Mark & Matt’s Dining Guidebook
Food Scene
This is a list of the best, unique and delicious eateries in central Phoenix. There are more, but this is a good start.
13623 N 32nd St.
Best green pork chili Benedict and love the Chicken Fried Chicken. Fun Hawaii theme! Just a great place. Cash only.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Original Breakfast House
13623 N 32nd St13623 N 32nd St.
Best green pork chili Benedict and love the Chicken Fried Chicken. Fun Hawaii theme! Just a great place. Cash only.
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st St3118 E Camelback Rd. (6 locations)
2045 E Camelback Rd.
Great breakfast items with a twist and fantastic Benedicts.
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar Blvd2045 E Camelback Rd.
Great breakfast items with a twist and fantastic Benedicts.
6035 N 7th St.
Mexico City cuisine with fresh fusion interpretations featuring traditional and new world cuisine prepared from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Otro Cafe
6035 N 7th St6035 N 7th St.
Mexico City cuisine with fresh fusion interpretations featuring traditional and new world cuisine prepared from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
4700 N Central Ave.
All of your favorite breakfast items, but with locally-sourced ingredients and influenced by both Mexico and Spain.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
fàme caffe
4700 N Central Ave4700 N Central Ave.
All of your favorite breakfast items, but with locally-sourced ingredients and influenced by both Mexico and Spain.
4130 N 7th Ave.
All day dining in an eclectic midcentury modern atmosphere amidst a retail environment. Fun and comfortable. Truly a unique experience!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Valentine
4130 N 7th Ave4130 N 7th Ave.
All day dining in an eclectic midcentury modern atmosphere amidst a retail environment. Fun and comfortable. Truly a unique experience!
4503 N 32nd St.
Neighborhood eatery crafting food from whole ingredients. Lots of delicious and healthier choices here, such as build your own protein bowls, salads, juices and smoothies.
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Original ChopShop
7158 E 5th Ave4503 N 32nd St.
Neighborhood eatery crafting food from whole ingredients. Lots of delicious and healthier choices here, such as build your own protein bowls, salads, juices and smoothies.
1935 E Camelback Rd.
Fast casual format, with creative street tacos and a full bar. Great place for a quick bite.
Torchy's Tacos
1935 East Camelback Road1935 E Camelback Rd.
Fast casual format, with creative street tacos and a full bar. Great place for a quick bite.
105 W. Portland St.
If you’re near the downtown area stop by for lunch or dinner at Fez, a Phoenix tradition since 2005. They also have a great brunch on the weekends.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FEZ
105 W Portland St105 W. Portland St.
If you’re near the downtown area stop by for lunch or dinner at Fez, a Phoenix tradition since 2005. They also have a great brunch on the weekends.
3602 N 24th St.
4 short blocks from the M&M Casita, this hot pink building has a surprisingly low-key and romantic interior. We tried it out on the first night in our house and it has since become a favorite to bring friends to as well as an anniversary spot. Everything we've tried has been delicious.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Asi Es La Vida Restaurant
3602 N 24th St3602 N 24th St.
4 short blocks from the M&M Casita, this hot pink building has a surprisingly low-key and romantic interior. We tried it out on the first night in our house and it has since become a favorite to bring friends to as well as an anniversary spot. Everything we've tried has been delicious.
2333 E. Osborn Rd.
Many of our friends consider this the best Thai in Phoenix. Reservations a must due to popularity. Buzzy atmosphere.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glai Baan
2333 E Osborn Rd2333 E. Osborn Rd.
Many of our friends consider this the best Thai in Phoenix. Reservations a must due to popularity. Buzzy atmosphere.
3313 N 7th Ave.
Similar in process to Chipotle, choose your ingredients and build enchiladas, tacos, salad, or tortilla soup with unique ingredients such as bison, short ribs, spinach mushrooms, corn bread and spicy potato hash.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup
3313 N 7th St3313 N 7th Ave.
Similar in process to Chipotle, choose your ingredients and build enchiladas, tacos, salad, or tortilla soup with unique ingredients such as bison, short ribs, spinach mushrooms, corn bread and spicy potato hash.
