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This page is designed as a list of places to find food in the downtown Tempe, Arizona (Arizona State University) area. I maintain this list as a nice reference for friends and anyone who happens to run across it and has a use for it. I am always willing to take suggestions for new listings; please feel free to email me.

Most of these places are in walking distance of ASU. Some are a bit far and one or two you may want a car for. I would say check out a map of the local area before heading to someplace if you are not sure. But 90% of this stuff is a 5-10 minute walk from Campus. Also, please note that any of the scanned menus you see were done by me and my not be up to date. Unless they are a link to the restaurant's own web page, assume they are to give you an idea of what foods a place has, not the prices.

Another Viewer request.... I have added some links to coupons for places that I know have them. I have indicated this is there for you by putting a flashing dollar sign in the what they have box for these places, right by the link.

Coffee Places



The Place The Phone Number What they have

Where they are

3 Roots Coffee House (480) 966-4949 Coffee breakfast and lunch menu, rotates through various things Just South of 10th Street on the West side of Mill
Charlie's Cafes at ASU   Coffee and Snacks Located in the Architecture Building, College of Law, Hayden Library, and Honors College Buildings. Nice and on Campus
Coffee Plantaion (480)829-7878 Coffee and Snacks Just South of 6th Street on the West Side of Mill.
Cupz (480)557-5245 Coffee Sandwhiches, soups and snack Open 6AM to 10PM. See their webpage for the menu 1/4 Block North of University on College; East side of the street
Ejoy Cafe (480)237-0569 Some sandwich and snack bits and beverages for you to enjoy while surfing the internet. Check out their menu. 1/4 block East of Mill on the South side of 7th Street
Mill's End Espresso (480)829-0755 Coffe Shop and Creperie. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner On the West side of Mill, just South of 3rd Street.
Muse Coffee House (480)967-8471 Coffe Shop, they have coffee, tea, some food bits. In the shopping center on the North West side of Terrace and Lemon. You can take either street from Rural to the East to get there
Romancing the Bean (480) 951-3063 Coffe Shop, with a breakfast and lunch menu. North East corner of Mill and Rio Salado in the Smith Barney Building.

Seattle's Best
(480)921-8659 Coffee and Sancks 7th Street and Mill inside of the Border's Bookstore
Starbucks Coffee (480)966-7228 Coffee and Sancks North West corner of 5th street and Mill, Also several locations on campus

Tasty Treats


Cold Stone Creamery (480)966-9199 Ice Cream Inside the MU 1st floor by the North doors. Or if you are out and about: West Side of Mill just South of 5th Street.
Jamba Juice (480)727-7130 Smoothies and cold treat stuff that is good for you Basement of the MU

Everyday Food


The Place The Phone Number What they have Where they are
Applebee's (480)736-1100 Salad, steak, assorted food and drinks
see the menu
South East Corner of Broadway and Rural
Baja Fresh (480)446-3116 Mexican Grill.. so they have the Tacos and such things One + 1/2 Block West of ASh on the North side of University
Bisonwitches (480)894-9104 Soup, Sandwhiched, Salads and Appetizers. It is good tasting stuff and they have beer to go with it. Check out the menu On 6th Street about 1/2 block East of Mill. If you go down the street to the enterance to the parking garage they are on the corner of the brickyard building just to the East of the driveway.
Blue Nile Cafe (480)377-1113 Ethiopian Vegtable Dishes One have block East of Rural on University, in the back corner of the building with kinkos in it
Blue Agave (480)967-4848 Mexican Food "traditional with and asian flare" is what they claim On the West Side of Mill about a half block Notrh of 5th Street
Boston's Pizza (480)517-6969 Pizza, sandwiches, salads and pasta. See their menu. On the North West corner of University and Farmer. A bit of a walk from Campus
Bruegger's Bagels (480)517-9000 This takes a lot of figuring.... but they have bagels
See their menu
Halfway between 10th and 11th Streets on the West side of Mill
Burger King (480)968-7226 They make it your way 1/2 block West of Mill on the South side of University. Also a Location in the Basement of the MU
Campbell's Soup (480)965-2305 I think I will make you Guess Main Level of the MU
Cafe Istanbul (480)731-9499 Middle Eastern Eats A block and 1/4 South of University on Rural (East Side)
Char's Thai Resturant (480)967-6013 Thai Food 1/2 block East of Rural on the South side of University
Chick-fil-A (480)727-7619 Things that involve chicken MU Main Level
Chili's Grill (480)838-8441 Tex-Mex grill stuff South East corner of Univesity and Mill
Chompies List it they could Lots and lots of Stuff, NY style Deli Foods plus some 1/2 mile East of Rural on University (North side)
Chuck Box (480)368-4712 Char Broiled Burgers and the like North East corner of Forest and University, follow the smoke
College Street Deli (480)966-9254 Subs, Salad, and other Deli Stuff 1/2 block North of University on College Ave. (West side)

