Meredith's Guidebook
Food Scene
Coming from an Italian New Yorker, this is the best Italian place around.
37 locals recommend
RigaTony's Authentic Italian Restaurant
1850 E Warner RdComing from an Italian New Yorker, this is the best Italian place around.
He's about 15 min away, but if you're a bagel snob like we are, this is your place.
7 locals recommend
The Bagel Man
5035 E Elliot RdHe's about 15 min away, but if you're a bagel snob like we are, this is your place.
Hon Machi Sushi & Cocktails
1949 W Ray RdBy far, the best sushi around. Also great miso soup.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Chandler
130 South Arizona AvenueGreat vibe, delicious food. Parking can be a little difficult.
Coffee Rush
1949 W Ray RdCute coffee shop on a lake. Great coffee as well.
Red Dragon Chinese Food
2160 N Alma School RdNY style Chinese food
El Bigo Taco
420 East Southern AvenueMy favorite Mexican place
Great ice cream try the fish cone-it's a fresh made soft waffle cone that can be stuffed with ice cream, as well as tour favorite toppings.
Snowtime
2095 North Dobson RoadGreat ice cream try the fish cone-it's a fresh made soft waffle cone that can be stuffed with ice cream, as well as tour favorite toppings.
Taqueria Mi Casita
2050 N Alma School RdFantastic authentic Mexican food
Bosa Donuts
1144 S Country Club DrDonuts, coffee and sandwiches- right on the corner.
Amici Pizza
2023 W Guadalupe RdGreat pizza and right around the block.
One of my favorites! Great food, great wine! Indoor or outdoor seating and games out back.
93 locals recommend
Postino East
302 N Gilbert RdOne of my favorites! Great food, great wine! Indoor or outdoor seating and games out back.
Entertainment
Great place to play board games and grab food, drinks or coffee. Pretty much any board game you can think of here!
15 locals recommend
Snakes & Lattes Tempe
20 W 6th StGreat place to play board games and grab food, drinks or coffee. Pretty much any board game you can think of here!
One stop for all your attractions- bowling, arcade, laser tag, billiards, shuffle board, VR games and more.
29 locals recommend
Main Event Tempe
8545 S Emerald DrOne stop for all your attractions- bowling, arcade, laser tag, billiards, shuffle board, VR games and more.
Dave & Buster's
21001 N Tatum BlvdArcade for adults
Harkins Chandler Fashion 20
3159 W Chandler BlvdTheater at the mall with reclining seats.
THE OSTRICH
10 N San Marcos PlCool little-known speakeasy
This is one of the coolest exhibits I've been to. Highly recommend. Great for date night.
46 locals recommend
Wonderspaces Arizona
7014 E Camelback RdThis is one of the coolest exhibits I've been to. Highly recommend. Great for date night.
Pollack Tempe Cinemas
1825 E Elliot Rd$3 movies. Currently open Friday-Sunday.
Mini-golf, go karts, arcade, laser tag, bumper boats and more. Water park during the summer
134 locals recommend
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AveMini-golf, go karts, arcade, laser tag, bumper boats and more. Water park during the summer
The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!®
9500 RdPublic library and park with a playground and a lake. Fun to feed the ducks here.
Dobson Ranch Library - Mesa Public Library
2425 S Dobson RdPublic library and park with a playground and a lake. Fun to feed the ducks here.
The Grid: Games and Growlers
525 S Gilbert RdCool bar with arcade and. virtual reality games.
Every gaming system from Nintendo to current. Really cool to play the old school classics or find a new game. Also serve food and drinks.
Endgame Bar
1233 South Alma School RoadEvery gaming system from Nintendo to current. Really cool to play the old school classics or find a new game. Also serve food and drinks.
Lumberjaxes Axe Throwing Phoenix | Tempe | Scottsdale
2000 S Fair LnAxe throwing.
Sightseeing
Easy trail and can see old hieroglyphs along the way. About 30 min away.
12 locals recommend
Hieroglyphic Trailhead
Hieroglyphic TrailEasy trail and can see old hieroglyphs along the way. About 30 min away.
Cool lake to go swimming at in the summer. Also have BBQs available as well.
8 locals recommend
Butcher Jones Recreation Site
East Butcher Jones Beach RoadCool lake to go swimming at in the summer. Also have BBQs available as well.
Saguaro Lake
About 30 min away.
Really cool day trip to an old mining town. Unique shops, original buildings and a haunted hotel are some of the favorites about 2 to 2.5 hours away.
476 locals recommend
Jerome
Really cool day trip to an old mining town. Unique shops, original buildings and a haunted hotel are some of the favorites about 2 to 2.5 hours away.
Sedona is a beautiful day trip on its own, but if you can fit Slide Rock in, you won't be disappointed. Breathtaking views, natural rock formed water slides, swimming, cliff jumping and hiking can all be found here.
256 locals recommend
Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89ASedona is a beautiful day trip on its own, but if you can fit Slide Rock in, you won't be disappointed. Breathtaking views, natural rock formed water slides, swimming, cliff jumping and hiking can all be found here.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
3460 W Chandler BlvdFor your daily needs.
Great mall with lots of shops and entertainment.
196 locals recommend
Majerle's Sports Grill at Chandler Fashion Center
3111 W Chandler BlvdGreat mall with lots of shops and entertainment.
Arizona Mills
5000 S Arizona Mills CirMall with discounted stores.
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyLots to do, including shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
Mesa Riverview
857 N Dobson RdAnother shopping outlet with lots of stores.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdUpscale mall
Night life
Fibber Magees
1989 W Elliot RdIrish Pub, across the street.
Priceless Prime Time Bar & Grill
3016 North Dobson RoadAwesome local pub, walking distance.
The Yard Cigar Bar
1981 West Elliot RoadCigar bar, across the street.
Champions Sports Saloon
211 N Gilbert RdDecent drinks, pool tables, darts.
Good drinks and food. Walking distance to other pubs.
94 locals recommend
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Gilbert
323 N Gilbert RdGood drinks and food. Walking distance to other pubs.
Doc & Eddy's
909 E Minton DrCool vibe, decent drinks and food.
Where else you grab a couple drinks and play any video game console? Upper level usually has events on the weekends in addition to this.
Endgame Bar
1233 South Alma School RoadWhere else you grab a couple drinks and play any video game console? Upper level usually has events on the weekends in addition to this.