Scottsdale-born Oregano's is officially on its way to Buckeye, bringing Chicago-style pizzas and its famously gooey pizza cookie to the fast-filling retail stretch just off I-10. The local favorite is slated for a new pad in a cluster of fresh development that is quickly turning the Verrado Way interchange into a full-blown dining and services hub.
As reported by WhatNow, Oregano's has secured a spot at Buckeye Commons West at the southwest corner of I-10 and Verrado Way. City materials indicate construction on the shopping center has wrapped, with tenants expected to start moving in over the coming months. An exact opening date for Oregano's has not yet been announced.
Where It Will Sit
Sunbelt Investment Holdings describes Buckeye Commons West as an eight-pad retail site at the southwest intersection of I-10 and Verrado Way, set up to catch both heavy freeway traffic and nearby neighborhoods. Industry reports and leasing notices show Oregano's lining up alongside national drive-thru and service players including In-N-Out, Raising Cane's, Superstar Car Wash and Valvoline, with openings scheduled to roll out into 2026, according to inBusiness Magazine.
What Oregano's Will Serve
Oregano's, founded by Mark Russell in Scottsdale in 1993, has long billed itself as a neighborhood Italian joint built around thin-crust and pan pizzas, hearty pastas with fresh garlic bread, and oversized salads, according to the chain's history. The menu also highlights the Original Pizza Cookie, described as more than 1/2 pound of cookie dough lightly baked in a six-inch pan and finished with three scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, a dessert that has become a must-order for many regulars (Our Story, menu).
Timeline And Local Impact
Buckeye's economic development team has been leaning into the retail momentum along the corridor and has launched a 2026 retail survey to help recruit restaurants and services as surrounding neighborhoods build out, citing projects such as In-N-Out and Raising Cane's among recent commitments. Local officials and developers say the new pads at the I-10 interchange are expected to expand dining and service choices for West Valley commuters while adding jobs as tenants open along the corridor (City of Buckeye).
With no firm Oregano's opening date on the books yet, nearby residents and commuters will need to watch for hiring notices and new signage as tenants begin to occupy the center. For the initial account of Oregano's Buckeye plan and details on the broader development, see the reporting from WhatNow and leasing coverage in inBusiness Magazine.
