We never actually tasted the food because we walked in and no one spoke to us. We found someone walking by and they told us to sit anywhere. The five tables along the wall when you walk in were disturbingly dirty. Dishes covered the tables, and on the floor were half eaten chicken wing bones. It was appalling. We stood and waited for almost 20 minutes for someone to clean the tables, but this didn't happen. After 30 minutes, we finally left. No one had spoke to us nor had they cleaned any of the tables. I can't comment on their food, but if their establishment is this vile, imagine the kitchen.
Thought it was interesting that many other restaurant owners or managers respond to negative comments, but this place just ignores everyone. Exactly as they did when we visited the establishment. Nice.
It seems most of you transplants don't understand the average price of a meal in Scottsdale. You are to blame for the high prices anyway. And for the guy that threw the Vig out there...enjoy creeping out women at one of the seediest places in Phoenix! This place is perfectly priced for its location! The food is lights out every time! BEST GRILLED CHEESE EVER. Their happy hour is even cheaper and has a good variety. local beer on tap as well. Don't like a place with great food and great beer that is locally run by friendly people? Then go to Applebees or some other corporate monster, or better yet go back to the state you are from and stop destroying what used to be a wonderful town!
Review Source:I love this place. The short rib burger is amazing, albeit a bit sweet. and they have the best sweet tots in the valley.
i hate that they never answer the phone so you can't really call in to order for pick up, and the service can be pretty hit-or-miss, but the food is always quality.
Went here for lunch on Monday, and had an A-OK time. We ordered two burgers, tots, and I had sangria. I would have to say I wasn't impressed with much other than the chipotle sauce. The service was okay but not stellar.
In my mind, overpriced for what it was, but a good place for a happy hour with friends and some nosh.
Stax is such a great restaurant! The 3oz sandwiches are so cute and delicious. I have had many of them but their sloppy joe sandwich is my favorite! Also, NEWSFLASH- Smothered Tots are WHERE IT'S AT! They have an amazing happy hour with $3+ specials (food and drink)! Every server I have had at Stax have been so nice and helpful. I will definitely be back!
Review Source:I think they've tried to put together some interesting offerings but the food was just average and when you're in Scottsdale, average isn't going to cut it- especially at these prices. Â I like the concept of mixing and matching sliders 9or just going for a larger burger) but The Vig is five minutes away, I don't see the point unless you can't drive and need a burger to sober up.
Review Source:The burger was okay. Asked For medium Rare on the kobe but it was over cooked. The waiter was very friendly to the (older) party next to us but standoffish and a little pushy with us, maybe he was working for that tip with them being that we're younger, college chicks. The fries were amazing and made my trip here memorable. They were so tiny, not in portion, just in size. I usually don't care for the fries at burger places but loved these. Overall, It was Okay, nothing special. Might Try different sliders next time which seems like the popular thing here.
Review Source:For some reason I had never been to this restaurant even thought it is right across the street from where used to work so on my second-to-last day with the company I went there for lunch with a couple of my colleagues. We each ordered two mini burgers and also got a couple of sides to share. The smothered tater tots came out first. These were a big hot mess but in a good way. So yummy! We also got the mac and cheese which was pretty flavorless and very disappointing. But my friend said she had gotten it before and it was much better. For my two burgers I had the buffalo which had a delicious sweet sauce on it and the lamb burger which was equally delicious. Both burgers had an incredible amount of flavor both in the meat and the toppings. I would love to eat my way thru the whole menu! The service was very lackluster, our waiter seemed like he had somewhere better to be, but other than that I liked the vibe of the place. It looked like they had a pretty good beer selection as well so it seems like it would be a great choice for happy hour!
Review Source:I always drove past this place and wanted to try it, so I made a date take me here. I'm a burger gal, so when I saw the extensive menu and how many options there were for burgers, I got excited. Down side: they're really small so you need to order 2-3 to fill up. We each ordered 2 and 2 sides and I had 1 beer...bill total $65. Kinda pricey. I'm glad I got to try the different kinds of burgers with different toppings, it is an experience. The sweet tots were delish too!
