Restaurants in Tempe
Best Restaurants
Sports Bar • $$
Wine Bar • $$
“Had Mother's Day Brunch. Fantastic. Had chicken and Waffles with peaches in brandy sauce. So delicious. Highly recommend this dish and the restaurant. The staff,, atmosphere, the food....totally awesome.
Parking: Parking next to building. No problem parking.”
Italian • $$
“Delicious and pleasant, I recommend and we will be back.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Wine Bar • $$
“Everything is intentional. Great wine, every selected item carefully placed on the bruschetta. Every olive 🫒 selected carefully. Yum.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“A great place to eat and enjoy yourself!! The food is always delicious 😋 I highly recommend this place!! Every time we went it was great service and food!”
Thai • $$
“friendly staff, helpful staff, fast service, yummy food, will come again, ordered extra food to go after eating here...”
Restaurants with Delivery
Coffee Shops • $
“New to the area and just happened to stop in. The staff was amazingly helpful and friendly. Food and drinks are delicious!!!! Large portions price is worth it!!!”
Mongolian • $
“A little overpriced but kid friendly and great hibachi grill good :)”
Bakery • $
“We absolutely love this donut shop! We did a doughnut tour of all of the grape donut shops in the Phoenix and Tempe area first off the bat. The customer service is amazing family owned so so sweet. You don’t get customer service like they give at the shop in many spots anymore. Next, as we did the tastings, we found that of all the donuts that we tried at multiple different shops multiple different flavors. They were by far our number one pick in this area as well. Highly recommend taking the time and effort in any distance out of the way to go to Sesame donuts! also have gluten-free and vegan options”
Sandwich Shop • $
“The food was delicious. A huge bonus is that many of their dishes are gluten free.”
Hamburger • $
“Just purely delicious burgers, the old fashioned way! Love the authenticity.”
Chicken Wings • $
“I had dinner at Nads yesterday evening. Everything was great. The customer service was awesome from Tannisha. i will be returning with a girlfriend soon for lunch.”
Mediterranean • $
“Love Spitz's wraps and salads, bonus - they also have Sparky Bowls! :) 😍”
Mexican • $
“Really great food: fresh ingredients and flavorful. I highly recommended”
Chinese • $
“We had dinner here and it was amazing, not only is the food amazing but the atmosphere and the owners are so nice, they just make you feel like family!”
American • $
“Had the best pasta Alfredo dish ever! Salads looked great too!”
Barbecue • $
“Really creative people and a judicious moderator make for a hilarious show. Inexpensive start or end to an evening out.”
Sports Bar • $$
“Kaila was amazing—friendly, attentive, and on point the entire time. Great energy, great service, and she made the whole experience better. Ask for Kaila if you can!”
Middle Eastern • $
“We had our niece visit from New York last night and had a large party. The food was fantastic! I had never had a falafel burger and it was great. I suppose it could be considered fast food, you order at the kiosk (a new one for me) and the food is cooked to order. The staff is really wonderful and friendly. There are a lot of mediterranean style places to chose from, but this is one that we will be going back to. If you had a mixed group of veggies and non-veggies, Pita Valley is perfect!”
Brewery • $$
“Most reviews mention that the wait staff are friendly and helpful, and are able to recommend suitable beer and food pairings.”
Gastropubs • $$
“We are in town from Washington and have nothing but great things to say about Thirsty Lion. We went in for happy hour and bought 5 appetizers ( fried spicy cauliflower was our fav) . Multiple drinks. The waitress Karlie was a huge highlight of our visit, very friendly and knowledgeable. Never an empty drink or dirty plate on the table. You could tell she enjoys her job. We will be back whenever we are in town.”
Italian • $$
“Been to Society about 5 times now and have never been disappointed. Amazing food (The Diablo beef tips and the Evo salad (Kale) is incredible. I never thought I'd say that about kale, but you have to try it to understand. Excellent service and Uber friendly staff too. Highly recommend!”
Online Reservation Available
Wine Bar • $$
“Had Mother's Day Brunch. Fantastic. Had chicken and Waffles with peaches in brandy sauce. So delicious. Highly recommend this dish and the restaurant. The staff,, atmosphere, the food....totally awesome.
Parking: Parking next to building. No problem parking.”
American • $
“I haven’t had a single menu item that I haven’t absolutely loved!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Everything is intentional. Great wine, every selected item carefully placed on the bruschetta. Every olive 🫒 selected carefully. Yum.”
Noodles • $
“This place is always amazing. I’ve tried a bunch of things on the menu and it is all great. The staff is always friendly. 10/10.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“A great place to eat and enjoy yourself!! The food is always delicious 😋 I highly recommend this place!! Every time we went it was great service and food!”
Brewery • $$
“Most reviews mention that the wait staff are friendly and helpful, and are able to recommend suitable beer and food pairings.”
Gastropubs • $$
“We are in town from Washington and have nothing but great things to say about Thirsty Lion. We went in for happy hour and bought 5 appetizers ( fried spicy cauliflower was our fav) . Multiple drinks. The waitress Karlie was a huge highlight of our visit, very friendly and knowledgeable. Never an empty drink or dirty plate on the table. You could tell she enjoys her job. We will be back whenever we are in town.”
Italian • $$
“Been to Society about 5 times now and have never been disappointed. Amazing food (The Diablo beef tips and the Evo salad (Kale) is incredible. I never thought I'd say that about kale, but you have to try it to understand. Excellent service and Uber friendly staff too. Highly recommend!”
“Avasa is a stunning restaurant that impresses with its elegant decor and warm ambiance. The standout feature for me was the charming selfie corner, which added a fun touch to our visit. My friends and I had a delightful time indulging in an array of delicious dishes, each bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The staff truly elevated our experience with their genuine friendliness and constant smiles, making us feel welcomed and well-cared for throughout our meal. Overall, Avasa offers not just a meal, but a memorable dining experience that I thoroughly loved!”
