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    Bad Jimmy's

    4.1 (185 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jessica G.

    I was excited to come here with all the hype that I heard about this place. My husband and I came. He loves smash burgers and I was excited because I don't eat red meat but they make from scratch a veggie patty. Everything was sooooo good. The fries were crispy and delicious. The burgers were so tasty and flavorful. Loved that they had a bar. The vibe was super lax and casual. We definitely will be back. If you love burgers you def have to try this place. You won't be disappointed.

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    Ramon A.

    All I can say is good, good, goodness! These burgers are as good as advertised and the fries are nothing to scoff at! The ingredients and toppings are simple, but it's something about The Arizona Beef they're using that just simply separates them from other burger joints! You know place is good when they're niche and have a one page menu! Just go don't even continue reading this review!

    Double burger with fries
    Angelyca M.

    100/10 this place was amazing. They have a nice bar on the inside, staff was very lovely and the food was AMAZING. Highly recommend if you're coming from out of state

    Jo D.

    THE BEST SMASH BURGERS YOU WILL EVER HAVE! Bad Jimmys was my husband and I's first stop on our honeymoon. We came and Trystan and Sylvia took care of us. Immediately, as soon as we walked in, we were welcomed and greeted with the warmest smile from the both of them! The food was amazing, but we would honestly come back just because of how thoughtful Trystan and Sylvia were and the way they took care of us! They gave us a full breakdown of the menu and even let us try their vanilla ice cream with flaky sea salt and olive oil! Their smash burgers are made fresh to order and have the perfect crisp on the edges, I recommend adding chili peppers to your burger for that extra kick! All in all we had an unforgettable experience and cannot wait to come back!

    The best quality food and service ! Bad jimmys never fails to exceed my expectations . Tristan behind the bar and Jordan at the register are amazing. I've never seen two people have so much motionnn

    Jazmine C.

    Cool spot in Scottsdale! I came a little late to the hype since it's been open for a while, but overall it was a solid experience. The burgers were good, though a bit too oily for my personal taste. The fries were also a little salty, but I do love a good waffle fry, and their sauces were pretty tasty. Staff was nice and restaurant was clean with nice indoor/outdoor vibe. It doesn't quite beat a classic In-N-Out or The Habit burger for me, but I've heard their shakes are amazing, so I might have to come back just for that!

    joe m.

    This was our first visit to Bad Jimmy's. We were a bit lost but the cashier walked through the ordering process and we got excellent smash burgers. They were a bit gooey and messy, but a good way. We sat outside - it was nice to get fresh air and still hear their soulful playlist. There's a bar but they weren't serving liquor yet - beer and wine which just perfect. The waffle fries and to die for. Crispy outside and tender inside ... perfection! I can't wait to try 'em again.

    Yummy ranch and very crispy waffle fries with my burger :)
    Olivia T.

    Amazing service and cute interior with a bar. The smash burger was so flavorful and sauced up generously. I'm not a waffle fry girly but I loved these!

    Double burger
    Matt L.

    If you love smash burgers, you know..super thin, crispy, and somehow still juicy...then this is the spot! Hands down. No where have I had a burger this good. I'm honestly obsessed, I go like twice a week. Music is loud, TV's don't show sports, it's a walk up and order unless you sit at the bar. None of this is a good thing in my opinion, but at the end of the day the burger is amazing, it slaps, fire, whatever adjective you want to use. I always get the double (sometimes I stand there too long before ordering while too hungry, drooling, and I have them make me a triple). I go easy onion with no pickle but that's just my preference. The special sauce goes so well with everything on the burger. Do yourself a favor and go with no expectations except for a very tasty moo-ving burger.

    Double Burger
    Alex E.

    My daughter has been raving about Bad Jimmy's and really wanted me to try it as she knows I like a good burger. I went with the Double Burger and shared some fries with her. They make the burgers "smash burger" style and The Double comes with cheese, sauce, and grilled onions. The fries are waffle style, and were delicious, and tasted fresh. Loved the burger as well. It had a nice crust on the patty and the sauce and onions added to the great taste. Ambiance was good. It was too warm outside so we sat inside in one of the booths. Very clean restaurant inside. Service was on point as well. I'll return!

    Tracy Y.

    Great smashed burger! The menu isn't big, but everything we ordered was super tasty -- feels like they focus on doing a few things really well. The staff were really nice too. We weren't sure if we should order at the counter or wait for service, and they explained everything patiently without making it awkward. There's also an outdoor area, which is a nice touch if you want to sit outside and enjoy the weather. Overall, chill vibes and great food -- definitely worth stopping by.

    Fries and the L.A. Burg
    Doug B.

    You know those places where the people are really nice and welcoming? When the food is good, that just pushes the experience to the next level. Bad Jimmy's is one of those places. Even though it has a Scottsdale address, the place is not fancy, so know what you're getting and set expectations appropriately :) I had a Big Marble Proper Lemon (a soda that is apparently made in AZ) with what I like to say was a pastrami sandwich that had a smashburger under it: the L.A. BURG. This is on the menu as "K4 Ranch Griddled Beef Pastrami, K4 Ranch Premium Arizona Beef, Single Patty, American Cheese, Griddled Onions, Mustard, on Martin's Potato Bun" GOOD STUFF! It also had pickles that you can just see in my photo. My wife and I split an order of fries. I am not an expert on fries and will eat them if they're there, but I can take or leave them. These were good, but nothing I found particularly amazing except that they were served hot. The sandwich was a little difficult to eat but the flavors and textures worked well together and the meat was hot. Just be sure to grab a bunch of napkins before digging into this one. The pickles added a nice crunch and a bit of sourness as a counter to the richness of the meat and cheese.

