Midtown Phoenix Guidebook
Food scene
Very popular coffee shop in central. Its a big coffee shop but is almost always full. Open till midnight
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveVery popular coffee shop in central. Its a big coffee shop but is almost always full. Open till midnight
This is a 2 story coffee shop with lots of room. Seems to be more empty during the day which makes it better for those that are trying to get some work done. Friday nights they have live music. Open 24/7
26 locals recommend
The Grand
718 N Central AveThis is a 2 story coffee shop with lots of room. Seems to be more empty during the day which makes it better for those that are trying to get some work done. Friday nights they have live music. Open 24/7
Lola has great outdoor seating for the enjoyment of a urban
environment and of course their great coffee. Great location to purchase coffee beans. Closes at 7pm
103 locals recommend
Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveLola has great outdoor seating for the enjoyment of a urban
environment and of course their great coffee. Great location to purchase coffee beans. Closes at 7pm
Delicious restaurant, but get there early. Later in the morning the wait can be 45 minutes or longer. Great breakfasts and brunch menu items. Closes at 2:30.
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2045 E Camelback RdDelicious restaurant, but get there early. Later in the morning the wait can be 45 minutes or longer. Great breakfasts and brunch menu items. Closes at 2:30.
Great place to get tacos, has over 1,000 reviews on YELP, they also have a bar hours 11am-11pm.
139 locals recommend
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdGreat place to get tacos, has over 1,000 reviews on YELP, they also have a bar hours 11am-11pm.
Think of Chipotle but upgraded. Amazing food! Always packed for lunch has over 700 reviews on YELP. 8am-10pm hours
77 locals recommend
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup
3313 N 7th StThink of Chipotle but upgraded. Amazing food! Always packed for lunch has over 700 reviews on YELP. 8am-10pm hours
Nationally Ranked Mexican Cafe with amazing tacos, drinks and an amazing guacamole. Keep in mind the prices are a little higher than you typical taco shop. Over 1,200 reviews.
140 locals recommend
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StNationally Ranked Mexican Cafe with amazing tacos, drinks and an amazing guacamole. Keep in mind the prices are a little higher than you typical taco shop. Over 1,200 reviews.
Chicago Style Pizza. Great place for families and friends. Really cozy and has TVs for sports. Has over 800 reviews on YELP.
60 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
100 E Camelback RdChicago Style Pizza. Great place for families and friends. Really cozy and has TVs for sports. Has over 800 reviews on YELP.
New restaurant with fast growing popularity. Great Italian
dishes. Over 300 reviews. Open till 10pm
45 locals recommend
Mora Italian
5651 N 7th StNew restaurant with fast growing popularity. Great Italian
dishes. Over 300 reviews. Open till 10pm
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveGreat Japanese food with great vibes. Over 700 reviews. Open till 9pm.
Iconic burger joint. If you are from the Eastern states you may have heard the hype. They only have joints here in the west. You MUST check it out. Also open late.
18 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
4840 N 20th StIconic burger joint. If you are from the Eastern states you may have heard the hype. They only have joints here in the west. You MUST check it out. Also open late.
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdClean and healthy foods.
Great cupcakes featured on "Cupcake Wars" and they won! They offer all kinds of sweets and coffee. On Sunday and Mondays 50% off.
35 locals recommend
Urban Cookies Bakeshop
2325 N 7th StGreat cupcakes featured on "Cupcake Wars" and they won! They offer all kinds of sweets and coffee. On Sunday and Mondays 50% off.
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd StGreat little coffee shop with outdoor seating.
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdFeatured on the FOOD Network. Super chill eat out place to visit
with a group. Great food loud music and ping pong tables to
play your friends.
58 locals recommend
The Duce
525 S Central AveFeatured on the FOOD Network. Super chill eat out place to visit
with a group. Great food loud music and ping pong tables to
play your friends.
Great breakfast place. Closes at 2pm, long wait times! Really good food.
227 locals recommend
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StGreat breakfast place. Closes at 2pm, long wait times! Really good food.
Giant Coffee
1437 N 1st StPostino Central
5144 N Central AveAmazing for bruschetta and drinks!
Churn
5223 N Central AveFantastic ice cream.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great hangout spot where you can play games like ping pong,
corn hole, and giant Jenga. Feels like you're in someone's backyard. They have food and drinks. Must be over 18.
118 locals recommend
The Yard
5640 N 7th StGreat hangout spot where you can play games like ping pong,
corn hole, and giant Jenga. Feels like you're in someone's backyard. They have food and drinks. Must be over 18.
The Wandering Tortoise
2417 E Indian School RdVery cool bar with tons of retro arcade games. A definite favorite.
137 locals recommend
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StVery cool bar with tons of retro arcade games. A definite favorite.
Great beer selection and solid food choices. Indoor and outdoor seating.
114 locals recommend
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StGreat beer selection and solid food choices. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Shopping
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdHigh end mall with shops and food.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdUptown Plaza
100 E Camelback RdGroceries
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdTrader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StParks
large park with lakes, basketball courts, kid play areas. Also has a
dog park. Great for biking and walking. Behind VA Hospital. Very family friendly.
46 locals recommend
Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School Rdlarge park with lakes, basketball courts, kid play areas. Also has a
dog park. Great for biking and walking. Behind VA Hospital. Very family friendly.
Hance Park Dog Park
323 W Culver StMargaret T. Hance Park
67 W Culver StEncanto Park
Sightseeing
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveSouth Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenuePhoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy