Culinary Dropout is a casual, trendy American restaurant in Tempe, Arizona, offering the inviting atmosphere of a cool British-style gastropub with quirky décor. Located at 149 S Farmer Ave, this lively destination brings together comfort food, inventive cocktails, and a broad selection of drinks for a dining experience that feels relaxed yet distinctive.
Guests can enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, catering, counter service, or solo dining, with options suited to everything from a quick meal to a more social outing.
The menu and beverage selection offer something for a wide range of tastes, including comfort food, healthy options, beer, cocktails, wine, coffee, happy-hour food, and happy-hour drinks. Culinary Dropout is also known for its great beer selection, great cocktails, great desserts, and great wine list.
Live music, sports, a bar on site, Wi-Fi, and a selection of local specialties add to the restaurant’s appeal, creating a setting where guests can enjoy a meal, meet friends, or settle in for an entertaining evening. Outdoor seating is available, along with dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services.
Accessibility is an important part of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner, although guests should be aware that there is usually a wait. Culinary Dropout accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
With a 4.40 out of 5 rating based on 8,932 reviews, it has earned strong recognition from its customers. To plan a visit, call +1 480-240-1601 or stop by Culinary Dropout in Tempe, AZ 85281.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
bacon, breakfast potatoes, grilled bread
tavern ham, white cheddar, avocado, ciabatta, breakfast potatoes
egg, sausage, crispy potato, avocado, sour cream, provolone fondue
butter toasted almond, banana caramel, chantilly
sunny side up egg, spicy old bay gravy, fresh herbs
egg white, black bean, avocado, roasted zucchini, red pepper, chipotle yogurt, pumpkin seed, pico de gallo
slow roasted bbq pork, crispy potato, charred onion, poblano pepper, sunny side up egg, flour tortilla
corn bread stuffing, pimento aioli, cajun butter, parmesan
black bean, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
honey mustard crème fraiche
gochujang, mint, cilantro
buffalo sauce, honey mustard seed, shaved carrots & celery, parmesan
famous onion dip
crispy prosciutto, chive
sea salt
grilled strawberry, apricot preserve, pistachio crunch, grilled ciabatta
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fresno chili, cilantro, yuzu soy caramel
purple cabbage, avocado, sesame, roasted cashew, fresno, dried mango, thai curry vinaigrette
golden raisin, snap pea, goat cheese, farro, garden herbs, smoked almond, poppy seed vinaigrette
heirloom tomato, grilled corn, crushed egg, old bay bread crumb, garden herbs
grape tomato, cucumber, heirloom carrot, parmesan, buttermilk ranch
avocado, bacon, heirloom tomato, white cheddar, deviled egg, bacon bbq ranch
toasted cheese croutons
japanese milk bread, spicy miso aioli, napa slaw, hoisin
fontina, horseradish crème fraîche, au jus
double cheeseburger, onion, lettuce, pickle, 1000 island
havarti, bacon, mayo, house bbq sauce
pretzel roll, swiss, coleslaw, 1000 island
jalapeño, molasses, fries
queso oaxaca, refried black bean, roasted corn slaw, salsa borracha
chicken sausage, roasted mushroom, spinach, calabrian panna, pecorino bread crumb
broccolini, smashed potato, gravy
coleslaw, tartar sauce
buttermilk biscuit, smashed potato, gravy
sweet corn, toasted couscous, heirloom tomato & caper relish served medium
charred scallion, bok choy, soft egg, crispy onion, yuzu sticky rice, thai chili
griddled sweet potato, eggplant, snap pea, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, black rice (Vegan)
prime skirt steak, black truffle butter, french fries
prosciutto, soppressata, aged cheddar, mozzarella, asparagus, deviled Eggs, grilled ciabatta
meat, cheese, bun, served with fries
served with fries
served with fries
chocolate ganache, espresso fudge, whipped cream, toffee crunch
cinnamon apple brioche & vanilla ice cream
torched meringue, lemon curd, butter toasted almonds, strawberry coulis
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Hear from our valued guests
Food was amazing and drinks are expertly crafted. The atmosphere is fun, but very loud. You have to practically yell to have a conversation. It was a busy night, so our server was busy and hard to find. It took a while for our drinks to come and food to arrive, but it was absolutely delicious.
