Lux is a coffee lovers' ultimate paradise. Unique, exotic, local and international blends are all available at this coffee bar located at the North Central Avenue. Although coffee is the highlight, enjoy fresh baked goods every morning as well as light bites and savory mains for lunch and dinner. On the walls, find works by local artists that change every week giving the place an art-gallery like feel. Free Wi-Fi allows you to catch up on work while on your coffee break and the friendly staff makes every customer feel at home. They also have an outdoor seating area. Open till the late, Lux is one of the best places in Phoenix for your caffeine fix.
This friendly, local coffee shop located in Phoenix's Melrose District serves all your favorite hot and cold caffeinated beverages. Copper Star is actually located inside what was a former gas station and it still retains the kitschy mid-modern, architecture. In addition to superb coffee, the kitchen still prepares bagels, sandwiches, smoothies and salads. Whats even better, if you like what you taste, purchase bags of coffee blends and teas from around the world here at the shop itself.
If you want to experience the authentic flavors and aromas of Italy, then try the pizzas at Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana. Every ingredient has been specially selected to replicate the original thin-crust pizzas of Naples that have since spread throughout the world. Starting with a sourdough starter, ultra-fine "00" flour and Mediterranean sea salt, the pizzas are topped with authentic fior di latte mozzarella before being flash-baked in the 905°F (485°C) ovens for 60 to 90 seconds. The menu is incredibly straightforward, featuring traditional antipasti and salad courses before unveiling the numerous pizza variations in stock. For the authentic taste of Naples, make sure to order one of the three traditional pizzas that trace their roots back to 15th Century Italy. What makes this restaurant stand apart from other Italian restaurants is their method, in which the diner is sure to receive a pie in true Neapolitan style. In fact, the oven itself was transported brick-by-brick from the owner's native province of Campania.
Voted as one of the Best New Restaurants by the Phoenix New Times, the Citizen Public House offers a chic ambiance to enjoy a delectable, contemporary American fare. It offers a stellar menu of such delights as Pan Seared Scallops, Pork Belly Pastrami, Deep Sea Red Crab Cakes among others, all to be enjoyed over sips of cocktail, wines and beer. The MidWest Manhattan Cocktail is worth mentioning for its unique taste and blend of ingredients. Enjoy the happy hours between 3p to 6p daily. The classy upholstery and decor also add to the dining experience. The intimate patio as well as the private dining area are good places to have a celebratory dinner with friends.
Matt's Big Breakfast has been covered time and time again by local publications and foodies, elevating this downtown Phoenix diner to legendary status. The uncompromising quality of the ingredients is just the start with spot-on technique and an unchanging menu only adding to what makes this place one of the best for breakfast. The cooks at Matt's whip up perfect eggs, griddlecakes and more hearty mains through the day. A lunch menu is available during the second half of service, although the focus is always placed on the morning fare. Complementary coffee refills top off the appeal of Matt's, a Phoenix highlight that can't be missed.
Inspired by the cuisine of its namesake region, the North Italia is all about natural, home-grown ingredients and offers delicious favorites for their diners. With its rustic ranch decor, community tables and indoor-outdoor bar, the restaurant has a comforting, nostalgic charm. It is not a surprise that simple food reigns here. While the pizza and pasta are made from scratch, the other dishes are prepared daily using only the freshest ingredients. Pair it up with your choice of beverage that complements your fare. North Italia is a wonderful place to spend time with your family and friends over a memorable lunch or dinner.