In Scottsdale, a spirited brunch isn’t just a meal, it’s a full-fledged party disguised as a respectable daytime outing. Whether you're gathering with friends to share indulgent dishes and giant glittering mimosas, or keeping it clean with organic cocktails and healthier fare, Scottsdale’s brunch scene delivers. From breezy Spritzes to disco ball cocktails, here are seven boozy brunch spots to plan your weekend around.
Toca Madera
Toca Madera’s weekend brunch is an elevated, high-energy experience with a side of theatrical flair. Think DJ playlists and roaming performers while you sip on signature tequila cocktails like the fresh and spicy Nueva Vida with cucumber and jalapeño or the buzz-worthy Espresso Martini with reposado and coffee liqueur. For The Bloody Mary Experience, choose between rojo (tomato and chile d’arbol) or verde (tomatillo and avocado) and spring for the optional cocktail shrimp and Wagyu bacon garnishes. Meeting friends? Add a Mimosa Kit to your brunch, which comes with a bottle of prosecco, seasonal fruit and your choice of orange, mango, passion fruit or guava juice for a personalized bubbly experience.
Cala at Senna House
If your idea of boozy brunch involves Mediterranean beach club energy (including a DJ spinning the tunes), head to Cala, where easy-to-sip brunch spritzes feel like a passport stamp in a glass. The Aperol Spritz is a timeless classic, the Chelly Spritz delivers limoncello brightness thanks to locally owned Chelly limon liqueur, the Blood Orange Spritz is bold and citrusy, and the Fig Spritz blends Figenza vodka with grapefruit, Lillet Blanc and mint. If you and your friends believe that caffeine and cocktails belong together, the Luxe Brunch menu also offers the city’s biggest espresso martini, and if you're in the mood to go all out, the Mimosa Kit arrives in a luxury suitcase with two bottles of champagne and sparklers to ensure your table is the party.
The Mission
A mainstay in Old Town Scottsdale, The Mission brings Latin-inspired sophistication to brunch for a full-on fiesta. Sweet-seekers will fall for the Cinnamon-Pecan Waffles drizzled with dulce de leche crema, while savory fans can dive into Carnitas Chilaquiles crowned with a fried egg. Wash it all down with Mission Marys, Mission Mimosas, or Mission Margaritas from Prickly Pear (yes, that's actual desert cactus fruit in your glass) to Cucumber-Jalapeño that cools and kicks at the same time.
True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen proves that healthy eating and mindful drinking doesn't mean saying goodbye to good times. Sip on the Rosé Sangria, made with La Vieille Ferme organic rosé, pineapple and lime, wake up with their Espresso Martini, blending Prairie organic vodka and Borghetti espresso liqueur, or indulge in a Pomegranate Mimosa which adds an antioxidant twist to the brunch staple. Meanwhile, fuel your wellness-with-benefits agenda with avocado toast on sourdough topped with Vital Farms pasture-raised eggs, breakfast tacos with Cape Grim organic 100% grass-fed steak, or fluffy gluten-free blueberry pancakes.
RnR Gastropub
Brunch is an everyday affair at RnR Gastropub at this casual, lively spot boasting prime people watching on its two-story dining patio in Old Town Scottsdale. Biscuits smothered in spicy sausage gravy and decadent giant cinnamon rolls satisfy the appetite, while there’s plenty to wash it down. Sip on thirst-quenchers like the rosy Blushing Bubbles with gin, strawberry and prosecco, an RNR Mary with its ginger liqueur twist, the exotic Lychee Lady's fruity-fragrant blend, or the refreshing Paloma with tequila and grapefruit. Tip: On Saturdays and Sundays, gather the crew to order the Mimosa Tower, which requires three or more revelers.
Hash Kitchen
Choosing from over 30 toppings for your build-your-own Bloody – from pickled eggs to fried ravioli – feels like being a kid in a candy store, except it's definitely for grown-ups. Mimosa brunch more your style? Order the cotton candy-decorated flights or bring your pals to share the Mega Glitter Bomb Mimosa swirling with edible glitter. And if it’s you and your partner enjoying a boozy brunch, Hash Kitchen’s oversized cocktails-for-two come with souvenir cups, so you can take a piece of the party home. The Follower channels '70s Studio 54 vibes with Aperol, champagne and seltzer served in a disco ball cup or go full nostalgia with the Sk8ter Boy served in a roller skate glass, a wake-me-up blend of Red Bull, Tito’s vodka and blue raspberry syrup.
JoJo Coffeehouse
Sure, JoJo Coffeehouse takes its coffee seriously, but there’s more for you to enjoy with your loaded breakfast tacos, build-your-own omelets and decadent cinnamon roll pancakes. That means Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers alongside seasonal specials like autumn’s spiced apple cider sangria and summertime vodka-spiked lemonade punches. And all year round – because tequila at breakfast deserves no judgment – sip on a Sunrise Margarita. It’s bright, citrusy and technically has orange juice, which means it absolutely counts as a morning beverage when added to a boozy brunch outing.
