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4400 N Scottsdale Rd (at E Stetson Dr), Scottsdale, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Scottsdale · 110 tips and reviews
Meghan Norris: Great place in historic Old Town Scottsdale for breakfast. The Blue Corn Pancakes are a must! Topped with white chocolate sauce and wild berry butter, it is sure to leave you satisfied.
4005 N Scottsdale Rd (at E Indian School Rd), Scottsdale, AZ
Ice Cream Parlor · Old Town Scottsdale · 91 tips and reviews
Meghan Norris: Family owned business since 1958 and has been featured in the Family Circus cartoons. The pink walls, arcade games and ever-so-special ice cream sundaes bring back all the childhood memories.
Meghan Norris: Choose from 36 local beers on tap and enjoy happy hour from 4pm-7pm everyday. Mozzarella is made from scratch every morning. Be sure to get there quick because the kitchen closes at 9pm.
3617 N Goldwater Blvd (at Scottsdale Rd), Scottsdale, AZ
Coffee Shop · Arts Districts · 32 tips and reviews
Meghan Norris: Coffee, beer & food. It doesn't get much better than that and this place does it all well. All food is locally sourced as well. Stop in on Wednesdays nights; they stay open until 10pm for open mic.
1201 N Galvin Pkwy (Btw McDowell Rd & Van Buren St), Phoenix, AZ
Botanical Garden · Camelback East · 146 tips and reviews
Meghan Norris: Take a journey down numerous trails and experience the desert close up in its natural form. The garden opens everyday at 8am, but be sure to check their website for their list of upcoming events.
Meghan Norris: This is the biggest aquarium in the Southwest. The bathrooms are immersed in the shark tank making this exhibit come to life. Hours change weekly;be sure to check their website before making a visit.
4166 N. Scottsdale Rd, #102 (3rd Ave & Scottsdale Rd), Scottsdale, AZ
Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 11 tips and reviews
Meghan Norris: This cocktail parlor opens at 4pm but is closed on Sunday. They have a stellar late night menu from 11pm-1am and one of the best whiskey menus and cocktail programs in all of Scottsdale.
3620 E Indian School Rd (at N 36th St), Phoenix, AZ
Tiki Bar · Camelback East · 8 tips and reviews
Meghan Norris: Get in touch with your tiki side at this 21 and over bar. You won't see a sign for it on the road; go through Sip Coffee & Beer Garage and you will find yourself immersed in everything paradise.
Breakfast Spot · Resort Corridor · 13 tips and reviews
Meghan Norris: This brunch spot has the city's largest bloody mary bar. Make it spicy or sweet, whatever you choose, it will be there. Brunch is from 7am-2pm during the week and extends to 3pm on Saturday & Sunday.
Cocktail Bar · Copper Square · 38 tips and reviews
Meghan Norris: Hip doesn't explain this cocktail parlor well enough; the menu looks like a comic book. Insider's tip: tell the bartenders the flavors you like and they will make you a special cocktail off the menu.
Meghan Norris: Shop locally with this Scottsdale inspired store. These dates are great for affordable gifts. They also have a pantry filled with Arizona wine and beer, prickly pear fruit, honeys, jams, and more.
Meghan Norris: Play games with friends in the yard and enjoy out of the box cocktails like the Big Trouble in Little Shanghai, served in a giant to-go box. Also open for brunch Saturday & Sunday from 9am-2pm.
810 N 2nd St (btwn E Garfield & E McKinley St), Phoenix, AZ
Bar · Downtown Phoenix · 132 tips and reviews
Meghan Norris: Make Tuesday the best night of the week with their TV Dinner Tuesdays. Enjoy an inexpensive meal, TV Dinner style, with one of many craft beers on tap. Go in everyday; the beers are always changing.
1019 E Indian School Rd (at 10th St.), Phoenix, AZ
Rock Club · 33 tips and reviews
Meghan Norris: Get down and boogie to funk jazz, rock & roll, and more. This is a great place to end the night and dance. Check out their calendar online to see what bands are coming. Note there is usually a cover.
Meghan Norris: Listen to music from over 200 different countries. You'll walk through each exhibit with headphones so this exhibit is good to visit if traveling alone. Each month they have a special exhibit as well.