Omg so good!! Some of the best fried chicken I've had for sure - crunchy, juicy & flavorful! We finally checked this plate out for an early dinner after driving past it million times living downtown, just a hop and skip down battleground on the right across from Sheetz/Next to Macs. Didn't realize how much seating they actually had either but tables enough to put together for a big party or just 2-4 toppers! Counter service, seat yourself and then they bring out your food! Very friendly and quick service too! My favorite thing about this place is the plethora of dry rub/seasoning options AND sauce options! I'm a sauce girl so this place had me at hello when I saw that! Plenty of options for different types of chicken whether fried or rotisserie , tenders, wings, breast, etc and lots of southern sides as well. We shared the Philly chicken cheesesteak egg rolls which I'm a tough critic after living in Philly the last 4 years - it's their play off that but as a spring roll with chicken and white melted cheese, served with ranch! They had a nice crunch and flavor but I would've served them with a sriracha ketchup instead of ranch to give them a nice kick! My boyfriend had the dark meat rotisserie with mashed potatoes and gravy and MacNcheese. I had 3 tenders with mashed potatoes and collards. Everything was great and glad we tried different items. He said his rotisserie was tender and juicy but needed some sauce to dip in for more flavor however my fried tenders were so juicy and the regular batter was crispy and tasty - I asked for lemon pepper dry rub but I think they forgot that which was fine - they were huge too and more than filling - would've been fine with just 2 honestly! Next time I want to try the Korean glaze for dipping versus just ranch/Buffalo sauce. Mashed potatoes and gravy were good and collards were a little sweet and runny but tender and great with added hot sauce. All in all - def want to come back and try some of their other sauces and seasonings AND the fried ribs which sound insane! read more

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They are so good and the food is always very hot and fresh!!! The service is fast and very friendly!

Well....here we go! Over the weekend my friend suggested 2 restaurants for us to try...Sage Mule and Scratch. We went with Scratch....cause come on, who can turn down fried chicken! Not I ! We ordered a few things to try. The chicken philly spring rolls, 12 PC fried wings extra crispy (per our request), large side of mixed vegetables and a large side of mac n cheese, side of ranch/blue cheese/bbq sauce/honey pecan sauce. Sounds great, right? Well, here goes the HONEST truth. Pros: fried wings were fresh, hot, juicy, fried to perfection, extra crispy just as we requested, big pieces, veggies were seasoned perfectly even though we thought they looked bland so we were quite happily surprised not to mention relieved that they didn't taste disgusting hehe, bbq sauce was on point not too salt not to sweet not too thick and not too much spice, ranch was good, but it's ranch so it typically is good. Food was ready quickly. Chicken philly rolls were OUTSTANDING and AMAZING!!! So darn crispy, fresh, amazing flavor, piping hot. I would go there just for these items alone!! Cons: mac n cheese was UTTERLY DISGUSTING. I am still trying to figure out how so many people have raved about this on Yelp. I really don't get it. The pics on here looked nothing like what we got other than the fact that they did remember to put cheese on top at least and crisp it to create a semi crust. We saw little to no cheese inside of the mac n "cheese". Cheeseless mac n cheese isn't a thing, is it???? Might as well call it Vegan lol. Just joking. Don't you Vegans beat me up for that joke! Furthermore, the noodles were so dang overcooked and soft/soggy like. Idk if there was a different chef that day or what, but it was horrible. I've never had mac n cheese that only has cheese on top. It was very liquidy as if they attempted to make a cheese sauce, but were rushing and forgot to add it LOL. I'm laughing, but I was also so sorely and abundantly disappointed. The honey pecan sauce was a joke. I've never had sauce that looks and moves just like water, but has the smallest amount of sweetness. I couldn't believe these issues tbh. I want so badly to give this place 3 stars...like I want to sooooooooo badly, but the chicken and the chicken philly spring rolls are this business' saving grace to give them 4 stars. To be honest, I may have to revisit this profile and give them a 3, but we will see. I plan to give them another chance to redeem themselves though....just not anytime soon... read more

