1628 E. Southern Ave. : Tempe, AZ 85282 : 480-491-4222
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 Word of mouth is the key to success at this charming strip-mall cafe, and no wonder. The plain bagel here is a joy to eat on its own, almost like a fresh soft pretzel. While you’ll surely find ex-New Yorkers lurking in line here, Back East Bagels brings in plenty of native Arizonans, too,... More >> |
| Tempe |
Bakery, Deli |
Catering, Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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1743 E. Braodway Road : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-921-3137
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 Get past the giggles at the name and you'll find the food ? a little Polish, a little Canadian, and a whole lot Swedish ? gets seriously delicious in a hurry. Which makes this quirky and affordable little eatery one of the Valley's most unique and (for now) best-kept secrets. Nestled into a... More >> |
| Tempe |
Scandinavian |
Kid Friendly |
$$, $$$ |
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960 W. University Drive : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-894-6261
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 Hip, railroad-car-size establishment specializing in Cornwall’s answer to the potpie, the pasty (pronounced pass-tee). Traditionally, these jumbo turnovers are filled with steak, onion, rutabaga and potato, and are referred to as oggies. The place also has porkies, which are (you guessed... More >> |
| Tempe |
English, Fusion, Irish |
Catering, Delivery, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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1285 W. Elliott Road : Tempe, AZ 85284 : 480-705-7900
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 Founded in 1984, Crackers draws all walks of life for its all-day breakfast menu and lunch items, from egg skillets and pancakes, to sandwiches, to sweets like bread pudding and scones. The restaurant now has three popular restaurants in the East Valley, but with so much made-from-scratch... More >> |
| Tempe |
American, Breakfast |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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1212 E. Apache Blvd. : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-894-1276
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 When Farah Khalid's popular Copper Kettle restaurant closed, Tempe residents with a yen for Indian-Pakistani delights were left high and dry. But when she opened Curry Corner in late 2010, all seemed right again. Khalid's home-spun recipes are across-the-board dynamite, including chapli kebab... More >> |
| Tempe |
Indian, Pakistani |
Kid Friendly, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
$$ |
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502 S. College Ave. : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-967-5353
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 The fact that most of the floorspace at Dave’s is taken up by brewing equipment should be your first clue that they take their beer pretty seriously here. Besides four in-house craft selections created by microbrew pioneer Dave Harman (including the Old Frog Grog oatmeal stout, the OK Ale,... More >> |
| Tempe |
American, Bar Food |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1872 E. Apache Blvd. : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-446-2824
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 This affordable, contemporary Indian restaurant, specializing in the cuisine of the Punjab region of Northern India, is named after India’s roadside pit stops, where truck drivers go for a cheap, filling meal. And true to its namesake, The Dhaba is an affordable place to relax and indulge... More >> |
| Tempe |
Indian |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
$, $$ |
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1340 E. 8th St. : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-303-9967
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 The building that houses Four Peaks Brewery was once home to a dairy. That was a long time ago, though. This Tempe institution has been serving food and handcrafted suds in their unique 1892 Mission-style warehouse since 1996. Four Peaks’ popularity has grown over the years, which is why... More >> |
| Tempe |
American, Brewery |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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2240 N. Scottsdale Road : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-941-9003
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 Some items at Green have almost universal appeal: The flatbread pizzas are tasty, as are the butterless, eggless chocolate chip cookies. But the meatball sammy and “Green” burger will only please those who’ve forgotten what beef tastes like. Basically, this is fast-food vegan, and... More >> |
| Tempe |
Health, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Catering, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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114 E. 7th St. : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-968-1114
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 Situated in a 1920s cottage and 1903 adobe brick house, adjoined by a romantic outdoor bar and fireplace, House of Tricks feels far from the bustle of Mill Avenue and the ASU campus, but is actually just a couple blocks off the beaten path. Here, guests can get cozy while tucking in to chef... More >> |
| Tempe |
Eclectic, Fusion, New American |
Banquet Facilities, Fireplace, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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710 W. Elliot Road : Tempe, AZ 85284 : 480-775-6288
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 A Best of Phoenix winner in its previous incarnation as an Afghan restaurant, Kabab Palace is under new management as of December 2009. These days, the fine Indian dining establishment serves authentic South Indian and North Indian cuisine. More >> |
| Tempe |
Indian |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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818 W. Broadway Road : Tempe, AZ 85282 : 480-967-9121
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 With warm, amber-tinted lighting, carved wall-hangings, and a wooden faux roof outside the kitchen, Lemon Grass Thai Café is comfortable, charming, and located in the most unexpected spot: next to a Subway in a pink stucco stripmall. It’s worth seeking out, though, for friendly... More >> |
