This post has come to fruition purely due to the number of direct messages I receive asking for recommendations in Arizona.
Many of you know I am allergic to gluten, but the rest of my family is not. My restaurant suggestions are places that accommodate gluten allergies with care.
Just over the past 5 years Arizona has become more of a hot spot, no pun intended. It’s fairly affordable, you’re almost guaranteed sunshine, and it’s super easy to get around. While the city is sprawling so I suggest renting a car, it’s easy to navigate.
The absolute best times to come are early Spring and Fall: February, March, April, October, November.
My Favorite Restaurants:
- The Henry
- Chelsea’s Kitchen
- Cibo
- La Hacienda
- Diego Pops
- Farm + Craft
- Hop Doddy
- Ocean 44
- Mora Italian
- The Mission
- Cafe Monarch
- Flower Child
- Original Chop Shop
- Blanco Tacos
- Pomelo Phx
- North Arcadia
- Lou Malnatis
- T. Cooks
- Lons at The Hermosa Inn
- El Chorro Lodge
- The Herb Box
- Dough Bird
- If you’re a foodie/wino: Atlas Bistro

My Favorite Dessert Spots
Things To Do!
- Pangea
- Butterfly Wonderland
- McCormick-Stillman’s Railroad Park
- McDonalds Ranch
- I Fly
- Sky Zone
- OdySea Aquarium (Near Pangea and Butterfly Wonderland)
- Phoenix Zoo
- Desert Botanical Gardens (Near the Phoenix Zoo)
- Top Golf
- Phoenix Art Museum
- Hike: Pinnacle Peak (easier), Camelback Mountain (harder)
- Walk Around Old Town Scottsdale
- Head North to cooler temps: Prescott & Flagstaff
- The Grand Canyon
- Spring Training
- A lot of Hotels such as the Princess and JW Marriott Desert Ridge have fun activities: Outdoor Movies, Pool Parties, Fireworks, Etc.

Resorts and Hotels
- The Fairmont Princess
- The Omni Montelucia
- The Royal Palms
- The Phoenician
- Mountain Shadows
- Sanctuary
- Four Seasons
- Hotel Adeline
- The Scott

Spas
Instagrammable Spots
- Hotel Adeline
- The Scott Resort
- Teaspressa
- Ruze Cake House
- Scoopwells
- Tocaya
- Flower Child
- Cactus Garden at the Desert Botanical Gardens
- Pink wall at Sugar Bowl
- Street Art Murals in Phoenix
- Diego Pops

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