Places I've Been (Off-Strip Type) (x55)
✓ 7th and Carson
✓ Aroma Retail Smelly Bar
✓ Atomic Liquors
✓ Atomic Testing Museum
✓ Aztec Inn Casino
✓ Back to the 80's Cafe
✓ Barking Dogs
✓ Blaspheme Boutique
✓ Blooming Buns Bakery
✓ Blueberry Hill
✓ Bonanza Gift Shop
✓ Bonito Michoacan
✓ Cactus Joe's Blue Diamond Nursery
✓ Cafe Breizh
✓ Cartzilla
✓ Cemetary Pulp
✓ Chef Kenny's Dim Sum
✓ Chicken & Pickle
✓ Chill Haus
✓ Coffee Religion
✓ Diakon Sushi
✓ Diego's Farm Cafe
✓ Double Down Saloon
✓ Eat - (closed)
✓ Escape Blair Witch
✓ European Delicacies & Market
✓ F1 Grand Prix Plaza
✓ Fantastik Indoor Swap Meet
✓ Fashion Show Mall + UFO
✓ FlyOver
✓ Frankie's Tiki Room
✓ Gambler's General Store
✓ Gilcrease Orchard
✓ Gold & Silver Pawn - (Pawn Stars)
✓ Green Valley Ranch Casino
✓ Halloween Emporium & Haunted Tea Room
✓ Hard Hat Lounge
✓ Helldorado Days Parade
✓ Hollywood Cars Museum
✓ Horror Vibes Coffee
✓ Ice Age Fossils State Park
✓ India British Market
✓ IT Escape Room (Sewers and Funhouse)
✓ Kneaders Bakery and Cafe
✓ La Luna Tea and Dessert Bar
✓ Las Vegas Boulevard Gateway Arches + 50' Tall Showgirls
✓ Lee Canyon - (see "Mountaineering" tab of this website)
✓ Lemon Tree Market
✓ Lone Mountain - (see "Mountaineering" tab of this website)
✓ Mama Mai Vietnamese Cafe
✓ McCarren Airport
✓ Meraki Greek
✓ Milpa
✓ Mr. Mama's
7th and Carson
How many people already hiked Mt. Charleston earlier in the day before eating here?
We have.
Don't let that snowflake sculpture fool you, incredibly hot out.
Generous portions (rare), and quite tasty, about as good as I'd always heard!
Atomic Liqours
Another one of those classic Vegas icons, it took me way to long to finally go!
Slight Peppermill vibe anybody?
Nothing like an ice cold beverage, on a 100+ degree Vegas day
Well then I guess you'll just have to imagine the fire (Batman).
Aztec Inn Casino
Back to the 80's Cafe
Super cool vibe in this place, as someone who grew up in the 80's with all the memorabilia and decorations brought back a lot of nostalgia - I was pleasantly surprised!
A legitimately fantastic burger! And the Tetris tots were perfectly crispy and salty, without being overly greasy. Highly recommended!
Barking Dogs
Blaspheme Boutique
I don't know if they still sell it, but this is where I bought my vials of "Lake Mead Corpse Water" back in the day when the news was big on all the bodies they found in Lake Mead. Not the ones they didn't find, just the ones they did find!
A must for any Vegas collection.
Blooming Buns
Brioche Donuts. $9 Brioche Donuts. Good Donuts.
Blueberry Hill
#world's best pancake mountain
It's the best diner food I've had in Vegas.
It's the butter - they use more than you would ever dream of using when cooking at home, but the food seems higher quality than other places I've had (Lou's Diner, Mr. Mama's, Coffee Cup in Boulder City, etc.)
Except the Corned Beef Hash is from a can, but give them some slack, can't be perfect at everything!
Bonanza Gift Shop
Bonanza Gift Shop - if you they don't have it, you don't need it!
Bonito Michoacán
Bonito Michoacan - sounds like something a Minion would say.
They're not afraid of citrus on their protein, and I like it!
Cactus Joe's Blue Diamond Nursery
We had a dog like this.
Army ants, haha.
Cafe Breizh
Cartzilla
Time to ride the Strip in a 10' tall shopping cart!
Randy - the stone cold legend himself. (probably the nicest guy ever actually, 5 stars, he was awesome!)
My love!
Carlos (ridiculously photogenic) - representing!
Love, is a wonderful thing - Sir Michael Bolton
Up next from the DJ - Shania Twain Man I Feel Like a Woman - let's go girls!!
One day that will be a giant Guitar Tower!
Cemetary Pulp
The place is as weird as you'd think it is. And I like it!
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunting Kit.
Chef Kenny's Dim Sum
The animals here would like to thank you for not eating them - the place is Vegan.
(Cabbage) soup's on!
I got the Crispy Beef Bento Box.
