The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Phoenix | North Tempe

1. • Old Town Taste 61

   • Authentic Chinese Restaurant
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Traditional Chinese Restaurant

   3. Phoenix Magazine
      Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Congqing-Style Spicy Chicken

   
   

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   • 1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
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2. • Cafe Lalibela 55

   • Classic Ethiopian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   3. Eater Phoenix
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 849 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
   • Website
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3. • Cafetal Coffee 48

   • Crop-to-Cup Columbian Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Coffee Shop

   2. Phoenix New Times
      The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 777 S College Ave, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
   • Website
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4. • Golden Restaurant & Bakery 46

   • Delicious Middle Eastern Restaurant
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

   
   

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   • 1849 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
   • Website
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5. • Joe's Italian Ice 46

   • Classic Philladelphia Italian Ice/Fry Bread Shop
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Italian Ice

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Italian Ice

   
   

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   • 2019 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
   • Website
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6. • Cocina Chiwas 45

   • Modern Mexican Restaurant
   
   

   1. USA Today
      Restaurants of the Year 2024

   2. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   
   

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   • 2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
   • Website
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7. • The Dhaba 41

   • Casual Indian (Punjab) Restaurant
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Neighborhood Indian Spot

   
   

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   • 1872 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
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8. • Yucca Tap Room 38

   • Signature Dive Bar/Venue
   
   

   1. AZ Central
      Best bars in metro Phoenix

   2. Phoenix New Times
      The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 29 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
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9. • Casey Moore's Oyster House 38

   • Lively Oyster Bar
   
   

   1. AZ Central
      Best bars in metro Phoenix

   2. Phoenix New Times
      The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 850 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
   • Website
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10. • The Chuckbox 36

    • Classic Burger Shop
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    2. Phoenix New Times
       Top 100 Restaurants

    
    

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    • 202 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Catalyst Crafted Ales 25

    • Sleek Taproom
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best New Brewery

    
    

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    • 1845 E Broadway Rd, Unit 106, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
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12. • Taco Chelo 25

    • Delicious Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept

    
    

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    • 521 S College Ave, Unit 112, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Website
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13. • Taco Boys 25

    • Casual Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept

    
    

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    • 699 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Website
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14. • Ted's Hot Dogs 23

    • Casual Hot Dog Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Hot Dogs

    
    

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    • 1755 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Website
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15. • Three Thirty Three 23

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Place to Take an Influencer

    
    

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    • 430 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ | East Valley

16. • Aruma Cafe 23

    • Sunny Mexican Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 2011 E Apache Blvd, Unit 143, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
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17. • Sweet Republic 23

    • Acclaimed Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Ice Cream

    
    

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    • 410 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 105, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Website
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18. • Press Coffee 23

    • Staple Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best Cold Brew: Chocolate Peanut Butter Shaker

    
    

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    • 601 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
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19. • Pedal Haus 23

    • Relaxing Brewpub
    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Favorite Local Craft Beer | Day Drinker

    
    

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    • 730 S Mill Ave, Unit 102, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
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20. • Press Coffee 23

    • Staple Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best Cold Brew: Chocolate Peanut Butter Shaker

    
    

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    • 100 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Pita Jungle 23

    • Healthy Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Best Vegan Delight | Portobello Mushroom Pita Pocket

    
    

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    • 4 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Website
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22. • Harlow's Cafe 23

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Old-School Diner

    
    

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    • 1021 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ | East Valley

23. • Four Peaks Brewing Company 21

    • Famed Brewpub
    
    

    1. Eater Phoenix
       The Best Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 1340 E Eighth St, Unit 104, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Website
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24. • Arai Pastry 20

    • Unassuming Japanese Pastry Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Phoenix
       The Best Bakeries in Phoenix, Arizona

    
    

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    • 1335 W University Dr, Unit 4, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Instagram

25. • Devil's Hideaway 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 401 S Mill Ave, Ste 101, Tempe, AZ | East Valley

26. • Mandi House 18

    • Authentic Yemeni Restaurant
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 1639 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Website

27. • The Chill Room 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 1320 E Broadway Rd, Unit 108, Tempe, AZ | East Valley

28. • Palo Verde Lounge 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 1015 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ | East Valley

29. • Low Key Piano Bar 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 501 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ | East Valley

30. • Skysill Rooftop Lounge 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 11 E Seventh St, Tempe, AZ | East Valley

31. • Haji-Baba 18

    • Casual Middle Eastern Restaurant/Grocery
    
    

    1. Eater Phoenix
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 1513 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | East Valley
    • Website
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