Randy's Restaurant & Ice Cream

Randy's is hands down the best breakfast spot in Scottsdale. Having been around for 40+ years, it's hard to call Randy's a "hidden gem," but it certainly feels under-discussed in the food community. This is largely because it strays away from the normal boozy breakfast experience that the valley has become so saturated with. You know the type--the line out the door, bottomless mimosas, stinky bachelor and bachelorette party-filled anarchies that have become the trademark morning experience of the area.The majority of Randy's clientele are newspaper-reading, flip-phone-using senior folks who know a thing or two about a damn good breakfast. The ambiance is quieter and more family-oriented than most, which makes for an old-fashioned yet refreshing experience in Scottsdale.Randy's has an incredibly large selection of items on their menu. They cover the breakfast essentials, lighter and skinnier fare, and signature pig-out items like the Camelback Cake (order it for the table). The service is always top-notch, likely due to the fact that the staff actually enjoys being at Randy's. This positive energy gets passed directly into your interactions with the workers and, more importantly, the food. I can order anything and feel confident that I'll be getting a satisfying meal. Randy's has proven itself to be an exemplary eatery and is my number one breakfast spot in Scottsdale. I will happily be back for more.

Randy's is an awesome establishment! Every time we go we are greeted with the great staff and feel very welcomed. The menu has tons of options on it but since I tried their chicken fried steak, I haven't turned back. The food is always fresh and hot and the portions are really solid. The place is the cash only, so keep an eye out for that. The inside has plenty of seating and they even have items to go if you want. We will continue to come to Randy's for a long time!

The prices have gone up. I'm tired of green beans and my salmon was dry. I did love the apple pie.

The new owners have really upped their game! The place is bright and cheerful, and very welcoming. The food is still very good, but the new owners really care about their customers, and go out of their way to make everything perfect. I love coming to Randy's for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

This place is amazing! The server was super super nice and patient with us. My buddy showed me this place and now we always meet here to catch up when I'm in town! The food is tasty and comes out quickly. Inside the restaurant, it is themed like a classic diner; it has the long bar and everything.

Randy's has been one of our go-to places for quite a while. This afternoon, we came from Apache Junction in a last minute decision. We were seated right away, but that's as good as it got. We were totally ignored by the server who spent his time wiping off tables in our section. After sitting at least 10 (probably more) minutes, we got up and left when the server brought settings to the couple who were just seated across from us. The gentleman behind the counter said "see you soon" as we walked out the door. Probably not, not worth a 50+ mile round trip drive. I hope the new owners can afford to turn down $45 - $60 service. I don't see them lasting too long at this rate. We went to Chompies and enjoyed our meal.

This was really cool. First of all , it's cash only , they do have ATM on site. Throw back style diner, makes you feel warm and cozy. You see a lot of grandparents and families eating there, that is the crowd you follow to a good diner if you know anything about diners. The food was spectacular, the best country fried stale I have ever had. Portions are big, and the service was great . All around I had a great time at this diner.Vibe: 4.5 out of 5Food: 4.7 out of 5Service: 4.7 out of 5

Randy's Diner in Scottsdale is a classic diner experience that captures the essence of comfort food, friendly service, and unbeatable value. Tucked away in a strip mall, this hidden gem surprises diners with its delicious pies and wallet-friendly prices.The menu at Randy's Diner boasts all the classic diner favorites, from fluffy pancakes and crispy bacon to juicy burgers and milkshakes. However, it's their pies that steal the spotlight. Whether you opt for a slice of apple pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a warm slice of cherry pie, you're in for a treat.Despite its unassuming location, Randy's Diner delivers on both quality and affordability. The portions are hearty, ensuring you get your money's worth with every meal.While Randy's Diner may not offer the most innovative or gourmet dishes, its focus on classic comfort food done right is evident in every bite. Whether you're a local diner aficionado or a visitor looking for a taste of nostalgia, Randy's Diner is a must-visit spot in Scottsdale.Don't be fooled by its strip mall setting--Randy's Diner is a true hidden gem that delights with good pie, good prices, and a welcoming ambiance that keeps customers coming back for more. When you get there take a look around - a lot of locals are enjoying their meal and that's how you can tell you managed to get out of the tourist trap places that are so prevalent in the area

This is my next door neighbor's favorite place to eat. We live only 1 mile away. He says everything is good here. I lived in this area since 1995 and for some reason I never ate at Randy's. So I treated my 92-year-old next door neighbor Dave to eat at Randy's.I visited this restaurant in the last 2 months, at least 12 different times, while shopping at Safeway or going to the Leslie's for water test, in order to see what their daily specials were. But I never sat down to eat. This day, Dave was really surprised that the restaurant was so empty, at 5 pm Tues after Christmas. We sure had our pick of tables. So, I already knew what I wanted which was the $19.99 bacon-wrapped filet mignon. It is a special at that price every day and includes soup or salad, hot veggie, potato (which can be upgraded to sweet potato fries for $1), drink (which can include soda at no extra charge), and dessert which is a scoop of ice cream. But if you pay $1.50 upgrade, you could have a slice of pie. All this was so delicious! The cook charbroiled my steak as you can see in the picture, just the way I like it - rare! The sweet potato fries, me and my neighbor said, was the best we ever had in our life! The tomato parmesan soup of the day was also so delicious.He ordered one of the specials of the day $17, Pot Roast, see photo. I tasted it, very soft but I looked at other people's portions, and I felt the pot roast portion would be too small for me, but he couldn't even finish half his meal. I ate 100% of mine, except the pies. I brought the pies home. My neighbor didn't want his pie, so I ordered banana cream pie which is made with real whipped cream and rhubarb pie. I'm going to wait till I buy ice cream at Safeway for 97 cents tomorrow's new ad, to have with my rhubarb pie.My neighbor asked if I would order the filet mignon again another day. I said I will be back next week to have another filet mignon dinner with someone else..... haven't decided who yet. I told him I liked it so much, I wouldn't wanna try something else. I want the filet mignon again and again and again.Our server was very pretty and sweet and always coming back to our table to check on us, almost too much because she interrupted our conversation and train my of thought when she wanted an answer if everything was okay. She forgot our silverware which made us think she was new. My neighbor Dave, who eats at Randy's 1-2 times a week, said he's never seen her, or the other servers who were there on Dec 26. Maybe these were substituting for the regulars who were taking extended holiday vacations. I am so glad my neighbor introduced me to Randy's. Can't believe I missed out on 28 years of eating here, cos that is how long I lived within walking distance.

In all fairness this Patel customer sounded like she already had a stress full morning and unfairly transferred her frustration on the employee. Randy's Service has always been understanding, polite and courtesy.