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    Doughbird

    4.1 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    DOUGHBIRD ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Bar Wings with Crispy Potato Wedges. Happy Hour win!
    Johnny J.

    I had no idea I was gonna find some of the BEST wings in AZ today. I've eaten pizza from here before but it's been a while. I met Marley who works here and he mentioned I should come in for lunch or happy hour one day. I'm so glad I ran into him when I did. Customer service was friendly, patient, and helpful with any questions. The vibe was really relaxed, I came in right after 3:30pm so it was Happy Hour. A lot of great options and the bar area was open and relaxed with a couple games on. I'll definitely be back soon with some friends. This place is definitely FoodJones foodie approved.

    Renee A.

    Pleasant service. Sat at counter for our meal and enjoyed watch the kitchen crew assembling the pizzas as they went into and came out of the very nice pizza oven. First time trying this restaurant out. Atmosphere trendy, casual up scale. My style! My pizza was very good. Individual size, but lots of leftovers to take back to our hotel for later. Definitely would come back next time we come to tow

    Natalie R.

    Recommended by a fellow yelper and was not disappointed. We were seated right away in the bright, modern dining room. Our server was incredibly friendly and helpful with menu suggestions as well. The entire menu looked amazing but we opted for the seared chicken potstickers to start and the copper hat pizza to share. The food was brought out pretty quickly. The seared chicken potstickers were better than I expected, with a light crisped outside and just enough flavorful chicken filling. The copper hat pizza though was amazing. The prosciutto was tender and the dates with the goat cheese worked so well with the peppery arugula. Every bite was as enjoyable as the next and I would gladly order that every time but if the pizza and the potstickers are any indicator of the rest of the menu, I'd be here every week. I loved my experience/ meal at Doughbird and am already looking forward to my next visit!

    Seared Chicken Potstickers
    Bella T.

    Our waiter was extremely friendly and happy to serve us. It was my first time trying Doughbird and I was pleasantly surprised. The interior atmosphere itself is very nice and feels like a typical Scottsdale restaraunt. The potstickers were very good and we ordered the pizza to share. I forget what it was called but it had dates and pistachios on it - it's my favorite pizza I've tried all year. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Salad
    Donna B.

    What acute place. Love the atmosphere and the decor. It is very open and inviting. We tried a couple of different pizzas and a salad. My supervisor/friend had the chicken pot pie and she said it was excellent. I tried the frozen lemon cherry drink, and it was nice and tart. The pizza was excellent and I definitely would go back.

    Caesar Salad with chicken
    Debra M.

    Like the name suggests, you can get a variety of pizzas and rotisserie chicken dishes along with large salads. The DIL and I ordered Caesar salads with chicken and we were pleased the chicken was dark meat, juicy and delicious. Son had the Ranch Chicken Salad, a huge, flavorful sandwich with scrumptious potato wedges dusted with Parmesan. The food was good, service was excellent, and the general atmosphere was a typical sports bar.

    Ranch chicken salad sandwich - excellent!
    Nancy S.

    The food was excellent. We both ordered the ranch chicken salad sandwich with fries. The fries were great. Thick but crispy. I would order that again in a heartbeat. The service was just OK. One of us wanted the sandwich without the avocado and one wanted it with it. So when the sandwiches came, we couldn't tell which was which and the server didn't know. We guessed incorrectly and the one who didn't want avocado got it. As well, one of us ordered iced tea and got a glass of it. Fine. Then along comes the server with another glass of iced tea, this time with lemon. Then she realized her mistake and came back to get it. My companion wanted the lemon and asked for it but didn't get it. So the server wasn't too aware, or maybe it was the kitchen (the avocado). Who knows? It didn't really damage our experience and we would go again. Ambiance - very nice. The booths were comfortable and we could have a conversation without being heard and we didn't hear others. Good location although I noticed that at lunchtime, they set up valet parking because it's in a busy center with lots of businesses who want to reserve parking for their customers. We were able to skirt the valet parking so that was good. If I had to pay for parking, I probably wouldn't go here. When we left, the valet parking was being taken down. So I guess it's a demand situation. Overall, I recommend it but make sure your server understands what you want and check to make sure you get it.

