By now, you know I am obsessed with this little desert of mine :) … Scottsdale is my home! It feels so good to say that and to be back here! I get asked all the time where to stay, eat, drink, spa, workout, the works so let’s get to it!
Where to stay/Spa
Picking a spot to stay is always crucial to your trip - you want to make sure you’re in a good location, close enough to get everywhere, but also not in too loud of spot, etc. Here are my favs!
The JW Marriott - Scottsdale - great location, great spa, great overall ambiance
The Hyatt Gainey Ranch - love the pool here, location, and spa
The Princess - this is a little further North but it’s beautiful and also have an amazing spa
The Scott - this is trendier and closer to Old Town so you will be by the restaurants and bars
The Andaz - same thing this is pretty central
The Phoenician - this has my heart and is by far my FAV ... not sure if it's the palm trees driving in, the pool, or the spa, but it just gets me! Also, very central!
The W - this will be rowdier than most and is in the heart of old town but has an awesome roof top pool and deck
The Four Seasons - this is far North but ultimate relaxation area if you are looking for a quiet stay
The Now - it’s not a hotel but a place to get massages and honestly it’s fab - it’s like an upscale massage envy!
Where To Eat and Drink
Breakfast/Coffee/Smoothies
Butters - this is your typical breakfast place, but I am just obsessed lol! The pancakes are so good and it's right by my favorite pond so I get coffee after and walk around - the banana cream pancakes are fire - they do not serve alch though FYI
Farm and Craft - great for brunch, lunch, casual dinner, and drinks - it's in Old Town
Prep and Pastry
The Montauk - cute brunch spot and good for drinks - let’s be honest you are going for the scene and the vibe not the food - it's in Old town
Breakfast Club - This place is in Old Town and super great for coffee, brunch, the works - I believe they sell mimosas, etc.
Morning Squeeze - same thing in Old Town and pretty typical breakfast place
HASH Kitchen - they have a make your own bloody bar and the food is ok
Sumo Maya - FANTASTIC BRUNCH! OH and dinner oh and margaritas!!
Francine - better for dinner but they do have a brunch - more of a vibe than for the food
Chopped shop - more smoothie bowls and juices - good for lunch and casual dinner - it’s in Old Town
Maple and Ash - for brunch
The Henry - the BEST coffee and vibe - great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Berdenas - good coffee - pretty strong, but the avocado toast is FAB
Press Coffee - great lattes
Cartel Coffee - really good coffee in the heart of Old Town
Nekter - great acai bowls, smoothie, juices
Kaleidoscope - great for healthy snacks, bowls, and smoothies
LUNCH
Farm and Craft
Chopped Shop
Olive and Ivy
Arcadia Farms and Cafe
La Grande Orange
Luci’s at the Grove
OHSO
The Henry
Chelsea’s Kitchen
Flower Child
Green House - good for lunch and dinner
Postinos - good for lunch or dinner
Modern Market
Tocaya - upscale chipotle
Dinner
Olive and Ivy - everything is good here .. the sweet potato canneloni is like nothing you will ever experience! It's extremely sweet, but soooo good!
Sumo Maya - the best margaritas, love all the rolls, the bacon wrapped dates are amazing too!
Postinos - the best bruschetta boards and wine specials
STK - I've only been here in Vegas, but pretty much typical steak house
Steak 44 - same thing as above pretty typical
Francine - I love Francine for dinner more than brunch .. they have really good apps, fish dishes, and wine
Zinque - never been honestly, but have heard good things
Nobu - IYKYK
Toca Madiera - this place is wild lol! It's a VIBE for sure .. you will most likely have to wait and food typically takes a long time - everyone is obsessed, but personally it's not my vibe - it's better for like a bach weekend!
Ocean 44 - love the ambiance and overall 10/10 food
The Henry - hands down one of my favs - legit can't go wrong with anything here!
Blanco - great options for tacos, margs, and fajitas
T Cooks - they have a good menu
El Chorro - perfect for a family dinner or can be a little romantic since you have a good view of Camelback mountain
Green House - everything is good here - I love the kale salad
Northa Italia - same thing - really can't go wrong here
The Mission - FAB margaritas
Grass Roots - my mom's favorite - it's a go to
Twisted Grove - same thing - pretty standard menu but a solid choice
Fat Ox - I love the bar here - it's a cute spot and good menu
True Food - typical healthy, easy spot
DRINKS
AZ88 - martinis lol
Hula - all fun drinks
The Montauk
The W rooftop
Beverly On Main
Wine Girl
Whiskey Row
The Bevy
Maya Day Pool
Bottled Blode
The District
Workouts
Movement By MK - duh lol take a virtual class with me, book a bach, or let’s hang!
BODI - this is my friend Nikki’s gym - she’s a boss babe and I love her classes - you can pick SWEAT or STRENGTH
The Madison - party on a bike spin
Power and Flow - spin classes
Yogasix
Camelback Mountain - my favorite hike, but don’t say I didn’t warn you! This hike is NO joke and is HARD … most people take 45-hour to get up and then the same down. Make sure you bring water and eat before or bring a bar
I could go on and on about Scottsdale, etc. but I hope this gives you a little guidance as you explore this city of mine! Regardless of what you do here, you will have fun! It’s a blast! DM me if you come visit or used any of my reccos!
XOXO
