1. AZ88
8.7
7353 E Scottsdale Mall (at E. 2nd St.), Scottsdale, AZ
New American Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 113 tips and reviews
Leah Starr: Ever-evolving decor, modern and hip. large portions, reasonably priced. Try their ginger/cucumber infused pimms cup and walk through the civic center park to the waterfalls & LOVE statue
Megan Moore: Wonderful cocktails and their hell fire chips are AMAZING! They also have alternating modern art which is really cool! Very trendy.
J Chan: Great trendy place. Gets a little bit loud when it's full.
2. Sip Coffee & Beer House
9.1
3617 N Goldwater Blvd (at Scottsdale Rd), Scottsdale, AZ
Coffee Shop · Arts Districts · 32 tips and reviews
Dan Tomich: Cool, chill, hip atmosphere. Always have good beer on tap. Haven't tried the coffee.
Rich Jones: Trendy place. Sometimes has a band. Good coffee and beer. Great place to do school work
Renée Vargas: Great cold brew, amazing pesto egg white bagel sandwich, and an overall relaxed vibe to enjoy your coffee
3. Cartel Coffee Lab
8.7
7124 E 5th Ave (at Craftsman Ct), Scottsdale, AZ
Coffee Shop · Downtown Scottsdale · 95 tips and reviews
Phoenix New Times: Pretty much the ideal for in-house roasted coffee in the Valley, this hip house of java features intricate cold brews and espressos crafted with an attention to detail that borders on obsessive.
David Leong: If you want garbage coffee but a "hip" shop, this is the place for you.
Jon B.: Fun little coffee shop in downtown Scottsdale. A great place to stop with a book or a laptop.
6. The Mission
8.8
3815 N Brown Ave (at 1st St), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 166 tips and reviews
Kevin Phan: Trendy atmosphere and well made food
Dave Mc: A high-end, trendy restaurant with totally awesome food, but a little more dimly lit than ideal and really too noisy for comfortable conversation.
Michael Leighton: The mahi mahi tacos, margarita and guacamole were great
8. The Herb Box
8.3
7134 E Stetson Dr Ste 200, Scottsdale, AZ
American Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 70 tips and reviews
Phoenix New Times: W/o a doubt, The Herb Box has radically shifted the energy UP. "What The Herb Box brings to this area is a casual option for breakfast, lunch, & dinner that still fits the bill as a stylish hangout." Read more.
Phoenix New Times: Tired of tradition? Your Thanksgiving table will be trendy as can be with these Cronut-esque specialties. Doissants are filled with flavored creams like vanilla orange, chocolate, & Boston pastry. Read more.
Kimberly Quinonez: Chic, cool, and unforgettable! Start w/ Cilantro Avocado Crab dip w/ fried plantains. Best butternut squash enchiladas w/ green sauce I've ever had! Eclectic menu for the food connoisseur. Yummmmm!
11. The Hash Kitchen
8.0
8777 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Resort Corridor · 13 tips and reviews
Lindsey S: Trendy brunch items (bacon platter, massive avo toast, etc.), a mimosa flight, and a DJ playing music like we were in a club - fun, but I’m pretty sure I’m not cool enough for this place! 😂
Justin Henderson: I ate the Herb Chicken and Waffles and it was excellent! Mimosas were pretty good as well. Cool atmosphere with a regular DJ making it a Sunday funday essential.
Kristina P: Avocado Toast! Good for 2 people
13. FnB
8.4
7125 E 5th Ave Ste 31 (at Craftsman Court), Scottsdale, AZ
New American Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 64 tips and reviews
Anastasia Belozertseva: Trendy spot! Farm to table and local AZ wines! They have a ton of seasonal options and the portions are big, so be sure to share. I loved my black cod with chanterelles.
Jaron Vesely: Best meal I've had in the southwest...maybe even the country. Do not miss this restaurant.
Phoenix New Times: 2010 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best New Restaurant! Rustic, comforting American eats by chef-owner Charleen Badman; cozy, bustling atmosphere; and rock star treatment for regulars and newbies alike. Read more.