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    2.5 (22 reviews)

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    Spicy jerk Wings & Loaded Garlic Buffalo Fries
    Brieyanna B.

    Went for the first time and order the wing and fire combo. You can get just about any of their loaded fries for a small up charge. The cashier was patient and answered any question that I had! I had the spicy jerk wings with Loaded Garlic Buffalo Fries and it was amazing.

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    Isabel E.

    I came here several months back and was soooo impressed by the blackened chicken pasta and I wanted to come back again and twice it was closed when I tried. I came back successfully a second time and it didn't hit as much but it was okay. I came today and I am insanely disappointed. The food looks nothing like it used to. There were only 5 pieces of shrimp on the shrimp pasta which is INSANE because it is $18 before tax..... the sauce doesn't taste the same at all and the noodles are even different. Just take a look at the photos from 8 months ago compared to these. What happened?!?!?! Never coming back.

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    Ashley C.

    I appreciate all the sauce options and rather to have it tossed or drizzled . Who doesn't love options! I ordered online but you can eat in or walk-in. Service was efficient and ready when it said it would be. It was lunchtime and it was ready within 20 min. It's a little pricey for the type of food but it was worth it. They do have a free parking lot and run lunch specials. It's only one way to find out what the restaurant is about, and sometimes you just gotta order the food and taste it.

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    Colleen A.

    If I could give Chicken Scratch an extra star, I would. There have been few times in my life where food has moved me emotionally the way that the loaded cajun crab fries did. I don't know what I expected, but I certainly didn't expect the magic I experienced. Everything about the dish was perfection. From the fresh cut fries on bottom to the cajun aioili (would buy this by the bottle if I could) drizzled on top. Nothing was mushy and the flavors melded perfectly. The crab was MOUNDED on top and I could not believe the size of the portions for the price. One order of loaded fries could EASILY feed two people. I also tried the salmon sliders and loved them so much. The salmon was cooked perfectly and maintained that fresh fish flavor. I also tried the hot honey chicken loaded mac fries. I loved these as well. They were a smidge hot for my wimpy tastebuds, but the flavor was on point. I feel like the mac & cheese could use a little "more" to it, but since it was mixed in with the fries and sauces, it still worked well. I got a blueberry lemonade to drink and it was super tasty. Everything is made from scratch (including the lemonade!), so you WILL have to wait for your order, but plan ahead, and trust me that it is worth it. The staff are exceptionally nice and were clearly working very hard. Chicken Scratch has only been open a few months, so everyone is definitely still learning. The restaurant has chalk walls you can write on, arcade games, and is decorated in fun colors. There are bathrooms and very easy parking in the lot. 100/10 recommend Chicken Scratch and am planning on an order of cajun crab fries for my birthday. Truly one of the best things I have eaten in the past 12 months.

    Greasy Mac

    Food was pretty disappointing. I saw Mac and cheese was their best thing and it was completely separated and oily (basically plain noodles in oil). Don't get your hopes up at all. The fries were so soggy but the chicken was decent. Crispy but nothing great.

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