Want the intel on Phoenix's most happening local spots?
We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to analyze which eateries have been seeing especially high review volumes this month.
To find out who made the list, we looked at Phoenix businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on the number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month and tracked businesses that consistently increase their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance.
Read on to see which spots are riding a trend, right now.
Hush Public House
This New American spot and cocktail bar is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "American (New)" on Yelp.
Citywide, New American spots saw a median 1.8 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, but Hush Public House saw a 40 percent increase, maintaining an outstanding five-star rating throughout.
Located at 14202 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 167 in Paradise Valley, Hush Public House offers steak, seafood and a multitude of cocktail options.
The Buzzed Goat
Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Ahwatukee Foothills' The Buzzed Goat, the food truck, which offers coffee, tea and more, is a hot topic according to Yelp review data.
While businesses categorized as "Coffee & Tea" on Yelp saw a median 2 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, The Buzzed Goat bagged a 29.3 percent increase in new reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a convincing 4.5-star rating. It significantly outperformed the previous month by gaining 4.0 times more reviews than expected based on its past performance.
There's more that's trending on Phoenix's coffee and tea scene: TEASPRESSA | Arcadia has seen a 10 percent increase in reviews.
Located on 4302 E. Ray Road, The Buzzed Goat offers classic coffee drinks like an Americano, cappuccino, espresso, macchiato, latte and cold brew. Non-coffee options include a white tea frappe, blueberry lemonade and a protein drink.
Chula Seafood
Alhambra's Chula Seafood is also making waves. Open since 2009 at 100 E. Camelback Road, Suite 172, the seafood market, which offers seafood, poke and more, has seen a 36.2 percent bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 2 percent for all businesses tagged "Seafood" on Yelp.
Chula Seafood offers seafood starters and entrees, noodle and poke bowls, sandwiches, children's options and an alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink menu. Over the past month, it's maintained a convincing four-star rating among 80 Yelpers.
Rito's Mexican Food
Camelback East's Rito's Mexican Food is the city's buzziest Mexican spot by the numbers.
The Mexican spot, which opened at 5813 N. Seventh St., Suite 135 in 1977, increased its new review count by 18.5 percent over the past month, an outlier when compared to the median new review count of 2.8 percent for the Yelp category "Mexican." It outperformed the previous month by gaining 3.0 times more reviews than expected based on past performance.
It's not the only trending outlier in the Mexican category: Paz Cantina has seen a 19.9 percent increase in reviews.
Rito's Mexican Food offers authentic Mexican fare, including tostadas, burritos, tacos and enchiladas.
Bobby Q
Open since 2005, this popular steakhouse and cocktail bar, which offers barbecue and more, is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "Cocktail Bars" on Yelp.
Citywide, businesses tagged "Cocktail Bars" saw a median 3.6 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, but Bobby Q saw a 19.4 percent increase, maintaining a convincing 4.5-star rating throughout.
Located at 3154 E. Camelback Road in Camelback East, Bobby Q offers steaks and barbecue-inspired dishes, in addition to vegan and gluten-free choices and weekend brunch. An extensive beverage menu features hand-crafted cocktails, craft and draft beer, wine and a selection of non-alcoholic choices.
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