Wasn't my favorite (Vegan) place I've had in Vegas, flavors were a bit lacking for me (personally), but I had heard a lot of hype about this place before going.
Pretty bland, lacking seasoning, vinegar, sweetness, way too much Vegan Mayo on the Sushi rolls, etc.
Honestly worth paying double the price for Daikon Vegan Sushi, in my (semi-professional) opinion.
Chicken & Pickle
A little taste of the Midwest, right here in the Desert!
We're going to Chicky-Picky.
Marvel hands.
What?
Chimichurri for 50 cents? - #shmackin'
Btw best Tator Tots in the game, for those who don't know.
On-site dog park
Indoor pickleball courts
Outdoor pickleball courts
Chill Haus
Non-Dairy Soft Serve, some of the best ice cream in Las Vegas!
Coffee Religion
Coffee, and Religion, but not in a weird way.
My wife is a coffee drinker (I'm not) and this place has her stamp of approval.
Diakon Vegan Sushi - (West of the Strip)
This place came straight out of left field for me - had no expectation and left simply amazed.
Probably one of my all-time favorite places to eat in Vegas.
It looks like sushi, it smells like sushi, it tastes like sushi - but it's Vegan.
You simply have to try it to understand, it's incredible!
Yellow Magic Roll - (Pictured on top)
Black Garlic Roll - (Middle)
Hot Girl Roll - (Bottom)
The Papaya Salad that gets progressively better the more of it you eat.
I can't explain it, it just does.
The Thai Iced Tea was the most flavorful I've ever had. I think it's because they don't use actual dairy so you can taste the tea a bit better, but it has a great balance of tea and sweatness.
Tried the Vegan (nut free, gluten free, soy free) Strawberry Cheesecake too, just to make sure that sweet tooth was satisfied.
Diego's Farm Cafe
All in all another solid diner/cafe option in Vegas.
I like that it's actual food, not from a can!
Double Down Saloon
(My) first visit 2009, second visit 2026.
I always say to enjoy it, because in a town with so much competition, you never know how long it will take before you visit a place again!
Bar looks the same - reflection's changed a bit.
Just need to make a quick purchase before enjoying a tasty beverage...
Time for the Signature Beverage.
Typical Vegas bathroom.
Discontinued - Eat (Fremont)
Hungry. Luckily, there's food nearby!
Escape Blair Witch
Disclaimer: I've (still) never even seen this movie.
Doesn't matter, this escape room was INCREDIBLE.
We've done all the Egan Escape Productions in Las Vegas....
Blair Witch
John Wick Experience
IT
Saw
They are all amazing, movie-quality, immersive experiences - this is hands down my favorite.
The atmosphere of a creepy, run-down, foggy, scary night in the woods is done with absolute perfection.
Check out the Google Reviews on these places, you'll see what I'm talking about.
This is one of the opening rooms, and doesn't even begin to show how amazingly detailed and freaky the rest of the place is.
The puzzles were challenging, but not impossible (looking at you, Saw Escape Room).
With all of the Egan Escape Productions in Vegas, it feels like you're actually walking around inside the film (even if you've never seen it!)
You MUST do one of these escape rooms when you're in Vegas, they are an essential part of any visit, in my opinion!
European Delicacies & Market
I always like Ethnic Grocery Stores - good chance to get out of your comfort zone and find some tasty new foods to try!
We got a jar of Roasted Red Pepper + Eggplant spread, among other things.
Put that on a piece of Sourdough Toast with some Butter, makes a great side dish!
Fantastik Indoor Swap Meet
You've probably driven past it lots of times...
I love Vegas murals, no matter where they are!
It's one of the things that makes the city so cool, it's fun to take pride in the place.
They have this mural that goes along the entire ceiling when you first walk in, they also name the catwalks after casinos so there were signs for things like "Circus Circus Circle" and stuff like that - which I thought was pretty cool.
$40 for a $15 Bamboo plant anyone?
This is what the empty booths look like.
Flower Child
One of the better Vegan places I've found in Vegas so far!
Frankie's Tiki Room
Frankie's - the "other" Vegas Tiki Bar.
Last time I went was in 2009, this time was in 2026.
Oh how the time flies!
The drinks are pretty good, and reasonably priced.
Pretty self-explanatory.
Gambler's General Store
Another religious pilgrimage, if you will.
Gilcrease Orchard
Funny as it seems, this has been one of my top 5 things I want to do in Vegas for a long time.
Reminds me of the Midwest, only significantly hotter and drier!
The cucumbers are freakishly delicious, btw.
Not like the ones from the grocery store that are made to sit in transport and on shelves for months before eating.
Last call at 9:50am because they close at 10am in the summer.
Because by 8:00am you will have already sweat more than you ever imagined would be possible!
