Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
If you want greasy, unhealthy, typically American food, go here, not Burger King. There's a drive-thru or outdoor seating (beware the pigeons!). Apparently their fries are the best in the universe.
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Tempe Farmers Market
805 S Farmer AveIf you want greasy, unhealthy, typically American food, go here, not Burger King. There's a drive-thru or outdoor seating (beware the pigeons!). Apparently their fries are the best in the universe.
Thai Basil
403 W University DrDelicious Thai restaurant! Need I say more?
Actually, I must confess I haven't been here yet, but all my friends tell me their pastries and baked goods are to die for! It's on my list, and you won't be disappointed!
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Essence Bakery Cafe
Actually, I must confess I haven't been here yet, but all my friends tell me their pastries and baked goods are to die for! It's on my list, and you won't be disappointed!
This Ethiopian restaurant is one of the best vegetarian and ethnic places in Phoenix. I'm ashamed to say I haven't had the pleasure yet myself, but many of my friends rave about it, so I will soon!
West University Drive
West University DriveThis Ethiopian restaurant is one of the best vegetarian and ethnic places in Phoenix. I'm ashamed to say I haven't had the pleasure yet myself, but many of my friends rave about it, so I will soon!
The best cheap Mexican food and it's open 24/7! Not the newest building ever, but yummy food, especially at 2am. :) Filiberto's: The greatest of the -ertos!
Newer location at Priest/Washington too.
Filibertos Mexican Food
3220 E Baseline RdThe best cheap Mexican food and it's open 24/7! Not the newest building ever, but yummy food, especially at 2am. :) Filiberto's: The greatest of the -ertos!
Newer location at Priest/Washington too.
CoPiCo is so unique and so delicious! Their pasties are so filling and crazy good, and the restaurant is decorated like an old mine inside for that authentic experience. Call ahead for vegans.
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Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdCoPiCo is so unique and so delicious! Their pasties are so filling and crazy good, and the restaurant is decorated like an old mine inside for that authentic experience. Call ahead for vegans.
This is the biggest brewpub in Arizona, and they have great beer, as well as a great menu. Also good for people-watching since it's near ASU, and within bike riding distance if you cut through campus.
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Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StThis is the biggest brewpub in Arizona, and they have great beer, as well as a great menu. Also good for people-watching since it's near ASU, and within bike riding distance if you cut through campus.
A local chain, this is the original location and one of my favorite places to eat. Delicious mostly-mediterranean-inspired menu, great for vegetarians, but also serves meat. Great ambiance and art.
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Pita Jungle - Tempe
4 E University DrA local chain, this is the original location and one of my favorite places to eat. Delicious mostly-mediterranean-inspired menu, great for vegetarians, but also serves meat. Great ambiance and art.
Great vegan restaurant that will fool even the most meat-loving. Specializes in American comfort food that imitates loved favorites. Try the buffalo wings and the chili fries and Tsoynami for dessert!
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Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StGreat vegan restaurant that will fool even the most meat-loving. Specializes in American comfort food that imitates loved favorites. Try the buffalo wings and the chili fries and Tsoynami for dessert!
Shopping
For tourists on a long trip who may have a camera in need of repair, I recommend this local shop which is a great way to support this dying industry!
Tempe Camera Repair Inc
606 W University DrFor tourists on a long trip who may have a camera in need of repair, I recommend this local shop which is a great way to support this dying industry!
This is the best selection of alcohol in the whole area, and there is even a bar next door (attached) where you can have tastings of local beers.
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Tops Liquors
403 W University DrThis is the best selection of alcohol in the whole area, and there is even a bar next door (attached) where you can have tastings of local beers.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a restaurant too but more famous as a hip bar near ASU campus. It is a brewery so you can enjoy local craft beers and great people-watching! Parking can be hard so walking or biking is best.
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Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveThis is a restaurant too but more famous as a hip bar near ASU campus. It is a brewery so you can enjoy local craft beers and great people-watching! Parking can be hard so walking or biking is best.
Everything Else
The airport is very close to my house! I can transport you if available for $10/trip, or you can take a cab for $16. Public Transportation will go there but takes about an hour from my house.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor BlvdThe airport is very close to my house! I can transport you if available for $10/trip, or you can take a cab for $16. Public Transportation will go there but takes about an hour from my house.
In case you need a post office within walking distance.
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United States Postal Service
233 E Southern AveIn case you need a post office within walking distance.
Essentials
This cute little Japanese market has yummy food, including ready-made bento lunches, snacks, and drinks, and even carries a small selection of toiletries if you forgot something.
Fujiya Market
1335 W University DrThis cute little Japanese market has yummy food, including ready-made bento lunches, snacks, and drinks, and even carries a small selection of toiletries if you forgot something.
Sightseeing
A kooky, wackadoodle, interesting place to see! Tour the neat castle built by a dying man out of rubbish (very early sustainable building) and filled with stuffed animals by his estranged daughter. :)
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Mystery Castle
800 E Mineral RdA kooky, wackadoodle, interesting place to see! Tour the neat castle built by a dying man out of rubbish (very early sustainable building) and filled with stuffed animals by his estranged daughter. :)
Arts & Culture
ASU's theater hosts some of the biggest shows that come to Phoenix, and it's within walking distance. Check their webpage for shows playing during your visit! http://www.asugammage.com/
1290 S Mill Ave
1290 South Mill AvenueASU's theater hosts some of the biggest shows that come to Phoenix, and it's within walking distance. Check their webpage for shows playing during your visit! http://www.asugammage.com/