Best Of Phoenix® 2025 Winners
Readers' Choice
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Best Country Bar
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
- www.buffalochipsaloon.com
- 6823 E Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 85331
Charles Barth
Live Nation
Best Large Music Venue
Arizona Financial Theatre
- 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 85003
Best Performing Arts Center
Mesa Arts Center
- 1 E. Main st, Mesa, 85201
Best Pool Party
Oasis Pool Party at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- playatgila.com/resorts/wild-horse-pass
- 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 85226
Jennifer Goldberg
Courtesy of Zipps
Best Sports Bar
Zipps Sports Grill
- www.zippssportsgrills.com
- 7551 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 85251
FOOD & DRINK
Best Antojitos (Little Cravings)
Alebrije Neveria
- alebrijephx.com
- 10171 N. 19th Ave. #7, Phoenix, 85021
Jacob Tyler Dunn
Jackie Mercandetti Photo
Jackie Mercandetti
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Tirion Boan
Best Brunch
SugarJam The Southern Kitchen
- www.sjsouthernkitchen.com
- 15111 N. Hayden Road, #170, Scottsdale, 85260
Jacob Tyler Dunn
Lauren Cusimano
Jackie Mercandetti Photo
Heather Hoch
Best Dog-Friendly Dining
OHSO Brewery + Distillery
- www.ohsobrewery.com
- 4900 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 85018
Chris Malloy
Dog Haus
Best Hot Dogs
Dog Haus Biergarten
- downtownphoenix.doghaus.com
- 1 E. Washington St. #120, Phoenix, 85004
Shelby Moore
Meagan Simmons
Best New Restaurant
Toscana - Wood Fired Italian
- toscanascottsdale.com
- 16580 N 92nd St., Scottsdale, 85260
Heather Hoch
Best Place for a Mocktail
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
- www.bitterandtwistedaz.com
- 1 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 85003
Best Place for a Sweet Treat
Urban Cookies Bakeshop
- www.urbancookies.com
- 2325 N. 7th St., Phoenix, 85006
Tirion Boan
Best Restaurant for Large Parties
Wren & Wolf
- www.wrenandwolf.com
- 2 N. Central Ave., #101, Phoenix, 85004
Best Restaurant to Take a Date
Born & Bred Scottsdale
- www.aftermathprojectsaz.com
- 6149 N. Scottsdale Rd,, Scottsdale, 85250
The Churchill
Jackie Mercandetti Photo
Best Sonoran Hot Dogs
El Caprichoso Sonoran Hotdogs
- 9444 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, 85021
Lauren Saria
Jackie Mercandetti Photo
Best Vegan Restaurant
UNiQ Burger
- www.uniqburger.com
- 7730 E. McDowell Rd., Suite 108-B, Scottsdale, 85257
Tirion Boan
Best Wine Bar
Far Away Wine And Provisions
- farawaywineaz.com
- 3031 E. Indian School Road #10, Phoenix, 85016
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Comic Books or Collectibles Store
Toy Fiends
- www.toyfiendscollectibles.com
- 4230 W. Northern Ave, Phoenix, 85051
Best Framing Shop
Hall of Frames
- hallofframes.com/desert-ridge-marketplace-phoenix-frame-store/?utm_source=googlemybusiness&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=11desertridge&utm_id=11desertridge
- 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. LL4, Phoenix, 85050
Best Mexican Import Store
Mexican Arts Imports
- 340 N. 24th St., Phoenix, 85008
Best Place for Local Gifts
Cosanti Originals
- www.cosanti.com
- 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Paradise Valley, 85253
Best Place to Shop for Your Pet
Bark If You're Dirty
- www.barkifyouredirty.pet
- 4230 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix, 85013
Best Shopping Center
Scottsdale Fashion Square
- www.fashionsquare.com
- 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 85251
Best Sneaker Shop
Vickz Kickz
- 515 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 85012
Best Vintage Clothing Boutique
Wang's Vintage
- wangs-vintage.business.site
- 3508 N. Seventh St., #145, Phoenix, 85014
Best Wellness Center
Phoenix Community Acupuncture
- 3806 N. Third St., #300, Phoenix, 85012
Best Casino
Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- playatgila.com/resorts/wild-horse-pass
- 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 85226
Best Entertainment Center
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
- www.medievaltimes.com
- 9051 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, 85258
Best Indoor Golf
Puttshack
- puttshack.com/locations/scottsdale
- 15059 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 85254
Best Pickleball Venue
Center Court Pickleball Club
- www.centercourtpickleball.com/locations/scottsdale
- 7000 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 85054
Best Place to Beat the Heat
Arizona Science Center
- www.azscience.org
- 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 85004
Best Place to Take an Out of Towner
Musical Instrument Museum
- www.mim.org
- 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 85050
Best Staycation Spot
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
- www.jwdesertridgeresort.com
- 5350 E. Marriott, Phoenix, 85054
Best Dispensary for Service
Ponderosa Dispensary
- azreleaf.com
- 9240 W. Northern Ave., #103B, Glendale, 85305
Best Independently Owned Dispensary
Sunday Goods
- sundaygoods.com
- 723 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, 85281
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