Guidebook for Phoenix
Essentials
Bashas' Grocery Store
10631 N 32nd StThis is where we shop for groceries
Walgreens
7000 N 16th StConvenient for all things
Food Scene
Gyro House 32
12308 N 32nd StGreat Gyros!
Fantastic coffee, sandwiches, salads and cocktails! Great outdoor patio. Lots of fun and has a drive through for coffee!
36 locals recommend
32 SHEA
10626 N 32nd StFantastic coffee, sandwiches, salads and cocktails! Great outdoor patio. Lots of fun and has a drive through for coffee!
The best margaritas, great Tex-mex style food and the outdoor patio is awesome! They have a band on the weekends in the evening.
24 locals recommend
Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
7330 N Dreamy Draw DrThe best margaritas, great Tex-mex style food and the outdoor patio is awesome! They have a band on the weekends in the evening.
Z'Tejas
10625 N Tatum BlvdGreat food and drinks.
One of our favorite restaurants in Phoenix, Tutti Santi has wonderful Italian food, a nice wine list and top notch service.
16 locals recommend
Tutti Santi By Nina
7575 N 16th StOne of our favorite restaurants in Phoenix, Tutti Santi has wonderful Italian food, a nice wine list and top notch service.
I'm not a big fan but my son loves this place so if you have kids, they may as well.
38 locals recommend
Panda Express
6501 E Greenway PkwyI'm not a big fan but my son loves this place so if you have kids, they may as well.
Panera Bread
8777 N Scottsdale RdGreat salads, coffee and sandwiches
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery
3212 East Cactus RoadGreat breakfasts and deli food
Sala Thai Restaurant
10880 N 32nd StGreat thai food.
Welcome to Greasewood Flat! Housed in a 130-year-old bunkhouse, Greasewood Flat was voted one of the “Oldest, Quirkiest and most Classic Bars” in America. Awesome and fun place!
6 locals recommend
Greasewood Flat
27375 North Alma School ParkwayWelcome to Greasewood Flat! Housed in a 130-year-old bunkhouse, Greasewood Flat was voted one of the “Oldest, Quirkiest and most Classic Bars” in America. Awesome and fun place!
The Horny Toad
6738 E Cave Creek RdGreat ribs, old west style
The Satisfied Frog
6245 East Cave Creek RoadGreat burgers in an old west environment
Uncle Sam's
3217 E Shea BlvdGreat neighborhood pizza and wings since 1982. Sports on TV.
Everything Else
US Post Office Hallmark Store
10639 N 32nd StIn case you need stamps or need to mail letters
7-Eleven
3201 E Shea BlvdConvenient
Bank of America Financial Center
3123 N Scottsdale RdAlways need a bank nearby!
Paradise Valley Mall
4568 E Cactus RdFood, shopping and movie theatres
Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a great place for nightlife and restaurants
Sightseeing
Piestewa Peak
Great to hike!
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveGreat hiking!
Desert Botanical Garden
Wonderful place
Entertainment & Activities
This is the elementary school my kids went to and it's really close with a great field, basketball courts and swings. It's a great place for the kids to play and it's a 10 minute walk from the house!
Mercury Mine
This is the elementary school my kids went to and it's really close with a great field, basketball courts and swings. It's a great place for the kids to play and it's a 10 minute walk from the house!
CrackerJax
16001 N Scottsdale RdMiniature golf, driving range, bumper boats, other kids games
Drinks & Nightlife
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
10625 N Tatum BlvdGreek food
Gallagher's
7575 N 16th StLocal pub with many TVs to watch sports with good pub food and drinks
Handlebar J
7116 E Becker LnIf you are interested in cowboys and square dancing this is the place
Shopping
Desert Ridge
Food, shopping and movie theatres
Whole Foods Market
7111 E Mayo BlvdFresh, healthy, gourmet food choices; many for take out
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdNice upscale shopping and dining
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdNice upscale shopping and dining