The Ultimate Downtown Chandler Dining & Bar Guide
40+ restaurants, bars, breweries, coffee shops, brunch spots, and dessert stops—plus an interactive map to plan your perfect night out.
Downtown Chandler is a walkable cluster of chef-driven eateries, cocktail lounges, breweries, cafés, dessert shops, and casual comfort spots. Each listing includes a quick vibe check, address, phone number, and a Must-Try pick. Use the category menu to jump around and save the map for easy routing.
Interactive Map: Downtown Chandler Eats & Bars
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Brunch + Breakfast
AJ’s Café
Address: 1 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 883-1700
Classic breakfast & lunch spot with comforting diner-style plates in a relaxed setting.
Must-Try: Country breakfast plate; stacked sandwiches
Downtown Chandler Café & Bakery
Address: 40 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 855-3212
Fresh-baked breads & pastries, hearty breakfast plates, and specialty coffee in a bright space with patio seating.
Must-Try: Cinnamon rolls; caramel latte
Maple House
Address: 198 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 550-6004
Casual brunch with benedicts, tacos, pastries, and easygoing vibes—great for weekend mornings.
Must-Try: Breakfast tacos; pastries
Over Easy
Address: 140 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 899-3447
Vibrant breakfast-brunch joint known for colorful plates, generous portions, and playful classics.
Must-Try: Chicken fried steak; giant waffle; breakfast burrito
Tipsy Egg
Address: 1 E Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 687-8031
Bold, boozy brunch energy with benedicts, pancake stacks, chilaquiles, and craft cocktails.
Must-Try: Chilaquiles; pancake stacks
Coffee + Juice
Peixoto Coffee
Address: 11 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 275-2843
Direct-trade Brazilian beans roasted in-house; minimalist space popular for meetups & remote work.
Must-Try: Cold brew; honey-lavender latte
Kaleidoscope Juice
Address: 25 S Arizona Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 324-4109
Wellness-driven café offering cold-pressed juices, smoothies, salads, and bowls.
Must-Try: Pink Velvet smoothie
Casual Dining
Cheba Hut
Address: 11 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 219-9600
Cult-favorite toasted sub shop with creative flavors and a quirky, colorful vibe.
Must-Try: Pacific Blue; Dank
Garden Grill Restaurant
Address: 150 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 899-1088
Southwestern-leaning bowls, tacos, burgers & comfort dishes in a relaxed space.
Must-Try: Southwest bowls
Ghett’ Yo Taco & Sliders
Address: 241 S Oregon St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 687-8022
Upbeat taco + slider bar with a social patio and playful fusion flavors.
Must-Try: Signature tacos; loaded sliders
Original Chop Shop
Address: 35 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 917-7477
Fast-casual favorite for clean bowls, salads, proteins, sandwiches, and juices.
Must-Try: Teriyaki chicken bowl
Pirates Fish & Chips
Address: 200 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 855-4454
Classic counter-service fried seafood with nostalgic charm and no-frills sides.
Must-Try: Signature fish & chips
Fine Dining + Elevated Eats
1912 Lounge
Address: 1 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 812-0900
Craft cocktails and elevated small plates in an elegant, vintage-meets-modern resort lounge.
Must-Try: Barrel-aged Old Fashioned
Acqua Di’ Mare
Address: 106 S Oregon St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 552-0008
Coastal Italian focused on fresh seafood and house-made pastas—romantic and refined.
Must-Try: Squid ink pasta; branzino
Born + Bred by Aftermath
Address: 140 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 508-0784
Modern American steakhouse dishes with bold flavors and upscale cocktails.
Must-Try: Wagyu burger; bone-in ribeye
The Brickyard Downtown
Address: 85 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 963-1373
Chef-driven small plates and one of the East Valley’s best cocktail programs; warm, modern interior.
Must-Try: Pork belly bites
Craft 64
Address: 68 W Buffalo St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 550-6300
Wood-fired artisan pizza, house-made mozzarella, and Arizona-only beers in a rustic setting.
Must-Try: Honey Bee pizza
Crust Simply Italian
Address: 10 N San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 917-4900
Family-friendly Italian comfort classics with a lively bar and cozy atmosphere.