The place is huge and has a nice ambiance ! More of a place to chill hangs out with friends than romantic setting ! Food was great I had the ribs ! Recommend is a nice place over all
Category: Fine food. For some reason, dining at the Culinary Dropout always feels like a party. Though we have enjoyed some of the other Phoenix/Scottsdale locations, this was the first time we dropped into the Tempe Dropout. We had matinee tix to a show at the Arizona Theatre Company, which is only a short walk away, so we made a lunch rez and sat at the bar and chatted with the bartenders. True to form, it felt like a party. Both the dining room side and the open-air Yard side were moderately busy this beautiful Sunday afternoon in early November. The place is really spacious, with high steel-beamed ceilings, exposed ductwork, and skylights. Ceiling heaters make the Yard side usable even in cooler weather. A small stage hosts musicians on Friday and Saturday nights. High-top tables abound, and the Yard has large couch pits for hosting groups. Light fixtures that remind me of early satellites hang randomly. And of course there are TVs. I didn’t want to fall asleep at the theater so I ordered an Athletic non-alcoholic beer, which complemented the excellent deviled eggs and French dip that we shared. I substituted the housemade potato chips for fries, as I always do. They are crispy and golden and perfect. I’m SO glad they brought them back to the menu. They are the best I have found in Phoenix/Scottsdale and one of the main reasons — if not the top reason — we drop in at the Dropouts. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice
Culinary Dropout never disappoints. Great atmosphere, amazing food, and one of the best spots to relax with friends or family. The service was outstanding from start to finish, and the staff made sure everything was taken care of. The food came out fast, fresh, and full of flavor. The drinks were also top notch. You can tell they pay attention to the overall experience, not just the food. Definitely one of my go-to spots and I highly recommend checking it out if you haven’t already.
The pretzels and fondue were fabulous! This is a really fun place. I'm visiting from Montana and went back the next day. Harry, our bartender was amazing. He makes a killer margarita.
Great experience at Culinary Dropout in Tempe! It’s a very large restaurant with a lively atmosphere, both inside and on the patio, which are equally enjoyable. The service was high quality and fast, even with the size of the place. The food was also very good, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal.
Rebecca, the bartender was the best, she is so sweet. Everything we ate was really good, the pretzels are a lot for just 2 people. Skip the Bloody Mary and go for something else, it was nothing special. We had the meatloaf, hold the broccoli and the Mongolian short rib. The Mississippi Mud Pie is super rich but not overly sweet, you need to really like dark chocolate.
We had the pretzel bites and brussels sprouts as appetizers and they were phenomenal! Just the right amount of spice on the brussels sprouts and the pretzel bites were so soft and came with the best tasting gooey cheese fondue. We also enjoyed the ribs and fried chicken for our entrées and they were cooked perfectly just the right amount of sauce to meat ratio on the rib ribs with the most excellent coleslaw and mashed potatoes accompanying the fried chicken. Would recommend both entrées.
Love the atmosphere of this place! Live music, free games to play, and great people. Open area and very comfortable. Food was good not great. The drinks were on the weaker side, but still would go back. Wings were good too.
Great American restaurant near tempe beach park inTempe, AZ. This location offers cratch kitchens, cold beer, live music, and the place to watch sports, play outdoor games like ping pong, and private parties. It was a great spot to celebrate a graduation party and the food and service was amazing. If you're looking for a good vibe for a date night or family/ friends get together, this is your spot if your in the area. It's definitely worth the drive. Be sure to order the pretzels, chips and burger for your main dish! So delicious!!
Common questions about Culinary Dropout
Culinary Dropout is located at 149 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281, AZ 85281, United States.
You can reach Culinary Dropout by calling +1 480-240-1601.
Culinary Dropout has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 8932 customer reviews.
Culinary Dropout features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Culinary Dropout features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Culinary Dropout features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Culinary Dropout features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Culinary Dropout features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Culinary Dropout features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Culinary Dropout features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi.
Culinary Dropout features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Culinary Dropout features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
Culinary Dropout features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Culinary Dropout features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Culinary Dropout features the following children: Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
Culinary Dropout features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking, Valet parking.
Culinary Dropout features the following pets: Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
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