Jobot Coffee

If you’re looking for a place to hang out and get your creative juices flowing then this Downtown Phoenix coffeehouse might be just the place you need. Located in the heart of the Roosevelt Row arts district, Jobot Coffee Shop is a favorite gathering place for locals, artists and college students all of whom you’ll […]

Joe’s Midnight Run

Joe’s Midnight Run is a nostalgia-fueled, ’90s-themed restaurant and bar in north central Phoenix’s trendy Seventh Street corridor, situated in the former site of the neighborhood’s 24-hour liquor store. The restaurant’s sleek and stylish midcentury dining room is nicely complemented by an eclectic and ambitious menu of wood-fired fare, including small plates like roasted veggies […]

Joey’s of Chicago

The proliferation of Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches in the Valley continues with this local chain, whose stores are adorned with all things Windy City: street signs, sports regalia, a mural of the city’s famed skyline, even a Chicago map on which locals can pinpoint their provenance. The good news for the Valley’s […]

Jordan’s Mexican Food

It’s tough to find a local who doesn’t have a story about Jordan’s, because this restaurant has been around since the 50s, serving Mexican fare. A unique item: Sour Cream Cheese Enchiladas, which we’ve never seen on any other menu. They’re full of Philadelphia cream cheese, and topped with sour cream, cheddar, and scallions.

Juba Restaurant

The prize of the Somali community in Phoenix, located in a strip mall they should start calling Little Mogadishu to reflect not only the demographics of the shop owners, but also of the residents of the surrounding area. The recently refurbished interior is clean and pleasant, and the food is outstanding with a two-section menu: […]

Juice Core

Juice Core is a no-nonsense 100 percent organic juice bar for seriously healthy people. The space is low-key with a bar and a few stools, an artfully drawn chalkboard menu, and a refrigerator. Whether you’re a new juicer or a seasoned veteran, Juice Core specializes in the per diem method of juicing so you can […]

Julio G’s Mexican Restaurant

Not a bad neighborhood spot for tasty Mexican fare. Flavors and textures are distinct, and food is carefully plated. Try the machaca chimi or the shrimp fajitas, and lay on the lime-rich guacamole. Read our review.