Scottsdale/Tempe/Phoenix Guidebok
Brunch & Breakfast
Singh Meadows is a charming farmer’s market and café, but it is so much more than healthy delicious food made with fresh, organic, locally grown ingredients. It’s an experience. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy your meal out on the green grass of the meadow. Your kids can run around, throw a ball, and frolic to their heart’s content while you all enjoy the morning sunshine. The spring is a great time to visit when the temperature is ideal and you can spend hours outside. Grab some vegetables and fruit from the indoor farmer’s market to take home with you and have a little bit of Singh Meadows included in your next home cooked meal.
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Singh Meadows
1490 E Weber DrSingh Meadows is a charming farmer’s market and café, but it is so much more than healthy delicious food made with fresh, organic, locally grown ingredients. It’s an experience. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy your meal out on the green grass of the meadow. Your kids can run around, throw a ball, and frolic to their heart’s content while you all enjoy the morning sunshine. The spring is a great time to visit when the temperature is ideal and you can spend hours outside. Grab some vegetables and fruit from the indoor farmer’s market to take home with you and have a little bit of Singh Meadows included in your next home cooked meal.
Head to Arcadia Farms on the weekend for brunch from 8am-3pm in a charming French country cottage setting. Their café has both indoor and outdoor seating and offers a variety of delicious menu options from short rib hash to a crab cake benedict. Don’t forget to indulge yourself a little bit and order something from the bakeshop like the blueberry coffeecake or the strawberry scone and jam. If you’re in a bit of a hurry you can order food off the marketplace menu and grab it to go!
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Arcadia Farms Cafe
7025 E 1st AveHead to Arcadia Farms on the weekend for brunch from 8am-3pm in a charming French country cottage setting. Their café has both indoor and outdoor seating and offers a variety of delicious menu options from short rib hash to a crab cake benedict. Don’t forget to indulge yourself a little bit and order something from the bakeshop like the blueberry coffeecake or the strawberry scone and jam. If you’re in a bit of a hurry you can order food off the marketplace menu and grab it to go!
My personal favorite. Snooze has locations in six different states and lucky for you Arizona is one of them! There are 8 total locations in Arizona, but the South College Avenue location in Tempe is the closest one to the Airbnb. If dessert pancakes sound even remotely appealing to you...order the pancake flight (choose any three pancakes)! You won’t be sorry. The benedicts are fantastic as well. Besides the classic ham and eggs benedict they offer more unique options such as the Chile Verde Benedict and Habanero Pork Belly Benny. You really can’t go wrong with whatever you choose on the Snooze menu. The portion sizes are great and you’re bound to leave full and satisfied.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveMy personal favorite. Snooze has locations in six different states and lucky for you Arizona is one of them! There are 8 total locations in Arizona, but the South College Avenue location in Tempe is the closest one to the Airbnb. If dessert pancakes sound even remotely appealing to you...order the pancake flight (choose any three pancakes)! You won’t be sorry. The benedicts are fantastic as well. Besides the classic ham and eggs benedict they offer more unique options such as the Chile Verde Benedict and Habanero Pork Belly Benny. You really can’t go wrong with whatever you choose on the Snooze menu. The portion sizes are great and you’re bound to leave full and satisfied.
Bring your family and bring your dogs and head out for a relaxing outdoor patio breakfast at Morning Squeeze. With a dog friendly patio and a Tail Wagger menu just for them, everyone’s sure to have a great morning. The extensive Morning Squeeze menu offers everything from Benedicts and omelets to pancakes and waffles. There are even tacos and the signature Hangover Bowl with green chile pork, potatoes, black beans, jack cheese, eggs, and red or green sauce. Top your meal off with a chocolate, mocha, or vanilla shake and your morning will be off to a great start.
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Morning Squeeze
4233 N Scottsdale RdBring your family and bring your dogs and head out for a relaxing outdoor patio breakfast at Morning Squeeze. With a dog friendly patio and a Tail Wagger menu just for them, everyone’s sure to have a great morning. The extensive Morning Squeeze menu offers everything from Benedicts and omelets to pancakes and waffles. There are even tacos and the signature Hangover Bowl with green chile pork, potatoes, black beans, jack cheese, eggs, and red or green sauce. Top your meal off with a chocolate, mocha, or vanilla shake and your morning will be off to a great start.
Sitting right next to Fashion Square Mall, the exterior of the Original Pancake House isn’t turning any heads. Compared to the upscale, modern look of the mall, the pancake house is a modest, older diner next to a motel. It has it’s own charm however, and the food is delicious. It’s not uncommon for there to be a long wait on the weekends, so the earlier you can arrive the better. The Dutch Baby is a must try! It takes longer to make, but is very much worth the wait. The potato pancakes are also particularly delicious.