Breakfast • $
“First time visiting Tempe- we are heading to Mariners Spring Training. stopped in to have breakfast/lunch. Omg!! so good and seriously the friendliest service. Lafayette, the owner was SO nice. food was outstanding as well. my husband had the best Smoothie he had ever had. highly recommend !”
Bar • $$
“We recently moved to Tempe and this has become our favorite place to chill. My partner is vegetarian and has found some great options she really enjoys. For being a bar, the food is surprisingly good! I personally love being outside so this place nails it for me.”
Italian • $$
“My friend is in town and she has celiac so we were trying to find a good place for her to have variety. We found a recommendation for this place on a gluten-free page. To say the food was amazing is an understatement. I was shocked at how gluten friendly they are, even to the point of having a dedicated oven for the gluten-free pizza us. My friend was overwhelmed with all the amazing options, and absolutely loved that she could pick whatever she wanted. We had the focaccia bread, the bacon, mac & cheese, and the fungi Florentine pizza. Dessert we tried the apple crisp and the tiramisu, both are which are gluten-free. The food was incredible. We will definitely be back.”
Seafood • $$
“The only Mariscos I'll eat in Arizona! Tastes so fresh and reminds me of the ceviche back home in Mexico!”
24 Hour Restaurants
Mexican • $
“We came from australia and our family took us to this place, it was excellent service great food, definately will come back again for some delicious mexican food !!!!”
Mexican • $
“We were very happy with the food and the service was excellent! Staff was very nice. Very good experience!!! Thank you!!!”
Diner • $
“I had an awesome waitress Name DAY in Phoenix Az on baseline best service ever 5 star keep up the great work (FRIENDLY)”
Pizza • $
“I absolutely love this place. Serving up the best hand tossed pies in the east valley... And the best part? I can walk in and grab a pie any time of the day and they give it to me with a smile at 4am. Will definitely be a regular here.”
Breakfast • $
“I’m basing this review not only on today, but also the other times I’ve been here. My main review other than today will be below today’s review:
My waitress today was Gloria. She was very on spot with her service, very kind and very professional! I enjoyed interacting with her today. She made my day go better. Too bad she’s in her mid-twenties. Otherwise I would have asked her out on a date or asked her for her phone number.
The food was great with the exception that this is the second time that I’ve gone here and the eggs were a little undercooked, but that problem was resolved this time. Also, this is the first or second time my hot chocolate could’ve been more chocolate and less water.
The atmosphere was fairly welcoming. Of course I can’t control the music, but let’s say I would prefer something else. The restaurant was nice and clean today.
My main concern coming here in the past was sometimes the food was okay, sometimes the waiter/waitress could have been faster and, if I remember right, sometimes the music would be too loud. Other than that, this restaurant has been fairly consistent on doing a good job. 👍”
Breakfast • $
“Great service, always open. The food is not high end but good and the hot items were piping hot. We stop here often when in the neighborhood.”
Mexican • $
“My family calls this location “The World Famous Filiberto’s” the food is always hot and fresh, nachos are amazing and it just seems that the employees are putting their heart into preparing the food. For us this location is out of the way but well worth the extra few miles.”
Mexican • $
“There's a large selection of Mexican food. Items are made to order for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. The portions are large & worth the price. Prices are reasonable. The drive thru was fast & efficient with friendly staff”
Fast Food • $
“Being a regular customer these past weeks I notice how efficient everyone works together, creating a positive environment. The dinning area is kept cleaned and customers are always greeted when they walk through the doors. Especially, by Stacy who seems to have a great rapport with the staff and customers. She greets everyone and makes sure their visit is enjoyable.”
Fast Food • $
“Love the food, excellent service! Every single employee is very nice, food is served warm and fresh!”
Fast Food • $
“Drive thru order taker was very professional and made me feel welcomed not in a rush and had a great attitude I just didn't get enough good food sauce. Excellent 👌🏿 service”
Fast Food • $
“Thank you for your good service thank you for being you and for being there for us while we need food thank you again for the food I appreciate that your guys's hard work and dedication to your job may your company acknowledge your guys are hard work your guys's neighbor down the street”
Seafood • $$
“We are here from Massachusetts visiting our son who just had surgery. He wanted to take us for some amazing food and man he was spot on ! We have been here for five days and we eat out a lot. This Zu & Pocha Restaurant is by far top notch. It not only exceeded all of our expectations but surpassed a couple of crazy high-end joints that couldn't hold a candle to this place. I would be remissed if I didn't mention the amazing team effort from a top notch staff. Back home you would have a line out the door. My wife and I are stuffed with delicious food and drink. We will be back without question every time we visit our son or should I say we will visit our son when we come back to have a fantastic meal for a great value. Thanks again, Your newest biggest fans Bob & Paula”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Absolutely love coming here every Wednesday for country night! We love line dancing, great food, and good drinks! Elizabeth is always making sure my friends and I are having a great time with her amazing service, Love love love her!”
Sushi • $$
“The best sushi I’ve ever had. The appetizers are so unique and an incredible burst of flavor in your mouth with Every. Single. Bite. I highly recommend the itchy sea bass, shishito peppers, and the beef hot rock! Holy shizzzzz you will not be disappointed! Make sure to keep the extra sauce from the peppers to dip literally any roll they have in because they are all out of this world! It’s almost not “sushi” with how each roll takes your taste buds for a perfectly balanced ride of holy crap flavor, punch, smooth, mmm mmm mmhmmmm! Take your friends, take your date, take your mom. Everyone will love this and remember this experience forever. 🥹”
Takeout Restaurants
Vegan • $
“First time here & first time trying vegan! Soooo good!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Excelente lugar limpio, agradable, servicio muy amable y su comida deliciosa; Arepas riquisimas, te Matcha fabuloso.”
