Some of our favorite Tempe spots & beyond!

Christy
Some of our favorite Tempe spots & beyond!

Live music, art and more

.5 mile from The Studio. This is where you'll be headed to see a local play. So many great plays happen here!
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ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest Ave
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.5 mile from The Studio. This is where you'll be headed to see a local play. So many great plays happen here!
.5 miles from The Studio. We look forward to this event twice yearly. This event is in downtown Tempe on Mill Ave. A short 5min walk. Don't leave the pup behind as this is a great festival to take the pups!
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Tempe Festival of the Arts
1 S Mill Ave
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.5 miles from The Studio. We look forward to this event twice yearly. This event is in downtown Tempe on Mill Ave. A short 5min walk. Don't leave the pup behind as this is a great festival to take the pups!
1.7 miles from The Studio One of Tempe's oldest venues for live music. On the north end of Mill across Tempe Town Lake. Totally doable for a walk but you'll probably want to Uber back.
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Marquee Theater
730 N Mill Ave
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1.7 miles from The Studio One of Tempe's oldest venues for live music. On the north end of Mill across Tempe Town Lake. Totally doable for a walk but you'll probably want to Uber back.
.7 miles from The Studio If you want to watch a movie in a super comfy giant chair. Bring your blankie...
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AMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill Ave
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.7 miles from The Studio If you want to watch a movie in a super comfy giant chair. Bring your blankie...
Just a 5min Uber ride away! Catch a comedy show while you're in town!
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Tempe Improv
930 E University Dr
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Just a 5min Uber ride away! Catch a comedy show while you're in town!
A 5-minute walk from The Studio and there is no charge to enter the museum! Do the walk around campus and hit the museum afterward!
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ASU Art Museum
51 E 10th St
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A 5-minute walk from The Studio and there is no charge to enter the museum! Do the walk around campus and hit the museum afterward!
2.5 miles from The Studio You'll want to grab an Uber to hit Yucca. It's a 5min drive from The Studio. Check out their website or IG to see upcoming shows. They always have things going on and have a great bar with limited food options.
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Yucca Tap Room
29 W Southern Ave
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2.5 miles from The Studio You'll want to grab an Uber to hit Yucca. It's a 5min drive from The Studio. Check out their website or IG to see upcoming shows. They always have things going on and have a great bar with limited food options.
.5 miles from The Studio. The Dark Side (formerly Tempe Farmer's Market) is a 10min walk. We love to come here for live music, open mic, or just meet up with friends for drinks. It's divey and a Tempe gem. They have limited food options so don't go too hungry!
The Dark Side
.5 miles from The Studio. The Dark Side (formerly Tempe Farmer's Market) is a 10min walk. We love to come here for live music, open mic, or just meet up with friends for drinks. It's divey and a Tempe gem. They have limited food options so don't go too hungry!
If you’re in town for more than a couple days you definitely want to hit Old Town Scottsdale. You could easily spend hours walking around the galleries and shops. There are several great restaurants to enjoy and bars to people watch. When the weather is right, it’s a bustling area. If you are looking for a recommendation in this area let us know and we’ll share some of our favorite spots. It’s ideal to just wing it and see where the day takes you. A 15-20min drive from The Studio.
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Oldtown Scottsdale
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If you’re in town for more than a couple days you definitely want to hit Old Town Scottsdale. You could easily spend hours walking around the galleries and shops. There are several great restaurants to enjoy and bars to people watch. When the weather is right, it’s a bustling area. If you are looking for a recommendation in this area let us know and we’ll share some of our favorite spots. It’s ideal to just wing it and see where the day takes you. A 15-20min drive from The Studio.