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Original Pancake House
6840 E Camelback RdSitting right next to Fashion Square Mall, the exterior of the Original Pancake House isn’t turning any heads. Compared to the upscale, modern look of the mall, the pancake house is a modest, older diner next to a motel. It has it’s own charm however, and the food is delicious. It’s not uncommon for there to be a long wait on the weekends, so the earlier you can arrive the better. The Dutch Baby is a must try! It takes longer to make, but is very much worth the wait. The potato pancakes are also particularly delicious.
With a name like Butters you know you’ll be eating a hearty (possibly buttery) meal. And I can tell you that meal will be delicious. Think Apple Cinnamon Pecan Caramel or Oreo Cookie S’mores pancakes. Or maybe blueberry stuffed pancakes layered with vanilla mascarpone, vanilla cream, fresh wildberries & glaze. If you’re not feeling like pancakes, the menu is quite extensive and includes plenty of enticing options for everyone (that is unless you’re trying to eat really healthy in which case this maybe shouldn’t be your #1 choice). The corn beef hash skillet is particularly tasty. Whatever you choose, you’ll go home full and happy.
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Butters Pancakes & Café
8300 N Hayden RdWith a name like Butters you know you’ll be eating a hearty (possibly buttery) meal. And I can tell you that meal will be delicious. Think Apple Cinnamon Pecan Caramel or Oreo Cookie S’mores pancakes. Or maybe blueberry stuffed pancakes layered with vanilla mascarpone, vanilla cream, fresh wildberries & glaze. If you’re not feeling like pancakes, the menu is quite extensive and includes plenty of enticing options for everyone (that is unless you’re trying to eat really healthy in which case this maybe shouldn’t be your #1 choice). The corn beef hash skillet is particularly tasty. Whatever you choose, you’ll go home full and happy.
Lunch & Dinner
Looking for delicious vegetarian/vegan food? Green’s got you covered with 100% plant- based ingredients, vegan cheeses, and mock meats. Even if you’re not vegan or vegetarian you’re sure to find these healthy dishes to be delicious. The Big Wac burger with special sauce and the Buffalo Wings are big hits. The big star of the show however is the tSoynamis. The tSoynami desserts come in many different flavors from Cookies ‘N’ Cream to Banana Cream Pie. They’re served in a cup with vanilla, chocolate, or swirl soft serve ice cream as the base and all your favorite toppings mixed in and/or sprinkled on top. Yum...is all there is to say about that.
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Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StLooking for delicious vegetarian/vegan food? Green’s got you covered with 100% plant- based ingredients, vegan cheeses, and mock meats. Even if you’re not vegan or vegetarian you’re sure to find these healthy dishes to be delicious. The Big Wac burger with special sauce and the Buffalo Wings are big hits. The big star of the show however is the tSoynamis. The tSoynami desserts come in many different flavors from Cookies ‘N’ Cream to Banana Cream Pie. They’re served in a cup with vanilla, chocolate, or swirl soft serve ice cream as the base and all your favorite toppings mixed in and/or sprinkled on top. Yum...is all there is to say about that.
If you’re going to venture out for Rehab burgers you better be hungry. Very hungry. Their Rehab burgers are a whopping 10oz of goodness that will probably leave you feeling like you’ve eaten too much but you won’t care because it was so delicious. If you’d prefer to tone it down a little they do offer a 5oz “Relapse” burger, but even that will send you home full and then some. Not only are you getting your money’s worth in terms of the size of the meal, but you won’t be disappointed with the taste either. Delicious burgers with all kinds of top notch sauces and toppings in a laid back beach theme setting will instantly get rid of your hunger and make you want to come back for more (eventually, after you recover from round 1).
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Rehab Burger Therapy
7210 E 2nd StIf you’re going to venture out for Rehab burgers you better be hungry. Very hungry. Their Rehab burgers are a whopping 10oz of goodness that will probably leave you feeling like you’ve eaten too much but you won’t care because it was so delicious. If you’d prefer to tone it down a little they do offer a 5oz “Relapse” burger, but even that will send you home full and then some. Not only are you getting your money’s worth in terms of the size of the meal, but you won’t be disappointed with the taste either. Delicious burgers with all kinds of top notch sauces and toppings in a laid back beach theme setting will instantly get rid of your hunger and make you want to come back for more (eventually, after you recover from round 1).
Looking for delicious Mexican food? Barrio Queen’s got you covered. The guacamole is excellent and is prepared right in front of you at your table. The tacos are also particularly tasty and you can pick any three so you can try an assortment if there’s more than one that catches your eye. Don’t forget to wash down your meal with Horchata, the Mexican cinnamon, rice, and sweet milk drink served in a goblet that you’ll be gulping down the moment you take your first sip! With so many warm sunshiny days in AZ you’ll enjoy the outdoor dining option on the patio. To top it all off you can listen to the live music on Fridays!
