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Andreoli Italian Grocer				4 User Reviews
8880 E Via Linda	Italian	$, $$	North Scottsdale
Americanized Italian food is everywhere, but if you’re hungry for authentic sandwiches, salads, and antipasti, you need to try this place. Chef-owner Giovanni Scorzo makes all his own bread and pastries, cannoli, tiramisu, mozzarella, ricotta, and even chocolates. Daily specials might... More >>

Asian Café Express				1 User Reviews
1911 W. Main St. Suite 3	Asian, Chinese	$, $$	Mesa
Despite the name, this is no generic pan-Asian fast food joint. Not even close. It’s exceptionally tasty, unbelievably cheap, authentic Hong Kong-style cuisine. Behind it all is chef Michael Leung, former owner of central Phoenix’s Gourmet House of Hong Kong. Be prepared to spend some... More >>

Back East Bagels				5 User Reviews
1628 E. Southern Ave., #2	Bakery, Deli	$, $$	Tempe
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 >>

The Breadfruit				3 User Reviews
108 E. Pierce St.	Caribbean	$, $$	Central Phoenix
The Breadfruit, a cheerful, casual Jamaican restaurant, fits right in with other independent eateries that have cropped up on the sleepy periphery of downtown’s bustling core. Owner Dwayne Allen, originally from Jamaica, considers the restaurant an extension of his kitchen at home,... More >>

China King				2 User Reviews
1050 W. Ray Rd.	Chinese	$	Chandler
This food is Chinatown-good. Or better, since China King’s no grungy hole-in-the-wall, but a sunny, clean, spacious restaurant that stands separate from its strip mall neighbors. There’s a traditional menu, but we go for the dim sum, available daily. The place is a madhouse on weekends... More >>

Cyclo Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant				1 User Reviews
1919 W. Chandler Blvd.	Vietnamese	$	Chandler
The perfect combination: authentic, brilliantly flavored Vietnamese food in a clean, contemporary setting. Prices are the same as typical holes-in-the-wall (huge portions for $6 to $9), but ingredients are always top-notch, and it's pretty enough to take the most timid first-time Asian diner.... More >>

Da Vang				Write a Review
4538 N. 19th Ave.	Vietnamese	$, $$	Central Phoenix
Among people who love real-deal Vietnamese food, Da Vang has quite the following. It’s been around for 18 years and is owned by the Ly family. The vibe is friendly and seat-yourself casual, and service is swift. With 79 items, the menu seems sprawling, but just look at the common... More >>

Delux				5 User Reviews
3146 E. Camelback Rd.	American, Brewery	$, $$, $$$	East Phoenix
Perhaps the hippest joint to open in L.A. in some time. Wait a sec. Did we say L.A.? Sorry, but Lenny Rosenberg’s concept is so cool that even erstwhile Angelenos will be impressed. There are $9 gourmet burgers, 40 international beers on tap, and a jazzy vibe with which only nearby Zen 32... More >>

The Dhaba				1 User Reviews
1872 E Apache Blvd.	Indian	$, $$	Tempe
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 >>

Dragonfly Vietnamese Kitchen				3 User Reviews
1116 S. Dobson Rd.	Vietnamese	$, $$	Mesa
Dragonfly Vietnamese Kitchen is worth seeking out. You’ll find authentic ethnic cuisine and a surprisingly pleasant café-style atmosphere, plus a lengthy menu of traditional specialties that are as delicious and beautifully presented as they are wallet-friendly. With nothing over... More >>

The Farm Kitchen				1 User Reviews
6106 S. 32nd St.	American, Deli	$, $$, $$$	South Phoenix
Grab a picnic basket and claim your spot at a picnic table or on a blanket under the yawning pecan trees. Within minutes your favorite sandwiches, salads, and soups will be ready, all stocked with fresh produce grown on the 12-acre farm. More >>

Lemon Grass Thai Cafe				1 User Reviews
818 W. Broadway Rd.	Thai	$, $$	Tempe
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 >>

Lo Lo's Chicken & Waffles				4 User Reviews
10 W. Yuma St.	Breakfast, Soul Food, Southern	$, $$	Central Phoenix
Fried chicken simply doesn't get any better than this, unless it's paired with waffles. Everything on the soul food menu is homemade and completely addictive, with luscious catfish, red snapper, omelets, greens, mac 'n' cheese, and red velvet cake. Leave the diet at the door. More >>

Los Reyes de la Torta				2 User Reviews
9230 N. 7th St.	Mexican	$, $$	North Phoenix
This thriving enterprise produces those giant Mexican sammies known as tortas. Gringos, beware: These are the Godzillas of the sandwich world, and could easily kick your ciabatta’s butt, then go on to feed a family of six. The torta del rey is like a Mexican Dagwood, with fried beef, ham,... More >>

