Looking to uncover all that Alhambra has to offer? Get to know this Phoenix neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Italian wine bar to a pleasant breakfast cafe.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Alhambra, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Postino Central
Topping the list is Italian wine bar, breakfast and brunch spot Postino Central. Located at 5144 N. Central Ave., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,056 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant serves up a variety of shareable bruschetta boards with spreads of brie, fig and apple; mozzarella, tomato and basil; sweet and spicy pepper jam with goat cheese; and more. The extensive wine menu also features local wines, like the 2017 Pinot Grigio Cal Del Sarto, along with libations from both Colorado and Texas.
2. Federal Pizza
Next up is Italian spot Federal Pizza, which offers pizza and more, situated at 5210 N. Central Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 883 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Situated in the restored headquarters of a First Federal Bank, this spot serves an assortment of wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches and appetizers, like the crispy mozzarella, a concoction of its house mozzarella, focaccia bread crumbs, arrabiata sauce, ricotta salata, arugula and lemon oil. (Check out the full menu.)
3. Churn
Churn, a spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt, desserts, coffee and tea, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5223 N. Central Ave., 4.5 stars out of 832 reviews.
The ice cream shop crafts extravagant ice cream creations from fresh ingredients with flavors like Vietnamese coffee, coconut sorbet and butter pecan. Customers may also indulge in one of its many sundaes, like the Kitchen Sink, a medley of peanut butter and chocolate ice cream, toffee sauce, chocolate pretzels, butterscotch chips, whip cream and peanuts.
And, if you're not the ice cream type, this spot also offers up baked goods, coffee drinks and a collection of candies for those with a sweet tooth.
4. Zookz Sandwiches
Zookz Sandwiches, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches, salads and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 792 Yelp reviews. Head over to 100 E. Camelback Road to see for yourself.
The eatery serves comfort food in the form of toasted sandwiches like the No. 26, a sub of sliced ham, bacon, tomatoes, avocados, scalloped potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and house creamy picante buttermilk sauce. (View the full menu here.)
5. Frank's New York Style Deli
Check out Frank's New York Style Deli, which has earned five stars out of 149 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli, which offers sandwiches and more, at 2301 W. Orange Drive.
The sandwich spot offers simple, fresh-made New York-style subs with generous meat options like corned beef, pastrami and its house-made roast beef.
6. Fàme Caffe
And then there's Fàme Caffe, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 488 reviews. Stop by 4700 N. Central Ave. to hit up the New American, breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, next time you're in the neighborhood.
The homey cafe prepares its fare with artisanal breads alongside fresh fruits, veggies, meats and dairy. For breakfast, which is served all day, customers may choose meals like the Parisian omelet, which includes four egg whites, gruyere, button mushrooms, spinach, caramelized onions, toast and seasonal fruit. Cocktails, beers, coffee and tea are also available for consumption. (Take a look at the full menu.)
