Best Lunch Restaurants in Tempe Town Lake

"Arcadia Farms Café is a cozy café on 1st Avenue in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale that serves breakfast and lunch in a stylishly rustic space. Hailed as a popular spot for ‘ladies who lunch,’ the café offers a menu of organic New American cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients and regional produce and a variety of casual wines, and hot and cold drinks. Boasting a pretty, country cottage setting with comfortable décor, painted china and silverware, and a lovely garden patio, the boutique café serves breakfast favorites from their onsite bakery, as well as gourmet sandwiches, salads and other light meals for lunch."

"Egg has six locations in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler each with their own gorgeous patio for you to enjoy. Strictly open for breakfast and lunch, U.S. Egg is famous for their protein pancakes, as well as their traditional breakfast options, deli-style lunch sandwiches and creative brunch cocktail menu."

"This scratch kitchen implements a cozy family sit-down feel with the diner fare we love so much, and at U.S. Egg, it’s all about the atmosphere. On top of their friendliness, they also claim to have the biggest gluten free menu in the state — and just look at their amazing protein pancakes, too!"

"The turquoise tinted storefront of this cheerful Scottsdale coffee shop beckons one inside to discover a variety of couches, high top stools, and comfortable chairs meant to satisfy anybody’s long-term seating needs. They keep ever-changing artwork dangling from the walls, replacing them with another exceptional piece with relative frequency. A walk about the room will reveal wooden tables decorated with vibrant avocado toast, clean-cut breakfast burritos chalked full of the good stuff, and, of course, crafty mugs harboring quality steaming hot joe topped with heart-warming late art."

"Two of Maverick Coffee’s owners are Olympic-caliber athletes — and the shop's baristas' execution is every bit as disciplined, yet artful, as you might expect. The shop, which sells coffee from San Francisco-based Ritual Coffee Roasters, pairs a relaxed atmosphere with immaculate coffee preparation. The service is friendly and knowledgeable, but they do without any kind of pretentious coffee-shop air; the staff isn’t afraid to have a little fun."

"Specialty coffee drinks like lavender cold brews, rainbow lattes, and blueberry cold foam iced white chocolate mochas round-out the inventive, and colorful, menu at Maverick. In addition to its robust coffee selection, this North Scottsdale coffee shop and roastery dishes out eats like fresh pastries, vegan donuts, and hearty breakfast burritos. All of which pair nicely with their lineup of hot and cold coffee drinks."

"Fàme Caffe is a friendly, sun-soaked Central Phoenix café that serves healthy farm-to-fork morning fare in a warm and welcoming setting. Located on Central Avenue, south of Camelback Road, the restaurant serves an uncomplicated menu of breakfast regulars such as multi-egg omelets, French toast, eggs and bacon, stacks of pancakes, and buttery waffles along with hot coffee and tea and fresh fruit juices. Dishes are prepared with locally sourced ingredients and made to order with French and Mexican accents, and the café boasts a full-service bar with specialty coffee drinks, craft beer, and complimentary wireless Internet."

"Owners Maria and Ivan O’Farrill studied at the two top culinary institutes in the U.S. (he graduated from Culinary Institute of America; she from French Culinary Institute). They decided to bring “breakfast on a different level” to Phoenix by opening Fàme Caffe, which offers locally sourced, farm-to-table dishes. Order at the counter (after standing in a line), grab a number, and the food will come to you."

"This small, cozy café can be found in the heart of Phoenix serving up classic French-inspired dishes that immediately transport you out of the desert heat and into a Parisian bistro. A signature dish of theirs that we love is the Croque Madame. A glorious ham and cheese sandwich covered in béchamel sauce and topped with an over-easy egg."

"The Scottsdale-based breakfast, brunch, and lunch eatery has opened its sixth and seventh locations: one in downtown Chandler at Overstreet and one northeast Scottsdale in the Ancala Village shopping area. Over Easy offers classic breakfast items (chicken-fried steak) and in-house creations like the Golden Waffle Dogs — corndog-looking sausage links dipped in vanilla waffle batter. They serve morning cocktails as well."

"The décor at this retro breakfast restaurant is inspired by the fifties. However, their creative menu is inspired by a number of different flavors, as can be seen with their “Basil Melt” or even their jalapeño cheddar biscuits smothered in gravy. View this post on Instagram"

"This is the place to go to for food that brings maximum comfort. Chef Aaron May, originally from Chicago, created Over Easy to bring Midwest diner-style hearty meals to the Valley. There arealso light options like egg white omelets, but the portions are still plentiful."