Corleone's
(480)966-8558 Cheese Steaks and assorted Philly food South of 4th Street on the East side of Mill
Corner Market (480)965-2305 It is like a market, trapped in the MU Main Level of the MU
Cupz (480)557-5245 Coffee Sandwhiches, soups and snack Open 6AM to 10PM. See their webpage for the menu 1/4 Block North of University on College; East side of the street
Del Taco I gave up getting it =) Fast Mexican food... plus brugers and fries. the menu is on their webpage. Check out the coupon for Del Taco About 1 block East of Rural on the North side of University
Delhi Palace (480)921-2200 Indian Food Just East of Rural on University (south side) In Kinko's complex
Desert Greens Cafe (480)968-4831 Vegetarian Dishes Two blocks West of Mill on University, in the co-op
Dilly's Deli (480)929-0111 Sandwhiches and soup that is so very good
menu
One + 1/2 Block West of ASh on the North side of University
Dog House (480)967-3647 Hot Dogs and Fries, all with the option of chili on them. Good and interesting buns Half a block West of Farmer on University, you cannot miss the neon hot dogs sign
Domino's Pizza (480)968-5555 Cheap Pizza Delivery They bring it to you if you dare to eat it
Ducks Resturant and Sports Lounge (480)968-3451 American food, breakfast lunch and dinner. Located in the Holiday Inn at the Southeast corner of Apache and Rural
Eba Cafe (480)784-2292 Boba Tea (Bubble Tea), Asian Food, Curry. On the east side of Forest between 7th and University
Einstein Bros Bagels (480)303-6606 Bagels, sandwiches and snacking stuff North West corner of University and Rural in Cornerstone Mall. Also a location in the MU (first floor North West corner)
El Pollo Supremo (480)966-3713 Mexican Food On the South side of University, Two blocks West of Mill
Extreme Pita 480-303-7482 Stuff in Pita; Check out their menu. 1/4 block North of University on College; East side of the street
Fatburger (480)449-9002 Some you just have to figure out from their names A bit North of 5th Street on the West side of Mill
Filiberto's (480)966-5091
(apache location)
Your classic open all night grease filled mexican food Two Locations: The West side of Mill about 1/4 block South of University; At the corner of Apache and Dorsey
Flip Flops Island Grill (480)967-7744 Island Food, which seems to be stuff like burgers and pizza plus other things, just that it is apparently from and Island. 1/2 block West of College on University, just west of the Newman Center
Gumby's Pizza (480)921-3278 Pizza... and related pizza place items. You can order online from their website. Just south of Broadway on the East side of Rural. In the Officemax complex
Gus' New York Pizza (480)829-3995 Pizza... 1/2 block East of Rural on the south side of University... in the back of the kinkos plasa
Greasy Tony's (480)894-6100 Cheese Steaks, other assorted bits and things A bit to the East of the intersection of University and Rural, on the South side of University.
Hooters (480)967-2222 Wings and beer.. that is what they claim you go there for South East corner of 5th and Mill on the 2nd floor. Above BD's
Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs (480)840-7500 Pizza, Subs, Salad and wings
check out the menu
South Side of Lemon Street, 1 block East of Rural
Ihop (480)894-9220 Breakfast stuff and the normal Ihop selection. Check out the coupon for Ihop Just West of College on the South side of Apache

