I recently found The Scratch Room through Yelp. Visited on a Sunday morning when it was pretty busy and we had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated. The staff was welcoming and the restaurant cozy and simple. It reminded me of the kind of small town restaurant you might find in the mid-west, unassuming but friendly, with a nice family and "after church" kind of vibe. Service was prompt, the waitress friendly. Coffee and drinks came very quick. I had a California omelette with roasted portables. A good choice, it was tasty and filling. Definitely try the banana bread as a side. It is excellent! Also worth getting one to go. Overall, eating at the Scratch Xafe was a good experience, and I look forward to eating there again soon. read more

Rating: 2/10 - Truly Disappointed After 10Years I have been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years, but after today, I am truly disappointed. My family and I have always been loyal customers, we always tip generously, and we have never given this establishment a reason to treat us with anything but respect. Today, that streak ended. We came in with a party of 9. Our usual, normal spot was completely open and ready, but the host looked visibly bothered that we wanted to sit there. Instead of seating us, they made all 9 of us stand right next to literally 10 wide-open seats for over 5 minutes. To make matters worse, the staff kept giving us looks that made us feel incredibly uncomfortable and unwelcome. In over a decade, we have never been made to feel like a burden here until today. It wasn't cool, and it completely ruined what is usually a great family tradition. It hurts to say this after 10 years of loyalty, but if you have a big party, don't go here. They clearly cannot handle it, or simply do not want the business. read more

Went to Scratch for brunch today. This was our second visit. When we walked in, the hostess immediately asked, "How many?" There was no greeting, smile, or warm welcome. She then looked at my husband and said, "Come on," which felt a bit abrupt. She seated us at a small two-person table with very little lighting, right next to a fire extinguisher. I hesitated to ask for a different table because her demeanor didn't seem very welcoming. Shortly afterward, I noticed a white couple of two come in and they were seated at a booth without hesitation. While my husband was in the restroom, the hostess came back to ask what I wanted to drink. I took the opportunity to ask if we could move to a table with better lighting. She pointed to the table directly next to us, which wasn't much different. I mentioned that the booth area seemed to have better lighting. She paused for a few seconds and said, "You don't want that table." After another moment, she said, "Fine, you can sit at the booth." Once my husband returned, we waited a few more minutes before our server took our order. To be fair, the server appeared to be handling several tables and was actually very friendly, attentive, and pleasant throughout our visit. Then another white couple came in, and once again the hostess seated them in a booth immediately with no hesitation. At that point, I couldn't help but notice the difference in how tables were being assigned, and it left me feeling uncomfortable. Whether intentional or not, the interaction with the hostess created a negative impression that affected the overall experience. The food itself was excellent. I would rate the food **5/5 stars**. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. We didn't mind waiting for the food because the quality was worth it. Our waitress checked on us and asked if everything was okay. We requested napkins, and she returned with four napkins, which gave us a little laugh. **Food: 5/5** **Waitress: 4.5/5** **Hostess: 1/5** **Overall Experience: 3/5** Overall, the food and service from our waitress were great. Unfortunately, the hostess's attitude and the way the seating situation was handled left a bad taste in my mouth and overshadowed what otherwise could have been a very enjoyable brunch experience. read more

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The moment you walk in, you're hit with the bright, clean lines of a modern American diner -- all crisp edges and fresh paint. It feels like the kind of place that wants you to hang out for a while. Then the loud FM radio kicks in, pumping out a stream of commercials and generic pop, and suddenly you're calculating how fast you can eat and escape. Is that ear rape on purpose? It's the one jarring note in an otherwise pleasant room. Out front, a Farmer Brothers truck idles like a warning - we aren't coffee people One hopes it's just a driver getting breakfast but I see the logo on the carafes and decide against coffee. The menu, though, is a happy surprise. Nearly every item carries a little twist that lifts it above standard breakfast fare, even if everything runs about five dollars more than the neighborhood norm. They're serving wild boar for breakfast, for God's sake. That kind of ambition gets my attention. The staff are sharp in their uniforms, moving with quiet professionalism. A couple of tables lingered with dirty dishes when I arrived, but by the time I finished my meal, the place had been quietly set right. I started with the biscuit and gravy which came out early. It was solidly good -- the kind of honest, homemade plate the name "Scratch Room" demands -- but it didn't ascend to the remarkable. The potatoes were thick, rough shreds, nicely griddled but crying out for salt and seasoning. The real star was the chile verde draped across a cheese omelette. Just a handful of pale pork chunks, barely seared if at all, stewed until they reached a tender, uniform softness I immediately filed away for my own kitchen experiments. The sauce itself was beautifully balanced: bright, peppery, properly spicy, with no greasy heaviness weighing it down. I loved it. The water, of all things, tasted unusually clean -- filtered, served in those retro blue plastic cups that look brand new. Next time I'll be ordering their famous banana bread. Because when something's famous at a place called Scratch Room, you listen. And the B&G wasn't all that anyway. read more

