One of my boyfriend and I's favorite brunches on the island :') we always order too much but leave very full. I would say they're known for the special pancakes but could definitely go without if you don't have a sweet tooth. More traditional brunch items rather than Hawaiian items if that's something that helps you decide! Smaller place and connected to the mall. Bathrooms are shared with the mall. Kitchen is open for everyone to see which is nice for anyone curious for how their food is made! Service is great, all waiters/waitresses are very polite and attentive. read more

Scratch Kitchen - PORK BELLY BENNY PORK BELLY BENNY BACON MAC & CHEESE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great happy hour from 3-5 daily. Loved the brussels and ribs. The popcorn chicken also had a great aioli sauce. Great spot in Ala Moana. read more

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Robotic service, nothing personable about our dining experience. We made reservations and arrived early and were seated fairly quickly. (The restaurant was not busy or full). Water was brought to the table immediately but it took about 10 min for someone to come by and ask if we were ready to order. Open kitchen concept and as we waited I watched the service staff continue a conversation as they waited for orders to be filled from the kitchen. Food was mediocre nothing to write home about. I ordered the pork chop Pasta and the pork chop was tender and juicy it has a five spice Asian flavor to it that I wasn't expecting. The rosemary smashed potatoes were the best part of the meal that came with my husband's burger that contained spinach instead of lettuce. Overall this is not a place I would return to if I'm ever in the area again. read more

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Went there on Friday night. Made a reservation for 6:30 and it wasn't crowded yet more and more people started coming in. The service and atmosphere were great. Escargots: Garlicky type with no cheese etc. They were cooked perfectly, not overbooked and chewy. Cajun Garlic Shrimp: Huge shrimps were seasoned nice and well. The presentation was amazing. Calentado: This was very unique and tasty. I tasted slight ginger and that worked really well in this. I wasn't sure about eggs at first but couldn't think about this dish without eggs once I ate it. Lamb Rack Gandule Rice: Lamb was somewhat on the lean side and very meaty. Nicely done. Overall, they all tasted good and interesting. I'd like to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

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When we got off the plane this was our first stop. We sat outdoors and our server did an AMAZING job at checking on us while being out of sight. And our breakfast was fantastic! read more

Scratch Kitchen - Chili Loco moco and MILK N' CEREAL PANCAKES - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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11/18/25 "The Classic" breakfast plate comes w 3 Sunny Side Up Eggs (sometimes 2 eggs ain't enough) Crispy Fatty Bacon (a good thing) swapped out the Potatoes for their delicious Gandule Rice... Ummm! Kim Chee Bloody Mary w pickled daikon celery spiced salty rim lemon n lime... So Good! Strong Pungent Flavors... will keep people away LOL read more

Elevated comfort food done right! Scratch Kitchen has some of the most creative and delicious food in all of Hawaii! Looking at all of the amazing pics and stellar reviews online, my GF and I were eager to try this place. Taking advantage of the free parking garage around the corner, we were able to be seated very quickly. Their menu had so many great unique options clearly showing influence from many cultures while still adding that Hawaiian flare. We shared the Scratch Loco Moco, Calentado, and the Teppan Gandule Rice. The Scratch Loco Moco and Calentado were quite similar with the main difference being the Pork Adobo vs. Barbacoa respectively. However, I think the Calentado was better mostly because of the added crunchy texture from the tortilla strips. My hands down favorite was definitely the Teppan Gandule Rice with the upgraded grandma's bone-in fried pork chop. It comes on a sizzling platter with a thick, juicy, and crunchy pork chop. Plus the rice on the bottom is perfectly crispy similar to what you get with bibimbop which is so satisfying. Considering the appetizer of the pork chop costs $13 and the upgrade is only $6, this is a steal! Overall, the service is very friendly and fast, the ambiance is relaxed yet upbeat, and the food is bomb.com! I can't wait to come back for more! read more

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We went to the restaurant and it was closed. Don't know they are renovating or permanently closed. Yelp and website shows they are open. Now I'm confused which is it??? read more

Walked in for brunch at 10am. We got seated promptly, ordered, and got our food in a timely manner.

