{"id":990,"date":"2023-01-05T18:38:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T01:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2023\/?page_id=990"},"modified":"2023-03-22T20:01:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T03:01:16","slug":"local-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/phoenix.wordcamp.org\/2023\/local-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We&#8217;re proud of the vibrant local food scene in Downtown Phoenix and whether you&#8217;re visiting from out-of-town or you don&#8217;t make it Downtown often, we want to highlight some of the local hangouts, haunts and hideaways that make our urban desert oasis unique and memorable.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide local-guide-city\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2020.phoenix.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/10\/WCPHX-LOCAL-GUIDE-5-1.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"Silhouettes of popular buildings in Downtown Phoenix with palm trees mixed in.\" class=\"wp-image-668\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Phoenix Coffee &amp; Breakfast Stops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartelcoffeelab.com\/pages\/downtown-phoenix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Cartel<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Favorite with coffee lovers down near hotels and stadiums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/serafinacoffeebar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Serafina Coffee Bar<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; In historic Luhrs Tower, this urban coffeeshop is local-owned, roasted and brewed with sustainable practices and in partnership with small producers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/lolacoffeebarphx.com\/\">Lola Coffee Bar<\/a><\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Favorite with coffee lovers and locals on Roosevelt Row on the north side of Downtown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/palabraphx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Palabra<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Snow-white modern spaceship that landed in the desert. Part art gallery, part coffee bar, part hair salon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mattsbigbreakfast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Matts Big Breakfast<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Made famous on <em>Diners, Drive-In&#8217;s and Dives<\/em>, Matt&#8217;s always has a well-worthwhile wait for their epic breakfast and lunch dishes with ingredients sourced from local farms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.songbirdcoffeehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Songbird Coffee &amp; Tea House<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The quaintest coffee house in DTPHX! Their Cocoa Cold Brew is bomb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakfastclub.us\/location\/breakfast-club-cityscape-phoenix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breakfast Club<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; walking distance from our venue and delicious!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegrandaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Grand<\/a><\/strong> (24hr + bar) \u2013 Study, cowork, and late-night spot for caffeinated and adult beverages next to the ASU Downtown campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebrokers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cookie Brokers<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Open at 7 AM this local cookie shop serving divine cookies and local milk may not be traditional breakfast, but no judgment here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxcoffee.com\/info.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lux Central<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Rustic cafe &amp; bakery serving an eclectic, ever-changing menu plus coffee, wine, beer &amp; cocktails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Phoenix Restaurants &amp; Bars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.valleybarphx.com\/\"><strong><em>Valley Bar<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Neat, underground bar with board games, music venue and Arizona politics theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hannys.net\/\"><strong><em>Hannys<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Eclectic, late-night bar in renovated men&#8217;s warehouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trapphausbbq.com\/\"><strong><em>Trapp Haus BBQ<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Championship BBQ with delectable smoked meats, soul food and a fire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trapphausbbq\/\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aztacoboys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taco Boys<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Featured on Netflix\u2019s Taco Chronicles and the best carne asada tacos you\u2019ve ever tasted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pazcantina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Breakfa<\/em><\/strong><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eatbreakfastbitchphx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>s<\/em><\/strong><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pazcantina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>t Bitch<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The party&#8217;s at Breakfast Bitch where the staff is there to make sure you have fun and enjoy your experience. All meals are created to order with LOVE and POSITIVE VIBES ONLY!&nbsp;Woman-owned and a black-owned company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlemissbbq.com\/\"><strong><em>Little Miss BBQ<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Astonishing, life-changing BBQ. The line wraps around the building every day and when they sell out of everything, they close early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/loloschickenandwaffles.com\/location\/phoenix\/\"><strong><em>Lo-Lo&#8217;s Chicken &amp; Waffles<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Expect to wait, there&#8217;s always a line at this beloved soul food joint. It&#8217;s a meal you&#8217;ll talk about for years. Minority-owned business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/azwbeer.com\/dtphx-beer-garden\/\"><strong><em>Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co<\/em>.