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Barrio Queen
7114 E Stetson DrLooking for delicious Mexican food? Barrio Queen’s got you covered. The guacamole is excellent and is prepared right in front of you at your table. The tacos are also particularly tasty and you can pick any three so you can try an assortment if there’s more than one that catches your eye. Don’t forget to wash down your meal with Horchata, the Mexican cinnamon, rice, and sweet milk drink served in a goblet that you’ll be gulping down the moment you take your first sip! With so many warm sunshiny days in AZ you’ll enjoy the outdoor dining option on the patio. To top it all off you can listen to the live music on Fridays!
The Mission is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale in an old adobe style building. You’ll want to make a reservation because The Mission is extremely popular, offering a delicious modern Latin cuisine with a charming, fine-dining atmosphere. The fresh
guacamole and street corn are a hit. The tacos are delicious as well. Pair that with a Mission Margarita or any of the other options on the extensive list of cocktails and wine and you’re on your way to having an excellent meal.
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The Mission
3815 N Brown AveThe Mission is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale in an old adobe style building. You’ll want to make a reservation because The Mission is extremely popular, offering a delicious modern Latin cuisine with a charming, fine-dining atmosphere. The fresh
guacamole and street corn are a hit. The tacos are delicious as well. Pair that with a Mission Margarita or any of the other options on the extensive list of cocktails and wine and you’re on your way to having an excellent meal.
Wine, Beer, bruschetta boards, paninis...need I say more? It’s hard to go wrong with anything on this menu. Try kicking things off with a Pub Board for the whole table. A mix of cheeses, meats, and soft pretzels dipped in mustard will start your meal off the right way. Follow that up with a bruschetta board where you can choose any four of the 12 available combo options such as prosciutto di parma, fig & marscarpone or smoked salmon and pesto. Load up on your favorites or pick four different ones to get a variety of tastes. Beyond that the atmosphere of the restaurant is great and there are both indoor and outdoor seating options.
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Postino Annex
615 S College AveWine, Beer, bruschetta boards, paninis...need I say more? It’s hard to go wrong with anything on this menu. Try kicking things off with a Pub Board for the whole table. A mix of cheeses, meats, and soft pretzels dipped in mustard will start your meal off the right way. Follow that up with a bruschetta board where you can choose any four of the 12 available combo options such as prosciutto di parma, fig & marscarpone or smoked salmon and pesto. Load up on your favorites or pick four different ones to get a variety of tastes. Beyond that the atmosphere of the restaurant is great and there are both indoor and outdoor seating options.
The opportunity to eat healthy and eat delicious Mediterranean food makes Pita Jungle a winning lunch/dinner option. Though the hummus is listed as a starter, you can easily make a meal out of it. You have the choice of regular hummus, cilantro jalapeño hummus, hummus with grilled chicken or kafta beef, or hummus and taboule. All are delicious and come with pita bread. The menu also features all kinds of wraps, healthy burgers, lavash pizzas, salads, etc. There’s something perfect on the menu for whatever mood you’re in.
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Pita Jungle - Tempe
4 E University DrThe opportunity to eat healthy and eat delicious Mediterranean food makes Pita Jungle a winning lunch/dinner option. Though the hummus is listed as a starter, you can easily make a meal out of it. You have the choice of regular hummus, cilantro jalapeño hummus, hummus with grilled chicken or kafta beef, or hummus and taboule. All are delicious and come with pita bread. The menu also features all kinds of wraps, healthy burgers, lavash pizzas, salads, etc. There’s something perfect on the menu for whatever mood you’re in.
The Herb Box offers a unique selection of foods from butternut squash and corn enchiladas to grapefruit and sugar charred salmon. Many of the menu items are also gluten free and vegan. The food tastes fresh and is packed with flavor. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating. There is brunch on the weekends and lunch and dinner every day of the week except for Monday. The menu varies slightly between meals.
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The Herb Box
7051 E 5th AveThe Herb Box offers a unique selection of foods from butternut squash and corn enchiladas to grapefruit and sugar charred salmon. Many of the menu items are also gluten free and vegan. The food tastes fresh and is packed with flavor. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating. There is brunch on the weekends and lunch and dinner every day of the week except for Monday. The menu varies slightly between meals.
Snakes & Lattes, a play on the popular board game Snakes and Ladders, is known for combining food and drink with games! Though I’ve included Snakes & Lattes in the Lunch/Dinner sections, it could fall under any number of categories. A limited brunch menu is offered on the weekends, lunch and dinner is offered every day, and the drink menu features everything from chardonnay and wheat ale to lattes and hot chocolate. The food is tasty and includes things like flat bread pizzas and wraps, but it’s not out of this world. Coming to Snakes & Lattes is more about the unique experience of diving into board games from an extensive collection with restaurant staff who are game aficionados that are happy to help you decide where to start.
