Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
Probably one of the most popular dinner and drinks spots in Tempe. Excellent food and beverage menu with fun cocktails + craft beers. Great atmosphere with two bar areas and a large patio with fun yard games (bags, ping pong, shuffle board, etc.).
There is also a spin and yoga studio (Madison at the Yard) on site for those of you that want to stick to your workout routines or try something new.
26 locals recommend
The Yard At Farmer Arts District
149 S Farmer AveProbably one of the most popular dinner and drinks spots in Tempe. Excellent food and beverage menu with fun cocktails + craft beers. Great atmosphere with two bar areas and a large patio with fun yard games (bags, ping pong, shuffle board, etc.).
There is also a spin and yoga studio (Madison at the Yard) on site for those of you that want to stick to your workout routines or try something new.
Cozy and quiet restaurant and wine bar, perfect for a nice dinner or relaxing over a glass of wine. Don't forget about the weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas!
40 locals recommend
Caffe Boa
398 S Mill AveCozy and quiet restaurant and wine bar, perfect for a nice dinner or relaxing over a glass of wine. Don't forget about the weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas!
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveHidden gem and local hot spot for coffee enthusiasts.
Hands down (in our opinion) the best pizza in town with a fun retro-classic ambiance. Try one of their famous baked pan cookies for dessert, you won't be disappointed!
167 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveHands down (in our opinion) the best pizza in town with a fun retro-classic ambiance. Try one of their famous baked pan cookies for dessert, you won't be disappointed!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great patio with a beach-bar vibe and a solid craft beer selection. They usually have a DJ later in the day and don't forget to try one of their famous mac 'n' cheese burritos!
15 locals recommend
CASA Tempe
5 E 6th StGreat patio with a beach-bar vibe and a solid craft beer selection. They usually have a DJ later in the day and don't forget to try one of their famous mac 'n' cheese burritos!
Craft Brewery with a huge patio and cozy fire pit. Located right next to the AMC movie theater.
41 locals recommend
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveCraft Brewery with a huge patio and cozy fire pit. Located right next to the AMC movie theater.
Great up and coming craft brewery that just expanded to this new location. Stop by the tasting room for a pint and grab a bite at one of the local food trucks on site.
19 locals recommend
The Shop Beer Co.
922 W 1st StGreat up and coming craft brewery that just expanded to this new location. Stop by the tasting room for a pint and grab a bite at one of the local food trucks on site.
Arts & Culture
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwySightseeing
A Mountain
201 S Packard DrParks & Nature
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill Ave
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyDesert Botanical Garden
Entertainment & Activities
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwySun Devil Football Stadium
500 E Veterans WayAMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill AveShopping
Several boutiques and shops make for a nice stroll up and down Mill Ave.
71 locals recommend
Synapse Studios LLC
520 S Mill AveSeveral boutiques and shops make for a nice stroll up and down Mill Ave.
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyOutdoor shopping mall, restaurants, Harkins movie theater.