<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; A mecca for craft beer fans and great bites at one of the most awarded breweries in Arizona.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bitterandtwistedaz.com\/\"><strong><em>Bitter &amp; Twisted Cocktail Parlour<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; High-class cocktails served in the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tacochelo.com\/\"><strong><em>Taco Chelo<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Handmade tortillas, exquisite murals, dishes and a small menu of perfected tacos at this new Roosevelt Row staple from local Mexican artist Gennaro Garcia and chefs Suny Santana and Aaron Chamberlin. Minority-owned business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cobraarcadebar.com\/\"><strong><em>Cobra Arcade Bar<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; The retro arcade of your youth &#8212; with a bar (total gamer heaven).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cornishpastyco.com\/\"><strong><em>Cornish Pasty Co<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Good luck finding a seat in this popular English restaurant and bar serving hearty meals wrapped in flaky, buttery pastry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/angelstrumpetalehouse.com\/\"><strong><em>Angels Trumpet Ale House<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; A local lawyers office converted to a tap house, Angels keeps over two dozen local and regional beers, sours and ciders on tap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/welcomediner.net\/\"><strong><em>Welcome Diner<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Favorite in the Garfield neighborhood serving late-night cocktails and the food of dreams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thevig.us\/the-vig-fillmore\/\"><strong><em>The Vig Fillmore<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Equal parts indoor and outdoor bar, Vig Fillmore makes an artful drink and features a kitchen of rivaling interest and variety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thechurchillphx.com\/members\/\"><strong><em>The Churchill<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Multiple concepts share this 9,000 sq. ft. (shaded, A\/C&#8217;d) outdoor food hall including a pizza concept, smoothie bar, Mexican food, sandwiches and a cocktail bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/fezoncentral.com\/\"><strong><em>FEZ<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Modern mediterranean restaurant with fabulous sandwiches, salads, burgers, platters and drinks. \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08-friendly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pizzeriabianco.com\/\"><strong><em>Pizzaria Bianco<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; World-renowned upscale pizza parlor popular with locals, celebrities, food critics and visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/littleritualsbar.com\/\"><strong><em>Little Rituals<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Not a bar you&#8217;d accidentally stumble into, this fabulous cocktail lounge tucked away on the 4th floor of the Courtyard Marriott Downtown has quickly become a coveted spot. Show up with your complete party because seating is limited and first-come-first-served.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crescentphx.com\/\"><strong><em>Crescent Ballroom<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Midsize music venue with live music 7 days \/ week, bonkers burritos, terrific appetizers and burgers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/monroeshotchicken.com\/\"><strong><em>Monroe&#8217;s Hot Chicken<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; This new Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant from the creator of <em>Lo-Lo&#8217;s<\/em> fries up crispy, face-melting antibiotic-free poultry, including popcorn hot chicken served in a made-to-order waffle cone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phoenix Local Vegan &amp; Vegetarian Restaurants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/greenvegetarian.com\/\"><strong><em>Green New American Vegetarian<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Favorites like wings, burritos, burgers, cheesesteaks and po-boys from this 100% vegetarian restaurant using vegan cheeses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/veganhousephoenix.com\">Vegan House<\/a><\/em><\/strong> &#8211; This Asian restaurant in the heart of DTPHX serves up craveable staples like potstickers, lettuce wraps, kung pao soy chicken and pad thai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lovinghut.us\/phoenix\/menu\/\"><strong><em>Loving Hut Vegan Cuisine<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; A mix of Asian &amp; American comfort food in Central Phoenix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/verduraphx.com\/\"><strong><em>Vedura<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; A plant-based eatery in North Phoenix, Vedura isn&#8217;t your typical vegan restaurant, with unique plates, salads and sandwiches, as well as Japanese-style bubble waffles with activated charcol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/udupiaz.com\/\"><strong><em>Udupi Indian Vegetarian &amp; Vegan Cuisine<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Twenty minutes outside Downtown, this is the only South Indian cafe in Greater Phoenix serving a fully vegetarian menu with spectacular samosas and dosa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re proud of the vibrant local food scene in Downtown Phoenix and whether you&#8217;re visiting from out-of-town or you don&#8217;t make it Downtown often, we want to highlight some of the local hangouts, haunts and hideaways that make our urban desert oasis unique and memorable. 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