space to eat, drink and play. Dylan and Michelle own the place and they see to it that you're having an enjoyable time.
An authentic experience. It took us some time to find a place we trust--this is it.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harumi Sushi
101 W Adams St
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An authentic experience. It took us some time to find a place we trust--this is it.
Enjoy a great lunch in this unique space. The mozzarella tomato sandwich on oven fired bread made there each day is the favorite.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pane Bianco
4404 N Central Ave
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Enjoy a great lunch in this unique space. The mozzarella tomato sandwich on oven fired bread made there each day is the favorite.
No frills, just food--good Italian pizzeria that reminds me of the food I used to get when I lived in NJ.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pinos Pizza Al Centro
139 W Thomas Rd
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
No frills, just food--good Italian pizzeria that reminds me of the food I used to get when I lived in NJ.
YUM!
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup
3313 N 7th St
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
YUM!
Great wine bar. If you're here on Tuesday night, enjoy a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $20. If you don't like what you see, there are a dozen other restaurants within walking distance.
215 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Postino Central
5144 N Central Ave
215 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great wine bar. If you're here on Tuesday night, enjoy a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $20. If you don't like what you see, there are a dozen other restaurants within walking distance.
A buzzing spot morning and afternoon, this is a great place to work, or meet for a conversation. They also offer a limited menu for breakfast and lunch if you're in need of something more than coffee.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Press Coffee
200 East Van Buren Street
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A buzzing spot morning and afternoon, this is a great place to work, or meet for a conversation. They also offer a limited menu for breakfast and lunch if you're in need of something more than coffee.
It doesn't get more local and basic as this nearly hidden spot. Seating is outdoors only, and it's walk-up service. Don't let that stop you however. This little old house has good coffee and for about $5 you can enjoy a laté and waffle with syrup or nutella. Check their hours online as the spot closes early and typically not open on Sunday.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Birdhaus Coffeebar
10 W Vernon Ave
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It doesn't get more local and basic as this nearly hidden spot. Seating is outdoors only, and it's walk-up service. Don't let that stop you however. This little old house has good coffee and for about $5 you can enjoy a laté and waffle with syrup or nutella. Check their hours online as the spot closes early and typically not open on Sunday.
Great brunch, if you're okay with a bit of a noisy spot. This place is fun, and has been here for decades. There is a nice bar, good coffee, and casual dining spaces indoors and out. It is walk-up ordering service. Their pastry's are quite yummy too! If you visit on a Saturday morning, the parking lot and adjacent spaces are occupied by a relatively large farmers market (mid-summer months excluded) where you're bound to find something to enjoy.
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phoenix Public Market
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great brunch, if you're okay with a bit of a noisy spot. This place is fun, and has been here for decades. There is a nice bar, good coffee, and casual dining spaces indoors and out. It is walk-up ordering service. Their pastry's are quite yummy too! If you visit on a Saturday morning, the parking lot and adjacent spaces are occupied by a relatively large farmers market (mid-summer months excluded) where you're bound to find something to enjoy.

Drinks & Nightlife

A must see. This isn't fancy, but not too gritty. There are old games to play, like ski-ball and table hockey, spots to lounge and friendly locals younger and older who will welcome you in.
186 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Valley Bar
130 N Central Ave
186 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A must see. This isn't fancy, but not too gritty. There are old games to play, like ski-ball and table hockey, spots to lounge and friendly locals younger and older who will welcome you in.
Cool rooftop bar and lounge. Great pool scene too.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Clarendon Hotel and Spa by GreenTree
401 W Clarendon Ave
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cool rooftop bar and lounge. Great pool scene too.

Parks & Nature

A favorite of locals and tourists alike. Be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. We often carry extra bottles for tourists when we go up the mountains. Dehydration is a serious deal in the desert.
1752 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drive
1752 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A favorite of locals and tourists alike. Be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks. We often carry extra bottles for tourists when we go up the mountains. Dehydration is a serious deal in the desert.
There are a dozen trail heads here for the advanced to the casual hiker. All the trails offer spectacular views and will allow you to commune with the beautiful desert landscape.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak Dr
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There are a dozen trail heads here for the advanced to the casual hiker. All the trails offer spectacular views and will allow you to commune with the beautiful desert landscape.
Take the 7th Ave. trail head for a more secluded, less visited side of the butte if you're looking for a quieter hike with fewer people around.
Shaw Butte
Take the 7th Ave. trail head for a more secluded, less visited side of the butte if you're looking for a quieter hike with fewer people around.
A botanical garden like none you've ever seen before. Enjoy the desert's beauty day or night in an almost surreal setting. Dine at Gertrude's.
1231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Desert Botanical Garden
1231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A botanical garden like none you've ever seen before. Enjoy the desert's beauty day or night in an almost surreal setting. Dine at Gertrude's.

Arts & Culture

World renowned American Indian museum.
653 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Heard
2301 N Central Ave
653 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World renowned American Indian museum.
This place rocks! So glad we have our memberships...
686 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Phoenix
1625 N Central Ave
686 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place rocks! So glad we have our memberships...
Tours are offered daily. There is also a genealogical library visitors are encouraged to use.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library
1106 N Central Ave
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tours are offered daily. There is also a genealogical library visitors are encouraged to use.
A beautiful modern, steel and glass structure that offers terrific views from the top floor. This is a community melting pot.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central Ave
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A beautiful modern, steel and glass structure that offers terrific views from the top floor. This is a community melting pot.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd St
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arizona Opera
1636 N Central Ave
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Intimate yet sophisticated--located next to the Phoenix Art Museum.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Compañía de Teatro Phoenix
1825 N Central Ave
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Intimate yet sophisticated--located next to the Phoenix Art Museum.

Essentials

413 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd
413 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walgreens Pharmacy
3402 N Central Ave
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Circle K
602 N 1st Ave
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Getting Around

Light rail trains stop a few minutes walk from the house.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Encanto/Central Ave station
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Light rail trains stop a few minutes walk from the house.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uber Phoenix
1414 W Broadway Rd
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Shopping

If you're looking for a topnotch, locally owned, and well curated, beautifully designed store with a motif for modern, look no further. The space even boasts a small cafe with master baristas. If you're into a great experience, visit For The People.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
For The People
5102 N Central Ave
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you're looking for a topnotch, locally owned, and well curated, beautifully designed store with a motif for modern, look no further. The space even boasts a small cafe with master baristas. If you're into a great experience, visit For The People.
An outdoor, local shopping mall in the neighborhood, you can find a high-end grocer for all of the finest goods and unique epicurean desires. The plaza has everything from food to furniture to yoga. Checkout their list of tenants here: http://uptownplazaphx.com/the-tenants/
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uptown Plaza
100 E Camelback Rd
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An outdoor, local shopping mall in the neighborhood, you can find a high-end grocer for all of the finest goods and unique epicurean desires. The plaza has everything from food to furniture to yoga. Checkout their list of tenants here: http://uptownplazaphx.com/the-tenants/