I stopped into Schmooze expecting something completely different, and ended up pleasantly surprised. The space has two very different vibes in a good way: a beautiful garden/courtyard area outside that feels fresh and upscale, and a more traditional café-style interior inside. The restaurant itself was very clean, parking was easy, and the overall atmosphere felt polished without being overly formal. Ordering is done either at the counter or by scanning a QR code at your table, so it's more of an open seating, modern café setup than a full-service restaurant experience. Food runners bring everything out and clear dishes afterward, but there isn't much traditional table service. That made the automatic tip prompt during ordering feel a little noticeable, especially since guests are essentially placing their own orders. I ordered the arugula caprese avocado toast and added an egg on top. Flavor-wise, it was really good. The ingredients tasted fresh, the egg was cooked perfectly, and the combination worked well together. My only issue was that it was surprisingly difficult to eat neatly. The cherry tomatoes and small mozzarella balls were sliced in half and kept sliding around, the toast crust was very tough to cut with the knife provided, and because it's avocado toast, it became pretty messy fast. They also only gave one small paper napkin, which definitely wasn't enough for this particular dish. One thing I've always believed is that restaurants should actually sit down and eat their own menu items using the same utensils and setup guests receive because it really highlights little details like this that can improve the overall experience. The latte was excellent though, and overall I still enjoyed my visit. The ambiance and food quality made it feel elevated and inviting, even with a few small execution details that could make the experience smoother. read more

Schmooze - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

High prices for mid quality food. Also that little cup is all the cream cheese you get... in what world does that work??? All & all there's better places in Scottsdale read more

Schmooze - $5 side of bacon.... That $2.50 a piece - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Schmooze is a hidden gem! Its a lovely garden oasis right in the middle of the Old Town Scottsdale. The birds are chirping and literally run things...lol. Thankfully they are not bravw enough to hop on tables outside while you eat. The outdoor and indoor seating are equally nice but if you want to get work done finding an outlet can be a challenge so be strategic to eye the table that is close to one. Each time we went, we enjoyed something yummy. The grilled salmon with salad and fries was well portioned, fresh, and tasty. On another occasion, I had the Avocado Toast with smoked salmon and a vanilla latte with a shot of hazelnut. My companion had the bagel and creme cheese with a side of fries. The whole QR code scanning for your meal is cool. Its not too impersonal to me. Once you put in the order, the wait staff are generally helpful and friendly when they come with your order. I wish the place would stay open later then 3 but understand they start out early at 7. read more

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This place was a TREAT! It was a beautiful hidden garden location with so much to see, however wasn't too much with all of the patrons, etc. We didn't like that we had no waitstaff, had to order off of a table QR code, had to get water from at the counter, etc., however, the food was AMAZING! The margarita flight was great, and the food was soooo good! All in all, it was a great experience! read more

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My first time visiting this place in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. It has a great urban vibe with both inside and patio seating options, and ample street parking nearby. I had a tasty toasted bagel and cream cheese and a Diet Coke. Being more of a coffee spot, they only offer sodas by the can. read more

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Maybe one of my favorite things we had in the trip to Arizona. Got it in a rush and it hit the spot! Amazing breakfast burrito enough for two. read more

Schmooze - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Stopped in after our flight in. We were going to try a different place but it didn't have indoor seating. Glad we did. Avocado toast was great and the pistachio latte and it was delish. The outdoor area is beautiful and worth it. A must-stop! read more

Schmooze - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Ambiance hits! The vibes are immaculate with the towering trees outside and water fountain flowing. Each table comes with a QR code to scan to order your food. Seating is first come, first serve and you seat yourself. Once ordered they know what table you're at. They encourage you stay no more than 90 min as they do get busy and this way other people can sit and enjoy. There's seating inside and out. Tons of options on their menu. The food is pretty good and at a reasonable price. The coffee is also delicious. I saw everyone drinking one so I had to try the Irish bomb. Once you're done, you leave your plates. Servers were on top of everything, drinks, cleaning tables, and providing all your needs. Very cute spot and would absolutely visit again! read more

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Came by for lunch and you work on my book for a few hours. The salmon salad is fantastic first bite in! Highly recommend and grateful for booths and plugs inside! read more

