We wanted to grab something for breakfast for the long drive home and chose this spot. It was too packed to sit down so we placed a to go order...the menu options were all amazing. I had a hard time deciding but we both got the pastrami egg sandwich with hollandaise...holy moly was it spectacular! Service was fast and friendly. Look cute inside too. read more

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Food was very good and seemed super fresh, I got the sup shorty and loved the short ribs. Service was very friendly and conversational. Would definitely recommend for a tasty and affordable lunch! read more

Really affordable food and it came out quickly! They'll pretty much assemble whatever kind of sandwich you have in mind. The mac n cheese side is enough for a whole meal honestly The inside was really hot so we chose to sit outside, which was still warm but better. Seating options are thus relatively limited. Another note: they don't have a bathroom! The staff is very nice, though, and once again- big menu to pick from with reasonable prices. Rating: 3.5 read more

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When we arrived at Scratch Kitchen & Catering just after noon hit, we thought we had struck gold because another party was just leaving their table out front along the sidewalk. But the staffer gave us a head's up that they just got busy so it would take a half hour to get us our order. We opted to order takeout, and took a walk around. And later picked up to enjoy our lunch at a bench nearby. I ordered their $17 full sandwich lunch combo with their meatloaf grilled cheese on sourdough. This came with a drink (water), cookie (choice of chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodle, and magic bar), soup (corn chowder), and either potato chips or their spud nuggets. The soup was a surprise, till I realized that we had crossed the border, and that Rhode Island style clam chowder is the brothy sort. For the corn chowder more resembled vegetable soup than the creamy cream based sort I'm used to. Everything was tasty but on the salty side, except of course the sweet magic bar with its caramel, coconut and chocolate chips. The only ding was that the handful of ketchup packets tossed into the paper bag was coated in stickiness, and no public restrooms. read more

I had a Portuguese Kale soup in a mug which was not only delicious and light, but a nice-sized serving to pair with my sandwich. I got the duck confit grilled cheese which was so unique and fun to eat. The spud nuggets were new to me and came with a generous portion. What a lovely spot! I tried my friend's chili which was a bit on the saltier side, so it may depend on the soups of the day what your experience is. read more

Scratch Kitchen & Catering - Spud nuggets, Duck Confit grilled cheese, Portuguese kale soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Amazing food, amazing people; this is the place. everything thing on the menu is well thought out and made with love every time. Absolutely delicious! read more

I stopped by and picked up a Portagoose grilled cheese sandwich for lunch (sliced chourico, sautéed bell pepper and spanish onion, melted pepperjack and garlic aioli on multigrain). It was sooooo good. Their menu is very diverse and reasonably priced. Only a few tables and seats indoors. Highly recommended. read more

If you are a fan of various takes on tasty grilled cheese look no further. Both our grilled cheese sandwiches were top notch! Staff were extremely warm and friendly. Dining room is a quaint atmosphere that is a frequent for local patrons. Will absolutely be coming back here! read more

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I absolutely love this spot. There is nowhere else in the state (Never mind Newport) where I can get full and love every bite for only $17. Went here with some family including my niece. The waitstaff was attentive and very kind, they provided us with spillproof water cup for the little one and even gave us a freeze pop for her (which she loved). Onto the food, $17 for a cup of soup, a full grilled cheese, a side of spud nuggets (like a hearty cross between tater tots and hashbrowns), and a dessert cookie if choice. Soup and dessert options rotate. The sandwich I got was a new one for me, I believe it was called Pollo Picante, or Vibrante? Either way, it lit up my taste buds. The flavors were spot on. Juicy and mildly spiced strips of grilled chicken, fried avocado, monterary jack cheese and I believe fresh pico de galo. I usually go for their beef based grilled cheeses but this was a nice change of pace. The soup was a chilled spicy vegetable gazpacho, it was medium spice in my opinion, not aggressive but built after several bites. Very refreshing and good flavor. Kind of tasted like a kicked up fire roasted tomato and pepper soup with some fresh chunks of vegetables and corn added in. Your mileage will vary with the spudnuggets. I find them to be a little on the dry side but they are quite filling and do have decent flavor. Will absolutely leave you feeling satisfied. Lastly the dessert cookie I went for was the peanut butter cookie. I failed to get a picture but these were huge. Like, 6 inch diameter huge. I think next time I'd go for the oatmeal, but I sure didn't complain while eating it up. I mean, come on, you basically get a free dessert. Honorable mention, my wife's meatloaf grilled cheese was amazing. Maybe better than the one I chose, but I was in the mood for something "lighter" after the 4th of July festivities. Highly, highly recommend this place. The shop is small, but the food and flavors are mighty. If it's a nice day, you can always sit at some of the outside tables. Otherwise there are a few tables inside. If you go for lunch you'll likely be able to get one but if not there are plenty of little areas to walk over to in no time. read more

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This place is amazing. Great food at a great price. I cannot recommend this enough. A little small inside but service is great.