The brainchild of Buddalicious Food Truck owner Jimmy Chhay, Scratch is Greensboro's first chicken-and-donut shop. Given that the city lost both Rise and DonuTime in recent months, its arrival is fortuitous. It also brings a breakfast option and a lower-priced lunch alternative to the Midtown stretch of Battleground. However, neither novelty nor proximity will keep a restaurant afloat in the long run. Fortunately, Scratch has several indicators that point to staying power. For starters, the selection here is commendable. Regular donut flavors range from simple glazes to pb&j and maple bacon to fritters. Breakfast sandwiches come on your choice of a biscuit, a donut bun (unglazed), or a glazed donut. Chicken is available in dry or wet flavors that evoke Southern (BBQ or buttermilk ranch) and Asian (Siracha honey or Korean) influences. For my first time out, I went with one of the specialty donuts (caramel macchiato) and a fried chicken, egg, and cheese sandwich on a donut bun. The execution wasn't flawless, but there was more good than bad. The donut's icing was deliciously sweet and delivered both of the expected flavors. The donut itself tasted fresh though it was not especially remarkable. The breakfast sandwich was substantially bigger than a McMuffin clone, and the donut bun, though odd at first, held everything in place nicely. The chicken was a thin cutlet, crisply breaded and surprisingly moist. The sandwich as a whole, however, was frustratingly dry, and the establishment should definitely consider offering sauces and/or spreads as add-ons. Scratch's pricing won't leave you feeling gouged. The donuts are mostly either $1.25 or $1.75 (only apple fritters run more). Breakfast sandwiches start at $1.50 with one topping included and 50 cents for each additional topping ($2.00 if that topping is fried chicken). For the quality and quantity, those rates are tough to beat. Though Scratch is minimally decorated - unadorned tables and bare brick walls - it isn't an eyesore. Seating, for a donut shop, is more than adequate. The counter staff seemed a bit harried at times, but no one was rude, and food came out relatively quickly (a sign by the menu advises patrons to expect a fifteen-minute wait on fried chicken orders). All told, Scratch is no Rise, and there is room for improvement, but there are definite high notes, and its concept is one that does more than just sound good on paper. For anyone with an eclectic donut itch, Scratch is worth a try. read more

Scratch Fried Chicken - Breakfast sandwich: fried chicken, egg, and cheese on a donut bun. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Literally finger-licking good. If you're all about 'kicking it up a notch' try the Cajun seasoning and definitely go for the double fried. read more

Scratch Fried Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Fairly quiet space, perfectly fine to eat in and the staff is very kind (if a little short staffed right now.) But the food is excellent. The chicken is perfectly fried, the breading nice and crisp and sticky, and the chicken is delicious. The sauces are great, too, especially the korean glaze and barbecue sauce. Easy choice for best chicken I had in Greensboro. Takeout or eat in.. read more

I took my family here on sunday afternoon. They all got chicken and waffles and I, of course, got wings. The chicken and waffles is phenomenal, one tip, pay the extra few dollars to get tenders and if you're not a big eater, split it with somebody else. The wings, if I'm being an unbiased judge, were 10/10 for flavor and texture, the sauces that I tried were Hot and Korean glaze. The hot is a great Frank's flavored wing sauce(no complaints no surprises). The Korean glaze was good too. Sweet and savory, if not a little too much salt and sugar. Sauces were a 7/10 for me. So about the wings, I have to judge unbiased..ly because I really prefer naked wings and these are breaded. But for real, some of the best breaded wings I've ever had the honor of eating. Good experience, great location(right next to a smoke house/bar so if you have a group who can't decide, you're covered. Service was good too. read more

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I went there a 2 months ago while visiting for a concert. The chicken was absolutely delicious. I love a place that sells whole wings fried perfectly. They were hot, fresh and very tasty. I wasn't very fond of the sides (collard greens) but that was just my opinion. My husband and friends liked the collard greens. The place was small but packed and that's always a good sign. I did like the Mac n cheese tho. If you like fried chicken- then give them a try! read more

Scratch Fried Chicken - Collard greens, waffle and fried chicken wings! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Ate here with a friend of mine and it was not good. The Korean style sauce on the wings tasted like hot sauce with a little soy mixed in. The macaroni and cheese had no flavor. The greens were remarkably salty. The waiter/attendant guy was very nice, but if the food isn't good, there isn't much point in going. read more

