Best of Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix is the heart of the metro — Chase Field, Footprint Center, the Roosevelt Row arts district, First Fridays, and a dense, walkable core of restaurants, rooftop bars, and museums all linked by light rail. Here's the best of downtown Phoenix, from sports and nightlife to arts and culture.
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Pizzeria Bianco
Premiumrestaurant · Italian / Pizza · Phoenix
4.0(3,778)The Coffee Builders
Premiumrestaurant · Coffee & Tea · Phoenix
4.9(643)Peace Cream
Premiumrestaurant · Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt · Phoenix
4.9(337)Window Coffee Bar
Premiumrestaurant · Coffee & Tea · Phoenix
4.8(619)Sushi Friend
Premiumrestaurant · Sushi Bars · Phoenix
4.8(493)Kiss Pollos Estilo Sinaloa
Premiumrestaurant · Mexican · Phoenix
4.8(308)Pueblo
Premiumrestaurant · Nurseries & Gardening · Phoenix
4.8(228)Cafe Balkan
Premiumrestaurant · Modern European · Phoenix
4.8(207)Case Study
Premiumrestaurant · Coffee & Tea · Phoenix
4.8(204)Best Donuts
Premiumrestaurant · Donuts · Phoenix
4.8(195)Fantasia Crystals
Premiumvenue · Phoenix
4.8(179)xolo coffee
Premiumrestaurant · Coffee & Tea · Phoenix
4.8(169)Downtown Phoenix guides & tips
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Read guide →Downtown Phoenix FAQ
What is downtown Phoenix known for?
Downtown Phoenix is known for Chase Field and Footprint Center, the Roosevelt Row arts district, First Fridays art walk, rooftop bars, museums, and a walkable, light-rail-connected core.
What are the best things to do in downtown Phoenix?
Catch a Suns or Diamondbacks game, explore Roosevelt Row and First Fridays, hit the rooftop bars and restaurants, and visit the Phoenix Art Museum or Heard Museum.
Is downtown Phoenix walkable?
Yes — downtown Phoenix is one of the Valley's most walkable areas, with sports venues, restaurants, bars, and museums close together and connected by the Valley Metro light rail.