My partner and I got The Lorraine grilled cheese frittata, Sup Shorty? grilled cheese, and a cup of chilled watermelon peach basil soup - TASTE: 4/5 - grilled cheeses are such comfort food! The soup was awesome too w a great balance of sweet watermelon and basil TEXTURE: 5/5 - we were nostalgically obsessed w the perfectly toasted sourdough bread lol. Both sandwiches had impressive cheese pulls, and my egg frittata layer was so fluffy and light PRICE: 4/5 - total came to $33 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - good lunch/brunch portions SERVICE: 4/5 - we walked in at 12:30pm on a Monday (Labor Day weekend holiday off) and indoor and outdoor seats were all taken, so we were fine w a 25min wait for a table. Walked a loop from Broadway to Washington Square to kill time, and our table was almost ready by the time we came back. The staff was super friendly, and our food came out quick ATMOSPHERE: 3/5 - small space (w 10-15 seats inside) and cozy diner vibes w handwritten menus on the walls, though no bathrooms PARKING: 4/5 - got a free street spot on Broadway a block away read more

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I've never been to SCRATCH before even though I live up the street on Broadway. It doesn't look like much and isn't fancy but the food was the very best. I had friends from out of town visiting and I risked taking them to lunch. We were lucky to grab THE small table. We each chose different homemade soups and sandwiches. We all agreed that we've never had better! The counter and wait staff were super friendly and competent. It was a great experience! Don't let appearances keep you away. Now my wife and I enjoy take-out from SCRATCH regularly. If you have an itch for great sandwiches and soups, the SCRATCH it! read more

Great lunch in a tiny breakfast/ lunch spot on Broadway. French dip was great. My wife had a patty melt that was perfectly cooked as well. read more

Scratch Kitchen & Catering - French dip 12.00 well worth it. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

My friends and I were in Newport for the day and randomly decided to stop here for lunch. I'm not usually one for sandwich shops, but this place was legit. They do counter service, but it's a bit elevated compared to a sandwich chain. The restaurant is pretty small, but they have some tables indoors and a few outside as well. You could also take your food to go and walk around the area, which is really nice. They have a ton of sandwich and salad options, so there's something for everyone. I got the Turkey Day wrap, which was absolutely delicious. The real star of the show was the apple-sausage-cornbread house stuffing... I can still taste it now when I think of it. For the Newport area especially, this is a solid casual place with fair prices. I would definitely recommend! read more

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Small dining area with only a few tables, luckly there was a two top table available when we arrived so we opted to dine in rather than take out. They have a very large, and frankly a bit overwhelming menu. We came for lunch and ordered "Sup, Shorty?" which had braised short ribs and the "Scratch Reuben" which you guessed it, a reuben with slaw. The food was hot, the bread crispy, and the cheese pulls were big. The food was tasty, we felt the Sup, Shorty was missing something, and I liked how it tasted a day later, the bread was softer and easier to eat. The meats on both sandwiches were tender. We had our eyes on a few other menu items we would like to try next time we are in the area. read more

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Great soup and grilled cheese! Scratch Kitchen has rotating soup flavors- today I got a cup of the Curried Pumpkin Bisque. I like that the soup was a little thick and was also very warm. There was a hint of spicyness and also some sweetness from the pumpkin and was perfect for called Newport Sunday' It came in a cute mug, too! The Plain Grilled Sandwich was grilled to perfection. The sandwich really paired well with the Tabasco sriracha they had on the tables. The spud nuggets were also good, a new form factor for potatoes that I haven't had before. Overall, 4.5/5 for fresh, warm food and fast service! read more

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It's a pretty neat place to grab yourself a tasty grill cheese sandwich and some signature tots on the side. Had the mac and cheese also, which was a perfect companion for the sandwich. Street parking! read more

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Wonderful local establishment with homemade soups and sandwiches! I've had their catering and also been to their location in Newport. My first experience trying Scratch was catering for a local baby shower. Everything was phenomenal. The baked French toast casserole and quiches were the hit of the party. Most recently, visiting the restaurant downtown, we had 3 sandwiches. The location is very VERY tiny, so I recommend making reservations (via phone) or being prepared to wait. It is a bit of a hole in the wall type of place. We had the tuna melt on sourdough, tuna melt on a gluten free wrap, and a "Bangkok in a sock" on gluten free wrap - all pictured. Everything was hot and fresh! read more