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    Joy J.

    This is the 2nd time I have been to this Doughbird location and it was another phenomenal visit! The first time I came was with fellow Yelper Dee A. We went on the last day of Restaurant Week in September ans it was wonderful! I couldn't stop thinking about the Rotisserie Chicken which is what I had ordered last time. The dish is so full of flavor and the broccolini gets me every time! I think they put it in some kind of butter sauce then sprinkle them lightly witch cheese. Whatever they do, it's just simply amazing. The chicken is cooked to just the right temperature and it pairs perfectly with the mashed potatoes. This dish is big enough to share, so I had a yummy lunch the next day. I sampled my friends' food too, and I liked it all. The Crispy Chicken Parmesan was divine, and the Classic Chicken Pot Pie just melts in your mouth. Their portions are not skimpy at all, so be prepared to doggy bag your leftovers or bring a friend to split with. The service can't be beat. Employees here are always so polite ans very cheerful. We never felt rushed and they are attentive ans knowledgeable. They will even make suggestions of you are undecided (which is me 99% off the time). The atmosphere is very casual and laid back, but with an upscale feel. I love the huge bar area and the high top tables. They also offer outdoor seating. If you are looking for the perfect place to have lunch or dinner, I highly recommend Doughbird. They also offer a kids menu and a small dessert menu as well. Try the Warm Butterscotch Cake. You can thank me later! ;) Prices are average and there's plenty of parking outside.

    Menu 11/12/25
    Edward A.

    Doughbird has a great vibe and setup for dining areas. Had an excellent old fashioned - make it 2 :). Jenna as a server was top notch great server with an excellent disposition and just all around a wonderful person. We were a little late for dinner on a weeknight so the chicken could have been a little better. It wasn't horrible but I think it was a little less fresh than prime time. I will say I had one of my top 3 Caesar salads at this place. That salad and Jenna took this experience from a 4 stars to 5 stars. We would not hesitate to return.

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    Sarah S.

    Doughbird is really good and the service, even on a busy Friday night was exceptional. I made a reservation, which I recommend especially on a Friday or Saturday evening. The parking lot was very full and my mom was with us so she usually wants me to park in the handicapped spot but they only had two spots and they were both full. We arrived about 15 minutes early and they were able to seat us fairly quickly. The place was buzzing and it was very loud. My mom is hard of hearing so I felt like we were shouting the whole dinner or repeating ourselves. We were trying not to overindulge so we ordered salad and a pizza. The people next to us ordered a bunch of apps that all looked really good but we were being good. The Caesar was really basic but surprisingly good! It even smelled good before I dove in. The pizza was also delicious! We split a veggie and a pepperoni. The veggie had mushrooms basil and olives. It was really good. My son also enjoyed his pepperoni pizza but maybe had too many globs of cheese. He doesn't like cheese that much though. We wanted to get dessert so bad because the people next to us had some kind of sundae that looked so good but we resisted. Next time!! Also I didn't get a drink but the wine list looked pretty good as did the cocktail specials. The reason for 4 stars is the place was cold (granted it was January and we were going through a cold snap) but it didn't feel like any heat was on inside. They had a fireplace and space heaters outside though, where no one was. Also the women's bathroom only had two stalls and on a busy Friday night the bathroom wait was long. Overall I enjoyed my meal and will come back in the future to try some other dishes.

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    Terry A.

    Cool restaurant with a comfort/upscale vibe. Known for their chicken, but I think we may have arrived after their ideal hours, chicken was slightly on the dry side. Server was amazing, very pleasant and friendly. The sides were also OK, but not amazing, but I enjoyed the aesthetic of the restaurant, Would go again!

