The food was absolutely delicious and the portions made worth the price! The service was excellent…read morefrom the time we arrived until we left! The young lady who took our order explained the menu and where WE fell short, they made up for it. The location is cute and not large, so I understand why they have no dining room service on the weekends.

Stopped in for brunch around 10:30 p.m. and found the place a bit busy, but well-maintained and…read morewelcoming, with family members running the front of house. The atmosphere felt genuine and community-driven. The food was the highlight-easily one of the most creative, thoughtful, and flavorful breakfast experiences I've had in the area in a long time. The originality of the dishes really stood out. The grits, in particular, were excellent-something that's surprisingly easy to get wrong, but they executed perfectly. One of the most impressive aspects was the takeout quality. I ordered a meal to go and didn't eat it until 15-20 minutes later, yet it still held up incredibly well-no reheating needed. That level of consistency is hard to achieve. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot to friends and colleagues. If you're unsure what to order, their Instagram page is worth checking out for inspiration

What a wonderful manager in Carl Albright! So generous and accommodating....couple that with…read moredelicious food and you have a WINNER!

One of our favorite brunch spots! Walk in an order at the counter, they will give you a table…read morenumber and bring out your food! Load up on delicious jams and butters at the Jam bar! Everyone enjoyed their food as always! The staff was very friendly and made rounds to check on us and clean tables quickly so no one had to wait for a spot to open up! The biscuits are so good! I really enjoyed their cheddar jalapeño one! Vanilla Latte Fat Boy Old School Breakfast Huevos Rancheros Munchkin Platter

Came for brunch on a Sunday. Initially at 11, they told us it would be a 35 min wait, and it was…read moreclose to a coffee shop so we ended up going there in the meantime. Ended up waiting 22 min. For a party of two, we shared the biscuits and gravy and the Ohio Cheesy Grits. The biscuits and gravy were great--can totally see why this is popular. The biscuit was moist and fresh. The eggs were soft and cheesy. And the gravy sauce was addicting. Ended up adding their homemade sausage for an additional $3 which was decent but I'd probably go without it next time. 5/5 Ohio cheesy grits were also good--tasted different from the savory biscuits and gravy especially with the corn. The panko crusted chicken thigh was a good addition 4.5/5 Seating limited which is why there was a wait. Good modern casual ambience. Parking available via street parking which is free on the weekends Overall great brunch food, definitely will consider coming back.

This past Sunday a group of us went to breakfast and EVERY ONE loved their meals!…read more Their food is high quality with ingredients and flavors and I could tell our table knew this. Beautiful mural on the wall near our table and there was a fresh flower arrangement on our table which we all appreciated. The space itself had a diner feel where there is a small number of tables and servers are flipping tables because of limited hours and a constant wait. We were told the wait was 30-40 minutes and I believe we sat after 30 minutes. Time flew by as it was a beautiful Sunday morning and we were all chatting outside.

Very friendly hardworking staff who seem to like what they do and where they work. Their croissant…read morebreakfast sandwich is so so good and I love that you can add veggies to it. I prefer sitting at the breakfast bar and people watching - fantastic way to start your day with a bloody Mary or 4 - I love the Curry Mary!

Saturday morning so you already know it's a wait.... But it actually wasn't too bad!! Service is…read morenice and fast.... Bathroom could need some attention I got the Twofer 2 pancakes 2 eggs any style 2 meats- I was soooo disappointed the pancakes were cooked on the same grill as other food and you can actually see the black speckles on my flavorless limp pancakes the eggs were cold the sausage was chill I didn't even bother to tell waiters to warm up food for what? I try to stay positive but dammmnnnnn I took my my daughter and granddaughter it's my daughters fault lol we agreed on First Watch but somehow ended up there.... Smh I just was here last year what could've happened in the 8-10 months but imma pass..... my feelings hurt this placed used to be soooo good!!! Afraid not anymore!!! Even the orange juice was lacking flavor just tasteless lukewarm burnt food

This restaurant offers absolutely the best French toast. I got the banana & bourbon caramel bread…read morepudding French toast ($16.50), and it was divine. What makes Scratch's French toast so good is that they don't use plain old white bread for it. Instead, they use sweet bread pudding, which makes for an utterly decadent and delicious breakfast. The pieces of bread pudding had crisp edges while being soft on the inside. They were topped with sliced bananas and a rich bourbon caramel sauce, and served with maple syrup infused whipped cream that was almost practically ice cream. The French toast also comes with your choice of sausage or pork belly. I opted for the sausage patties, which were tasty and homemade. I also ordered the orange juice ($4.50) and home fries ($3.75). The home fries were delicious. Crispy potato chunks that were the right amount of salty. Between the French toast and home fries, I left stuffed. Service was also great. My server was very friendly and welcoming, and came to check on me a couple of times. Notes - it's a small place with a couple of tables, but I was able to take a seat right away on a Friday morning. Every table comes with 2 bottles of hot sauce - a red sauce and green sauce. You pay at the cash register after you get your check.