The service was good. But the food was just average to me. It wasn't very seasoned like I expected it to me. And it was slightly pricey too. I doubt I will come back. read more

Absolutely amazing. I'm a serious cook and a food connoisseur and I've not only lived all over the U.S. but also traveled abroad. This is THE BEST fried chicken I've ever had! The fried mac and cheese was top tier, the green beans were spectacular, and the fries were excellent. If I lived closer I'd gain 100 pounds from this place! read more

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UPDATE 11/24/21: We tried some new items today and everything was FANTASTIC. I think the owner was working the counter today and let me tell you, she works like a well oiled machine and is VERY nice. We dined in and ordered the fried macaroni cheese bites as an appetizer. Hubs wanted a repeat of the spicy chicken sandwich with potato salad. I wanted to try the chicken strips and fried okra. The strips come in a count of 3 for $6.00 or 6 for only $10.00. I was going to order 3 but Hubs said he wanted one and I immediately thought, "I can't survive on 2 measly strips" so I ordered 6. Plus, you get double the strips and SAVE $2.00! We sat down to wait and started laughing that we ordered an appetizer in a fast food restaurant. Low and behold, she brought out the Mac n cheese bites ahead of everything else. The timing was impressive but the taste was even better and they were only $5.00! They were large, maybe 2" x 2.5" and maybe 1" thick and breaded and fried to a really crunchy, golden brown. We started chowing so fast I'm not sure if we got 7 or 8 pieces. The inside was packed with the creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese. The side of ranch was a nice touch. I reviewed the sandwich and potato salad before, so I'm moving on to my meal. Again, she brought our food to our table and when she put my tray in front of me, I literally GASPED and put my hand over my mouth. She laughed at my response. These shouldn't be called chicken "strips". Chicken "Lunkers" is a much better description. Hubs ate one and I ended up eating only 2. I brought 3 home and they were so big, I was compelled to weigh them. They weighed 6 ounces each! So let's do that math...I got roughly 2+ pounds of boneless fried chicken, easily 2 meals, for $10 bucks. Now that's value! The fried okra was lightly breaded and fried just enough that it was crisp on the outside and very tender, almost creamy, on the inside. We will definitely be back! The service and food is primo! read more

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I tried this restaurant for the first time yesterday. Ordered online & food was ready when I arrived. I got the tenders & waffle plate & a side of Mac & cheese. The chicken (original recipe) was delicious, as were the waffle and the side dish. Only problem was the menu offered 3 tenders & I was only given two. I will say the tenders were huge, so maybe that explains getting two instead of three. I didn't have much interaction with the staff since my order was To Go, but the employee who handed me my order was very pleasant, efficient and gracious. read more

First time today. Tip: Be sure that you tell counter waitress that you want a refill-meaning you go to the counter to get it!! Food was good. read more

I easily could have rated 4 stars as my chicken sandwich was good but for reasons below gave 3. My wife and I went for lunch today since I had been wanting to go here for a long time. Other reviews are good so I thought it was a no brainer. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and it was good but not $6 good. No side! Charge $7.95 for the meal! The fries were $3 but they are matchstick/shoestring fries. It like eating potato toothpicks. Great if put ON the sandwich but I want my fries to have some heft (i.e. Chick-fil-A waffle fries). My wife ordered the 1/4 white rotisserie chicken ( I mean it was on the menu above the register!!!) And was told "we can't do that, only the 1/2 chicken. My wife didn't want a 1/2 chicken and we couldn't take leftovers as we were running several errands. When she asked why she couldn't have a menu item they clearly could have made they said the 1/2 chicken was only $1 more. Not acceptable! Again, my sandwich was good but not worth$6 alone and the service wasn't up to par for the prices. Probably have to Scratch this place off my list.... read more

Not the greatest. Overpriced for the quality. I got the Nashville Hot 4 piece, was too oily for my taste, just isn't that impressive unfortunately. Staff was nice though. read more