India Bistro
(480)557-0022 Indian Food North West Corner of University and Forest
Islands (480)929-9769 "Fine Burgers and Drinks"
Glance at the menu
The west side of Mill and 7th street, back by Centerpoint.
Jack In The Box (480)967-8570 About the same thing that they all do... watch the commercials 1/4 block North of University on the East side of Mill
Julio's Too (480)829-6800 Mexican 1/2 block south of 5th Street on College (West side)
Kyoto Bowl (480)894-9888 Oriental bowl food
Check out the menu
Block North of Apache on Rural
Little Szechuan (480)966-7660 Chinese University and Wilson.
Long Wongs (480)894-2200 Wings and Burgers
They no longer have little things like beer or live music
Half a block South of University on the West side of Mill
Macayo's (480)966-6677 Mexican Food
See the menu
3rd Street and Ash
Ma'i Isaland Grill (480)966-6533 Pacific Island Grilled Stuff North side of University Just East of Myrthle in the Arches
McDonald's (480)829-6604 If you do not know you are not from this planet 1/4 Block North of Apache on the East side of Rural
Mein Bowl (480)727-7619 Chinese food in a bowl.... Mmmmmm stupid concept names.....

Main Level of MU

Panda Express (480)727-7619 Chinese food on a plate this time
Check out their menu

East Side of College, Just North of University in the ASU foundation building

Pandinis (480)727-7619 Itilian food, brick oven pizza, salads, sandwhiches and pastas Main level of the MU
Papa John's Pizza (480)829-3434

Pizza Delivery to ASU,
You can order online as well

They bring it to you. Order online as well
Pete's Fish and Chips (480)968-6265 I think that the name gives it away, but you can see the menu About 1 block East of Rural on Apache, on the South side of the street
Pho Nhat (480)967-1888 Vietnamese and Chinese 1/4 block East of Rural on the South side of University. In the Kinko's plasa on the south end next to Gus' Pizza
Phoenicia Cafe (480)967-8009 Really Good Mediterranean Food. Check out their menu North West corner of Forest and 7th street
Pita Jungle (480)804-0234 Healthy food, pita, meatless burgers... mediterranean North West Corner of Dorsey and Apache
Pita Pit (480)446-7482 Pitas YO! Check out the menu 1/2 block west of Forest on the North side of University. Located behind the Alphagraphics.
Pizza Hut (480)727-7619 Pizza and Stuff Main level of the MU
Port of Subs 480-446-0790 Subs and Sandwhiches; Check out their menu. 1/4 block North of University on College; East side of the street
Priya Did not see one for this location Indian Food 1/4 block North of Terrace on the West Side of Rural
Quizno's Subs (480)967-6200 Toasted Subs 1/4" Block South of 3rd street on the West side of Mill
Restaurant Mexico (480)967-3280 Good Mexican Food, made the way it should be Block and a half East of Mill on University (North side)
Rinaldi's on Third (480)921-9344 NY Italian-style Deli and Resturant. Open for Breakfast and Lunch (Outdoor Seating) South Side of 3rd Street, Just a bit West of Mill

