
Spending time in North Gateway? Get to know this Phoenix neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a doughnut shop to a sushi bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in North Gateway, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Desert Donuts

Topping the list is breakfast and brunch spot Desert Donuts, which offers doughnuts, coffee and tea. Located at 3134 W. Carefree Highway, Suite A-10, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 237 reviews on Yelp.
Score a single doughnut, or order up a box of a half or full dozen to go. Icing choices include everything from sugar and chocolate to banana and butterscotch; and toppings include selections like sprinkles, chopped peanuts, bacon and Fruity Pebbles.
View the full list of offerings here.
2. Echo Sushi

Next up is sushi bar Echo Sushi, which offers salads, soup and more, situated at 3134 W. Carefree Highway, Suite 8. With 4.5 stars out of 143 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Echo Sushi's expansive menu includes sushi, sashimi rolls, poke bowls, combination platters, ramen noodle dishes and fried rice meals. Also look for popular menu items like the chicken teriyaki or the echo special, with six pieces of sushi and eight California rolls. Check out the menu here.
3. DownEast

Finally, there's DownEast, a local favorite with four stars out of 12 reviews. Stop by 34870 N. North Valley Parkway to hit up the next time you're in the neighborhood.
The home and clothing store features a variety of decor, furniture pieces and clothing, as well as accessories and swimwear. Check out the website to take a peek at its offerings.
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