Favorite places nearby
Welcome to ASU
We’re excited to welcome you and your family. While you’re here, explore the local restaurants, coffee shops and favorite spots nearby to get a feel for the community you’ll soon call home. Whether you're spending a few hours on campus or making a weekend of your visit, we encourage you to explore all that the surrounding community has to offer. From local restaurants and coffee shops to shopping, attractions and seasonal events, this guide highlights some of our favorite places near each ASU campus. Discover what's happening during your visit and experience the vibrant communities that make every ASU campus unique.
Downtown Phoenix campus
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Fillmore Coffee Co.
600 N 4th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Press Coffee
200 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ingos Tasty Food
101 E Washington St Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Matt’s Big Breakfast
817 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
812 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Fillmore Coffee Co.
600 N 4th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Press Coffee
200 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ingos Tasty Food
101 E Washington St Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Matt’s Big Breakfast
817 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Pomo Pizzeria
705 N 1st St UNIT 120, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Blanco Cocina + Cantina
123 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Arizona Center Restaurants – Coldstone Creamery, Omoide Sushi, Jersey Mike’s, Bosa Donuts, Chocolate Bash
455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
The Churchill (outdoor food hall)
901 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Morning Squeeze
1 N 1st St #100, Phoenix, AZ 85004
705 N 1st St UNIT 120, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Blanco Cocina + Cantina
123 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Arizona Center Restaurants – Coldstone Creamery, Omoide Sushi, Jersey Mike’s, Bosa Donuts, Chocolate Bash
455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
The Churchill (outdoor food hall)
901 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Morning Squeeze
1 N 1st St #100, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Downtown Phoenix events
Diamondbacks vs. New York Yankees
Chase Field
401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Date: September 18
Time: 6:40 p.m.
Date: September 19
Time: 5:10 p.m.
Date: September 20th
Time: 1:10 p.m.
Chance the Rapper
Arizona Financial Theater
Date: September 16
Time: 8 p.m.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins
Chase Field
401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Date: September 14th, 15th, and 16th
Time: 6:40 p.m.
Polytechnic campus
Caldwell BBQ
8324 E Nunneley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Eggstasy
4901 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
5129 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Texas Roadhouse
5086 S Power Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85212
Surf City Tiki Hut
5482 S Power Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Jimmy John’s
5229 S Power Rd B108, Mesa, AZ 85212
YC’s Mongolian Grill
4770 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Sushi Creek
21805 S Ellsworth Rd #103, Queen Creek, AZ
The Kolache Cafe
3635 S Val Vista Dr #107, Gilbert, AZ 85297
8324 E Nunneley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Eggstasy
4901 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
5129 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Texas Roadhouse
5086 S Power Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85212
Surf City Tiki Hut
5482 S Power Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Jimmy John’s
5229 S Power Rd B108, Mesa, AZ 85212
YC’s Mongolian Grill
4770 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Sushi Creek
21805 S Ellsworth Rd #103, Queen Creek, AZ
The Kolache Cafe
3635 S Val Vista Dr #107, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Black Rock Coffee Bar
5351 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Starbucks
7001 E Williams Field Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Subway
5999 S Backus Mall, Mesa, AZ 85212
Dunkin Donuts
105 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209
Sage and Barrel Craft Eatery
7215 S Power Rd #107, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
4972 S Power Rd Suite 107, Mesa, AZ 85212
Cogburn’s Big Wings
5221 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
In-N-Out
4901 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Target
5110 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
San Tan Village (Shopping Center)
218 E Williams Field Rd Suite 235, Gilbert, AZ 85295
5351 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Starbucks
7001 E Williams Field Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Subway
5999 S Backus Mall, Mesa, AZ 85212
Dunkin Donuts
105 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209
Sage and Barrel Craft Eatery
7215 S Power Rd #107, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
4972 S Power Rd Suite 107, Mesa, AZ 85212
Cogburn’s Big Wings
5221 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
In-N-Out
4901 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Target
5110 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
San Tan Village (Shopping Center)
218 E Williams Field Rd Suite 235, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Polytechnic events
Agritopia Farm Night
Agritopia
300 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85286
Date: September 16
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This is their first monthly night market. The theme is disco night! Enjoy all the hits while you walk around and explore vendor booths.
Public Star Party
Riparian Preserve
Date: September 11
Time: 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Address: 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert AZ
The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month. The event is on the 2nd Friday of each month (weater permitting). The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes.
AZ Festivals
Pioneer Park
526 E. Main St.. Mesa, AZ 85203
Date: Every 2nd Saturday
Time: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
15-25 food trucks, live music, and all kinds of family fun. Free Admission.
