This is an average looking American food spot.... with amazing inventive food. I had bread pudding made into french toast w great fruit compote and amazing sausage. My friends had gravy and biscuits, and then salmon with eggs. Both excellent. Service was good. It loses a star because it's small and there's no where to wait for a table, and when they open the front door half the restaurant gets cold. They do text you when the tables ready so you could wait in your car. read more

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Extremely unique with insanely large portions. Loved the food and service! No other place like it

I've driven past this place for years when I worked in Independence, and finally went here with friends last weekend. Wow, did I miss out when I still was in the area! Probably one of the best breakfasts I've had in such a long time. Chef was kind enough to substitute some chopped tomatoes on my dish, as they were out of hollandaise sauce (and I almost now prefer it this way!). If you're in the area, this small place makes a big impact, so highly suggest. read more

Scratch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

We had a great time and great meals here. Everyone was happy with thier breakfast choices and the service was EXCELLENT. I can believe that this place had standing room only pre-COVID. The potatoes were fluffy and crunchy at the same time, I really cant explain how they prepared them but they were good! The food portions were great and we had the nerve to order a pancake which was hard to finish because we were already full! Make sure you stop by - you can call before you come or sit in your car and they will come get you when it's your turn to enjoy what they serve. read more

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Went for a walk on the towpath and decided to try a local place for breakfast afterwards. Wow, this place is special! Nothing ordinary on this menu. I had the Banana & Bourbon Caramel bread pudding French Toast with home made sausage. Absolutely fantastic!! read more

Scratch - Banana & Bourbon Caramel Pudding French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Food is excellent, staff is prompt and friendly, can't wait to come again. Top notch place.

Food: My goodness. I did not expect to come across a place up here that could do biscuits & gravy better than pretty much every place I've been in WV. The home fries were super chunky and some of the best I've ever had. Pumpkin Roll pancakes with sweet cream was a hit, and my wife was pleased with the gluten-free pancakes too. Service: Just got carry out, so not too applicable. But they were friendly enough and the food was ready in time. They had a bowl of candy for Halloween, which my son appreciated. Price: Very affordable, especially for the portion size! Atmosphere: Clean and nice interior. It is too bad that their seating is limited due to COVID. Plenty of parking. read more

Little restaurant with no ambience but large portions of food.... wishe they had a better entrance way.

The staff was friendly and welcoming, the food came out quickly and was fresh. Will definitely return.

Not handicapped friendly. They refused to make a reservation for us-my husband has mobility issues (therefore cannot stand around waiting for a first-come-first-served table.) plus we were bringing an infant in a carrier. The Summer Place was more than happy to accommodate us so we had a devine brunch there. read more

Cute little restaurant in independence. Very nice employees, but waiter wasn't attentive to the needs of me and my guest. Ketchup bottle was clogged and spattered all over us and once he saw he said, "oh no!!!" BUT Brought us NO napkins, NO wet cloth TO HELP GET ALL THAT OLD KETCHUP OUT OUR CLOTHES no attempt to clean up the table which was covered in ketchup. Food came out in nice timing but this place is dying for ventation. It's smoky as hell and now I have to go about my day smelling like toast &pork belly read more

Amazing pork belly and breakfast potatoes! Doordash and take out available! Friendly waitstaff and fast service! My friend's burrito looked amazing, and each burrito sold contributes to a charity organization. read more

Scratch - Pork Belly and breakfast potatoes were incredible! Best breakfast place I've been to in awhile. Doordash and take out available! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Delicious food...friendly, efficient service. It has become a regular spot for me and a group of friends.

I went here while on vacation and stopped in based off of some locals that recommended it. This was my first time here and I actually got the special of the day which was breakfast tacos. They were super tasty. Right balance of meat My only issues are the following: they have no waiting/staging area, so you basically wait for a table to be cleared while standing in front of the door and next to people eating. On top of that, I asked specifically for "burnt bacon" as a side, I said "burnt" and "extra crispy" in the description, saw our waiter write it down... however I got rubbery chewy bacon. Not only that, but it was just one long strip of bacon cut into thirds or 3 micro strips. So as a side item it was a rip off. Their home made potatoes with cajon seasoning were ok but they give you about 2 full potatoes worth which is just way too much. Bonus is they have french press coffee. Which is definitely worth it from a cost standpoint, but they need to use better beans and not just the novelty of the french press. The Result: This is a good breakfast spot, they have a decent amount of good breakfast items, however they seemed to not always be on the ball with the little things. It's all about the little details for me in a simplistic diner setting. read more

Scratch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Super delicious! I had the Corned Beef Has and Eggs and my husband had an omelette. Both were delicious! Great potatoes too! read more

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Scratch had really good service! The woman that served our table was very nice and down to earth! Food was great! I would definitely recommend!! read more

Great place with delicious food! Staff provided great service and look forward to my next visit.

