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Is Tom's Thumb Fresh Market Still Open? Update (Scottsdale, AZ)

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As of September 2026, Tom's Thumb Fresh Market is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Yelp listing updated May 2026 under the name 'The Thumb' shows an actively reviewed business at the Bell Road address; a fan-run DDD locations page updated 2025-04-13 does not note a closure.

  • Season / episode Season 22, Episode 4
  • Original air date
  • Address 9393 E Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

In the 'Arizona All-Stars' episode (Food Network, aired 2015-02-06), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Tom's Thumb Fresh Market's Pigs & Grits, crispy pulled pork served over creamy grits with local cheddar and jalapeno bacon. Tom's Thumb is a hybrid business in Scottsdale, Arizona combining a gas station, market, and competition-style barbecue counter; Phoenix New Times' restaurant profile credits chef-owner Kipp Lassetter, a former surgeon, with running the barbecue side of the operation. A Yelp business listing, found under the name 'The Thumb,' was updated in May 2026 with 1,856 reviews and 1,475 photos for the location at 9393 East Bell Road. A separate fan-run DDD locations page last updated its entry on 2025-04-13 without noting a closure, consistent with the business remaining open.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 22, Episode 4
Original air date
Episode title
Arizona All Stars
What was featured
Pigs & Grits, pulled pork over grits with jalapeno bacon
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tom's Thumb Fresh Market

Frequently asked questions

Is Tom's Thumb Fresh Market still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Tom's Thumb Fresh Market is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Tom's Thumb Fresh Market after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

In the 'Arizona All-Stars' episode (Food Network, aired 2015-02-06), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Tom's Thumb Fresh Market's Pigs & Grits, crispy pulled pork served over creamy grits with local cheddar and jalapeno bacon. As of September 2026, Tom's Thumb Fresh Market is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Tom's Thumb Fresh Market located?

9393 E Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Tom's Thumb Fresh Market?

Season 22, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired February 6, 2015. The episode is titled “Arizona All Stars”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

A Yelp business listing, found under the name 'The Thumb,' was updated in May 2026 with 1,856 reviews and 1,475 photos for the location at 9393 East Bell Road. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
9393 E Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Venue type
market
Official website
None found

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