Tacos • $
“Dinner here felt like I was in Tijuana! The service and food are exquisite. Erika took my order she spoke Spanish to me, it felt like I was in Mexico. Awesome experience! She gracefully helped me choice the meat I wanted in my tacos. I had Carne Asada and El Pastor tacos. The beer here is ice cold. The salsas are fresh. The bathrooms and environment well kept, super clean. I highly recommend their service, food, and ice-cold beer.”
Chicken Wings • $
“Incredible service great food fair pricing and owners who actually care about customers”
Bakery • $
“Jonathan was the best! We sat outside and had the best conversation with him and learned more about the business and his love of baking!”
Fast Food • $
“first time trying Freddy's. the string fries are awesome. the burger Patty's are bigger than the buns and tasty.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“always a nice experience. staff is always warm and welcoming. soft serve & joe latti are the best <3 love the decor.”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“Whit is a friendly,fun human being! Chris is fantastic when you need a good laugh or story. Need a snack, treat, lunch, coffee? They have it all! I drive from central Phoenix to visit 🥰 recommendation is the pistachio affogato- it’s so good!”
Italian • $$
“Delicious and pleasant, I recommend and we will be back.”
Steak House • $$$
“Service is AMAZING and FOOD Phenomenal!! Highly recommended.”
Brewery • $$
“Awesome place. Beer was fab, great food, super friendly staff, and lively guests. I've already let my local friends and family know about this hidden away gem.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Ramen • $
“We had a nice experience at this small Asian restaurant. Service was good, as is the hole in the wall atmosphere. It feels like a hidden gem. The food though is mild and to me dumbed down, to college level tastes. If I lived around the corner I would go often and doctor the ramen at home. It is not a place to seek out if you have eaten much ramen.”
Coffee Shops • $
“If you’re in the Tempe area and trying to have a good shawarma you’re at the right place. Friendly staff and great food. Good portion of food and not heavy on you stomach. I recommend this place. Chicken Shawarma & beef shawarma 🤤🤤”
Breakfast • $
“Great coffee, food, and vibe. Such a vibrant space to meeting people or take a break.”
Diner • $
“We LOVED this place!! Great food and AMAZING customer service too! We will be back!”
Chicken • $
“The medium level heat is perfect, not too hot, not too mild. The house sauce is like a spicy thousand island. The Mac and cheese is very cheesy. Overall this meal is pretty good.
My friend didn't care for the dry rub coating, he prefers a sauce instead.”
Juice • $
“Great smoothies! Great customer service, and very helpful with selection! Hubby and I will definitely visit again! ☺️😋🤗🍑🥭🍓🥥”
Bubble Tea • $
“So good!! Just had the Cauliflower Fried Rice and the Kung Fu Chicken! Highly recommended!!”
Hamburger • $
“First time here & we were completely satisfied & The burgers are ginormous & delicious!”
Thai • $$
“friendly staff, helpful staff, fast service, yummy food, will come again, ordered extra food to go after eating here...”
Fast Food • $
“The food is flavorful, fresh, well priced, kids can enjoy a PlainJane per the menu. Environment is inviting. I’ll be back.”
French • $$
“Food was very good. We were the only ones there. Service very slow. Once server took our order, no one paid any attention to us. Had to flag server down to get a 2nd beer. Went up to the bar to pay our bill. No one acknowledged us when we left. Food was excellent, though.”
Italian • $$
“Fresh made delicious pasta, amazing brunch menu, exotic wine selections, and an amazing atmosphere! Love this place definitely recommend 👌👩🍳😘”
Brewpubs • $$
“They took such good care of us. It was a great night for patio seating, but we were also happy when they turned on the outside heater for my mom. We were so impressed when our food arrived that I asked to take the server's pic. Wow! How does he do that?! And the food was great!”
Cheap Eats
Ethiopian • $
“Good food, good service. My wife and our friend at both gluten-sensitive, so it was nice that they had gluten-free injera.”
Coffee Shops • $
“This place is so important! Delicious food and drinks, relaxed community atmosphere. Love it!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Let’s see if you care enough to respond- So disappointed!Why are you charging for 20 oz drinks and serving in obviously undersized cups that when weighed are only 15 oz including the cup?!? Using holiday cups w your logo and paying for them by undercutting what your regular loyal customers are paying to get is a lowsy way of doing business. Stop using the undersized cups to up off your regular loyal customers as a means of paying for your holiday cups! Or, 🤔 maybe customers should be warned that they’re not getting what they are paying for- unsavory and poor business practices. And update your menu! No excuse to not serve sugar free and low fat options when diabetics and weight conscious clients are also paying clients who now have to go elsewhere because you don’t serve them! Shame on Bikini Beans! Or did you think that girls in things w sweat dripping off their bodies while making our drinks and overly sugaring drinks will make up for inadequacy?!? And make sure that your scantily clad servers at least wear antiperspirant and take the time to write what the drink is on the lid so when omeone orders two or more (as I have been for sometime now) they can actually tell which drink is which! Do the photos below look like something you’d pay for and actually consume w confidence?!? Now let’s see if Bikini Beans even cares enough to reply!”
Breakfast • $
“Friendly staff (Blake and Mikaela(sp?). Good food! Enjoyed our breakfast!”
Vietnamese • $
“LOVE everything about vietshack. Their food is great (and very affordable), the atmosphere is great, staff are extremely courteous and respectful, and their coffee is *chef’s kiss*. 10/10 recommend, please go visit if you haven’t!”
Tacos • $
“Excellent!!! Bursting with flavor, the menudo and mini tacos did not disappoint!!! Great customer service and clean dining! Alex was very nice!!!”
Mediterranean • $
“The food is incredible. What a hidden gem! Will be back again and again.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“excellent service, very friendly and delicious desserts. I love that everything is very clean. We will keep coming back many more times.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Just as good as Tony Luke’s or Joe and Pats. Definitely will be returning. Wish you were a little closer to Eastmark.”
