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Chelsea's Kitchen is one of places to try.

1. Chelsea's Kitchen

9.3
5040 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ
New American Restaurant · 109 tips and reviews
Matt's Big Breakfast is one of places to try.

2. Matt's Big Breakfast

8.9
116 East Garfield Street (at N 1st St), Phoenix, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Phoenix · 253 tips and reviews
The Little Woody is one of places to try.

3. The Little Woody

8.9
4228 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Cocktail Bar · Camelback East · 30 tips and reviews
Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar is one of places to try.

4. Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar

1326 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Wine Bar · Roosevelt · 14 tips and reviews
5th & Wine is one of places to try.

5. 5th & Wine

7051 E 5th Ave (btwn N Goldwater Blvd & N Marshall Way), Scottsdale, AZ
Wine Bar · Downtown Scottsdale · 48 tips and reviews
The Duce is one of places to try.

6. The Duce

8.7
525 S Central Ave (at E Lincoln St), Phoenix, AZ
Bar · Central City · 67 tips and reviews
Culinary Dropout is one of places to try.

7. Culinary Dropout

8.4
5632 N 7th St (in The Yard), Phoenix, AZ
Gastropub · 74 tips and reviews
Joe's Farm Grill is one of places to try.

8. Joe's Farm Grill

9.1
3000 E Ray Rd (at S Banning St), Gilbert, AZ
Burger Joint · Agritopia · 160 tips and reviews
The Rose & Crown is one of places to try.

9. The Rose & Crown

628 E Adams St (Heritage Square), Phoenix, AZ
Pub · Copper Square · 76 tips and reviews
Gallo Blanco Cafe is one of places to try.

10. Gallo Blanco Cafe

401 W Clarendon Ave (in The Clarendon Hotel), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 127 tips and reviews

11. Hillside Spot

8.3
4740 E Warner Rd (at 48th St), Phoenix, AZ
Breakfast Spot · 92 tips and reviews

PHOENIX MagazinePHOENIX Magazine: Try Mia's homemade pancakes, an El Jefe omelet or the Tunisian grilled vegetable salad. If you require lots of caffeine, you'll love the Iced Toddy. Named a 2010 Best New Restaurant. Read more.

12. Cornish Pasty Co

9.1
960 W University Dr (at S Hardy Dr), Tempe, AZ
Pub · 177 tips and reviews

ASU's Tempe CampusASU's Tempe Campus: You can't go wrong with The Pilgrim or the bread pudding.

White Sage Espresso is one of places to try.

13. White Sage Espresso

Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · 2 tips and reviews
Bikini Lounge is one of places to try.

14. Bikini Lounge

7.1
1502 Grand Ave (at Roosevelt), Phoenix, AZ
Tiki Bar · Central City · 27 tips and reviews
Luci's Healthy Marketplace is one of places to try.

15. Luci's Healthy Marketplace

8.7
1590 E Bethany Home Rd (at N 16th St), Phoenix, AZ
Health Food Store · Camelback East · 87 tips and reviews
Daily Jam is one of places to try.

16. Daily Jam

8.5
310 S Mill Ave (at 3rd St.), Tempe, AZ
American Restaurant · Downtown Tempe · 125 tips and reviews
Wedge & Bottle Cheese Shop is one of places to try.

17. Wedge & Bottle Cheese Shop

4025 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
Deli · Ahwatukee Foothills · 8 tips and reviews
Giant Coffee is one of places to try.

18. Giant Coffee

7.6
1437 N 1st St (at E McDowell Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Central City · 77 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Three words: Honey vanilla latte. Matt Poole's bright and open coffee shop uses Four Barrel Coffee and Straus Milk from California to craft one of the most flavorful latte experiences we've ever had. Read more.

Lola Coffee is one of places to try.

19. Lola Coffee

8.2
1001 N 3rd Ave (at W Roosevelt St), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Roosevelt · 65 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Great coffee drinks, which are more like dessert than anything else, and a small kitchen serving up build your own omelets and other goodies. We love their frittata by the slice and savory scones. Read more.

Lux Central is one of places to try.

20. Lux Central

8.9
4402 N Central Ave (at W Turney Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Café · Uptown Phoenix · 249 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: You've got a lot of options at Lux-- you can get a coffee (we recommend their Velvet mocha), order from the menu du jour, pick up fresh-baked pastries, or just stare as the beautiful people pass by. Read more.

Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar is one of places to try.

21. Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar

8.7
413 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ
New American Restaurant · Downtown Flagstaff · 17 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: This summer, Brix is featuring a crispy pork shank that's braised then dusted in powdered sugar & deep-fried, making for a crispy, caramelized exterior & succulent meat that melts in your mouth ($26). Read more.

Coppa Café is one of places to try.

22. Coppa Café

1300 S Milton Rd #107, Flagstaff, AZ
Bakery · 14 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Don't miss the flakiest, best croissant sandwich imaginable, topped with bacon, poached eggs, & Hollandaise; or the housemade tagliatelle with local, vegetables & grated cherry wood-smoked egg yolk. Read more.

Shady's Fine Ales and Cocktails is one of places to try.

23. Shady's Fine Ales and Cocktails

2701 E Indian School Rd (at 27th St), Phoenix, AZ
Dive Bar · Camelback East · 53 tips and reviews
Bertie's Of Arcadia is one of places to try.

24. Bertie's Of Arcadia

4041 E Thomas Rd (at 40th St), Phoenix, AZ
Ice Cream Parlor · Camelback East · 8 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Chocolate lovers, this is your destination. We were told our shake was made with several different kinds of chocolate, complete with a chocolate sauce heart drizzled on top. Read more.

Franco's Italian Café is one of places to try.

