Scottsdale BBQ Co - I won't be repeating this visit.
I saw some good reviews here on Yelp and I was excited for another BBQ option near my work. Friends had been here a little while back and said it was good. Upon arrival they commented that things had changed and perhaps it was new ownership. I don't know when they last visited this place and it may have been a while ago.
Two of us ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac and cheese ($7.50) and our third order a brat with a side of cole slaw.
While it was about 85 out when we visited it wasn't really cooler inside; in fact, it was bit stifling so we chose to sit outside on their small patio. Only one table was set up to accommodate three people so we took that one but had to clear the full ashtray off of it and the copy of New Times. (Maybe it is the employee smoke break table?)
The table itself was filthy. Loose tobacco on the vinyl table cloth and the distinct feel of dirt when leaning on the table. The table cloths were held to the metal tables with binder clips - and each clip had a ring of aged dirt buildup around it.
Our food took about fifteen minutes to arrive, which in my opinion is about an eternity in the BBQ world as most is prepared though perhaps they grilled the brat to order - that could have been the time delay.
Pulled pork on wheat - great wheat bun, almost an artisanal flavor and texture. The pork itself was watery and it dripped out a lot of water when I picked up the sandwich. In fact, the drained water was enough that I could not set my sandwich down in the basket lest the bun soak up that water. The pork was not anything special, nor was the spicy sauce.
The mac and cheese side was not flavorful either. I was hoping for a sharp cheese bite but I got nothing. I didn't finish my side.
The brat and sauerkraut were well received and enjoyed immensely by my friend. He sent back the cole slaw as it apparently tasted "off". I didn't try it and verify.
I like the fact that they brew the iced tea and offer plain, sweetened and green tea options.
Service was very friendly and when we sent back the cole slaw they offered to bring another side or refund the cost of the slaw. Great service there, and they did a nice job of offering utensils, clearing the table, etc.
There are certainly some well meaning, friendly operators here but for me there were way too many negatives for me to want to repeat.