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Charming and quaint hole in the wall for breakfast in Newps. The service was great everything explained and we were made to feel welcomed. Grilled cheese frittatas (Lorraine) was the best thing we ate. I dare say any of the grilled cheese frittatas would be good. Both French toasts were dry. Very disappointing was the lack of real maple syrup. How do you boast from scratch and serve onto Jemima's corn syrup? That was disappointing! Lots of oregano in all the dishes especially the potato cubes which were good and different. I would go again for the grilled cheese frittata! read more

Scratch Kitchen & Catering - Veggie Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Don't know why this came up in a Thai recommendation for me, but my Reuben sandwich was amazing!!! My mom thoroughly enjoyed her Thanksgiving sandwich too. I have no idea how they make so many items from scratch, but the quality really shows. Staff were very friendly with a fast turnaround time. Highly recommended! read more

AMAZING! As the name implies, everything here is from scratch. We came in on a Saturday morning, expecting a huge crowd and planning to get takeout, but we were pleasantly surprised when there were only two other people inside, so we dined in. We both got Benedict's that were absolutely delish. I got the Irish Benedict and was pleasantly surprised with homemade corned beef hash and what looked like a homemade (or at least specialty) English muffin. The eggs were huge and serviced with a generous portion of hollandaise. The spud nuggets were unique yet delicious. Basically a cube of hash browns. Service was also fantastic and reasonable prices. Definitely give this one a try! read more

Scratch Kitchen & Catering - Veggie benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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The sandwiches we got were really mediocre. The way they toasted the bread was great, crunchy and pretty good. Unfortunately the sandwiches as a whole were just eh. read more

When planning our day, off of our cruise ship in Newport, we knew we wanted to go to Scratch. Hubby & I saw an episode of Man vs. Food. It featured Scratch. Casey Webb, the host, ate the deep fried Mac n' Cheese sandwich known as Fat Kid. Hubby tried it & I ate the French Dip. We sat outside which was brisk yet lovely. The day was Sunday, October 23rd, 2022. We liked our food. I liked my French Dip better than the bite I had of the Fat Kid. Fat Kid: Deep fried mac & cheese slammed between two pieces of buttery bread with melted provolone. Topped with house-made tomato bacon jam. $9 (better with bacon or ham, just $3 extra) The Fat Kid needed a dipping sauce to be honest. The mac and cheese lost a lot of its creaminess by being fried. Hubby only ate 1/2 of this sandwich. I thought that the staff was very friendly. The lady that worked there pointed out a couple of regulars who were on the show. They were older and smiled and waved. I thought that that was darn cute. A foodie walking tour stopped at Scratch. Scratch makes homemade soups. We chatted up 2 couples from the walking tour. They said the soups were delicious. They also said how much they loved the walking food tour of Newport. Note to self-- I want to do this. They were surprised that their foodie guide did not tell them that Scratch was featured on Man vs. Food. All in all - I am very glad that I went to Scratch. read more

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If you are in Newport and are tired of the overpriced restaurants and 50% off t shirts then venture a couple of blocks away to Broadway and you will find some local eateries thot are chock full of delicious choices Scratch Kitchen is one of them. Diverse choices from their 5 star grilled cheese sandwiches to amazing salads and wraps. Breakfast can be all day too. U are not going there for ambience but if you want a down home local establishment with really nice people Check it out You cant go wrong read more

Real good brunch spot on way to the waterfront. No frills, staff was great, some outdoor tented seating and a few tables inside with an open kitchen concept. I got the double double burger which was huge and only $10. We also got the zecchy benedict which was one with sausage gravy and spud nuggets. We also shared one of the grilled cheese frittatas. Pros - burger, spud nuggets and the benedict w sausage gravy were excellent. I'd pass on the grilled cheese frittata, I think I was expecting something different but it was just a sandwich with a frittata and cheese, just kinda bland overall. Everything else was great though, the waitress as well. I'd def stop back in again next time in town. read more