Dining + bars

We love to pop around our little slice of Tempe and see what the students and locals are up to. These are some of our favorite spots and most that you can walk to. We've noted where we it's appropriate to bring a pup. Included in this category are places we love beyond the hood.
2 miles from The Studio. Tempe's original hometown brewery. A 5min Uber ride away. Their patio is dog friendly and they have lots of food options.
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Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th St
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2 miles from The Studio. Tempe's original hometown brewery. A 5min Uber ride away. Their patio is dog friendly and they have lots of food options.
1.3 miles away from The Studio. Super dog-friendly patio! Great vegetarian & vegan menu! This place is a bit obscure - a little hidden from the main street as it is facing the neighborhood. We don't love the walk to this one as it's mostly busy streets.
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Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater Blvd
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1.3 miles away from The Studio. Super dog-friendly patio! Great vegetarian & vegan menu! This place is a bit obscure - a little hidden from the main street as it is facing the neighborhood. We don't love the walk to this one as it's mostly busy streets.
1.5 miles from The Studio. Away from all the downtown noise and off by itself on the north end of the hood. We love to take our pup here. They have a great patio that has plenty of seating and shade. Some of the best craft beers you can get! We also enjoy their inside area when we are working remotely.
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The Shop Beer Co.
922 W 1st St
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1.5 miles from The Studio. Away from all the downtown noise and off by itself on the north end of the hood. We love to take our pup here. They have a great patio that has plenty of seating and shade. Some of the best craft beers you can get! We also enjoy their inside area when we are working remotely.
One mile from us. Lots of places to spread out inside & out. You'll find your favorite games being played here. Their patio is dog friendly.
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The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen
26 S Farmer Ave
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One mile from us. Lots of places to spread out inside & out. You'll find your favorite games being played here. Their patio is dog friendly.
One mile from The Studio and across the street from The Lodge. If you're looking to host a large group dinner or night out, go here! They are not dog friendly.
Culinary Dropout
One mile from The Studio and across the street from The Lodge. If you're looking to host a large group dinner or night out, go here! They are not dog friendly.
A 5min walk from The Studio. One of the most iconic bars in Phoenix. Casey's started as 9th & Ash in 1973 and became Casey Moore's in 1986. Everyone has a story about Casey's. This is our neighborhood "Cheers".
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Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash Ave
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A 5min walk from The Studio. One of the most iconic bars in Phoenix. Casey's started as 9th & Ash in 1973 and became Casey Moore's in 1986. Everyone has a story about Casey's. This is our neighborhood "Cheers".
Just a little under a mile from The Studio and just off ASU campus. A 15-minute walk and a great place to meet up with friends and/or enjoy a couple of hours on the patio. Their patio is dog friendly but it can get very crowded here and it's not always ideal to try and squeeze them into a space. $6 Glasses of Wine & Pitchers of Beer until 5PM BOARD & BOTTLE $25 Bottle of Wine & Bruschetta Board Every Monday & Tuesday after 8PM
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Postino Annex
615 S College Ave
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Just a little under a mile from The Studio and just off ASU campus. A 15-minute walk and a great place to meet up with friends and/or enjoy a couple of hours on the patio. Their patio is dog friendly but it can get very crowded here and it's not always ideal to try and squeeze them into a space. $6 Glasses of Wine & Pitchers of Beer until 5PM BOARD & BOTTLE $25 Bottle of Wine & Bruschetta Board Every Monday & Tuesday after 8PM
.5 miles from The Studio. Dog friendly, great indoor and outdoor options. There is something on the menu for everyone. This is also the patio spot in the summer as their entire patio is covered and misted. Vegetation and Vegan options. This is also right next to the movie theatre.
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Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill Ave
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.5 miles from The Studio. Dog friendly, great indoor and outdoor options. There is something on the menu for everyone. This is also the patio spot in the summer as their entire patio is covered and misted. Vegetation and Vegan options. This is also right next to the movie theatre.
This recommendation is for their rooftop bar called Lucero. Catch the sunset from inside the bar at the west end. You can grab a drink and some apps while you watch the view. It's worth it!
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU
This recommendation is for their rooftop bar called Lucero. Catch the sunset from inside the bar at the west end. You can grab a drink and some apps while you watch the view. It's worth it!
We love to do brunch at Buck & Rider. Our favorite spot is sitting at the bar. They also have great pricing on their oysters during happy hour. We prefer their Camelback location.
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Buck & Rider
4225 E Camelback Rd
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We love to do brunch at Buck & Rider. Our favorite spot is sitting at the bar. They also have great pricing on their oysters during happy hour. We prefer their Camelback location.
Chupacabra is centrally located in downtown Mesa. We suggest making it more interesting, by taking the light rail which you can catch just off Mill Ave. As an FYI, they don't serve food here.
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Chupacabra Taproom
14 N Robson
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Chupacabra is centrally located in downtown Mesa. We suggest making it more interesting, by taking the light rail which you can catch just off Mill Ave. As an FYI, they don't serve food here.
Make your way to central Phoenix and check out the Churchill. There are several interesting bars, and restaurants located inside and in the immediate area.
The Churchill
Make your way to central Phoenix and check out the Churchill. There are several interesting bars, and restaurants located inside and in the immediate area.
One of our favorite neighborhood spots. This is all inside seating. When it’s too hot outside this is our place. They don't serve food here but you're welcome to bring anything inside. Thai Basil is next door and can be ordered while you're hanging out at the bar. These locals also own the next door liquor store “Tops Liquor”. A 10-15min walk from The Studio.
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Taste of Tops
403 W University Dr
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One of our favorite neighborhood spots. This is all inside seating. When it’s too hot outside this is our place. They don't serve food here but you're welcome to bring anything inside. Thai Basil is next door and can be ordered while you're hanging out at the bar. These locals also own the next door liquor store “Tops Liquor”. A 10-15min walk from The Studio.
Locally owned and located in Central Phoenix. Chula is located in a plaza with some great shops and other restaurants.
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Chula Seafood Uptown
100 E Camelback Rd
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Locally owned and located in Central Phoenix. Chula is located in a plaza with some great shops and other restaurants.
When the weather is right, you’ll want to be on this patio! Beautiful views of the driving range and Papago. They have plant based options on their menu.
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Lou's Bar and Grill - Papago Golf Course
5595 Karsten
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When the weather is right, you’ll want to be on this patio! Beautiful views of the driving range and Papago. They have plant based options on their menu.
A 5-10min walk north on Ash Ave, just past Cartel Coffee. Locally owned and operated. They also usually have pizza by the slice. The darlings of pizza in Tempe!
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Otto Pizza & Pastry
804 S Ash Ave
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A 5-10min walk north on Ash Ave, just past Cartel Coffee. Locally owned and operated. They also usually have pizza by the slice. The darlings of pizza in Tempe!
One of the best grown up bars on Mill Ave. The interior is small and cozy and looks out on to Mill Ave. A great spot to people watch especially when there are events going on. They also have a small outdoor patio with hi-top tables and some bar seating that looks inside. A 10min walk from The Studio.
Cornish Pasty Co
One of the best grown up bars on Mill Ave. The interior is small and cozy and looks out on to Mill Ave. A great spot to people watch especially when there are events going on. They also have a small outdoor patio with hi-top tables and some bar seating that looks inside. A 10min walk from The Studio.
A great locally owned restaurant with a wide variety of food options. The have a great outdoor patio. This business is next door to The Distillery. A 10-15min walk from The Studio.
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Perfect Pear Bistro
603 W University Dr
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A great locally owned restaurant with a wide variety of food options. The have a great outdoor patio. This business is next door to The Distillery. A 10-15min walk from The Studio.
The Chuckbox is one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Tempe. They have been open since 1972. A great classic burger spot. Bring cash or be prepared to hit the ATM to pay.
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The Chuckbox
202 E University Dr
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The Chuckbox is one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Tempe. They have been open since 1972. A great classic burger spot. Bring cash or be prepared to hit the ATM to pay.

Groceries + Essentials

You’ll find all the local spots to find your groceries, ASU stuff, clothing and more!
.5 miles from The Studio. Walk to get your groceries! They have a salad bar, beers on tap (to enjoy there), and a small deli area.
Whole Foods Market
.5 miles from The Studio. Walk to get your groceries! They have a salad bar, beers on tap (to enjoy there), and a small deli area.
1.5 miles from The Studio. Our local Traders Joe's is just east of Campus at Rural & University. A 5-10min Uber or car ride depending on ASU's traffic.
Trader Joe's
1.5 miles from The Studio. Our local Traders Joe's is just east of Campus at Rural & University. A 5-10min Uber or car ride depending on ASU's traffic.
3.4 miles from The Studio.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1706 E Southern Ave
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3.4 miles from The Studio.
Locally owned by a long-time Tempe resident! This is where you will want to go for all your ASU gear! Located on Mill Ave and a 15-minute walk.
Cactus Sports
514 S Mill Ave
Locally owned by a long-time Tempe resident! This is where you will want to go for all your ASU gear! Located on Mill Ave and a 15-minute walk.
Tops Liquor and Taste of Tops are directly next to one another and owned by the same family. If you're looking for a special bottle of wine, unique craft beers (you can buy singles), or something for a cocktail this is the spot!
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Tops Liquors
403 W University Dr
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Tops Liquor and Taste of Tops are directly next to one another and owned by the same family. If you're looking for a special bottle of wine, unique craft beers (you can buy singles), or something for a cocktail this is the spot!
If you're looking for something special to grill we recommend checking out Nelson's. Be sure to check their hours!
Nelson's Meat + Fish
2415 E Indian School Rd
If you're looking for something special to grill we recommend checking out Nelson's. Be sure to check their hours!
One of the best places to locally to shop. They always have a great selection of used and vintage clothing.
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Buffalo Exchange
227 W University Dr
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One of the best places to locally to shop. They always have a great selection of used and vintage clothing.
Safeway is great if you're looking to grab more than the basics! We would suggest riding bikes or driving over.
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Safeway
926 E Broadway Rd
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Safeway is great if you're looking to grab more than the basics! We would suggest riding bikes or driving over.

Get out and be active!

These are all places close by that are unique to the area.
Awesome hike - bring lots of water and SPF! Also be prepared to park far away.
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Echo Canyon wandel- en recreatiegebied
East McDonald Drive
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Awesome hike - bring lots of water and SPF! Also be prepared to park far away.
This is "sightseeing at it's finest". Party on a tube! Bring a hat and SPF.
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Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush Highway
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This is "sightseeing at it's finest". Party on a tube! Bring a hat and SPF.
Great sunset & photo opportunities - lots of gentle trails.
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Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin Pkwy
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Great sunset & photo opportunities - lots of gentle trails.
A 10min walk from The Studio and you will be on campus. It's a beautiful place to explore, people-watch, and spend a couple of hours. When school is in session, there are coffee shops, cafes and various places you can pop into to grab something to eat/drink.
ASU - Tempe Campus
A 10min walk from The Studio and you will be on campus. It's a beautiful place to explore, people-watch, and spend a couple of hours. When school is in session, there are coffee shops, cafes and various places you can pop into to grab something to eat/drink.
Tempe Beach Park is a 15min walk. The sunsets are great here. You can rent several different watercraft items. Access from the main entrance on Mill Ave.
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Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado Pkwy
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Tempe Beach Park is a 15min walk. The sunsets are great here. You can rent several different watercraft items. Access from the main entrance on Mill Ave.
This is a great place to watch sunrise or sunset. The views cannot be beaten. You will want to take some SPF, comfy shoes, and some water! It hits the legs and lungs on the way up to the top.
Tempe Butte, Tempe, Arizona 85281, Verenigde Staten
This is a great place to watch sunrise or sunset. The views cannot be beaten. You will want to take some SPF, comfy shoes, and some water! It hits the legs and lungs on the way up to the top.
Camelback Mountain, with an elevation of 2,704 feet, is an excellent hike or climb in Arizona. Camelback Mountain is located in the middle of the Phoenix Valley with great views. Check out climbcamelback for more info.
Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona 85018, Verenigde Staten
Camelback Mountain, with an elevation of 2,704 feet, is an excellent hike or climb in Arizona. Camelback Mountain is located in the middle of the Phoenix Valley with great views. Check out climbcamelback for more info.
Grass Clippings located at Rolling Hills Golf Course offers nighttime golf. Arizona’s first fully lit 18-hole golf course opened in December 2023. There are tee times for night golf, as well as morning and afternoon play.
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Rolling Hills Golf Course
1415 N Mill Ave
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Grass Clippings located at Rolling Hills Golf Course offers nighttime golf. Arizona’s first fully lit 18-hole golf course opened in December 2023. There are tee times for night golf, as well as morning and afternoon play.
There are a ton of trails here and pretty amazing views of Tempe & Phoenix on the north side of the park. Approximately a 10min drive from The Studio.
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Papago Park
625 N Galvin Pkwy
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There are a ton of trails here and pretty amazing views of Tempe & Phoenix on the north side of the park. Approximately a 10min drive from The Studio.
If you are looking to rent bikes this is the spot. They are open Tuesday- Sat 10-6pm. They have taken great care of many of our guests and are just a 15min walk from The Studio.
The Bicycle Cellar
200 E 5th St
If you are looking to rent bikes this is the spot. They are open Tuesday- Sat 10-6pm. They have taken great care of many of our guests and are just a 15min walk from The Studio.
Such a beautiful place to get out and explore. Book a reservation at Gertrude's Restaurant in the garden for lunch.
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Station Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N Galvin Pkwy
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Such a beautiful place to get out and explore. Book a reservation at Gertrude's Restaurant in the garden for lunch.

Wellness

A 10min walk & you can get a day pass to use the gym for $10-$15 depending on the season. This gym will not disappoint. Several workout areas, cardio, free-weights, machines, racquetball & more.
Sun Devil Fitness Complex
400 E Apache Blvd
A 10min walk & you can get a day pass to use the gym for $10-$15 depending on the season. This gym will not disappoint. Several workout areas, cardio, free-weights, machines, racquetball & more.
HOT YOGA just a few blocks from us. We have two yoga mats for you to us during your stay with us. Core Power offers a single class pass or a package of classes if you're not a member.
CorePower Yoga - Tempe ASU
HOT YOGA just a few blocks from us. We have two yoga mats for you to us during your stay with us. Core Power offers a single class pass or a package of classes if you're not a member.

Coffee shops

A 5min walk from The Studio. Our favorite coffee shop for many different reasons. Coffee is such a personal experience. For us, it’s about great coffee, a bag of beans to go, enjoying our lattes with our pup and running into all the neighbors.
Cartel Roasting Co.
King Coffee
1020 S Mill Ave
Downtown Mesa is a charming spot. At times, it's pretty quiet in this area - we recommend exploring the area end of week and/or weekend during the mid-afternoon to late day. We like to take light rail to/from downtown Mesa from Tempe.
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The Nile Coffee Shop
105 W Main St
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Downtown Mesa is a charming spot. At times, it's pretty quiet in this area - we recommend exploring the area end of week and/or weekend during the mid-afternoon to late day. We like to take light rail to/from downtown Mesa from Tempe.