The Top 49 Places to Eat and Drink in Tempe

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  1. Rank 1. Casey Moore's Oyster House

    A 1910 house in Tempe where college kids and seasoned drinkers mix happily over cheap drinks and solid food, with the kind of homey chaos that makes you feel like you've always belonged there. The place has earned its reputation as the real heart of the town—and possibly a ghost or two—by never taking itself seriously and always getting the good times rolling.

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    850 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  2. Rank 1. The Chuckbox

    Southwestern

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    202 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  3. Rank 3. Old Town Taste

    Sichuan Chinese

    A bright neon sign marks this strip-mall Sichuan spot where turquoise booths and lazy susans signal you're in for a casual, convivial meal. The Chongqing-style spicy chicken—tender meat in crunchy batter studded with chiles and numbing Sichuan peppercorns—is worth the trip alone.

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    1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  4. Rank 3. Cafe Lalibela

    Ethiopian

    A husband-and-wife team has run this stripped-down Tempe spot for decades, serving some of the best Ethiopian food in the Phoenix area with an emphasis on vegetarian dishes and the spongy injera bread that anchors most meals. The key sega wat—a spicy beef stew—is worth the trip, and the glossary menu means newcomers won't feel lost navigating unfamiliar territory.

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    849 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  5. Rank 3. Bar Capri

    Italian

    A strip-mall Italian spot with deep green walls, gold candelabras, and the intimate feel of a historic downtown room, Bar Capri serves straightforward, satisfying plates of lasagna, calamari, and arrancini alongside a carefully chosen wine list and stellar cocktails. Linger over tiramisu or chocolate torte at the small bar in back and you'll understand why this cozy neighborhood joint has become a genuine destination.

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    1730 E Warner Rd, Unit 10, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  6. Rank 3. Cocina Chiwas

    Mexican

    Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin have built a comfortable, chic room around an open kitchen where mesquite and pecan smoke chars everything from stuffed poblanos to crispy quesadillas, taking you on a journey rooted in their Chihuahuan family cooking. The sweet corn panna cotta alone—creamy and singing with corn flavor against seasonal fruit—signals that these are serious chefs having fun with the food they grew up eating.

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    2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  7. Rank 7. Harlow's Cafe

    Diner American

    Harlow's has been the kind of place where regulars camp out with coffee for hours, turning University Drive into a proper neighborhood corner near Arizona State's campus. The kitchen does unfussy breakfast and lunch—creamed chipped beef on toast, French dips, chicken-fried steak—with the kind of competence that only comes from nearly three decades of doing the same things right.

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    1021 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  8. Rank 7. Skysill Rooftop Lounge

    Cocktail Bar

    Eighteen stories above Mill Avenue, this rooftop bar trades indoor comfort for unobstructed views of A Mountain, downtown Tempe, and the glittering Mill Avenue Bridge at night—grab a cocktail at the covered bar and wander the open deck with a drink in hand. The food menu of carne asada tacos, Caesar wraps, and flatbreads works hard to keep up with Arizona beers and seasonal drinks that shift with the weather.

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    11 E Seventh St, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  9. Rank 7. Cafetal Coffee

    Columbian

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    777 S College Ave, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  10. Rank 7. Bad Jimmy’s

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    505 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  11. Rank 11. The Dhaba

    Punjabi Indian

    The Dhaba takes its name from Indian roadside truck stops, and this cozy Tempe spot captures that same unpretentious energy with homemade breads, tandoori meats, and fried street snacks at prices that won't hurt. Order one of the three thali options if you want to sample across the menu without deciding—you'll get masala chai, fresh naan, and dessert bundled in with your choice of vegetable or meat curries.

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    1872 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  12. Rank 12. Golden Restaurant & Bakery

    Levantine Middle Eastern

    A casual Tempe spot where the flatbread menu alone—over 30 varieties, from za'atar manakeesh to spiced tomato wraps—could keep you coming back for months. The Levantine classics like hummus and baba ganoush are properly made, the slow-cooked beef dishes hit hard, and the house-made kenafa is the kind of dessert that justifies the trip.