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Snakes & Lattes Tempe
20 W 6th StSnakes & Lattes, a play on the popular board game Snakes and Ladders, is known for combining food and drink with games! Though I’ve included Snakes & Lattes in the Lunch/Dinner sections, it could fall under any number of categories. A limited brunch menu is offered on the weekends, lunch and dinner is offered every day, and the drink menu features everything from chardonnay and wheat ale to lattes and hot chocolate. The food is tasty and includes things like flat bread pizzas and wraps, but it’s not out of this world. Coming to Snakes & Lattes is more about the unique experience of diving into board games from an extensive collection with restaurant staff who are game aficionados that are happy to help you decide where to start.
If you’re looking for Mediterranean food in an elegant and relaxing setting along the canal, then you’ll love Olive & Ivy. The menu isn’t extensive, but the food is delicious with options ranging from Pacific Sea Bass to a White Truffle and Prosciutto Flatbread. The portions sizes are solid and you’re sure to leave feeling full and satisfied. There is indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio that has misters in the summer and heaters in the winter. If you have the chance to eat outdoors you should, as the inside, though beautiful, tends to get noisy.
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Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdIf you’re looking for Mediterranean food in an elegant and relaxing setting along the canal, then you’ll love Olive & Ivy. The menu isn’t extensive, but the food is delicious with options ranging from Pacific Sea Bass to a White Truffle and Prosciutto Flatbread. The portions sizes are solid and you’re sure to leave feeling full and satisfied. There is indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio that has misters in the summer and heaters in the winter. If you have the chance to eat outdoors you should, as the inside, though beautiful, tends to get noisy.
House of Tricks serves New American fare in a remodeled 1920’s cottage with a beautiful, romantic outdoor patio with twinkle lights. It’s a charming fine-dining experience you won’t want to miss. If you have the chance to eat outside on the patio I highly suggest it, however the cottage interior is cozy and quaint and won’t disappoint either. The menu is quite unique with interesting pairings such as red chile rubbed duck breast with sweet potato-mushroom hash and star anise roasted ginger jus and whole grain mustard-cider braised beeler’s pork volcano shank with fried cheddar, celery root puree and jalapeno apple jam (both favorites). The House of Tricks is also known for their extensive, top-notch wine list so if you’re feeling like a glass of wine with your meal, go for it!
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House of Tricks
114 E 7th StHouse of Tricks serves New American fare in a remodeled 1920’s cottage with a beautiful, romantic outdoor patio with twinkle lights. It’s a charming fine-dining experience you won’t want to miss. If you have the chance to eat outside on the patio I highly suggest it, however the cottage interior is cozy and quaint and won’t disappoint either. The menu is quite unique with interesting pairings such as red chile rubbed duck breast with sweet potato-mushroom hash and star anise roasted ginger jus and whole grain mustard-cider braised beeler’s pork volcano shank with fried cheddar, celery root puree and jalapeno apple jam (both favorites). The House of Tricks is also known for their extensive, top-notch wine list so if you’re feeling like a glass of wine with your meal, go for it!
Dessert
Green is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant, but my favorite part about their menu is the dessert...the tSoynamis! The tSoynami’s are served in a cup with a base of either vanilla, chocolate, or swirl soft serve ice cream. The rest of the ingredients are then served on top. The flavors include everything from Cookies ‘N’ Cream and Banana Cream Pie to PB ‘N’ Chocolate and Rocky Road. All of the tSoynami options are absolutely delicious and the restaurant’s convenient location by the Airbnb makes it an optimal dessert choice.
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Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StGreen is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant, but my favorite part about their menu is the dessert...the tSoynamis! The tSoynami’s are served in a cup with a base of either vanilla, chocolate, or swirl soft serve ice cream. The rest of the ingredients are then served on top. The flavors include everything from Cookies ‘N’ Cream and Banana Cream Pie to PB ‘N’ Chocolate and Rocky Road. All of the tSoynami options are absolutely delicious and the restaurant’s convenient location by the Airbnb makes it an optimal dessert choice.
Just thinking of Crumbl cookies will make your mouth water. You can have the cookies delivered to you or you can venture the short 6 minutes from the Airbnb to pick them up curbside. Every week the menu changes so be sure to check the website for the most up to date flavors. Their signature milk chocolate chip and chilled sugar cookies are available at all times however. The cookies are perhaps a bit pricey, but they’re huge, filling, and absolutely delicious. You can buy single cookies, a four pack, or a party pack of twelve. If you want to go all out, they have ice cream as well.