Must-Try: Spicy vodka rigatoni
DC Steakhouse
Address: 180 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 899-4400
Traditional steakhouse with prime cuts, seafood plates, and polished service.
Must-Try: Bone-in ribeye
Eastwind Sushi
Address: 58 W Buffalo St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 899-3223
Fresh sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls in a sleek modern dining space.
Must-Try: Rainbow roll; miso black cod
Elliott’s Steakhouse
Address: 81 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 426-0176
Intimate steakhouse with premium cuts and rich sides; cozy and refined.
Must-Try: Filet mignon
Grace Thai
Address: 11 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 534-4089
Beloved Thai spot with rich curries, wok-fried noodles, and fresh, balanced flavors.
Must-Try: Panang curry; pad thai
Hidden House
Address: 159 W Commonwealth Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 275-5525
Elevated American cuisine with Southwestern accents inside a restored historic bungalow; standout cocktails.
Must-Try: Braised short rib; mezcal cocktails
La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen
Address: 140 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 887-8020
Authentic New Mexican dishes centered on red & green Hatch chile; rustic comfort.
Must-Try: Hatch chile enchiladas; carne adovada
JINYA Ramen Bar
Address: 130 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 999-0202
Slow-simmered ramen with rich broths and handmade noodles in an energetic modern setting.
Must-Try: Tonkotsu Black; spicy umami ramen
Mingle + Graze
Address: 48 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 454-6574
Artisanal charcuterie boards and seasonal specialties; intimate, boutique vibe.
Must-Try: Build-your-own board; burrata
Breweries
Pedal Haus Brewery
Address: 95 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 314-2337
Award-winning craft brewery with gastropub fare and a sprawling indoor-outdoor patio.
Must-Try: Haus beer flight
SanTan Brewing Company
Address: 8 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 917-8700
Iconic Arizona brewery with a deep tap list and a large menu of American classics.
Must-Try: Mr. Pineapple; Devil’s Ale
The Perch Pub & Brewery
Address: 232 S Wall St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 773-7688
Gastropub-brewery hybrid surrounded by rescued tropical birds and lush patios.
Must-Try: House beer flight; tacos
Bars + Nightlife
Black Sheep Wine Bar & Merchant
Address: 98 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 355-1000
Cozy boutique wine bar pouring small-production labels and curated flights.
Must-Try: Rotating wine flights
Lola’s Liquors
Address: 64 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 590-5572
Hybrid bottle shop + bar with specialty spirits and craft beer.
Must-Try: Staff-curated whiskey pours
The Ostrich (Speakeasy)
Address: 10 N San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 917-4900
Basement speakeasy known for refined, inventive cocktails in a moody vintage room.
Must-Try: Smoked cocktails
Rebel & Rogue Social Hall
Address: 11 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 687-9007
Trendy social lounge with crafty cocktails and DJ-driven energy.
Must-Try: House cocktails
Recreo
Address: 28 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 726-1185
Playful adult-playground vibes with lounge seating and outdoor games.
Must-Try: Street tacos
The Sleepy Whale
Address: 290 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 590-1209
Hip taproom + bottle shop focused on rotating craft-beer lists and cans to-go.
Must-Try: Rotating tap flights
Spirit House
Address: 8 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 917-8700
Intimate cocktail lounge featuring clarified, infused, and smoked drinks.
Must-Try: Barrel-aged cocktails
The Stillery
Address: 130 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 590-1409
Nashville-style live-music bar with whiskey-heavy cocktails and Southern comfort plates.
Must-Try: Nashville hot chicken
The Uncommon
Address: 1 E Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 687-9010
Immersive arcade-style bar with themed rooms, neon décor, and nostalgic games.
Must-Try: Experiential cocktails
Dessert & Sweets
Insomnia Cookies
Address: 250 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (877) 632-6654
Fresh-baked, late-night cookie shop with classics and seasonal specials.
Must-Try: Deluxe S’mores
Pie Snob
Address: 250 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (480) 270-8326
Small-batch pies with flaky crusts in classic and seasonal flavors.
Must-Try: Key Lime; Triple Berry
The Screamery
Address: 140 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 • Phone: (520) 979-3977
Arizona-born creamery with all-natural ingredients and slow-crafted flavors.
Must-Try: Bourbon Brittle; Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
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