This place is amazing! I got the compassion burrito and it was huge! My boyfriend got the chick breakfast tacos and they were amazing their chimichurri sauce was excellent! We shared the Bread Pudding Blueberry moonshine French Toast and it was heavenly. The service was awesome, the person that took care of us was Alex, and he was so nice and polite was even willing to take part of our conversation very personable! The place itself was small but felt like home! We definitely will be coming back! read more

Unassuming exterior that opens into a bustling, cute interior that's welcoming and warm. This location does not disappoint in the welcome or food on the menu. Appears to be a local favorite and for good reason. My wife went with the Bruschetta Benedict and I chose the Steak and eggs. I have personally never had a better tasting breakfast to start my day and would recommend anyone within a 30 minute drive to get in your car now and make the trip. read more

Been meaning to check this place out today was just the day for it. About a 20 minute wait for a table, the place is very small,but the food was good. The wait staff was great. I was seated by the door so that wasn't pleasant but, maybe next time I'll get a better table. I had the omelette veggie only and 4 grain toast. Lots of veg and the toast was substantial. Good coffee too!! read more

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So this place is pretty awesome. Wish it were bigger for sure due to the crazy wait st times and wish the menu had more options for picky eaters and the more budget conscious crew. We loved all our food dishes. The salad was HUGE and nice warm piece of chicken on there too! The dressing was meh, wayyy to oily for me. But everything else was fantastic on it. Others got the veggie wrap, Cubano, salmon benedict, and tacos. The taco shells were corn and not her favorite as they were dense but everyone else liked everything else! I would totally order the tacos with no shell as they were a good portion! Love the writing on the walls, we were entertained by that the whole time and even added something too! The decor was simple and appreciated, the scratch sign when you entree is obviously the eye catching piece and it works! The staff was quick and accommodating, even after we rushed them because we had to get back to work! The food came out fast, and it's so obvious they are whipping it up as you order (hence the name, scratch!) I will be back for sure to try something else, like that killer burrito or the sausage gravy! read more

Food has been great everytime I've visited Scratch, so they get 2 stars for that, however no level of food quality is worth tolerating poor, slow, rude service. The older, brunette, female server is simply not cut out for the food service industry. She's been rude everytime I've been there. I've had enough and I won't be back. read more

I'm honestly not sure how I've never written my review for Scratch considering the frequency with which I eat here. I love Scratch and it's one of my go-to places for lunch during the workweek. It's also one of my favorite places to indulge for a weekend breakfast and a great place to catch up with an old friend. I love that everything here is made to order. You can tell that the folks in the kitchen love trying new things and want to ensure their food is hot, fresh, and often innovative. I've had so many dishes here that's it's hard to be specific, but some of my favorites have included their brisket mac and cheese special (that coffee jus was divine), the tiramisu packages, and the breakfast burrito. I've also enjoyed their hot apple cider, a squash special, the hot brown soup. The crispy hot potatoes that serve as the side for many dishes are also outstanding. The chef often steps out to ask our group how we liked everything, and it's great to see that he likes customer feedback and wants to make sure we are happy. The inside is quaint and suits the name of the restaurant: wood and lots of writing from customers on the wall. I've had a few issues at Scratch from time to time, but they're rare. I didn't care for their BLT and there have been a couple of times when a server was more curt than normal, probably due to how busy they were. There have also been quite a few times when I can't make it back to the office because lunch takes a long time to come out, but that's to be expected when things are made to order. To combat this, we try to go earlier to beat the lunch rush, and any issues I've had are honestly not enough to make me stop coming. I really like this place and hope it continues to thrive! read more

Excellent brunch spot with all food made from Scratch (hence the name!). Menu offers filling (Breakfast burrito, or biscuits and gravy) to sweet (Banana and Bourbon) to a unique and delicious twist on Corned Beef Hash. Their pork belly BLT is also the best BLT around town. Definitely a go to brunch spot for me and my family. read more