Crumbl Cookies - Tempe
430 N Scottsdale RdJust thinking of Crumbl cookies will make your mouth water. You can have the cookies delivered to you or you can venture the short 6 minutes from the Airbnb to pick them up curbside. Every week the menu changes so be sure to check the website for the most up to date flavors. Their signature milk chocolate chip and chilled sugar cookies are available at all times however. The cookies are perhaps a bit pricey, but they’re huge, filling, and absolutely delicious. You can buy single cookies, a four pack, or a party pack of twelve. If you want to go all out, they have ice cream as well.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Arizona is sunshiny and toasty nearly all year round which makes nice cold ice cream a perfect dessert choice. The flavors, which include Honey Lavender, Brownie Swirl, and Almond Buttercrunch are superbly delicious. Sundaes, milkshakes, floats, and cookies also grace the menu. When you’ve got your ice cream, head out the door to Tempe Town Lake and go for a stroll while you enjoy your tasty treat.
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Sweet Republic
6054 N 16th StI scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Arizona is sunshiny and toasty nearly all year round which makes nice cold ice cream a perfect dessert choice. The flavors, which include Honey Lavender, Brownie Swirl, and Almond Buttercrunch are superbly delicious. Sundaes, milkshakes, floats, and cookies also grace the menu. When you’ve got your ice cream, head out the door to Tempe Town Lake and go for a stroll while you enjoy your tasty treat.
Sugar Bowl is the place to go when you’re feeling nostalgic. Opened back in 1958 it’s more or less the same little pink and white soda parlor it was back then complete with pink swivel chairs, shakes, malts, floats, sundaes, and more. The ice cream is very tasty and you might just be reminded of the best parts of your childhood.
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Sugar Bowl
4005 N Scottsdale RdSugar Bowl is the place to go when you’re feeling nostalgic. Opened back in 1958 it’s more or less the same little pink and white soda parlor it was back then complete with pink swivel chairs, shakes, malts, floats, sundaes, and more. The ice cream is very tasty and you might just be reminded of the best parts of your childhood.
Coffee Shops
Press Coffee is located at the base of an apartment complex near the Tempe Beach Park. You can always count on excellent coffee as well as tea. The Chocolate Peanut Butter shaker is also a particular favorite. The coffee shop offers a short list of breakfast options that include breakfast burritos and avocado toast. It’s a quiet location where you can easily read or get some work done. Or just grab your coffee to go and head out for a walk around Tempe Town Lake.
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Press Coffee - Skywater
601 W Rio Salado PkwyPress Coffee is located at the base of an apartment complex near the Tempe Beach Park. You can always count on excellent coffee as well as tea. The Chocolate Peanut Butter shaker is also a particular favorite. The coffee shop offers a short list of breakfast options that include breakfast burritos and avocado toast. It’s a quiet location where you can easily read or get some work done. Or just grab your coffee to go and head out for a walk around Tempe Town Lake.
Fourtillfour has a fascinating origin story that combines the founder’s passion for repairing vintage cars and his passion for coffee. The Fourtillfour website describes it as this... “We’ve been dedicated to adventure and classic machines from the start. Today we bring the car culture together through events, media and the ritual of coffee.” The name Fourtillfour or (4 minutes until 4 which is 3:56) is a nod to the 356 Porsche that the founder Nico is so fond of both restoring and driving. Fourtillfour is a fantastic third- wave coffee shop. It’s a walk up café with a garage door in front and a small but pleasant outdoor patio. A short and sweet menu offers you wonderfully delicious coffee made in vintage coffee machines. If you’re looking for high quality, you’ll find it here. If you’re also interested in the cars aspect of the shop, check the event schedule for the vintage car meet ups on the first Saturday of each month.
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Fourtillfour Coffee
7105 E 1st AveFourtillfour has a fascinating origin story that combines the founder’s passion for repairing vintage cars and his passion for coffee. The Fourtillfour website describes it as this... “We’ve been dedicated to adventure and classic machines from the start. Today we bring the car culture together through events, media and the ritual of coffee.” The name Fourtillfour or (4 minutes until 4 which is 3:56) is a nod to the 356 Porsche that the founder Nico is so fond of both restoring and driving. Fourtillfour is a fantastic third- wave coffee shop. It’s a walk up café with a garage door in front and a small but pleasant outdoor patio. A short and sweet menu offers you wonderfully delicious coffee made in vintage coffee machines. If you’re looking for high quality, you’ll find it here. If you’re also interested in the cars aspect of the shop, check the event schedule for the vintage car meet ups on the first Saturday of each month.
Berdena’s is a charming specialty coffee shop located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Their menu is limited, but what they do they do well. The specialty options include a honey lavender latte, matcha latte, and cardamom rose latte. If you’re in the mood for food, their avocado toast, which was called the best avocado toast by the Phoenix New Times, is definitely worth a try. The atmosphere is great and the coffee won’t disappoint.
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Berdenas
7051 E 5th AveBerdena’s is a charming specialty coffee shop located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Their menu is limited, but what they do they do well. The specialty options include a honey lavender latte, matcha latte, and cardamom rose latte. If you’re in the mood for food, their avocado toast, which was called the best avocado toast by the Phoenix New Times, is definitely worth a try. The atmosphere is great and the coffee won’t disappoint.