Review Source:I thought my Stax beef burger was pretty solid; 6 oz. (and being able to pick a specific size) was plenty and the bun was hefty. Â The tots (whoops...totZ) were great and the sauce that came with it was tasty, something different but not amazing. Â I wish they had milkshakes, but otherwise a solid option close to the HoJo where I was staying. Â Service was fast, not overly friendly, not too intrusive where I was sitting at the bar. Â If you try to get into Breakfast Club and it is jammed, Stax is a solid backup.
Review Source:yay for stax! one of the only joints not packed with drunk st. patty's day revelers....us not included.
after some serious day drinking, we hankered over to stax for a veggie burger and a fish burger and some sweet potato fries. we just got in as happy hour was ending and our excellent server helped us get our order in before the deals ended.
great burgers, great prices, and great location!
Great place with some interesting burgers. Â Had the buffalo burger which was very good. Â Perfectly made - medium. Â Sweet potato tater tots on the side which were good as well.
Had an interesting drink menu as well. Â I had the cucumber cocktail which was refreshing. Â If I'm ever in Scottsdale again, I would definitely go here.
I really like the concept of Stax, Â gourmet sliders with unique toppings and meats. Â The tator tots were good, crispy and well seasoned. Â The sliders we tried were as follows; (turkey,sloppy joe, beef, lamb,wagyu, and venison). Â There is such a thing as too much variety. Â I found myself wondering @ 6pm on a Monday night, given that we were the only people eating sliders in a relatively slow restaurant, Â just how fresh a lamb or venison slider would be? Â
The problem with all the sliders was the bun to meat ratio...way too much bun , not enough meat.  All the effort to create a flavor profile was lost in a slightly stale not toasted ( or preferably grilled) large  bun.  The sloppy joe was a sloppy mess and the chili tasted of ketchup...yuck!!!  The wagyu could have been anything the meat was indiscernable and the small amount of blue cheese was only enough to give a moldy taste to the already stale taste of the bun.  The turkey was O.K.  The lamb was not very lamby and the feta tomato flavor profile was lost in the bun.  My wife had the beef and was not asked for a temperature and it was served medium, fine for me , but she will not eat undercooked burger meat.  The venison was the best tasting of the three, but nothing was added by the toppings...I had to look underneath the bun to see corn although I didn't taste any corn. Â
This could be a great restaurant with a cool concept here is some advice on how to get there.
Clean the fixtures, windows and tables thoroughly ...a restaurant can never be too clean.
Have your staff wear uniforms or in the least enforce a dress code.
Do not let staff members eat and drink at the bar in full view of the customers, a customer does not want to see their server stuffing fries into their mouth and then serving them without washing their hands.  A customer does not want to see a shaggy looking bartender's underwear as he stands on the bar to get a bottle down from  above  the front of the bar.  A customer does not want to see the cook go behind the bar and help themselves to pop and then sit at the bar with his laptop sharing fries that he retrieved himself from the kitchen with a server.  The staff should be clearly visible as staff and never should use valuable space for their leisure.
Add some art or life to the dreary décor.
Butter and grill or at least toast your buns, a slider is only as good as the bun it is served on.
Reduce the selection of ingredients on your menu and concentrate on the freshness and quality of them. Â If you are using a corn relish let it be fresh and vibrant not old and muted.
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Ask for temperatures on your meat where applicable.
Increase the meat to bun ratio.
Follow these suggestions and Stax will enjoy amazing success and be a franchisable concept. Â Don't and there will be another vacant space in Old Scottsdale.
First of all, I do not understand why this place only has 3.5 stars! We asked someone at our hotel to recommend a cheap, quick, and non-chain restaurant. He said Stax is pretty good and so we went.
So normally I do not get excited about sliders, but this place is crazy good. They have happy hour every 3-6pm. Great!! Hubs and I ordered some beef sliders, wings, sweet potato fries, mac n cheese, and drinks. All the above was good! They even have wagyu here.
I loved the design your own mac n cheese option. DELISH!!
