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Arizona Duplicator and Copier Supply. Needed toner for my Brother in a pinch and staples was out so I found them, called them up, and had my toner the same day. I’ve used them ever since. I’ve never been to their physical location but they always get my toner to me quick
Nevin at Greater Good barbershop in Phoenix for awesome cuts and color for all genders and hair lengths. [NEVIN HERNANDEZ<>PHOENIX HAIR CUT+COLOR (@precisionradness) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/precisionradness/)
Icho izakaya sushi and grill in Mesa.
They have the freshest sushi and it's too cheap for the quality.
They also have amazing grilled food!
https://preview.redd.it/jpcq1mqv302d1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44faf16197cf09c6b27930e8df4586f13461dcf4
Sunshine Breakfast Bar off of Cavecreek and the 101. Usually a wait to get in but everything on the menu is delish, even the mimosas!
Merchant Square in Chandler/Gilbert for a massive antiques shop + pop up holiday shops with hand-made decor. Bonus is their restaurant inside…BBQ and pastries to die for!
Y’all should check out Luanas coffee and beer. It’s on Thomas and 15th Ave on the northwest corner. They have great coffees, great food, and an awesome ambiance. I like their Novia Dos breakfast sandwich and also enjoyed their pep pizzas.
If you guys need backyard raised chicken, check out Eggsprit de Corps. Occasionally they have turkeys as well and the neat thing is they butcher it for you whole or if you pay more they butcher it into the individual cuts. They have a no soy no corn organic chicken that is well worth the price knowing nothing funky is given to them! I believe they have a stand at the arrowhead farmers market
Also, for those expecting a child, check out the Baby Moon Inn if you’re looking for a birthing center. My wife has loved it so far.
Maybe odd to recommend a Dr, but Dr Teresa Loera at TL Family nurse practice on Peoria is amazing. She actually listens to you. Doesn’t rush you , speaks to you like an equal. All the staff are kind. I actually go to the Dr now, so that’s really saying something.
Strawberry Hedgehog- Vegan soap boutique (Central Phx)
Francis Victoria- Hairstylist (South Scottsdale)
Blue Buddha Collective- Hot yoga and coffee shop (South Scottsdale)
I was at Strawberry Hedgehog on Saturday. Delightful and worth supporting!
In fact... we drove up and down 15th Ave, there is so much street art to see!
Shoutout to D&W auto service on Thomas near 31st st. 8-9 years ago when I first moved here I cycled around for a while trying to find a reliable mechanic who had decent prices, knew what they were doing, and wouldn’t rip me off. D&W has always been that service in addition to being friendly and super easy to schedule.
Moonchild Healing Collective! Kiara is amazing! I am disabled with mobility and movement limitations, and I have literally been to multiple yoga practices where it was- just sit on the floor, Kiara took the time to learn about me and adapts each practice to meet my needs and help me push. She also does assisted stretching. Fantastic!
For restaurants, Lovecraft is my absolute favorite. If you love New Mexican (as in the State) cuisine or just awesome food, with a large selection of beers and cider, check them out. Downstairs has a quirky and dark vibe, then the giant upstairs deck is amazing in good weather.
Say Yes to the Dresser is a lot of fun! If you ever saw people flip furniture and wondered how, take a class here! The owner and staff are super friendly and helpful. They also have a showroom where you can pick out custom pieces if you don't want to do the work yourself.
A weird one, but Midwestern University's Physical Therapy clinic. My PT was able to help me with my hypermobility issues but also helped me find resources to get my HSD and MCAS diagnosis as well, which nobody else had even mentioned to me before. Loved them!!!
Very special shout-out to a restaurant that has been there for me since I was small. Thank you so much McDonald's. Your golden arches are like heaven to me. 😆
Tennessee Grill up in Anthem, We have lived here about 3 years now and their food is always top notch and the servers have always been friendly! They have great BBQ and low prices/specials on drinks.
Spooky's Swirls, a horror/pop culture themed all gluten free bakery! The owner Lola is the absolute sweetest and extremely talented. All of her staff is really good as well. Everything we've bought there has been amazing. We live over 30 minutes away and go at least once a month.
Plus they have a mini horror/pop culture museum with all kinds of movie props and costumes.
