This place seems to be doing some cool things on the menu. Seems the chef/cook has some creativity. Our food was good. We had breakfast foods. The "Don't Call It Cornbeef Hash" or whatever it was called was pretty good. It needed toast or something to go along with the meal though. Eggs, peppers and tender corned beef and some other meat underneath I think which was a little crusty and dry somehow. Too much meat otherwise. Good flavors though. Wish I had tried some other stuff on the menu to get a better gauge on this place. The sausage patties on the plate for the other breakfast egg meal we had were very hard to the point of not being able to stick a fork in them without some effort. We'll give them a pass since it was later in the day. The glassware was also cloudier than most places. Maybe they need to clean the dishwasher or something? The decor, creative in its approach... of letting people draw on the walls. But it was not good as far as atmosphere. I felt as though I was eating in classroom for kids with hyper activity or something. Lots of scribble marks everywhere. I guess Scratch also means "Scratch pad" as far as the walls go. Creative but not good for a restaurant atmosphere IMO. And the chairs were made of metal and very cold and narrow, for larger people. I wish this place decor-wise had done more with reclaimed wood or something to make it less sterile and add with all the wall scribbles and had done better, more comfortable seating. The creative menu wasn't matched by the swing and miss in decor/atmosphere area. read more

Thanks to Independence's central location, it's a great place to meet friends from both sides of the river. If you venture off Rockside Road, you'll find a gem of a restaurant called Scratch. They serve breakfast and lunch, and as the name implies, most everything is made from scratch. Both the restaurant and the menu are small but cozy. Scratch is a tasty spot for an early weekday meal and perfect for Saturday brunch. Don't miss their decadent pancakes! These will have you coming back again and again. Thankfully the tiramisu pancakes are a regular menu item. Served with a coffee liquor reduction flavored syrup, chocolate ganache and vanilla mousse, these could easily stand in for dessert. Pro tip: order your toppings on the side so the fluffy pancakes don't get soggy. Look for other flavors like chocolate peanut butter, cinnamon roll and pumpkin roll on the specials menu. I wish they offered more varieties as every day options - blueberry or pecan would be easy and tasty additions to the regular menu. You can also satisfy your sweet tooth with bread pudding french toast and strawberry shortcake waffles. All come with your choice of homemade sausage patty or pork belly. If you don't like your sausage smokey, choose the pork belly. Latke Sliders from the lunch menu are a fun riff on a reuben that has potato pancakes standing in for the traditional rye bread with corned beef in thick slices (a little too thick maybe) and cheese melted overtop. One of my favorites is the "Don't Call It...Corned Beef Hash." Potato boxty and corned beef are topped with green peppers, onions and two sunny side up eggs. Some other things to try are the fresh made chicken fingers, El Cubano and the Scratch Burger with grilled onions, pork belly, cheddar cheese and a whiskey glaze. The only thing I ever ordered that I didn't like was the Smokehouse Burrito (smoked pulled pork, potatoes, cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs and salsa verde.) While it sounds like a total winner, the pork was too plentiful and so smokey it overwhelmed the burrito and it desperately needed some contrasting flavors, crunch and a zippier sauce. Even some lime on the side would have helped. To make things worse, at the time I ordered this, they didn't offer any hot sauce - this situation has thankfully been remedied with the addition of Tabasco, Sriracha and Chulo. Pros: Locally owned and homemade food Swoon worthy pancakes Coffee - both drip and french press Taco Tuesday - 2 for $5 Cons: Closed on Sunday French fries Smoked meats are a bit too smokey read more

Scratch - Tiramisu pancakes with the toppings on the side keep the pancakes from getting soggy :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

