Since we grew up in Arizona, people often ask us for our favorite places to eat + drink in the desert. We’ve curated quite the list, so if you find yourself in Scottsdale for the weekend – be sure to hit up our recommendations below. Because let’s be honest – what else are you supposed to do when it’s 110 degrees outside? Dig in, darlings!

BREAKFAST / BRUNCH

• La Grande Orange (LGO)

  • In Arcadia / Phoenix Area but worth the drive!

  • Order: The Commuter Sandwich w/ an iced tea

  • Weekend Tip: f you’re hungover (or even if you’re not), get their wood grilled pizzas! Our favorite pizza EVER. Definitely, THE BEST in town!

• The Henry

  • Fun brunch spot + great coffee!

• Snooze AM

• Farm + Craft

• Breakfast Club

• Hash Kitchen

  • Build your own bloody mary cart!

• Original ChopShop

  • Healthy + affordable on the go breakfast smoothies, bowls, burritos, etc.

• Prep + Pastry

LUNCH / DINNER

• Blancos Tacos + Tequila

  • Honestly a MUST for mexican food + bomb margaritas!

  • My personal fav: Green Pork enchiladas, guac + chips, etc.

• Diego Pops

  • So cute! Your instagram will love you. Great decor + the yummiest snow-cone margaritas!

• The Henry

• Farm + Craft

• Postinos

  • Several locations. The best bruschetta boards + wine bar!

  • Fun place to go for happy hour! $5 wine + pitchers of beer. Can’t be beat.

• Doughbirds

  • Hands down, BEST chicken wings! And also good pizza!

• Olive + Ivy

• Sauce

  • Walk up to counter to order. Quick + easy for a larger group.

  • Order: Mac + Cheese with a side of the Chicken Pine Nut Salad

• Sol

• North

  • Order: The Strozzapretti Pasta and The Piggy Pizza

• Flower Child

• True Food Kitchen

DRINKS / GOING OUT

• Canal Club

• SumoMaya

• Old Town Scottsdale

  • Riot House

  • Whiskey Row – Country Bar

  • Bottled Blonde

  • Casamigos