First, the young man at the counter of this Roosevelt Row place is a joy! So helpful and friendly. It seems like he really likes where he works and the food that serve. When you walk in there is a large photo of a Mafia guy--definitely sticks with the theme of this place. There is a small dining room with a huge photo of their food truck, where it all started in Chicago. There is also a cute neon "gangster." We ordered an American Burger, a Shroom Burger, and a Big Mack salad (chopped lettuce dressed with thousand Island, topped with two hamburger patties, cheese, pickle, and sesame seeds). We really liked the burgers and salad a lot. The buns are so good. We got fries, and they were nothing to write home about. Drinks are sold in the can, and there is a big variety to choose from. The menu here is quite large and there is plenty to choose from, no matter what you're in the mood for. FYI--they win 2025 Best of The Valley! read more

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We were in the area for a concert, and wanted to find a new place to eat! Saw this on Google and we decided to try it out, we got a parking right when we pulled up on a Sunday evening. I could honestly see that it could be difficult to find a parking on weekdays at lunch time! Walked in not knowing what to expect, the young gentlemen who came out was very kind and helpful, knowledgeable the food. We asked what the most popular meal was and he suggested the spicy gangster cheeses burger and fries. The place is cool when you walk in and see the Godfather picture with all the other burger places bowing down to him! I will say The taste was there, food was good burger was tasty for sure! But the "Godfather" would not eat here! The ambiance and presentation were not quite there for us. Honestly I felt out of place after we ordered and turned he corner, there were hardly no tables to open and the people sitting in the tables with the pull out chairs were blocking the booths to sit in, they were watching a basketball game that was literally from 2017!! I think it was a group of the employees or their friends maybe, that's just how it seemed to us. That was a little disappointing. I honestly would not make the drive to go here again. read more

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Food was amazing! Super flavorful. Fries were a perfect crisp and paired nicely with their house aioli. I tried the Phx Burger- spicy bbq sauce, onion ring, caramelized onions, bacon with a 1/2lb patty. Every bite was bursting of different flavors and couldn't finish this beast. We also ordered the Pb&j burger , let's just say they finished their burger and portion of fries. I have enough for another meal. Service was great, shared recommendations and specials. We have been to the location as something else and they just opened as of July. Indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely will come back for more as they offer a variety of menu and a new go-to for a good burger. read more

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Lunch on a Wednesday. Good location on Roosevelt Row. Parking can be tricky at times. Place is easy to find. Counter service - line up and order up. Menu covers sandwiches, burgers, and some other items. Opted for the Gyros Burger - way more than I could eat. I think burgers at half pounders so a good size burger to start with... Plenty of flavor from the beef and the gyro meat. Fries (separately ordered) are crinkle cut. Hot, slight saltiness, and crisp. Service was top notch - fast and friendly. The place is recently remodeled/renovated so it is relatively sleek and modern. Very clean on the inside. N*joy! read more

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Came here for lunch and it smelled delicious so many options everything sounded so yummy. My friend and I got the jalapeño popper burger, which was so delicious. We also got some. I think they're a jalapeño fries or gangster fries. Those were probably one of my favorite side items. We also got their appetizer, which was some type of cauliflower. Sorry I don't remember the names which was delicious. Overall I really did enjoy the meals. Could not finish everything. We did take some home. But definitely left me full. The staff was very friendly. The seating was very cute and the back door. There's what looks like a macaw in the cage. read more

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Love visiting Roosevelt Row when we visit and super excited to see a new restaurant in the area. We stopped in for lunch and ordered at the counter . We went with the hot honey chicken sandwich and upgraded to fries and a drink for $15 !!!! Cool spot , quick service and great food !! read more

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For a place known for fries, the crinkle cut ones I was served were limp and undercooked and not great. The smashed avocado chicken sandwich was a bit better, but nothing memorable. read more

First time visit, order at the counter, delivered to your table. The food is very tasty. Staff is friendly. Food came quickly and was very hot. Chicken bacon ranch sandwhich was a bit light on ranch and bacon. Hot honey chicken was drippin good with hot honey sauce. Regular fries were crinkle cut, so probably frozen. 15% discount for ASU students which was great as I was with my ASU Daughter. No complaints, solid food & service, would definitely recommend read more

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This place is small but the food is good. We dropped in here when we when to the first Friday event. Small, cool little place. read more

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Good Yelp recommendation. Landed in PHX and stopped in for lunch which was a great call. Our party of four got a couple of salads, Greek and a Spinach, and a couple of burgers. My sister got the Shroom Burger with the sweet potato fries and I got the Gyro Burger. She really enjoyed her burger and thought the fries were great. I thought the Gyro Burger was good. The gyro meat had great flavor. I forgot to give them the temp of the burger and they cooked it medium, my bad for not going medium rare. Other than it being cooked more than I wanted, the burger was good. The space has a great vibe and a super friendly, helpful staff. read more

