Dessert

2026 has been a turbocharged year thus far for Downtown Phoenix’s business community, as both the city’s skyline and street level elevate with each new development. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming over 40 new businesses to the neighborhood, with even more set to open soon. The latest wave includes a healthy combination of dining concepts, beauty salons, a pet-friendly retailer, and the city’s first full-service wellness resort. Here’s a look at the 13 new businesses now open in DTPHX.

Downtown Phoenix is home to a vibrant community of Hispanic and Latin-owned businesses, many of which are cornerstones of the city’s cultural and culinary landscape. Here are several you can support:

Fall is just around the corner, and the eager anticipation of back-to-back, pumpkin spice-fueled festivities waits for no one. While the temperatures may still be testing our patience, Downtown Phoenix is looking ahead to the season we’ve all been waiting for, and the calendar is already teeming with autumnal celebrations. Here’s a first look at the events coming up in Downtown Phoenix this fall & winter.