The ideal afternoon in Central Phoenix

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I can't stop going to these places, and, if possible, I go to them all in the same day!

 1. Bookmans Entertainment Exchange

8034 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255
4.0 star rating
  1/3/2012

Coming from the Flagstaff Bookman's, I always think, WHOA! this place is huge! They have a large selection of everything, and I usually spend a lot of time in the travel section, fiction, biography, nonfiction, and records. I am currently stalking…More »

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 2. Lux

4402 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 696-9976

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/8/2012

I went back to Lux the other day and sat at the bar. I told the bartender I didn't want soda and I didn't want alcohol. He made me this amazing concoction of lemonade, a fresh lemon, cherry flavoring, and fresh mint. It was delicious! I told him he…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    12/23/2011

    Let me preface this review by saying that I am not a coffee person. I would like to be a coffee… Read more »

 3. Stinkweeds Record Exchange

12 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 248-9461

Category: Music & DVDs

5.0 star rating
  9/18/2011

This is one stop shopping for indie music fans. They have listening stations where you can preview new releases. The selection of used cds is large and could easily take up your whole afternoon. I always find something I've been searching for when I…More »

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 4. Qcumberz

4429 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 277-5133
4.0 star rating
  12/21/2011

So cute! I had never been before the new owners took over, so maybe I don't know what I was missing, but I thought the whole store was wonderful. I could take hours exploring all the different rooms, purchasing random junk to furnish my already junky…More »

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 5. Maizie's Cafe & Bistro

4750 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-2828

Category: American (New)

4.0 star rating
  12/21/2011

$4 burgers on Mondays! Check it out. The $4 is the Bistro Burger, a standard burger with all the fixings. Unfortunately, cheese will cost you another dollar, and so will substituting sweet potato fries (but they are soooo worth it, oh dear lord,…More »

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 6. Hula's Modern Tiki

4700 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 265-8454
3.0 star rating
  8/2/2011

Cool vibe, nice servers, sweet decor, decent (emphasis on decent, not oh-my-god-I-was-totally-blown- away!) food. Not amazing. But worth a trip to see and be seen :) Sit at the bar and it will make you feel hip.

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 7. That's a Wrap

800 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 252-5051
5.0 star rating
  4/10/2011

As a vegetarian, this is probably the best place to go in all of Phoenix! It's nice because you can take meat-eaters there too. They do meat and tofu, and it's delicious either way! I got the thai wrap last time and it was wonderful! But everything…More »

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 8. Buffalo Exchange

730 E Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 532-0144
3.0 star rating
  1/3/2012

I like perusing Buffalo Exchange, but, whenever I bring some clothes in for store credit, I end up disappointed. They seem to give you very little credit for good items, and they are very picky. So I clean out my closet, take it to Buffalo Exchange,…More »

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 9. Copper Star Coffee

4220 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 266-2136

Category: Coffee & Tea

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/28/2012

I went back to Copper Star today. I ordered a vegan apple cinnamon muffin, which was much better than the pastry I had last time. The cinnamon was oozing out of it and I never would have guessed it was vegan!

The staff was also super friendly today,…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/26/2012

    So cute and it fits right in with its vintage, funky neighborhood, being a refurbished gas station… Read more »

 10. Urban Beans

3508 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 595-2244
5.0 star rating
  1/30/2012

I walked in here today and it was like a scene out of a musical. I can't even explain, everyone was so nice. They were perfectly cheery, explained all of their tea selections to me, laughed at my decision making process, and made me a delicious iced…More »

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 11. Burton Barr Central Library

1221 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 262-4636
4.0 star rating
  2/7/2012

Burton Barr- the only place where I can witness someone attempt to steal a car in the parking lot and still give the business 4 stars.

Well, they did catch him, after all! This is a huge library in central Phoenix so naturally some sketchy things…More »

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 12. Urban Cookies

4711 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 451-4335

Category: Desserts

5.0 star rating
  2/14/2012

Cookies and cupcakes that taste so fresh and simple they almost seem...healthy? I love the Urban Cookies does sweets without all the "fake" sweet! The Ollie Cakes are fluffy and light. I loved the carrot cake and chocolate covered cherry flavors!…More »

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Review votes:
112 Useful, 52 Funny, and 67 Cool

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Yelping Since

March 2011

Things I Love

food, public transit, mountains, meadows, pinatas, old furniture, Mad Men, my bike, cooking (cereal or nachos), tea, writing short stories, and resale stores.

Find Me In

Central Phoenix!

My Hometown

Phoenix/Flagstaff, AZ

My Blog Or Website

http://www.rebecca-abr... -my study abroad experience

When I'm Not Yelping...

I DJ for a radio station and do embarassing things on stage at open mic nights.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Exploring is my life!

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.flickr.com/... (every adventure needs visual aids!)

The Last Great Book I Read

The Happiness Project

My First Concert

B*Witched. This concert inspired my irish step dancing years.

My Favourite Movie

Short films (anything that exceeds 20 min. is too long for my attention span!)

My Last Meal On Earth

Rainbow Donuts and bubble tea.

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I fainted when I got my ears pierced. I still gave the piercing place 5 stars.

Most Recent Discovery

How to eat sushi. And like it!

Current Crush

Louie the Lumberjack (go NAU!)