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North Scottsdale's neighborhood burger spot
Rated 4.8 stars across 566+ reviews. Come see why north Scottsdale keeps coming back.
Two dishes you have to order
The Culinary Gangster Burger — 8oz patty, brioche bun, cooked to order. The Gyro Fries — crinkle-cut piled with gyro meat and tzatziki. Enormous portions, no apologies.
Right in the heart of north Scottsdale
Steps from the Scottsdale Design Center, with easy parking and a dog-friendly outdoor patio. Built for Arizona's sunshine — stop in for a real meal.
Fresh every day
Find us in Scottsdale
14891 N Northsight Blvd Ste 135, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Call us at (480) 572-1857. Ample parking in the lot — walk right in.
Explore all our locations
Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix, and a food truck rolling through the Valley.
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 Pasta Salad, Bacon Burger, Cheeseburger, Eggs, Spicy Burgers, Breakfast Burrito, Sandwiches, Burritos, Omelet, Gyro Burger, Fries, Onion Rings, Breakfast, French Toast, Waffles, Grilled Cheese, Dessert, BBQ, Deli Sandwiches, Honey Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders, Toast, Soup, Salmon Salad, Pasta, Spicy Burger, Salads, Chicken Sandwich, Taco Salad, and Pancakes
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Scottsdale, Sweetwater Ranch, Desert Wind II, Country Trace, Buenavante, Desert Ridge, Windsong, Heritage North Ranch, Basking Ridge, Sunset Ridge I, Preston Hills, Casa Rica, Estados De La Mancha II, Taliesin West, Ensenada Del Oro, Cactus Villa, Country Horizons, Haciendas Del Lago, Chimney Hill, and Oakhurst.