"This small Scottsdale sandwich shop - pronounced "Crock's" (the restaurant's mascot is a cartoon crocodile) - is an unassuming spot that just happens to be full of surprises. You'll find a healthy and familiar selection of salads, wraps and sandwiches, ideal for taking to-go. But you'll also find French staples like croque monsieurs."

"Just because you have dietary restrictions doesn't mean you don't love the occasional bakery treat. Luckily, eating gluten-free has gotten a lot easier in the Valley of the Sun, especially when it comes to finding high quality, gluten-free bakery treats. My Gal, Sal Bakery & Catering, an independent north Phoenix bakery, offers an impressive selection of baked goods, including gluten-free pastries and baked goods."

"Don’t get me wrong, the toasted marshmallow latte was divine, but this bakeshop is squarely in my food category for all of its amazing traditional baked goods and twists on some classics. I was fortunate to visit the week of Sweet Dee’s first birthday celebration, and got to enjoy a host of birthday-themed treats, including mini cupcakes and the over-the-top birthday cake doughnut. Yes, they took birthday cake THEN battered and fried it into a doughnut!"

"Browned butter is a cookie game-changer — and one bite of this browned-butter beauty at sweetDee's Bakeshop in Old Town Scottsdale proves it. Not only does it infuse every bite in deep, nutty, miraculous flavor, it creates crispy-edged, chewy-centered perfection. And then you add chocolate to the mix, 65 percent Swiss chocolate to be exact, and your mouth can barely contain the bliss."

"The dazzling array of sweet treats will get you through any sugar cravings!. All of the baked goods are beautifully served – not only will them make your mouth water, but are also Instagram-worthy!. Highlights here are their delightful cruffins (a combination of muffin and a croissant)."

"Like the tracks not listed on an album liner, Hidden Track Café offers specialty food and beverages that extend beyond what you’ll find in chain retail and grocery stores. Try their horchata iced coffee or Japanese cold brew made daily. While you’re there you can also pick up some fine cheese, Noble Bread and pair with a bottle of wine and beer from the Hidden Track Bottle Shop next door."

"The west-Valley based, 2018-established Throne Brewing Company has two locations — one in Glendale in the former Dubina Brewing Co. spot and one in Peoria in the former home of Freak'N Brewing Company. One key difference between the two taprooms?. The Glendale space offers a menu of sandwiches, salads, wings, fried pickles, and even kids' meals."

"A three-course dinner ($44.95) will be served 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. and offer choice of a salad or lobster bisque starter, an entrée of pan roasted teriyaki glazed turkey and a full complement of sides like Portuguese sausage stuffing, sesame carrots and truffle mashed potatoes. Select a maple brown sugar pumpkin tart or chocolate torte for dessert."

"The outdoor dining and atmosphere couldn't be better with the beautiful JW Marriott hotel grounds the exterior. Roy's offers an aloha hour most evenings featuring special appetizers and beverages. The restaurant is known for its high-end Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting."

"Background: You can count on some eye-candy along with your sushi order at RA Sushi Bar. This popular spot also functions as a trendy watering hole, so expect some amazing people-watching that you won’t find ay more traditional Japanese eateries. RA Sushi — with seven locations throughout Arizona — is rolling up an exciting dining experience for all."

"There’s a reason they have six Arizona locations: The food is excellent and the drink variety is crazy good. Sushi includes maki, sashimi, nigiri, hand rolls, specialty rolls and samplers. Non-sushi mongers will enjoy katsu, teriyaki, chicken yakisoba, black pepper steak and other dishes, along with a variety of desserts."

"RA Sushi is a national sushi bar chain that focuses on creating a contemporary experience through unique sushi, an extensive drink menu and other Japanese dishes. The atmosphere is..."

"With its upscale interior and extensive menu, Pure is the perfect place to go for a fancy night out in Scottsdale. Their fish is the highest quality and the pleasant atmosphere really makes this restaurant top-notch. Pure is also the place to go with others who might not be too keen on sushi, as they have many other delicious options as well."

"El restaurante Pure Sushi Scottsdale ofrece una experiencia culinaria exquisita con una increíble selección de sashimis y rolls especiales, así como una amplia variedad de platillos calientes (para los que no son amantes del sushi). El Pure Sushi Scottsdale es uno de los restaurantes favoritos de...Más"

"We’ve been to Pure Sushi twice and our first experience was great, which is why we returned. This latest visit was not quite as good. Our booth had that ..."