I've had great experiences here, but as someone who's worked the industry, I know there's something wrong with mgmt when u can't serve alcohol due to an expired license. And although there was chili on the chef's special, alas, chili was not available... All we wanted was chili and a coupla Bloody Mary's, and there was neither. It's 11 a.m. sounds like poor planning to me. read more

Food slapped bruh. Tried the deep fried deviled eggs cuz I've never had that before and it just made sense. Soft and not over cooked, light and crispy on the outside, with the red onions and ginger to cut through masarap mang. I never heard of gandule rice either, but the combination of olives and tomatoes with the hot skillet helped reduce them and got the rice crispy but not burnt it reminded me of that Chinese thing but I forget what that's called. The fried chicken was crispy and tender, no complaints, swag. Staff was really friendly, the place felt very cool and rustic, do recommend. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Back at Scratch after the movies on a Saturday night and it was empty! It started to pick up when we left at 8:30, but if you're in the area, no reservations are needed. Casual vibes, good food, lots of choices on the menu. Free parking in Ward Center. read more

Scratch Kitchen - MAHI-MAHI FISH & CHIPS didn't disappoint - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Decided to stop by after the Saturday farmers market and wanted brunch. I heard great things and I knew I wanted to experience it for myself. I walked with my boyfriend and dog and promptly got seated outside. The sun was being down but the breeze was nice. The waitress was very sweet and tended to us as the only couple outside. I got the spicy Bloody Mary and it was awesome, as well as the espresso martini - which is not creamy and I enjoyed that. I had the pork adobo loco Moco which I didn't take a picture of I was too hungry to think! It was really good, although I wish I had sriracha with it. My boyfriend had the Caltado, also delicious. We both had a great time and great drinks. Definitely worth it. read more

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My husband treated me to brunch today and sadly we both did not like this place. All the good reviews had us excited, the flavor profiles on the menu sounded delicious but everything was just... meh. The popcorn chicken was the biggest disappointment. It was mostly breading/ no chicken and for $13, what a waste of money. The bacon mac and cheese was just okay. Not very cheesy, tastes more like an Alfredo pasta with sprinkled cheese on top. It was for my daughter and she ate it so I guess I can't complain too much. The apple bacon burger was cooked perfectly for how I asked but man.. it lacked so much flavor. I couldn't tell that it had apple or honey aioli or any of the flavors it said on the menu. The patty itself wasn't seasoned much either. My husband didn't like his pasta at all. It was watery, the noodles were wet mush and the pork belly was not cooked properly at all. I really regret coming here and honestly wish I could get our $93 back. Tons of other places that are much better in this area. read more

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It was OK. Decent vibe, clean and tidy, open kitchen, comfortable dinning area. Menu was a little limited and not capable of modifications, which we found interesting considering it was called "scratch" (we thought that meant they cooked from scratch). Not many vegetarian items. So the hubby was bummed. But the steak was yummy. Cocktails were nice. Maybe that's what the scratch was referring to? It seemed higher quality and craft. Service was... ok. Not great but nothing to complain about. We did come between lunch and dinner, a happy hour period and it was our family, 3 Keiki and us as a couple... sometimes we find because we have small children, we're treated differently, so maybe that's was it. The servers are always surprised when the kids order steak, crab legs or oysters. I guess the moral, don't judge a book by its cover. Server warmed up after they realized it was going to be a sizable tab but it was already kind of mehhhh. Nothing horrible though. Ok. Wouldn't probably come back, but was happy to try. read more

This place was so good and the way they talked to their employees were amazing : everyone in there complimented eachothers cooking and skill and was just so good to see a community be a community even in a work space All the food was so fresh and cooked perfectly . They asked everyone about any eating restrictions which was so nice , and everyone enjoyed their meal . We all got different things so we could pick off eachothers plates to get a tasty breakfast I took my mama here for her bday and she loved everything about the place and their pancakes drenched in this sweet milk sauce read more

