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Favorite Foodie Spots in Arizona
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items Avoiding chain restaurants is something I try to do since discovering new places emerges you into new dishes and amazing ways to engage in different communities
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Healthy Lunch Resturants
Coffee Shops
Desserts
Brunch
Restaurants on the Higher End
Lunch Places that Aren’t Chain
Healthy Lunch Resturants
These are my top choices for those days that you want to have lunch that’ll not make you feel guilty when eating out
such good and healthy options and menu changes throughout the seasons. Options from salads bowls sandwiches and more.. highly recommend the lemonade as it is the best thing here!
Flower Child
If you’re looking for a nice affordable clean restaurant THIS. IS. THE. ONE. You can create your own salad or order one available (can even switch what’s already on there). Very refreshing and definitely quick as well.
Original ChopShop
recently visited here and cant get enough of this restaurant. Plenty of options and I will say that they are big portions in which you can share. The burger and marketplace salad were delicious and decently priced.
The Herb Box
Top favorite restaurant so far into 2025. It was new when I went to visit in Mesa, AZ. Highly HIGHLY recommend getting the potato side (it has smashed sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, and Japanese potatoes). I would also get the salad and plates and...
Aubergine Kitchen
If your looking for a restaurant in old town and something for everyone this is the place to go. I went for a birthday where someone that doesn’t have the most extensive palate can enjoy and for people that gluten free or are vegan. I got a salad tha...
Farm and Craft Scottsdale
I LOVE la chaiteria…although it’s not considered healthy per say it’s definitely clean. I love their tacos and their horchata coffee. SO GOOD.
La Chaiteria
If you are going more north up in Scottsdale this is a must to go to. The location of this place is excellent and near one of my favorite shopping centers (or in some cases window shopping). You would think with the interesting toppings for pizzas th...
Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen
Coffee Shops
Whether it’s hanging out with friends, reading, or even going to have some alone time….these are my favorite coffee shops to go to!
I may be bias because I got a gift card here…buttt I love this coffee shop they have such a cute vibe here and the coffee and pastries are delicious ! I get the dirty chai with cashew milk and love it. The pumpkin donut around fall season is sooo goo...
Cartel Roasting Co.
I didn’t think I could enjoy a coffee shop as much as I enjoy this one. The almond latte that I ordered was so delicious (as I really enjoy the taste of almond milk and strong taste of coffee). Very rich in all of the flavors
Black Rock Coffee Bar
When I tell you this was the most amazing lavender coffee that I’ve had…I mean it. The taste of lavender and the rich smell of the coffee and the foam on top of the hot lattes are just devine
Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee
recently went to this cute bookstore that also had a coffee shop! one word. COZY. I can literally spend my whole day here. As Tucson is such a small city I was pleasantly surprised to have found this independent book shop and the coffee is to DIE FOR...
Stacks Book Club
Desserts
a sweet treat is a must! I have a few that I definitely enjoy!
Not a huge gelato person but this changes my mind.. they have monthly flavors that alternate and honestly incredible. So nice, rich and creamy and owners went all over Europe and learned how to make authentic gelato!
Allora Gelato
This will forever be my first love in buying cupcakes and honestly rightly so. I have been going here for years to snatch a cupcake and they do not disappoint
Sprinkles Scottsdale
Looking for a quick small individual cake. This is the place. Although this is a chain I’ll give it a pass because it’s delicious and moist on the inside and different approach in preparing cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Brunch
Sunday brunch or whatever day of the week is a great way to catch up or a little time with yourself
Occasional live music. Sandwiches very tasty as well as the coffee with a variety to choose from
JoJo Coffeehouse Breakfast & Brunch
The vibe in here for brunch or breakfast amazing and there’s something for everyone. Felt homey and welcoming.
Cafe a la Cart Tucson
I really enjoy this place I think that the food is served well and there are plenty of options to choose from
Teaspoon
Restaurants on the Higher End
Looking for a bougie dinner whether it’s a birthday or celebration…these are my favorite
Such a bougie restaurant but goodness she KNOWS how to work a restaurant. Italian (due) but a very unique take and pricey but worth going at least once
Luna By Giada
This might be a hot take but I this is honestly AMAZING. Small portions but definitely worth going at least once
Nobu Scottsdale
Alright this might not be considered high end to many but I would say it’s up there due to how it is and honestly the prices but also really nice place for ramen and this is opened by a Michelin star chef so do that with what you will
Mensho Ramen
Lunch Places that Aren’t Chain
Sick and tired of chain restaurants and want something that you can recommend to friends? This.
I think people underestimate this place I think it’s pretty good for sushi or Japanese food in general and honestly good prices too and close to the ASU campus
Kuka Sushi & Izakaya
I LOVE THIS PLACE FOR PHO SOUP! Perfect for winter (for in this case when it’s not scorching hot in Arizona). Very lovely people and so many options to choose from
Miss Saigon
I was a hater of Mediterranean food..but this changed my mind there’s something for everyone and just so yummy. If you don’t mind very strong scent then maybe steer away but this is delicious and everyone is very lovely
PITA VALLEY - Updated August 2025 - 229 Photos & 167 Reviews
Now…there are so many Italian restaurant in Arizona but trust me when I say this is the best Italian place ever and is probably my favorite restaurant EVER. The pizza is delicious with its thin crust, variety of shareables such as salads with a uniqu...
Pizzeria Bianco