It’s not the most inexpensive coffee shop and the size of the cups tend to be smaller than average, but what they serve is excellent. The dirty chai and mocha are always winners though it’s hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. If you’re in need of coffee to jump start your day and are willing to spend a little extra for the quality they offer, Cartel Coffee Lab won’t disappoint.
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Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveIt’s not the most inexpensive coffee shop and the size of the cups tend to be smaller than average, but what they serve is excellent. The dirty chai and mocha are always winners though it’s hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. If you’re in need of coffee to jump start your day and are willing to spend a little extra for the quality they offer, Cartel Coffee Lab won’t disappoint.
Bars
Scapegoat is an intimate, cozy, relatively peaceful place to sit down and have some drinks. If you’re a wine-lover you will greatly appreciate their extensive wine list with options from around the world including France, Italy, and Austria. They also offer beer and a short list of small eats such as a meat and cheese board and avocado toast. Though their food options are minimal, it means that much more focus is devoted to their high quality drinks. It’s a great spot to relax for a bit whether you’re just starting your night or winding down.
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Scapegoat Beer and Wine
7150 E 5th AveScapegoat is an intimate, cozy, relatively peaceful place to sit down and have some drinks. If you’re a wine-lover you will greatly appreciate their extensive wine list with options from around the world including France, Italy, and Austria. They also offer beer and a short list of small eats such as a meat and cheese board and avocado toast. Though their food options are minimal, it means that much more focus is devoted to their high quality drinks. It’s a great spot to relax for a bit whether you’re just starting your night or winding down.
This is the original Four Peaks location found in a 100-year-old former ice factory, creamery, and recording studio. Indoor and outdoor seating with delicious pub food and
excellent beer makes this location a winner. The Kilt Lifter is their award winning flagship brew and is a favorite among many. They also offer seasonal beers such as the Pumpkin Porter and Kühl Beans in addition to the year round options. Pair your beer with a Southwest burger and Green Chile Mac & Cheese and you’re in for a great night.
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Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StThis is the original Four Peaks location found in a 100-year-old former ice factory, creamery, and recording studio. Indoor and outdoor seating with delicious pub food and
excellent beer makes this location a winner. The Kilt Lifter is their award winning flagship brew and is a favorite among many. They also offer seasonal beers such as the Pumpkin Porter and Kühl Beans in addition to the year round options. Pair your beer with a Southwest burger and Green Chile Mac & Cheese and you’re in for a great night.
Nearby Grocery Stores
Fry's Food And Drug
7770 E McDowell RdWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StSprouts Farmers Market
8787 N Scottsdale RdSafeway
926 E Broadway RdWalmart Supercenter
4915 N Pima RdThings to do
The above address is for the Boat Rentals of America company (https://boats4rent.com/ tempe-az/tempe-town/) alongside the Tempe Town Lake. This is a great place to start as so much of the fun of being around Tempe Town Lake is being out on the water. Here you can rent boats by the hour including everything from single and double kayaks to donut boats for up to 10 people. The path around the lake is also a great place to walk, run, or bike ride and soak up the warm, Arizona sunshine.
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Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveThe above address is for the Boat Rentals of America company (https://boats4rent.com/ tempe-az/tempe-town/) alongside the Tempe Town Lake. This is a great place to start as so much of the fun of being around Tempe Town Lake is being out on the water. Here you can rent boats by the hour including everything from single and double kayaks to donut boats for up to 10 people. The path around the lake is also a great place to walk, run, or bike ride and soak up the warm, Arizona sunshine.
About a mile away from the Airbnb you can connect up with the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt near Vista Del Camino Park. The greenbelt runs from Tempe to Scottsdale and includes a little over 11 miles of bike and walking paths, lakes, parks, and golf courses. If you have bikes, it’s the perfect place to go for a bike ride or take your roller blades for a spin and maybe pack a picnic and eat by one of the lakes or in a park. If you head a little further down the belt (about two miles) you’ll find Eldorado Park with its swimming pool, sports courts and fields, playgrounds, and lakes. The best part is that you can enjoy as much or as little of the 11 miles as you wish!
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Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt
About a mile away from the Airbnb you can connect up with the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt near Vista Del Camino Park. The greenbelt runs from Tempe to Scottsdale and includes a little over 11 miles of bike and walking paths, lakes, parks, and golf courses. If you have bikes, it’s the perfect place to go for a bike ride or take your roller blades for a spin and maybe pack a picnic and eat by one of the lakes or in a park. If you head a little further down the belt (about two miles) you’ll find Eldorado Park with its swimming pool, sports courts and fields, playgrounds, and lakes. The best part is that you can enjoy as much or as little of the 11 miles as you wish!