I've eaten here twice and both times every one at our table was very pleased with the food and service. Everything was delicious. The home fries are outstanding. The one thing that struck me was that the chef obviously tastes his food. So many times I have thought that the cook should taste the food so they would know how bland it is or over cooked or over seasoned. Not here. This guy knows what he's doing. The prices are reasonable and they play indie music. I'm sold on Scratch. I only wish I lived closer so I could go more often. read more

Great service, great food! Sat right away and wonderful staff. Food was great, hidden gem in Independence

I really appreciate Scratch because there's a serious lack of local, non-chain spots in this area and they deeply fulfill part of that need. The inside is really cool, with seating that flows into the open concept kitchen. They have markers and people can write on the walls (super brave!) as well as photo-worthy SCRATCH letters on the wall. I'm super easy to please. As in, I pretty much like everything. I ordered the biscuits and gravy. The sausage gravy had a rich, creamy flavor that was good enough to eat alone. The biscuits were pretty tough. On biscuits and gravy, I like the biscuits flaky and easy to cut with the gravy. Honestly, I was so tired from a long morning, and the restaurant was packed, I didn't bother sending it back and simply ate around it. This is mostly because I didn't want to wait on it; also, I hate wasting food. The service was strange. When we told our server this was our first visit and we were excited, she said, "That's fine." We felt like we were annoying her and she diluted our energy. We were asking all the questions. Meanwhile, behind us, there was a wonderful server who was telling her table about the specials, talking about the story of the restaurant and being super cool. We were eavesdropping! Overall: I might come back, but I'm not rushing back. I will probably try something different from the menu. read more

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Best breakfasts ever. Place is small,so there is always a wait,but well worth it. Food is excellent quality

This place was good. It was great to see that this is a new business! The food was tasty. The day that I went they were giving away free tiramisu, strawberry, or plain pancakes all day. When asked why it was just to thank the community for all their support. That was AWESOME. Service was 5 stars. I don't remember our server's name but she was great. I ordered the salmon Benedict and it was different. The taste was okay, it just wasn't the traditional Benedict. It was not listed on the menu, but it was on the wall (as a special) so I ordered it. Had I known that it wasn't going to be traditional I probably wouldn't have gotten it. So the Benedict came with the hollandaise sauce, eggs, and of course the salmon, but instead of the bread bedding it rested on some sort of vegetable in the cabbage family . And then under the cabbage was a bed of arugula. Like I said, had I known it was made in a non-traditional fashion, I personally wouldn't have ordered it. The pancakes were phenomenal and very filling. In the free order they gave you three. I got the plain ones. One of the guys I was with ordered the tiramisu and said they were very good. They tasted like a dessert! What's better than that for breakfast? :) I also ordered a side of bacon but they actually brought out just a VERY crispy (almost burnt) pork belly. Not really a fan of that either. I really wanted actual bacon. Some of it was okay though. Overall, I would come back to the restaurant to try something different. But this new restaurant has great potential. read more

Scratch - Free order of pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

As someone visiting from out of town, I was itching to find a good hearty breakfast that would fill me up, was reasonably priced, and wasn't just diner food. I got the American breakfast with wheat toast, scrambled eggs, and sausage. I also had coffee and added a fruit bowl on the side. It was exactly what I needed! The eggs were cooked perfectly. The toast was a nice hearty wheat. The home style potatoes were INCREDIBLE (I had mine with ketchup). And the fruit bowl!!! I was so happy when a giant bowl of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries came out. I didn't even notice the perfectly ripe cantaloupe at first! The only thing I was a bit disappointed in was the sausage. It just didn't have a great flavor to me. All in all, breakfast at Scratch was a win. (The service was great too) read more

Scratch - Fruit bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

The place is small but it lives up to its name. I have the biscuits and gravy and it was delicious!!! Must try.

