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7 restaurants · Updated November 20267 places to explore
Italian
- Pasta
- Wine
- Patio
Overview
Handmade pasta, wine and a patio make this Mill Avenue restaurant an inviting dinner stop.
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398 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Breakfast & brunch
- Crêpes
- Coffee
- Brunch
Overview
Sweet and savory crêpes alongside coffee, with seasonal ingredients and a relaxed daytime setting.
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7520 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
Indian
- Punjabi cuisine
- Tandoor
- Vegetarian options
Overview
Explore Punjabi dishes, tandoor cooking and vegetarian choices along Apache Boulevard.
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1872 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Mexican
- Tortas
- Casual dining
- Fruit drinks
Overview
Generous tortas and Mexican favorites with refreshing fruit drinks at the Southern Avenue location.
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1528 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Thai
- Thai curries
- Noodles
- Vegetarian options
Overview
Thai curries, noodles and vegetarian options for an easy lunch or dinner in south Tempe.
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1805 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284
Pakistani & Indian
- Curries
- Biryani
- Casual dining
Overview
A casual Apache Boulevard stop for curries, biryani and naan near campus.
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1212 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
American & brewery
- Craft beer
- Pub fare
- Downtown
Overview
House-brewed beer and American pub dishes in a lively Mill Avenue gathering place.
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730 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Sources & restaurant information
About this selection
Selected from Time Out’s Tempe guide (August 2018), with current venue locations checked November 13, 2026. The first three are featured starting points, not a current ratings ranking. Closed entries House of Tricks, Tempe Public Market Café and TRES are excluded.
All seven venues are in Tempe. Map pins use their current street addresses. Check each restaurant’s website for menus, hours and reservations.
Photos via Time Out: Yelp / Julia A. (Caffe Boa), Rashmi G. (Crêpe Bar and Yupha’s), Melody K. (The Dhaba), Nick D. (Los Reyes), Chris H. (Curry Corner) and Todd R. (Pedal Haus).