Craft 64

We chose this place on the suggestion of the concierge at the Valley Ho. We were determined to watch the SJ Sharks in the Stanley Cup. The owners were so friendly and accommodating that we were sold on the place. Then came the food. Everything was outstanding and the house-​made mozzarella was off the hook. Plus happy hour from 4 – 7! We love this place and will be back soon.

Pizza was okay but slightly burnt crust. Not a huge menu selection. I see the appeal because it’s definitely a cute, cozy spot and would be a great place for drinks and tapas. But if you’re super hungry, you may want to try elsewhere.

The food and service here is really good. Didn’t have any alcohol because I have a long drive ahead. Must stop by if your looking for fresh local produce food.

Came here a while ago for dinner on the recommendation of a friend and was delighted that we ended up going. Wine bar x beer bar x wood fired pizza. Nice atmosphere.
Food was really good, and the environment was nice. Met one of the owners who is Australian and talked about wine, particularly Australian wine — he said he was the sommelier.
Had the Caprese salad and a couple of their wood fired pizzas. Great flavours, homely, traditional = nice.
Over 36 Arizona craft beers in house as well as a pretty nice wine selection.
Definitely a great place to go for happy hour or a super meal!

Came to this place for a get together before my wedding, and we had a horrible experience. I dont even know where to start.
Food was ok i guess you get what you pay for.
Drinks are good, the service tho was terrible
Drinks took so long to get to the table, food took forever and our server got the orders wrong.
Obviously he could not handle a 12 top
And the time to paywas the worst part, we had to wait at least half an hour to close us out and when he came back he got every single item wrong. It was a mess my soon to be wife was so frustrated and so was i.
We tried to help our server but still kept getting stuff wrong, most of our table work for the industries and we’ve never seen anything like this. So if you have more than a 2 top i wouldnt recommend this place.

The second time i went was just for dinner with friends. Again, not impressed. Their pizza crust was slightly burnt, and our server Cara was just rude and unaccommodating. Other people had tasters and I had 2 other servers giving guests tasters, on a Friday night at 7pm, but Cara said it was too busy for the bartender to do it. Just kind of rude and lazy in my opinion. Will not be going back. I can go to Pomo for good pizza and service.
My biggest issue was with the inconsistent customer service. I totally get that the bartenders are too busy on weekend nights to do flights, but then shouldn’t everyone be given the same explanation? Why were we the one table of three in the area that couldn’t get the beer flight accommodation? I 100% respect a policy, but just felt like Cara didn’t want to bother explaining or trying to accommodate.
PS– I’ll take you up on the challenge anytime ;)

I came here for a lunch meeting today because I had heard great things and was eager to try it!
First, I must start out by saying that the food was good and you can tell that it is fresh. So for that, give this place a shot. I also noticed that they have a good happy hour, so it is maybe be worth checking that out as well.
However, a few things happened that I was a little bummed about! I am an iced tea addict and got SO excited when I saw that they had ‘craft’ iced tea. Unfortunately when I went to order it, they were out! :(Next, I went to order the Farmer’s Market salad and they were out of that as well. I settled on the Caprese Salad and the mozzarella was made in house which is VERY impressive, however, it just came with EVOO drizzled on it so it was a little bland. I got up and went and asked for balsamic (because our server didn’t come back around for quite some time). My colleague and I split the pepperoni pizza (+ artichokes) and the flavor was amazing but the toppings did kind of slide off when you picked it up because the dough was so thin. But if you fold it, it is easier to eat! I never did get the parmesan that I requested. The final bill for two (no alcohol) including tip was $ 56. I thought that this was a little pricey for 2 salads, 1 pizza, and 2 Sprites.
All in all, this place was a-​ok. They were busy at lunchtime and only had 1 server so I can see how things were missed and service was a little slow. As I mentioned the food quality is good and it has a great reputation on Unilocal so I would give it a try if you’re in the area.

I hadn’t been to Craft 64 for a few months, but we recently met some friends for dinner and drinks. I love that all of the beers on tap at Craft 64 are from Arizona… BIG fan of drinking local when I can. That, and they have several of their own beers on tap.
We had a great experience, as usual, and I got to spend some quality time with James. He is extremely knowledgeable about the beers on tap, and takes the time to come over, talk about them, and explain what ingredients were used. That touch goes a long way for a fan of craft beer, and will truly help someone that isn’t familiar with a particular style to have a better understanding of the craft.
Sheryl ordered a pizza, but I ate the crust! I was focused on my beers. James did recommend the next time she orders the pizza to add prosciutto. He even went as far as to grab a few slices for her to try.
We had a blast, and I cannot wait to go back. The staff is incredible, the service was awesome, and they truly know what they are doing. The building is really cool, too! Just SO good. Cheers!

Always top notch! Always! Love the local beer angle!

