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Essence Bakery Café is one of places to go for a date.

1. Essence Bakery Café

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

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Start off with something delicious from the French-inspired breakfast and lunch menus, like the Quiche Lorraine or Croque Madame, before diving into the irresistible pastry case. Read more.

Matt's Big Breakfast is one of places to go for a date.

2. Matt's Big Breakfast

9.0
116 East Garfield Street (at N 1st St), Phoenix, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Phoenix · 253 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Rosemary-flecked home fries are one delicious reason breakfast gets all the glory, but lunch's Big Butter Burger, classic Reuben and Midwest-style chili are just as praiseworthy. Read more.

St Francis is one of places to go for a date.

3. St Francis

8.3
111 E Camelback Rd (at Central Ave), Phoenix, AZ
New American Restaurant · 131 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Both happy hour & brunch are among the best in town, value-priced and chock full of simple but sophisticated selections. Try the veggie fritatta, smoky burger or herb-flecked, fingerling potatoes. Read more.

FnB is one of places to go for a date.

4. FnB

8.6
7125 E 5th Ave Ste 31 (at Craftsman Court), Scottsdale, AZ
New American Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 64 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Crips-edged socca from Nice, fattoush from Lebanon, dukka from Egypt or good old fried green tomatoes from the U.S. of A...it's all damn good! Read more.

Rancho Pinot is one of places to go for a date.

5. Rancho Pinot

6208 N Scottsdale Rd (Lincoln Drive), Paradise Valley, AZ
New American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: You'll always find a handful of gorgeous salads (Tuscan kale being one of many favorites), grilled quail and Nonni's Sunday Chicken, a comfort food dish that comes straight from her grandma. Read more.

Italian Restaurant is one of places to go for a date.

6. Italian Restaurant

4743 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ
Italian Restaurant · Camelback East · 10 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Nearly everything is sourced locally and made in house, the meats are slow-roasted and rich, salads edible works of art and desserts often culled from the recipe file of Bianco's mother, Francesca. Read more.

ShinBay is one of places to go for a date.

7. ShinBay

7001 N Scottsdale Rd (at Indian Bend Road), Scottsdale, AZ
Japanese Restaurant · Resort Corridor · 7 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: If you're a bona-fide food-lover, you absolutely shouldn't miss it! Dabble around on the a la carte menu or just jump in for a six- or seven-course extravaganza! Read more.

Kai is one of places to go for a date.

8. Kai

7.4
5594 W Wildhorse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ
New American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Opt for the seven-course Short Story tasting menu or the blowout 13-course Journey! You will not be disappointed. Read more.