Origins

4550 E Cactus Rd Ste 90
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: I love, love, love this store. Origins believes in bringing nature back to our cosmetics, lotions and other skincare items.  They use natural ingredients, never test on animals and are always coming up with new, affordable ways for people to take…

The Original Garcia's

2212 N. 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Julie P. writes: I am a second generation Garcia's Las Avenidas patron, as my folks frequented the little taco stand down the street that started the whole thing. I swear instead of a pacifier, my mom put a Garcia's shredded beef taco in my mouth, and its been love…

Lilies and Ladybugs

7609 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Ste 9
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

w w. writes: Lilies and Ladybugs...aww, even the name is cute.  If you like to garden, this is your spot! And if you have to buy a gift for someone that is interested in gardening or decorating their yard with whimsical statues, there isn't a better store to come…

Betsy Johnson

2526 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

w w. writes: Betsey Johnson is a very famous designer, but for some reason, Arizona just doesn't have many of her stores here.  Thankfully, Biltmore Fashion Park does!

The thing I love about her clothes is that they're all eclectic.  Although wearing a Betsey…

Three Dog Bakery

2442 E Camelback Rd Ste 8
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Thomas S. writes: OK. You know you should have eaten before shopping when you enter a dog bakery and it smells so good you want to graze on the biscuits. Seriously. And had they served milk I probably would have sneaked one of the oatmeal apple treats. This bakery…

Skin Cabaret

1137 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Cris A. writes: Great time at Skin.  We showed up last Thursday for SF Giants Spring Training.  2 for 1 well drinks and Bud Lights.  And to top it off, $10 lap dances?  What a bargin.  

Great dancer rotation, keeps them fresh.  Best dancer during that day shift was…

Claim Jumper

7000 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Jennifer P. writes: I have to tell you that I have never been very impressed with Claim Jumper locations before. They have always been known to have large portions, but the service and the food has just been average. Starving after a flight and getting settled into our…

Cesar Chavez Park

35th Ave and Baseline Rd
SW corner
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Kristin C. writes: This park amazed me. You can't see it at all from the road - just a little green rolling hill.  It is so huge, that at one point we almost lost our bearings for where we were, and had it not been for the library and the mountains we would have…

Godiva Chocolatier Inc

7014 E Camelback Rd Ste 1092
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Nadia C. writes: Come to Mama, pretty precious little drops of Heaven.  And I'm just talking about the packaging.  What's INSIDE the package is the real treat.  First off, do not eat your chocolate in the store.  Buy it and have them wrap it all up and put it in the…

Papyrus

Scottsdale Fashion S
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

w w. writes: Hand written cards and invitations have become pretty rare now that everyone and their great grandmother uses email for all correspondence.  But on the slight chance that you do opt to go the mail route, Papyrus is a great place to buy stationary,…

Cesar Chavez Branch Library

3635 W Baseline Road
Laveen, AZ 85339

Kristin C. writes: This library is absolutely amazing!  I can only find one actual picture of the place, and it looks like it was taken before the landscaping and construction was complete because it looks so different now.  

There was some discussion before they built…

Pink Pepper Thai Cusine

1941 W Guadalupe
Mesa, AZ 85201

Austin C. writes: Hi- new to yelp and to Phoenix- but wanted to put a plug in for Pink Pepper.   While relocating here and living out of hotels, I found myself going back to this place at least twice a week- both for the food and the friendly people.  The service is…

Parnian Furniture Design & Manufacturin

16219 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

w w. writes: I don't own any Parnian Furniture, but I like it.  Does that count?  This is a family owned company that has obviously done very well for themselves.

The furniture is all high-end and very contemporary.  They tend to have very bold colors in their…

Asian Grill

10325 E Riggs Rd Ste 112
Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

Natalie W. writes: A rather unlikely location for "new" Asian fast food (in Sun Lakes??), but Asian Grill is a real find. Wonderful lettuce wraps and probably the best hot and sour soup we've found in the Valley.

Bath & Body Works

4568 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: Is it all in my mind that this Bath and Body Works is better than the one at Fashion Square?  Who knows, but I could spend a ton of money here if I'd let myself.

They used to be just lotions, but now, you can fill up your entire bathroom cabinet with…

Freestone Park

1045 E Juniper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85299

Natalie W. writes: Freestone Park is a must-visit if you live in or near, or are visiting Gilbert. The 100-acre grounds are beautiful, featuring a man-made lake and waterfall. An 1880's replica miniature railroad takes a quarter-mile loop around the lake, affording a…

In The Raw

8320 W Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

w w. writes: This is one of the coolest new places I've been to.  First of all, they're dog friendly, which is nice.  In fact, you can do more than just bring your dog, you can have their birthday party here!  They seriously have doggie birthday party packages…

TCBY Yogurt

10625 N Tatum Blvd Ste 101
Phoenix, AZ 85028

w w. writes: There are just not enough TCBY's around anymore.  Remember when they used to be everywhere?  In most shopping complexes and at every mall?  What happened TCBY?  What happened?

Now, you're lucky to find one, but when you do, take advantage!  They have…

Lil' Mama's Soul Food Cafe

4306 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Thomas S. writes: There's just something funny about a white guy and his latin boyfriend noshing on soul food in the desert. But what's not funny is how dee lish the food is here at Lil Mama's. And how fun just to say lil. Perhaps the two t's and the e at the end put…

Jerry Tucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria

4602 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: I like this place...a lot.  It's not just mainstream Italian food either (meaning- it's no Olive Garden).  In fact, it's better, and your food never tastes like it had been frozen and heated up in a microwave 10 minutes ago.  