2824 East Indian School Rd.
Classic Italian done right in an unpretentious environment. The owner is great fun and was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Giuseppe's On 28th
2824 E Indian School Rd2824 East Indian School Rd.
Classic Italian done right in an unpretentious environment. The owner is great fun and was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
5150 N 7th St.
Classic Italian restaurant, locally owned. One of the only Italian restaurants in Phoenix with extensive vegan/vegetarian offerings, while still offering all the traditional Italian appetizers, entrées, and pizza.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Heaven Bistro
5150 N 7th St5150 N 7th St.
Classic Italian restaurant, locally owned. One of the only Italian restaurants in Phoenix with extensive vegan/vegetarian offerings, while still offering all the traditional Italian appetizers, entrées, and pizza.
5114 N 7th St.
Nice atmosphere and a modern take on tiki drinks and Hawaiian-inspired dishes. Fusion of Island and Mainland flavors, including tropical cocktails. On Friday and Saturday nights between 6-10 pm, go to the speakeasy next door (stainless steel door with a light above it, right outside the main restaurant door) for some of the best craft cocktails in town at the Captain’s Cabin.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hula's Modern Tiki
5114 N 7th St5114 N 7th St.
Nice atmosphere and a modern take on tiki drinks and Hawaiian-inspired dishes. Fusion of Island and Mainland flavors, including tropical cocktails. On Friday and Saturday nights between 6-10 pm, go to the speakeasy next door (stainless steel door with a light above it, right outside the main restaurant door) for some of the best craft cocktails in town at the Captain’s Cabin.
40 N 1st St.
Cool vibe with good food and drinks. Former men’s clothing department store turned into a restaurant. Check out all the artwork, creepy basement, and stand in the old elevator shaft.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hanny's
40 N 1st St40 N 1st St.
Cool vibe with good food and drinks. Former men’s clothing department store turned into a restaurant. Check out all the artwork, creepy basement, and stand in the old elevator shaft.
2814 N 16th St.
Delicious Mexican restaurant--but they don't take reservations . On weekends, go before 6 so you can get a table.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th St2814 N 16th St.
Delicious Mexican restaurant--but they don't take reservations . On weekends, go before 6 so you can get a table.
816 N 3rd St.
Tapas and wine bar. It’s small, charming, and reasonably priced.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Farish House
816 N 3rd St816 N 3rd St.
Tapas and wine bar. It’s small, charming, and reasonably priced.
14 W Vernon Ave.
Charming, tucked-away wine bar that offers flat breads, pastas, sandwiches and more.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oven+Vine
14 W Vernon Ave14 W Vernon Ave.
Charming, tucked-away wine bar that offers flat breads, pastas, sandwiches and more.
5210 N Central Ave.
All three restaurants in this area (Federal Pizza, Postino, Joyride) are owned by the same company, and each have different cuisines. Just north of Camelback on Central.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Federal Pizza
5210 N Central Ave5210 N Central Ave.
All three restaurants in this area (Federal Pizza, Postino, Joyride) are owned by the same company, and each have different cuisines. Just north of Camelback on Central.
4743 N 20TH St., Phoenix
Featured on Chef's Table Pizza episode one on Netflix and winning accolades from various media outlets, Pizzeria Bianco boasts unique flavor combinations (pistachio pizza?), quality ingredients and a laid-back European atmosphere.
Pizzeria Bianco
4743 N 20TH St., Phoenix
Featured on Chef's Table Pizza episode one on Netflix and winning accolades from various media outlets, Pizzeria Bianco boasts unique flavor combinations (pistachio pizza?), quality ingredients and a laid-back European atmosphere.
5632 N 7th St.
Fun place to sit outside with multiple options for casual eats and large area with picnic tables and games. Great for groups.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Yard
5640 N 7th St5632 N 7th St.
Fun place to sit outside with multiple options for casual eats and large area with picnic tables and games. Great for groups.
901 N 1st St.
Open air venue downtown with several eateries surrounding a large central area with picnic tables as well as other seating options. Another good choice for groups.
The Churchill
901 N 1st St.
Open air venue downtown with several eateries surrounding a large central area with picnic tables as well as other seating options. Another good choice for groups.
Nearby spot featured in the New York Times Restaurant List 2022 of the 50 places in America they were most excited about. Generous portions of Persian and Armenian cuisine in an unassuming storefront. Makes a great lunch or to-go option. Delicious!
Kabob Grill N Go
Nearby spot featured in the New York Times Restaurant List 2022 of the 50 places in America they were most excited about. Generous portions of Persian and Armenian cuisine in an unassuming storefront. Makes a great lunch or to-go option. Delicious!