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First saw this place months ago and am so glad I remembered I wanted to try it! Hidden in Old town Scottsdale, this is a gem! You have two options: seat yourself, scan a QR code and order, or go up to the bar, order and then seat yourself. The open seating makes it easy for you to pick inside or their nice patio. Today we opted for inside because it's so chilly out but there were plenty of folks on the patio. I got the traditional breakfast and my husband got to e breaking bad burrito. It's pretty hard to screw up a traditional breakfast so I wasn't counting on something epic but it was good- especially the potatoes. Yum! Our food hit our table maybe 5 minutes after ordering- they're working quickly! Will definitely be back! read more

Schmooze - Traditional breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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My friend and I stumbled upon Smooze as we were wandering Old Town Scottsdale on a Sunday afternoon and hungry for lunch. As soon as we walked up to what appeared to be a hidden garden filled restaurant, we were immediately curious to explore what this restaurant was about. The pato was covered with gorgeous flowers, gorgeous tiles and a fountain-we were sold. At this place you seat yourself and order from the counter. They had such a good variety of food options without the menu feeling overwhelming. We order the burger, Asian bowl and cocktail flights. The Asian bowl is a 10/10, there was so much flavor and portioning was generous for the quality and price. I really loved that they offered a 3 drink cocktail flight for $22, because I wanted to try all of their drinks. We tried the strawberry lemonade, Amalfi Coast, and Fruits of Your Labor (our absolute favorite). This place was clean, the aesthetic was perfect and the staff was kind. Can't wait to come back! read more

Schmooze - Asian Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Love the patio and overall vibe. Staff is friendly. The atmosphere is so cozy. The iced teas are good. I'll have to try food next time! read more

Schmooze - Cozy patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Everything was so good. The people were incredibly nice! Perfect atmosphere to do homework, any kind of work online--really. I came to journal and read my bible for a bit. They do have a 90-minute rule because they're so busy, but it's such a great little place. The music is nice. So much nature! It feels really ethereal or European. 100% recommended. read more

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I stopped by on Friday Morning with the girls for our staycation and this place was yummy! We all never have been at Schmooze before and this place was definitely good! I'll definitely be back for sure. The chocolate croissant was so good. The iced Lattes are also so good! The chocolate chip cookie and chocolate muffin also super good! I got the breakfast burrito and oh my goodness! Heaven!!! It was amazing. Everyone loved what they ordered. The vibe in here is also amazing! Our server was attentive and so sweet. If you have not tried schmooze, definitely give it a shot! It was sooo good! I also got a side of multigrain toast with jam and their raspberry jam is sooooo yummy! Everything hit the spot! The outside patio is super cute as well. Very green and has a water area and there was birds all around it, it was super cute. read more

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Such a cute patio dining space that's perfect for breakfast/brunch! I stopped by after a workout class and had a bagel and coffee -- it did not disappoint. read more

Schmooze - Everything bagel and honey latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Food is amazing, service is quick, and the courtyard is adorable. They have a great coffee list with signature lattes but the execution on the coffee fell short - my hot latte was cold and the milk wasn't foamed. Hopefully, that was just a new barista having an off day though. I did the ham breakfast sandwich and my friend did the breakfast burrito. Breakfast burrito was heavy on the potatoes which was fine with her but not my jam. The breakfast sandwich was perfect - I devoured it! I saw others drinking little mimosa flights that looked delicious. Next time, I want to try the chilaquiles! read more

Schmooze - Ham breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Love this place. So tasty so quick. I love you just order at your table and they bring you your order. It's like quick service but restaurant style. read more

A fun place to drop in, even in the heat of summer the outside patio is enjoyable early. Pricey but decent given the location ambience a decent place to stop for a morning or brunch or beers in the evening. read more

Schmooze - Pretty good bagel and lox's with generous salmon portions - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Schmooze has been on my list for a while and I finally got the chance to sit on their beautiful patio. I liked that you seat yourself and then order using a QR code on your phone. I ordered two iced lattes and two croissants at 11:13 and they were at our table at 11:15 - talk about fast! The lattes and croissants were good but the espresso tasted a tad bit burnt but it might've just been an off batch. I really enjoyed the ambiance on the patio but they were playing some strange music for a casual weekday morning. read more

Schmooze - Iced lattes and croissants - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I loved the ambiance. What a new green area to enjoy coffee or a full breakfast. My lox and bagel were simple but solid. The coffee and matcha we got were 10/10. The fries were also some of the best in town. Would highly recommend for friends getting together, couples, or a solo date. read more

