This place was good the menu is simple. Like the old days burgers and more burgers. Def one of the best smash burger spots in Az, of course it's gonna be pricey what isn't these days?!?! Plus it's Scottsdale of course ish is gonna be pricey. You want a cheap smash burger go to Culver's some other joint. This place is simple and good peace food snobs read more

Bad Jimmy's - -Double smash -Buffalo wings Not stingy with the ranch at all !!!! - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

First off the service was phenomenal, we were greeted upon walking in and helped through the entire ordering process. We ended up getting 2 double burgers with fries, 2 drinks and 6 buffalo style wings. The total was a little over $51 (Not bad for the area) Once we got our food after a very short wait it turned out to be one of if not the best smash burgers we've ever eaten. The fries were perfectly crispy while at the same time flavorful and there was little to no oil on them. The ambiance felt like a blast from the past with all the neon lights and old school booths. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This is not good! The wings are gross. The burgers are expensive and small. Fries don't come with. Bad experience. read more

After our son has been trying to get us here for months; it finally happened. This is a vibe place. So if you're 21-30, then this is your place. For a couple of old timers like us, it's different feel. Food: Its a limited menu and the $s add up quickly. Double smash burger $12 + $2 for chilies; which Jr said is a must. Burger was decent, bun was excellent. Burger itself, nothing special over say a Culvers or Freddy's. Fries ordered well done were excellent! Asked for them to be well done and they were! Service: You order at the counter and they bring it out. Old guy in me is always confused on the tip here. Back in the day, this was not a tip situation. I filled my own drink and refill. $50 dropped before tip. Nice guy at the register, but again that's baked into the prices? We ate outside and they have a really nice area set aside overlooking the parking lot. Noticed they have heavy duty misters, so should be a solid dining option year round. Overall: Worth a visit if you are in the area. Would we drive 25 miles again? Probably not. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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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. read more

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Bad Jimmys was a great find! My family and I were looking for a place to have some good burgers after a long day of hiking.. this place did not disappoint.. excellent service, good vibes and most importantly the food was exceptional. Skip the fast food joints and come to Bad Jimmys read more

Bad Jimmy's - Double smash burger - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Smash burgers were better than average and definitely the highlight here. The seasoned waffle fries were alright, though I had to play it safe because the staff wasn't very sure how to handle an allium allergy, so I omitted seasoning where I could and skipped trying some other options. The soda float was missable and not something I'd order again. Very little wait and picnic bench style seating. The place has a bit of a tourist-stop feel, and it seems worth trying once, especially if you want the shirt and the experience, but I'm not sure it would be a regular stop for me. read more

Best Smash Burger in AZ. Simple, fresh, awesome bun! Get the Double Classic...period. Full bar and super friendly! Friday Special...Green Chili Burger read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Double Burger - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The service and ambiance are amazing! Honestly I really enjoyed the food, one of the best burgers I've had in a while (not a big burger girl), but I customized the double and made it plain, just meat and cheese and added crispy bacon, even my husband loved it! Fries are cooked and seasoned well. Husband felt the burgers were slightly too smashed, but otherwise great experience. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Double Burger, LA Burger, Plain Double Burger w/Bacon, fries - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Fries and the L.A. Burg - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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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. read more

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Was staying in Scottsdale for the weekend to attend the 9th Annual Heroin's Anonymous Convention with a grip of friends. We had a craving for hamburgers and Bad Jimmy's was down the road so we hit it up. The place is really small inside and was packed so we sat outside in the patio area. The burgers are the smashed on the flat grill type (semi crispy on the edges. I got the double burger with fries and it was delicious! It definitely satisfied my craving. On a scale of 1 to 10, it's a great spot, I'd hit it again if I'm in the area and craving a burger:) read more