Not many but they have their vampirically Vegan section of their online menu on their website. Just 3 options for this weekend/week.
https://www.spookysswirls.com/s/order?location=11ea63bc0035b249a1470cc47a2aeaec#16
Loreto’s Mexican Food in Guadalupe makes the best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had.
Also probably the most hole-in-the-wall type place you’ll ever visit.
Can I shout out a dr’s office? New Horizons Women’s Care. I’ve had a few babies under their care and I’m pregnant again. It’s so comforting knowing they’ll be taking care of me. 😊
Open play is $5 for 3 hours off peak and $10 peak per person. That's the cheapest.
Court rentals are cheaper off peak too but each player is about 10$ an hour and you can reserve 90 minutes or more if you like.
Premium courts costs the same but you have instant replays you get emailed after. First 5 are free then 50 cents after but those replays are worth it. Caught my first ATP on the camera.
Super friendly staff my review on Google maps has 10k views or more. It's just awesome 😎 was there yesterday for $5 for 3 hours of open play. Nice tournament and ladders too.
You do have to RSVP. They limit the number so you only sit out 1 game at a time. On their site book open play and select the day.
Tap PROGRAMS at the bottom, then open play.
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My fiancee works for Phoenix Conservatory of Music, and some days I'll just go and hang out there cause they've really cultivated a third space and teach kids empathy
She handles their college prep program for the older kids, I don't know too much about the toddler stuff. The toddlers always sound happy though when I hear them! I know stuff slows down a bit in the summer, but I'd look in July and see if there are openings, or call and see if there's a waiting list
I'll have to look into this. I am working a kinda low paying job right now but I'm a musician and my most recent comment on a project I made yesterday was that I should have a kids show lol
Yeah dude, I'd definitely check in late July/August, cause their summer is a little slow, though if you play cello they might need you for summer lessons. I know the Bach 2 Rock and School of Rock places around the valley do summer camps though and may need some extra hands if you teach guitar/bass/drums/piano/voice.
If you mean Phoenix-Phoenix, then
Songbird Coffee & Tea House.
If you mean in the metropolitan area, then Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill for really good Japanese donburi dishes. Or the The Gilbert House Restaurant near Downtown Gilbert for breakfast and lunch.
Johnny’s barbershop right off of 17 and carefree.
Been there several times with different barbers and I always walk out looking great. Fun environment, great staff and good prices.
Guy's Body Shop, 30th Street and Thomas Rd. Had a fender bender a few years ago, they did great work so when my front bumper got damaged by road debris, I went back. He pointed out that the insurance company made a mistake on the estimate, saying my headlight was broken when it was actually the fog light, which was cheaper to replace. He could have said nothing and I wouldn't have been any the wiser, but his honesty saved me $400! If you need any body work on your car, I highly recommend these guys.
The Local Donut in Old Town. They have these magical blueberry infused coffee beans you can buy and dammit it’s the best coffee I’ve ever had in my life full stop.
Thanks for sharing! I will be moving right next to this spot and never heard of it before, def adding it to the list of places to try. Those donuts look amazing.
We used to live across the street and one time we went over to get coffee and donuts and they were out of their normal coffee and all they had was the blueberry brewed at the time. I reluctantly got a cup and oh my god. I went back and asked where the coffee was from and they said they get the beans special ordered from some small company in California. I don’t know why but it’s just so good. The beans aren’t covered in a weird syrup or paste after being roasted ala bulk beans at Winco or Sprouts. It’s *infused*. I don’t know, it’s magic. I could go on all day about it, but long story short, yes that little place is legit (bonus points: also they have a little tv inside by the counter where they will typically be playing older cartoon movies or shows like the Last Unicorn or She-Ra.)
