•Arizona Native, 30+ Years in AZ
•ASU Graduate
•Business Owner Since 2006
•Last updated November 11, 2026
Flying Buns is a smash burger and chargrilled wings restaurant at 10433 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, just south of Shea Boulevard.
It is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with counter ordering for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Expect to spend about $10 to $20 per person. The phone number is (480) 764-0144.
The burger people keep ordering is the Jalapeño Smash. Google’s listing notes halal options, and reviewers mention beef bacon instead of pork. As of November 11, 2026 it held a 5.0-star Google rating from 33 reviews.
Flying Buns is one of the newest burger counters in Scottsdale, and right now there is almost nothing written about it online. Its own website still shows a “Burgers are taking flight” opening-list page, while its Google listing already has full hours and a perfect rating from its first few dozen customers. This guide pulls together everything that can be confirmed: where it is, when it is open, what people are ordering, what it costs and how it stacks up against the other smash burger spots in town. It gets updated as the menu, website and ordering details firm up.
What Flying Buns is
Flying Buns is a fast-casual burger restaurant built around two things: smash burgers and chargrilled wings. You order at the counter, then eat in, carry out or get it delivered. There is no table service.
Three details stand out from the early reviews and the Google listing:
- The wings are chargrilled, not only fried. Grilled wings are less common at burger counters, and it is the second half of the concept, not a side item.
- Halal options and beef bacon. Google’s listing notes halal burger options, and reviewers mention beef bacon. That makes Flying Buns worth knowing for anyone in the north Valley who keeps halal or skips pork.
- Owner-operated. More than one reviewer mentions meeting the owners at the counter, which is typical of a new independent spot and not of a chain.
A smash burger starts as a loose ball of ground beef that is pressed flat onto a very hot griddle with a heavy spatula or press. Smashing it thin gives the patty a dark, crispy, caramelized crust around the edges while the middle stays juicy. Most smash burgers are cooked through and stacked as doubles, because two thin patties carry more crust than one thick one.
Where Flying Buns is in Scottsdale
Flying Buns is at 10433 N Scottsdale Rd, on Scottsdale Road a couple hundred yards south of Shea Boulevard. The mailing ZIP is 85253, the same one Paradise Valley uses, so do not be thrown off if your map app labels the area that way. It sits at one of the busiest retail corners in central Scottsdale, so expect a shopping-center parking lot rather than street parking.
Map: Flying Buns, 10433 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253.
What is close by, using straight-line distances:
| Place | About how far | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Village at Shea and Shea Scottsdale Center | About 0.2 miles | The shopping centers at Scottsdale Road and Shea, including the Harkins theater. Burger before a movie works |
| Loop 101 at Shea Boulevard | About 2 miles east | The fastest freeway access from Mesa, Fountain Hills and the 101 corridor |
| Scottsdale Airport | About 3 miles north | An easy stop on the way in or out of the Airpark |
| Old Town Scottsdale | About 6 miles south | A straight shot down Scottsdale Road, around 15 to 20 minutes outside rush hour |
Flying Buns hours
Flying Buns lists the same hours every day of the week: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. That covers lunch, dinner and a later bite after a movie at Shea, but not breakfast or late-night after 10.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Hours are from the Flying Buns Google business listing, checked November 11, 2026. New restaurants often adjust hours in their first months, so call (480) 764-0144 before a late run or a holiday visit.
The Flying Buns menu: what to order
Flying Buns has not posted a full menu online yet. What is known comes from its Google listing and from what early customers say they ordered:
| Item | What it is | What diners say |
|---|---|---|
| Jalapeño Smash | Smash burger with jalapeños and the house signature sauce | The most-mentioned burger. Reviewers describe a real kick that is not overpowering, and a generous portion |
| Add bacon | Beef bacon, per reviewers | At least one reviewer added bacon to the Jalapeño Smash and called it the best burger they had eaten |
| Smash burgers | Thin, griddle-crusted patties on a soft bun | Reviewers single out juicy patties, quality local meat and fresh ingredients |
| Chargrilled wings | Wings finished on the grill | Listed as a specialty alongside the burgers. Ask at the counter which sauces and rubs are running |
Get the Jalapeño Smash with beef bacon and a side of chargrilled wings to split. That covers both halves of what Flying Buns does in one visit, and it is what the early reviews point to. If you do not like heat, ask about the house sauce on a plain smash burger instead.
Once Flying Buns publishes prices and the full menu, this section will list every burger, wing flavor and side.
Is Flying Buns halal?
Google’s business listing for Flying Buns notes halal burger options, and reviewers mention beef bacon rather than pork bacon. That is a good sign for anyone who eats halal or avoids pork.
“Halal options” can mean anything from a fully halal kitchen to one halal patty on the menu. AZ Charged has not seen a halal certificate for Flying Buns. If it matters to you, ask the counter three things: which meats are halal, who certifies them, and whether halal and non-halal items share a grill or fryer.