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Great staff very attentive and happy. Location was convenient and small (4 inside tables, bar with 12ish seats and plenty of outdoor seating if it was cooler), darker vibe inside with dim lighting at lunch Fries were fantastic, hot great flavor good crunch They dont have any ice tea options Burger was good. LOVED the crunch on the ends with it being a smash burger. Bun was meh, tasted like a grocery store generic bun. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Fries (1 is good for 2 people i promise) - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Oh man, do I love it when something I've been eyeing, meets expectations and all the hype!! I had high hopes for this spot since I really liked the previous restaurant here- Starlight BBQ. I was sad to see that go, but Bad Jimmy's makes up for it. I read some 1 star reviews saying dry burger, no noticeable cheese, or fries were old with no flavor. If that's what happened to y'all...bummer. I had an awesome meal here. Let's not confuse things, it's pricey IMO. My burger alone was $16. This was a $40+ meal for 2 people, essentially fast food style experience. But goddamn I'll pay that again for food I genuinely enjoyed. I'm someone who consistently lists burgers as a top favorite food. Like, I would have one for a last meal situation. And this burger meets my last meal criteria... Bad Jimmy is a bad, bad man :) The fries were great- perfectly crispy outside and soft inside. Nice seasoning too. I just used ketchup this time but some ranch would be good too. I ordered the green chili burger since it's likely not on the menu all the time, and I've been on a green chili kick lately. But, I'm really glad my man ordered the classic double. I liked his better than mine lol. It was so cheesy and I liked the sauce on that burger. These smash burgers have great seasoning (aka salt) and the lacey burger char on the edges-- SO good. Someone commented they're too salty, I thought just fine. But I eat out regularly and my taste buds are accustomed to higher levels of salt than people who eat bland food, lol. Fun fact-- most home cooks under salt their food and that's why meals cooked at home can sometimes lack flavor or depth. I'm glad we split our burgers so I could try 2 options. Next time I'm going for the classic double or the double with grilled onion. We finished up our meal with some tasty soft serve. I wanted to order a cocktail from the bar, but decided this time to focus on the food and next time I'll come back for a drink. All the staff working were super nice and I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Burgers and Cocktails and Crisscut Fries, Oh My!! Soft serve and floats too! Excellent A+ Service Delicious, juicy Double Smash Patty with American cheese, Not-So-Secret Sauce and pickles Giant, Perfectly Seasoned Crisscut Fries with ketchup & big cup of ranch Mexican Coke Great early dinner after work in SW Scottsdale! Bar, booth, and patio seating in a clean, retro-garage style eatery. 90's is not a throwback for this old broad. Loved the atmosphere and music selection! Two gender-neutral restrooms for customers. read more

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Burger was top notch, quality meat great balance with the bun. Excellent burger. Would go again for sure read more

Bad Jimmy's - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Burger cooked well and crispy. Toppings are proportional and it's really not bad. Got the seasonal Green Chile Burger with inverted buns, which was interesting but tasty. I feel like it was lacking a punch of flavor, especially for $16. The fries.... my favorite. Seasoned perfectly (maybe on the high side which I like). I'd come back just for those. Overall, it's pretty expensive but good food. They have a cocktail bar inside as well and really dim, red ambience which is cool. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Green Chile Burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We finally made it to Bad Jimmy's this past Saturday afternoon, right when they opened. I've been hearing great things about this place since their food truck days but hadn't made it out until now. Let me just say: totally worth the wait. I'm a huge burger fan--any kind, any style--but smash burgers are my weakness. And Bad Jimmy's absolutely blew me away. From the music to the decor, the vibe took me straight back to my high school years. The service was top-notch too; everyone was genuinely friendly and welcoming. Now, the food... wow. The menu is simple, but honestly, that was the best burger I've had in my 40-something years of life. My husband and I were already telling the server we couldn't wait to come back and bring the kids. (He recommended trying their wings, which are available Mondays at this location and daily at their Uptown spot--definitely adding that to our list!) And we didn't wait long to return--brought the kids back the very next day! They loved it just as much as we did. A special shoutout to the server: after a long pool day, our 4-year-old was cranky and suddenly picky (no sauce, then no cheese). While I did a little "mom trick" to get her to eat the burger (just flipped it over to hide the cheese), the server still brought out a fresh Lil' John burger at no charge, just to help. Such a sweet and thoughtful gesture. Thanks, Bad Jimmy's, for an epic weekend full of burgers, fries, and great service. We'll be back--probably sooner than we should! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Classic & Double with Fries - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This place is such a vibe! Stumbled in here because it's close to my house. Smash burgers is what they do and they do it well. I got the double burger and it was delicious! I sat at the bar and got a Moscow mule and the bartender, Taylor, was incredible friendly! They have craft drinks which I LOVE! The drink is only 3-4 ingredients so you alway taste the quality when it's made right. It had a steady flow of people while I was a there for lunch and the service was quick. I will be coming back here often! They have a great little patio for when the weather is beautiful like it was today. read more

Spent the evening feeding the homeless and worked up quite the appetite. My friends suggested Bad Jimmy's and it did not disappoint! We walked in and it felt like a small diner atmosphere. It's a walk up to the counter style restaurant so no actual waiter-waitress. I ordered the special of the day Green Chile burger with a side of fries and it was really really good. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Green Chile Burger w/Fries - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Great burger option in phoenix. We came here after a hike and were ravenous - so the burgers and fries hit the spot! I got the veggie burger and it was really good! A little too fried but still very good! The fries were also amazing! M The restaurant is a bit loud but has a fun and young vibe! Service is good and fast read more

