The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Phoenix | Tempe

1. • Cocina Chiwas 76

   • Modern Mexican Restaurant
   
   

   1. USA Today
      Restaurants of the Year

   2. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   3. Phoenix New Times
      Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

   
   

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   • 2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • The Dhaba 66

   • Casual Indian (Punjab) Restaurant
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

   3. Phoenix New Times
      The 10 best Indian restaurants in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 1872 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Old Town Taste 66

   • Authentic Chinese Restaurant
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

   3. Phoenix New Times
      The 10 best Chinese restaurants in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • The Chuckbox 65

   • Classic Burger Shop
   
   

   1. Foodist Awards
      Most Crave-Worthy Burger | Finalist: The Great One

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   3. Phoenix New Times
      The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix

   
   

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

5. • Cafe Lalibela 58

   • Classic Ethiopian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   3. Phoenix New Times
      Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

   
   

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   • 849 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Taco Chelo 50

   • Delicious Mexican Taco Shop
   
   

   1. Foodist Awards
      Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept | Winner

   2. Foodist Awards
      Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept | Finalist

   
   

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   • 521 S College Ave, Unit 112, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Cafetal Coffee 48

   • Crop-to-Cup Columbian Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix | 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 | Tempe
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Four Peaks Brewing Company 46

   • Famed Brewpub
   
   

   1. Foodist Awards
      Favorite Local Craft Beer | Winner: The Joy Bus

   2. Eater
      The Best Bars in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 1340 E Eighth St, Unit 104, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Joe's Italian Ice 46

   • Classic Philladelphia Italian Ice/Fry Bread Shop
   
   

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

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

   
   

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   • 2019 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Golden Restaurant & Bakery 46

    • Delicious Middle Eastern Restaurant
    
    

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

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

    
    

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    • 1849 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Bad Jimmy’s 46

    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Most Crave-Worthy Burger | Winner: Double Burger

    2. Phoenix New Times
       The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 505 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

12. • Bar Capri 43

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

    2. Phoenix New Times
       The 10 best new Phoenix restaurants of 2025

    
    

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    • 1730 E Warner Rd, Unit 10, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

13. • The Peppermill 41

    • Local Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

    2. Phoenix Magazine
       Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Curry Lamb Pot Pie

    
    

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    • 7660 S McClintock Dr, Unit 104, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Mandi House 40

    • Authentic Yemeni Restaurant
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    2. Phoenix New Times
       Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

    
    

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

15. • 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 | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • 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 | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Taco Boys 25

    • Casual Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept | Finalist

    
    

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    • 699 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Catalyst Crafted Ales 25

    • Sleek Taproom
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1845 E Broadway Rd, Unit 106, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Taco Boys 25

    • Casual Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1015 S Rural Rd #101, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Three Thirty Three 23

    
    

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

    
    

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

21. • Brick Road Coffee 23

    • Cozy Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       Best of the Valley | Best Coffee Shop for the LGBTQ+ Community

    
    

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    • 4415 S Rural Rd, Unit 10, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • The Shop Beer Co 23

    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Favorite Local Craft Beer | Finalist: Church Music

    
    

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    • 922 W First St, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

23. • Huss Brewing Company 23

    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Favorite Local Craft Beer | Finalist: Koffee Kolsch

    
    

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    • 1520 W Mineral Rd, Unit 102, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

24. • 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 | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Sweet Republic 23

    • Acclaimed Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       Best of the Valley | Ice Cream

    
    

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    • 410 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 105, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Harlow's Cafe 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1021 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

27. • Feta Cowboy 23

    • Healthy Mediterranean/Southwestern Restaurant
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       Best of the Valley | Best Workday Lunch Break

    
    

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    • 1840 E Warner Rd, Unit 108, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Press Coffee 23

    • Staple Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 601 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Pedal Haus 23

    • Relaxing Brewpub
    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Favorite Local Craft Beer | Finalist: Day Drinker

    
    

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    • 730 S Mill Ave, Unit 102, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Press Coffee 23

    • Staple Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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

31. • Perfect Pear Bistro 23

    • Modern Bistro
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix | Best Salads

    
    

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    • 9845 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Pita Jungle 23

    • Healthy Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 4 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Ted's Hot Dogs 23

    • Casual Hot Dog Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1755 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

34. • Sala Thai Tempe 21

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

    
    

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    • 1740 E Broadway Rd, Ste 106, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

35. • Kuka Izakaya Sushi & Bar 21

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Our top 12 favorite sushi restaurants in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 1221 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

36. • Caffe Boa 21

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

    
    

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    • 398 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

37. • Hundred Mile Brewing 21

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

    
    

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    • 690 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

38. • Paradise Valley Burger 21

    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    2. Phoenix New Times
       The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 815 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

39. • Arai Pastry 20

    • Unassuming Japanese Pastry Shop
    
    

    1. Eater
       The Best Bakeries in Phoenix, Arizona

    
    

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

40. • Santa Madre Taco Shop 18

    • Homestyle Mexican (Sonoran) Taco Shop
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 1320 W Elliot Rd, Unit 102, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • 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 | Tempe

42. • 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 | Tempe

43. • Green New American Vegetarian 18

    • Delicious Vegan Restaurant
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 2240 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 113, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

44. • Palo Verde Lounge 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 1015 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

45. • Rift Wine + Tap 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 431 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ | Tempe

46. • Skysill Rooftop Lounge 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 11 E Seventh St, Tempe, AZ | Tempe

47. • Paradise Valley Burger Company 18

    • Creative Burger Shop
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    2. Phoenix New Times
       The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 815 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • Opa Life Greek Cafe 18

    • Charming Greek Cafe
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 227 E Baseline Rd, Unit J7, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

49. • Haji-Baba 18

    • Casual Middle Eastern Restaurant/Grocery
    
    

    1. Eater
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 1513 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | Tempe
    • Website
    • Instagram

50. • 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 | Tempe