Marc And Eve's Guidebook
Food scene
Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveGreat local coffee and quick bites. Outdoor patio. Hip spot.
Very hip coffee bar and great food, beer and wine bar. Open late. Very busy.
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveVery hip coffee bar and great food, beer and wine bar. Open late. Very busy.
Cool ale house with 60 microbrews and wines on tap from all over the world. Outdoor patio too.
114 locals recommend
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StCool ale house with 60 microbrews and wines on tap from all over the world. Outdoor patio too.
Very good inexpensive sushi at happy hour. Outdoor patio. Local favorite. Try their fresh wasabi.
46 locals recommend
MOIRA Sushi Bar & Kitchen
215 E McKinley StVery good inexpensive sushi at happy hour. Outdoor patio. Local favorite. Try their fresh wasabi.
Grab groceries and healthy food options. Short drive from the Casita.
260 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdGrab groceries and healthy food options. Short drive from the Casita.
Best deep dish Chicago pizza (from Chicago natives). Only Lou’s location outside of Chicago!!
60 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
100 E Camelback RdBest deep dish Chicago pizza (from Chicago natives). Only Lou’s location outside of Chicago!!
Good pizza. Close by the casita. About 1 mile walk.
16 locals recommend
Ziegler's New York Pizza Dept.
556 West McDowell RoadGood pizza. Close by the casita. About 1 mile walk.
Local restaurant with the best bruschetta boards and wines. Several other Uptown restaurants nearby too
215 locals recommend
Postino Central
5144 N Central AveLocal restaurant with the best bruschetta boards and wines. Several other Uptown restaurants nearby too
Windsor
5223 N Central AveGreat restaurant and bar. Lots of locals. American food.
Unique local concept that has become a favorite of Phoenicians. Good for lunch or quick dinner.
77 locals recommend
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup
3313 N 7th StUnique local concept that has become a favorite of Phoenicians. Good for lunch or quick dinner.
Old church converted into a bar and mexican restaurant. Stained glass, alter and other aspects kept as part of the concept.
139 locals recommend
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdOld church converted into a bar and mexican restaurant. Stained glass, alter and other aspects kept as part of the concept.
Durant's
2611 N Central AveFine dining with throwback atmosphere. Local favorite.
Brewery with almost all outdoor seating. Fire pits, picnic tables, live music sometimes.
84 locals recommend
Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
201 E Roosevelt StBrewery with almost all outdoor seating. Fire pits, picnic tables, live music sometimes.
Taco Tuesday favorite. Long lines for a table. Check out the bar for a shorter wait.
102 locals recommend
Joyride Taco House | Central
5202 N Central AveTaco Tuesday favorite. Long lines for a table. Check out the bar for a shorter wait.
Churn
5223 N Central AveTHE BEST ICE CREAM. Full cream ice cream. Long lines most days.
Forno 301
1616 N Central AveAuthentic Italian food and wood fire pizza oven.
Rubio's Coastal Grill
1712 E Guadalupe RdFast food. Fish tacos and more.
Little O's
521 W McDowell RdLocal bar and eatery with outdoor patio within walking distance.
Original Hamburger Works
2801 N 15th AveWalking distance on the west side of the golf course
Luanas Coffee and Beer
1502 W McDowell RdLocal coffee and beer
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th AveGreat breakfast/brunch
Presidio Cocina Mexicana
519 W Thomas RdHighly rated on Yelp
La Piñata Mexican Food Restaurant
5521 N 7th AveOne of our favorite Mexican restaurants
J P Mc Gurkee's Sandwich Shop
2822 N 15th AveWest side of golf course. By hamburger works
Pinos Pizza Al Centro
139 W Thomas RdPizza and Italian
Highball
1514 N 7th AveBar within walking distance.
Outdoor mall anchored by Macy’s, Saks Fifth Ave, Sephora. Restaurants include True Food, Zinburger, Blanco tacos, CPK, Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52 and Capital Grille.
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdOutdoor mall anchored by Macy’s, Saks Fifth Ave, Sephora. Restaurants include True Food, Zinburger, Blanco tacos, CPK, Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52 and Capital Grille.
Recreation activities
Encanto Golf Course
2775 N 15th AveHistoric Encanto 18 hole course.
Encanto 9-Hole Golf Course
2300 N 17th AvePopular 9 hole course in central Phoenix.
Historic Encanto park is wonderful for strolling around or for families with kids. Lots to do and see. Enchanted island has children train and other kids activities.
105 locals recommend
Encanto Park
Historic Encanto park is wonderful for strolling around or for families with kids. Lots to do and see. Enchanted island has children train and other kids activities.
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrLots of hiking in the area.
Echo Canyon Recreation Area
4925 E McDonald DrOne of two trailheads for Camelback mountain.
One of two trailheads for Camelback mountain.
116 locals recommend
Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
5150 E Cholla LnOne of two trailheads for Camelback mountain.
Sightseeing
LOCAL FAV! You would be shocked at the beauty of our desert botanical garden. Always activities happening here: Music, art, ballet, exhibits. Lovely at dusk! *COVID: requires reservation.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
LOCAL FAV! You would be shocked at the beauty of our desert botanical garden. Always activities happening here: Music, art, ballet, exhibits. Lovely at dusk! *COVID: requires reservation.
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveRelaxing and peaceful place.
ASU Downtown campus with about 15,000 students. Main campus with 60,000 students is located in Tempe.
47 locals recommend
Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
411 N Central AveASU Downtown campus with about 15,000 students. Main campus with 60,000 students is located in Tempe.
Phoneix Suns play here. Concerts and other sport events too. Free light rail pass with ticket.
352 locals recommend
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StPhoneix Suns play here. Concerts and other sport events too. Free light rail pass with ticket.
Diamondbacks play here. Easy to get to via light rail. Free light rail ride with ticket.
413 locals recommend
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StDiamondbacks play here. Easy to get to via light rail. Free light rail ride with ticket.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveArt museum a few minutes drive from casita or a longer walk.
Southwestern museum with Native American Art and artifacts. Short drive from casita or a longer walk.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveSouthwestern museum with Native American Art and artifacts. Short drive from casita or a longer walk.
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdValley favorite. 15 -20 min drive.