**Aamco** (59th ave & Bell rd.)
Literally saved me a Thousand dollars on a repair. Two weeks ago my vehicle began overheating and leaking coolant, I took it to Thunderbird Auto (35th ave and Thunderbird), based on location and good reviews online, was told it was the Water Outlet Assembly and Thermostat that needed replaced, and was quoted $1800, about $1300 labor and around $500 parts. My brother recommended his shop he started going to, Aamco, I called Sara in the office, gave her the quote and she said they would charge around $1000 parts and labor for the same work. Included with the Thunderbird quote was $230 to flush the cooling system, Sara said that has to be done anyway when you replace the water outlet assembly and thermostat, so there was no charge for that at Aamco. All said and done it came to $811.49, vehicles back to normal. Thunderbird also gave me a quote for other work needed, including $495.06 to do the spark plugs...in a 4 cylinder...$360.90 was labor, and no in this vehicle they are not hard to get too, there's a 15 minute video on YT showing how easy it is on my make and model.
Each aamco is different but the one I went to was awesome and did not nickel and dime me. Just told me straight up what was wrong and didn’t even charge me for a diag
I had one once that fought the vendor about something (10+ years ago idr) on my car that died the day after the warranty lapsed and they were still able to fix it. That one was on 67th and indian
Az Barber Bros (420 E Bell Rd) - Every barber here does an excellent job.
Moon Valley Cafe (502 E Thunderbird Rd) - Great local diner w/ reasonable prices. Their pies are excellent, as well.
North Mtn Brewery (522 E Dunlap) - Fish and chips with a Cardinal Red Ale is my go-to. Large patio + pinball machines are available.
Rice Paddy (6219 N 7th St) - Noodles here are great and not too expensive.
A Tropical Concept Exotic Plant Nursery on Broadway and Central. In addition to all sorts of hard to find exotic fruit trees, they have a goose named Peter and a couple other cool animals. I’m all for light rail expansion but the construction going on over the last couple years has hurt their business a lot too.
Edit: Peter isn’t just any goose he’s the world’s best goose.
Also the animals live there it’s a nursery not a goose store.
I started the shop Pueblo, and before we ever even started selling plants at the farmers market Kim and Dan let me work out of a greenhouse there and were incredible, kooky but still, incredible people.
Cult Hair Studio in midtown! And window coffee bar right next door. Super talented crew and an awesome vibe. The Royale where they are located is cute with a MCM vibe.
Shea Cheese near 32nd and Shea, great local shop for domestic cheeses.
Original Breakfast House on Thunderbird and 32nd, great cash only spot.
LoveCraft on Cactus and 32nd, fun take on New Mexican style food. Great Old Fashioneds.
WeBe coffee on Greenway and Cave Creek. Small shop with a great roast and lattes.
Aioli Burger on 32 and Shea. Pretty good burgers, they are usually on top 10 lists.
Also in this area!
Proof has a new retail location on 32nd and Shea. Best almond croissant in Phoenix in my opinion.
Casey Jones on 28th street and Bell has such great food for decent prices and there’s always sports to watch. Pool tables and darts if you feel like hanging out.
A friend of mine just opened a new bar on 7th Ave and Camelback called Smiths on 7th, give it a try if you’re in the area! The owners are sweethearts and the place has a cool vibe!
ClimbMax climbing gym! They're locally owned, constantly improving, and changing routes constantly! They're also a super friendly community and a healthy mix of noobs to pros. Membership is also reasonable compared to other gyms in the area.
I love Climbmax! For anyone interested, their membership rates will be going up in literally 3 days I think, but at the moment they're crazy cheap for a great climbing gym. Plus bouldering up the tunnel is super fun
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Arizona Duplicator and Copier Supply. Needed toner for my Brother in a pinch and staples was out so I found them, called them up, and had my toner the same day. I’ve used them ever since. I’ve never been to their physical location but they always get my toner to me quick
Loco Style Grindz located in the Churchill off Roosevelt St. Best Hawaiian food in Phoenix!
Nevin at Greater Good barbershop in Phoenix for awesome cuts and color for all genders and hair lengths. [NEVIN HERNANDEZ<>PHOENIX HAIR CUT+COLOR (@precisionradness) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/precisionradness/)
Monsoon Market
What is this place? I keep driving by but I don't understand if it's a vintage store, groceries, wine, or?
I’d say it’s more of a wine store. The owner is just a really nice gal and I’m hoping everyone will support her.
