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Best Burgers in Tempe

Scottsdale's best burger. No argument.
Family-owned. Chef-driven. Award-winning.

Family-owned. Chef-driven. Award-winning.

Phoenix Magazine's 2025 Best of the Valley — and counting.
Best of the Valley 2025

Best of the Valley 2025

Phoenix Magazine named us the best. Our regulars already knew. Come find out why.
Happy hour, Monday–Saturday

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

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

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

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

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

Cindy Winston

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