Guidebook for Scottsdale
Essentials
Albertsons
2785 N Scottsdale RdThis is the best normal grocery story near the house.
This is the most popular high end grocery store in Phoenix including a lot of organic options. There is a Trader Joe's in the same complex.
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Ajs Fine Foods
7141 E Lincoln DrThis is the most popular high end grocery store in Phoenix including a lot of organic options. There is a Trader Joe's in the same complex.
This Trader Joe's is next door to AJ's Fine Foods, the most popular high end grocery store in Phoenix.
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Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdThis Trader Joe's is next door to AJ's Fine Foods, the most popular high end grocery store in Phoenix.
Sprouts is the second most popular high end, organic grocery option in Scottsdale. AJ's is more popular, but further away from the house.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
8787 N Scottsdale RdSprouts is the second most popular high end, organic grocery option in Scottsdale. AJ's is more popular, but further away from the house.
Sightseeing
Camelback is the most popular and convenient hike in Phoenix. Echo Canyon trail is the shorter/steeper path with the trailhead farther from the house. Parking is difficult, but near the trailhead.
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Echo Canyon Recreation Area
4925 E McDonald DrCamelback is the most popular and convenient hike in Phoenix. Echo Canyon trail is the shorter/steeper path with the trailhead farther from the house. Parking is difficult, but near the trailhead.
Camelback is the most popular and convenient hike in Phoenix. Cholla trail is the longer/less steep path with the trailhead closer to the house. Parking always exists, but is .5 miles to trailhead.
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Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
5150 E Cholla LnCamelback is the most popular and convenient hike in Phoenix. Cholla trail is the longer/less steep path with the trailhead closer to the house. Parking always exists, but is .5 miles to trailhead.
Food Scene
Daily Dose Old Town Bar & Grill
4020 N Scottsdale RdTop 3 breakfast in Old Town
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdTop 3 breakfast in Old Town
Top 3 breakfast in Old Town and across the street is a cafe with the same name/ownership that serves light snacks and great coffee.
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Arcadia Farms Cafe
7025 E 1st AveTop 3 breakfast in Old Town and across the street is a cafe with the same name/ownership that serves light snacks and great coffee.
Our favorite brunch in Old Town on weekends. It's also a top 5 dinner option in Old Town and has a cafe that opens early connected to the restaurant with quality coffee options.
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Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdOur favorite brunch in Old Town on weekends. It's also a top 5 dinner option in Old Town and has a cafe that opens early connected to the restaurant with quality coffee options.
Our #1 restaurant in Old Town, high end mexican with table side guac that is a must and great margaritas. Sit on the patio if you can and be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation.
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The Mission
3815 N Brown AveOur #1 restaurant in Old Town, high end mexican with table side guac that is a must and great margaritas. Sit on the patio if you can and be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation.
A great location and patio in the heart of Old Town with healthy and tasty salads, vegetarian and vegan options. A decent happy hour as well.
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The Herb Box
7051 E 5th AveA great location and patio in the heart of Old Town with healthy and tasty salads, vegetarian and vegan options. A decent happy hour as well.
Low to medium quality TexMex, but it's affordable and the back patio is one of the best kepts secrets in Old Town.
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Frank & Lupe's Old Mexico
4121 North Marshall WayLow to medium quality TexMex, but it's affordable and the back patio is one of the best kepts secrets in Old Town.
Mastro's City Hall
6991 E Camelback RdThe top steak and fine dining restaurant in Old Town
EVO
4175 N Goldwater BlvdMy personal favorite Italian in Old Town
Comfort food and steak...If you are a sports/baseball fan all the greats have attended and the walls are covered in memorabilia. You need a reservation during spring training.
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Don & Charlie's
7501 E Camelback RdComfort food and steak...If you are a sports/baseball fan all the greats have attended and the walls are covered in memorabilia. You need a reservation during spring training.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
4000 N Scottsdale RdBest pizza in Old Town
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite dive bar with a quality patio...this is a locals bar if you want to avoid the tourist trap side of Old town. The crowd tends to be age 40+.
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Coach House Entertainment
7011 E Indian School RdOur favorite dive bar with a quality patio...this is a locals bar if you want to avoid the tourist trap side of Old town. The crowd tends to be age 40+.
An Old Town iconic "old west" cowboy and dive bar wth live music at night. There isn't much room inside, but you can't come to old town and not have one beer. All ages attend, but it skews older.
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Rusty Spur Saloon
7245 E Main StAn Old Town iconic "old west" cowboy and dive bar wth live music at night. There isn't much room inside, but you can't come to old town and not have one beer. All ages attend, but it skews older.
An "Irish" themed scottsdale bar with a quality patio. It's not really an Irish pub and the crowd tends to be 25 - 40 which is older than most of Old Town.
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Kelly's at Southbridge
7117 East 6th AvenueAn "Irish" themed scottsdale bar with a quality patio. It's not really an Irish pub and the crowd tends to be 25 - 40 which is older than most of Old Town.
Majerle's Sports Grill
4425 North Saddlebag TrailBest sports bar in Old Town with decent food.
A cocktail lounge and another escape from the tourist crowd, despite being on Main street it's not overun or often packed and offers quality whiskey, bourbon, scotch and other top shelf liquors.
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Beverly on Main
7018 E Main StA cocktail lounge and another escape from the tourist crowd, despite being on Main street it's not overun or often packed and offers quality whiskey, bourbon, scotch and other top shelf liquors.
Originally an ASU bar in Tempe, it's a popular place for tourists to have a Corona and a taco. I don't think it's a good bar and the crowd is typically under 30, but people like to check the box.
Dos Gringos
4209 N Craftsman CtOriginally an ASU bar in Tempe, it's a popular place for tourists to have a Corona and a taco. I don't think it's a good bar and the crowd is typically under 30, but people like to check the box.
This block has roughly 10 bars perfect for the under 30 crowd that wants to party day or night. The most popular are Hi Fi, Maya Day Club, Bottled Blonde, Dierks Bentley Whisky Row and El Hefe.
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Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails - Scottsdale
4420 N Saddlebag TrailThis block has roughly 10 bars perfect for the under 30 crowd that wants to party day or night. The most popular are Hi Fi, Maya Day Club, Bottled Blonde, Dierks Bentley Whisky Row and El Hefe.
Best wine bar in Old Town, often at night they feature live music. Crowd tends to be age 30 and up.
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Kazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar
7137 East Stetson DriveBest wine bar in Old Town, often at night they feature live music. Crowd tends to be age 30 and up.
Everything Else
Across the street from the house, the hotel welcomes outside guests at their pool and restaurants assuming you buy food or drinks. The spa is 50% off on Wednesdays and the gym is quality for a hotel.
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Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E Main StAcross the street from the house, the hotel welcomes outside guests at their pool and restaurants assuming you buy food or drinks. The spa is 50% off on Wednesdays and the gym is quality for a hotel.
Shopping
The Gelato Spot
3164 E Camelback RdBest Gelato in Old Town
Juice bar and healthy snack options to go (Acai, etc.).
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Kaleidoscope Juice - 1st Ave
7119 E 1st AveJuice bar and healthy snack options to go (Acai, etc.).