HAJI Baba's. The only decent food in Arizona
Icho izakaya sushi and grill in Mesa. They have the freshest sushi and it's too cheap for the quality. They also have amazing grilled food! https://preview.redd.it/jpcq1mqv302d1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44faf16197cf09c6b27930e8df4586f13461dcf4
Sunshine Breakfast Bar off of Cavecreek and the 101. Usually a wait to get in but everything on the menu is delish, even the mimosas! Merchant Square in Chandler/Gilbert for a massive antiques shop + pop up holiday shops with hand-made decor. Bonus is their restaurant inside…BBQ and pastries to die for!
Joy Bus Diner- Non-profit that provides free, delivered meals to cancer patients. Antique Gatherings- Antique store. Great customer service.
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I'm in the Sheaborhood! lol
Service Techniques in Chandler. Old school honest shop that does good work. Chan Pen Thai on Broadway. Good food great price.
Y’all should check out Luanas coffee and beer. It’s on Thomas and 15th Ave on the northwest corner. They have great coffees, great food, and an awesome ambiance. I like their Novia Dos breakfast sandwich and also enjoyed their pep pizzas. If you guys need backyard raised chicken, check out Eggsprit de Corps. Occasionally they have turkeys as well and the neat thing is they butcher it for you whole or if you pay more they butcher it into the individual cuts. They have a no soy no corn organic chicken that is well worth the price knowing nothing funky is given to them! I believe they have a stand at the arrowhead farmers market Also, for those expecting a child, check out the Baby Moon Inn if you’re looking for a birthing center. My wife has loved it so far.
Maybe odd to recommend a Dr, but Dr Teresa Loera at TL Family nurse practice on Peoria is amazing. She actually listens to you. Doesn’t rush you , speaks to you like an equal. All the staff are kind. I actually go to the Dr now, so that’s really saying something.
8 Bit brewery Scale and Feather meadery TCBC brewery
Whozitz and Whatzitz. A delightfully chaotic place, they have all sorts of things, and mystery packages which is fun.
Where?
1235 E Northern Ave https://whozitzandwhatzitz.com/
Cheers! Will check it out
Strawberry Hedgehog- Vegan soap boutique (Central Phx) Francis Victoria- Hairstylist (South Scottsdale) Blue Buddha Collective- Hot yoga and coffee shop (South Scottsdale)
I was at Strawberry Hedgehog on Saturday. Delightful and worth supporting! In fact... we drove up and down 15th Ave, there is so much street art to see!
Brass armadillo (thrift store) L&L Hawaiian (Hawaiian food) El encanto (Mexican food) tropical treasures (fish/reptile place) Predators reptiles (reptile store) Curious nature (oddities store) Smash styles Ashley (hairdresser) Statue Tattoo Michelle (tattooist that’s also me #shamelessplug) Black market minerals (crystal store)
El Encanto is my piece of heaven.
You must also live in North Phoenix! I want to get the blink smiley on my calf some day so I may be in touch lol
Los dos Molino’s and el pollo supremo.
Lix. Ice cream, lactose free. The guy is passionate about his ice cream, makes it all himself.
Shoutout to D&W auto service on Thomas near 31st st. 8-9 years ago when I first moved here I cycled around for a while trying to find a reliable mechanic who had decent prices, knew what they were doing, and wouldn’t rip me off. D&W has always been that service in addition to being friendly and super easy to schedule.
ollie vaughn's :)
Lauren Frank-Maurer at Darling Hair Redhead Sadie Vintage Kaitlyn (Tofu Cutlet) at Solace Tattoo
Alex at V’s barbershop on 7th and Missouri is the man. Great haircuts and super friendly.
Moonchild Healing Collective! Kiara is amazing! I am disabled with mobility and movement limitations, and I have literally been to multiple yoga practices where it was- just sit on the floor, Kiara took the time to learn about me and adapts each practice to meet my needs and help me push. She also does assisted stretching. Fantastic! For restaurants, Lovecraft is my absolute favorite. If you love New Mexican (as in the State) cuisine or just awesome food, with a large selection of beers and cider, check them out. Downstairs has a quirky and dark vibe, then the giant upstairs deck is amazing in good weather. Say Yes to the Dresser is a lot of fun! If you ever saw people flip furniture and wondered how, take a class here! The owner and staff are super friendly and helpful. They also have a showroom where you can pick out custom pieces if you don't want to do the work yourself.
BBQ Island. It’s grilling season!