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It's a very casual but also very friendly restaurant with reasonable prices. We ordered the 1/2 ($14) and the whole ($17) sandwich combo. For the 1/2 combo, she ordered the Humongous Fungus sandwich, Italian wedding soup, spud nuggets and coffee. For the whole combo, I have the Duck Confit sandwich, roasted garlic tomato bisque, then also the spud nuggets and coffee. For the soups, they're absolutely tasty and well rich with ingredients. Both sandwiches are juicy and well rich with cheese and the rest of ingredients from the menu. Taste of the spud nuggets are unique. It's highly recommended. Coffee is OK, but better than average other restaurants. The lady served us is friendly. I think they pretty much change their soup menu everyday. I told her that I like clam chowder and if she can suggest one of the four soup from menu to me which she did, and end up the recommended soup are very appetizing. Overall I'm very satisfied and highly recommend this restaurant. I'll certainly return to this restaurant if I come back to Newport again next time. I have give a 5 stars rating for a long time. Here you go. read more

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I'm 51 years old and I just had the greatest breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Perfectly toasted sourdough bread with a perfectly cooked egg with sausage and cheese. Wow read more

Never again. Wasp infested, got stung while sitting INSIDE. Wasps crawling all around the table windows. Slowest service, they prepared the order wrong and cooked other customers orders before replacing. Everyone else was finished eating and still had to ask where my food was. Don't go here!!!! read more

Located across the street from Newport City Hall, Scratch Kitchen and Catering offers outdoor dining but there is very limited space inside to dine in. Most get their orders to go. Outdoor dining is also dependent on the weather. It is under a tent and has multiple tables with table service. Orders are made as they are placed so there will be a little wait but the staff are friendly and you can see the hustle they put into making sure they get your order correct, in an efficient manner and all with a smile. I like the combo options they have. Vegan friendly and essentially something for everyone. They have a breakfast and lunch menu but close in the afternoons so check their hours. Offerings are listed on a chalk board on the walls. Soup varies based on available ingredients and the chili has been delicious. Snazzy names for the food choices with detail on what the item has in case you need to know what goes into it. No fountain drinks, cans & bottles (Jarritos) for soda and water. Parking is limited street parking with a two hour limit. In the summer (the peak season) it'd be best to park and walk. Ordering ahead is allowed and it'd get you in and out if you're on your lunch break. Contactless, credit cards and cash are accepted for payment. I would surely recommend and revisit. A small business that could use your support as many businesses are struggling. read more

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Every time we come to Newport, we try to find a different place to eat and this might be our new favorite. It's small inside but they make you feel right at home. We both got the lunch combo-- helluva deal!! Soup of the day choice (Cajun black bean and potato leek for us), a full sandwich (Los cubanos locos and Bangkok in a sock wrap for us), spud nuggets or chips, a beverage choice and a giant cookie!! This will feed you for two meals! My cubanos was awesome and hubs was jealous when he tried it! Def go with the gourmet grilled cheeses, you won't be disappointed. We'll most definitely return! read more

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First timer at noon on a Sunday around noon. Walked in for take-out off the street after good reviews here and next time will call in a take-out order due to the fact its very compact and busy for the dine-in crowd. Kinda felt like I was crowding the place walking in for take-out. Best to order at the counter if not by phone, go outside/car and walk back in hopefully not too soon if it's fully tabled. They make the most outta the space in an older building, big kitchen that looked very clean and they have a fast running system. Got 2 of the "Soup and a whole frigging sandwich" combos. Good promo for them and the tourist/local area. Fair deal. One was the duck confit with chili and the spud nugs with soda and a crunchy PB cookie. Other was the patty melt with Shepard Pie soup and same sides. Duck confit isnt stacked with expensive duck but a very affordable way to get that AFLAC fix without a big price tag. The patty melt was said to be excellent. The spud nuggets were different, m'lady wasn't a fan, something about too much rosemary. Found them perfectly edible, kind of a cubed & fried latke with a dense middle if you are expecting a hash brown nugget like fast food it's not that. The chili is excellent and award-winning locally for good reason. Unexpected heat, thick not soupy. Didnt match up with the duck sandwich but would slam with other choices like a patty melt. Didn't try the Shep Pie soup she said very good. They also are great about adding what you need (utensils, napkins, even oyster crackers for your soups in the to-go bag. Good choices of can soda. Saw a cookie selection online of 5, there was only a few big PB cookies that were crunchy and quality. Quality food, this Newport lunch throws a big punch and lands. read more

This place is def a hidden gem. Not a lot of seating, but got lucky and found seats when we went. Got a chicken ceaser wrap and a steak and cheese with tots and pickle fries for sides. All were excellent. Customer service was 5 stars as well. Super friendly and helpful waitress. But best of all - great bang for your buck. Surprised how inexpensive it was. Will def be back when in the area. read more