The atmosphere is…

Phoenix Municipal Stadium

5999 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Stevey P. writes: I had a Ferris Bueller day today (along with all the SAEs and Delta Zetas from ASU) and got to see an A's spring training game.  There's a lot of out-of-town love for Phoenix Municipal Stadium and I don't get it.  Clearly the other reviewers haven't…

DC Ranch Health Club and Spa

18501 N Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Gabi K. writes: With my recent move came a change of healthclub/gym locations too...

It was hard to say goodbye to my friends at the Camelback location of the Village, but DC Ranch is an amazing facility.  Top notch equipment, classes, cafe, boutique, pool, and…

Cigna Healthcare of Arizona

755 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Sara S. writes: I was not pleased when I had to go to urgent care on my weekend spring training getaway.  I was even less pleased that it was 9pm on a Saturday night.  But I am SO SO SO grateful that this place is open until midnight!  It wasn't busy either.  I was…

Hohokam Park Ticket Office

1235 N Center St
Mesa, AZ 85201

Larry C. writes: ** UPDATE via Sports Illustrated  **
Cubs (left) also made the news, thanks to a bold prediction by closer Ryan Dempster. "I think we are going to win the World Series. I really do," Dempster said. That's the kind of story baseball can use. This…

La Salsita

2750 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017

Bekki H. writes: It's greasy, fatty, salty, and SO DAMN GOOD.

$1 tacos. You can choose from a variety of fillings, but cabeza (cow cheek) and lengua (cow tongue) are the best! Comes with jalapeno peppers and roasted onion if you want, and a salsa bar. I like to…

Washington Mutual

36 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042

Helena M. writes: I have visited the following branches:
32nd St & Thunderbird, 19th Ave & Union Hills, 20th St & Highland, 7th St & Bell, 35th Ave & Bethany Home Road, 43rd Ave & Thunderbird, 35th Ave & Bell, 7th St & Glendale Ave
I have been with them since February…

Doc Watson's Health Stuff

1804 East Southern Ave
Ste 5
Tempe, AZ 85282

Kristin C. writes: It is so hard to categorize this place!  Imagine a health store with all of today's products, but with folks who, while clearly modern looking and acting, in attitude and hospitality stepped right out of the 70's.  

So I walk in, curious as to what…

Pugzies

4700 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Matthew K. writes: So after coming here for the first time the other day, I'm thinking about starting a monthly "Golden Girls" fan club meeting and having here at Pugzies, anyone want in?    Wow, they have tried to keep this place unique with the entire building pained…

Pei Wei Asian Diner

7131 W Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85225

Eugene T. writes: Place rocks!

It IS a bit more $$ then ur usual Asian joint but its really good and portions are rather large. You do order your food yourself at the counter, get your number and find yourself a seat you like. I do not see anything wrong with that, do…

Arizona Museum of Natural History

53 N MacDonald
Mesa, AZ 85201

Amanda B. writes: [Temporary note: As of last summer, the name has changed to the Arizona Museum of Natural History.  I've put in a request to have the duplicate listings merged and name corrected.]

The Arizona Museum of Natural History is a treasure that few people…

Chandler Fashion Center

3111 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225

Kristin S. writes: Meh.  Its just a mall.  There is nothing special about it....its your average suburban mall.  In fact, I would go as far as to say its lacking in comparison to other suburban malls like the Palisades Center in NY, Garden State Plaza in NJ, King of…

Fiddlesticks

1155 W Elliot Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284

Steve W. writes: Fun place to go and I wish we had something like this close to us in MN.  Hit a bucket of balls, hit some balls in the batting cage, grab a quick bite and play some video games.....not a bad couple of hours!

There are some downsides.  The food isn't…

Fiddlesticks

8800 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

w w. writes: Fiddlesticks is pretty fun. And while you may think you have to be under 12 to enjoy it, think again.

I had a great time here, and they have a ton of different things to do.  It can get a little pricey though, so it's best to stick to one or two…

Stratum Laser Tag

1455 S Stapley Dr Ste 11
Mesa, AZ 85204

Natalie W. writes: Now, I'm probably a little older than their target market, but darn, this place is fun! And my teenagers really get a kick out of embarrasing me here.

Supposedly created by a Universal Studios designer, Stratun has a giant labyrinth 15 different…

The Coffee Buzz

4804 E Chandler Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Lauren V. writes: This is probably the most unique you're going to get in the sprawling affluent suburbia of Ahwatukee.
This little coffee and sandwhich shop is on the corner of 48th and Chandler Blvd, in an unassuming strip mall. the owners are associated with Tilt…

Caleo Resort and Spa

4925 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Natalie W. writes: Charming hotel with a 3-story sandstone fireplace as its focal point. Great location in Downtown Scottsdale with a lovely pool area. On the downside, on our visit our room wasn't made up when we arrived, and the bathroom was very small. Still, a…

The Buttes, a Marriott Resort

2000 Westcourt Way
Tempe, AZ 85281

Rusty M. writes: The Buttes was built on rocks with rock and they have a big pool.  There gym is open 24 hours and they had free grapes.

I love good service but I hate having a guy carry my bag or tend to my every need.  I just want to stay in a cabin with a stream.

Jennings Haug and Cunningham

2800 N Central Ave Ste 1800
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Jake C. writes: A healthy percentage of lawyers I have spent time around are deserving of the slanderous jokes and negative connotation of which they have been such a major topic in our society. The ambulance chasers, the neck bracers, the insurance fakers; they're…