A longtime family-owned restaurant has become a gathering place for generations of Arizona residents, serving traditional deli favorites for nearly four decades. Now, the Phoenix-area institution is preparing to close its doors, giving customers just a few more weeks to enjoy one last meal.
Scott’s Generations closes after 37 years
Scott’s Generations, a New York-style Jewish deli in central Phoenix, will serve its final meals on Sunday, October 25, 2026, ending a run that began in June 1989. The family-owned restaurant is located at 742 E. Glendale Avenue, near the intersection of Seventh Street and Glendale Avenue.
Gene Snyder and his son, Scott Snyder, opened the restaurant after moving from New York to Arizona. Their goal was to bring authentic New York deli food to the Valley, and the business eventually grew into a third-generation family operation when Scott’s son, Ross, joined the business.
The deli became known for its oversized sandwiches, homemade soups, smoked fish, knishes, cheesecake, and other traditional deli favorites. Over the years, it also hosted family celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, and other community gatherings…