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Culinary Dropout
Gastropub, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Phoenix
"Pretzel fondue and monkey bread are a must."(6 Tips)"even play cornhole!"(4 Tips)
"The pretzels and provolone fondue is to die for!"(2 Tips)
"I really enjoyed the turkey pastrami."(4 Tips)
74 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- pretzels
- fondue
- cornhole
- good for groups
- fried chicken
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Juanita Egnor-GarhartApril 4, 2013I do not give this compliment easily...because I have lived in WV with some of the best cooks for fried chicken! They have the best fried chicken I have had since I left WV in 1986! Yum. A must try!
Savannah WilsonDecember 9, 2014Coming here is always a treat. It's a little pricey but SO worth it. Make sure to order their pretzels and melted cheese as an appetizer!! It's basically fondue but with pretzel rolls!! So good.
Phoenix New TimesMarch 11, 2013Expect 18 beers on tap & dozens more by the bottle,16 wines by the glass plus Culinary Dropout's signature cocktails. And, of course, there's a happy hour, offered 3 to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Read more
Cortney KaminskiNovember 18, 2013I come here for their pretzel fondue and their After School Special - both are fabulous tasting! Their actual meals are great also, but these two are the best in my opinion. I love the openness!- Phoenix New TimesAugust 5, 2013This is a bar where you can take anyone for a decent drink & a good time. When the weather allows the patio offers games & comfortable seats that lend themselves perfectly to drinking the day away. Read more
Kimberly JJanuary 1, 2014Our favorite was the pretzel fondue. Almost didn't order but kept reading on here how good it was. We are visiting from California. Love the concept.
- Phoenix New TimesAugust 5, 2014We usually go to Culinary Dropout at The Yard to take advantage of the ping-pong tables, corn hole, shuffleboard, and 1,400 square feet of patio space. Read more
Sue MolnarJuly 29, 2016If you're tired of Uber's shenanigans, use Fare to get to and from here. Pick your driver, refer others and get ride credits for life. Schedule in advance.
- CP DrewettMarch 21, 2013Top to bottom great place. I am inspired with the vision it took to repurpose this location into what is now I hope a Phoenix Landmark... BTW-any sandwich with the pretzel bun is a solid decision!
Ashley Batrouny TasseJune 20, 2022Great restaurant with a nice selection of American fare… the pretzels and fondue are like crack and a must for an appetizer!!!- Robert. LunaNovember 10, 2013Such an awesome place to watch football on the weekends. Great food, allot of flat screens, plenty of beers on tapand in between you can even play cornhole!
Ben HernandezJuly 19, 2015Great atmosphere and incredible food .. Cheers .. Soft pretzels and provolone fondue never disappoint :)
Don't check out the equipment.they want $10 for a ping ping paddle if u accidentally drop it and their crappy stuff breaks! And watch out for Jason, the yard Nazi, he is over the top.get a life Jason!
Rhonda BertucciMay 1, 2014Great place, food is good, wait staff fun. The place looks fanatic , the yard (patio) is a great place to just hang out with friends.- Jessica TeimanJune 1, 2022Culinary Dropout at 6 minutes drive to the east of Desert Sage Family Dental Phoenix AZ
Taylor GreenNovember 18, 2013Such amazing food here. Love the little house salad! Also, check out the yard too. Its so fun to play corn hole and watch the games.- Nicole LaPeruta BeachDecember 28, 2013Pretzel fondue and monkey bread are a must. Great atmosphere and our waiter was awesome!
Michelle OwensAugust 4, 2013It's fantastic the salted Carmel pudding and prime rib French dip rock!!!
- Angie IppolitoMarch 16, 2013I really enjoyed the turkey pastrami. It has slaw and spicy mustard on a pretzel bun. Very tasty.
Jonathan BasconesMay 3, 2013Awesome place and very popular. Get there early. Food was awesome. Fried chicken Amazing!!!!
Laura G AdamsMay 31, 2014Everybody says it, but it's true: the pretzel ball and fondue app is a must!
- Mark LAugust 31, 2019Great selection of beverages. Something to keeps kids busy. Good fondue and chicken.
Rob ReptaFebruary 13, 2013Two thumbs up! Wanted hot tea and since it not on the menu they actually went out and got some especially for me.
Dawn LiveseyAugust 31, 2013Super fun as long as it's not busy. Awesome games and love the beer in a bag!
Ryan HawkSeptember 1, 2013Better then the Scottsdale location. You are stupid if you don't get the fried chicken and a pickle back!
Jill MurphyApril 14, 2013Don't go hungry. It's not that the food isn't good. It's good. It's that the wait is long. Some of the menu items are the same as what you find in their Scottsdale location or at Arrogant Butcher.
Daniel MorrisMay 5, 2013Bar is cool, nice concept overall. But service was slow...wait, nonexistent, at the table we finally got
The space was interesting and the concept is very cool. Unfortunately the music was way to loud, the wine list lacked depth (nothing French or esoteric) and the food was completely forgettable. Yawn!- Kayla YoungNovember 18, 2013Expect to wait! The yard works in a strange way when it comes to seating. Do not pass up the pretzel fondue!
Gina ChesebroMarch 25, 2018Did not enjoy this place. The portions were good but not anything else. It is loud, the food is overpriced, very limited menu, rude servers and it took forever for the food to come and it was cold.
Christina WordenApril 11, 2013We really wanted to try this spot-unfortunately after waiting 15 min at the bar w/no service we then were informed that we had lost our table. I expect more out of a FRC establishment!
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Culinary Dropout serves the very best in unique gastro-pub fare that quietly seeks out future musical superstars who wouldn’t mind being paid whiskey and pretzel bites. We’re not easily definable and even harder to forget. And we did that on purpose so you could come and hang out.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(602) 680-4040
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.9
"Great place for dessert and wine. Grab a glass from the bar and then get seating over on the Churn side as an alternative to full dinner."
Claudine Wessel - 8.8
"This is a great laid back spot perfect for after work drinks. Bring your pooch and enjoy the patio seating. Pro-tip: stop in for dessert and enjoy a beer float, served w/ their seasonal dark ale."
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- 7.3
"Very cute restaurant hidden away in a fun and popular area. They have a lot of unique menu options, including their pimento cheese and grilled pepper sandwich. It was delicious!"
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