Have a great holiday everyone!
So now that we’ve covered our favorite local places to eat and drink, here’s a list of our other local favorite businesses in no particular order.
Stinkweeds – Best indie record store in the Valley.
Souvia – Cute tea accessories
ASU Art Museum Shop – The best gifts you will find in the valley.
Desert Botanical Garden – One of the world’s finest collections of desert plants
Judy’s Body Waxing – Judy’s Body Waxing & Harmonic Healing Center
Dr. Warwick – Chiropractor
Elijah Aller – Designs and makes flameworked glass. Beautiful!
The Back Rub Company – The Valley’s Leader in On-Site Corporate Chair Massage.
JessieBell Designs – Artwork inspired by the natural environment around us. Organic t-shirt screening.
Beads Galore – All your beading needs.
aka Green – Green Building supplies. Head here instead of Home Depot or Lowes.
Favorite local non-profits:
Hero’s Quest 2008 – Raising money for the 100 Club. The mission of the 100 Club of Arizona is to provide financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line-of-duty, and to provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare.
Arizona Animal Welfare League – The largest and oldest no-kill shelter in Arizona
Rescue a Golden of Arizona – Awesome golden retriever rescue group. We’ve had three great dogs from this group.
Local First Arizona – Supporting Arizona’s local business.
Here is a list of our favorite locally owned places to dine at in Arizona. We love trying out new flavors and the unique atmospheres these local restaurants provide. If you’re tired of the same stuff at chains give one of these a try. This list barely scratches the surface of local establishments in Arizona, what are some of your favorites?
Tempe
- Green: 2240 N Scottsdale Rd # 8 Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 941-9003
- Tasty Kabob: 1250 E Apache Blvd # 116 Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-0260
- Udupi: 1636 N Scottsdale Rd Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 994-8787
- Wildflower Bread Company: Locations all over Phoenix.
- Blue Nile Cafe: 933 E University Dr Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 377-1113
- The Center Cafe: 21 East 6th Street, Suite 114 Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 491-5591
- Three Roots Cafe: 1020 S. Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281, (480) 966-4949 [click here to read our full review]
- Haji-Baba: 1513 E Apache Blvd, Tempe (480) 966-4672
Phoenix
- The Farm at South Mountain: 6106 S. 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85042 (602) 276-6360
Scottsdale
- Rancho Pinot Grill :6208 N Scottsdale Rd # 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (480) 367-8030
- Sabuddy Israeli Restaurant: 480.348.2333 6949 E. Shea Blvd. #10, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
- Soma Cafe: 10810 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 867-2175
- The Herb Box: 6990 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 116, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (480)998-8355
Yuma
- Nature’s Express: 2905 4th Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 (928) 317-8300
- River City Grill: 600 W 3rd St Yuma, AZ 85364 (928) 782-7988
- La Fonda Tortilla Factory: 1095 S 3rd Ave Yuma, AZ 85364 (928) 783-6902
Flagstaff
- Macy’s European Coffee House: 14 S Beaver St Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 774-2243
- Black Bean Burrito Bar & Salsa: 12 E Route 66 # 104 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 779-9905
Tucson
- Casbah Tea House: 628 N 4th Ave Tucson, AZ 85705-8449, (520) 740-0393