Thai • $
“Excellent dinner! I have Celiac Disease and had no problem requesting fried rice as they have gluten free soy sauce! The meal and server were very accommodating and knowledgeable. The food was outstanding!”
Greek • $
“I love coming here for the Greek fries and shawarma. Lived down the road for coming up 6 years and finally moving away. I’m sad to go and try and find another Greek place. I truly hope more people come here to experience the food, the staff is always super nice and everything is clean. Consistently good, my friends here never fail me.”
Seafood • $$
“Had the best waiter, Paul. Drinks from bar were outstanding. Love the choice of sides…….so many fresh vegetables prepared nicely. Hubs got the Alaskan Halibut, I got the King Crab legs. We are not opposed to spending money on a nice meal. But for a pound of king Crab Legs at $82 to have the shell soft, I was a bit disappointed. Most of the meat was good, the ends were dried out. I believe they sat in water too long.”
American • $$
“Went there (party of two) last night for a meal of appetizers and drinks. We ordered the shrimp cocktail hoping for a chunky ceviche-type experience. The flavors were good and just the perfect kick. Our preference is a little less tomato juice and a little more of the chunky ingredients (reason for 4 on food). We also ordered the Queso Fundido. Very good flavors. Love the chorizo and the homemade corn tortillas.
Cadillac marg in a small glass...$19 (yikes!). Good but maybe not worth that price.
Service was excellent.
Downsides on this restaurant in general is how loud it is inside (reason for 3 of atmosphere) and how challenging to park(nothing they can do about parking).
Whoever owns this corner has put wayyyy too many busy restaurants in place for the amount of parking. So, if you want to come here arrive early as the restaurant is popular and they do not take reservations.
I definitely think overall the food is worth it and we will come back.”
New American • $$
“What a fun place. So many games. Great food. Me and my 3 teens had so much fun!”
Pubs • $$
“Walked in, it was very dark but it's summer. It was dark, cool and pretty great environment. The cocktails are handcrafted but they are not pretentious. This is a casual and fun environment, they are incredibly friendly, our Mixologist was Kalo and he was awesome. I love this place, I recommend this place for a first date, after work cocktail or anytime. Amazing!”
Brewpubs • $$
“We celebrated our company party at Fate Brewing Company and had a fantastic time. The staff and Manager were amazing and super helpful. The food was delicious and service amazing!”
Seafood • $$
“We went for family celebration. Everyone ordered something different. Everyone was happy with their meal. Service was great. My favorite was the fried rice.”
Italian • $$
“real nice young man behind the bar asked if I want a lemon with the water I ordered...its the little things in life I appreciate! The homade salad is never ending with breadsticks. Perfect way to continue the day after lunch.”
Mediterranean • $$
“Great experience at CAVA! I ordered a lamb meatball bowl with half rice and half greens. Very tasty, and they don’t skimp on ingredients! I had the falafel last time…very good. My husband had a steak pita and he said it was amazing! We will definitely be back. I love how Mediterranean has become popular in the fast casual food industry.”
Mexican • $$
“This place is a gem complete absolute gem amazing workers, amazing food full-blown unbelievable this is not a chain even though there’s three of them, you can come here and you can know that you’re having fresh fresh amazing food!!!!!$$$$$$$”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“Great place located in Tempe under new ownership! great service and great fresh menu!”
Cajun/Creole • $$
“Had an amazing experience at Krazy Cajun Seafood in Tempe! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned — definitely hit the spot.
Our server Gena was really nice and super friendly. She gave great recommendations and even let us know that customers get a free dessert on their birthday, which was such a sweet touch!
Excellent service, delicious seafood, and a fun atmosphere. Highly recommend if you’re in Tempe! 🌊🦐”
Italian • $$
“The atmosphere is so welcoming and the food is amazing. The owner welcomed us in as if we were old friends. I absolutely love coming here for the huge portions and the wine. Absolutely a wonderful Italian dining experience I highly recommend.”
Sushi • $$
“the owners use to own got sushi in east mesa. my 1st experience to " sashimi" the freshest and best that I have e experienced in the last 6 yrs. Check out their new location you wont be disappointed. the freshest you will ever have!!”
American • $$
“Wow. I loved this place! Kira was our waitress and she did an amazing job guiding us through the big menu! Her service was above and beyond what we normally get elsewhere. You can tell she loves helping customers choose from all they have to offer! The burnt ends and brisket was out of this world and the mac and cheese woooah. Fun and cool environment with such good food. Can’t wait to go back to try the drinks and other goodies. Recommend 10/10”
American • $$
“Amazing atmosphere with a live dj! Servers were super attentive and the mimosa flights were delicious! Mac N Cheese balls are a must order! Definitely will be back again!”
Seafood • $$
“We had a great time at Rite Yah Suh Jamaican Vibez LLC! The food was hot, fresh, and blasting with flavor! The staff is very professional, friendly and welcoming! They make you feel like family! The restaurant is very clean and the restrooms were spotless! You can tell they take pride in their restaurant from they way it is kept to how they carefully prepare the food and how well they treat the guest! I recommend them and I give them 10 out 10!! We will most definitely be back for more!”
Lounges • $$$
“Went here on a Friday night, band was amazing and catfish was good. The service was spotty as people that came in behind me were served before me and they would not accept two card payments for my group of 5. The vibe was grown and I'll return to try it again.”
Mexican • $$
“Absolute perfection! Class act! Re-lighting the candles, changing out dishwater and cutlery per course, the server coursed out our meal and was incredibly knowledgeable and lovely, drinks were fabulous, ambiance was dope.”
Japanese • $$
“Great service. Great selection. So fun outdoors. Great prices!”
Tacos • $$
“The food here is always delicious. I had the carnitas tacos and they were great. My only personal preference was that I wasn’t sure about the orange slices in the taco, but it was still very good overall.
