Travel with T

Since I'll be at the downtown ASU campus next semester, I thought I would explore the area around it. A few weeks ago, I met up with my boyfriend, Jared, in downtown Phoenix. I wanted to find a good restaurant in the area, so I turned to a local magazine, called Phoenix Magazine. There, I searched through a few downtown diners, and came across one that caught my eye, Local Breeze. I immediately wrote down the name and directions.

Approaching the cafe, I came to find that Local Breeze is a patio cafe nestled on the corner of a time-worn neighborhood just blocks from ASU's downtown campus. I almost missed the place when driving by. It's not your typical restaurant. It really can be mistaken for an old cottage. And that's just what it is. An aged home renovated into a popular urban cafe for local Phoenicians.

What's great about this place is you have a choice between four different styles of dining. If you're not into the outdoors, you can sit inside at one of their few small indoor tables. For the outdoorsy type, sit on top of the rocks under a large patio umbrella. Relax on a padded couch or chair next to the fireplace. Or sit at the bar or a table underneath their covered wooden patio.

The food is diverse. The atmosphere is relaxed, yet eclectic. And the service is friendly. Not to mention, the bathroom decor is unorthodoxly fantastic! This is a place that should not be missed if visiting downtown Phoenix. You will literally feel at home at Local Breeze.