Matt's Big Breakfast				3 User Reviews
801 N. 1st St.	American, Breakfast, Brunch, Diner	$, $$	Central Phoenix
This small, crowded breakfast nook has a big, hungry following. Owner Matt Pool’s usually there, slinging a pitcher of orange juice and greeting people who come through the door. The day’s specials are scribbled on a chalkboard behind the counter, where people sit down to a good cup of... More >>

Mi Cocina Mi País				Write a Review
4221 W. Bell Road	Latin American, South American	$, $$	North Phoenix
The food at Mi Cocina, Mi Pais has just enough in common with other Latin American cuisines to be accessible: moist tamales, kicky salsa made from a South American chile called aji, and tasty two-layered flan de coco. But if you visit this cheerful little Ecuadorean restaurant — which also... More >>

Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli				Write a Review
3052 N. 16th St.	Middle Eastern	$, $$	East Phoenix
Small Middle Eastern grocery and restaurant that serves terrific lamb kebabs, kibbe, and baba ghanouj, as well as baked treats like baklava and crisp cookies filled with dates. Dining area is limited, but romantic, with a mural of Bethlehem on one wall, and a TV set hanging from the ceiling... More >>

New York Bagels ´N Bialys				2 User Reviews
6990 E. Shea Blvd.	Bakery, Deli	$, $$	North Scottsdale
True to its name, New York Bagels 'N Bialys makes its bagels the traditional way -- they’re boiled, then baked, with a thick, golden crust that’s just perfect for toasting. That’s reason enough for us to stop by this no-frills deli, but the place also does a bang-up job with... More >>

Orange Table				4 User Reviews
7373 E. Scottsdale Mall, #6	American, Breakfast, Cafe, Coffeehouse	$, $$	Central Scottsdale
Practically hidden in the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, this neighborhood cafe is worth seeking out, not only for its cheerful, colorful atmosphere, but also its hearty menu. Breakfast is top-notch, with a variety of caffeinated specialties (try the Mexican chocolate latte), buttermilk... More >>

Over Easy				2 User Reviews
4031 N. 40th St.	American, Breakfast, Diner	$, $$	East Phoenix
Leave it to chef Aaron May from Sol y Sombra, DC Ranch’s celebrated wine-and-tapas place, to transform a drab former Taco Bell into a hip, vibrant nook that’s part retro greasy spoon and part neighborhood hotspot. Along with breakfast staples like pancakes, omelets, and corned beef... More >>

Pane Bianco				Write a Review
4404 N. Central Ave.	American, Bakery, California, Health, Vegetarian	$, $$	Central Phoenix
Celeb chef Chris Bianco has worked his magic again, this time concentrating on a tiny menu of sandwiches and salads. Fare is takeout only, and it’s expensive, but it’s worth the work for farmers-market-fresh quality. Anything with homemade mozzarella is a marvel. More >>

Pho Avina				1 User Reviews
4920 W. Thunderbird Rd., Ste 110	Vietnamese	$, $$	Glendale
A few things set Pho Avina apart from the usual bare-bones, strip-mall ethnic joint. The cheerful décor is one; the exhaustive menu is another. Along with standards like pho and all kinds of seafood dishes, this place serves a variety of roll-your-own spring rolls, lots of... More >>

Phoenix Ranch Market				1 User Reviews
1602 E. Roosevelt St.	Bakery, Grocery, Market, Mexican	$, $$	Central Phoenix
The biggest Ranch Market to date in Arizona, with about 53,000 square feet of Mexican foodstuffs in one space. This blockbuster supermercado boasts its own food court, a pescadería with a mariscos stand at which to eat ceviche, a tortillería pumping out tortillas nonstop, an agua... More >>

The Roosevelt				Write a Review
816 North 3rd Street	American, Brewery	$, $$	Central Phoenix
Even though it’s technically a bar, we have a hard time setting foot in The Roosevelt without getting a bite to eat, too. Sure, the drink selection is outstanding — a few good wines and a long list of regional craft brews, including a quaffable Four Peaks pale ale that serves as the... More >>

Scratch Pastries				1 User Reviews
7620 E. Indian School Rd.	Bakery, Cafe, Coffeehouse, Dessert, French	$	Central Scottsdale
Owners Duc and Noelle Liao have their own little piece of Paris at this inconspicuous strip mall patisserie/café, where the vibe is hip and low-key. Bring a friend (or grab a magazine), sip some fragrant Mariage Frères tea, and tuck into luscious traditional pastries, from... More >>