Want to start your day off right? Head to one of these great spots for a perfect breakfast meal.
Hash Kitchen
This popular Scottsdale breakfast spot features breakfast classics that are remixed and reimagined. It also has an upbeat atmosphere with DJs spinning tunes on the weekend, unique craft cocktails, and a well-known, over-the-top build-your-own Bloody Mary bar.
Herb Fried Chicken & Waffles, potato tacos, scrambles, Benedicts, and a variety hashes make choosing a favorite meal a challenge.
14838 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260; 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253; as well as multiple other Valley locations
JOJO Coffeehouse
This locally-owned and -operated destination serves both brunch and breakfast in Scottsdale and focuses on craft and locally sourced products.
Order everything from traditional pancakes, eggs, and sausage to the JOJO French Toast, and pair your selection with coffee, espresso, mimosas, mimosa flights, and signature cocktails.
Breakfast and brunch are served all day, and there is live music on the weekends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3712 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Snooze, An A.M. Eatery
With a fun atmosphere and a new “pancake of the week” creation, Snooze, An A.M. Eatery is a popular morning haunt.
Find the usual breakfast items, as well as tacos, burritos, and the Bountiful Buddha Bowl.
There’s also a plant-powered menu, and a wide selection of both juice, Bloody Marys, and alcoholic creations.
15054 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, as well as other Valley locations
Breakfast Club
As its name suggests, this is the place for breakfast in Scottsdale. It’s been a local staple for more than 20 years, with scratch-made meals, a barista bar, and a juice bar.
Standard breakfasts, a Churro Waffle, Almond Cookie Pancakes, a “Keep it Light” section, and more.
The Scottsdale location (one of three in the Valley) is as popular for breakfast meetings as family destinations.
4400 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Over Easy
Yes, foodie and television personality Guy Fieri has been at this spot, which has been open since 2008. It’s been featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins 7 Dives, in Bon Appétit, named one of America’s best breakfast and brunch restaurants by Travel + Leisure, and more.
The unique breakfast menu offers appetizers such as Golden Waffle Dogs and a Pound of Bacon, you can build your own omelettes, choose from a Benedict, or stay on the healthier side with the Feel Good Fuel menu.
There are mimosa flights and “brunch-tails” too.
This Scottsdale breakfast restaurant donates $1 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital for ever kids’ meal that’s purchased.
11162 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259, as well as other Valley locations
Daily Dose Kitchen & Bar
This place hits the spot whether you’re looking for a healthy breakfast, a traditional breakfast, or a Southwest-inspired breakfast. If you’re out partying in Scottsdale late at night, you can stop by in the morning for The Hangover Sandwich to start your day off right.
4020 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, as well as a Tempe location
U.S. Egg
U.S. Egg opened in Tempe in 1991, and now the local, family-owned breakfast restaurant has six locations, including two in Scottsdale.
Owner Oscar Gegran and his four sons—who all attended Arizona State University—try to know the names of the regulars, and proudly offer an extensive breakfast and lunch menu. There are also gluten-free and vegetarian menus, as well as a list of cocktails.
7119 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254; 3238 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; as well as several other Valley locations
Butters Pancakes & Cafe
Guests come here for the attention to detail, which makes for tasty breakfast options. All eggs, whether for an order or for batter, are hand-cracked, and many items are sourced locally.
You can find traditional breakfast staples such as Brioche French Toast, pancakes, and omelettes, as well as Eggs Verde and huevos ranchero.
7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054 (in the Scottsdale 101 shopping center), 14795 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 and 8300 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Scramble, a breakfast & lunch joint
Scramble prides itself on sourcing its ingredients as locally as possible, whenever possible. It is a quick-casual concept offering eggs, omelettes, Benedicts, burritos, pancakes, and more, as well as a vegan menu that’s served all day.
Do you like bringing Fido to breakfast? The patio is dog-friendly, and you can even order the Elvis Pup Cakes off the K9 Menu for them—a single pancake with banana, peanut butter, and whipped cream, served in a dog bowl.
6590 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, as well as several other Valley locations
First Watch
From shrimp and grits and Million Dollar Bacon to its Hacienda Hash, First Watch makes sure to offer a variety of breakfast options, brunch cocktails, and wellness juice creations.
The breakfast menu ingredients and flavors “follow the sun,” with items influenced by the position of the sun.
6149 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250; 9325 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260; 16455 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254; 20567 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255; 34422 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85266; as well as other Valley locations
Arcadia Farms Café
Popular for its girls’ day out vibe as well as its scratch-made menu options, this Old Town Scottsdale staple recently moved from its long-time Scottsdale location to a slightly bigger spot across the street, to the delight of those trying to get a reservation.
In addition to its usual creations that feature wholesome, natural, organic, and local ingredients, Arcadia Farms Café collaborated with Blue Zones Project Scottsdale on a menu that features specially crafted Blue Zones-inspired food items.
7025 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
These are the best breakfast places in Scottsdale, AZ. You can't go wrong with any place on the list, Bon Appetit!