    Crispy, seasoned fries w/ranch
    Christine B.

    I'm very glad we tried Bad Jimmy's. What I can tell from other reviews is many people don't understand what a smashburger is. It's a patty made from a loose ball of ground beef, pressed firmly on a hot griddle to make a very thin, wide patty. The smash method gives it a crispy, caramelized crust with juicy beef flavor on the inside. So yes - your patties are supposed to be thin! I like simple so my Lil Jim was perfect for me. (Single Patty, American cheese, Not-so-secret-sauce). Have I mentioned that my husband always ends up ordering the best thing on the menu? He had the L.A. Burg (Griddled pastrami, single patty, American cheese, griddled onions, mustard, pickles.) If you've ever had a Crown Burger in Utah it was reminiscent of that. We found the fries to be crispy and well-seasoned. The inside of the restaurant is loud and fairly small: just a few tables and a row of bar seating. They have a patio which fixes both issues once the weather cools down. One thing to note is the five star service. You don't see that often at a fast casual place. We were greeted multiple times by friendly workers, and were also thanked for coming in by numerous people too. It was really nice to see how kind and invested everyone is in making Bad Jimmy's a welcoming place.

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    Dodo Bird Kitchen and Cocktails

    4.0
    (307 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Talia in the Bar and Ariel who is the Manager are awesome! The food is fantastic. Now the greatest…read morepart is the Banana Old Fashioned and the Boozy Dole Whip. Absolutely the best in Phoenix

    Went back again for their steak frites special ($20 on Mondays and Tuesdays 3pm-close). We had kind…read moreof a large group (11) without a reservation (which we should have but it was not a planned event). They were able to accommodate us although the hostess was a little rude as we could've just went somewhere else if there was no room. All of us ordered the steak frites and a lot of ours had really big fat pieces so there actually wasn't much "meat." In comparison to the first time we went here, the steak the first time was much better. They also changed the chimichurri recipe which was needed and was really good this time. A few people got the dole whip boozy marg. They said it was a 3/5 as it was inconsistent drink to drink, ex: one got cherry, one didn't; one was more watery than another one. They said they wouldn't get it again. Overall it was a little disappointing compared to my first visit, especially with most of us only being able to eat half our steak. They also changed the plating to the wooden boards which were kind of warped so when we were cutting our steaks, it was shaking the table a lot.

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    Small space. Overpriced. Food is mid. Someone said try the french dip it rivals Hillstone…read more Karsen's french dip is not close. For the same price and a much better vibe Hillstone easily wins that battle. I've had a few other items. Cheese curds are good. Chicken sandwiches are good but wayyyy overpriced. I want to love this place but it's hard when it's easy to find better value elsewhere. I won't be back anytime soon. XO!

    Such a fun little spot in Old Town! It's definitely on the smaller side, but we got lucky and…read moresnagged a table right away. Sam was our server and he was absolutely amazing--super friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations. Pro tip: check out the photos on their website beforehand because everything on the menu looks so good it's hard to choose! We ordered the jalapeño pickle bites, green chile chicken Philly with fries, and the chicken salad sandwich with a side salad and avocado lime dressing. Every single thing was delicious, but the chicken salad sandwich completely stole the show. So good. The vibe was just as great as the food. Super upbeat atmosphere, really good music, and fun quotes all over the walls that made it feel lively and unique. We were sitting next to a couple visiting from out of town who said they had already come earlier in the week and had to come back one more time before leaving--which says everything. Highly recommend if you're strolling through Old Town. We'll definitely be back!

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    4.4
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    0.7 mi
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    Ducked into this gorgeous gastropub one night when the temperature dipped suddenly. It was only…read more5pm, but with the time difference for us, it worked out beautifully for Happy Hour! The popcorn looks ordinary, but made with bacon it is outstanding. We split an amazing chopped salad and I had a Happy Hour sized serving (1/2) of the meatloaf which was great. Beautiful, spotless, excellent service and terrific food.

    ‼!!!WARNING!!!‼ We came in with a group of eight for a…read morebachelorette party expecting to enjoy dinner, spend money, and have a great night. Instead, we were publicly embarrassed and treated like criminals for absolutely no reason. After we were seated, I closed the curtain because the table next to us was loud and obnoxious. Minutes later, the manager, Hannah, walked over and decided our entire group was "too intoxicated" to be served. Not a single person in our group was causing a scene, being disrespectful, or acting out of control. We were sitting at our table, ordering dinner. What makes this even more ridiculous is that after taking our drink order, Hannah personally brought out three green tea drinks in champagne glasses. Then, almost immediately afterward, she decided we were somehow too intoxicated to stay. Which is it? If we were supposedly too drunk to be there, why were drinks being served in the first place? We had already ordered what would have been around a $700 meal, and instead of being treated with basic respect, we were stereotyped because we were a bachelorette party. It felt like Hannah had already made up her mind before giving us any chance to prove otherwise. Restaurants absolutely have the right to refuse service to genuinely intoxicated guests. What they should not do is make assumptions based on the type of celebration or the size of a group. This wasn't responsible service--it was poor judgment, inconsistent management, and an incredibly embarrassing way to treat paying customers. We'll happily spend our money somewhere that values its guests instead of profiling them. !!! DO NOT GIVE THIS PLACE YOUR BUSINESS!!! We ended up at ZUZUs, they treated us with respect and dignity. Food was 10/10.

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