Those who live in the West Valley know it's a great place to call home. The area is growing, job growth has been high, and real estate values are increasing. There are sports venues and great shopping opportunities. But what about food? How many times have you scoped out that great restaurant review, only to realize it's in Central Phoenix or the East Valley? Fortunately, the foodie scene in the West Valley is exploding and we have some of our favorites to recommend. Whether you want breakfast, lunch or dinner—or happy hour, afternoon snacks, weekend brunch—you can now find it in Peoria and Glendale.
We set out to find amazing tastes close by and we weren't disappointed. Whether you yearn for international flavors—Mexican, German, Italian, Eastern European, Asian, French—or standard American fare and BBQ—look close to home to satisfy those food cravings.
Along with these three featured options, we also recommend stopping by Little Saigon Restaurant in Old Town Glendale, Litchfield's inside the Wigwam Resort, Haus Murphy's in Old Town Glendale, Eric's Family Barbecue in Avondale, Kawaii Kitchen in Peoria and Glendale, and Hash Kitchen Peoria for brunch. Look for Matt's Big Breakfast (a Phoenix classic!) opening soon in Arrowhead.
Desert Donuts
I-17 & Carefree Hwy
Stop by Desert Donuts and say hello to West Valley newcomers and owners Jeremy and Cynthia. They make these donuts while you wait, so they are warm. And then you top them any way you like! Purely divine. DesertDonutsAZ.com
Urban Margarita
6685 W Beardsley Rd, Glendale
Craving homemade Mexican? Locally owned Urban Margarita serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday, lunch on Friday and Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Try the Puffy Short Rib Tacos and the Elderflower Margarita. UrbanMargarita.com
The Social on 83rd
At P83, Near Peoria Sports Complex
West Valley's own Westside Concepts brings social and food together at The Social on 83rd. The shared plates and charcuterie boards are a favorite with one of the Social Libations. Tuesday and Thursday nights, bottles of wine are $22—perfect for noshing on the patio. TheSocialAZ.US