We ordered chicken & waffles, sriracha burgers & mashed potatoes with gravy. Food was bomb & prices are great, too. Inside, seating is tight. Like 10-12 tables tight, maybe more if separated. But prob not room for that. Good vibe though. Initially we were gonna get our food to go bc of seating. The staff really worked to seat us. Much appreciated! All in all, I highly recommend. read more

I admit, I am a little skeptical of little holes-in-the-wall places, especially food places, but I always give 'em a shot because you just never know where you're gonna find that perfect piece of... whatever. This day, this place, is where I found that perfect piece of rotisserie chicken. I'm a huge rotisserie snob, mainly because I've only ever found one place that makes it as good as I can. So, to be honest, I wasn't really expecting much. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this juicy piece of game! It was tasty and juicy and straight-from-the-fryer HOT! I've been back since and tasted their fried chicken as well, and it's pretty good too! I wasnt too keen on the slaw, but that's no slight to them 'cause I'm a slaw snob too. ‍ Food was fresh and MTO, so be prepared to wait a hot minute. The place was neat and clean. The staff friendly and responsive. The only complaint I have is that the place was stifling hot. This could have been a fluke, but both times I've been felt like the AC was broken. Still, all in all a great experience for me and #SuperHubs (whom I had to take a pic of because he's just so darn cute!) Definitely makin' a return trip! read more

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Scratch chicken is like eating at your grandma's house. I ask the waiter was my grandma in the kitchen because the collard greens and macaroni and cheese was on point! I recommend you trying this spot. You won't be disappointed. read more

Hot food made to order so it's fresh. Don't order there if you're in a rush but it's worth the wait. Love supporting a small business!

I love this place. I have never had a bad experience. My food has always been flavourful, fresh, and hot. I would recommend it to any of my friends and family. read more

I've been wanting to come here for a while and finally made it! I got the double fried chicken, with Nashville Hot sauce, and I was very impressed. The crispiness of the chicken was awesome, and the flavors were really good. The spice level fell short of true Nashville Hot Chicken, but still tasted great! I loved the potato Salad, it's some of the best I've had at a restaurant. The Mac N Cheese was ok, a bit dry and bland for my taste. I'll definitely be coming back when I'm in the area. read more

Pulled up after ordering online. Got here at 305 pm and it's 335 now. There's not even that many people here to serve. Until about 5 mins ago no one even had any food on the table. The people that did get food arrived about 15 mins AFTER I got here. Hope the food is really amazing because their turnaround time is AWFUL! read more

Really good chicken strips and great fries. The food was fresh and delicious. Need to return and check the place out for myself as a coworker picked up our meal. read more

The chicken and sides were simply amazing!!! Must visit!!! The tenders were simply crispy and juicy!

Family of 4 ate for $55.00. Saw all the fab reviews and decided to try this place. Coleslaw great, chicken tenders huge and solid. Fried chicken was so fresh it was hard to eat it was so hot! I will say the batter (got original instead of extra crispy) was pretty bland and not spiced enough for me ( if they'd just put cracked pepper in it - it would have made a huge difference)Mac and cheese had a nice hard top and was delicious. Very close to 4 stars but the bland chicken and plastic forks makes it a solid 3 for me. read more

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Hot, fresh, well seasoned food! Everything was prepared upon ordering. The service was great as well. read more

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Such delicious fried chicken!! Excellent crust, perfectly done, nice and hot. Loved this place and even though the wait was long, it was worth the wait. Definitely coming back every time we come here!! read more

I was mistaken and thought this place was more of a restaurant when deciding to go. Instead, it's more of an upgraded version of KFC. The menu is displayed on monitors, like KFC or another fast food style chicken spot but The food is better and staff more personable. Health Score is 97 and the dining area was clean. They have a sign stating they are understaffed and asking patrons to be patient as service might be slow. Yeah...the service was rather slow but we were patient. Once everything came, it was piping hot! My daughter enjoyed the chicken tenders and waffles. The garlic & herb dry rubbed wings were good. We tried the fried Mac n cheese bites but I wouldn't get them again. It was really just fried Mac because the "n cheese" was missing. Wish I could give them 3.5 stars but I can't. read more

