Guidebook for Mesa
Food Scene
Macayo's Mexican Food
1920 South Dobson RoadBaby Kay's Cajun Kitchen
2051 S Dobson RdYour Pie
2015 South Alma School RoadStarbucks
1817 E Guadalupe RdStarbucks
1817 E Guadalupe RdGolden Donuts
1818 W Baseline RdWildflower Bread Company
6428 S McClintock DrCartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AvePeixoto Coffee Roasters.
11 W Boston StBaiz Fresh Foods
1858 W Baseline RdDesoto Central Market
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StOriginal ChopShop
7158 E 5th AveChelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StOrgan Stop Pizza
1149 E Southern AveCafe Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine
849 W University DrUnphởgettable
66 S Dobson RdKabuki
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyPicazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen Tempe
440 W Warner RdSimon's Hot Dogs
4280 N Drinkwater BlvdFlower Child
100 E Camelback RdThe Vig Uptown
6015 N 16th StQueen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S Meridian RdFarm to table concept as seen on "Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives"
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Joe's Farm Grill
3000 E Ray RdFarm to table concept as seen on "Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives"
Liberty Market
230 N Gilbert RdT.C. Eggington's
1660 S Alma School RdFirst Watch
1665 S Dobson RdJamba
1555 N Gilbert RdBest donuts in Phoenix. Great stop on the way up to Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott, Jerome, or anything that direct.
Desert Donuts
3134 W Carefree HwyBest donuts in Phoenix. Great stop on the way up to Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott, Jerome, or anything that direct.
#1 Plant-based/Vegan food in town. Carnivores even love this place :-)
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Pomegranate Cafe
4025 E Chandler Blvd#1 Plant-based/Vegan food in town. Carnivores even love this place :-)
Pita Jungle - Mesa
1850 W Southern AveChipotle Mexican Grill
1515 N 7th AveIke's Love and Sandwiches
910 N 4th StOver 100+ Sub sandwich combinations and delicious!
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
960 W University DrLocal Sub shop favorite.
Angry Crab Shack
2808 E Indian School RdMellow Mushroom
740 S Mill AveGood Pizza!
YC's Mongolian Grill
Noodles and much more. Create your own bowl and sauce + delicious
24 Carrots
1701 E Guadalupe RdNatural Eatery with Juice & Smoothie Bar
The Cutting Board Bakery & Cafe
2235 S Power RdHave you ever had a Pasty? It's like an adult hot pocket with with greatness.
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Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdHave you ever had a Pasty? It's like an adult hot pocket with with greatness.
Bosa Donuts
1144 S Country Club DrBest donuts around!
Joyride Taco House East
302 N Gilbert RdGreat tacos and in Downtown Gilbert
One of a kind Pizza experience and very well known in the food scene.
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Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StOne of a kind Pizza experience and very well known in the food scene.
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StA must-try local favorite for Mexican food.
First Chicken & Waffles restaurant in Arizona. This is the newest location.
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Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
3133 N Scottsdale RdFirst Chicken & Waffles restaurant in Arizona. This is the newest location.
Alice Cooperstown
101 East Jackson StreetDurant's
2611 N Central AvePhoenix classic
Harlow's Cafe
1021 W University DrWell known greasy spoon breakfast joint
Sugar Bowl
4005 N Scottsdale RdOne of the oldest Ice Cream shops on Arizona
Dick's Hideaway
6008 N 16th StAnother Phoenix classic
House of Tricks
114 E 7th StGreat food and views in Tempe
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery
1160 E University DrThe original Chicken & Waffles that started the LoLo's chain
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Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe
808 E Jefferson StThe original Chicken & Waffles that started the LoLo's chain
El Chorro
5550 E Lincoln DrTimeless Mexican restaurant
Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd StreetRotates and overlooks entire Downtown Phoenix area
Closest restaurant with stunning view of Phoenix area. Great cocktails and relaxed setting.
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Top of the Rock Restaurant
2000 W Westcourt WayClosest restaurant with stunning view of Phoenix area. Great cocktails and relaxed setting.
AAA 5-Diamond Rated restaurant.. Overlooks water feature with Mountains in the backdrop
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Kai Restaurant
5594 W Wild Horse Pass BlvdAAA 5-Diamond Rated restaurant.. Overlooks water feature with Mountains in the backdrop
Vincitorio's Restaurant
1835 E Elliot RdHandmade Pasta and great Wine selection
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StDrinks & Nightlife
Arizona Wilderness Gilbert Brewpub
721 N Arizona Ave
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StSanTan Brewing Company
8 S San Marcos PlThe Brickyard Downtown
85 W Boston StKazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar
7137 East Stetson DriveCasino Arizona
524 N 92nd StWild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass BlvdTalking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayLone Butte Casino
