22 Sept 4th-Sept 10th, 2025 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | French toast, chilaquiles and biscuits and gravy. There’s even a take on the Hawaiian classic Loco Moco with a sunny side up egg, ground beef patty, crispy onions, mushroom gravy and sticky rice. You could go with the reliable coffee, orange juice or iced chai latte. But the spirit-filled menu makes a compelling hair of the dog case. In addition to beer and seltzer, choose from cocktails spanning espresso martinis and bloody marys to mules and palomas. Or keep it simple with a mimosa flight with the four flavors of your choosing. Just for fun, check out the “As Seen on TV” lineup for dishes that got their time in the spot- light. The banana nut French toast, chicken fried steak and redeye ham steak were seen on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives,” and the chicken and waffles were featured in “Best Food Ever” on the TLC Network. Nautical Bowls Grab a quick bite at fast-casual spot Nautical Bowls, where all of the ingre- dients are all-natural or organic, plant- based, gluten-, soy- and dairy-free. In addition to the signature acai bowls featuring granola, fresh fruit, peanut butter and other fixings, you’ve got the option to build your own. There are about 20 toppings to choose from, so allow a little extra time to ponder. Protein crumbles in birthday cake and peanut butter dark choc- olate flavors are among the fun surprises. Six customizable almond milk-based smoothies are also available to address your craving of the moment. The Immune Boost aims to do just that with acai, blue- berries and chia seeds. The Coffee Cruise is a pick-me-up with cacao, coconut and instant coffee, and the Tropical Tide promises to sweep you away with a combi- nation of mango, coconut and banana. The Alley Get thirst quenchers to-go with The Alley’s Asian-inspired beverages. In addition to teas, espresso concoctions and fruit- infused refreshers, this fast-casual eatery offers Vietnamese iced coffee, mango jasmine milk tea, ube milk tea with pudding and lychee yogurt smoothies. The brown sugar boba series flaunts creative ube taro, ube creme brulee and matcha versions. A small menu of fried finger food offers popcorn chicken, fries, calamari, mozzarella sticks, crab rangoon and dump- lings stuffed with pork and vegetables. Keep an eye out for the changing rice and noodle plate. Starbucks Starbucks’ ubiquitous menu and concept need little elaboration. However, this location offers complimentary coffee seminars on the second or third Tuesday of every month for coffee enthusiasts to learn about brewing, beans and beyond. Novus Place 777 S. Novus Place, Tempe Campus Eats from p 21 The Alley features Asian-inspired teas, espresso concoctions, milk teas and boba drinks.(Novus Place) Nautical Bowls offers signature acai bowls featuring granola, fresh fruit, peanut butter and other fixings. (Novus Place)
