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

• Sugar Bowl
• Scoopwells
• Churn

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

• Joya Spa at the Montelucia
• The Phoenician Spa
• The Spa at Camelback Inn
• Alvadora Spa at The Royal Palms

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