Cant wait to go back. Â Perfect menu, sliders, regular and large. Â Sliders are perfect to try a few different items. Â They offer exotic type of meat, based off the "season". Â I had buffalo, and kangaroo. Â Yeah, kangaroo. Â It was good. Â I've had kangaroo in Australia, and this was just as good. Â Waiter/bartender gives great options on the items. Â Not only that, give you suggestions on what to eat first, based on "richness". Â Mac and Cheese as a side is awesome. Â A little different twist to traditional mac and cheese. Â Will be back, and cant wait to try even more options. Â Oh, drinks, as everything else....GREAT!
Review Source:I really like this place. Â I'm NOT a meat eater and they have plenty there for me. Â My absolute favorite veg burger in town is their Quinoa burger. It's a giant slider. I usually order two but can only eat 1. Â Their wedge salad is fantastic along with a side of their Mac and Cheese. Â Also, if you LOVE Mac & Cheese they have a whole "design your own Mac & Cheese" option. Â
They have a Cucumber happy hour drink that is killer. Â Super refreshing.
My other favorite there are the sweet potato tots. Â They come with a spicy aioli that is fantastic. Â We always have a great time there. Â Everyone I take always loves it and we are always stuffed to the brim for a reasonable price. Â
Last Friday I went with a girlfriend and we ordered two sliders, two baskets of fries (one shoe string and one sweet potato tots), two drinks, a side of Mac & Cheese and a salad. Â We were there during happy hour and only paid $35. Â It was perfection!
We hit up Stax for dinner on a rainy night and cozied up in a corner booth. Super nice waitress and I think we may have chatted with the owner as well? Stax was AWESOME. I loved the variety of sliders that you can order and who doesn't love a basket of either sweet potato tots or regular tots with delisious dipping sauces? Out of the sliders I tried the only one I thought that needed some attention was the snapper. It was quite fishy and I wasn't into the flavor too much. That was the only burger I left on the plate. Otherwise it was successfully cleaned. Good selection of beers and cool bar area. Park in the back...and good location. We'll come back for sure!
Review Source:Stax has an awesome concept but its execution leaves much to be desired. Â The idea behind this trendy little slider bar is brilliant. Â Tasty little burgers and beer in a modern setting, what isn't there to like?
For starters; Â The ridiculous price for those burgers. Â The quality of the patty, bun, and creative combination of toppings is good, but not fully satisfying. Â But what really gets me is the price. Â $5 as the starting point for something that's roughly the size of my fist is insane. Â The value doesn't get that much better if you order the bigger burger sizes. Â Once I consume the two or three I need to get a decent meal, plus the al la carte sides, I could have dined at many other trendy burger bars in the immediate area for a lower price.
The other thing that really sucks; Â The parking situation. Â Stax is in a tiny Old Town Scottsdale strip mall with a very limited amount of spaces. Â It also has a two hour limit. Â I don't know if it's strictly enforced. Â But if it is, and you're planning to go to a bar or club after, that means you're better off battling the crowd to find parking around Old Town, so you don't have to move your car when it really gets busy.
Stax does have a decent little beer and specialty drink selection. The dipping sauces for the tots are delicious. Â It's also terrific if you're really into portion control. Â I do love that they have an exotic meat depending on what's in season. Â I once tried a rabbit burger on a whim (and don't recommend it). Â The server we had was also excellent. Â He had a fun personality and was very attentive to our group of 10.
Stax is the kind of place I go to when others suggest it. Â If you plan to hit up old town it could be a worthwhile starting point, but if I want a gourmet burger, I'd rather go somewhere that gives me more bang for my buck.
I love this place. The service has always been great, the atmosphere is nice and the food is mouthwatering!! I always get the Ahi Slider, its to die for. I had one of their specials, the Rabbit slider. It was fantastic. However, I only give this place 4 stars because of the inconsistency on their Caprese Salad. It's sad to see such a yummy salad come to your table to find out that you were given only the two small end pieces of mozzarella. Every time I have ordered this salad it is inconsistent. BUT its so good I order it anyway in hopes that its my lucky day). PLEASE GET THAT RIGHT STAX!.. Suck it up and put some more mozzarella on those plates. Oh yeah, and get the tots with the dip. They're the tits... They're happy hour is great too. Oh and the white sangria. :)
Review Source:This is an upscale burger bar. Their burgers come in various meats (later) and three sizes - sliders, regular (one-third pound), and call-the-coronary-ER. We opted for the sliders so we can try several meats. They have regular beef, buffalo, Wagyu, and lamb, amongst others.
