\n As many of you know Scottsdale holds a very special place in my heart! Not only did I grow up vacationing here as a kid, but I also decided to pick up my life and move there in my early 20’s.
If you read my previous post you’ll remember I relocated from Chicago to Scottsdale for a job at age 23! I knew no one, had an extremely hard/time consuming job, and had a lot of growing pains, which ultimately turned into THE BEST years of my life!! I met so many new friends, failed and excelled at my career, and truly learned to love being alone – something I was once terrified of.
I fell in love with fitness, but more so fell in love with everything the city had to offer! Life was JUST EASY! Every time I see or hear about someone taking a trip out there I feel a warmth in my heart that is indescribable because I just want every person to experience it like the way I did! There is SO much to see and do but I want to focus on all thing’s food, fitness, beauty, because what else do you need?!?
Breakfast
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Butters café
I LOVE this place because you can be healthy and get an egg-white omelet, whatever it may be and you can UPGRADE your side to pancakes – which are to die for – I personally recommend the banana cream or whole wheat <3
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Breakfast club
Classic staple!
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Morning Squeeze
Super delish and healthy!
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Montauk
Cute Instagram worthy for crafty cocktails and a betchy vibe — good for late drinks too!
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Hash kitchen
Make your own bloody bar – not my thing but I know people love them!
Brunch/Lunch
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ChopShop
Legit one stop chop for breaky, lunch, or dinner
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Farm & Craft
Same as above – has all the healthy goods
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Flower Child
Same as above – be sure to get the sweet potatoes and teas!
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The Henry
Another classic for coffee, lunch, or dinner
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Sauce
Super easy fast casual but delish
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Sumo Maya
An amazing dinner spot but randomly have the most amazing brunch!
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In N Out
You know the drill – animal style fries
Dinner
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Olive and Ivy
My favorite ambiance and the food … don’t event get me started
The sweet potato canneloni is like nothing you will ever have it’s a must
Love their bruschetta
Bacon wrapped dates
Be sure to ask for the BREAD and PESTO – they don’t always bring it out anymore
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The Mission
Table side guac <3
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The Henry
All good options and good scene
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Citizen Public House
They’re known for their chopped salad
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Green House
Classic choice
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Sumo Maya
Guacamole is a must
Bacon wrapped dates are amazing
Frozen margs are SO good
The sushi is bomb!!
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North Bar
Really can get anything you want hear from pizza, salads, pasta, wine
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Postinos
Bruschetta boards and charcuterie enough said!
Herb Box
Cowboy Chao
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Culinary Dropout
Casual but still good
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The Yard
Fun for groups bc they have food and games
Cotton and Mowry
Oceans Club
Steak 44
T Cook’s
Buck & Rider
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Elements
Good view of camelback mountain and romantic scene
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El Chorro
Great view of camelback and yummy food!
Snacks/coffee/dessert
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Berdenas
Super good coffee and their avocado toast is clutch
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D’lite
Obsessed with their morning buzz – I get mine with vegan protein/almond milk and no almond butter
Sip
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Nekter
Acai bowls <3 always with almond butter on top!
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One Stop
Not Instagram worthy by any means but good for protein shakes
The Henry
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Yogurtology
The BEST FROYO ever but it’s a hike!
Chopshop
The Sugar Bowl
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Baked Bear
make your own ice cream cookie sandwiches YUM!!!
Workouts
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\n Scottsdale Bodi – my friend Nikki Metzger, a fitness guru owns Bodi – it’s a KILLER workout which is a mixture of cardio/HIIT/strength – super fun and social!
The Madison – love their spin classes for PARTY on a bike
Fly Wheel – Another hot place to spin
Camelback mountain – the HARDEST workout EVER – I do echo canyon which is the harder side – bring water, gym shoes, sun screen, the works! Be prepared for a 2 hour hike!
Spas/Beauty
JW Marriott Scottsdale
The Phoenician
The W
Microblading AZ is where I get my eyebrows microbladed – Lindsay is AMAZE
Violarosa Salon – Emily does my hair and she works wonders!!
This is just a short recap of all my FAV spots to explore! I love every inch of the city and I wish I could dive in deeper, but if you’re taking a trip these are FOR SURE places you won’t want to miss!
I hope you all enjoyed! Don’t be shy — feel free to share all these HOT SPOTS with your friends!
XOXO!
MaryKate