Rollerz
(480)446-9063 Wraps made to how you want them, or how they make then
Check out the menu
East Side of Mill 1/2 Block South 4th Street
Ruby Tuesday (480)303-9660 Lots of food stuff (til midnight)
Yet another online menu
North East corner of Mill and University
Sabuddy (480)894-8387 Israeli resturant with good food South West corner of University and Hardy
Sack's Art of Sandwhicherie (480)966-9266 Yummy sandwhich creations In the Tempe Center on the South East corner of Univerity and Mill. Back in the Southeast corner of the building complex.
Sahara Middleastern Resturant (480)966-1971 Hmmm, I think the name gives it away South East Corner of Mill and University
Salsa Rico (480)727-7619 Mexican Grill, Baja Style Main level of the MU
Sammy's Wood Fired Pizza (480)967-6444 Well Wood Fired Pizza which taste good, but the place seems a bit high priced for what you are getting
See the menu
Just South of 4th on the West side of Mill
Samurai Sams (480)858-0011 Teriyaki Foods and wraps
See their menu like thing.
North West corner of University and Rural in Cornerstone Mall.
Saki's Pacific Rim Cafe (480)968-7300 Stuff from the Pacific Rim of course.... Wonderful for you trendy people 1/2 block West of Mill on the South side of 7th street, just across from the Harkins Theater
Schlotzsky's (480)965-3717 Sandwiches, Soup, and Salad Basement of the MU
Silver Mine Subs (480) 317-3040 Subs
Check out their menu
On the West side of Mill Ave. Between 4th and 5th Streets
Slices (480)966-4681 Pizza by the slice (very good) Just East of Mill on 6th Street (south side)
Squeez on Mill (480)968-5354 Deli and Beverage Specialsith (smoothies, snacks and "international beverages") West Side of Mill, just North of 7th Street Suite #102
Subway (480)829-7213 You have seen the TV ads About 1/4 block West of Forest on University. It is back in the building but if you keep your eyes open you will see it without a problem.
Sunny's Pizza (480)968-6666 Pizza and Pasta About Halfway between Rural and McClintock on University (South side).
Sushi 101 (480)317-0101 Japanese food and Sushi Northeast corner of University and Rural.
Taco Bell I gave up looking =) Listen to whatever the TV ads say they have these days Main level of the MU, or off campus at Northeast corner of Apache and Rural, sorta the border of campus.
Taco del mar They did not give a number for this location. Tacos, Burritos... that sort of stuff.
Check out their menu
On Mill Ave, South of 4th Street on the West side of Mill
Teriyaki Stix (480)350-9929 Well it is Teriyaki and there are sticks involved. This place is part of Hogi Yogi Block East of Mill on University (Norht side) next to Mama's Pizza
Ted's Charcoal Broiled Hot Dogs (480)968-6678 Hot Dogs, Burgers and many other things cooked over Charcoal when you order it. South West corner of Broadway and McClintock
Thai Basil (480)968-9250 Mostly Vegetarian Thai Food South East Corner of University and Wilson, 1 block West of Farmer
Union Market (480)727-7619 A Market place in the MU, lots of Snacks, Sandwhiches, drinks and other goodies Main level of the MU
Uno's (480)968-1300 Pizza, slightly upscled and $$
See the menu, even if it could be arranged in a more sane manner
North West corner of 7th street and Mill
Wendy's (480)966-3092 Well it is a Wendy's, so ask Dave 1/4 block South of Apache on the West side of Rural
Whataburger (480)921-3501 Bugers, chicken, and all kinds of stuff. Drive through open 24 hours 1/4 block South of Apache on the West side of Rural just past Wendy's
Wienerschnitzel/Tastee Freez (480)377-8400 Hot dogs, burgers, ice cream treats. Who could ask for anything more.
check out the menu
1/4 block South of University on the West side of McClintock, just pas the corner gas station
Z-Tejas Grill (480)377-1170 mexican Grill with good food and good drinks
The menu can be seen at their website
1/2 block West of Mill on the North side of 6th
Zero Subs (480)557-8081 Subs and stuff
Check out their menu
In cornerstone on the back side... located at the Northeast corner of University and Rural

Finer Dining

(well slower and a bit more expensive food anyways)


Bamboo Club (480)967-1286 Unique menu form Far East, Pacific Rim and Asia (Thank you handy flyer)
Take a look at the menu
1/2 block South of 7th Street on the East side of Mill. It is upstairs when you get to the giant open area of the building.
Caffe Boa (480)968-9112 Italian
See the menu
At the North West corner of 4th Street and Mill Ave.