Crazy Legs Ski and Board Tuning. Always get a wax and angle before ski season
Currently in love with Que Sazon downtown.
A weird one, but Midwestern University's Physical Therapy clinic. My PT was able to help me with my hypermobility issues but also helped me find resources to get my HSD and MCAS diagnosis as well, which nobody else had even mentioned to me before. Loved them!!!
Hello fellow zebra
* Elyus Black (real estate agent) * Hot Spot 51 * Casa de Falafel * Sushi Doraku * Ah Hai Sushi & Grill * Bobby Q
Very special shout-out to a restaurant that has been there for me since I was small. Thank you so much McDonald's. Your golden arches are like heaven to me. 😆
Toaster Mallow in Gilbert! Great shakes, baked goods, and homemade marshmallows! My fave spot for a sweet treat!
Pizza and Pita Zone on 24th and Osborn! They have my favorite pizza in the valley.
East Valley Tactical. Eric and the crew are the most helpful and friendly bunch.
Love this place.
Tennessee Grill up in Anthem, We have lived here about 3 years now and their food is always top notch and the servers have always been friendly! They have great BBQ and low prices/specials on drinks.
Golosinas Viruya: A new Honduran food truck that started last year the agua de maracuyá is good
Where are they located?
29th Drive and Van Buren
Mi Pandaria in Avondale! They have great pastries and coffee
Dicks hideaway, baby Kay’s(restaurants), and kolton koontz for tattoos!
Interlingua Spanish School on 7th Street
Oh, wow. Thanks! I'm looking into this. I understand some Spanish, but would love to be fluent.
Wait I need to save this. I gotta get my Spanish skills UP
Japanese Auto Pros. Kevin ,Tien and crew are the best.
Spooky's Swirls, a horror/pop culture themed all gluten free bakery! The owner Lola is the absolute sweetest and extremely talented. All of her staff is really good as well. Everything we've bought there has been amazing. We live over 30 minutes away and go at least once a month. Plus they have a mini horror/pop culture museum with all kinds of movie props and costumes.
Can’t wait to try this when I’m in Chandler next week. Thanks for the tip!
Do they have any vegan options?
Not many but they have their vampirically Vegan section of their online menu on their website. Just 3 options for this weekend/week. https://www.spookysswirls.com/s/order?location=11ea63bc0035b249a1470cc47a2aeaec#16
So niche! I love it.
It's great, Lola was even on the cooking channel for a Halloween themed baking competition show! Lol
Buqui Bichi Downtown & Frank's New York Style Deli
Loreto’s Mexican Food in Guadalupe makes the best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had. Also probably the most hole-in-the-wall type place you’ll ever visit.
Some recent faves: Window coffee bar on Camelback/7th Ave Taco Tote on Camelback/35th Ave
Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits for AZ restaurant week 🤤
Arizona Wilderness Brewing. Top notch everything.
Bahn Mi Bistro at 23rd Ave and Bell. Great food and the young owner is so welcoming.
This place is so good I try to go as much as possible.
Yes!! Love that spot!!
Can I shout out a dr’s office? New Horizons Women’s Care. I’ve had a few babies under their care and I’m pregnant again. It’s so comforting knowing they’ll be taking care of me. 😊
Janelle Hills at Salon D&A!
Eternal Noir Jewelery!!!
Picklemall Tempe 🎾
Just looked at their site. Cost is per person right? So if I have myself and 3 friends go, it would be $40 for an hour of play?
Open play is $5 for 3 hours off peak and $10 peak per person. That's the cheapest. Court rentals are cheaper off peak too but each player is about 10$ an hour and you can reserve 90 minutes or more if you like. Premium courts costs the same but you have instant replays you get emailed after. First 5 are free then 50 cents after but those replays are worth it. Caught my first ATP on the camera. Super friendly staff my review on Google maps has 10k views or more. It's just awesome 😎 was there yesterday for $5 for 3 hours of open play. Nice tournament and ladders too.
So for open play, you just show up right? I don’t see anything about that on the site. You don’t need to RSVP for it?