Big Surf has been around since 1969 and has always been a big hit. In the toasty Arizona summer, there’s nothing quite as refreshing and enjoyable as a water park. The park features plenty of thrilling water slides like the Black Hole and the Tornado Twisters. You can also rent rafts, boogie boards, and surf boards and hit up the Waikiki Beach Wave Pool. There is plenty of fun to be had and plenty of sun to be soaked up at the Big Surf water park. Plan to show up before the opening time to claim the best lawn chairs.
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Big Surf
1500 N McClintock DrBig Surf has been around since 1969 and has always been a big hit. In the toasty Arizona summer, there’s nothing quite as refreshing and enjoyable as a water park. The park features plenty of thrilling water slides like the Black Hole and the Tornado Twisters. You can also rent rafts, boogie boards, and surf boards and hit up the Waikiki Beach Wave Pool. There is plenty of fun to be had and plenty of sun to be soaked up at the Big Surf water park. Plan to show up before the opening time to claim the best lawn chairs.
Kids will love the Phoenix Zoo (and for that matter adults will love it too). There’s an entire Arizona Trail section with a cougar, bobcat, coyote, prairie dogs, desert tortoises and more. From the spectacled bear in the Forest of Uco to the spotted hyena on the Africa Trail, there’s no shortage of unique, fascinating animals to visit. Check the website phoenixzoo.org for up to date prices, opening hours, and activities.
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Grădina Zoologică Phoenix
455 N Galvin PkwyKids will love the Phoenix Zoo (and for that matter adults will love it too). There’s an entire Arizona Trail section with a cougar, bobcat, coyote, prairie dogs, desert tortoises and more. From the spectacled bear in the Forest of Uco to the spotted hyena on the Africa Trail, there’s no shortage of unique, fascinating animals to visit. Check the website phoenixzoo.org for up to date prices, opening hours, and activities.
The Sonoran Desert is a beautiful place, and the Desert Botanical Garden does an excellent job of putting that diverse beauty on display. A day at the garden can be a remarkable educational and informative experience with five different trails winding you through more types of cacti, succulents, and flowers than you knew existed. You can spend hours wandering the garden. It’s the perfect activity for both adults and children!
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Desert Botanical Garden
The Sonoran Desert is a beautiful place, and the Desert Botanical Garden does an excellent job of putting that diverse beauty on display. A day at the garden can be a remarkable educational and informative experience with five different trails winding you through more types of cacti, succulents, and flowers than you knew existed. You can spend hours wandering the garden. It’s the perfect activity for both adults and children!
Papago Park is most famous for the Hole-in-the Rock. As you stand in the center of the hole you’ll see the park and the city stretched out before you. It’s the perfect place to catch sunset and watch the planes fly into Sky Harbor Airport, though you should note that it’s a popular spot so if you don’t want to be sharing your views with large crowds, try venturing to a different area of the park. From lagoons and plenty of climbing rocks to easy trails that allow you to stroll around the buttes, the park is a great place for some family fun.
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Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyPapago Park is most famous for the Hole-in-the Rock. As you stand in the center of the hole you’ll see the park and the city stretched out before you. It’s the perfect place to catch sunset and watch the planes fly into Sky Harbor Airport, though you should note that it’s a popular spot so if you don’t want to be sharing your views with large crowds, try venturing to a different area of the park. From lagoons and plenty of climbing rocks to easy trails that allow you to stroll around the buttes, the park is a great place for some family fun.
The Pueblo Grande Museum is a fascinating educational site. It’s both a museum and an outdoor archeological site that was home to the Hohokam people. Outside you’ll find interpretive signs around a 2/3 mile path educating you about the ruins you’re walking past, artifacts found in the ruins, and how the artifacts inform our understanding of how the Hohokam people would have lived. The outdoor sites include Pithouse replicas, a ballcourt, a plant garden, and platform mound ruins. The museum is small but solid and you’ll appreciate all the information you absorb between the indoor and outdoor exhibits.
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Muzeul Pueblo Grande
4619 E Washington StThe Pueblo Grande Museum is a fascinating educational site. It’s both a museum and an outdoor archeological site that was home to the Hohokam people. Outside you’ll find interpretive signs around a 2/3 mile path educating you about the ruins you’re walking past, artifacts found in the ruins, and how the artifacts inform our understanding of how the Hohokam people would have lived. The outdoor sites include Pithouse replicas, a ballcourt, a plant garden, and platform mound ruins. The museum is small but solid and you’ll appreciate all the information you absorb between the indoor and outdoor exhibits.
You’ll start off your experience at the Butterfly Wonderland with a short feature film called “Flight of the Butterflies,” followed by the butterfly emergence gallery where you can see butterflies emerging from their chrysalises, the final stage before they are released into the conservatory. You’ll then head into the rainforest-like conservatory where you can wander and see the beautiful butterflies from all over the world up close. The Butterfly Wonderland also features rainforest reptiles, rainforest insects, and rainforest aquatic life.