25. Franco's Italian Café

7.5
4327 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 13 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Nobody makes a better cheesecake, built upon a thick, buttery graham cracker crust filled with silky, Amaretto-spiked mascarpone. Read more.

Otro Cafe is one of places to try.

26. Otro Cafe

8.9
6035 N 7th St (Bethany Home), Phoenix, AZ
Latin American Restaurant · Camelback East · 30 tips and reviews
Arcadia Farms Café is one of places to try.

27. Arcadia Farms Café

8.6
7014 E 1st Ave (1st Avenue & Goldwater Blvd), Scottsdale, AZ
American Restaurant · Arts Districts · 39 tips and reviews
AMC DINE-IN Esplanade 14 is one of places to try.

28. AMC DINE-IN Esplanade 14

8.2
2515 E Camelback Rd (at 24th St), Phoenix, AZ
Movie Theater · Camelback East · 106 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: It offers an upscale bar & lounge called MacGuffins & two auditorium options: Fork & Screens (18+) & Cinema Suites (21+). Both auditoriums have La-Z-Boy seating with call service buttons & blankets. Read more.

FilmBar is one of places to try.

29. FilmBar

9.1
815 N 2nd St (btwn Garfield St & McKinley St), Phoenix, AZ
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown Phoenix · 40 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Not just a movie theater, but also an art house and a bar that features local artists on its walls, the unique watering hole hosts rare old films, cult classics, & current indie & foreign films. Read more.

Scratch French Café is one of places to try.

30. Scratch French Café

1011 N 3rd St (just North of Roosevelt), Phoenix, AZ
French Restaurant · Downtown Phoenix · 12 tips and reviews
Bink's is one of places to try.

31. Bink's

2320 E Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Camelback East · 25 tips and reviews
Rainbow Donuts is one of places to try.

32. Rainbow Donuts

8.3
1347 E McDowell Rd (at N 14th St), Phoenix, AZ
Donut Shop · Central City · 11 tips and reviews
Karl's Quality Bakery is one of places to try.

33. Karl's Quality Bakery

8847 N 7th Ave (at W Dunlap Ave.), Phoenix, AZ
Bakery · North Mountain · 8 tips and reviews
Royal Coffee Bar is one of places to try.

34. Royal Coffee Bar

7.5
2502 E Camelback Rd (at Biltmore Fashion Park), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Camelback East · 2 tips and reviews
Carmel's on Camelback is one of places to try.

35. Carmel's on Camelback

4225 E Camelback Rd (44th St and Camelback), Phoenix, AZ
Café · Camelback East · 27 tips and reviews
Hob Nobs Cafe & Spirits is one of places to try.

36. Hob Nobs Cafe & Spirits

149 W McDowell Rd (at N 3rd Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Fast Food Restaurant · Roosevelt · 55 tips and reviews
Essence Bakery Café is one of places to try.

37. Essence Bakery Café

825 W University Dr (at S. Hardy Dr.), Tempe, AZ
Bakery · 82 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: You won't be disappointed by the French toast. Essence's signature brioche bread is the perfect building block for this breakfast treat, served w/ fresh fruit & a caramel sauce with toasted hazelnuts. Read more.

Chestnut Fine Foods & Provisions is one of places to try.

38. Chestnut Fine Foods & Provisions

5.8
4350 E Camelback Rd (At 44th St), Phoenix, AZ
New American Restaurant · Camelback East · 11 tips and reviews
The Derby Public House is one of places to try.

39. The Derby Public House

5.8
4420 N Saddlebag Trl, Scottsdale, AZ
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Scottsdale · 5 tips and reviews
The Attic Ale House is one of places to try.

40. The Attic Ale House

8.5
4247 E Indian School Rd (44th St), Phoenix, AZ
Beer Garden · Camelback East · 54 tips and reviews
Taco Guild Gastropub is one of places to try.

41. Taco Guild Gastropub

8.7
546 E Osborn Rd (at N 7th St), Phoenix, AZ
Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The Taco Guild, now open, serves "Old World" and "New School" tacos as well as salads, sides and an option to build-your-own burrito. The restaurant also offers happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Mon-Fri.

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is one of places to try.

42. Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park

8.7
16501 W Northern Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ
Zoo · 51 tips and reviews
Spokes On Southern is one of places to try.

43. Spokes On Southern

8.2
1470 E Southern Ave (btwn S Dorsey Ln & S McClintock Dr), Tempe, AZ
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Antique Sugar is one of places to try.

44. Antique Sugar

8.1
724 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Vintage and Thrift Store · 8 tips and reviews
Fair Trade Cafe is one of places to try.

45. Fair Trade Cafe

8.4
1020 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Downtown Phoenix · 48 tips and reviews
Angels Trumpet Ale House is one of places to try.

46. Angels Trumpet Ale House

9.1
810 N 2nd St (btwn E Garfield & E McKinley St), Phoenix, AZ
Bar · Downtown Phoenix · 132 tips and reviews
Hanny's is one of places to try.

47. Hanny's

8.6
40 N 1st St (at W Adams St.), Phoenix, AZ
Lounge · Copper Square · 126 tips and reviews
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape is one of places to try.

48. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape

8.7
2 East Jefferson St (1st St. & Jefferson), Phoenix, AZ
Hotel · Copper Square · 30 tips and reviews
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is one of places to try.

49. Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails

7.7
2 E Jefferson St (at S Central Ave), Phoenix, AZ
New American Restaurant · Copper Square · 57 tips and reviews
Crescent Ballroom is one of places to try.

50. Crescent Ballroom

9.2
308 N 2nd Ave (at W Van Buren St), Phoenix, AZ
Rock Club · Copper Square · 110 tips and reviews
Cibo is one of places to try.

51. Cibo

9.2
603 N 5th Ave (at Fillmore St), Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · Roosevelt · 120 tips and reviews