    Strawberry pinacolada mock-tail
    Sherrie P.

    Came on a Sunday evening at 7:30 with a reservation. Great parking. I was seated quickly. Server answered questions. I ordered the chicken pot pie. It was good needed salt and pepper. Tried the strawberry pinacolada which was a mock-tail. It was bitter to me not sweet at all. I could not drink it. Sent it back no issues.

    Denise M.

    Except trying to make a reservation here, but it just would not go through on my phone. We were leaving the cocktail bar and decided to just see if we could get in anyway. Last time we came here we had to wait over a half hour for a table. We lucked out and they sat us immediately. It was a good thing because 15 minutes later the place was completely packed. This place is quite large, with very topping ceilings and a gorgeous tile on the floor. There are booths and tables, and a couple of large high top tables for bigger groups. You could also sit at a bar that looks over the pizza ovens. They have chicken and pizza - - hence the name Doughbitd. There are also a couple of salads and sandwiches and a few other entrees, like salmon. We skipped appetizers. Happy ordered a chicken sandwich which was served with potato wedges. He really liked it, but I declined a bite. I ordered the rotisserie chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli. It was so good! The mashed potatoes are very rich and you can definitely tell they are made from scratch. There was not a whole lot special about the broccoli... It was good, but it was just broccoli and I like broccoli. The chicken was the star! The chicken here is so delicious. There's a little bit of sweet and savory together, and it works so well. Servings are quite large, so we both took home half of our meals. That gives us something to look forward to tomorrow! Our server, Ben, was fantastic. He had several tables but still managed to be attentive to all of them. An older woman came in and was dining on her own, and he was so patient while she talked to him and stood there for quite some time helping her understand the menu. Kudos to him! I do suggest if you're coming at prime dinner hour to make a reservation. We were able to walk in a little bit earlier, but we just beat the rush.

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    Ask the Community - Doughbird

    Is the meat Halal?

    Sorry, unfortunately, we do not serve any meat that is Halal.

    Is there trivial pusuit there?

    Sorry, we do not have Trivial Pursuit.

    When the weather cools down is your patio pup friendly?

    HI Samantha, Yes, it is!!… 

    Is Creekstone Farms beef still used for the Prime Rib?

    Unfortunately not. We no longer source our beef from Creekstone Farms.

    Do you have a happy hour?

    Hi Samantha! Yes, we do have a Happy Hour from 3-6pm on Monday-Friday! Let me know if there is anything else I can assist with!… 

    How big are the pizzas?

    They’re about 11 inches, 8 slices

    Are they following CDC & public health guidelines to continue to require customers to wear masks indoors when not eating or drinking?

    Yes they are... constantly wiping down tables, chairs etc.

    How is the gluten free crust here?

    Awesome! and made from scratch not shipped in from elsewhere.

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    Pizzeria Bianco - Wiseguy Pizza

    Pizzeria Bianco

    4.0(3.8k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    Hmm I think i'm in between a four and a five due to what you get and the price point…read more I went with a five because ultimately, I've had good experiences here. I got a margarita pizza and it was good. if you're hungry, you can easily kill a pizza to yourself. Or share a pizza with someone and get a salad etc You can do the valet parking and get it validated through the restaurant or there's the parking structure a little walk away, unsure if that gets validated. This is great for a date night, catching up with a friend, or even getting a bite to yourself. Thankfully, they keep the temperature in their nice and cozy COOL, especially because the oven is right there. Service is always nice enough.

    Been wanting to try this place for a while. I understood this is a very highly rated pizza. I…read moreunderstand this place got best pizza on a site that I looked at. Came here and luckily they had openings as I made a reservations at the wrong location. The place was pretty casual on there customer service. Pretty much get your order and that's about it. Wine: Had a Wilcox wine and it wasn't very good. Mozzarella salad was really good. Pizza I felt had too much of a smoked taste and just didn't have much flavor. Crust was the best part. I've been having really good pizza as of late and this pizza didn't hit the spot. Really bummed as we were excited. Definitely will seek other options next time in Phoenix.