| Tempe |
Thai |
Kid Friendly, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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1813 E. Baseline Road : Tempe, AZ 85283 : 480-730-7770
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 To compare this place to a mini-market wouldn?t be quite accurate, because it feels even smaller than an ordinary convenience store. But its three aisles are surprisingly well stocked with Indian ingredients. Besides that, you can chow down on freshly prepared chaat dishes (Indian snacks), from... More >> |
| Tempe |
Indian |
Kid Friendly, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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3135 S. 48th St. : Tempe, AZ 85282 : 602-414-0006
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 Mariscos Sinaloa does a bang-up job with seafood, from fresh-cut coconuts brimming with chilled shrimp and octopus cocktail, to to fabulous fish filets and whole fish prepared a variety of ways, including Veracruz-style (smothered in spicy pepper sauce) and especial del chef (blanketed in rich... More >> |
| Tempe |
Mexican, Seafood |
Kid Friendly, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1835 E. Guadalupe Road : Tempe, AZ 85283 : 480-897-3010
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 It’s no wonder this humble neighborhood hangout has fans from well beyond the vicinity – the made-from-scratch Italian specialties are delish, the atmosphere’s comfy, and the prices can’t be beat. The luscious white pizza alone is worth a trip, while homemade pastas, doughy... More >> |
| Tempe |
Italian, Pizza |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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1857 N. Scottsdale Road : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-946-3334
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 This cute and cozy little eatery in Tempe serves up traditional Peruvian cuisine courtesy of Lima-born chef Walter Salazar. Employing members of his family to help with front- and back-of-the-house duties, a good thing for those unaccustomed to the cuisine, Salazar?s lengthy menu includes dishes... More >> |
| Tempe |
Peruvian, Sandwiches |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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219 E. Baseline Road : Tempe, AZ 85283 : 480-289-5238
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 In a town as hot as ours, frozen yogurt is a must, so we say, ?Aloha!? Aloha Yogurt features 10+ serve yourself taps of frigid delights including a couple of no-sugar added varieties. The expansive topping bar is filled with fresh fruit and candy toppings like strawberries and gummi bears. They... More >> |
| Tempe |
Dessert, Frozen Yogurt, Health |
Kid Friendly, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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735 E. University Drive : Tempe, AZ 85281 : 480-751-6250
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 America?s new Tempe location brings much-need carne asada to the East Valley. The place isn?t fancy ? just a cozy building with a handful of small tables inside and a decent sized patio (with misters) for mid-day or dinner lounging. But the food is anything but plain -- traditional southwest... More >> |
| Tempe |
Mexican |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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730 E. Guadalupe Road : Tempe, AZ 85283 : 480-244-4227
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| Tempe |
American, Barbecue |
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909 E. Broadway : Tempe, AZ 85282 : 480-736-1100
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 We haven?t stopped dining at local Chinese eateries, but we have been spending more time at Applebee?s, ever since their menu went all Oriental. There?s the Sizzling Asian Shrimp, a pile of sizzling, blackened shrimp served on a skillet full of rice, broccoli, red peppers, sugar snap peas, water... More >> |
| Tempe |
American, Burgers, Grill, Sandwiches |
Kid Friendly, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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1655 W. Elliot : Tempe, AZ 85284 : 480-893-2878
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 We haven?t stopped dining at local Chinese eateries, but we have been spending more time at Applebee?s, ever since their menu went all Oriental. There?s the Sizzling Asian Shrimp, a pile of sizzling, blackened shrimp served on a skillet full of rice, broccoli, red peppers, sugar snap peas, water... More >> |
| Tempe |
American, Burgers, Grill, Sandwiches |
Business Dining, Kid Friendly, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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2021 W. Baseline Road : Tempe, AZ 85283 : 602-431-6470
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 Located just outside the entrance to the Arizona Grand Resort, Aunt Chilada?s has been serving traditional Mexican food fare since 1986 to locals and tourists alike. With an expansive menu, you?re sure to have your south of the border cravings satisfied, gringo-style, and you can quench your... More >> |
| Tempe |
Mexican |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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315 W. Elliot Road : Tempe, AZ 85284 : 480-831-1300
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| Tempe |
American, Bakery, Breakfast |
Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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2400 W. Southern Ave. : Tempe, AZ 85282 : 602-437-6674
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| Tempe |
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1006 E. Warner Road : Tempe, AZ 85284 : 480-777-9482
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 Shaved ice is truly a gift of the gods, and our favorite church is Bahama Buck?s, where they serve up heaping mounds of shaved ice for bargain prices. You won?t go wanting for a tropical ambiance or for flavor choices, with more than 75 to choose from. Be wild and get some vanilla on the bottom... More >> |
| Tempe |
Dessert, Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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