Please, and I can't believe this has to be said out loud, don't pick the cacti.
Thank you.
List of things she likes: shopping, gambling, coffee, brunch, and picking fruit at the Orchard.
The Road to Nowhere - could it be a dream?
Cucumber (plus Tomatoes and other stuff) Alley.
They sell cucumbers of all shapes and sizes, let's all just calm down, alright?
I figured that was about it.
Similar to Shrek, she also likes onions.
Green Valley Ranch
Always nice to stop by and almost win the Megabucks.
2/3 of it anyway.
What aesthetic were they going for? The Silverton?
My dream slot machine.
I didn't win on it, I just love the look of it.
What's that - that other 2/3 Megabucks wasn't close enough of a win for you?
Ok, how about this one instead?
They're all the same to me.
Grand Prix Plaza
GPP - you know, that thing every year responsible for all the construction and small business closures, glad I took a picture of it!
A genuine feat of engineering, these cars are.
XBOX, but on steroids!
Halloween Emporium & Haunted Tea Room
Plenty of spooky offerings for sale in here, Clark.
Hard Hat Lounge
Don't let that dumpster outside fool you, it's actually a really great burger and the place is much nicer/cleaner than expected!
The Legendary Stay Tuned Burgers...
As good as advertised, plus a Vegan option, so extra points for that.
Helldorado Days Parade
After missing it for 3 different years, we finally caught the parade!
Just so happened to be randomly staying at 4 Queens the night before, so we lucked out.
If you walk to the White Castle on Fremont and look toward the Strat, the parade starts at Gass Ave and goes to Stewart Ave, lasts about 2+ hours and the performers start getting to the White Castle at about 10:30am.
This group was warming up their horses for the parade early, so they were heading in the opposite direction of the parade.
Parade heading the right direction now!
Dancin' Grannies
Lots of horses at the parade. Horses for days.
Horror Vibes Coffee
Formerly plenty of spooky offerings for sale in here, too, Clark.
Like all things in Vegas, if it didn't make a gazillion dollars in profit in the first 2 seconds, they better just go ahead and get rid of it (which they did).
A rotating, seasonal, spooky menu, for your pleasure.
A surprisingly expensive cup!
A billion dollars.
India British Market
MASALA BOONDI! (it's just fun to say)
Multiple different types of beverages.
IT Escape Room
I wish you could take pictures inside the actual escape rooms here, because they are beyond incredible.
Words can't even describe how high quality, immersive, and amazing the scenes are.
The final scene in the Funhouse alone is just..... you just have to see it for yourself to believe it.
When we got done I told my wife it's easily the best $100 we've EVER spent for entertainment, and trust me, we've done a lot.
My wife in her natural element.
Actual props from the films.
This attraction is done by Egan Productions, who work directly with the movie studios on these types of attractions.
Authenticity is through the ROOF, 10/10 must experience, it's like you're literally in the films themselves.
They also do the Blair Witch Escape Room, Fright Dome at Circus Circus, John Wick Experience at Area 15, Saw Escape Room, etc. if you're into this sort of thing.
Which I am.
Arcade in the retail area, after the Escape Room.
Has NOTHING on the other arcade. OMG.
Kneaders Bakery and Cafe
Don't sleep on the Raspberry Bread Pudding, been a fan of that since I used to live in Utah back in the day!
La Luna Tea and Dessert Bar
Pretty solid cup o'tea.
I got the Osmanthus Snow Pear tea, and it had a little bag of fresh chopped Pears steeping in the tea.
Man I love the taste of pears.
Lemon Tree Market
This (zany little) guy knows.
Great coffee (with Oat Milk), everything else, super mid - just FYI.
They also do a high-tea service in case you were wondering.
Mama Mai Vietnamese Cafe
Banana Coffee.
10/10.
The secret to Vietnamese Coffee is to drink half a can of Sweetened Condensed Milk, but it sure is good!
Hey we have a TV like that at home for watching scary movies.
The converter process was way more complicated than we thought, but it's awesome!
Meraki Greek Grill
This is where the Chefs eat!
For real, that's how I learned about it.
There was a Youtube video interviewing Michelin Star Chefs about where they eat on their day off, that's how I found it.
That's how good it is.
Milpa
Cauliflower Tinga Taco.
Good, decent flavors, way too much liquid - the tortilla falls apart before you can take the first bite.
But overall, not bad.
Chilaquiles - quite good!
It could do without the creama.
Restaurants should calm down with crema.
To me it overpowers the entire dish, flavors without that part were quite good!
Blue Corn Pancakes, with some kind of Pine Cone Syrup.
Meh.
Mr. Mama's
Blueberry Hill gets the win, in my book.
Unless you like food from a can, in which case, this certainly is!