We asked on our Instagram page: "What is your favorite local spot (think restaurant, bar, places around town, entertainment venues, retail shops, etc.) and tell us why." Here are the spots you love. (P.S.—Want to participate in upcoming issues? Don't forget to to follow us!)
"My favorite Chandler spot is Haia Studio because the classes are fun, challenging, and restorative, and the community there makes me feel loved and empowered!"
—Megan Mahlandt
"My favorite thing to do in Chandler is to share lunch to dinner with dear family and friends at one of the many fabulous restaurants! Stone & Vine wins my vote because it is so close to me!"
—Dr. Aubrey Young, Young Orthodontics
"Go to Downtown Chandler—[there's a] plethora of things to do. Farmers' Market on Saturday morning. Hike South Mountain."
—The staff at Tutera Medical
"Talk about local love! Did you know that Downtown Chandler has CC&E’s that require all businesses on the historic square to be locally owned and operated? No national chains allowed, only AZ-based chains (Cheba, CHoP) and locally owned … almost all stores/restaurants you can find the owners working in the shop, every day. Talk about local love!! And did you know that at d'Vine Gourmet, we carry MORE than 100 local vendors/artists in our store?"
—Denise McCreery, owner, d'Vine Gourmet and Boutique on Boston
"10:19 Coffee."
—@lexismarin
"We love @thekindbean."
—@chandlerazmoms
"@haiastudio is my fav"
—@snatchpilates
"@haiastudio!!!"
—@yogamarn
"We were just awarded Yelp's most liked businesses for 2025."
—@thekindbean
"@haiastudio my favorite."
—@courtneeeymarieee
"@nucafeco"
—@nucafeco
"@haiastudio"
—@megan.luciaaa
"... Haia Studio is my favorite local spot. First, it's the most welcoming studio you will ever go to. Carolina (the owner) lives in Chandler and has created a sanctuary for everybody who steps in her space. The classes are incredible!! Literally the best pilates and yoga classes I've ever taken, and I've been doing yoga and pilates for 20 years."
—Marni Mendelsohn
"FIT4MOM Chandler launched in September 2025 in the middle of Downtown Chandler (Quarthaus/Aristocrat). We provide functional strength training for moms-to-be and moms with their kiddos in tow! Women-focused, women-owned and family-centric. We need your help reaching more mamas to help them find their community here. Postpartum support and a sense of belonging in the midst of a new identity blossoming … it’s really the easiest thing to Love Local(ly)!"
—Chelsie Murton, franchise owner