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    1849 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  13. Rank 12. The Peppermill

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    7660 S McClintock Dr, Unit 104, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  14. Rank 12. Joe's Italian Ice

    Italian Dessert

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    2019 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  15. Rank 15. Taco Chelo

    Mexican

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    521 S College Ave, Unit 112, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  16. Rank 16. The Shop Beer Co

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    922 W First St, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  17. Rank 17. Lucero Rooftop Lounge and Terrace

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    7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  18. Rank 17. Three Thirty Three

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    430 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  19. Rank 19. El Pollo Supremo

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    221 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  20. Rank 19. Hundred Mile Brewing

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    690 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  21. Rank 19. Paradise Valley Burger Company

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    815 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  22. Rank 19. Hurts Donut Company

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    2161 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  23. Rank 19. Sweet Republic

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    410 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 105, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  24. Rank 19. La Casa de Juana

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    1805 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  25. Rank 19. Devil's Hideaway

    Cocktail Bar

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    401 S Mill Ave, Ste 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  26. Rank 19. Press Coffee

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    100 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  27. Rank 19. Sala Thai Tempe

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    1740 E Broadway Rd, Ste 106, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  28. Rank 19. Press Coffee

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    601 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  29. Rank 19. Feta Cowboy

    Mediterranean

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    1840 E Warner Rd, Unit 108, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  30. Rank 19. Aruma Cafe

    Mexican

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    2011 E Apache Blvd, Unit 143, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  31. Rank 19. The Chill Room

    Coffee

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    1320 E Broadway Rd, Unit 108, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  32. Rank 19. Bahaara Indian Kitchen

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    9920 S Rural Rd, Unit 105A, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  33. Rank 19. Caffe Boa

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    398 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  34. Rank 19. Paradise Valley Burger

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    815 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  35. Rank 19. Kuka Izakaya Sushi & Bar

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    1221 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  36. Rank 19. Mandi House

    Yemeni Middle Eastern

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    1639 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  37. Rank 37. Perfect Pear Bistro

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    9845 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  38. Rank 37. Catalyst Crafted Ales

    Beer Bar

    Will Walthereson's sleek 2023 brewhouse in Tempe makes a serious play for adventurous beer drinkers with playful sours, assertive IPAs, and an Italian pilsner poured European-style with a dramatic foam collar. The in-house taco counter keeps pace with the bold brews, and the sprawling patio gives you plenty of room to work through the list.

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    1845 E Broadway Rd, Unit 106, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  39. Rank 37. Arai Pastry

    Japanese Bakery

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    1335 W University Dr, Unit 4, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  40. Rank 37. Haji-Baba

    Middle Eastern

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    1513 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  41. Rank 37. Ted's Hot Dogs

    American

    A New York transplant runs this casual counter joint where the hot dogs are properly plump and juicy, the brats equally impressive, and both land on fluffy toasted buns. The real draw is the sides—fries smothered in gravy, a regional rarity—and specials like the White Hot, which pairs sauerkraut and mustard with dead-serious intent.

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    1755 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  42. Rank 42. Four Peaks Brewing Company

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    1340 E Eighth St, Unit 104, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  43. Rank 43. Palo Verde Lounge

    Dive Bar

    At this dark, cash-only Tempe dive, the crowd swings wildly—construction workers at happy hour, ASU students, neighborhood regulars—and so does the vibe, from pool-and-TV quiet to packed dance floors to metal bands in the parking lot. Owner Chuck Marthaler pours drinks strong and cheap, and remembers what you drink.

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    1015 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  44. Rank 43. Low Key Piano Bar

    Cocktail Bar

    Head down the basement stairs to a quirky amphitheater where dueling pianists lead crowds through singalong standards and jazz covers, the energy raucous and everyone well-lubricated on fish bowls. It's the kind of place you go with a crew to stay until closing time, and the mango mule doesn't hurt.

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    501 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  45. Rank 43. Taco Boys

    Mexican

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    1015 S Rural Rd #101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  46. Rank 43. Taco Boys

    Mexican

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    699 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  47. Rank 47. Pedal Haus

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    730 S Mill Ave, Unit 102, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  48. Rank 47. Pita Jungle

    Mediterranean

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    4 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  49. Rank 49. Huss Brewing Company

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    1520 W Mineral Rd, Unit 102, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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