Best of Glendale
Glendale is the West Valley's sports-and-entertainment capital — home to State Farm Stadium, Desert Diamond Arena, and the Westgate district — plus a historic downtown packed with antique shops and some of the best Mexican food in the Valley. Here's the best of Glendale, from game days and concerts to local restaurants and seasonal events.
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SpotlightHaus Murphy's
"Historic downtown Glendale German biergarten"
A West Valley institution in historic downtown Glendale. Schnitzel, brats, and a long list of German beers under string lights. Generations of regulars, live polka on weekends, and the friendliest patio in the area.
Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery
Premiumrestaurant · Coffee & Tea · Glendale
4.9(392)Jalapeños Sonora Grill
Premiumrestaurant · Tacos · Glendale
4.8(208)Chickii
Premiumrestaurant · Chicken Shop · Glendale
4.7(280)Pad Thai Cafe
Premiumrestaurant · Thai · Glendale
4.6(335)A Touch of European Cafe
Premiumrestaurant · Polish · Glendale
4.6(227)Charcoal Grill
Premiumrestaurant · Mediterranean · Glendale
4.6(199)Cabin Coffee Cafe
Premiumrestaurant · Coffee & Tea · Glendale
4.5(394)Tastea
Premiumrestaurant · Bubble Tea · Glendale
4.5(328)Glendale guides & tips
American Family Fields Guide — Brewers Spring Training
Your complete guide to catching Milwaukee Brewers spring training at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Maryvale — parking, getting there, tickets, and pairing it with other Cactus League parks.
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Best Restaurants for Snowbirds in West Valley AZ
The Phoenix West Valley's dining scene has grown dramatically in recent years. From craft breweries and wine bars to casual Mexican food and lively sports bars near the stadiums, snowbirds will find no shortage of great meals in Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, and beyond.
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Phoenix Weekend Brunch Guide 2026
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the best weekend brunch in Phoenix and the surrounding metro. From West Valley game-day spots to Scottsdale patio dining and East Valley staples, here is how to plan your Phoenix brunch weekend.
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Mountain Biking in West Valley Phoenix AZ
The Phoenix West Valley has a growing mountain bike scene with desert singletrack, technical loops, and beginner-friendly trails across Glendale, Peoria, and the White Tank Mountains.
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Great breakfast in the West Valley means more than fast food and hotel buffets. These are the restaurants in Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, and Goodyear that locals actually drive to on weekend mornings.
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Cave Creek AZ Day Trip — Wild West North of Phoenix
Cave Creek is a small Wild West town just 35 minutes north of Phoenix that somehow still feels like the frontier. Great bars, horseback riding, desert trails, and real cowboy culture make it one of the easiest and most satisfying day trips from the Valley.
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What is Glendale, Arizona known for?
Glendale is known for State Farm Stadium (Cardinals), Desert Diamond Arena, the Westgate Entertainment District, historic downtown antique shops, and Glendale Glitters holiday lights.
What are the best things to do in Glendale?
Catch a Cardinals game or concert at State Farm Stadium, explore Westgate's restaurants and bars, browse historic downtown's antique district, and try the local taquerias.
Is there good Mexican food in Glendale?
Yes — Glendale is one of the best spots in the West Valley for Mexican food, with family taquerias serving birria, Sonoran hot dogs, and carne asada along 59th Avenue and downtown.