25 Essential Phoenix Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Phoenix.
Broken Yolk Cafe
Arizona
Cheery chain serving all-day breakfast, including Mexican dishes, plus sandwiches & burgers.
The Peppersauce Cafe
Arizona
Rustic cottagelike restaurant serving up homestyle American breakfast & lunch classics.
Original Breakfast House
Arizona
Classic American diner offering reimagined classics such as deep-fried French toast & Spam & eggs.
Postino Central
Phoenix, Arizona
Cafe presenting wine & light Italian fare in a comfy setting with a front patio & fire pits.
Rodizio Grill - North Scottsdale
Phoenix, Arizona
Outpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar.
Ronnie's Cafe
Phoenix, Arizona
Modest restaurant specializing in classic breakfast dishes, including eggs, pancakes & waffles.
Chicago Hamburger Co
Phoenix, Arizona
No-nonsense, family-friendly diner serving Windy City-style sandwiches, dogs & old-fashioned shakes.
First Watch
Phoenix, Arizona
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Pizza To The Rescue
Phoenix, Arizona
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Phoenix, Arizona
Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.
Perk Eatery
Phoenix, Arizona
Comfy setting for American breakfasts & lunch dishes made using many local, natural ingredients.
Sushi 32
Phoenix, Arizona
Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Casa De Falafel - Middle Eastern Cuisine
Phoenix, Arizona
Known for its falafel, this eatery tucked in a gas station offers Middle Eastern & Greek favorites.
Bobby-Q BBQ Restaurant and Steakhouse
Phoenix, Arizona
Family-friendly eatery serving steak, BBQ ribs & other American comfort items in a rustic setting.
Glai Baan
Phoenix, Arizona
Classic Thai snacks and noodle dishes in laid-back, cozy digs, along with cocktails, wine, and beer.
Zookz Sandwiches
Phoenix, Arizona
Modern counter with sidewalk seats serving innovative toasted sandwiches with a variety of fillings.
First Watch
Phoenix, Arizona
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Wong's Restaurant
Phoenix, Arizona
Familiar Chinese noodles & stir-fries are featured at this understated white-tablecloth restaurant.
Asi Es La Vida Restaurant
Phoenix, Arizona
This bright yet homey choice for Mexican cuisine features many unusual regional specialties.
Michelina's Italian Restaurant
Phoenix, Arizona
Southern Italian dishes & house specialties served in a classic white-tablecloth setting.
Alexi's Grill
Phoenix, Arizona
Business-casual American eatery in a corporate skyscraper, known for business lunches & happy hour.
Miracle Mile Deli
Phoenix, Arizona
Spacious shopping-mall offshoot of a long-running NYC-style deli known for pastrami sandwiches.
Aunt Chilada's
Phoenix, Arizona
Classic Mexican cuisine & drinks served in a colorful haciendalike space dating from the 1800s.
Federal Pizza
Phoenix, Arizona
Stylish eat-in or drive-thru pizzeria with inventive, wood-fired pies, plus growlers to go.
Ingo’s Tasty Food
Phoenix, Arizona
Innovative New American eatery featuring salads, grass-fed burgers & craft beers, plus a patio.