Market Cafe

Come for the beautiful views, a pleasant 30-foot-tall indoor waterfall, and dependable if not exciting resort fare. The buffet is a bargain at any time, and on the regular menu, simple is best.

Marquee Theatre

Located just north of Tempe Town Lake near the southwest corner of Mill Avenue and Washington Street, the Marquee Theatre is an institution in the Valley’s live music scene. With a capacity of roughly 1,000, it’s just big enough that it is required to separate the underagers from the drinkers, which is great for parents […]

Meat Market Garment Factory

Suburban industrial parks don’t exactly gifted with an abundance of style. And the West 10th Place Business Park near 52nd Street and University Drive in the heart of Tempe’s workmanlike industrial neighborhoods are not immune to this rule, which is why we’re glad that hipster fashion mavens Cory Martinez and Ben Funke are there to […]

Med Fresh Grill

This independent business, owned by the three San brothers, serves up luscious Turkish food at prices that let ASU work-study students feast like spoiled trust-funders. Don’t be fooled by Styrofoam plates and fast-food-style plastic trays — the food here is cooked daily, from scratch, using family recipes that have been passed down for generations. Vegetarians […]

Miele’s Pizzeria

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 garlic knots, and addicting cannoli are a few other reasons to stop […]

Mill Cue Club

While the front half of the establishment is more of a swanky saloon and hangout spot (offering daily drink specials, DJs on the weekends, and plenty of hotties perched atop bartstools), the back is all about the art of the cue. A total of 10 different tables fill the room, all of which are typically […]

Mind Over Batter

Mind Over Batter is more than a cutesy, clever name. The wheels were clearly turning when cupcake flavors like Cotton Candy (strawberry cake topped with vanilla buttercream and cotton candy crunch), Hot Fudge Sundae (chocolate cake with chocolate chips topped with vanilla buttercream, rich dark chocolate fudge icing, sprinkles, and a cherry), and Dark Vader […]

Miu’s Cuisine

This youthful, hidden-away gem of Sichuan cuisine in Tempe features an abundance of boldly flavored and expertly prepared scarlet sauces, spicy meats, and dishes smacked with the tingling, numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns. Start with satisfying dandan noodles, wontons in chili sauce, and garlick-y pork belly then move on to exceptional dishes of Kung Pao […]

Monkey Pants Bar & Grill

Miss the old frat house? You’ll swear you’ve stepped into old Omega Alpha Etcetera when visiting this peculiar Tempe tavern. Perhaps it’s the cardboard portrait of Princess Leia stapled to the wall or the thrift-store décor of mismatched furniture and odd tchotchkes that give Monkey Pants its frat-house vibe. The wait staff shouts “Hello!” as […]