Great vibes in here. Reminds me of an old dinner with the detail inside. Lots of seating inside and outside. Needed to charge my computer but had faulty outlets otherwise great read more

I went to Schmooze on Sunday to celebrate my friend's birthday and it was delicious! The servers was so kind and helpful for us to help make my friend'a birthday memorable. The Bloody Mary was so tasty. I love a good tomatoey bloody and it was perfect. My friend said her spicy one could've bit a bit spicer, but I liked my normal one just fine. I also enjoyed my breakfast sandwich which was a great price. We split a side of potatoes too. If you're look for a cute outdoor brunch spot, I highly recommend this one in old town. Once it cools off, this place will be perfect. read more

Schmooze - Egg, sausage, and cheese breakfast sandwich with a side of potatoes Bloody mary - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Thanks to an abundance of greenery, @schmooze is almost camouflaged from view, but also arguably the best patio in Old Town. Aside from the patio inside the restaurant, it is a nice retreat from the heat, and it's an open view of the kitchen. One end of the restaurant is a unique artsy cocktail bar. They are open daily for breakfast and lunch. The morning menu offers omelets, avo toast, and sandwiches, while the lunch menu options include sandwiches, salads, and burgers. My chicken foccacia was filling and refreshing with great taste thanks to juicy chicken and pesto. I enjoyed lunch on the patio on a Wednesday afternoon. I sat at the bar style seating reading under the pergola by their pond/fountain and surrounded by plants. What a beautiful afternoon in Old Town Scottsdale. read more

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I had never been to Schmooze before, up until this month, now I have been twice! The location and hours is really a factor as to my double visit, but they do have great offerings and I feel a great option for any group size, meeting or work sesh. To start, you walk into a beautiful oasis of a patio! Lush, green, lots of greta shade, misters and an awesome water bar feature. It thent ake you to their inside space, which has ample seating and option to order directly at the counter or sit down and use their QR code system. I have utilized both during my visits. On my first visit I got a breakfast burrito, which I loved . It was hearty and came with all the ideal accoutrements, including avocado, pico de gallo inside and salsa on the side. It was flavorful and honestly just hit the mark! On my second visit I opted for the lox bagel, which fell a bit short for me. Though the lox was fresh, the bagel was below average and just did not hit the mark and felt a bit steep for the dish at $17. The cold brew I had was good, service was very friendly and I would definitely return to try some of their other items or opt for a Breaking Bad Burrito again! They do offer a lunch menu as well as a cocktail menu and would be a great spot for a little afternoon refreshment! read more

A wonderful hidden gem with the best patio in Arizona! My coworkers and I love to grab coffee and breakfast here before our shifts, and sit outside with our dogs on the beautiful patio. I love all the lush greenery and real gas lamps-- it feels like you're in Europe! The coffee is always excellent, and I always enjoy my food too-- I recently tried their Tuesday lunch special for the first time, which included a large chicken caesar salad, french fries, and a glass of wine for only $22! The staff are always friendly and efficient. It's a great place to meet up with friends for a drink, or bring your laptop to sit and work for a while. My only complaint is that I wish they were open later-- they close at 3pm every day, but I could sit and enjoy the ambiance all evening! read more

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super cute very instagramable atmosphere. Big outdoor setting with a lot of greenery and flowers. If you want service, this is not the place for you. Everything is ordered via QR code or walking up to the counter ordering and grabbing a number. Is great on a nice day, fun atmosphere, good for bach parties or larger groups. Food wise the cocktails are STRONG got the cocktail flight of 3 which i liked being able to try but man were they strong and larger than i expected. Had the avocado toast with pesto, definitely not as fresh as it could be but again not horrible. Overall vibe & atmosphere: 4 stars location: 4 stars food/service: 3.5 read more

Schmooze - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Self service walk in . Order on phone which is a bit difficulty for some older ppl like my friend but can walk up the counter to order. Prices a bit on higher end and portions slightly small. Overall ok . read more

