How to Spend the Day in the Melrose District

We've only been in this neighborhood a short while now, but we're loving it so far and feeling so welcomed by our neighbors! To commemorate our move and this milestone for our shop, we want to give a shout out to some of our neighbors and give you guys ideas on how to spend the day here!

If you aren't already familiar with the neighborhood, the Melrose District is the stretch of road on 7th Avenue between Indian School and Camelback. The street has gotten a few nicknames throughout the years such as “The Curve” for its winding nature in an otherwise gridded city and the "Gayborhood" due to the amount of LGBTQ bars on the strip. 

Start the day off right!

1. Copper Star Coffee

Served up in a re-purposed gas station, Copper Star Coffee is a locally owned, independent coffee shop & café featuring hot and cold coffees, teas, hand blended drinks, espresso, cappuccino, smoothies, and an assortment of Italian sodas and bottled beverage products.

4220 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

2. Joe's Diner

This family-owned diner with a retro vibe serves from scratch American comfort favorites for breakfast & lunch. 

4306 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

3. Melrose Kitchen

Traditional diner serving familiar breakfast & lunch fare in a colorful, retro-style setting.

4306 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Shop Around!!

4. Curious Nature!!

That's us! We're a Fine Natural History Emporium in Phoenix, Arizona. Skulls and Bones, Taxidermy, Unique Gifts!

4346 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

 5. Rewind VIntage & Antiques

Rewind is a vintage and antique home decor store, additionally, Rewind is the physical home for In The Q Records!

4150 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

6. Retro Ranch

Offbeat vintage store with an eclectic collection of furniture, housewares, apparel & accessories.

4303 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

7. Off Chute Too

LGBT store for clothing, designer men's underwear, jewelry, leather, books & other items.

4111 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

8. Time Bomb Vintage

A little gem of a vintage clothing shop where one can find fun, unique, affordable period pieces.

4632 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

9. The Found House

The Found House features an exciting mix of home goods, art, and unique pieces.

 4702 N 7th Ave Suite F, Phoenix, AZ 85013

10. Modern on Melrose

Funky furniture store highlighting vintage decor including midcentury, European & outdoor pieces.

700 West Campbell Ave #10, Phoenix, AZ 85013

11. Michael Todd's Treasures

4701 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

12. Modern Manor

Vintage-furniture depot with hip mid-19th-century pieces, antiques & industrial-chic items. Also houses Valentine, A full coffee shop, restaurant and bar in the front showroom.

4130 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Midday Meals!

13. Fry Bread House

Unpretentious spot serving savory & sweet creations made from Native American fry bread.

4545 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

14. Phx Burrito House

Burritos, tacos & quesadillas highlight the menu at this simple outlet for Mexican favorites.

4140 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

15. Short Leash Hot Dogs

This brick-&-mortar outpost of a popular food truck serves creative hot dogs & retro comfort foods.

4221 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Walk off that food with a mural walk!

Plenty of murals all along 7th Avenue! 

16. Rainbow Wings at Stacy's 

This mural pairs an iconic desert landscape with the largest set of wings in town. Painted by Geremy Cites. 

4343 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

17. Jackalope at Melrose Liquors

Also painted by Geremy Cites.

4321 N. Seventh Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85013

18. Fry Bread House Mural

Painted by Thunder One

4545 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

19. PHX Burrito House Mural

Jesse Pinkmen, Nomes Andretti, Volar

4140 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

20. 7th Ave & Glenrosa

 

 21. Melrose Pharmacy

Maggie Keane

706 W Montecito Ave #2814, Phoenix, AZ 85013

 22. The Grand Canalscape

Back in 2021 the city held a mural festival to decorate the Grand Canal, take a walk along and you'll spot many murals by many Phoenix favorites including this one by MutaVision.

Dinner's Ready!!

23. Diamond Chinese Restaurant

Our neighbors!!

4402 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

24. Restaurant Progress

Hip spot offering New American small plates at dinner & late-night craft cocktails in stylish digs.

702 W Montecito Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

25. Thai Long-An

A family-style menu featuring traditional Thai dishes with Asian interior details & patio seating.

4447 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

26. Belly

Easygoing joint with a terrace serving Japanese, Vietnamese & Thai dishes, plus wine & cocktails.

4971 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

I Like the Nightlife, Baby!

27. The Rock

 Gay nightspot offering a bar area with karaoke & a showroom with comedy & drag performances.

4129 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

28. Stacy's @ Melrose

This gay- & lesbian-friendly nightclub features Gothic architectural elements, DJs & karaoke.

4343 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

29. Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon

This unassuming, bear- & leather-friendly area gay bar offers darts, pool & karaoke nights.

4428 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

30. Boycott Bar

Classic bar drinks with themed events & drag shows in a dimly lit space with disco lights & DJs.

4301 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

31. Thunderbird Lounge

710 W Montecito Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

32. Char's LIVE

Vibrant gathering place playing live rhythm & blues, funk & soul music in an intimate space.

4631 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

33. Charlie's

Country-themed gay hangout playing DJ-spun western songs & teaching line dancing in rustic quarters.

727 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

 

Phoenix roads, take me home!

34. Sunrise Market

If going out isn't so much your jam, grab some snacks and drinks to go!

4349 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

 

There are so many other fun and interesting spots on the strip! Here's a quick shout out to some of our faves that are more appointment based:

35. HTC Piercing

4624 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

36. Desert Bloom Tattoo

It features a ‘50s aesthetic that is filled with Indigenous art on the walls

4206 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

37. Bark if You're Dirty

Pet grooming, food, and toys!

4230 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

38. Sunshine Craft Co

 A creative crafting studio

700 West Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

39. Humble Brag Salon

4200 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013