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Downtown Phoenix
Roosevelt Row's go-to for craft burgers. Right on E Roosevelt St, in the heart of Phoenix's arts district.
Right in Roosevelt Row
Street art on every block, museums around the corner, and Chase Field down the road. This is the neighborhood — and we fit right in.
Burgers built with intention
The jalapeño popper with cream cheese and fried onion strings. The Spicy Gangster. Gluten-free buns and dedicated fryers — because the owner's wife insisted.
Fresh every time
Find us on Roosevelt
513 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Call us at (480) 398-7079. Street and lot parking available nearby.
Explore all our locations
We're growing across the Valley. Find the Culinary Gangster nearest you.
Family-owned. Chef-driven. Award-winning.
Phoenix Magazine's 2025 Best of the Valley — and counting.
Best of the Valley 2025
Phoenix Magazine named us the best. Our regulars already knew. Come find out why.
The food
Happy hour, Monday–Saturday
3 to 6 p.m. Get 20% off your entire check when you order any alcoholic drink.
Two locations in the Valley
Find us in north Scottsdale and Downtown Phoenix's Roosevelt Row arts district.
Bold name. Serious craft.
Family-owned, chef-driven, and voted 2025 Best of the Valley by Phoenix Magazine. Here's how Culinary Gangster earned that name.
What our guests are saying
One of the best burgers I have ever eaten! An 8oz perfectly seasoned round patty cooked to perfection on a nice brioche bun! Highly recommend coming here for your next burger. Also get 20% off during their Happy Hour Monday-Saturday 3-6pm with purchase of an alcoholic drink. I will definitely be co
Ana Cardamon
We're visiting friends in Scottsdale and decided to come visit Culinary Gangster. Oh Boy! If you come here to eat, you are in for a taste bud treat! I had the Gyro Fries. Hubster had the Gyro Burger. Worth 👏🏾 Every 👏🏾 Penny👏🏾. If you love crinkle cut fries, piled with gyro meat, cucumbers, to
Erica J Myers
Food exceeded all expectations! Stopped by twice during a recent trip to Scottsdale and was amazed at how attentive the service was during both visits. The menu has something for everyone and the outdoor patio made accommodating a large group a breeze. I highly recommend trying the gyro or Zeus (pic
Emma Glende
We wanted to test out a dog friendly patio for our pup and we couldn't have had a better first time experience. The service was amazing and the staff was super friendly. We also enjoyed our meal. I love that they serve breakfast all day and they have healthy options like egg whites. I got the baja b
Cindy Winston
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Toast, Gyro Burger, Fries, Onion Rings, Breakfast, Omelet, Sandwiches, Burritos, Breakfast Burrito, Eggs, Spicy Burgers, Pasta Salad, Bacon Burger, Cheeseburger, Pancakes, Taco Salad, Pasta, Spicy Burger, Salads, Chicken Sandwich, Soup, Salmon Salad, Deli Sandwiches, Chicken Tenders, Grilled Cheese, Dessert, Honey Chicken Sandwich, French Toast, BBQ, and Waffles
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Estrella Estates Family Park, Camelback Trailer Ranch, El Sereno-La Rosa Trailer Inn, Bronze Boot, Green Acres Mobile and Recreational Vehicle Park, Rancho Hermoso, Trail Inn Lodge, Rancho Mobile Estates, McDowell Trailer Village, Singing Spur Mobile Park, South Phoenix, Plaza Trailer Inn, Country Club Trailer Grove, Squaw Peak Terrace, Sleepy Hollow Trailer Village, Hyde Park Lodge, Villa Monte Vista, El Dorado Mobile Home Resort, Biltmore Villas, and Catalina Village.