Culinary Gangster - Greek Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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It's a working lunch today, so I ordered takeout. I know that's pretty risky business, but I really wanted to try the burgers because they looked amazing. I ordered the Shroom Burger (no onion) and it was amazingly delicious. Very savory and cooked to perfection. The cheese was melty and they don't scrimp on the ingredients. 10/10. Definitely going here again! Also people were nice, it was clean and they had my order ready when I arrived. I would suggest checking into their happy hour specials! read more

Culinary Gangster - Shroom Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I dunno what I was expecting, but my experience was kind of so-so... Burger was good, but not great- kitchen forgot my toppings and when they remembered mid-meal it was a little too late. Place was clean, and people were friendly, but i guess I was hoping to be wowed. read more

Out of business. Came all the way from Phoenix airport just to be greeted with a sign that said they're taking a "short pause". read more

Culinary Gangster - Out of business - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great new fast casual burger joint on Roosevelt Row. Order at the counter and then they bring your food to you when ready. The fries were good and crispy and the burger had a lot of flavor. A wonderful addition to the area. read more

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Bacon Cheddar and fries. Burger was a bit greasy. But that can be a good thing. In this case it was pretty good. *** I expected a better burger to tell the truth. It was good. Not really great!!! But worth it if you're in the mood for a good burger for $$*** Fries *** seems like out of the bag into the fryer get at Wendy's fries. Wendy's fries can be really good especially if you have the munchies. I often have the munchies Ambience *** not for me. A bit tight, looked put together rather than authentic real. But still a good place to get a burger. Beer selection * Customer service *****. Dude was really nice and made good recommendations and all good. read more

Culinary Gangster - Bacon cheddar medium well with crispy fries. *** - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is a great restaurant that we found my excuse. The gyro bowl was big enough to share and was amazing. The staff was wonderful and friendly. And the location was amazing with an inviting atmosphere. This is a great option for Rosevelt row read more

This place has been on my to visit list since I saw them on Instagram. Hubby & I were in the area and stopped by for a late lunch. Ordered the gyro burger and cheese fries. The burger had no business being so good but it got a happy dance! At 1st we thought the prices were high for 1 meal ($28), however, hands down worth it. Here's why: fries were perfection! And a huge load of them. Literally still eating them. We only finished half the huge burger and took the other half home. Our son tore it up and said it was a tasty burger and reheated super well. Our Chicago hearts were happy. Cannot wait to be back to try everything else. read more

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This place has delicious food and amazing service. Everyone is really friendly and helpful. The only drawback is the price for a quick casual type of place. I've been a few times now and enjoyed everything that I had. The fries are delicious and a nice texture. The burgers are amazing with a wonderful variety. I had the spicy gangster burger and added a side of fries to share. I've also had the gangster salad and it was even better than I expected for a salad. My favorite was the popcorn cauliflower, but I was disappointed when I got home and opened the box to see how few pieces there were for $16. It looks much different when ordering online. read more

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Service is amazing, playoff game is on, and the gyro meat is delicious! I've been sleeping on this place, will definitely be back soon.

One of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in awhile. Fries were good too. Service was remarkable but I was the only person there for lunch. Very clean with a big ass TV in the small eating area don't know if it was another side . I would try it again. It was a very nice experience. read more

Culinary Gangster - Hot honey chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The service and meal was great. The price was right. A better selection of soft drinks would have been great but altogether a very good experience. I wish we'd had time to explore the neighborhood which looked inviting and diverse. read more

Service great Spicy burger good. Crinkle fries Sysco and big Smaller then you think No tipping on the kiosk so bring cash Service is solid read more

Greeted swiftly and offered the perfect amount of information to decide on our meals. Sat and received our burgers in a timely manner! Burgers were absolutely delicious as were the fries. The space is just spacious enough as a downtown eatery and I'm glad we stopped by. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Don't be afraid of the cheese sauce on the bacon burger, it ties everything together! read more

Culinary Gangster - Cheddar bacon sub turkey patty! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Culinary Gangster absolutely lives up to the name. If you want food that's clean, bold, and actually satisfying, this place nails it. The sweet potato quinoa bowl was perfectly balanced--hearty, flavorful, and filling without feeling heavy. You can tell everything is fresh and thoughtfully put together. And the buffalo chicken salad? Legit. Great heat, juicy chicken, crisp greens, and none of that sad "healthy food" vibe. It's the kind of salad you actually crave again the next day. The whole place has a confident, no-BS energy--fast, friendly, and dialed in. Perfect for lunch downtown when you want something that fuels you and tastes damn good. Easily a repeat spot. Culinary Gangster understands the assignment. read more

Culinary Gangster - Buffalo Chicken Salad and Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place was amazing, and the owner is so friendly and welcoming! I had the Tuna salad and my husband had a bacon cheeseburger. Both were beyond good. The salad was very fresh and crunchy with lots of tuna salad on top. My husband said the burger was big and delicious! We cant wait to come back when we're in the area. A definite 5 star place! read more

