# Best Burgers in Scottsdale: 8 Local Favorites (2026) > The best burgers in Scottsdale, from Old Town smash burgers to a brûléed burger up north. Addresses, hours and what to order at each spot. Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-burgers-scottsdale --- [Food and Drink](/hubs/food-and-drink) # Best Burgers in Scottsdale Smash burgers, late-night burgers and a few surprises - No. 1 Gyro and PBJ&B burgers - No. 4 Smash burgers - No. 8 Brûlée Burger, $14 ![Portrait of John Apolinar](/john.webp) By **John Apolinar** · Updated Nov 1, 2026 · 8 spots Finding the best burgers in Scottsdale is a fun problem to have. You've got smash burgers on Scottsdale Road, a late-night burger bar off Stetson, a burger with a brûléed sugar crust and a spot in Northsight that does a gyro burger. These are the eight I'd point you to first. Want the full list? Browse the [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link). In this guide 8 spots The map Where these spots are Filter by area Showing all 8 spots. ## Scottsdale, by area Nothing in this guide is in that area. 1. 1 Northsight ### [Culinary Gangster](https://culinarygangsterusa.com/scottsdale) ![Culinary Gangster in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-burgers-scottsdale-culinary-gangster-8cb9c1d5-960.webp) Creative burgers in a strip mall Culinary Gangster is a small spot in Northsight with a menu full of creative burgers like the Spicy Gangster, Gyro, Jalapeño Popper and PBJ&B. It's open Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays. **The short list:** Gyro and PBJ&B burgersClosed Sundays. [Visit Website](https://culinarygangsterusa.com/scottsdale)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/culinary-gangster) 2. 2 Old Town Scottsdale ### [Rehab Burger Therapy](https://rehabburgertherapy.com/) ![Rehab Burger Therapy in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-burgers-scottsdale-rehab-burger-therapy-8e5b6df7-1188.webp) Laid-back Old Town burger bar Rehab is the Old Town burger bar on 2nd Street with thousands of Yelp reviews behind it. It's laid-back, it's open until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and it's an easy lunch stop. **The short list:** Old TownOpen until 10 PM Fri-Sat. [Visit Website](https://rehabburgertherapy.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/rehab-burger-therapy) 3. 3 Central Scottsdale ### [Happy's Hamburgers](https://www.happyshamburgers.com/) Happy's is a casual burger and slider spot on Scottsdale Road. Get the Double Smash Burger. It opens at 10 AM every day. **The short list:** Double Smash BurgerOpens 10 AM. [Visit Website](https://www.happyshamburgers.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/happys-hamburgers) 4. 4 Old Town Scottsdale ### [El Camino](https://www.elcaminoarizona.com/) El Camino is a late-night bar and burger spot from Jocque Concepts. Smash burgers, wings and tenders, and it's open until midnight every day. That makes it my go-to after a night out in Old Town. **The short list:** Smash burgersOpen until midnight. [Visit Website](https://www.elcaminoarizona.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/el-camino-scottsdale) 5. 5 Old Town Scottsdale ### [Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers](https://www.coldbeers.com/cheeseburgers/old-town-scottsdale/) The name says it all. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is a sports bar with a big burger menu and a lot of TVs. It opens at 9 AM on weekends for game days. **The short list:** Sports barOpens 9 AM weekends. [Visit Website](https://www.coldbeers.com/cheeseburgers/old-town-scottsdale/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/cold-beers-cheeseburgers) 6. 6 Central Scottsdale ### [Hopdoddy Burger Bar](https://www.hopdoddy.com/locations/scottsdale) Hopdoddy is on Scottsdale Road just north of Shea at Mescal. It's a reliable pick with a big menu and good fries. **The short list:** North of Shea. [Visit Website](https://www.hopdoddy.com/locations/scottsdale)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/hopdoddy-burger-bar-scottsdale) 7. 7 Kierland ### [Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar](https://www.zinburgeraz.com/locations/scottsdale-az/) Zinburger at Kierland Commons pairs burgers with a wine list. Good for a casual dinner while you're shopping up north. **The short list:** Burgers and wineKierland Commons. [Visit Website](https://www.zinburgeraz.com/locations/scottsdale-az/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/zinburger-scottsdale) 8. ### Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. 9. 8 North Scottsdale (Hayden) ### [Paradise Valley Burger Co.](https://pvburgercompany.com/locations) PV Burger is famous for the Brûlée Burger: beef, bacon, egg, Havarti, pickled onion, Thousand Island and a burnt sugar crust. It's $14 and it's worth the trip. **The short list:** Brûlée Burger, $14. [Visit Website](https://pvburgercompany.com/locations)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/paradise-valley-burger-co-scottsdale) The method ## How I picked these I picked spots with a real Scottsdale address that are open now, then checked each one on its own site plus Yelp or OpenTable in November 2026. I left off places that only run a food truck here or are temporarily closed. Hours change, so check before you go. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where can I get a smash burger in Scottsdale? Happy's Hamburgers on Scottsdale Road has a Double Smash Burger, and El Camino in Old Town does smash burgers late. ### What's the best late-night burger in Old Town Scottsdale? El Camino on Stetson Drive is open until midnight every day. ### Where's the brûlée burger in Scottsdale? Paradise Valley Burger Co. on North Hayden Road. It's beef, bacon, egg, Havarti and a burnt sugar crust. ### Is there a burger spot with a big beer list in Old Town? Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers on Scottsdale Road is a sports bar built around exactly that. ## Find more in the directory [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link) - Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers - Culinary Gangster - Rehab Burger Therapy - Happy's Hamburgers - El Camino - Best Cheap Eats in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Late-Night Food in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Sports Bars in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Patios in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Date Night Spots in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Restaurants in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks ## Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. Free. Weekly. Unsubscribe anytime.