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    Via Della Slice Shop - Classic Marg. Our OG.

    Via Della Slice Shop

    4.5(338 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    My family and I recently hosted our own pizza tour in Downtown Phoenix and unanimously agreed that…read morethis was our favorite spot. I recently visited late night after some drinks with my friends and were welcomed by the amazing scent of pizza. The slices are about the size of a Costco slice but way better quality. The pricing is a bit steep, but well suited for the quality and flavor of each slice. If you take a whole pizza to go you'll be surprised by how large of a pie it is! Also - their wings are amazing!

    I tried Via Della's about three years ago and they were the bomb! The wife and I decided to try it…read moreagain because we just wanted a good pizza. The last place we tried was disappointing. We ordered a couple of sodas and the same slices we ordered last time, pepperoni and vodka slices. The slices were delivered in no time! They were hot and crispy! I don't know what happened, but the quality just wasn't there. I could not taste the sauce on my pizza. It was non existent. It was like eating pizza bread with cheese and pepperoni. The Vodka pizza had no detectable sauce on it either. It also tasted just like cheese bread. I don't know if its because of different pizza makers or the new standard, but I was disappointed. I was very impressed last visit and even made a statement that the Vodka slice may be my new favorite. I was a little let down this time around!

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    Trevor's

    Trevor's

    4.3(344 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Trevor's is always a good idea .. whether you're looking to add something to your home bar or a…read moregift for someone else this place will have something special - alcohol, cigars, shirts, candles, bar tools, glassware, etc. My friend and I stop in here to browse and sample something new. Yes they have tastings. We met the store manager who showed us some new things and the bf walked out with some new bourbon bottles. The sit down restaurant area has a bar area and sit down dining space. The food/ pizza here is also really yummy. I've had the mushroom pizza which is my favorite but the prosciutto pizza with fig jam is also very good. We appreciate how helpful & friendly the staff is. We'll definitely be back!

    Pretty good pizza but the liquor section is great and staff no matter which one you go to somehow…read morealways good knows their stuff. Wines decent. Food. Pizza is JUST OK!!!!!!! I don't know why it's so popular it's not the best pizza but not bad either. Cocktails delicious what a selection! Bartender didn't know what beer she had luckily a PATRON AT THE BAR HELPED HER. Well my husband is allergic to nuts and wanted the charcuterie to share. Server said we can't do it because the chefs don't wash their cutting tools between meats and there is mortadella. I don't understand this why aren't you washing your utensils??? Or why can't you? Is it so hard? Mortadella is disgusting anyway it's bologna. Better with Proscuitto. SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST! The veuve bottle was like $80 what a steal!!

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    Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen - Artichoke Dip PIzza

    Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen

    4.2(906 reviews)
    10.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Spinato's is just as great as when I reviewed it 10 years ago (except that the prices are…read moredefinitely much higher now), but they just moved to a new, beautiful location down the street a few blocks, so it's worth offering a brief, updated review. I won't add to my previous review regarding the food, as it is still just as fantastic. And while the old location had its charm (mainly that it was more intimate and a bit quieter), the new location is overall an immense improvement. First of all, it is much larger, modern, and very tastefully decorated without losing as much of the intimacy as they could keep. For instance, the decor on the walls makes you feel like you are somewhat at home, with photos of the Spinato family and other tasteful finishes. Everything is comfortable without being too casual or formal. It's definitely more open concept now, and bar-lovers will appreciate the full bar, as the old location only had a tiny one. The covered patio area is much nicer, and with an eastern exposure, it should bake in the sun less than the old place's western exposure for most of their operating hours. We were seated at a half-booth, and the restaurant was very crowded because it was their first Friday night at this location. Nonetheless, we arrived early enough to be seated without a wait. I will say that the food took a very long time to arrive--40 minutes or more--but I'm chalking that up to the crowd and growing pains at the new location. Our server recognized us, welcomed us to the new place, and was as friendly as usual, though he didn't have much time for chat-chat with how busy they were. Very much looking forward to more visits to Spinato's at this fabulous new location!