If I could be a superhero, I would be Wonder Woman. Why? 1. An invisible plane. 2. Bullet deflecting bracelets. 3. Lasso of truth. Today, I'm pulling out the lasso of truth and roping in Scratch. I was excited, as a Yelper, to eat here. Good name, location was perfect for our activities, and the food looked good (online). It's in a nondescript strip building and the signage is weak, so you gotta look carefully. It's a small place, brightly lit with fluorescents. Inside, great signage! Cool signage. They should put some of it outside. He ordered biscuits and gravy and I ordered the burrito. When it came out, it looked amazing! Our server was sweet and friendly. The salsa verde (tomatillo) on top of the burrito, had no real flavor. I had to salt and pepper my burrito and halfway through, if you want the truth, I got bored. I took half home and gave it to the dogs. Not because it tasted BAD but because it had no real taste and thoughts of reheating/eating it...well, that held no appeal. My breakfast partner (he would be Batman) actually asked for a taste of the gravy before ordering. I had some as well. At first taste, the gravy was good. Creamy, rich and sweet. We nodded with approval, and he ordered the sausage and gravy biscuits. Three sliders, topped with the gravy. Same thing happened. The biscuits and sausage had no real seasoning...so with the mellow, sweet gravy- it got boring. He made it halfway through and said he was not impressed. Exact words, "this got old". No dish, if seasoned correctly, should get old. Someone in the kitchen needs to get another tongue tester in there. This place has potential. But the food needs some BAM - POW- ZAP added to it. It wouldn't take more that a few fresh herbs and seasonings to quickly elevate this place to a 3/4 star. The lasso of truth has been released. read more

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Popped in for lunch to go. The waitress suggested the weekly special. It was Mac and Cheese with pulled pork, bacon and tomato. Creamy and tangy. It's delicious. I will surely go back to sample more of the menu. It's a breakfast/brunch/lunch place. Definitely a winner! Can't wait to sample more. read more

We were in town for my boyfriends work conference and we're looking for something filling and comforting after that and a long early morning drive with nothing in our bellies. Cue Scratch--something brunchy and with corned beef sounded absolutely perfect. It's tucked into a little strip mall and it's pretty small inside but luckily they weren't super busy when we got there. I had a hard time deciding because that's just my personality, so my BF agreed to split a third entree; I got the corned beef, he got the salmon Benedict, and we got the strawberry shortbread waffles to share. First of all everything was beautiful. The corned beef was clearly home done with lots of beautiful and and tue peppers and potato cake were a great touch. The BF really enjoyed his Benedict which had a slightly lemony sauce--the salmon was perfect. The waffles we split were also very good--I'm pretty picky about waffles so I think they could have used a bit more depth of flavor, but the coulis was awesome and they definitely really hit the spot after our meals. All in all very good food and reasonably priced. There is a wall inside that they put markers out to get signed...I used it to write I love you for the first time--so we'll say this place holds a soft spot for me now. :) read more

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We had breakfast here on a Saturday morning before leaving town. Everything was great. The kids loved their pancakes and pork belly. My wife got the GIANT four egg omelette, and I got the bread pudding French toast with banana bourbon sauce. The service and food were all just great! read more

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This is an example of failure to execute at the level of expectation. We were very excited to read the menu, everything sounded incredibly enticing and unique. What we discovered though was that the descriptions were far more inspired than the actual food. The latka sliders were nothing more than corned beef on a bed of hash browns. The strawberry shortcake pancakes were nothing more than strawberry topped pancakes. The tiramisu pancakes were basically chocolate drizzled pancakes with no coffee flavor. The sausage biscuits and gravy were cold and congealed. Even the grilled cheese sandwich was missing the buttery crust that you would expect. The side salad was full of slimy greens. The service also left much to be desired. The waitress was rough and bordered on rude. The only reason why this place gets 3 stars is that the value was good- and the quantity of food was plentiful. $36 fed a group of 5 of us. It's a good concept and I hope they do well. read more