The atmosphere is really cool and the décor adds to the vibe. We came to celebrate my partner’s birthday and had a great time. Our server was attentive and made the experience even better.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Great selection on anime items like Plushies and Figures. Cool gatcha machines to get small trinkets from unique animes. They have Ichiban Kuji to try and win larger figures and prizes.”
American • $$
“Fantastic atmosphere, food & drinks - we loved it! We dined at the Scottsdale location and had CJ as our “tour guide” - he was phenomenal, as well. 10/10 recommend!”
West African • $$
“It was my first time ordering from this spot it’s a pick up spot not a dine in . Food was very delicious 😋I will be coming back please don’t change the flavor 🤣I was also surprised by the portions very filling 10/10 .”
Coffee Roasteries • $$
“This review for Cortez is long overdue. To add the very short of it at the start, if you live in Arizona and drink freshly roasted coffee daily and you are not buying from Cortez, you need to at least try a bag. My first order was because it was cheaper than other local specificity roasters. I keep returning for more because of Cortez’s unique selection of odd and exciting fermentations and processes (Juicy Lulo springs to mind quickly). It is some of the best coffee you will ever have. Story Time: Sorry, not sorry. I used to go down the street from work and pick up bags from another Arizona roaster; however, I was laid off from GM along with over 900+ other people. I found Cortez by searching for a local coffee roaster that I could order by mail that would not break the bank to save some money. I made my first order on Nov 8th, 2023, and ordered a bag of Columbia Ocampos, plus some other small 8oz bags from Cameroon. I made my first cup of Ocampos and quickly realized that it was one of the best cups of coffee I have had, and with that, he had me hooked because, on Nov 22nd, I ordered a second order, then Dec 10th, Dec 22nd; you get the idea... I have been drinking coffee daily from Cortez for over a year, and each new, unique coffee gets better and better. My standard order is a monthly 2lb bag of Vulcan Azul for espresso and each new drop. When writing this, it is Colombia Vergel, which is just… amazing! It is fruity, acidic, and a real treat for the senses; who knew coffee could be so wild and flavorful! I had the pleasure of meeting Ron Cortez at his cafe (The Bright Side) in Tempe once a few months ago. He was an absolute pleasure, and I felt I could speak with him about coffee for quite a while. I ordered a pour-over Finca Amalita (that is his farm, so cool!), which was made in a vandola, and to this day, I have not had a better cup of coffee, and I really need to find some time to go back. Anyway... long story short, buy some Cortez Coffee.”
Steak House • $$
“The Tempe location staff is absolutely amazing. I cannot say enough good things about them. We love the food, but the staff is the reason we continue to go to the Tempe location.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Excellent service and food!!! Madison and Andy were super nice and engaging!!”
Breakfast • $$
“Market Cafe is the kind of place you go when you want straightforward, comforting food done well. The menu offers familiar breakfast and lunch options that are cooked fresh and served in generous portions. Everything feels simple and honest, without trying to be trendy or overcomplicated. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive. It’s a solid local diner that’s easy to enjoy whether you’re grabbing a quick meal or sitting down to unwind.”
Italian • $$
“We had the pleasure of being served by Lily and let me tell you, she is a SUPERSTAR! She was friendly and knowledgeable and was so patient with all of our requests! She was funny and attentive and this was on a BUSY Thursday night! The restaurant is clean and bustling and Lily made our entire trip with her top-tier service! I have no doubt that she will be running that place or at the very least moving up within that company! Also, the chicken parm is fantastic! Better than Olive Garden! Thank you Lily for your fantastic service!”
Mexican • $$
“Great food great service great view great weather. What did I miss? Staff was especially accommodating and helpful. Take every recommendation they give you. They know their food and drink. What a perfect sun kissed lunch”
Seafood • $$
“Incredibly fresh tasting shrimp! Every part of my meal was just a little bit better than I expected, even the corn tortillas were particularly tasty!”
Indian • $$
“Absolutely delicious. I had the Andhra curry with goat and hot seasoning. Perfect, tender goat with an excellent spice level. My friend got the chicken jalfrezi which was also delicious, along with garlic naan and samosa. Delicious, I went here a few years back the the food is just as good if not better now.”
Asian • $$
“it was easiest one of most flavorful hotpot spots!! worth the trip!!😋😋😋”
American • $$
“Can't beat the Rainforest for the ambiance, wild animals come to life when the lightning and thunder happen every quarter hour. Anyway, it's been a long time since my wife and I had eaten here and we very happily reminded of how good the Pot Roast and Cheeseburger we ordered. We're from Tucson and came to Tempe/Chandler to do some shopping at AZ Mills Mall and the Premium Outlets and decided we'd check out the dinner fare. We'll be back soon!”
American • $$
“Delicious food in the heart of Tempe! Alter Ego is a ground-floor restaurant and bar where every day is about celebrating life and living in the moment.”
Seafood • $$
“Thank you to the Angry Crab staff for a wonderful Anniversary meal. We even received a free dessert! ❤️”
Pakistani • $$
“Friendly staff and quick service food is also delicious🙂 highly recommended”
Sports Bar • $$
“The bartenders (Brandon and Chris) are literally the best ever! They make you feel welcome and familiar, and make drinks that I dream about in between visits (the chocolate martini specifically). I look forward to seeing them as much, if not more than the food 💜✨️”
Chicken Wings • $$
“peace and. blessings letting me come shot my video and vibe with righteous people 2boii.com”
American • $$
“Got delivered on DoorDash. Disappointed I didn’t get a Hawaiian roll as I had ordered. They could’ve been out but no one called me to see if I wanted another kind of bread.. taste was still good just bad service.”