    Love the new location. It's beautiful!! When we entered (…read morefrom the side parking lot) we stood there not knowing if we seat ourselves? It was lunch and not too many people. Finally someone did say just grab a seat. Nay I suggest a sign that states please see hostess stand. This will help. We sat and ordered off the Happy Hour menu. Fantastic. Honestly.. no brainer. House red wine. $6. We started with the strawberry/gorgonzola salad. Spaghetti, boneless wings. Such a deal and perfect for lunch.

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    Lil Capo Pizzeria - 20" Lil Diablo

    Lil Capo Pizzeria

    4.5(139 reviews)
    16.1 mi
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    Lil Capo Pizzeria 5.0/5 The Closest Thing to New York…read morePizza I've Found in Arizona Growing up in Upstate New York, I admittedly have high standards when it comes to pizza. After moving to Arizona in 2007, I've spent years searching for a slice that genuinely reminds me of home. While there are plenty of decent pizza spots throughout the Valley, very few capture that authentic New York style. Lil Capo Pizzeria absolutely does! Ironically, I first discovered Lil Capo after an Arizona Cardinals game. Like many people, I wasn't interested in paying stadium prices for mediocre food, so I jumped on Yelp looking for something nearby. Lil Capo had outstanding reviews, so we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did because it's now my benchmark for New York-style pizza in Arizona. The first thing that stood out was the crust. This is exactly what a New York slice should be--thin, crispy on the bottom, slightly chewy inside, sturdy enough to fold, and never overloaded with grease. So many places think "New York style" simply means making a large slice. Lil Capo understands it's really about the balance of crust, sauce, cheese, and texture. Every bite reminded me why I miss pizza back east. The sauce has just the right amount of sweetness and acidity, the cheese is perfectly proportioned, and everything tastes fresh without trying to reinvent what already works. Sometimes simplicity executed well is the hardest thing to accomplish. Pizza: 5/5 Service was equally impressive. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and efficient. After selecting our slices, they quickly reheated them to perfection and had them on our table within minutes. It's exactly what you want from a neighborhood pizzeria--fast, relaxed, and genuinely hospitable. Service: 5/5 I also appreciated the atmosphere. Lil Capo isn't trying to be flashy or trendy. Instead, it has that classic neighborhood pizzeria feel where the focus stays exactly where it should--on making outstanding pizza. It's casual, comfortable, family-friendly, and somewhere you could easily become a regular. The pricing is another pleasant surprise. Considering the quality of the pizza and the generous slice sizes, I found everything to be very fairly priced. Overall Finding authentic New York-style pizza in Arizona has been surprisingly difficult over the years, but Lil Capo delivers exactly what I've been searching for. Authentic New York-style crust Excellent sauce-to-cheese ratio Minimal grease Friendly, efficient service Fair prices Comfortable neighborhood atmosphere I've eaten pizza throughout New York my entire life, and Lil Capo remains the closest I've found to the real thing anywhere in Arizona. Whenever I'm on the west side of the Valley--or heading to or from a Cardinals game--I find myself looking for an excuse to stop in. Next time, I'm skipping the slices and ordering an entire pie. If you're a fellow New Yorker living in Arizona and craving a slice that tastes like home, Lil Capo should be at the top of your list.

    World-class pizza in AZ!…read more I have traveled the world and had many Pizzas, and this is hands-down one of the best pizza places I've ever experienced. Tucked away in the Westgate Mall, it's a compact, modern little spot that likely gets buzzing during the lunch hour. The service is excellent--you just order at the counter and they bring the pizza out to you. If you're in the area, do not pass this up. We'll absolutely be returning on our next trip to Arizona!

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