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Really cute little place. I loved the feature wall as soon as you walk in. They have a nice bright modern-country atmosphere, and everything was very clean. Our food was good and the potatoes most of all. Our server, Hans was very polite and attentive. They lost a star from me because 90% of their menu was full of gluten and not really any choices for us non gluten diners. I would probably go back. read more

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Scratch is a great place to eat, great place to visit what highly recommend to anyone

This is a terrific alternative to the "family restaurants" that litter the South and Southwest suburbs of Cleveland. Kitschy, fun and an innovative menu with some great surprises. I went for lunch and I could not resist trying the Hot Brown Soup. Although not actually brown, it was soup and it may actually have been a little too hot when served, but it was delicious and unique. Picture a cheese soup, but mildly cheesy with ham and vegetables. Creamy, piquant, and savory, it was a nice accompaniment to the BLT, made with house-smoked pork belly. Fantastic. This restaurant has been open for two months, the service was excellent and with iced tea my lunch came to just over $12. This is probably not a place to bring a picky eater, especially a young one (there are kids menu items for breakfast), but if you enjoy food with creative twists, well executed and pretty quick, you should give this place a try. Open 7 am to 3pm, Tuesday - Saturday, breakfast and lunch read more

Scratch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Excellent breakfast lunch spot. Food is original and very tasty. Staff works their buts off! Will be back soon!

Good food in a tiny little spot thats out of the way. Would recommend if youre looking for something

A friend and I arrived right at 8am opening today. Melissa greeted us promptly and brought waters and coffee over right after that. It was our first time there and she gave us a great review of the breakfast menu. The worst part of our experience was trying to decide whether to go sweet or savory. My friend and I went with the breakfast burrito which was big enough for two people. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Pork belly, soft and crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs in a burrito topped with queso. I ordered the caramel bourbon, fresh banana and cinnamon bread pudding topped with fresh maple whipped cream. And pork belly to go for my husband. He LOVED it and I got to sample as well. They have obviously removed a number of tables to be at 40% capacity. Melissa was masked and the place was immaculately clean. I can't wait to go back! read more

What a great breakfast find. We had the burrito and it was amazing. A must stop if you are passing by.

What a great place, wish there where more restaurants like this in the area. Service was very friendly , the food did take a little time to come out but that is why it is made from Scratch ! Try their brown soup it is delicious! Ham cheese veggies - perfect !! Tried the scratch burger and the corned beef hash. Burger was great , you can taste the char on it which I love. Hash is not your typical hash. ( see pics) but was great also. Will definitely come and try again it, was very good ! Give it a try !! read more

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Great, hearty food. Very open environment, sort of like a cafe, but the food and sauces were excellent. The guy that served us was friendly and attentive too. read more

I would definitely come back again! There was only one server, one cook that I could see but I think there was another. They was very quick with their food regardless. I got the banana bourbon caramel pudding French toast. They donate $1 to the homeless in Cleveland every time someone chooses that one. So that's why I choose that. It was good, but can be very sweet. The pork belly and home fries are delicious! Sausage biscuits and gravy were on point too! read more

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Up in the area early this morning, and decided to check this place out. WOW! Truly a little local gem. Friendly service, and the food is just simply amazing. I had the country fried steak, which was hand pounded and hand breaded. Cooked perfectly. The potatoes were uniquely cooked, but delicious, and the cornbread was just the perfect balance of sweet and buttery! Definitely check this place out if you get a chance. Can't wait to come back and try lunch! read more

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Great breakfast spot, there wasn't one complaint from anyone in our rather large group. As the name implies, everything is made there, very tasty. read more

The breakfast burrito or the loaded omelette are my favorite dishes the coffee in the French style is outstanding worse the drive from anywhere read more

Awesome place for breakfast. Creative twists on the classics with high quality ingredients and great service. Definitely coming back read more

