This is a brief guide to interesting eateries that you might have fun exploring as you settle into live here in the desert. There are plenty of the usual chains around, but some interesting local institutions to try as well. There is some great eating here in the Phoenix Metro area, but these are some of Adrienne’s favorites as well as some highly recommended suggestions from colleagues.

** denotes walking distance from Tempe campus

V denotes vegetarian and vegan friendly

denotes multiple locations in the valley

BEER / BREWERY / GASTRO-PUB

BRITISH / IRISH

BRUNCH

BURGERS & HOT DOGS

CHINESE

COFFEE

FINE DINING

INDIAN

ITALIAN

JAPANESE

MEDITERRANEAN

MEXICAN / SOUTHWESTERN

MIDDLE EASTERN

PIZZA

SANDWICHES / SALADS / SOUPS

THAI

VIETNAMESE

WINE/COCKTAIL BARS