Nomad Guidebook
Food scene
Best for brunch, lunch, or dinner. No resy needed
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La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StBest for brunch, lunch, or dinner. No resy needed
Favorite coffee + pastry shop in the city
They also are known for their mac & cheese + hand-crafted cocktails. I personally think their espresso martini is the best I have ever had.
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Lux Central
4402 N Central AveFavorite coffee + pastry shop in the city
They also are known for their mac & cheese + hand-crafted cocktails. I personally think their espresso martini is the best I have ever had.
Top rated breakfast spot in PHX. I prefer the downtown location because its fun to walk around the neighborhood afterwards.
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Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StTop rated breakfast spot in PHX. I prefer the downtown location because its fun to walk around the neighborhood afterwards.
World renowned pizza shop. Chris Bianco is world-renowned as one of the best pizza makers in the US. He is a James Beard Semi-Finalist and featured in top food magazines
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Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StWorld renowned pizza shop. Chris Bianco is world-renowned as one of the best pizza makers in the US. He is a James Beard Semi-Finalist and featured in top food magazines
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StGreat patio + consistently delicious food
Drive thru only but their burgers and shakes are out of this world!
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The Stand Burgers
3538 E Indian School RdDrive thru only but their burgers and shakes are out of this world!
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdGreat for big groups
Glai Baan
2333 E Osborn RdMy favorite local thai spot. Their cocktails have won awards.
Great vegan options + inside the Churchill which hosts live music and various events
Freak Brothers Pizza
901 North 1st StreetGreat vegan options + inside the Churchill which hosts live music and various events
Good for groups- most known for their brunch. They also have a great coffee shop area to work from and lots of seating.
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The Henry
4455 E Camelback RdGood for groups- most known for their brunch. They also have a great coffee shop area to work from and lots of seating.
They have several locations around the valley. Downtown is perfect for big groups
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Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdThey have several locations around the valley. Downtown is perfect for big groups
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveGreat cocktails + every dish I have had was delish!
Vecina
3433 N 56th StThey have a good happy hour menu
Great place for brunch + cocktails. Plus a fun vintage shop to walk around after.
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Valentine
4130 N 7th AveGreat place for brunch + cocktails. Plus a fun vintage shop to walk around after.
Has such a great vibe. Can accommodate large groups and you can head over to Champagne Lanes next door for boozy trendy bowling.
Palma
Has such a great vibe. Can accommodate large groups and you can head over to Champagne Lanes next door for boozy trendy bowling.
Incredible taco shop. They have the sweetest abuelas making homemade tortillas.
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Taco Chelo
501 E Roosevelt StIncredible taco shop. They have the sweetest abuelas making homemade tortillas.
Pizza that tastes like it is from Italy! If you sit at the bar beware the owner is quite an experience, in a fun way.
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Forno 301
1616 N Central AvePizza that tastes like it is from Italy! If you sit at the bar beware the owner is quite an experience, in a fun way.
They do a lunch special that usually sells out but grab a lobster roll & a beer next door at the wandering tortoise. They get their fish flown in daily.
Nelson's Meat + Fish
2415 E Indian School RdThey do a lunch special that usually sells out but grab a lobster roll & a beer next door at the wandering tortoise. They get their fish flown in daily.
Consistently delicious food. They source organic and local ingredients.
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Persepshen
4700 N Central AveConsistently delicious food. They source organic and local ingredients.
Pa'la
2107 N 24th StGreat dinner spot
Things to Do
Desert Botanical Garden
Wonderspaces Arizona
7014 E Camelback RdPhoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveHole in the Rock
625 N Galvin PkwySunset hike here is ideal. It is also an easier hike
A harder hike but well worth it. Echo Canyon Trail allows you to hike up before sunrise. Cholla (easier side) only opens after the sun rises.
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveA harder hike but well worth it. Echo Canyon Trail allows you to hike up before sunrise. Cholla (easier side) only opens after the sun rises.
Fun spot with multiple dining food trucks, vintage pop-ups, and cocktails trucks
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Pemberton PHX
1121 North 2nd StreetFun spot with multiple dining food trucks, vintage pop-ups, and cocktails trucks
They have lots of fun local eateries, shops, cocktails, and known for hosting events
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The Churchill
901 N 1st StThey have lots of fun local eateries, shops, cocktails, and known for hosting events
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayCrescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveGo to a show or grab a drink!
Fashion Square
Largest shopping mall in Phoenix
On Fridays a local native American hikes it at sunrise and puts on a traditional music performance at the top.
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Piestewa Peak
On Fridays a local native American hikes it at sunrise and puts on a traditional music performance at the top.
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdTours available. Historical Frank Lloyd Wright home
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaReally fun instructors and a great day trip adventure for the trill-seeker
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Skydive Arizona
4900 N Taylor StReally fun instructors and a great day trip adventure for the trill-seeker
They usually have groupons for a discounted rate. But a very fun experience!
