From sunny patios to pastry temples, these locally owned brunch spots serve Scottsdale flavor with personality. Vetted for 2025, they balance beloved standbys and fresh finds. Reserve early on weekends and bring an appetite.
Best Brunch Spots in Scottsdale
10 Places
From sunny patios to pastry temples, these locally owned brunch spots serve Scottsdale flavor with personality. Vetted for 2025, they balance beloved standbys and fresh finds. Reserve early on weekends and bring an appetite.
Arcadia Farms Cafe
Cafe
Old Town’s French-leaning staple since 1990, known for seasonal, locally minded brunch and a Champagne bar. Recognized by national and local outlets; check its daily brunch hours. A relaxed patio and patisserie make lingering tempting.
Virtu Honest Craft
Restaurant
Chef Gio Osso’s intimate spot delivers a Mediterranean-influenced weekend brunch in the Arts District. Recently covered by local news confirming active brunch service, and long admired by critics for refined plates and house cocktails.
The Mission Old Town
Latin American restaurant
Chef Matt Carter’s modern Latin landmark serves a popular weekend brunch with house-made tortillas and mesquite-grilled meats. A neighborhood fixture praised by local critics and travelers alike for both food and atmosphere.
SugarJam The Southern Kitchen
Southern restaurant (US)
A Black- and woman-owned Airpark favorite bringing Louisiana-leaning comfort to brunch, often with a live DJ. Named Best Brunch by Phoenix New Times and highlighted by local media for community roots and soulful plates.
Berdena's
Coffee shop
A tiny Old Town café with serious coffee and minimalist plates that punch above their weight. Lauded by Phoenix New Times for standout breakfast sandwiches and toasts, it’s a local go-to for a lighter, stylish brunch.
JoJo Coffeehouse Breakfast & Brunch
Breakfast restaurant
Community-focused brunch café with coffee and mimosa flights and live music on weekend late mornings. Praised by local lifestyle outlets and regulars for its upbeat energy and farm-to-table comfort plates.
The Herb Box
Restaurant
Locally owned for decades, The Herb Box offers a produce-forward weekend brunch at both Old Town and Shea locations. Known for scratch cooking, thoughtful dietary options, and a bright, neighborhood feel.
Alo Cafe
Bistro
A low-key Old Town original with European-South African touches and an Estonian backstory. Spotlighted by Phoenix New Times for Euro-style breakfasts, it’s ideal for a mellow, chef-driven morning without the party scene.
ZuZu
American restaurant
Inside Scottsdale’s mid-century icon, ZuZu does daily brunch with a modern Arizona pantry and splashy desserts. Local outlets note the indulgent seafood display on weekends and the ever-changing Show Stopper Shake.
SumoMaya
Asian fusion restaurant
A singular Scottsdale original fusing Mexican and Asian flavors, famous for its lively bottomless weekend brunch. Featured on Eater’s brunch map and celebrated by locals for inventive share plates and strong cocktails.