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I went here on a food tour. They served mostly comfort dishes that included over the top grilled cheese sandwiches along with soups, wraps, salads, and breakfast items. They change a lot of their menu items on a weekly basis too. I was given the choice of one of their homemade soups of the day. I went with the Portuguese Ambrosia. It contained chourico, potatoes, corn, and other items too. I really enjoyed the combination of all the fillings here. Overall, it was just a hearty cup of soup that was satisfying and combined a lot of different flavors. Will I go back? Yes. read more

Scratch Kitchen & Catering - Portuguese Ambrosia Soup (sample portion) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I absolutely LOVE this place. It feels like home. Our waitress, Kyle, was so sweet, friendly, and funny. I got the veggie burrito and it was perfection. The atmosphere is so cozy and I can't wait to come back :) read more

Scratch Kitchen & Catering - Huge coffee mugs :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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What can I say? I was fortunate enough to get some on street parking right in front of the restaurant before coming inside this small and cozy ambience neighborhood restaurant. They had a slightly eclectic menu and I loved the grilled cheese sandwich options. I chose the Los Cubanos Locos with a side of Spud Nuggets. I was served very quickly by a smiling and very gracious staff member. I definitely chose well because this sandwich and these potatoes were absolutely fantastic. The sandwich had just the right amount of cheese without being too over the top and the flavor of the pulled pork and the spicy barbecue sauce was exactly what my taste buds needed to be blasted into orbit with the deliciousness of this sandwich. And there was a little bit of the tank from the pickle slices on the sandwich that even everything out and kept the spiciness of the barbecue sauce from being too much. Being an Irishman, I love all forms of potatoes, and these spud nuggets were absolutely tasty as well. I don't get down to Newport that often, but if I'm in the area and looking for another flavorful lunch, this is definitely a place that I will consider and recommend to others. read more

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Food was very good as they had these amazing breakfast style grilled cheese. The only downside here is they don't have any pancakes/ waffles/ other breakfast items. It is more of a deli than breakfast joint. read more

Came by for Saturday AND Sunday for lunch after a recommendation from a supervisor. THIS PLACE IS GREAT. Super homey from scratch (ha) place with affordable prices. Ordered: pumpkin corn soup: very rich with great body and full flavor Italian bean soup: very filling with a variety of legumes, and big chunks of tomato (prefer creamy soups so this wasn't my favorite) spud nuggets: wonderfully herby, seemed twice cooked with a great crunchy exterior, goes great with some peppery siracha ketchup party dip sandwich with fried chicken: abundant non-water-logged spinach and artichokes were meaty and prevalent, white meat chicken was a little dry but gave a great crunch, so cheesy duck sandwich: a good portion of duck, marmalade isn't that spicy, just adds more complexity to the flavor and wish there was more meatloaf sandwich: the best ones we tried!! meatball flavor with cheese and sweet caramelized onions sup shorty: tender short rib, wish there was a little more bacon tomato jam for flavor and I didn't see/taste the fried onion All the bread was perfectly toasted on the griddle, we were recommended the sourdough and it was great (the mild sourness didn't overpower the flavor of the fillings). Snickerdoodle cookie: ate it a day later and it still had a soft texture, would have preferred more spice and sugar so I'd recommend getting chocolate chip instead hot chocolate: served hot with whip cream, tasted like coconut which I loved Highly recommend!!! read more

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Yum! Delightful experience... tried to go dine the street but the wait was really long.. so we wandered over here and we're pleasantly surprised! The grilled cheese breakfast was yum! Not a bit healthy but perfection of cheese and buttery delight. Bread was and bacon on point! The spud nuggets were Devine!!! I would have liked them slightly less crispy but shoot I can't complain. It was a party of flavors and I loved very bite! read more

Scratch Kitchen & Catering - Breakfast grilled cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Stop in on the way to Mystic CT from Cape Cod. Great local place, the Turkey Crowder was amazing. Great flavor and it came with my Short Rib on Sourdough, great grilled cheese sandwich. We had the Chicken and waffle sandwich too. The waffle and cheese and maple sauce was excellent those the chicken was a little tough(yo uh never know) but the breading was good on it. Definitely be back next time we are in RI. Oatmeal cranberry cookie was exceptional as well. Great was service too!! read more

Best sandwich place in Newport. Loved every single greasy bite. Couldn't get enough of the fried pickles fries YUM. The sandwich was so good. Sausage with grilled cheese. So toasty and crispy. Hot in the tinfoil. The spud nuggets are so delicious. read more

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