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Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Hot Air Balloon Company
7934 E Covey LnThey usually have groupons for a discounted rate. But a very fun experience!
Cocktails
Century Grand
3626 E Indian School RdYou'll need reservations but well worth it!
RnR Gastropub
3737 N Scottsdale RdKnown for a Vegas- style bottomless brunch
The Little Woody
4228 E Indian School RdLocal drinking spot
Great selection of wine + live music. Plus the infamous AZ chopped salad
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Kazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar
7137 East Stetson DriveGreat selection of wine + live music. Plus the infamous AZ chopped salad
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveHas the best espresso martini in AZ... in my humble opinion
A "speakeasy" located inside of SIP coffee garage. You'll need a reservation but their cocktails are spectacular.
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A "speakeasy" located inside of SIP coffee garage. You'll need a reservation but their cocktails are spectacular.
My favorite non-pretentious wine shop. Employees are SO helpful picking out the perfect affordably priced wine. They also have really cute local gifts and items.
Monsoon Market
My favorite non-pretentious wine shop. Employees are SO helpful picking out the perfect affordably priced wine. They also have really cute local gifts and items.
Little Rituals
132 S Central AveHealthy Spots
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdGreen New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StNami
2014 N 7th StLoving Hut
3239 E Indian School RdFlower Child
100 E Camelback RdVerdura
5555 N 7th StThe Coronado PHX
2245 N 12th StGreat place to stop after hiking Piewesta Peak. They have a cute little gift shop with local, handpicked items
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Luci's Healthy Marketplace
1590 E Bethany Home RdGreat place to stop after hiking Piewesta Peak. They have a cute little gift shop with local, handpicked items
Coffee Spots
Deseo Coffee
2330 E McDowell RdPIP Coffee + Clay
2617 North 24th StreetCoffee shop + fun pottery and jewelry workshops available for an affordable price.
Great place to work remotely from. Plenty of seating, outlets and they have incredible pastries and coffee.
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Lux Central
4402 N Central AveGreat place to work remotely from. Plenty of seating, outlets and they have incredible pastries and coffee.
Incredible coffee, pastries, breakfast menu, and they have a lovely outdoor seating area
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Ollie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell RdIncredible coffee, pastries, breakfast menu, and they have a lovely outdoor seating area
Great spot to work from. They also have a location on Missouri Ave that is more aesthetically pleasing.
It is right next to Chop Shop so you can grab a healthy lunch. They also have a great cocktail menu.
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PROVISION
4501 N 32nd StGreat spot to work from. They also have a location on Missouri Ave that is more aesthetically pleasing.
It is right next to Chop Shop so you can grab a healthy lunch. They also have a great cocktail menu.
They have a lot of tables to work from. It's a hip modern space.
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Moxie Coffee Co.
4626 N 16th StThey have a lot of tables to work from. It's a hip modern space.
Cute spot for coffee / tea. Plus they have a delicious food menu and I love their pastries.
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Cha Cha's Tea Lounge
1229 Grand AveCute spot for coffee / tea. Plus they have a delicious food menu and I love their pastries.
Cool coffee shop / bar hangout. People work there day and night. Their food menu is pretty good. I love the aesthetic and vibe.
Luanas Coffee and Beer
1502 W McDowell RdCool coffee shop / bar hangout. People work there day and night. Their food menu is pretty good. I love the aesthetic and vibe.
Thrifting & Shopping
White Dove Thrift Shoppe
Lots of fun clothes and furniture
Cute items + a coffee shop located inside with delish pastries. Also nextdoor to a speakeasy bar
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Cute items + a coffee shop located inside with delish pastries. Also nextdoor to a speakeasy bar
Buffalo Exchange
3450 North 7th StreetConsignment shop with good finds
Twigs and Twine
3335 North 24th StreetEverything from Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack that gets returned. Luxury items at a crazy discount
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Last Chance Clearance Store
1919 E Camelback RdEverything from Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack that gets returned. Luxury items at a crazy discount
The Bee's Knees
2222 N 16th StEarth Kink
Poor Little Rich Girl
1582 E Bethany Home RdMy Sister's Closet
Heaven’s Closet
High end boutique with local clothes and crafts. The downtown location has a coffee shop next to it, Khavi
Phoenix General
High end boutique with local clothes and crafts. The downtown location has a coffee shop next to it, Khavi
Local Nomad
100 E Camelback RdSpa, Massage, Wellness
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Deutschland
Book a massage or sound healing with Taran!
Top notch spa + their restaurant Elements is to die for
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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort
5700 E McDonald DrTop notch spa + their restaurant Elements is to die for
They frequently host workshops like sound healing, cannabis yoga, and somatic breath work
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They frequently host workshops like sound healing, cannabis yoga, and somatic breath work
Optimyze - Mind, Body, Breath
3728 E Indian School RdBook a day of cold plunge, red light therapy and more
GROUNDWRK
Really fun workouts
Beautiful spa + pool (weekends they have a DJ)
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Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
4949 E Lincoln DrBeautiful spa + pool (weekends they have a DJ)
Walter Yoga
747 West Roosevelt StreetThey host fun weekend events including yoga, sound healings, concerts and more
PROSE Nails Arcadia, AZ
Preferred nail salon