My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon after running some errands. Nice looking casual spot on Main Street in DT Scottsdale. Atmosphere is casual, very laid back. Couple of big screens and patio seating in the back and front.
The owners are behind the bar, and couldn’t be a nicer couple. We sat at the bar (always sit at the bar to learn more about a place) and were immediately greeted with a beer and food menu. They have dozens of all local beers on tap (including a few of their own), a few cans, and a full bar, but this place is all about local taps. Plenty of options, but a sampler is available if your not sure.
We only saw pizzas on table as we walked in, so I was set on that. Not so fast… they also have salads, bruschetta, etc, but the sammies caught my eye. They make their own bread for these and we were told they were great. Hard to beat a great sandwich. I mean, a bad pizza is still okay, but a bad sandwich really sucks. So, we split the Italian. It was excellent and I was pissed that I was talked into splitting it.
We will be back… gotta try the pizza.

This is my hubby’s fave pizza spot. We indulged in the Fico Pizza-​with a Fig sauce paied with arugula and truffle oil-​sweet and savory all in the same bite. We paired it with the cruncheriffic Kale salad. It was Kale good! We will return-​and look forward to happy hour here soon.

Good service. Expensive food. Ok pizza. If you’re a beer drinker you have to try the coffee beer! I loved it!

Phil Jackson, Steven Spielberg, John Williams… All masters of their craft. James Swann, one of four owners at Craft, another master of his CRAFT. He really set the tone for our dining & drinking experience late one Wednesday afternoon.
It all culminated into one moment when James mentioned how crazy it can get some days when all the conventions and events come through town. «I can’t get each table and customer like I want to.» That for me is everything. An owner that would rather provide 30 incredible experiences than turn each table 4 or 5 times. Speaks volumes of his passion not only for the business, but for his customers.
James’ love for beer shines and their selection at 64 is deep. Whatever you’re into, they’ll find something for you. They’ve also got a full bar should beer not be your forté.
As for the pizza, I’ve been up and down each coast and across the country slaying all kinds of coal-​fired pizza. This is tops. Hands down. All their ingredients are sourced locally, and you can really taste a difference. It’s all in the details, and they haven’t left any to chance.
And if you’re curious about the ‘64’ in Craft 64. Look no further than the growler. All 64 ounces.

I love the cozy, casual atmosphere at Craft 64. It’s on Main and next door to The House Brasserie ***ADORE that place!*** Craft 64 has that fun Scottsdale restaurant/​bar vibe without being too packed and hectic on a Friday night. The staff was really welcoming and our server Cara gave us great service and recommendations.
We came during happy hour which had a decent selection. Tried the charcuterie board. It was just «okay». I think overall it was lacking and not worth $ 8. Definitely not enough bread. It needed something sweet like a jam spread and the olive oil alone was not enough. Add some vinegar to that b!
The Fico pizza caught our eye. (If you have ever been to Federal Pizza in Phoenix, they have a Casanova pizza, which is similar in ingredients to the Fico. I absolutely love the Casanova and decided to test the Fico out and compare the two.) The Fico is very sweet so adding something salty like bacon is definitely recommended. Even with the added bacon it was still too sweet for my liking. It needs something bitter to compliment the sweetness of the fig. So Federal’s Casanova still wins my heart.
There’s plenty more menu exploring to be done here. I will be back to try the signature mules and their broad selection of beers.

Five is tough… but we couldn’t find anything wrong w it!
So.
CLEAN!
Absolutely DELICIOUS
Awesome BEER
super friendly staff!!!
We are originally from Jersey/​NYC… pizza? We know pizza. This pizza is AWESOME!!! drive RIGHT PASSED Grimaldis (you can have that anywhere) and head HERE! Ignore the curb appeal *only thing we felt was somewhat lacking* and GET YOUR HINEY in one of these seats!
Our favorites?
Mascarpone and fig bruschetta
Aji pie
Carne pie
Sausage pie
Yes. We had them ALL! no leftovers!
This place is AWESOME!
*so so clean, too*

Huge fan. Huge. I’ll edit my post with a link to my restaurant review once it’s finished.
So many amazing things to mention.
The staff first: it all starts with who you have pushing your brand. Kudos to Craft 64 in who they employed. Knowledgable staff. I threw as many curve ball questions at our server and he was quick to explain things.
I love how they converted an old 1937 house into such an inviting space. Not taking away from the integrity of the space, they moved the bathrooms to what used to be the carriage house out back. Don’t worry. They have renovated the space perfectly.
Now to the important part… THE BEER!
Oh my gosh. They gave 36 beers on tap. Of those 36 (and I lost count on how many) you can get various brews in Growler size! So not only can you experience yummy craft beers in their inviting indoor space or outdoor cozy space, you can bring home any of the LOCALLY selected brews.
Sigh… They had me at growler.
The prices are reasonable and their happy hour is everyday, yes everyday, from 4−7pm!
Hidden little happy gem in old town. Can’t believe for over a year I haven’t known they exist.