I HIGHLY recommend this brunch spot. I've been meaning to come here for months, but unfortunately the only spare time I've had was on the days they're closed. I finally made it and was blown away. The atmosphere is welcoming and eclectic. The staff is pretty much the same. The food was wonderful. I always say a sign of a good restaurant is a small menu- shows that they take the time and care to prepare quality food. I was very impressed. I definitely recommend the Hot Brown soup- a great twist on the Kentucky sandwich. I got the blueberry French toast and my husband got the breakfast burger- I can't even describe how great both were. Their French press coffee is also a great homemade touch. I'm definitely coming here again! read more

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I went to Scratch yesterday with my coworker. We had heard good things so we were excited to try it. It is small and inside a little strip plaza. The decor is pretty basic and they let people write on the walls. You seat yourself and a server comes over. We ordered the biscuits and gravy and pudding French toast and split them. The biscuits were good, but not the best I've ever had. Our order was also missing an entire biscuit. The homemade sausage patty on top wasn't fully cooked either. The pudding French toast was very tasty and came with a side of bacon. read more

Scratch - Sausage biscuits and gravy. Last one served without biscuit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

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Tiramisu pancakes with vanilla mousse and chocolate granache??? Are you kidding me?? I kid you not... Just opened this week and it's an eclectic little place in Independence thats easy to find cause it's right on Brecksville road in an easy to spot strip... So coworker and I pop in and notice the decor, very industrial and well built! I can't stand wobbly tables or chairs and this place must have hand built them because the furniture alone had that rock solid feel and I got to tell you that lends well to the dining experience!! Service was spot on and we got to meet the chef and owner!!! You guys know I put myself through college working in the restaurant biz so I can be a bit picky...But Scratch? Well done...Well done... I need a nap.... read more

Scratch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

The server Alex was very attentive and pleasant. That's important at breakfast! The food was great, especially the Banana Bourbon French Toast! Worth every calorie! read more

Great place for breakfast. My wife had the bread pudding French toast which was amazing. The pork belly bacon was delicious. The biscuits and gravy was on the dry side and that's why they only got 4 stars. read more

Scratch - Bread pudding French toast w/blueberry topping - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

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the food is amazing! the first time, i came for lunch and got the tacos and fries. the fries are delicious, and the tacos are pulled high with meat, cheese, and sauce! I guarantee it will keep you full and is plenty! the second time, i went for breakfast and got the puddin' french toast! i warm you, it looks tiny in picture, but it is actually huge squares! it is very thick but the flavor is nice! it's also quite unique, and the blueberry compote is the best. the only reason i took off a star is because of the wait. I had to wait on both of these days for at least thirty minutes, but i will say, it is worth it! read more

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Best breakfast ever! Great flavor combos. Great Service. Small place. Can't wait to go back!!

I was excited to try this place, but it was a one and done for us. Been there won't be back. Pros 1. Open room concept 2. Feels spacious 3. Clean 4. Food was good Cons 1. No apple juice 2. No chocolate milk 3. No children's menu 4. Pricey 5. Nothing comes with anything. Like no meat with pancakes and I had omelet which was just an omelet on , but leaving and paying $47 for breakfast is crazy!! read more

Very impressive with not just the service and kindness on the waitress but wow let me tell you about the food!! Absolutely delicious meal and the home fries were out of this world! I've had my fair share of brunch specific restaurants but honestly none compared to Scratch. read more

Came here with a friend for lunch a few years ago - the food was nice the atmosphere was nice - this is near where my parents live and a nice eatery overall. read more

The restaurant itself is very small. There was no waiting area which became confusing because while we were waiting for someone to come over to us to seat us a guy walked in and just walked up to a worker that was cleaning a table and was actually seated before us. I could see there possibly being a very long wait on the weekends but overall the restaurant had a lot of personality and a nice cute family feel. There is a small parking lot so no worries with finding parking. Food: I enjoyed my french toast It was thicker and had a slightly different taste from your average french toast but It was very good. If you are not a huge blueberry fan I would tell them to go light with the toppings because they do put a very good amount on top. The sausage that came with the meal had a Smokey homemade to taste to them so I personally enjoyed them. My friend did not like the corned beef hash at all so on her behalf I will put in this review that I would not recommend that dish. The prices are fair for the amount of food that you receive and It does take a minute for you get your food but that is because everything is made fresh. As you can see from a menu there is not a whole lot to choose from but if you have not been here and you see something on the menu that you may like I would say give this place a try. I was definitely satisfied with my meal but was not amazed so if you have never been it's worth the try read more

