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    Scratch Kitchen and Taproom

    4.0 (337 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Sandwiches
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SCRATCH KITCHEN AND TAPROOM ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Margarita special and grapefruit vodka specials for the night.
    Nicole M.

    Excellent place where you will get service with a smile, great food and choices for everyone! They have indoor and outdoor seating options. The menu features fresh ingredients with many healthy options. Cocktails were delicious and the vibe is family friendly or date night friendly. Prices are reasonable!

    Crispy fries and spicy Korean mayo
    Hannah D.

    Food was DELICIOUS. We got the scratch fries for an appetizer and five burgers for our entrees. The food all had such good flavor and was warm! I had to send my fries back since they weren't crispy, and they nailed them the second go-around. We would absolutely come back next time we are in Cary! Inside is decorated very cute and welcoming, and we were seated right away, though it wasn't a typical meal hour. Ask for Donovan to be your server - he's a sweetheart and was very on top of things for us. Can't recommend him enough!!

    Tropical Bowl
    Marie S.

    We walked from the library to Scratch kitchen- there are no sidewalks we had to push the baby stroller in the street to get to the entrance. Girl waiting on us was friendly but did not come around enough to fill our water. We had to ask another server for water. I had the Tropical bowl with grilled chicken and the dressing on the side. It had good flavor - not very much food for the price- it was only about a quarter of a piece of chicken. The place had music that was almost too loud.

    Shrimp tacos
    Jaime S.

    My friends and I met on a chilly rainy evening for dinner. There was a 15 minute wait. We were seated in about 15 minutes. Scratch is pretty inside, and they have plenty of seating inside and outside. We started with appetizers, the loaded fries, the pimento cheese wontons and the crab dip. They were all very good!!! The loaded fries could feed 5 people! I had the shrimp tacos as my meal and they were very good, al little heavy on the cilantro, but very good. One of my friends had the Bibbimap and substituted the beef for salmon. The presentation was beautiful, but it was just ok. The strange rice patty at the bottom was unexpected and hard. My other friend had one of the salads and she enjoyed it. The service was great. I enjoyed my visit and will go back again.

    Bulgogi egg rolls
    Maryellen S.

    I've been to Scratch Kitchen and Taproom a few times. Their service is consistently good especially if you sit at the bar. The food is kind of a mix of American and southern comfort food. It's a little too rich for me most of the time but the atmosphere is nice and they have lots of outside seating and can accommodate large groups. Street tacos and fried chicken salad are good.

    Crème brûlée
    Inez G.

    It was late in the afternoon and my daughter was craving breakfast we made a special trek across town for the chicken pancake skillet at Scratch Kitchen! The service was prompt and our brunch order arrived very quickly. We enjoyed every last bite and had a little room to spare for a little crème brûlée. As it was later in the day, the restaurant wasn't too crowded and the playlist was perfection! Can't wait to return the next time a breakfast craving hits.

    Kids French Toast
    Tee C.

    Came here for brunch after going on a hike with my friends. The food hit the spot. I had the kid's French toast because I downed their mini doughnut hole which tasted like zeppoles . I enjoyed every bite! Would definitely return.

    Lobster Mac and cheese
    Makaela P.

    I was visiting my friend in Raleigh for the weekend and on my first day, we decided to check out Scratch as the pictures on Yelp look enticing. Which overall, our experience was good although our waiter often disappeared and didn't stop by very often. For food, I ordered the lobster Mac and cheese, which was large and pretty decent. Could've used a smidge more seasoning but I enjoyed my meal overall. It's large enough that it could be split between two people. We also got the biscuits as an appetizer and I would say you can definitely pass on them. They tasted almost like an English muffin which is not my favorite. Now for the drinks, those were horrible and it's been awhile since I've had a really bad drink. My friend ordered the 'honey don't be sour' and I got a different one that was recommended by our waiter as it was popular and on the sweet side. Both were terrible, I mean like wow that's bad. I didn't drink it and just decided to drink water instead. My friend finished hers begrudging. Final rating is a 3.5. I would give Scratch another chance but would skip the cocktails the next time I go.

    Absolutely delicious and huge portions- like HUGE! We ordered all appetizers and one salad ans had to take half home. The drink I ordered was terrible, even after the remake, but maybe that was just my opinion. lol We loved this restaurant and will be back again after church!

    Sriracha Shrimp Caesar Salad
    Katherine S.

    Stopped in for lunch - descent meal. There was a variety of options. The salad didn't have a ton of flavor, felt like it was missing something. The service was ok.

    Blues Macaroni and Cheese Noodles
    Adam S.

    We came out for my birthday dinner (my choice!), and with so many good options around, I ended up going back to Scratch in Apex. It had been a while since our last visit, and this was the perfect excuse. Sunday night, party of five (wife, both boys, and one girlfriend). No wait, no rush, just a nice, easy evening. I went with the pork chop and swapped the collard greens for bacon Brussels sprouts, because after nearly nine years of living here, I still haven't fully acquired the "collard greens appreciation gene." Maybe one day. The portions were very generous, and the three mac 'n' cheese dishes were generous enough that those orderers needed to-go boxes. Meanwhile, the poke bowl and I cleaned our plates. No regrets there, my pork chop was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. Our server, Indiana, was excellent, friendly, attentive, and happy to answer every question we had. Only downside? The restaurant was a bit warm inside. Not unbearable, just enough that we noticed. But that's a small thing compared to the great food, great service, and overall good vibes. Not our first visit, and definitely not our last... honestly, we should come here more often. Solid comfort food, done right.

    Chocolate cake for desert!
    Jessica H.

    Went for lunch on a Sunday and it was really busy! The parking was a little difficult, but it could have been because there was an arts fair going on nearby at the same time. I got a spot in the parking lot outside, but my friend had to park several blocks away. The servers were super friendly and patient, considering my friend was late due to parking and I had to wait for her for a while. I really liked my salad, topped with salmon. I love a place with healthy options! My friend tried a bunch of appetizers and enjoyed them. We also enjoyed mocktails! For desert we shared the biggest piece of chocolate cake ever. A very nice ambiance with lots of windows. Also not too loud for conversation. Would definitely be back!

    Andrea H.

    I was in Raleigh and stopped here for brunch on the way to the airport. The place was crowded and we were seated right away. Service was excellent, it was the food that didn't do it for me. The menu stated that everything is made from scratch with care and attention to detail, which set high expectations. Coffee for 2 came in a French Press and was quite good. Both my husband and I ordered the same thing: which is unusual, the Crème Brûlée French Toast. It sounded amazing--fresh local sourdough bread, bourbon blueberry maple syrup, vanilla whipped cream, fresh mint. It's served with potatoes, but we were able to sub fresh fruit When the food arrived at our table less than a minute after ordering, I knew something was off. It definitely didn't taste made-from-scratch. The flavors just didn't come together for me: the sourdough was too sour, and the syrup had an overpowering bourbon flavor with barely any maple coming through. It all just felt out of balance. I left disappointed. The place has a great atmosphere and service, maybe we just picked the wrong dish--but for a spot that prides itself on scratch-made food, it missed the mark.

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    They offer gluten free bread and the hamburgers are delicious! Staff is super attentive and professional.

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