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Polite and helpful service Coffee cup never empty without asking I had the pork chop and eggs- nice flavor on pork chops Super homemade breakfast potatoes - crispy and well seasoned Biscuit and homemade country gravy hit the spot The extra slice of banana loaf was well worth the $5.95 Easy parking in strip center read more

The Scratch Room - Banana Loaf - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

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I had been dreaming about The Scratch Room since my last visit and it did not disappoint. Excellent service, great iced coffee, amazing warm banana bread to start, eggs Benedict was cooked perfectly (maybe a little too much hollandaise) and fruit was fresh and tasty. My favorite breakfast spot in Anaheim near Disneyland, well worth the short diversion. read more

The Scratch Room - Iced Coffee. Classic Eggs Benedict with Fruit and Banana Bread. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Came here after the gym for some good home hardy carbs. We were greeted and seated right away. Staff were very friendly, service was excellent and quick. Restaurant is quite large with lots of tables, clean and welcoming. It had a nice vibe. Our food came out great and quickly. My omelette was very well made. I loved the option of the banana bread it came with. Parking here is decent but probably harder to find one on the weekends. They have a nice selection of breakfast to choose from. read more

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Service: 3/5 Food: 3/5 Second time coming back to The Scratch Room. Had a great experience the first time and since me and my boyfriend was in Orange County, I decided we should come back for some breakfast here and I had mixed feelings. The server we initially had was amazing, she was so sweet and funny and checked in on us. Didn't catch her name but she was an older lady. She went on break, and the new server didn't check in on us, just came and dropped the check on the table and never came back. Didn't even get to ask if we needed any boxes to go. I ended up having to walk up to the counter to pay where another server had an attitude as well. She just told me to leave it on the table. No bye no thank you for dining with us just RBF. Food wise, it was good. $12 for a stack of pancakes seems steep but it was good. The Asada skillet was decent, the steak was a little bit on the cooked side than what I prefer. I liked that they were able to sub the beans for potatoes. read more

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Called to ask if they had bottomless mimosas the lady did not know, she said she was going to ask and then just gave the phone to someone eles. She never said her name which was odd I asked her if they had offered bottomless mimosas and said i dont know, i said oh you do not know if your restaurant has it? And she said no. I was oh okay and she like stayed quiet for a moment they said um we sell alcohol yes. And i was like but i am wondering about the bottomless mimosas and the new lady who came to the phone had told me they have been selling alcohol for about 3 days so I do not think the reviews/serch are accurate saying they have bottomless mimosas. This was just a phone call, I am happy I did not go to the restaurant and get this experience because I think it would have ended worse for my self read more

The service was lovely, everyone was really nice and we didnt have to wait long for our food. The biscuits and gravy were hefty and good. We made ourselves feel better with fruit on the sie which I really enjoyed because it wasnt your basic melon variety. Also, they let you take home coffee. read more

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You gotta get here early or after the rush because otherwise there's a nice little wait. And since they make everything fresh then it's understandable why there's a wait. This last time we came the service was great. Communicative and checking if things are all well. Sad news was they don't have the classic breakfast burger anymore. Heard that some people complained it was too spicy?! Those complainers ruined it for those of us that like spicy they made their sausage on that breakfast burger make you love no other sausage lol. Well the chorizo breakfast burger is the next in line that was hearty and yummy with the side of potato wedges. The children French toast and mini pancakes are always a hit. Great bfast spot in town. Parking might be a little tight so be ready to park near the lavandería. read more

The Scratch Room - Chorizo breakfast burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

10 out of 10 Loved this place we were staying in the area and decided to go here for breakfast, great choice It was pretty busy but we got seated quickly out waitress Nicole was awesome very funny and helped us pick our meals. Big portions everything was flavorful and good The banana loaf was fantastic My omelette was so good eggs were fluffy. Vegetable vegetables were delicious. My side of fruit was perfect. The country fried steak was so good. We literally had no complaints. Like I said, it was pretty busy in there, but you could still have a conversation and hear yourself. It was a great vibe. Everything was super good. I would definitely recommend this place and I would definitely go back. read more