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Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaYou’ll start off your experience at the Butterfly Wonderland with a short feature film called “Flight of the Butterflies,” followed by the butterfly emergence gallery where you can see butterflies emerging from their chrysalises, the final stage before they are released into the conservatory. You’ll then head into the rainforest-like conservatory where you can wander and see the beautiful butterflies from all over the world up close. The Butterfly Wonderland also features rainforest reptiles, rainforest insects, and rainforest aquatic life.
The Arizona Science Center is a fantastic learning experience for children (and adults)! Whether you’re gazing up at projections of the constellations on the dome of the Dorrance Planetarium or are finding out why a balloon won’t pop on a bed of nails, everyone is sure to have a great time learning more about the world around them. The permanent exhibits include everything from an immersion theatre that gives you a sense of what it’s like to be in the middle of a hurricane, tornado, wildfire, volcanic eruption, or monsoon and wheelchair races that test your heart muscles. It’s a great place to spend a couple of hours.
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Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StThe Arizona Science Center is a fantastic learning experience for children (and adults)! Whether you’re gazing up at projections of the constellations on the dome of the Dorrance Planetarium or are finding out why a balloon won’t pop on a bed of nails, everyone is sure to have a great time learning more about the world around them. The permanent exhibits include everything from an immersion theatre that gives you a sense of what it’s like to be in the middle of a hurricane, tornado, wildfire, volcanic eruption, or monsoon and wheelchair races that test your heart muscles. It’s a great place to spend a couple of hours.
The Heard Museum is a wonderful celebration of Native American artwork, culture, and history. By collaborating with Native American artists and tribal communities the museum is able to share first hand stories on top of the unique and impressive artwork they showcase. You can easily spend hours here reading the detailed displays throughout as you absorb information that is both fascinating and often eye-opening and sobering.
The museum hosts festivals and programs throughout the year as well so check the website for an up to date schedule. This is the perfect stop for both adults and children.
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Muzeul Heard
2301 N Central AveThe Heard Museum is a wonderful celebration of Native American artwork, culture, and history. By collaborating with Native American artists and tribal communities the museum is able to share first hand stories on top of the unique and impressive artwork they showcase. You can easily spend hours here reading the detailed displays throughout as you absorb information that is both fascinating and often eye-opening and sobering.
The museum hosts festivals and programs throughout the year as well so check the website for an up to date schedule. This is the perfect stop for both adults and children.
Phoenix Art Museum has a stunning collection of artwork from Asia and Europe to Latin America and Western America along with photography, fashion design, and more. Yayoi Kusama’s “You Who Are Getting Obliterated In The Dancing Swarm Of Fireflies” is a particularly enjoyable installation to immerse yourself in as you navigate a dark room with a magical LED light display. Eye catching pieces such as Claude Monet’s “Les Arceaux Fleuris, Giverny” or Zhao Shao’ang’s masterful “Baoguo Temple On Mt. Emei” wall scroll can be found in the museum’s permanent collections, but there’s always something new and exciting being rotated through the temporary exhibitions as well. On Wednesday’s from 3-7pm, entrance is pay-what-you-wish, so if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, that’s the day to go.
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Muzeul de Artă Phoenix
1625 N Central AvePhoenix Art Museum has a stunning collection of artwork from Asia and Europe to Latin America and Western America along with photography, fashion design, and more. Yayoi Kusama’s “You Who Are Getting Obliterated In The Dancing Swarm Of Fireflies” is a particularly enjoyable installation to immerse yourself in as you navigate a dark room with a magical LED light display. Eye catching pieces such as Claude Monet’s “Les Arceaux Fleuris, Giverny” or Zhao Shao’ang’s masterful “Baoguo Temple On Mt. Emei” wall scroll can be found in the museum’s permanent collections, but there’s always something new and exciting being rotated through the temporary exhibitions as well. On Wednesday’s from 3-7pm, entrance is pay-what-you-wish, so if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, that’s the day to go.
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is the kind of museum you could spend hours in and still only see 1/3rd of. The amount of fascinating information and immersive experiences offered in the museum is astounding. The galleries take you around the world on a musical journey from country to country. Videos throughout the exhibits allow you to watch and hear the instruments being played through wireless headsets that connect to the displays as you walk by. Some of the instruments will be familiar, and others will be nothing like you’ve ever seen before. All of it is fascinating.
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Muzeul Instrumentelor Muzicale
4725 E Mayo BlvdThe Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is the kind of museum you could spend hours in and still only see 1/3rd of. The amount of fascinating information and immersive experiences offered in the museum is astounding. The galleries take you around the world on a musical journey from country to country. Videos throughout the exhibits allow you to watch and hear the instruments being played through wireless headsets that connect to the displays as you walk by. Some of the instruments will be familiar, and others will be nothing like you’ve ever seen before. All of it is fascinating.