Schmooze - Salmon salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We came to Schmooze for breakfast as a 12 person bachelorette party and sat on the patio! The place is adorable, and has lots of misters and fans for the summer heat. The place is filled with beautiful greenery - feels like a secret garden! This is a great spot for groups because you order individually off your phone, then employees run your orders out to you. Made our lives easy as a bachelorette party, and things came out fast! Just be aware everything won't come out together, so you may have to play a bit of a waiting game at the end. I had the Iced Peach tea and Caprese Avocado Toast - both were really delicious! The toast was large and filling, so perfect to fuel the rest of our day. Highly recommend adding on the breakfast potatoes - they're delicious and easily poppable! read more

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Came here for breakfast and upon arrival I was impressed by the decor and vibes the patio and inside offered. It was a pretty cool location. My partner and I stuck to our usual orders for breakfast(we pretty much get the same thing at most breakfast places now because they provide a good comparison between each. I got a breakfast burrito and she got the avocado toast. We also got two lattes. Starting with the lattes, I got some fancy mushroom latte and she got just a regular latte. Neither was exceptional in any way, the flavors actually ended being pretty boring in both. Hers was expected, but I was hoping the specialty latte I got would be more exciting. This level of okay flavors carried over to the food as well. Neither the breakfast burrito or the avocado toast were bad, they just didn't have any over the top flavor that would have us coming back here regularly. Oh and the side of potatoes we got could have been crispier(I'm pretty critical of breakfast potatoes.) Still, if you live nearby it will get the job done. read more

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Place is great, but they just lost a weekly customer. Iv never been to a place that actually charges you for house coffee refills. I do a lot of work online and come here 1-2x weekly to eat breakfast and sip the coffee. Was shocked when I walked to counter and they wanted to charge 2.60 for a refill. Sadly I'll be taking my business else where.Just way to many other great spots in Scottsdale that have bottomless house coffee refill at these prices. You guys better do some research because this is the only expensive breakfast place in area Iv ever been charged for a house coffee refills. Very disappointing. read more

I am starting to feel like a local the amount of times I've been here over the years. This high quality, easy to access eatery is one our favorites in the area. This time we brought in 4 extra guests and they all enjoyed the self service aspect of ordering via qr code. I got the asian bowl again and EVERYONE was drooling over it. I love that they serve breakfast and lunch all day. This is such a great portion for the price, im not kidding when I say we went t a D*nny's up the road out of convenience, and this was bigger, better, and less expensive, and 10x higher quality. I love the black rice. Of course, the bloody mary was a must. 10/10 everytime. already counting my days until we return. read more

i had a pretty good experience here. it's a very pretty area, and i enjoyed sitting outside eating my food. there's lots of seating and you order and pay through the qr code so the service was very quick and simple. i got the chicken pesto sandwich which was good, but i wish the mozzarella was melted. i would recommend coming here for brunch and walking around the area. read more

Schmooze - focaccia chicken sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Charming, comfortable ... Great place for real conversations! Love the shady patio on a nice Arizona day.

This local gem has amazing food and a beautiful patio. The cocktails are always fresh and delicious, and the food is good too! The restaurant is a seat yourself, order off the menu cafe feel- which is perfect if you want a laid back time with your friends or family. The only downside is that the food rarely arrives at the table together. If you know that going in though, it definitely is not an issue! My favorite thing to order here is the salmon salad, but I also love their BLT. Their breakfast burrito is also sure to be a hit. read more

Schmooze - Craft cocktail and the floral drop shooter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Ambiance is the best! good things blossom from this place and I feel refreshed every time I visit.

Cute spot. First found it on a walking tour of Scottsdale, finally made it back here for brunch with my sister. Coffee and breakfast were delish! Will definitely be back again. read more

Great coffee and great servers. Find yourself in old-town Scottsdale, then grab a cup of joe from here!

About 20 of us got together in the back patio for lunch on Friday. What an awesome spot for a small event. We all decided between salmon plates, chicken bowls, and veggie wraps! Unfortunately no pics of the food but key here is that this is a great space for a group gathering. Will have to come back for a cowork session in the front and some breakfast too. Worth noting they have a full bar :) read more

Breaking bad burrito was swell, very fast service. Be sure to order through the QR code it's quite easy. The playlist and ambiance was amazing. Tiny bit on the pricy side, but for the speed, food quality, and atmosphere it was very good. Overall was amazing! read more

Schmooze - Breaking bad burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Wonderful outdoor seating really nice interior unique menu items delicious with tasting food, reasonable price wonderful atmosphere