Where to Eat (and Drink) For Every Meal in the East Valley
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Where: Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Ahwahtukee, Queen Creek, the sliver of Phoenix sandwiched between the 10, the 143, and Sky Harbor
The East Valley, consisting of Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert, is a practically a metro area in itself with nearly a million residents and seemingly never-ending growth. But until recently, it’s been a bit of a dead spot for memorable food, consisting mostly of national chains and third (or fourth) valley locations. Things are improving rapidly though, with East Valley spots getting national attention from the James Beard Foundation, the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and more and more good places opening up in and around the downtown cores. The area may never have the density, high-end wealth, or tourist draw needed to become a true national dining destination, but it’s definitely becoming one of the most sought after places to live.
And don’t forget to add this list to your maps app of choice. Next time you’re in the East Valley, you’ll only be a click away from deliciousness.
Breakfast / Coffee / Carbs
1. Proof
Mesa - 125 W Main St
2a. Chompie’s
Chander - 3481 W Frye Rd
2b. Matt’s Big Breakfast
Gilbert - 3150 E Ray Rd
2c. Peixoto
Chandler - 11 W Boston St
Gilbert - 3150 E Ray Rd
5. Pair Cupworks
Mesa - 31 S Robson
Tempe - 2626 S Hardy Dr
Lunch
1. Tacos Chiwas
Mesa - 127 W Main St
2. Los Reyes de la Torta
Tempe - 1528 E Southern Ave
3a. Paradise Valley Burger
Tempe - 815 E Baseline Rd
3b. Source
Gilbert - 3150 E Ray Rd
3c. Worth Takeaway
Mesa - 218 W Main St
Dinner
1. Kai
Chandler - 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd
2a. All Pierogi Kitchen
Mesa - 1245 W Baseline Rd
2b. Belly
Gilbert - 3150 E Ray Rd
2c. Cocina Chiwas
Tempe - 2001 E Apache Blvd
2d. Espiritu
Mesa - 123 Main St
Dessert
1. Sweet Republic
Tempe - 410 N Scottsdale Rd
2. Cream of the Crop
Gilbert - 3000 E Ray Rd
3. Tracy Dempsey Originals
Tempe - 1325 W University Dr
4. The Great Gadsby
Gilbert - 1030 S Gilbert Rd
5. Topo
Gilbert - 301 N Gilbert Rd
Drinks
1. UnderTow
Gilbert - 3150 E Ray Rd
2. The Brickyard Downtown
Chandler - 85 W Boston St
3. Arizona Wilderness
Gilbert - 721 N. Arizona Ave
4. Cider Corps
Mesa - 31 S Robson
4b. The White Rabbit
Gilbert - 207 N Gilbert Rd