Pizza • $$
“2 of 3 pizzas were cool when delivered. The process of ordering the pizza was very bumpy with the server, he was in a hurry to get the orders in, and pushed order on his device before we were done telling him what we wanted on the pizzas, he had to go to the kitchen twice to tell them what we wanted.. very odd. maybe you should go back to pencil and paper ?”
Gastropubs • $$
“Our server, Ethan was attentive and gave us recommendations for dinner. The food was delicious, as always. The Valentine's fondue special was our favorite with a lot of variety for dipping in chocolate sauce including cherries, caramelized bananas, peanut butter cookies, donuts, Rice Krispie treats, and more. Yum! A live band elevated the vibe.”
Health Food • $$
“The Bodhi is one of my all time favourite places to eat in Arizona. With menu items that are crafted by expert nutritionists, it not only is some of the best tasting food I've tried, but I feel like I am glowing after eating there, consistently and without fail. It feels as though my body is thanking me over and over again continually for nourishing it so well. I have only experienced this rarely at other places, without consistency. Also, if you are vegan/vegetarian, the options provided have much to offer! I cannot speak highly enough of this place and would certainly eat there every day if I had the means to. If you have never tried it please waste no time and go give it a shot! I am confident you will be impressed. Finally, besides having top notch menu items, they also offer house made juices and other drinks that are simply divine. Love you so much Bodhi!! <3.”
Japanese • $$
“My husband and I have been coming back to this ramen place multiple times, the truffle ramen is our favorite, we have been wanting to try their other food but whenever we go we cannot not order the truffle ramen lol! The pork bun, california roll and karaage chicken is also really good! They also just changed their system into ordering through a kiosk and we can noticeably tell the service has been faster including serving the food!”
Sports Bar • $$
“The bar that serves authentic Philly cheesesteaks! The owner was raised in South Philly, 10/10”
Bar • $$
“Harry’s is a nice bar and restaurant inside the Mission Palms. It’s got large sliding doors along one side that open up to the beautiful courtyard if you want to sit outside otherwise they have bar seating and tables. Prices are reasonable and the food is pretty good.”
Sports Bar • $$
“The bar that serves authentic Philly cheesesteaks! The owner was raised in South Philly, 10/10”
Japanese • $$
“Loved to get good food open late 😋
So delicious! Every single roll came out great, as you can see, lol. As a night nurse with limited options, this was the perfect late night bite.”
Korean • $$
“Brave has the best prices and is really pretty good! Banchan was good and you can order other sides as well (all included). Service was good and overall I would recommend. I don’t believe you will find a better lunch deal.”
Japanese • $$
“It was amazing funny I had a great time the food was delicious and my Godzilla drink”
Dessert • $$
“Fresh delirious cookies! Very friendly staff!! Never had any issues. Thank you Insomnia Cookies for honoring military and Veterans with free cookies on Veterans Day! 🇺🇸❤️🍪”
Lounges • $$
“Our server Mika or Minka was a rock star! She is a girls girl through and through. Kyler also helped us out initially when arriving when we were confused about seating. You can make a reservation online but there is an issue with the website so it is first come first serve! Alex the manager was also super great and all staff were super accommodating. My friend is celiac and they offered options and were very transparent and cautious about cross contamination. Great place!”
Bar • $$$
“We had a fantastic dinner here while staying at the Omni. Ryan was our server and was extremely attentive and helpful. The food was excellent, especially the presentation. We appreciate that the drinks and food are unique and the menu is targeted towards a fewer number of items rather than a large 'brew pub' list with huge portions. Even though it was in the 50's outside the entire outside was warm and the views were great. It is a noisy atmosphere with some large groups. We absolutely would come back here for a date night dinner.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Not ADA accessible to people with disabilities.. no elevators.. was denied access to a show.. will be reporting this because it’s against ADA law.”
Wine Bar • $$
“Their food is fresh not frozen. Definitely worth the wait! The Cosmo was perfect! Great atmosphere! All ages too!”
Bar • $$
“Great space to hang out with family playing ping pong and throwing bags!!!”
Bar • $$
“Sofia, Eli, Tasha, Natalia, and Kate made me feel welcome as soon as I walked in. The atmosphere is great and the food is amazing. Great staff and great atmosphere here,”
Korean • $$
“We left there smiling because we were all full and very satisfied. Great customer service. We all enjoyed the food.”
Latest Reviews
Vegan • $
“Always delicious, made from scratch with lots of local farm fresh organic ingredients!”
Ice • $
“Very clean the staff are always asking if I need help out water taste amazing I highly recommend this place”
Indian • $
“I love and enjoy my numerous visits to India’s Flame restaurant in Tempe and have always experienced great food, ambience, and excellent service from absolutely friendly, accommodating , atttentive owners, and staff. Always welcomed warmly and made to feel so special, irrespective of nationality. I unhesitatingly give it a 5-star rating. You’ll never be disappointed and will look forward to returning frequently for a most delightful experience”
Coffee Shops • $
“Let’s see if you care enough to respond- So disappointed!Why are you charging for 20 oz drinks and serving in obviously undersized cups that when weighed are only 15 oz including the cup?!? Using holiday cups w your logo and paying for them by undercutting what your regular loyal customers are paying to get is a lowsy way of doing business. Stop using the undersized cups to up off your regular loyal customers as a means of paying for your holiday cups! Or, 🤔 maybe customers should be warned that they’re not getting what they are paying for- unsavory and poor business practices. And update your menu! No excuse to not serve sugar free and low fat options when diabetics and weight conscious clients are also paying clients who now have to go elsewhere because you don’t serve them! Shame on Bikini Beans! Or did you think that girls in things w sweat dripping off their bodies while making our drinks and overly sugaring drinks will make up for inadequacy?!? And make sure that your scantily clad servers at least wear antiperspirant and take the time to write what the drink is on the lid so when omeone orders two or more (as I have been for sometime now) they can actually tell which drink is which! Do the photos below look like something you’d pay for and actually consume w confidence?!? Now let’s see if Bikini Beans even cares enough to reply!”