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I only tried a few items as a "snack" and everything was solid. Deep fried deviled eggs - Unique item that you don't see very often. Nice and crispy on the outside. Popcorn chicken - Hefty portions of chicken, which I didn't expect. Juicy meat. Octopus street tacos - Good amount of octopus inside the tacos, and it was tender. read more

I've been to Scratch Kitchen several times and the food and service are a always great! Not sure what was going on this past Saturday and Sunday because my hubs and I went two times in a row (they're just that good and their menu offers that much variety). Sad to say, out of all the times that we've frequented this restaurant, the servers/waiters have always been friendly and warm but this weekend the service was a tad lackluster and the waiters were pretty forgetful. Between requesting more water, straws, an extra plate or syrup--they simply kept forgetting. For one server to be absent minded/busy is one thing, but all three? It was interesting. My husband and I started to wonder if the staff was in transition or if something was going on because the energy was a little weird and funky. I made two requests and each time I looked up, the waitress was in a corner drinking water or something out of a plastic cup, with a straw. That wasn't the best look. The pet peeve of them all was placing our starters and entree at the same time and having our entrees coming out before our starter. That was over-the-top annoying. As I said, we went on Saturday, sat down, and was asked for our full order immediately, and with barely anytime to look over the menu like normal. We ended up placing our starters and the waitress proceeds to ask if we'd like to place our main entree also. The hubs and I looked at each other like we were feeling rushed, but went ahead and placed our entrees assuming that they'd bring the starters out first because that's normally how it goes, but not Saturday. My chicken and waffle came out before my garlic shrimp, and after two bites, here came my starter, and if anyone has ever ordered a waffle, you know that you're on a time schedule because they cool off fairly quickly. At this point, I have to flip a coin about what I want to get cold because I have everything at once. The hubs and I said to each other, "we wouldn't have ordered starters if they were just going to bring them out after/at the same time-- what's the point?" That said, Saturday's experience was annoying. As for Sunday, the same thing, they rushed us about placing our entrees with the starters-- I had to tell them what transpired the day prior and that we want our starters to arrive before the main entree and with time to eat them. One waiter said, "okay, let me check." I'm thinking, you have to check if the appetizers can come out before the main entree? Then, the next waitress came over asking the same question, "are we ready to place our main entree?" We still haven't gotten our drinks or our appetizers. Why are we rushing? The restaurant isn't packed and there are a couple of empty tables, so I'm confused. At this point, I'm feeling a little irritation with the fact that we're feeling rushed. We look around to make sure there were some open tables, and there were, so stop rushing us. We've been sitting in the restaurant for less than 10 minutes, so why the rush? I could add more but you catch the drift. Their food and atmosphere is always great, but the service needs to tighten up. If I'm ranking just the service, I'm rating with a 2.5, at best, this go around. Ranking in food: always a 5! I would always give Scratch a 5 but the service wasn't on top this weekend. I'm supposed to take my bestie next week when she comes into town, so crossing my fingers that the service will be better, and I can rate them a five instead of a 4. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Dining area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I used to come to scratch often with my family for brunch, but one day I decided to stop by again with some friends and I was super disappointed with everything. ***What I ordered ~ ** Scratch Loco Moco (2/10) Living in Hawai'i all my life, I think it's a pretty hard to mess up a Loco Moco. But I was wrong because Scratch honestly made their Loco Moco taste awful. Patty was dry, gravy had a nasty after taste to it, and on top of that it was served COLD. Overall, Awful food and the service was even worse. No one came to check on our table. We would always have to ask for refills on water and coffee. Which was funny because the table next to us never had to ask once to a server if they wanted refills (like wtf). Save your money and take your business else where. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The 3 of us had dinner on a Thursday night with reservation. We were seated promptly. I assume we're the first round for dinner as the restaurant was only half full. It filled up quickly after us so you'll def need reservations. The restaurant was clean and atmosphere was lively. Spacing was nice and felt very spacious even though the table next to us was less than 2 feet away. Chili fries were served first and was just slightly spicy. It was fresh and chili was meaty. My pink pasta was served next which was served very hot which I love. It was excellent and as I later found, the best dish of the we ordered. Street Tacos came out next and as we later found was a mix up. We ordered barbacoa but we're octopus. Though not bad, I thought meat was over seasoned. The last dish which was served barely warm was the Pork belly apple pasta. Of the 3, this was the worse entree. We weren't sure if it was because it was cold but the flavor was minimal and the meat was a bit too fatty. I'd it wasn't for how good the pink pasta was, this would be a 3 star. The bone marrow muffin was excellent pairing for pink pasta. read more

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It's been years since I have returned to Scratch (mostly due to the pandemic). I recently came for brunch and had a great time! Like most brunch places, they don't take reservations. The wait was about 30 minutes for brunch on a Monday so not too bad. I like that they text when your table is ready so you can walk around while you wait. I got their braised pork belly benny and asked for crispy smashed potatoes in place of the salad. This was excellent! Everything on the plate was executed perfectly. I was impressed by the flavor and tenderness of the pork belly. I also ordered yuzu lemonade and it was very refreshing. Definitely want to come back more often! read more

Scratch Kitchen - Braised Pork Belly Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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2nd choice was sooo good, glad ran out of the first choice. Gandule rice entree with the fried chicken was sooo ono! Would definitely come back soon. read more

Scratch Kitchen - TEPPAN GANDULE RICE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Like their roasted mushroom grit as it's a savory dish. Service is nice but it can get busy there as people are enjoying their time eating there. Friendly staff overall though! Ambiance is nice and clean feeling as you can see chefs/line cookers getting busy making all food dishes in open kitchen by the seating area indoor. Nice to know they're transparent with food being made. read more

ok, a few things you need to know and they are: 1. my office is within walking distance of this establishment 2, this was my SECOND visit since the opening of Scratch. That said, my first visit was during the infancy days and it was for breakfast. I was not impressed by them resulting in absence or lack of desire to dine at this establishment. My recent visit however came about because it was in close proximity of my office and sad to say, my first two choices were closed for their dinner service (maybe this was a good thing, affording me the opportunity to dine at Scratch after my long LONG hiatus). So about Scratch- the service was excellent. The ambiance was "ok". They have tables and they have benches; like cafeteria style dining with maybe 10-12 on the table. The food and it was off the dinner menu was fine. We had the deviled eggs appetizer (last one according to our server- and it was only 5 pm. go figure) brussel sprouts prepared pan fried then oven baked or so it seemed (it was the best for the evening, IMHO), I had the mahi and chips and my dining partner had the pork chops. I will admit the pork chops looked delicious and was told that in fact, it was delicious. I would more than likely dine here again (for dinner) mainly because of my close proximity and my restored faith in their menu. I will go back to try the pork chops..... Note - maybe a Lemon Supply drink for your dessert ? read more

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The from scratch menu is amazing. Like something you'd see on diners drive and dives. Happy hour drinks 3-5 daily. I had the happy hour shrimp tacos. Some of the best I've ever had! read more

Scratch Kitchen - Shrimp STREET TACOS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Quality/Quantity - All the food was good, especially the presentation. Grandma's Pork Chop Pasta - my favorite of all the choices. Pork Adobo Loco Moco Lilikoi BBQ Short Ribs + extra rib for $4 Atmosphere - Small local business. Indoor standard or bar seating. Outdoor picnic table seating. Street or mall parking. Open 7 days a week, see my picture for specific hours. Thur, Fri & Sat, they have live music, see picture. Service - Okay, nothing stood out as positive or negative. Positive suggestion of adding an extra rib so we can each have one, since the order came with 3 and we had a party of 4. Also a nice touch to pay via mobile QR code. Delivery via Doordash, Bite squad, and Grubhub. Price - $61.78 + generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success. read more

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I am totally in love with their fried deviled eggs (sorry, forgot to take pictures). They have a great menu and I was excited just from the first glance. Everything we ordered tasted great and nothing disappointed. The arugula salad with grilled shrimp was amazing too! The pork adobo loco moco was sooo good! I wish the portion size was bigger! The staff is good and the place has a calm ambience. read more