Chuckbox
202 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
Cafetal Coffee & Familia
777 S College Ave #101, Tempe, AZ 85281
Happy Joe Coffee
213 E 7th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Snakes & Lattes
20 W 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Board & Brew
1015 S Rural Rd #105, Tempe, AZ 85281
Taco Boys
1015 S Rural Rd #101, Tempe, AZ 85281
Culinary Dropout
149 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Voodoo Donuts
1324 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
202 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
Cafetal Coffee & Familia
777 S College Ave #101, Tempe, AZ 85281
Happy Joe Coffee
213 E 7th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Snakes & Lattes
20 W 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Board & Brew
1015 S Rural Rd #105, Tempe, AZ 85281
Taco Boys
1015 S Rural Rd #101, Tempe, AZ 85281
Culinary Dropout
149 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Voodoo Donuts
1324 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Postino Annex (wine bar)
615 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Novus Corridor
777 S Novus Pl Ste. 100, Tempe, AZ 85281
(North Italia, Blanco Cocina and Cantina, Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Flower Child, Salt & Straw and more)
Cartel Coffee
810 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Sauce Pizza and Wine
705 S Myrtle Ave, Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281
Prince Street Pizza
680 S Mill Ave #102, Tempe, AZ 85281
Pedal Haus
730 S Mill Ave #102, Tempe, AZ 85281
Laymoon Cafe
616 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
615 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Novus Corridor
777 S Novus Pl Ste. 100, Tempe, AZ 85281
(North Italia, Blanco Cocina and Cantina, Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Flower Child, Salt & Straw and more)
Cartel Coffee
810 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Sauce Pizza and Wine
705 S Myrtle Ave, Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281
Prince Street Pizza
680 S Mill Ave #102, Tempe, AZ 85281
Pedal Haus
730 S Mill Ave #102, Tempe, AZ 85281
Laymoon Cafe
616 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Tempe events
Dinosaurs in the Desert
Phoenix Zoo
Opening date: September 26
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
A fun day full of fun and activities!
Tempe Dance Festival
Tempe Town Lake
Date: September 24-26
Time: September 24 and September 25 6:30 p.m.
September 26 6:00 p.m.
Address: 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
A multi-day celebration of Arizona dance at Tempe Center for the Arts, located on Tempe Town Lake
Fall Arizona Restaurant Week
Restaurants valleywide
Dates: September 18-27
Get ready to spice up your dining life during Arizona Restaurant Week. We hope you're hungry!
West Valley campus
First Watch
4261 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Starbucks
4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Jamba Juice
4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Pho Avina
4920 W Thunderbird Rd Suite 110, Glendale, AZ 85306
Desert Swirl
4273 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Siamese Kitchen
4352 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
4261 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Starbucks
4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Jamba Juice
4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Pho Avina
4920 W Thunderbird Rd Suite 110, Glendale, AZ 85306
Desert Swirl
4273 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Siamese Kitchen
4352 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
Ohya Sushi Korean Kitchen and Bar
4920 W Thunderbird Rd #117, Glendale, AZ 85306
Angie’s Prime Grill
4326 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Shaghf Cafe (coffee)
4920 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 115, Glendale, AZ 85306
Black Rock Coffee
3415 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Starbucks
4123 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Lucky Donuts
2510 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 1, Phoenix, AZ 85023
4920 W Thunderbird Rd #117, Glendale, AZ 85306
Angie’s Prime Grill
4326 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Shaghf Cafe (coffee)
4920 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 115, Glendale, AZ 85306
Black Rock Coffee
3415 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Starbucks
4123 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Lucky Donuts
2510 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 1, Phoenix, AZ 85023
West Valley events
22nd Annual Teddy Bear Day
Catlin Court & Old Town in Glendale
Date: September 12
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Explore Glendale for a bear-y fun day of arts and crafts, local vendors, and community activities.
Desert West Night Market
Peoria Sports Complex
Dates: September 5, 19, 26
Time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
This is a lively community gathering that brings together neighbors for after-dark entertainment, food, and creative shopping under the stars.
Seahawks vs. Cardinals
State Farm Stadium
Date: September 20
Time: 1:25 p.m.
Los Angeles
Downtown LA Destinations
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Crypto.com Arena
- Regal Cinema
- Peacock Theater
- Lucky Strike Bowling
- Grammy Museum
- Lazy Dog Restaurant
- Smashburger
Fig@7th
735 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Mendocino Farms
- California Pizza Kitchen
- George's Greek Grill
- Starbucks
- Taste Food Hall
- H&M
- Nordstrom Rack
- Sephora
- Target
- Zara
The BLOC
700 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Starbucks
- Table M
- Marugame Udon
- Hatch
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
- UNIQLO
- Books Kinokuniya
- 7th Street/Metro Center
Restaurants, Coffee & Shopping
Restaurants & Grocery
- Chipotle301 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Dutchess312 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Tocaya Organica801 S Olive St B, Los Angeles, CA 90014
- Habit Burger888 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Panini Kabob Grill600 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Whole Foods788 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Ralphs645 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Coffee & Smoothies
- 6XS 888 S Hope St Ste 123, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Jalsah Coffee1001 S Broadway C, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Quench Juice Bar850 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
- Movita Juice Bar801 S Hope St Apt D, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- 85°C Cafe700 Wilshire Blvd A, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Soro601 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Dre's908 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Andante816 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Verve Coffee Roasters500 Mateo St, Unit 102, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Disclaimer: The businesses and locations listed on this page are provided for informational and convenience purposes only. Arizona State University does not endorse, recommend, sponsor, or have any affiliation with these businesses unless otherwise noted. Business locations, hours, pricing, and services are subject to change without notice.