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    Bad Jimmy's

    4.1 (188 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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

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    Classic Double Burger, no ketchup/mustard/pickles. Added a side of fries (+$5).
    Christine T.

    07/25/2026 It was 3:30pm on a Saturday, and my friend and I were in Scottsdale and hungry. Neither of us had tried Bad Jimmy's before and heard good things. There was plenty of parking in the plaza. It was not very busy in there, which made sense for that time of day. However, after we ordered at the counter and sat down, we realized there was no air conditioning inside. It was very warm inside. We got our food pretty quickly, scarfed down our burgers, and took the fries to go. My friend glanced at the thermostat - it was 100 degrees inside!! There was no sign on the door or warning from the staff about it. I felt terrible for the staff having to work in those conditions. Regarding the food, I got a Classic Double burger without ketchup/mustard/pickles. It also comes with cheese and diced raw onions. I liked the crust on the smash-burgers, but it was also so thin that it fell off with every bite. The burger did not come with any sides. The seasoned waffle fries were $5. The batter and seasoning reminded me of curly fries. The bathroom was pretty clean, no seat covers. Overall the food was pretty good and I would go back, but they really need to rethink staying open when the interior is that hot!

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    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!

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    4.4
    (68 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    We were exploring Old Town Scottsdale last February when we came across this spot. We were already…read moredeep within the 2026 olympics, so, we thought it might be neat to try curling. Now I realize that the 2026 was a Summer Olympics and Curling is part of the Winter Olympics, but we didn't care Upon entry to go to the host stand and tell them what you're looking to do (activities vs bar/waiting). The space is relatively open and you can immediately see the fully stocked bar, the bowling area, the back axe throwing lanes, and the enclosed curling lanes. We opted for a package that got us unlimited games (any) for an hour. We started with curling and we didn't need any special clothes or shoes. We were lead to a lane and it's set up like shuffleboard (you can stand on either side and there's two separate color stones). There's ice where you glide your stones and you stand on rubber for traction. You can glide by hand or use a piece of equipment that is essentially a stick to help push and guide your stone. There's an attendant on duty to help any stones that are stuck or that don't make it down the lane The experience was awesome. We've always wanted to try curling, but it's difficult to find somewhere that is set up to let you do that. We were amazed that we finally tried it in a desert of all places. There are no brushes like in typical curling, but you still get a sense of the Olympic activity. The bowling was fun too, but it's a smaller version like you might see in some novelty bars. Axe throwing was that of typical ax throwing. You had a couple different sizes of axes, there's lanes and you throw at a wooden target. They had computers to input your name and keep track of points. It was sometimes difficult to stick the wooden target, but it was fun We didn't try the food or drink, but everything looked good. The staff were very helpful. It was a weekend, and it wasn't overly crowded which was nice. Overall it was a fun experience Some tips: If your stones seem to be getting stuck down the lane, ask the attendant to move you to another lane. That's what we did and it made all the difference Explore the rest of bustling Old Town Scottsdale. There's literally something for everyone, and definitely check out the Frybread Lounge for some great Native American fusion cuisine Chee

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    Pour Decisions Patio and Kitchen

    4.2
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