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Neighborhood

Get to know Tempe

Not just a city: your playground, your campus, & your home away from home.

Nestled in the dynamic landscape of Tempe, Arizona, and surrounded by picturesque desert scenery, VERVE Tempe offers an inspiring blend of academia, culture, and outdoor adventure. Enjoy the city’s energy through vibrant local hotspots, featuring an eclectic mix of restaurants, shopping destinations, and a thriving nightlife. Our prime location places you in the heart of it all—just minutes from Arizona State University and a short distance from the lively Mill Avenue District.

Exterior view of the high-rise VERVE Tempe building at dusk, showcasing modern architecture with floor-to-ceiling windows and warm lighting along the street level.
  • restaurant interior with multiple tables and booth seating
    Zu&Pocha

    5 min walk
    Hours: (Mon-Thur) 5pm-11am, (Fri-Sat) 5pm-Midnight, (Sun) 5pm-Midnight

    Over Easy

     13 min walk
    Hours: Everyday 6:30am-2pm

    Four Peaks Brewing Co

    11 min walk
    Hours: (Sun-Thurs) 11am-10pm, (Fri-Sat) 11am-11pm, 

    Terra Tempe

    11 min drive
    Hours: (Mon-Fri) 6am-10:30am and 11am-10pm, (Sat-Sun) 7am-12pm and 4pm-10pm

    Harry’s Place

    10 min drive
    Hours: (Mon-Fri) 2pm-10pm, (Sat-Sun) 11am-10pm

    North Italia

    14 min walk
    Hours: (Mon-Thurs) 11am-10pm, (Fri-Sat) 10am-11pm, (Sun) 10am-10pm

  • College friends walking together on a nature trail
    “A” Mountain

     9 min drive
    Hours: (Sun) 6am-10pm, (Mon-Fri) 5am-11pm , (Sat) 6am-10pm

    ASU Art Museum

     7 min drive
    Hours: (Tues-Sat) 11am-5pm, (Thurs) 11am-8pm

    Tempe Boat Rentals

     9 min drive
    Hours: (Mon-Thu) 10am–7pm, (Fri-Sun) 10am–8pm 

    Desert Botanical Garden

    12 min drive
    Hours: N/A

    Bubble Planet

    11 min drive
    Hours: (Mon-Thurs) 10am-8pm, (Fri-Sat) 10am-9pm, (Sun) 11am-7pm

    Electric Pickle

    14 min drive
    Hours: (Sun-Thurs) 10am-10pm, (Fri-Sat) 10am-12am

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    Hungry Howie’s Pizza

    2 min walk
    Hours: (Sun–Wed) 10am–3am, (Thu–Sat) 10am–4am

    The Burger Spot

    3 min walk
    Hours: (Mon–Wed) 5pm–11pm, (Thurs) 5pm–midnight, (Fri–Sun) Closed

    Belle Vie Bubble Tea

    4 min walk
    Hours: (Mon–Wed) 11am–10pm, (Thurs-Sat) 11am–midnight, (Sun) 10am-10pm

    Snakes and Lattes

    12 minute drive
    Hours: (Mon-Thurs) 11am-10pm, (Fri-Sat) 10am-12am, (Sun) 10am-10pm

    Snooze Eatery

    7 min drive
    Hours: (Mon-Fri) 6:30am-2:30pm, (Sat-Sun) 6:30am-3:30pm

    The Crepe Club

    13 min walk
    Hours: (Mon–Thurs) 9am–5pm, (Fri) 9am–3pm

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    Society

    11 min walk
    Hours: Everyday 4pm-2am

    Kuka Sushi & Izakaya

     8 min walk
    Hours: (Sun-Thu) 11:30am–9pm, (Fri-Sat) 11:30am–10pm

    Macayo’s

    11 min walk
    Hours: (Mon–Thurs) 10am–10pm, (Fri) 10am–11pm, (Sat–Sun) 11am–11pm

    Eureka!

    14 min walk
    Hours: (Sun–Thurs) 11am–11:30pm, (Fri–Sat) 11am–12:30am

    Thai Basil

     8 min walk
    Hours: Everyday: 11am–10pm

    The Alley Tempe

     15 min walk
    Hours: Everyday: 12pm–10pm

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    Nautical Bowls

    13 min walk
    Hours: Everyday: 9am–7pm

    Everbowl

    14 min walk
    Hours: N/A

    Flower Child

    12 min walk
    Hours: Everyday: 11am–9pm

    Original ChopShop

     6 min drive
    Hours: (Mon–Sat) 7am–9pm, (Sun) 7am–8pm

    Dragon Flame Chinese Grill

     6 min walk
    Hours: (Mon–Sat) 11am–2am, (Sun) 11am–11pm

    Hot & Juicy

     6 min drive
    Hours: (Mon–Fri) 12pm–10pm, (Sat) 11:30am–11pm, (Sun) 11:30am-10pm

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    Varsity Tavern

     6 min drive
    Hours: (Mon–Thurs) 4pm–10pm, (Fri–Sun) 11am–2am

    CASA

     7 min drive
    Hours: (Mon–Fri) 4pm–2am, (Sat–Sun) 11am–2am

    Neon Spur

    7 min drive
    Hours: (Wed–Sun) 3pm–2am

    Devil’s Hideaway

     8 min drive
    Hours: (Mon–Fri) 4pm–2am, (Sat–Sun) 2pm–2am

    University Sports Grill

     6 min drive
    Hours: (Mon–Thurs) 3pm–1am, (Fri–Sun) 11am–2am

    Fat Tuesday

     9 min drive
    Hours: (Mon–Sun) 11am–2am

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In the center
of it all

VERVE Tempe’s prime location puts you close to all the excitement, energy, and entertainment of downtown, along with plenty of outdoor recreation options. Not to mention, just a short walk to Arizona State University! Outside of class, you can explore the vibrant Mill Avenue District, check out Tempe Town Lake, or book a hot yoga session before catching a breathtaking sunset from “A” Mountain.

Let’s do it

Don’t miss your opportunity to experience life with VERVE!
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