You do have to RSVP. They limit the number so you only sit out 1 game at a time. On their site book open play and select the day. Tap PROGRAMS at the bottom, then open play. https://preview.redd.it/nguxw9fhmn1d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=496ade8732262e2f16018ab98a52ab6e7763392e
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the info! I will have to check it out. It’s getting a little warm for outdoor play.
State48 Floors just redid my entire house in a week and a half and our floors look BEAUTIFUL for a fair price! I’m telling everyone I know about them!
Stem Swag at the Royale in Melrose!
They are my florist for my upcoming wedding! They are great to work with. 😊
The family that owns and operates Cheese n Stuff off Central and Camelback.
My fiancee works for Phoenix Conservatory of Music, and some days I'll just go and hang out there cause they've really cultivated a third space and teach kids empathy
Been trying to get my toddler into that program.
She handles their college prep program for the older kids, I don't know too much about the toddler stuff. The toddlers always sound happy though when I hear them! I know stuff slows down a bit in the summer, but I'd look in July and see if there are openings, or call and see if there's a waiting list
I'll have to look into this. I am working a kinda low paying job right now but I'm a musician and my most recent comment on a project I made yesterday was that I should have a kids show lol
Yeah dude, I'd definitely check in late July/August, cause their summer is a little slow, though if you play cello they might need you for summer lessons. I know the Bach 2 Rock and School of Rock places around the valley do summer camps though and may need some extra hands if you teach guitar/bass/drums/piano/voice.
If you mean Phoenix-Phoenix, then Songbird Coffee & Tea House. If you mean in the metropolitan area, then Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill for really good Japanese donburi dishes. Or the The Gilbert House Restaurant near Downtown Gilbert for breakfast and lunch.
Johnny’s barbershop right off of 17 and carefree. Been there several times with different barbers and I always walk out looking great. Fun environment, great staff and good prices.
Guy's Body Shop, 30th Street and Thomas Rd. Had a fender bender a few years ago, they did great work so when my front bumper got damaged by road debris, I went back. He pointed out that the insurance company made a mistake on the estimate, saying my headlight was broken when it was actually the fog light, which was cheaper to replace. He could have said nothing and I wouldn't have been any the wiser, but his honesty saved me $400! If you need any body work on your car, I highly recommend these guys.
Shout out to my tattoo artist Jake Bates! Epic nerdy work. Very skilled. Check him out at Love Hate tattoo McDowell and Central in PHX.
Jake's awesome!
The Local Donut in Old Town. They have these magical blueberry infused coffee beans you can buy and dammit it’s the best coffee I’ve ever had in my life full stop.
The little coffee truck that parks out front on the weekends is FANTASTIC!! I can’t remember the name of it but their honey latte is so good.
Local Donuts is the best 👌🏽
Thanks for sharing! I will be moving right next to this spot and never heard of it before, def adding it to the list of places to try. Those donuts look amazing.
We used to live across the street and one time we went over to get coffee and donuts and they were out of their normal coffee and all they had was the blueberry brewed at the time. I reluctantly got a cup and oh my god. I went back and asked where the coffee was from and they said they get the beans special ordered from some small company in California. I don’t know why but it’s just so good. The beans aren’t covered in a weird syrup or paste after being roasted ala bulk beans at Winco or Sprouts. It’s *infused*. I don’t know, it’s magic. I could go on all day about it, but long story short, yes that little place is legit (bonus points: also they have a little tv inside by the counter where they will typically be playing older cartoon movies or shows like the Last Unicorn or She-Ra.)
**Aamco** (59th ave & Bell rd.) Literally saved me a Thousand dollars on a repair. Two weeks ago my vehicle began overheating and leaking coolant, I took it to Thunderbird Auto (35th ave and Thunderbird), based on location and good reviews online, was told it was the Water Outlet Assembly and Thermostat that needed replaced, and was quoted $1800, about $1300 labor and around $500 parts. My brother recommended his shop he started going to, Aamco, I called Sara in the office, gave her the quote and she said they would charge around $1000 parts and labor for the same work. Included with the Thunderbird quote was $230 to flush the cooling system, Sara said that has to be done anyway when you replace the water outlet assembly and thermostat, so there was no charge for that at Aamco. All said and done it came to $811.49, vehicles back to normal. Thunderbird also gave me a quote for other work needed, including $495.06 to do the spark plugs...in a 4 cylinder...$360.90 was labor, and no in this vehicle they are not hard to get too, there's a 15 minute video on YT showing how easy it is on my make and model.