Bad Jimmy's - Veggie burger and green chile burger with waffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Was so excited to drive to this place and try it out after seeing the hype- and the hype was RIGHT! Seriously the most amazing burgers and the waffle fries were perfection! The ranch was so good we bought some to take Home we also indulged ourselves in the soft serve ice cream and it was the perfect treat! Worth the 30 minute drive and happy they opened up the location here. Staff was very kind. Definitely a must for burger lovers!! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Wow, one of the coolest small bars in Old Town area. This new burger bar specializes in smash burgers with soft buns. They are delicious! They cook the onions in with the beef and are very savory. Sat at the bar and service was great. Also had an order of waffle fries and they were excellent. Selection of top shelf spirits at the bar and hip cocktails. The burger was over salted and they are priced @ $12, making Bad Jimmys a solid 4 stars. Will come back to try another time and also try the soft serve. read more

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If you like smash burgers, this the real deal. Great burgers, great fries. Warning: If you like ketchup. ask for extra packets. That's right, no bottles. read more

All my clients rave about Bad Jimmy's in the barbershop so i had to come here on my break. Super chill vibe right in the heart of old-town scottsdale. Simple menu that takes me back to backyard grilling. Taylor's service at the bar was super chill great energy and welcoming. Love the atmosphere, if you're near or around looking for a burger joint that wont disappoint come check them out. 10/10. read more

I am a cheese burger fanatic and I think FOR THE WIN in LA keeps winning this game. Overly sophisticated McDonald's burger. It's good but it's not whoooo. Fries taste like jack in box curly fries. Just good. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

WAY. over priced and quality of food sucks. The patty is as almost non existent. Never again. Only giving two stars because I actually had to eat the whole thing. I didn't have time to go to the French place next door. read more

me n my roomie came here before a night out on the town, and loved it!! burgers had the craziest crispy edges, and everything was so flavorful. drinks were great too - i got the dirty martini w gin, and my friend got the dirty shirley. very cute retro modern design inside; and very chill vibes. read more

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Stopped at Bad Jimmy's in Scottsdale after running some errands in the area recently and got really excited to try their smash burgers and wings. The spot is very clean and the staff is friendly and efficient. Unfortunately, they were out of wings during my visit but their smash burgers were super juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right! It is easily one of the better burgers I've had in a while. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable, making it a good place grab a bite quickly during lunch. They also have a bar, which I can imagine makes it a great spot to hang out after work or later in the evening. Even though I didn't get the wings this time, I was really impressed with the smash burgers and would definitely come back for those alone. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Smash burgers and waffle fries. - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Super good! I follow Chris Bianco and he said this is where the chefs eat. We tried it after a concert. It was so easy and fast. It's open later so good option after an event. Best waffle fries I've ever had! read more

They are always busy but food comes out fast! The burgers are good. There are many options for the burgers. The chicken wings are so good. We got buffalo wings and could not stop enjoying them. The highball is tasty. I like to see their highball maker machine at the bar. Their float is great. We can pick the soda we want and they soft serve is creamy delicious. read more

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I was craving a burger, decided to try this hidden gem! I seen people enjoying outside seating with the misters and shade going! They have 2 double styles. I order the one with grilled onions. I also decided to try their fries (crisp cut). And I got a float. The float was just soft serve in a cup, except the ice cream tasted a lot better than your typical soft serve. You choose the soda at the fountain machine, which I chose Dr. Pepper. The burger was really good, they had a homemade sauce on it, not sure what it is, but it was so good I use my fries to dip in it. The fries were ok, I was hoping for a more crispy style, they were thicker with more potatoe per fry.. not a bad thing, just not what I was craving. They have a bar with a nice selection of spirits! I'd come back if in the area for sure! The burger was pretty darn tasty! read more

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Really good smash burger... one of the best we've ever had. Will definitely take family and friends here when they are in town. Olive oil and salt ice cream was good but way too salty. Will say light salt next time. This is a great location with a big patio and lots of parking. The music inside was super loud so if you want to have a conversation might be best to sit outside if it's not too hot out. read more

Too many burgers being cooked at once. The menu is boring and staid. Easy money for Jimmy, but no choices for us. It was like everyone eating the same thing at a wedding. Nothing special about this guys food either. read more

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The Fries and ranch here are ELITE!! Perfectly crisp, seasoned and a fresh homemade ranch. The burger was good, buttery, but left something to be desired, perhaps needing a bit more sauce or more seasoning in the meat? The inside of the restaurant is very cute, Diner style, fun ambiance! Service as quick, food came out very fast! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Classic Burger and fries with ranch - Burgers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona