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Check out the 4 top spots in Phoenix's North Gateway neighborhood

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Published on October 05, 2019
Check out the 4 top spots in Phoenix's North Gateway neighborhoodPhoto: First Watch/Yelp

Visiting North Gateway, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Phoenix neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a doughnut and sandwich 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

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Topping the list is breakfast and brunch spot Desert Donuts, which offers doughnuts and 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 263 reviews on Yelp.

Doughnuts come with sugar and cinnamon coatings and icing such as maple, peanut butter, banana and cream cheese. Topping choices include pretzel pieces, Oreo crumb and rainbow chips and fillings like apple pie and Bavarian cream. You'll also find ice cream, gelato, breakfast bowls and boba teas and coffee. 

2. First Watch

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Next up is cafe, traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot First Watch, situated at 34948 N. Valley Parkway With four stars out of 165 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

On the menu, First Watch features egg plates, power bowls, salads, sandwiches and a juice bar. Look for a traditional breakfast, with two cage-free eggs any style with a choice of bacon, smoked ham, chicken sausage patties and turkey or pork sausage links, served with toast and seasoned potatoes.

3. Echo Sushi

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Sushi bar Echo Sushi, which offers salads and soups, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3134 W. Carefree Highway, Suite 8, 4.5 stars out of 156 reviews.

At Echo Sushi, anticipate a menu of poke bowls, ramen, noodle and fried rice plates and chicken, salmon and spicy pork entrees. When it comes to sushi, there are classic rolls like California and Alaska, as well as specialty rolls. 

4. In-N-Out Burger

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In-N-Out Burger, a fast food spot that offers burgers and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 149 Yelp reviews. Head over to 34850 N. Valley Parkway to see for yourself.

The popular chain offers burgers, fries and milkshakes, as well as grilled cheese sandwiches on the menu.  


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