Instead of lettuce and tomatoes, each type has different companions which makes things more interesting. Buffalo is OK. I like the lamb best. I had high hopes for Waygu but since it's grounded and cooked well done, it doesn't taste much different from supermarket beef. I don't remember the waiter asking how we wanted the beef cooked, which would be a sign of higher grade meat.
Since it was lunch, we had tea instead of adult beverages. Sampling them during happy hour would save a few bucks and let you try something different.
I consider myself a foodie. That being said, I LOVE it when you get extra bang for your buck. Which is why I absolutely love Stax. Everything that I've ever eaten here has been delicious, and I've tried almost everything on the menu, from their more traditional beef and turkey burgers, to their mac & cheese, to the smothered tots to the hummus to the wedge salad. Everything tastes fresh, delicious and tends to have an unexpected flavor profile or twist.
Their red sangria is my go-to, although they are stocked with great beers as well.
Happy hour values are incredible.
Marshall, one of the bartenders, is extremely friendly and will remember your name and your menu favs after just a couple visits. His customer service is superb.
Stax is a great idea. Â Sliders made out of a wide variety of different meats, with eclectic toppings on each one? Â Tater tots with different dips and Henry Weinhard Root Beer? Â How can you go wrong with that?
Well, there are a couple of ways, and Stax managed to do both.
First, you overcook the burgers. I've had many of the sliders on the menu here: lamb, wagyu, ahi, buffalo, and the daily exotic pheasant, kangaroo, and wild boar. Â All had distinct, and sometimes novel, toppings. Â All were overcooked (with the exception of the poultry and pork items, which I ordered well done). Â Order it medium rare, and you'll get medium. Â Maybe the trick is to order it rare.
Second, you have a waitress who manages to only be in charge of two tables, yet takes five minutes to get around to taking your order, bringing you your check, etc. Â She should also bring you a glass full of ice for your root beer instead of a frosted mug.
This is a place you really want to like. Â Because, really, it's a great idea. Â Wild game burgers are awesome. Â Perhaps someone else just needs to try it in a less pretentious area than downtown Scottsdale, and then maybe they'll focus on bringing it all together. Â It's almost a great restaurant, but not quite.
Okay...we are huge foodies, so maybe our bar is set a little high? Â We truly liked the atmosphere, the staff was super nice, and they have a good variety of drinks to choose from. Â Our appetizer salads were AWESOME...I had the wedge and my husband had the spinach. Â And the sweet potato fries were incredible. Â But seriously....if you are going to be a "burger bistro"....shouldn't you have absolutely KILLER burgers? Â (aka. Zinburger @ Biltmore) Â
I should have known when none of the burgers were really jumping off of the menu at either one of us. Â We settled on the Buffalo and the Kobe. Â The buffalo burger was boring, definitely underseasoned (ever heard of salt?), and the buns - where they were super soft and fresh - had a heavy taste of butter...I mean to the point of leaving a film on your tongue. Â The kobe beef was delicious, seasoned well, but overcooked (I ordered medium-rare and got medium-well)...so the burger itself was boring. Â It has asparagus and blue cheese...and, coming from a person that loves cheese, it is the lightest blue cheese ever...no punch at all, so relatively bland in flavor for this burger as well. Â My husband even went so far as to say that he only had 2 good bites on his whole burger.
We are total burger lovers so we just weren't impressed. Â Maybe we could try the "build it yourself" menu next time, but we were really hoping for some really good, imaginative burgers from the chef. Â :(
I am ALL about getting what you pay for... Â and STAX gives you that and THEN SOME!
I first tried this place on a Sunday, when they had their 'Over The Top' Sunday  event...  Live DJs, good music and a REALLY chill atmosphere.  They also have one of THEE most amazing happy hour menus I have ever had, quality wise. Â
After 3pm, they have a short list of foods and snacks that are 3 dollars each... Sloppy Joe Sliders (AMAZING), cheeseburger sliders, turkey burger sliders, tater tots, sweet potato fries, spinach dip, 6 dry rubbed wings, and on and on... Â ALL for just 3 dollars EACH?!?!? Â YUPPP! Â
I was just there this past weekend again for the 'Over The Top' Sunday event and again... Â GREAT food, GREAT music and CUTE girls! Â (Ooh wee!) Â Consistent! Â I can dig that!
I want to try their more exotic burgers, especially if they are as good as the others foods I have eaten there... Â Heads need to be aware of the great deals they have after 3pm. Â It is well worth your time.
I'm not usually crazy about burger places, being a vegetarian, but in the case of Stax Burger Bistro in Old Town Scottsdale, I'll make an exception. The clean and simple restaurant's innovative menu lets you choose from more than a dozen types of sliders, as well as build your own mini-burgers to your heart's desire. And with other tasty options such as fresh salads and mac n' cheese, you'll want to try lots of different things when you're here.
Curious about what kangaroo tastes like? Stax has a 'roo burger after kangaroo hunting season (but c'mon, how could you eat something as cute as a kangaroo?!) There are also lamb burgers, turkey burgers and buffalo burgers. The burgers come in slider portion, and you can add on sides such as sweet potato tots or mashed potatoes.
On a recent visit, I gobbled up the delicious Southwest Chopped Salad ($5), which comes with roasted corn, black beans, avocado, green onions, pico de gallo and shredded pepper jack tossed in avocado buttermilk dressing. The salad itself is big enough for a meal, and I love the varieties of tastes and textures in it.
I also had a single grilled cheese slider, with just cheese, avocado and tomato ($4). I got it on a regular bun rather than the sour dough, and I loved the soft texture and almost buttery taste to the bread. It was delish!
And I couldn't help but get a side of mac n' cheese ($3), too. It wasn't anything spectacular, but I think it's a great deal for the price and was yummy.
Because everything I've had at Stax so far has been mighty tasty, I would bet their dead animal sliders are palate-satisfying, as well. Just be warned: it's easy to stuff yourself to the brim here while not spending a ton, so go with a very empty stomach.
This was a great experience! I highly recommend having your server explain how they designed the menu to order. Our server Brandon was very helpful! he knew his menu, and was super prompt! He received a 25% tip due to his service!
The food is yummy! I had their Kobe burger, Po'boi, and beef burger all 3oz sliders. I also had the sweet potato fries which were very tasty! My wife ordered the Kobe, lamb, and grilled cheese, all 3oz. She loved it! We both brought home one full 3oz burger each and half the order of fries and tots, they do not skimp on portions!
The restaurant was very clean and inviting! Parking can be an issue as its in the heart of old town, however that's any where now and days!
We also shared a pizzookie. This was small and about 3oz or so, however after the mean we had it was perfect! This is going to be a frequent for us moving forward, as their selection of Stax are pretty enticing!
*Side Note* If you love exotic meats, Stax offers a selection of exotic burgers. Today was Pheasent!
This is a cool spot. Â It does live up to its name in that the restaurant has a posh, bistro like ambience to it. Â You can get burgers like a la carte by getting them in 3oz, 6oz, or 9oz sizes, so it's possible to mix and match to try different burgers. Â I had the Wagyu (kobe beef) and the Lamb, and they were pretty average. Â Meat wasn't extremely tender or anything and the bun was so-so. Â Sweet potato fries and onion rings were really good though. Â They have several four peaks and Grand Canyon pilsner on tap.
I think overall the food is par to a cut above par, but I don't think I go there for the food - it's definitely a fun experience everytime you eat at Stax and the varieties of burgers are what makes it. Â Check it out!
I am changing my rating from 4 stars to 1 star. My last experience at Stax was awful! The food is still good. The service was HORRIBLE! There were 4 servers working. If you've been here, the place is pretty small. 4 servers aren't necessary and if there are that many people working, I should be getting waited on hand and foot. That didn't happen. The servers were completely rude and were too busy talking to one of their friends to bother with paying customers. This is totally unacceptable.