Grilled Expedition
(480)968-1114 Things cooked over an live oak and mesquite.... Mmmmm burning wood. Go to the website to check out the menu. 1/4 block West of Millon the South side of 7th Street
House of Tricks (480)968-1114 Wine good food and slightly classy (thanks EM)
Check out their menus
North side of 7th street between Mill and Forest
Monti's La Casa Vieja (480)967-7594 Steak House
see their menu
South West corner of Mill and Rio Salado
My Big Fat Greek Resturant (480)366-5883 Greek Stuff and other assorted foods. 1/2 block South of 5th street on the East side of Mill
Nello's (480)897-2060 Pizza and Italian food North East corner of Southern and McClintock. Not walking distance form Campus. Get a Coupon
Oregano's Pizza Bistro (480)858-0501 This is one where the name should give it away, but they have pizza and Italian food stuffs for your eating pleasure On the South side of University about 1/2 block West of Farmer.
P.F. Chang's (480)731-4600 Chinese Food with nice atmosphere Check out the menu North West corner of University and Mill
Ra Sushi (480)303-9800 Lets see... perhaps Sushi 1/2 block North of 5th on the East side of Mill

Bars and Brewpubs


ACME Roadhouse (480)517-1818 Steak house with plently of beer and other drinks.... They were voted "Most interesting restrooms" by a trendy paper thing About 1/2 block South of University on Rural, East side (its on SE corner of Rural and 8th Street).
Bisonwitches (480)894-9104 Soup, Sandwhiched, Salads and Appetizers. It is good tasting stuff and they have beer to go with it. Check out the menu On 6th Street about 1/2 block East of Mill. If you go down the street to the enterance to the parking garage they are on the corner of the brickyard building just to the East of the driveway.
Casey Moore's (480)968-9935 Bar food with soup 2 blocks West of Mill and 1 block South of University
Devil House (480)517-1188 Its' a bar, with a name hinting towards ASU's mascot On the East side of Rural, South of University (just past the gas station)
Dos Gringos Tempe (480)968-7879 Gringo Mexican Food and Drinks
See the menu
On the South side of 8th Street about 1/2 block east of Rural. Please do not be a moron and park in the bike lane, that is all I ask =)
Fat Tuesdays (480)449-9002 Very nice frozen drink things... useful when it is 115 outside Half Way between 6th and 7th streets on the West side of Mill
Four Peaks Brewery (480)303-9967 GREAT! food and fresh beer made there On 8th street between Rural and McClintock. Down on the McClintock end and on the North side
Fumbles (480)967-2536 Sports Bar, all that must be said 1/2 block South of 5th on College, upstairs on the West side of the street.
Gordon Biersch Brewery (480)736-0033 Corperate "local brew" thing going on with decent food the $ North West corner of 5th and Mill
Improv (480)921-9717 Comedy Club with some food and Drink
See their menu
The Northeast corner of University and Rural, the building that goes down University on the 2nd floor
Library Bar and Grill (480)929-2922 Tis a bar, be hip, be cool.... go there South East corner of 5th Street and Mill
Maloney's (480)894-22247 Bar Food and Beer
see their menu
On the South side of University about a block East of Rural
Mill Ave Cue Club (480)966-0068 Play pool and have some drinks... they will get you food but it comes from elsewhere and is marked up. Just South of 6th Street on Mill (East side)
Minder Binder's (480)966-1911 Bar, with an assortment of food and live music... some outdoorness to the place too. Just to the North of McClintock and University, on the East side of McClintock. Look for the wagon out front.
Owl's Nest (480)967-3060 Some Pool, some social space, some drinks and food from the Hooters below. Not to mention it was nominated in Playboy for Tempe's bar with best drink specials. On the Southeast corner of Mill and 5th Street, go up to the third floor
Rula Bula (480)929-9500 Irish pub with food and beer, bit unscale price wise, but yummy food
Check out their menu
4th street and Mill on the east side of Mill. It is the yellow and blue building.
Six Shooters Sports Bar (480)557-6820 OK Bar Food and Beer, plus you can see sports on lots of large TVs On the East side of Rural. 1/2 block South of University
Tavern on Mill (480) 967-5887 Little bar on Mill, live music and such On the West side of Mill, down 4th Street to your right. There is a nice sign there you cannot really miss.
Vine Tavern & Eatery (480)894-2662 Decent Bar food and drinks
Check out their specials on AZeats
Just West of Rural on Apache (south side).

Zuma Grill
(480)829-6775 Sandwhiches and bar food. Place took away the neighborhood bar feel of old. 1/4 Block South of 6th Street on the East side of Mill

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All of the stuff listed on this page is close to ASU. If you want some more general food information on food in the Phoenix area go to AZeats.







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