Scottsdale
The Pony Express Café

The Pony Express Café

Eat Local in Scottsdale

4.6 211 Google reviews$10–20

+1 480 502 98 6128190 N Alma School Pkwy #112, Scottsdale, Arizona 85262 · Troon North

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Where to find them

28190 N Alma School Pkwy #112, Scottsdale, Arizona 85262

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About

Welcome to our family-owned restaurant in North Scottsdale/Troon, where we specialize in hearty, home-style meals crafted with fresh, local ingredients sourced from nearby suppliers and bakeries. Our dog-friendly patio beckons on sunny days, offering a perfect spot to enjoy our delicious meals and handcrafted cocktails. With personalized service that aims to know our guests by name, we invite you to join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner and experience our commitment to quality and warm hospitality.

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Hours

Thursday
7:30 AM to 7 PM
Friday
7:30 AM to 7 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM to 7 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM to 3 PM
Monday
7:30 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM to 7 PM

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