Culinary Gangster - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great experience all around. The guy at the counter who actually seemed happy to be there was genuinely upbeat and super helpful, you can tell he loves the place and the food. The menu is packed with tempting options, and the jalapeño popper burger my Wife and I tried was ridiculously good. Prices were solid, service was smooth, and I'm already planning my next visit. This spot just earned a permanent place in my burger rotation. read more

We loved all the food we got here. None of us got the burgers -- well, kind of. My daughter got a Big Mak salad -- two burgers on a bed of lettuce with pickles and cheese and all cut up it really did taste like a Big Mac. I had the Gangster salad and would do it again. Great combination of ingredients that were more than filling. I took half the salad home. Crinkle cut french fries that were crispy. My husband loved the quesadilla, and daughter's boyfriend, the burrito. We sat outside in the alley and enjoyed the weather! Also loved the neighborhood -- Roosevelt Row. What a great spot in Phoenix! read more

We ventured out on a Tuesday night for some burgers. Sometimes the best time to visit a new restaurant is when they're not slammed on the weekend. Great customer service from the start & We left full and talked about what else we'd try. 2 adults / 2 kids The American, The Spicy Gangster These are decent thick patties and the brioche bun is a great balance so it's easier to bite into. What I liked about the spicy gangster is that I added the Mertz cheese spread to it. Why?! Well, I wanted a creamy cheese taste. It added a great smoky flavor without it taking over too. Another reason I'm happy with this burger is the sweet chili sauce. The sweetness balanced all the different peppers/spicy. It was a juicy burger! The fries - I Like crinkle cut! It holds the salt better And they were Crispy! Not greasy or soggy in the middle. The artwork is fun and trendy. It's a casual spot in a great location and the water station is trustworthy! read more

Culinary Gangster? That was my nickname in college. Another thing I did a lot in college was eat food and you can certainly do that here. They had a TV there doing a quad box of college football games. Jimi has often volunteered his services to be a director of sports programming for bars and restaurants but CG clearly has that covered. 5 stars read more

Stopped in on my lunch break today and had the Gangster burger with cheese fries! Delish! Burger was cooked perfect and had good spice to it. Good vibes and good food. Great addition to the area, can't wait to try more things! read more

Culinary Gangster - Delish and crispy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Hamburger was a little more pink than hoped for, but Chef remade it and it was DELICIOUS! Great customer service, great food, would highly recommend. Wife had quinoa salad and LOVED it. read more

Love gangster! You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I've had the salads, burgers and sandwiches. All so good! The chicken sandwiches are my go-to, especially the Chicken Classic. Always super fresh and good quality... I never get the ick and I'm picky (iykyk). The funnel cake fries are a MUST! Used to go to the Scottsdale location a lot, so I'm so excited they opened this one closer to me. Will definitely be back soon! read more

Stumbled across Culinary Gangster and wow! What a gem! I tried the Spicy Gangster Burger and it was absolutely unreal. So flavorful, totally worth the stop! And the cheese fries? I'm not even kidding, better than Portillo's (which is saying a lot). Fast service, super fun and unique vibe, and the staff was fantastic. No doubt I'll be coming back again soon! read more

Culinary Gangster - Cheese fries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Burger heaven ... this place serves up a different experience... it is just fun telling friends you went to the Culinary Gangsters Place.... The name is super clever and the food menu offers you choices "YOU CAN'T REFUSE" read more

Well it's a bit pricey but the Burgers....are good! Delicious even!! If you want a tasty burger and you don't mind the price then this is the place! My are they good! read more

Every time I have ordered from here my burger patties or raw. They don't give you an option when ordering online how you would like your burger done. For a burger to come rare seems odd. Thank you for responding. I guess that's something I missed. I will give it another try read more

We were passing through on a family road trip and found this little place: what an amazing find! The atmosphere was nice, the staff is great and the food was AMAZING. The gangster sauce is truly epic. Ordered the Avocado Chicken Sandwich, the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, Burger, onion rings and gangster fries. Each item was top notch and so good. Come prepared though, the portions are a nice size. If you are looking for a nice little place to grab some food, this is the place. Whether you live in Phoenix or just visiting, you must try this place! read more

Stopped in for a cold beverage on an extremely hot day. This place is exceptionally clean with a full bar. I was greeted with a smile by a friendly young man. The food is absolutely delicious with generous portions. Love the ambiance, I will be back with my family. read more

Culinary Gangster - Ice cold refreshments + full bar! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Fantastic food and service. I cant wait to try some of the other burgers. I consider myself a lover of all things burger and this one hits my whole checklist! read more

Great service and food was brought out quickly. The gyro bowl wasn't huge (per previous review, maybe filled half the bowl it came in) but it was good and fresh. read more