Barbecue • $
“I ordered the BBQ Ribs and they were hands down the very BEST ribs I have ever had! The only thing they forgot was the sauce on the side but the rub they used was phenomenal!”
Seafood • $$
“The only Mariscos I'll eat in Arizona! Tastes so fresh and reminds me of the ceviche back home in Mexico!”
Caterers • $$$
“I have been remiss to write a review until now. I can't say enough about Nik, AZ Inspirations catering and staff! Over the past years I was introduced to Nik and his services through a dear friend who has since passed. My family started to use his services for happy occasions as well as sad. So hadn't needed his services in quite a few years When the need came up last year I didn't think of calling anyone else but Nik. He this time delivered to our home for a Celebration of Life for our son. I knew I would need him again when my brother passed and so at the beginning of this year called and once again he provided his services. The food every time tastes even better than the last even though I choose the same menus and the service along with the pricing is suburb! I can't say enough about Nik and AZ Inspirations Catering and so sorry it took me this long to give my review. When the occasion arises again I know who I will be calling! A big thank you to Nik and his team!”
Italian • $$
“Been to Society about 5 times now and have never been disappointed. Amazing food (The Diablo beef tips and the Evo salad (Kale) is incredible. I never thought I'd say that about kale, but you have to try it to understand. Excellent service and Uber friendly staff too. Highly recommend!”
Soul Food • $$
“Surprisingly delicious sea food rice with lollypop lamb chops. Everything on the menu here is really good. One of my favorite restaurants and will be back.”
Restaurant • $$
“We went for family celebration. Everyone ordered something different. Everyone was happy with their meal. Service was great. My favorite was the fried rice.”
Tacos • $
“Dinner here felt like I was in Tijuana! The service and food are exquisite. Erika took my order she spoke Spanish to me, it felt like I was in Mexico. Awesome experience! She gracefully helped me choice the meat I wanted in my tacos. I had Carne Asada and El Pastor tacos. The beer here is ice cold. The salsas are fresh. The bathrooms and environment well kept, super clean. I highly recommend their service, food, and ice-cold beer.”
Mexican • $
“Born & raised in San Diego, I've lived in Tempe for 7 years now. I'm a Mexican food lover that will travel far & wide in my search for good Mexican food. Sonora Cocina Express is a 1/2 mile from my front door but I'd never been there before. All that has changed now... I've been there 3 times in the last week. What do I like about this joint? #1... it has a different menu. This is not the typical drive-thru taco shop... not the typical sit-down Mexican restaurant. #2... they serve 5 different soups... 6 days a week! #3... they serve street tacos... with 7 different meats available. #4... there are daily specials. Friday is a tamale special... and the red pork tamales are made fresh that day! So far... I eaten the Red Pozole... Cabeza Tacos... Green Chilaquiles w/ Eggs... and the Red Menudo w/ Bread. All were delicious!”
Restaurant • $
“I had dinner at Nads yesterday evening. Everything was great. The customer service was awesome from Tannisha. i will be returning with a girlfriend soon for lunch.”
American • $
“My wife and I had lunch here and loved both the food and the service. The food was fresh and delicious! I especially enjoyed the El Jefe beef tacos and my wife says the goat meat tacos are to die for!. The Aztec Fry bread comes with powdered sugar, chocolate syrup and honey. Great way to top off lunch!”
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Chinese • $
“We had dinner here and it was amazing, not only is the food amazing but the atmosphere and the owners are so nice, they just make you feel like family!”
Mongolian • $
“A little overpriced but kid friendly and great hibachi grill good :)”
Fast Food • $
“A Chicagoan favorite. Tasty food, good service, worth the trip from Tucson to Tempe!”
Hamburger • $
“Just purely delicious burgers, the old fashioned way! Love the authenticity.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“The food was delicious. A huge bonus is that many of their dishes are gluten free.”
Coffee Shops • $
“If you’re in the Tempe area and trying to have a good shawarma you’re at the right place. Friendly staff and great food. Good portion of food and not heavy on you stomach. I recommend this place. Chicken Shawarma & beef shawarma 🤤🤤”
Coffee Shops • $
“New to the area and just happened to stop in. The staff was amazingly helpful and friendly. Food and drinks are delicious!!!! Large portions price is worth it!!!”
Tacos • $
“Dinner here felt like I was in Tijuana! The service and food are exquisite. Erika took my order she spoke Spanish to me, it felt like I was in Mexico. Awesome experience! She gracefully helped me choice the meat I wanted in my tacos. I had Carne Asada and El Pastor tacos. The beer here is ice cold. The salsas are fresh. The bathrooms and environment well kept, super clean. I highly recommend their service, food, and ice-cold beer.”
Chicken • $
“The medium level heat is perfect, not too hot, not too mild. The house sauce is like a spicy thousand island. The Mac and cheese is very cheesy. Overall this meal is pretty good.
My friend didn't care for the dry rub coating, he prefers a sauce instead.”
Italian • $
“This is our favorite pizza amd wings spot in Arizona! We love the ingredients, which we do buy at the grocery store as well because we love it. We typically order the Strawberry Gorgonzola salad, plain wings, and a large meatball pizza. Our children love this place too. We order a large pizza because you can save the pizza for leftovers and it is still great. Drinks.and cocktails are all winners just depends on your taste. Atmosphere is crowded but there's a reason - the food and service a spot on! Make reservations on Friday and Saturday nights otherwise you will regret not doing so. Its a hotspot! The bar area is nice too. We like to go to the one in Tempe, AZ (Rio Solado Pkwy) great service friendly workers. They work hard and are professional 👏 👌”
American • $
“Had the best pasta Alfredo dish ever! Salads looked great too!”
Breakfast • $
“I’m basing this review not only on today, but also the other times I’ve been here. My main review other than today will be below today’s review:
My waitress today was Gloria. She was very on spot with her service, very kind and very professional! I enjoyed interacting with her today. She made my day go better. Too bad she’s in her mid-twenties. Otherwise I would have asked her out on a date or asked her for her phone number.
The food was great with the exception that this is the second time that I’ve gone here and the eggs were a little undercooked, but that problem was resolved this time. Also, this is the first or second time my hot chocolate could’ve been more chocolate and less water.
The atmosphere was fairly welcoming. Of course I can’t control the music, but let’s say I would prefer something else. The restaurant was nice and clean today.
My main concern coming here in the past was sometimes the food was okay, sometimes the waiter/waitress could have been faster and, if I remember right, sometimes the music would be too loud. Other than that, this restaurant has been fairly consistent on doing a good job. 👍”
New Restaurants
Mexican • $
“Maxmiliano was very respectful and very polite and patient with my brother and I as we were ordering. He helped us survey the entire menu and kept us comfortable. Plus the food was amazing. 10/10”
Burgers • $
“This is a 10 out 10 restaurant!!! The restaurant was clean, the food was prepared by order, the food was good, and the customer service was phenomenal!!!! I believe the cashier’s name was Alice, she was an Asian woman and she wore glasses, just in case I have her name wrong. She was very nice and professional. She greeted us and even asked where we were from. I had a bacon burger without the cheese. I am not a cheddar fan. I also had sweet potato fries. My friend had a patty melt with sweet tea. Pickles came on the side for our meals. I didn’t get a picture of my receipt but the food was reasonably priced. Alice also gave us a cookie and a brownie to try. The cookie was great. The brownie was just ok for us. Thank you! The next time I’m in Tempe, I will definitely visit here again!!!”
Ice Cream Shop
“Found this place late at night and it was sooo delicious. The way they make the ice cream is cool to watch and they do it right in front of you. Flavors were rich and very creamy. Definitely recommend!”
Mexican • $
“Had 3 Pastor Tacos here and they were great! Very fresh ingredients, made to order, came out quick & hot! Staff was amazing will be back! Definitely recommend if you’re around Tempe looking for Local Mexican.”
Lounges • $
“I love Chillin Out at the Chill Room in Tempe! the name says it all! Come chill out at the Chill Room Thursday nights Ksraoke, Friday night is Open Mic Night where lots of extremely talented musicians get together and let it roll... There's never a dull moment at the Chill Room in Tempe!!”
Chicken Wings • $
“The food was great and we felt taken care of by the people working there. We were able to have great conversation and while March Madness games were on the TVs, the sound wasn't too high. There is a great selection of dry rubs and sauces for the wings. Overall, a great experience enjoying great food!”
American • $
“First time here! Food is awesome. I had the spicy burger with side salad. Onion rings are terrific as their batter is seasoned. Spicy margarita was very good. Our server was very attentive.... i will return ASAP. ❤️”
Health Food • $
“So I was very very tired today after a long day with the doctor and kind of limped into this new restaurant on the corner of Maple and University in Tempe, Arizona.
They just recently opened it and I tell you what I was greeted by a very friendly staff, eager to serve.
When I walked through the door and towards the counter, I ordered the Italian sub I asked Courtney what she suggested for a soup, she suggested an enchilada chicken soup that she topped up with some crispy tortillas and sour cream.
She even helped me to my table with the tray,and set me by a window where I can watch the cars go by.
If there's any caveats in the place, it's very open and wide clean and is very airy inside. The music's rocking and the crew are very friendly and welcome. They even gave me chocolate covered strawberry which I thought was just spot on .
So when you're over here In the neighborhood, feel free to stop by and have yourself a great and healthy meal.
Looks like everything it's freshly made. They even have old honey that I saw on the shelves so check them out
Thanks people of Cafe zubas welcome to the Moon”
Sushi • $$
“The best sushi I’ve ever had. The appetizers are so unique and an incredible burst of flavor in your mouth with Every. Single. Bite. I highly recommend the itchy sea bass, shishito peppers, and the beef hot rock! Holy shizzzzz you will not be disappointed! Make sure to keep the extra sauce from the peppers to dip literally any roll they have in because they are all out of this world! It’s almost not “sushi” with how each roll takes your taste buds for a perfectly balanced ride of holy crap flavor, punch, smooth, mmm mmm mmhmmmm! Take your friends, take your date, take your mom. Everyone will love this and remember this experience forever. 🥹”
Coffee Shops • $
“This is one of my favorite coffee shops in the valley! Amy is such a beautiful person inside and out. She makes you feel right at home. The coffee shop is carefully designed. Their coffee is high quality as well as their chai. Get their ocean chai latte! Everything is fair priced too!”
Ethiopian • $
“Ethiopian Famous Restaurant serves some of the most delicious food I’ve ever tasted — and I’m from Washington D.C., where we have incredible Middle Eastern and Ethiopian restaurants.
We usually order the Nandi Chicken and Lamb — always excellent, perfectly seasoned, and high-quality meat. Last Sunday evening we tried the lamb stew and it was superb.
The owner is so kind, as are her children. We’ve been coming here since before the renovation, and it remains warm, welcoming, and beautifully decorated with authentic craftsmanship.
This is truly our favorite restaurant. Phenomenal food and wonderful people.
I recommend everyone visit this restaurant at least once. I'm hooked. Delicious mouth watering food! 5 star's.”
Mexican • $
“So delicious. Generous portions. Just kind of pricy if you go with the family. 4 meals = $80 just wasn’t expecting that but we’d go again. Service was amazing, really heat customer service all around. Clean facility. Worth the visit dining inside. The other two were a burrito kids meal and same torta didn’t small photo but everyone enjoyed their meal.”
“Kaila was amazing—friendly, attentive, and on point the entire time. Great energy, great service, and she made the whole experience better. Ask for Kaila if you can!”