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I went here for my friends birthday recently and when i tell you the breakfast was good i mean it. I wasn't sure because it's so small and from the outside it doesn't look like much is going on, even on the inside it doesn't look like much but boy are looks deceiving. The wait wasn't too long but definitely call ahead to reserve a table. Our group felt like food came out slow, but it was seriously worth it. The first plate that came out, we oohed and aahhed lol, I was like of course it took some time! Look at how amazing that looks. It was plated so beautifully and tasted even better. I got the biscuits and gravy, divine. The portions are great too, you'll have left overs or at least be full when you leave. 10 out of 10 for sure. read more

In my 42 years of life, as a large man, I have eaten a lot of breakfast! This breakfast was hands down the greatest breakfast I have ever had! Prices were very fair, portions were huge, and food was incredible. We had the Compassion Burrito (the largest burrito I have ever seen-imagine 2 times or more larger than a Chipotle burrito). It was delicious and the flavors were incredible! The Chorizo Hash was amazing and packed with flavor but not too spicy! The 4 egg omelet was no joke and my son loved it. The Cali Eggs Benedict looked great and my son said it was very filling, delicious, and very fresh! We also had the Moonshine French Toast for desert. I am not a sweets guy but it blew my mind! Everything was clearly homemade and made with passion for food! I cannot recommend this place enough! If you are near here, eat here! If you aren't, be like me and drive an hour to eat here because it's worth it! read more

Great little breakfast and lunch spot. The food was pretty good! Service was excellent, location was nice. My friend didn't care too much for the corned beef and I would agree it's not all that tasteful, but our omelets and French toast were delicious. Price was reasonable for the food quality. Their portion sizes are nice as well. Anything on the side (toast, meats, home fries etc.) is $2 or more extra if it's not already included in your order. I paid $13 total for my 4-egg omelet with two meats, three toppings and cheese plus toast and coffee and I was satisfied. I'd definitely recommend this place! read more

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Love love love this place for brunch. Delicious corned beef hash and my son loves the steak and eggs. Everyone is super friendly and the food is amazing! read more

A cute little place with great quality breakfast and lunch items. The service was friendly, and the place is decorated sort of modern meets farmhouse. It was clean and they have high chairs to accommodate babies. We would come back! read more

Scratch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

I thought this place was really cute on the inside. It has a fun feel of a hole in the wall diner (you can even write on the walls) mixed with a trendy breakfast spot. The service was really friendly. And the food was good despite the fact we did wait a little longer than normal for it to come out. I had an omelet, which was just a basic omelet... not bad but not spectacular. My husband had the salmon Benedict which he said was "excellent". It doesn't come on an English muffin, but on roasted root vegetables which were actually really good. Then we shared the bread pudding French toast which was also excellent. The texture of the bread pudding and the blueberry topping was really really good. I was also really surprised by the prices. They were very reasonable. All in all a good experience. read more

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Very good food! Had the Scratch Burger. Meat was fresh and tasty. My mom had the salad with grilled chicken added. She enjoyed! They could use more servers although the waitress was pleasant and hustled. Atmosphere has character. It's very loud in there, so a little hard to have a nice conversation. I'd like to try breakfast sometime. read more

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Most accommodating for my service dawg & me. Excellent basic menu selection served with a flair. Not your typical 'turn-key' franchise cookie cutter breakfast place, but a boutique. Ten stars out of 10 !! read more

Scratch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio