Manzi Place Guidebook
Breakfast/Brunch
Delicious fast-casual breakfast/brunch. Just 5 min drive from the home.
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Scramble, a breakfast & lunch joint
2375 E Camelback RdDelicious fast-casual breakfast/brunch. Just 5 min drive from the home.
Very cute family atmosphere with excellent dishes. Enjoy the indoor/outdoor feel.
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Luci's at the Orchard
7100 N 12th StVery cute family atmosphere with excellent dishes. Enjoy the indoor/outdoor feel.
Indulgent breakfast food I highly recommend
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2045 E Camelback RdIndulgent breakfast food I highly recommend
The Henry is a Phoenix-area staple. Both hearty and sweet breakfast options mean something delicious for everyone. Even a few healthier options.
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The Henry
4455 E Camelback RdThe Henry is a Phoenix-area staple. Both hearty and sweet breakfast options mean something delicious for everyone. Even a few healthier options.
A bit further from home but certainly worth the drive at about 15 minutes. This place is an experience. Expect loud music, outrageous dishes, and the state's largest Bloody Mary bar. Get your bruch day drinking on and be ready for some extra comfortable comfort food.
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Hash Kitchen
4315 E Indian School RdA bit further from home but certainly worth the drive at about 15 minutes. This place is an experience. Expect loud music, outrageous dishes, and the state's largest Bloody Mary bar. Get your bruch day drinking on and be ready for some extra comfortable comfort food.
Phoenix Mexican Food
With a history dating back to the late 1800s, this old-style Mexican food restaurant is an iconic Phoenix stable. Plus it is within a 5-minute drive.
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Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
7330 N Dreamy Draw DrWith a history dating back to the late 1800s, this old-style Mexican food restaurant is an iconic Phoenix stable. Plus it is within a 5-minute drive.
Fast-casual Mexican food restaurant with the city's best tortillas as judged by me.
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Carolina's Mexican Food - Cactus
2126 E Cactus RdFast-casual Mexican food restaurant with the city's best tortillas as judged by me.
Dilla Libre is great for lunch or dinner. They are a fast-casual gourmet quesadilla joint and boy do they know there dillas. They'll also do a great job of mixing up a Mexican style cocktail.
My recommendation is the Napoleon Dynamite, substitute carnitas for carne asada. Very tasty!
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Dilla Libre Uno
1339 E Northern AveDilla Libre is great for lunch or dinner. They are a fast-casual gourmet quesadilla joint and boy do they know there dillas. They'll also do a great job of mixing up a Mexican style cocktail.
My recommendation is the Napoleon Dynamite, substitute carnitas for carne asada. Very tasty!
What makes Taco Guild unique is the atmosphere. Go enjoy delicious tacos in an old church!
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Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdWhat makes Taco Guild unique is the atmosphere. Go enjoy delicious tacos in an old church!
Did you know that Mexican food from central Mexico includes sandwiches (torta)? Bring your appetite to Los Reyes De La Torta because their meals are filling. They were even featured in an episode of Man vs. Food! Ideal for lunch.
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Los Reyes De La Torta
9230 N 7th StDid you know that Mexican food from central Mexico includes sandwiches (torta)? Bring your appetite to Los Reyes De La Torta because their meals are filling. They were even featured in an episode of Man vs. Food! Ideal for lunch.
Excellent assortment of street tacos. High end flavor with casual vibes
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Joyride Taco House | Central
5202 N Central AveExcellent assortment of street tacos. High end flavor with casual vibes
Pizza
Closest pizza to the house and a very solid option! Fresh toppings and lots of them.
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Stumpy's Pizza & Subs
1331 E Northern AveClosest pizza to the house and a very solid option! Fresh toppings and lots of them.
Spinato's Pizzeria
5509 N 7th StAmazing thin-crust Pizza. Highly recommend.
In the heart of "uptown" is the solid sit-down pizza joint. A decent place to relax and enjoy pizza and a drink.
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Federal Pizza
5210 N Central AveIn the heart of "uptown" is the solid sit-down pizza joint. A decent place to relax and enjoy pizza and a drink.
Food scene
Did you know that a top 10 BBQ joint in the world (according to multiple sources) can be found just a mile away? Amazing brisket can be found here.
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Little Miss BBQ Sunnyslope
8901 N 7th StDid you know that a top 10 BBQ joint in the world (according to multiple sources) can be found just a mile away? Amazing brisket can be found here.
This wine bar has the best bruschetta in Phoenix hands down. Nice intimate atmosphere, perfect for a date or small group.
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Postino Central
5144 N Central AveThis wine bar has the best bruschetta in Phoenix hands down. Nice intimate atmosphere, perfect for a date or small group.
Fast-Casual and HEALTHY! If you're looking for a light meal for the health-conscious, but without sacrificing taste, this is your spot.
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Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdFast-Casual and HEALTHY! If you're looking for a light meal for the health-conscious, but without sacrificing taste, this is your spot.
My favorite burger in Phoenix. Small menu, small seating area, big taste. Drive-thru or dine in. They don't have fancy artisan burgers, just amazing basic ones. While there, treat yourself to a Banana Stand Milkshake. Yummmm
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The Stand Burgers
3538 E Indian School RdMy favorite burger in Phoenix. Small menu, small seating area, big taste. Drive-thru or dine in. They don't have fancy artisan burgers, just amazing basic ones. While there, treat yourself to a Banana Stand Milkshake. Yummmm
Fine dining with a beautiful view of the city. A part of the Pointe Hilton Lookout Mountain Resort
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Different Pointe of View
11111 N 7th StFine dining with a beautiful view of the city. A part of the Pointe Hilton Lookout Mountain Resort
I would rank Timo behind Postino's on this list, but only just. If the weather is good, you will be sure to enjoy outdoor seating. Get some bruschetta and wine and enjoy a relaxing night at this nearby restaurant.
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TIMO WINE BAR
8801 N Central AveI would rank Timo behind Postino's on this list, but only just. If the weather is good, you will be sure to enjoy outdoor seating. Get some bruschetta and wine and enjoy a relaxing night at this nearby restaurant.
All of their pasta is homemade. Highly recommend the rigatoni!
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Pubblico Italian Eatery
5813 North 7th StreetAll of their pasta is homemade. Highly recommend the rigatoni!
Fantastic southwestern, New Mexican inspired tastes with a one of a kind atmosphere
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Rokerij
6335 N 16th StFantastic southwestern, New Mexican inspired tastes with a one of a kind atmosphere
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StPossibly the best steakhouse in Phoenix
LON’s at The Hermosa Inn
5532 N Palo Cristi RdGrab a drink
Indoor/outdoor restaurant/bar. Play games like Ping-pong, cornhole, foosball, etc. Full line up of drinks along with great food. Highly recommend the pretzels w/ cheese.
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The Yard
5640 N 7th StIndoor/outdoor restaurant/bar. Play games like Ping-pong, cornhole, foosball, etc. Full line up of drinks along with great food. Highly recommend the pretzels w/ cheese.
Good cocktails with a chance of live music. Might have a couple dollar cover if they have live music but a great intimate place for a cocktail.
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The Womack
5749 N 7th StGood cocktails with a chance of live music. Might have a couple dollar cover if they have live music but a great intimate place for a cocktail.
Walking distance from the home, this local tap room has a wide assortment of brews and wines on tap along with live music many nights per week.
The 1227 Taproom
1227 East Northern AvenueWalking distance from the home, this local tap room has a wide assortment of brews and wines on tap along with live music many nights per week.