Neighborhood guide
A closer look at Uptown, Melrose and the neighborhoods around central Phoenix, with new coffee shops, breakfast stops and restaurant plans worth following.
Uptown Plaza, the Melrose District and McDowell Road are separate destinations. Our profiles keep their location information explicit, including when an exact suite or address is still unconfirmed.
The current list includes DiMaggio's plans for Uptown Plaza, Gathered Grounds on Camelback and Brick Road Coffee in Melrose. Eggbred on McDowell and Stray Cafe on Virginia are listed separately with operator sources. An existing business elsewhere does not confirm that a new location is serving.
The Italian restaurant is planning a second location at Uptown Plaza. The reported target is late October; an exact opening day has not been confirmed.
The family-run mobile coffee business is preparing its first permanent cafe at Central and Camelback. A January soft opening is the reported goal; a grand-opening day has not been announced.
Brick Road Coffee is preparing a Melrose cafe inside The Royale. Phoenix New Times reports a mid-October target for the brand’s third Valley location.
EggBred’s own location directory lists its Central Phoenix restaurant with operating hours and ordering options. This McDowell Road location is open for business.
Stray Cafe’s official site offers reservations for its dog-lounge experience on Virginia Avenue. Visitors can spend time with adoptable rescue dogs while enjoying a drink.
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