The scratch burger was sooooo good!! Not sure what they put in it but it was magnificent. I was craving another burger right after. As for the pork tacos, they were basic and needed more flavor. But it is just what I expected from it and it was moist, they were a bit smaller than I thought they would be. Guess my boyfriend told me it was a small plate. Waiters were very welcoming and attentive. read more

Scratch Kitchen - SCRATCH HOUSE BURGER - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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yum yum !! i love the calentado and get it all the time, love going to whenever i get a chance read more

Scratch Kitchen - Calentado - MUST HAVE! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Was looking for a breakfast place in town after taking family pics on a Sunday morning and Scratch Kitchen popped up being right around the corner from Ala Moana Beach park. Had great reviews and the pics of the food looked amazing. Had to wait 15 min to be seated so that the kitchen wasn't overwhelmed, but the text message alert was on point. The menu had a lot of unique combinations and we were in for a treat. The kids shared the Milk and Cereal pancakes. 4 pancakes stacked high. Light and fluffy and topped with fruity pebbles, frosted flakes, strawberries and "milk" syrup. My kids loved it and said it was delicious. Husband had the pork adobo loco moco with garlic rice and sunny side eggs. It was flavorful, fresh and filling. He was getting full halfway through. I am a big fan of savory grits and opted for the shrimp amd sausage grits. The smokiness of the sausage, large perfectly seasoned shrimp and sunny side eggs oozing into the grits made this one tasty meal. Washed it down with a guava mimosa. Smiles all around and full tummies at our table. Love the convenience of paying our tab with the QR code on the receipt. Mahalo Scratch Kitchen. We will definitely come back again on another visit. read more

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There is only one thing that I could order on the menu, given the allergies and the quality of food but I select nourish my human temple with. So I definitely had more expectations for a restaurant that's called scratch kitchen that were not much, but I was still able to enjoy a meal that taste good and the company of my friend. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fast seating. This is my second time coming here. This time, I ordered the Smashed Potato and the Steak Strips. The Smashed Potatoes were good. I had it with the truffle, garlic oil. It's a baby potato that has been fried and then smashed. The Steak Strips were GREAT! (I'd already picked at them before the picture.) It's was sizzling hot and crispy, while the inside was medium. Just how I ordered it I would definitely order it again. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Sizzling Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We decided to stop by here before leaving town. I saw the deviled eggs were popular so we gave them a shot - they were just alright IMO. My guy really liked the pancakes. He did say they were very dense - not a light and fluffy pancake - and had great flavor. He wishes they had other flavors of cereal to pick from though. My shrimp and grits were good but the shrimp were way over cooked. They were so tightly curled and very firm/chewy. The rest of the dish had good flavor though. Service was alright - it bothered me that they didn't bring us side pates when our appetizers came out. I had to wait for them to swing back around to ask. And then when we were finished and our main meal came, they didn't clear our plates from the first course. These tables are very small and made it very crowded. read more

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At this point, I think I've tried majority of the dishes at Scratch Kitchen. On my most recent visit, I learned about the glorious dishes that are the Brulee'd French Toast and Pinky Pasta. The Brulee'd French Toast features three thick, soft and fluffy pieces that have a thin caramelized layer so as to not make it too sweet or too hard. Each bite was heavenly and the longer it sat in the syrup that we drenched it in, the better it got. The Pinky Pasta ($27) was a mentaiko pasta with a slab of white fish on top. The pasta was so insanely rich and creamy with a generous portion of mentaiko in it. A bit pricey but worth every penny. We also got the South Shore Cobb Salad ($18) which had lots of flavors coming from the grilled shrimp, bacon and fried deviled eggs. I loved that they use cheddar instead of bleu cheese for this salad. the Country Gravy Fried Chicken Biscuit ($22) featured two of their housemade, buttery, flavorful scallion biscuits, a thick & juicy fried chicken slathered in gravy. to top it off, there's a side of fried kale that's absolutely to die for. read more

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Nice location in Ward and the interior is relaxing. Bone Marrow ($18) - beefy, marrow-y, fatty. I wish more bread was served with it. Dawn patrol salad ($17) - green medley, cheese crispy, mandarin, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar. Bright and refreshing. It helped cleanse my palette after eating the Bone Marrow. Cider braised pork belly and apple pasta ($24) - pork belly with papperdelle pasta in apple based sauce. I wish there was more 'umph' to this dish. I felt like it was missing an element. The overall menu looked delicious and makes me want to come back to try other dishes. read more

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I cannot stop bringing people here to try this awesome place! I've never ordered a dish I have not liked and some favorites of mine will depend on their brunch or dinner menu. Talk about Flavor Tow, USA! Their open concept kitchen keeps the sounds rustling while you eat and chat with friends. The casual atmosphere and fast service is top tier. read more

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It's been awhile, but we came spontaneously for lunch and glad that we did! No wait at 12:30p now that summer vacation's over for most. My got her usual Scratch fav burger this time featuring "smash potatoes" that she absolutely loved! She described it like having potato skins, soft on inside and super good. In fact, she practically finished them all before even touching her burger, hence only able to eat half of it. I chose beef ribs plate for 1st time. Was deciding between "small dish" for $16 vs plate for $22. Chose plate thinking ribS, but sadly only 1 rib. Having said that, the rib was large and with lots of tender fall-off-the-bone meat and was delicious. With all the sides that comes with the plate, for sure you will be filled up, but just be aware...just 1 rib. Baked beans/refried bbq-styled was terrific with smoky flavor on the sweet side. "corn salad" was also a pleasant surprise, flavorful, almost a corn variation of mac salad tbh. passed on the slaw only because I'm allergic to raw carrots, but not a slaw fan regardless. Chose french fries option - these type of fries are my FAVORITE. On the slightly thicker/bigger side and slightly battered then deep fried, super good and tasty! Maybe the small plate is just the 1 rib idk (I didn't ask). $22 is a decent deal for the whole plate, so as long as I know what to expect, I'm satisfied. For sure I was full! Last but not least, this is neither criticism nor praise, but this is the first time we've seen a "Kitchen staff service charge" of 4%, which came out to a little over $2. Obviously, in the past/traditionally the waitstaff would split a share of their tips to the kitchen staff as I had done as a waiter in my past life. And I truly appreciate the waitstaff trying to earn a living off tips, especially in the higher cost of living like here in Hawaii. So I didn't take that into account when tipping our waitress, and I'm always on the generous side because of my past life, much to my wife's objections sometimes. We'll see if other restaurants start following this practice. read more

I remember Scratch Kitchen years ago when they first opened. Was very good then that I remembered the experience. Finally got to experience it again, but this time it wasn't good at all, not to mention overpriced. Plus what's with the kitchen appreciation fee that was automatically added? The tipping culture is out of control. So guess what? You charged me for that automatically which I reduced from the server's tip automatically too. read more

Located at ward with free parking great place for brunch! We went right before noon on a Tuesday and we were able to be seated right away. The service wasn't anything special. The table next to us sounded as if they were kinda having problems with the waitress so she kinda was not pleasant with us either. Seating area wasn't too crowded to where we felt like we were sitting with other parties. We were originally sat at a smaller table but I asked for a 4 top because we wanted to order multiple dishes. They were able to Accommodate us. We tried to order a little of a bunch of things. We had the deep fried deviled eggs. It had a lot of flavor however $14 for two eggs seems a bit excessive if you ask me. The pork belly eggs Benedict was absolutely amazing. My mouth is watering just thinking of it. The hollandaise sauce was on point. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the pork literally melted in your mouth. We obviously had to try the milk and cereal pancakes. The presentation was adorable. The milk syrup was so light and not too sweet. Very appealing to both the eye and the stomach. We had the pork (or beef, i can't remember) street tacos and ehh wasn't my favorite dish. It was actually kinda dry. Let me tell you, the garlic smashed potatoes ... ask for extra crispy and you won't have any left to take home sooooo yummers!! Will def go again!! read more

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horrible staff , long wait times, mediocre food, save yo money people won't be coming back fo sho read more