Postino Annex
615 S College AvePostino East
302 N Gilbert RdDining and bar space, sports viewing, backyard-style games and a stage for live music.
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The Yard At Farmer Arts District
149 S Farmer AveDining and bar space, sports viewing, backyard-style games and a stage for live music.
Arizona Distilling Company
601 W University DrO.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdDierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Tempe
640 S Mill AveChar's Has the Blues
4631 N 7th AveGreat Blues Bar
Parks & Nature
Desert Botanical Garden
Lost Dutchman State Park
6109 N Apache TrailWind Cave Trailhead
Wind Cave DriveHole in the Rock
625 N Galvin PkwyBoyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum WayEcho Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveGateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyDobson Ranch Park
2359 S Dobson RdRiverview Park
Riverview ParkIt's worth the trek up. Pictures don't do it justice so make to go and see the real thing if you are in Arizona. I recommend staying over in Flagstaff for the evening and popping over to Grand Canyon early in the am.
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Grand Canyon Park Headquarters
20 South Entrance RoadIt's worth the trek up. Pictures don't do it justice so make to go and see the real thing if you are in Arizona. I recommend staying over in Flagstaff for the evening and popping over to Grand Canyon early in the am.
Short drive up (about 1.5 hours) from Phoenix and you won't believe that you are still in Arizona. Views are incredible and you will out in Nature.
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Mogollon Rim Visitor Center
Rim RoadShort drive up (about 1.5 hours) from Phoenix and you won't believe that you are still in Arizona. Views are incredible and you will out in Nature.
Shopping
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyBiltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdMajerle's Sports Grill at Chandler Fashion Center
3111 W Chandler BlvdMADE Art Boutique
922 N 5th StStore with all locally made goods from Phoenix
Barnone AZ - A Craftsman Community
3000 E Ray RdCostco Wholesale
1415 N Arizona AvePhoenix Premium Outlets
4976 Premium Outlets WayArizona Mills
5000 S Arizona Mills CirSynapse Studios LLC
520 S Mill AveLots of local shops
Something here for everyone. Old Town Scottsdale should not disappoint.
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Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdSomething here for everyone. Old Town Scottsdale should not disappoint.
Gilbert Farmers Market
222 N Ash StGreat Farmer's Market with tons of local vendors.
Another great farmer's market that is located in Old Town Scottsdale.
**Not open in Summer**
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Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market - open October through May
3806 N Brown AveAnother great farmer's market that is located in Old Town Scottsdale.
**Not open in Summer**
Arts & Culture
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveMesa Arts Center
1 E Main StScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StHeard Museum
2301 N Central AveHerberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe StChildren’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StGreat place for the kiddos!
Commemorative Air Force Museum
2017 N Greenfield RdA must do Architectural attraction from iconic Frank Lloyd Wright. One of the top things to do on TripAdvisor
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Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdA must do Architectural attraction from iconic Frank Lloyd Wright. One of the top things to do on TripAdvisor
#2 Thing to do in Arizona on TripAdvisor! Coolest Musical Museum I have ever been to. It's an all-day event if you are a music lover
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Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo Blvd#2 Thing to do in Arizona on TripAdvisor! Coolest Musical Museum I have ever been to. It's an all-day event if you are a music lover
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StOrpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams StEntertainment & Activities
Rio Salado Park
80 West Rio Salado ParkwayPhoenix Suns
201 E Jefferson StChase Field
401 E Jefferson StPhoenix Coyotes
9400 W Maryland AveDobson Ranch Golf Course
2155 S Dobson RdDobson Ranch Library - Mesa Public Library
2425 S Dobson RdISM Raceway
7602 Jimmie Johnson DrWild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
20000 S Maricopa RdNHRA and more Race Track
Rawhide Event Center
5244 South 48th StreetGolfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AveTempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda DrASU Sun Devils Stadium
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
5000 S Arizona Mills CirAnother great place for the kids.
Makutu's Island
6919 W Ray RdMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdTrain park that the kids will love
The Phoenix Zoo
Harkins Theatres Tempe Marketplace 16
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyHarkins Theatre
5000 S Arizona Mills CirHarkins + IMAX
Still plays local and indie flicks. Right in the heart of downtown Tempe
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Harkins Theatres Valley Art
509 S Mill AveStill plays local and indie flicks. Right in the heart of downtown Tempe
FilmBar
815 N 2nd StBest theatre for Cult Classics, Indie Films, & Local