Food Scene
Super delicious menu with late hours and chill vibe. Try the Fried Green Tomato Sandwich; yum!
117 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StSuper delicious menu with late hours and chill vibe. Try the Fried Green Tomato Sandwich; yum!
Rainbow Donuts
1347 E McDowell RdAwesome donuts and decent breakfast sandwich too!
Ollie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell RdSuper cute space with fun secret patio. Great young couple/owners!
Squid Ink Sushi Bar - CityScape
2 E Jefferson StAmazing Chef's Sashimi Platter for a great price!
Amazing Mexican Seafood menu with some deals to be found on the appetizer menu as well. Try the Michelada!
19 locals recommend
Mariscos Playa Hermosa
1605 E Garfield StAmazing Mexican Seafood menu with some deals to be found on the appetizer menu as well. Try the Michelada!
A local fave and hang that supports the 'hood and the arts! Full bar and healthy menu!
52 locals recommend
Carly's Bistro
128 East Roosevelt StreetA local fave and hang that supports the 'hood and the arts! Full bar and healthy menu!
Melt
1121 N 2nd StThe local favorite!
Jobot Coffee & Bar
333 E Roosevelt StCan't say enough about this joint!
The real deal Pizza Parlor like your Nonna would eat at. Leave room for Tiramisu!
77 locals recommend
Forno 301
1616 N Central AveThe real deal Pizza Parlor like your Nonna would eat at. Leave room for Tiramisu!
Super tasty Mexican Sandwich spot, rated number one sandwich. Try the Cubano!
8 locals recommend
TEG Torta Shop - Tortas El Güero
2518 N 16th StSuper tasty Mexican Sandwich spot, rated number one sandwich. Try the Cubano!
Local vegetarian chain, super yum! Make room for Nami next door for dessert!
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StLocal vegetarian chain, super yum! Make room for Nami next door for dessert!
Drinks & Nightlife
Never a cover and live music 365. Rotating art and lots of craft beer. Only beer and wine here but awesome selection! Oh yeah, some killer art on the walls too!
71 locals recommend
The Lost Leaf
914 N 5th StNever a cover and live music 365. Rotating art and lots of craft beer. Only beer and wine here but awesome selection! Oh yeah, some killer art on the walls too!
Super rad retro Arcade Bar! The best part is the custom artwork on the cabinets done by locals. Cool hipster spot!
137 locals recommend
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StSuper rad retro Arcade Bar! The best part is the custom artwork on the cabinets done by locals. Cool hipster spot!
Cool, laid-back bar where you can get drink for the theater! The shows range from indie to retro and some live music in the mix too!
97 locals recommend
FilmBar
815 N 2nd StCool, laid-back bar where you can get drink for the theater! The shows range from indie to retro and some live music in the mix too!
Mother Bunch Brewing
825 N 7th StLocal brewery just a hop and a skip! Good lunch specials.
Bliss ReBAR
901 N 4th StGreat menu! Good brunch patio spot. Lots of people watching.
Arts & Culture
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveGreat collection and free on admission on Wednesday's!
Essentials
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdAll the basics including prepared meals, bakery, and western union.
Craft Beer! and Wine! and Deli! Cool neighborhood beer nerds running a beer shop.
Flowers Craft Beer • Wine • Deli
Craft Beer! and Wine! and Deli! Cool neighborhood beer nerds running a beer shop.
Parks & Nature
One of the largest mountain preserves in the USA; a great place to pic-nic and hike and bike!
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueOne of the largest mountain preserves in the USA; a great place to pic-nic and hike and bike!
Nice stop while visiting Hance Park. Complete with ponds and lush vegetation; worth a visit!
183 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveNice stop while visiting Hance Park. Complete with ponds and lush vegetation; worth a visit!
Big open park within walking distance. Home to some cool concerts and other events as well.
50 locals recommend
Margaret T. Hance Park
67 W Culver StBig open park within walking distance. Home to some cool concerts and other events as well.
Shopping
MADE Art Boutique
922 N 5th StCute hand-made stuff, good place to find a gift.
Bud's Glass Joint
907 N 5th StClosest head shop - cool dudes!
Lawn Gnome Publishing
912 N 5th StCool indie bookstore!
Sightseeing
An amazing garden of desert plants, some you won't see anywhere else on earth!
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
An amazing garden of desert plants, some you won't see anywhere else on earth!