We sat down, ordered a beer. We eventually got our order taken. Our food came out and we asked for new beers. I was done eating and still didn't have my beer. I am a slow eater. Yet the friend of the wait staff came in and got a drink and our server was sitting at the table with her, chatting. So was the bartender. I again asked for new drinks and got dirty looks, like I was being rude asking for a drink, at a restaurant. Got my beer. Drank it. Never got my check brought to me. I had to ask for that as well. I excused myself and used the restroom. It was filthy and disgusting. There were no paper towels or toilet paper in the womens restroom. I work a block away from this place. I would love to go in there after work and have some food and beer, but that won't happen. I really do enjoy their food, but I will never spend another penny here. I won't tolerate service this rude and bad.
Overpriced average tasting food, great service.
Was there over the weekend for a late lunch. Â Had the antelope burger, the short rib, and the smothered tots. Â Everything was just alright.
Normally the average food would get the place 3 stars. Â But the food is expensive, even considering it's Scottsdale. Â The burgers are only slider sized but are full sized burger and side priced.
The service was great, with the server explaining the concept of the place and being very enthusiastic. Â The food came out hot and our drinks never went empty.
Parking may be an issue if the place is busy but wasn't a problem for us.
I was leary about this place because I'm not a burger person. I went with my husband (who is a huge burger fan), my mother and my 2 kids. After reading the menu I almost wanted to leave because I didn't think my kids would eat anything, but our server suggested some things and turns out we all LOVED our food.
My kids wolfed down their mac&cheese and the broccoli. I had a grilled cheese that was amazing. My husband said the burger was great and said that was probably the best mac&cheese he's ever had.
I definite must try. Glad we stopped in and would totally go back.
When they said 3 oz burger, they really meant it. Â For the proportion challenged, that really means a mini burger. Â It was good mini burger, juicy and good consistency, but left me hungry. Â Apparently they hope you mix and match, but I'm a simpleton. Â If you are looking to be full off one burger, this is definately the wrong place. Â Although It's probably the right size for that cute date of yours. Â
The tots are amazing. Â If anything just come for the tots. Â The entire sweet potato craze has really diminished its novelty. Â However these tots bring back the magic. Â They found a fine balance between crunchy and juicy. Â They're sweet, crispy, and filled with chunks of sweet potato goodness.
$3 tap happy hour is quite enticing, but with only Four Peaks and a specialty beer (Sex Panther), this place won't be first on my happy hour list. Â
This is a good pre-party hangout for the not so thrifty . With a nice bar and chic design get some tots, a drink, and maybe a burger; and be on your way.
First the good news: The location just south of the canal on Scottsdale Road at Camelback is terrific. The interior is cool/chic.
That's about it.
Now the bad news.
First: the beer. They advertised that they had Sedona Brewery beer, but when I asked the server, he said, "we don't have it yet". If you don't have it, don't advertise it. (Side note - Sedona is brewing some really fine beers these days.)
Next: the food: sliders. Although the menu makes it appear that there is a wide variety of sliders, my experience and tastebuds say, "nope."
I had the lamb and the buffalo sliders, and an order of sweet potato tots.
Lamb: boring and poorly seasoned. (How do you make lamb boring?)
Buffalo: boring and poorly seasoned. (Tasted just like the lamb, which was like hamburger. Whoop-ti-freaking-doo.)
Sweet Potato tots: boring and poorly seasoned. The texture was nice, though.
Finally: the price. Six bucks per slider. (Did I mention this a 3 ounce slider.) Seriously? I can go to Delux and get a half pound Delux Burger for 9 bucks. It tastes like heaven, the atmosphere is just as chic as Stax and they don't advertise beer they don't have. Why would I eat a six dollar slider that tastes like In-n-Out?
I guess this is a place you go when you're already a little lit up and want to hang with the beautiful people and don't care what the food tastes like because you are more interested in being perceived as hip and happenin'.
Avoid it if good food means anything to you.
Cute decor-who doesn't like IKEA? Attentive service. We ordered a couple beers and the sweet potato tots. I decided on the Ahi burger and the veggie burger, and my sister went with the two sandwiches: PBnJ and the grilled cheese. Everything was delicious!!!! Unfortunately for us we arrived about 30 min prior to happy hour, but we managed to get a couple beers at the $3 happy hour price.
I've been here once before and since then it looks like they added a few items to the menu. I'll have to go back to try the shrimp po-boy and the red snapper burger!
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