I was so excited to check this place out after seeing many of the great reviews… and really what isn’t to love about beer and pizza? We made a reservation (which wasn’t needed) and grabbed a spot on the pet friendly patio. All was going well until another table was seated with a really large dog who was not nearly as well mannered as our pampered pooch. They crowded their table and dog into ours to stay in the shade and honestly made our experience not that great.
The service was really friendly, the AZ beer list was impressive and the atmosphere was really nice too inside and out. I ended up with a cider I have never tried from Wisconsin — Cider Boys apple pineapple cider… yummy! We shared a sausage pizza and honestly were underwhelmed. I guess we are just spoiled with all of the amazing pizza in our neighborhood from Pizzeria Bianco, Pomo, La Piazza, Cibo etc.
I gave Craft 64 the benefit of the doubt with 4 stars, but really it’s more of a 3 ½ star experience.

We rarely venture into the Old Town area. And honestly, with wood-​fired pizza restaurants currently opening up like corner gas stations all over the damned city, the only reason I even took an interest in Craft 64 is because of the chef. Horacio Hernandez runs the kitchen, known as the former right-​hand man of some dude named Chris, who just so happens to make what many say is the best pizza in the entire country! Being a Bianco regular, my expectations were very high indeed!
We stopped by on a Saturday night, which was pretty packed with multiple reserved tables on standby. We were still able to get squeezed in within less than an hour.
They have a pretty extensive locally crafted beer list, which I’m sure will please many people that are into that scene. I didn’t try anything, but might be daring on a second visit just to see what I’m missing out on.
We barely made it in just minutes before Happy Hour prices ended, which enabled us to save a bit of cash on the appetizer. The charcuterie board was our first choice, featuring some bread with olive oil, a couple of cheeses, grapes, nuts, seeds, soppressata and chorizo. Everything on the plate was very fresh and tasted excellent. The bread, however, was pretty standard-​fare in comparison. I guess we were expecting more of a rustic flavor based on the pictures we saw, but that doesn’t mean that it was bad by any means.
For pizzas, we chose a margherita (or margarita in their case) as well as a FICO, due to our mutual loves of either figs and/​or fig jam incorporated into a pizza.
First and foremost, I will say that the crust on these pizzas are done perfectly. Oh, I’ve seen charred crust a million times, but few pizza makers are able to create this amazing texture of a crunchy outer-​shell, with a soft, airy inside that almost melts in your mouth. This place has it. Most places don’t. Well done!
As for the ingredients themselves, the margherita was decent. However, we both found it strange that their mozzarella had a very sharp, almost cheddar-​like aftertaste. I’m not sure why. My girlfriend seemed more put off than I was. Very interesting.
The Fico offered a variety of high quality cheeses that all blended well, in addition to a very liberal amount of fig jam, which we really enjoyed. If ordered again, I’d probably experiment with adding some prosciutto. I really want to try out their Spain pizza, which sounds like it could either be delicious or a disaster depending on your personal tastes.
For dessert, we ordered the nutella indulgence. We both love nutella, so this was a default choice. It was decent, although as another reviewer noted, would probably benefit from a scoop of ice cream. The best nutella desserts I’ve eaten are Cibo’s banana crepes and a nutella/​banana/​walnut pizza at Base Pizzeria near Biltmore. I wouldn’t quite put it on par with those dishes, as I feel there’s way too much going on with all of the combinations, but I do feel it’s still worth trying out.
This place can get very loud! Even if you’re not sitting near the bar. We were at the front of the restaurant and still struggled to converse, but I guess that’s kind of to be expected at a bar-​type of restaurant, right?
With a straight-​forward menu that offers superb pizza that beats out a lot of its competitors, I predict this place will do extremely well! Highly recommended!

After reading so much buzz about this place, I was anxious to try to place.
I went after the lunch crowd but before the happy hour and dinner crowd.
So while it was kinda quiet, I have to say that I like this place! They have a reasonable size dining room, a good size bar and a dog friendly patio!
They have 64 beers on tap with 35 being from AZ. Thanks for supporting local brews.
I ordered the Margarita pizza and was pleased to learn that their «Pizza Chief» used to make the pizzas at Pizzeria Bianco! It was fantastic and no waiting!
Great place. Will be back.

I have to say, I was extremely impressed with the pizza here!
We ended up getting a Margarita and Carne pizza and everything tasted fresh and delicious. We were especially impressed with the crust — not too thick, not too thin!
The server was SUPER knowledgeable on all the different types of beer and wine. If you like fruity drinks, try the Huss Strawberry Rhubarb Blonde. Lots of craft beers on tap to explore!
This spot is kind of hidden (I never even knew it was there) but for those in the Arcadia area, definitely check it out! Cute patio and great service too! :)