Prices, ordering and delivery
- Price: about $10 to $20 per person, per Google’s listing. A burger, side and drink should land in that range. Wings for the table push it toward the top.
- Dine-in: order at the counter and grab a seat. Reviewers describe the room as lively and fun.
- Takeout: call ahead at (480) 764-0144 for pickup.
- Delivery: listed as available. Flying Buns has not named its delivery apps on its website yet, so check your usual app for “Flying Buns Scottsdale.”
From May through September, a smash burger in a hot car loses its crust fast. If you live more than 10 minutes away, eat in, or crack the bag open on the drive home so the bun does not steam. Wings hold up better than burgers in a takeout box.
What reviewers are saying
As of November 11, 2026, Flying Buns held a 5.0-star average from 33 Google reviews. That is a small sample for a brand-new restaurant, but the same points come up again and again:
- Juicy patties and quality meat. Several reviewers say you can taste that the beef is good, and one calls out the local meat.
- The Jalapeño Smash. Named in more reviews than any other item, usually with the word “must try.”
- Big portions. Reviewers say they left full.
- Friendly owners. The owners are working the counter and getting named in reviews.
Opening-month ratings at new restaurants tend to settle as more people review. This section gets re-checked at each update.
How Flying Buns compares with other Scottsdale burger spots
Scottsdale already has a few smash burger options. Here is where Flying Buns fits:
| Spot | Where | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Buns | 10433 N Scottsdale Rd, just south of Shea | Smash burgers plus chargrilled wings, halal options, owner-run counter |
| Hopdoddy | Scottsdale Rd and Mescal, just north of Shea | A sit-down chain with handmade burgers, a few minutes up the road |
| El Camino | 7133 E Stetson Dr, Old Town | Griddled burgers late, with hours until midnight |
| Smashburger | 2805 N Scottsdale Rd, south Scottsdale | The national chain version, with a value menu |
The short version: if you are in central or north Scottsdale and want a smash burger with grilled wings on the side, or you need halal options, Flying Buns is the one to try. For a full night out instead of a quick burger, our guide to the best restaurants in Scottsdale by area covers Old Town, the Waterfront and North Scottsdale.
Opening status and update log
| Date | What we found |
|---|---|
| November 11, 2026 | Google listing shows daily hours of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and a 5.0 rating from 33 reviews. flyingbuns.com still shows a pre-opening page that collects text and email sign-ups. No full menu or prices published online yet |
AZ Charged will add the full menu, prices, delivery apps and any new locations here as Flying Buns publishes them.
Flying Buns FAQ
Where is Flying Buns in Scottsdale?
Flying Buns is at 10433 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, on Scottsdale Road just south of Shea Boulevard, about 0.2 miles from the Village at Shea and Shea Scottsdale Center shopping centers.
What are Flying Buns’ hours?
Flying Buns is open Monday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., according to its Google business listing as of November 11, 2026.
What kind of food does Flying Buns serve?
Flying Buns serves smash burgers and chargrilled wings. Its most-mentioned burger is the Jalapeño Smash, made with jalapeños and the house signature sauce, and reviewers mention beef bacon as an add-on.
Is Flying Buns in Scottsdale halal?
Google’s business listing for Flying Buns notes halal burger options, and reviewers mention beef bacon instead of pork. AZ Charged has not seen a halal certificate, so ask staff which items are halal and how they are prepared before ordering.
How much does Flying Buns cost?
Google lists a typical spend of about $10 to $20 per person at Flying Buns. Flying Buns has not published menu prices online yet.
Does Flying Buns deliver?
Yes. Flying Buns offers dine-in, takeout and delivery. There is no table service; you order at the counter. Call (480) 764-0144 for pickup orders.
Is Flying Buns open yet?
Its Google listing shows regular daily hours and 33 customer reviews as of November 11, 2026, which means it is serving customers. The flyingbuns.com website still shows a pre-opening sign-up page, so call (480) 764-0144 to confirm hours during its first weeks.
What is the phone number for Flying Buns?
The phone number for Flying Buns in Scottsdale is (480) 764-0144.
Is Flying Buns in Arizona related to Lambert’s Cafe “throwed rolls”?
No. Lambert’s Cafe in Missouri and Alabama is known for throwing dinner rolls to customers, which some people call “flying buns.” Flying Buns in Scottsdale, Arizona is a separate smash burger and wings restaurant with no connection to Lambert’s.
Making a day of it in central Scottsdale? See things to do in Scottsdale, our Din Tai Fung Scottsdale guide for dumplings at Fashion Square, Toca Madera Scottsdale for a dressier dinner, and PopStroke Scottsdale for mini golf with the kids. Craving more new fast-casual openings? Read about Bojangles in Arizona.
AZ Charged has no financial relationship with Flying Buns. Details were checked against the Flying Buns Google business listing, its customer reviews and flyingbuns.com on November 11, 2026. Hours and menus at new restaurants change, so call ahead to confirm.
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