I'm writing my updated review immediately after picking up an order today because these guys are just that great. Staff is always so pleasant when I come in and when you talk to the owners you can tell they really delight in what they are doing, they care about their customers, and they genuinely want you to have a tasty food experience. Currently I'm shoving their mac & cheese special into my mouth between sentences. Seriously this isn't even what I originally ordered but it is soooooooo good! I had called today to get my regular taco meal, but when I got there I just could not resist the temptation of trying their mac & cheese special. I had only wanted to try a tiny sample, but they ended up making me a full order! Getting back to work I was like "okay, I can have just one bite then I'll put this away for dinner later". In reality I had one bite and could not stop! After taking a breath and realizing I ate 2/3 of this and my pants were about to split and I was about to slide under my desk in a delicious food coma, I stopped. I put the fork down, closed the lid, put it back in the bag and shoved it out of sight before the tasty carbs had a chance to completely take over my mind. Sweet baby Jesus I am going to end up on that show, "My 600lbs Life". But listen, it was good. Real good. A huge portion with their pulled pork on top. The pasta was gemelli in this creamy coat-your-insides cheese sauce. To me it tasted like there was fresh garlic and chopped fresh tomatoes hidden in this masterpiece. I'm struggling to keep my eyes open; the food coma is here! I have to go for a walk around the building so I'll wrap this review up. I 100% support this local restaurant and hope that they continue to succeed! For the lady who gave a 2 star review and said the food was bland, well, I think maybe you're just old and your taste buds have all died off. For the guy who gave 1 star because of the wait, well, it's a popular small restaurant, have some patience or order take-out next time. Okay, I might need help, someone roll me outside like Violet from Willy Wonka, please. read more

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I feel terrible I have never left a review here. I'm good at leaving reviews for new restaurants but not my go to gems. This is one of them. You literally can't go wrong here. For anyone looking for a delicious breakfast/brunch this is it. Frenchtoast, burrito, and the sausage gravy is my go to. But again you can't go wrong. I try to eat here every 10days max! read more

Our daughter took us out for breakfast the food was delicious also u get of service good I never had potatoes that crispy I got the corn beef hash my daughter had the bourbon French toast which she really liked my husband had the 4 eggs omelette which he enjoyed my daughter and husband split biscuits and gravy which they enjoyed I had the corn beef hash they give you large portions will make you full we all couldn't eat anything we took food home highly recommend good food good service American Breakfast km read more

Wonderful little breakfast spot! I've been looking forward to trying their bread pudding French toast for quite some time... and it hit the spot! The warm blueberry sauce and maple whipped cream were delicious. In my opinion, the toast came out rather cold in the middle (maybe it sat waiting for the other dish?) but I'll forgive them :) The sausage was a little salty for my taste, but it's homemade and flavorful so you gotta try it! The bread pudding pieces look small, but they're so creamy and dense and filling that you get a lot of bang for your buck because they'll fill you up. My mom had the corned beef hash and she said it was delicious as well. We liked the thicker slices of corned beef rather than it being chopped to shreds. The potatoes were wonderfully crispy too. Not very seasoned, but we thought it was better to be underseasoned than overly salty! It doesn't come with any toast, which was kind of surprising, but it was filling anyway so in the end it wasn't missed. I cannot wait to go back for the breakfast burrito! Hopefully I can update to 5 stars after that one... I have high hopes once again :) The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Please stop in or get carryout to support this small local business! Great prices and good food! read more

Scratch - Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

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Sausage gravy biscuits, 2 eggs over easy Grabbed some takeout breakfast, first time here. Staff was super friendly, food was great and fairly priced! read more

Awesome food , so glad this came up on Yelp!! Three of us tried three different menu items and all were outstanding!! Definitely will be back . read more

Came in for lunch in a Friday. Had the pulled chicken tacos and the brown soup as pimped here on Yelp. Never had a soup named after a color, but damn was it good! Kinda like a beer cheese soup with veggies and chunks of ham and chicken. Outstanding. The chicken tacos were very good too, with made from scratch tortilla chips and fresh homemade salsa. Could have used a bit more salt, but it was all very good. I need to come back and try the breakfast. From what I could see, everything looked really, really good! read more

Great local place. Loved the unique items and flavor combinations. Wish they were open on Sundays is my only complaint.

One of my new favorite places!!! I cant say enough about both the food and service! Reasonably priced, large portions and excellent quality!! Best steak and eggs I've ever had, Tiramisu pancakes were delicious along with blackberry vanilla bean waffle, banana & bourbon caramel french toast. The homemade sausage and home fries are amazing!! I cant say enough and I look forward to trying a lunch option as well! read more