Stepping inside Harvey’s Wineburger is like traveling back to a Phoenix that existed decades ago. As new businesses have come and gone in the surrounding city, the tiny restaurant has remained a time capsule on 16th Street and Camelback Road for over 60 years.
Harvey’s Wineburger is a true dive. The dark, windowless interior acts as a shield against the outside world, furthering the enchantment that makes a draft beer sound perfectly reasonable at 10 a.m. The main source of light comes from crisscrossing Christmas lights hanging over the bar and local sports games illuminating the medium-sized TVs. The clinking of pool cues against balls is drowned by music and conversation.
But the real crown jewel is the food, from the wine-soaked burger patties to the crispy fries…