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This restaurant has to be one of my favorites! The food is delicious and prices are affordable, you can't get better than that. The service is pretty good, sometimes the food takes a while to come out, but it's only because they make the chicken fresh when you order it! My favorite thing on the menu is the honey mustard chicken sandwich, it's best chicken sandwich I've ever had! read more

I know that my review will not be the norm for this establishment. My experience at Scratch Fried Chicken was a mix of strange flavors, lack of flavor, and unmet expectations. First - I thought this was a regular restaurant. It is not, its a walk up order place where you can sit and eat if you want. This is not bad, just not what I expected. Second- The chicken had no flavor. I'm not being mean or have COVID, it literally had little to no seasoning. Even the syrup didn't add taste to the chicken. Third- Unlike the chicken; the waffles had flavor. It was an 'ODD' flavor. The waffles flavor was kinda medicinal. Almost like baking powder or something. Again, even the syrup couldn't save the odd tasting waffles. Now, I will say that the staff was nice and very helpful (only reason I gave this place two stars) and I kept seeing people come in and order, so, I don't know,,,, maybe I'm just different but I will not be coming back to this place. Shoot, they got plenty of admirers so I doubt they will miss my business. read more

Delicious fried chicken! They offer a variety of chicken sandwiches for affordable prices! Well cooked and scrumptious!

I love their Mac and cheese. Al dente noodles and cheesy. I love creamy Mac and cheese, and rarely ever does a place get pan Mac right but this place does. It's not creamy, but it's flavorful. Their chicken tenders are almost large enough to be considered breasts. Their Siracha honey sauce is great to dip the Nashville hot in. The Korean sauce was a little too salty for me but it had a decent flavor. Overall good tasting joint that won't break the bank. I'd come here over any fast food chicken joint all day everyday, except maybe Popeyes. read more

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Delicious....chicken came out hot out of the oil ..clean and very friendly atmosphere. read more

Scratch Fried Chicken - Fried chicken and waffles - Chicken Wings Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

The best service and food. I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and collards and it was so good. If you like Nashville hot chicken but don't wanna drive to Nashville than this is the place for you. Great ambience as well. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone. read more

Scratch Fried Chicken - Nashville hot chicken sandwich and collard greens! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Chicken is always hot & delicious! Plenty of tasty sauces to try! Mac n cheese and potato salad is pretty decent! :) read more

2 things before you visit. 1. Make time. Chicken is cooked to order. 2. Get the extra crispy. Whatever sorcery they're doing back there, it's worth it. Extra crispy is EXTRA CRISPY. I recommend getting a sauce. The chicken is seasoned well, but a little sauce never hurt. Fries were serviceable. The reason why I suggested making some time is that chicken is meant to be eaten hot. To really experience it in its full glory. Glad I stopped. PS - The thigh is dangerous. read more

Scratch Fried Chicken - 2 of the 4 pieces I'm TRYING to get home with. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

We decided to try Scratch because I've been wanting to try for awhile. The waffle was great and fluffy, & the chicken was crispy and juicy (mine was just a tad undercooked). The chicken sandwich was not what I excepted which left me a little disappointed. I love the honey & sriracha combo, but i didn't not taste any honey + sriracha. The sauce tasted more of a sweet chili sauce instead. I was mislead. Overall, great service and great chicken. I would come back to try the other sandwiches to see if they'd be better. read more

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The dining experience was truly delightful, with exceptional cuisine and attentive customer service. The ambiance provided a pleasant setting for a satisfying lunch. read more

Found this place thanks to a fellow Yelper! He wasn't kidding when he said they had the best chicken at a great price. I was not disappointed. The wings were crispy and tender, with a few different sauce choices, I got the Korean on the side., sweet & tangy it was a good choice. The chicken & waffles is another great choice. Thick & soft waffle with 2 perfectly fried pieces of chicken and an orange syrup(or maple) is a marriage made in heaven. The side of Mac n cheese was a hearty portion but was a bit bland for me. However the garlic green beans made up for that is it was a perfect amount of garlic that made something healthy taste great. This place gives you a healthy & filling portion that will not break your bank. Will definitely be back. read more

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