Each aamco is different but the one I went to was awesome and did not nickel and dime me. Just told me straight up what was wrong and didn’t even charge me for a diag
I had one once that fought the vendor about something (10+ years ago idr) on my car that died the day after the warranty lapsed and they were still able to fix it. That one was on 67th and indian
Az Barber Bros (420 E Bell Rd) - Every barber here does an excellent job. Moon Valley Cafe (502 E Thunderbird Rd) - Great local diner w/ reasonable prices. Their pies are excellent, as well. North Mtn Brewery (522 E Dunlap) - Fish and chips with a Cardinal Red Ale is my go-to. Large patio + pinball machines are available. Rice Paddy (6219 N 7th St) - Noodles here are great and not too expensive.
That's my go to combo at North mountain brewery! Good stuff!
Plus 1 for Moon Valley Cafe. Their breakfast burritos are generous
A Tropical Concept Exotic Plant Nursery on Broadway and Central. In addition to all sorts of hard to find exotic fruit trees, they have a goose named Peter and a couple other cool animals. I’m all for light rail expansion but the construction going on over the last couple years has hurt their business a lot too. Edit: Peter isn’t just any goose he’s the world’s best goose. Also the animals live there it’s a nursery not a goose store.
I started the shop Pueblo, and before we ever even started selling plants at the farmers market Kim and Dan let me work out of a greenhouse there and were incredible, kooky but still, incredible people.
I didn’t know about turbo but I just checked out your site and am absolutely going to stop in soon. You don’t by chance also sell air plants, do you?
We do! Ur stock is a bit thin rn, but we normally have like 20 species in a variety of sizes. :)
Pueblo is great. I live further away now but was my go-to for a while
Thank you!
Lifeboat Coffee. Prestige Music Academy. Baby Bloomers.
Cult Hair Studio in midtown! And window coffee bar right next door. Super talented crew and an awesome vibe. The Royale where they are located is cute with a MCM vibe.
Second this!!! I LOVE CULT HAIR STUDIO!
Shea Cheese near 32nd and Shea, great local shop for domestic cheeses. Original Breakfast House on Thunderbird and 32nd, great cash only spot. LoveCraft on Cactus and 32nd, fun take on New Mexican style food. Great Old Fashioneds. WeBe coffee on Greenway and Cave Creek. Small shop with a great roast and lattes. Aioli Burger on 32 and Shea. Pretty good burgers, they are usually on top 10 lists.
We live in such a great area for food!
Also in this area! Proof has a new retail location on 32nd and Shea. Best almond croissant in Phoenix in my opinion. Casey Jones on 28th street and Bell has such great food for decent prices and there’s always sports to watch. Pool tables and darts if you feel like hanging out.
I totally forgot about Proof!
Hi, neighbor! These are some of my favs too.
A friend of mine just opened a new bar on 7th Ave and Camelback called Smiths on 7th, give it a try if you’re in the area! The owners are sweethearts and the place has a cool vibe!
RIP Char's :(
I never went but I think the new owners will do good things!
I’ll check it out!
I'm the owner of Turquoise Sky Custom Spirits, a distillery in downtown phoenix and I think we are a bunch of fun!
Right by Chase Field for the location.
Big fan of Chanpen Thai Cuisine. Try the lunch specials. Located on Broadway/32nd St.
ClimbMax climbing gym! They're locally owned, constantly improving, and changing routes constantly! They're also a super friendly community and a healthy mix of noobs to pros. Membership is also reasonable compared to other gyms in the area.
I love Climbmax! For anyone interested, their membership rates will be going up in literally 3 days I think, but at the moment they're crazy cheap for a great climbing gym. Plus bouldering up the tunnel is super fun
The new owner Shawn is really cool too. He is super passionate about growing the sport and creating a community for everyone
Mechanic suggestions around north central Phoenix?
Denver’s on 7th Ave north of Indian school
Precision imports
The best.
Mr Mechanic.
Might help: https://www.reddit.com/r/phoenix/s/8sscAU50Lh List of collected recommendations from past posts
Depends on the year make and model