Things to Do in Glendale AZ (2025)

Four generations make classic sweets at this family-run factory, where guided tours and tastings show old-school candy craft in action. Recommended by Frommer’s and celebrated by local media for its lively, educational experience.

A Glendale staple for Bavarian comfort: schnitzels, sausages, and steins in a festive biergarten. Featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and praised by Phoenix New Times for timeless German fare and seasonal Oktoberfest revelry.

Beloved for Polish home cooking—pierogi, golabki, and hearty soups—served by the owner-chef duo in a historic house. Consistently praised by regulars and local critics for heartfelt hospitality and a menu that tastes like family traditions.

Glendale’s original tearoom serves scratch-made lunches and a three-course tea inside a National Register 1895 home. Covered by KTAR News after its careful relaunch, it doubles as a living slice of local history and hospitality.

From artisan sourdough to quiche and pastries, this small bakery-cafe anchors downtown mornings. Spotlighted by Arizona’s Family and applauded by locals, it blends Hopi-influenced roots, welcoming service, and from-scratch baking.

A grassroots success story turned brick-and-mortar, serving ropa vieja, croquetas, and Cuban coffee. Noted by Axios Phoenix for bringing Havana flavors west, it’s a tight, cheerful spot; plan around its midweek closures.

A fourth-generation family farm offering seasonal u-pick, pumpkin days, and a corn maze each October. Verified by the Arizona Farm Bureau and the farm’s updates, it’s a hands-on slice of Glendale’s agricultural past and present.

Downtown’s comics hub and community anchor hosts Free Comic Book Day with the city library. Highlighted by Phoenix New Times, it’s great for browsing back issues, meeting artists, and feeling Glendale’s DIY cultural pulse.

Since 1992, this Catlin Court boutique repairs and sells collectible teddy bears, including Steiff and artist pieces. Featured in the Arizona Antique Register and local merchant guides, it’s quirky, heartfelt, and very Glendale.

A long-running metaphysical shop with books, crystals, readings, and classes, central to Old Towne’s indie retail mix. Its steady calendar and deep inventory make it a distinctive cultural stop between cafés and galleries.