I've been to Scratch in Independence a handful of times, but this is my first time finally writing…read morea review and it's well deserved because this place never disappoints. I met a friend for breakfast this morning, and everything from start to finish was spot on. I ordered the Sweet Jalapeño Sandwich: an English muffin piled with jam, bacon, an egg cooked over medium, and cheddar, served with home fries. It was the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and just a little kick. My friend stuck with her usual: the Banana & Bourbon Caramel Bread Pudding French Toast, topped with fresh bananas and their homemade bourbon caramel sauce, plus a side of pork belly. It looked incredible and, according to her, tasted just as good as it always does. We arrived just a few minutes after they opened at 8:00 and were seated right away. The service was friendly, attentive, and very prompt without feeling rushed. Scratch has such a great casual, local diner feel, but with a menu that's anything but ordinary. The portions are generous, the flavors are unique, and the quality is consistently excellent. Definitely a go-to spot for breakfast or brunch...you really can't go wrong here.

Sooooo good! Excellent service and delicious meal. The menu options were mouthwatering and the…read morefresh juices amazing.

Always love first watch! We went on New Year's Day, one of the only places open and sat at the…read morebar/counter to dine. Food and options (especially for GF) are plentiful. Service is usually fine - even though it does seem like this place is perpetually understaffed trying to keep up with walk ins since they don't take reservations. We don't mind waiting and always tip extra because they do work hard. So happy this is in our community now. Food is flavorful and the portions are big. Drinks are premade so just be mindful of that if you're someone who's critical of that type of a thing (pretty standard at a breakfast spot!).

I have loved the Valley Café ever since I was a young girl. They have a large variety of options,…read morefriendly staff, and excellent food that never disappoints. I love their food, the Harvey is one of my favorite sandwiches, and yesterday I also tried their vegetable soup, and it was delightful. It's a great place for breakfast or lunch.

Food was excellent! Took our daughter and son-in-love before they headed back to the airport to go…read moreback to AZ. The server was great and provided good service, checked on us regularly and made sure everyone had what they needed. The place is small but cozy and our kids loved the food and can't wait to come back to Ohio to go here again.

I've been fortunate enough to travel all over the world and dine at restaurants ranging from…read moreMichelin-starred establishments to hidden neighborhood gems. I can honestly say The Blue Door has earned a place among the very best meals I've ever had. What amazed me most wasn't just that every dish was delicious--it was that every single plate had its own identity. Nothing tasted repetitive or safe. Each course was thoughtfully composed with bold flavors, beautiful presentation, and combinations I never would have imagined working together... yet they absolutely did. Beyond the food, every plate looked like a work of art. You could tell the kitchen artists take immense pride in presentation without sacrificing flavor. The service was warm, knowledgeable, and perfectly paced. We never felt rushed, and every recommendation was spot on. If someone asked me where to experience one of the best dining experiences in Ohio, I wouldn't hesitate for a second. I'd tell them to drive to The Blue Door in Cuyahoga Falls. This wasn't just dinner. It was an experience.

I had heard that this was an incredible place to try for breakfast. Unfortunately, it didn't stand…read moreup to the hype. The biggest disappointment was that the food was cold. It looked like it could have been good if it hadn't have sat out so long before it was brought to the table. Potatoes were cold. Toast was cold. Quiche was cold. The server, on the other hand, was incredible. He was attentive, friendly and a true star in our bad food experience. There were two of us, and the total for breakfast plus two coffees and tip was more than $70. Portions are huge. Ambiance was nice. Sad it didn't knock it out of the park.

First time there.First watch was rude and unprofessional.We loved sunrise for atmosphere and food…read morehighly recommended sunrise .We will be back soon.

I really had high hopes for this place. The atmosphere is bright, cute and cheery. After ordering…read morecoffee the only thing they had out as far as creamer was French vanilla. We had to ask for regular, and I know that's not a huge deal but not everyone wants a flavored creamer so why not have a couple to choose from already out? Our waitress whom was nice, asked if we were ready to order or needed more time after bringing the coffee to us and we weren't ready so she said she'd be back and to take our time. At least 15-20 minutes later she returned, she had forgotten about us. I should mention there was enough staff out front and it wasn't busy. Ok, fine. I ordered there social breakfast and my husband made his own omelet. Not much to choose from. He initially wanted cheese, sausage, onion and green peppers. They don't have green peppers but have jalapeños. He asked what they do have and she mentioned mushrooms and cucumbers. He passed on any other veggie. We got our breakfast within reasonable time. My scrambled eggs, home fried and bacon were quite dry. My husbands omelet was without cheese and our waitress finally came over to ask how things were and left quickly so my husband couldn't say anything. This one is on my list of, "never to return" unfortunately.

Great coffees and beautiful decor! Staff was on the ball and attentive to our desires. Ambiance is…read moreperfect!

A coffee shop that I can easily visit between hikes in a national park? Heck yes!…read more I stopped by the Peninsula Coffee House and Market during a weekend trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park this year. I was lucky and snagged a parking space in front of the business; their parking is VERY limited and I'm surprised I didn't have to use a lot that was across a bridge. (Note that the bridge is right by the coffee shop, so it wouldn't have been a long trek at all.) I ordered a Butterscotch Latte and a Sausage, Biscuit & Egg breakfast sandwich; snagged a seat near the front of the store; and settled in for a relaxing break between my hikes. The coffee was excellent and the sandwich really hit the spot! While seating in the lower level is limited, I've learned reading other reviews that there is an outdoor patio and an upper level too. Their website mentions that they run a sundry market here too; however I didn't spend much time shopping in the interest of not stretching my wallet too far during my travels. I also didn't check out the wine cellar in the lower level. While this shop is little, it clearly has a lot to offer, and I am so glad I found it during my visit to Cuyahoga. I'd absolutely stop by again during future visits to the area...and I'd love to time my next visit so I can check out that wine cellar!