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The Scratch Room 2415 W Lincoln Ave Anaheim, CA 92801 Brunch goals = unlocked! We hit up this spot and tried the red chilaquiles, chicken fried steak, and the French toast special with bananas... and wow, everything slapped! The chilaquiles had the perfect kick without being overpowering The chicken fried steak was crispy, juicy, and smothered in the dreamiest gravy The French toast with bananas? Straight-up dessert for breakfast vibes -- fluffy, sweet, and chef's kiss This place seriously delivers on flavor AND vibes. If you're looking for your next brunch spot, add this one to the list ASAP! read more

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First time here there were 5 of us we hadn't seen each other in a while and we were catching up. I was taking my time looking Over the menu they have a lot of good choices I didn't like that I felt I was being rushed to order waitress came three times and every time she seem to have an attitude that I wasn't ready to order it was around 12:30 and there was only two other tables not like it was overly full. Food was good but i definitely wouldn't come back simply because I felt rushed. read more

The Scratch Room - Corn beef hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

After dropping my car off to get serviced, we headed over here for breakfast. It was pouring rain and we decided we wouldn't wait longer than 15 minutes. Lucky for us, as soon as we walked up, a woman came outside and said "Just two of you? I have a table right here." We got the last open table at 9:45 AM on a Saturday. By the time we left there were at least 20 people outside waiting. For this place being as packed as it was, the service was great. We were there about 45 minutes and never had to wait for anything, everybody was totally on top of it. The food was very good. I had heard about their banana bread so I ordered a side of it, but the waitress told me it was already an option for my meal. This place is NOT messing around! I had the Original Eggs Benedict, it came with a choice of potatoes, hash browns or fruit, AND a side of toast, banana bread or biscuits and gravy. Wow! Banana bread came out first, a large slice, steaming hot, with yummy salty butter. We loved this, it reminded us of a cross between cornbread and a muffin, it was definitely more savory than sweet. My Original Eggs Benedict was very good, although I thought the sauce could be a bit richer in taste. The Canadian bacon was tender and flavorful, eggs poached perfectly, loads of well cooked potatoes, onions, and one, lonely piece of red bell pepper on the side. Husband got the Chorizo Bacon Burger, which the menu states is "chorizo seasoned bacon," so he was expecting bacon slices. What he got was loose chorizo crumbles that tasted like bacon. It was really tasty, but not what he was expecting. His hash browns were fine. The bill was $41 for our two meals and one iced tea. I think we would come back here again, not sure how long we would stick around if there was a long wait though. read more

The Scratch Room - Banana bread, Chorizo Bacon Burger, Original Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

Excellent service, server was super friendly and accommodating. Food was amazing, and hit the spot for sure. Come in around lunch time it was quiet but had a nice ambience. We came in looking for some great roasted potatoes, and we definitely found it. read more

The Scratch Room - Huevos Ranchero's (bottom) Country Egg Benedict (top) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

Country fried steak is really good Muffin was good Service was friendly & staff got my order correct Pretty busy place with lively people Perhaps best brunch in Anaheim Bottomless mimosas only on saturday Restaurant was clean read more

I'm always in search for new breakfast spots. I got the popeye omelet special that has bacon, mushrooms, and spinach along with the homemade banana loaf. The omelet was good. I wanted to love the banana loaf but it was a bit on the drier side. Service was great! I went right when they opened so not a lot of people but I never ran low on coffee and the server was attentive. Parking: no issues as they have a private lot. read more

The Scratch Room - Popeye omelet special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

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our server's name was karen and she was so sweet! she took great care of us. love the chill diner vibe and will definitely be back here again. read more

Scratch and sniff because this place smelled delicious, The Scratch Room in the city of Anaheim that is! Located in a small shopping plaza, with plenty of free parking, and easily accessible off of the 5 freeway exit Magnolia. We placed our name on the waiting list which was on a clipboard outside the front door and waited about 15 minutes, there were 4 other groups ahead of us. We were seated in a half booth table and happily sat down because I had this restaurant bookmarked for quite some time, many years, and finally had the chance to try this popular breakfast/brunch spot. I ordered the country fried steak which was a skillet with potatoes and 3 overeasy eggs, with a biscuit and gravy on the side (all come together for this meal), and was very filling. I enjoyed the batter of the country fried steak which was light and flaky, yet not too over the top with the breading and still allowed me to taste the thin steak without being too overpowering. The gravy for both the country fried skillet and the biscuit had nice small bits of sausage, would have appreciated a little more gravy, but still tasted great. So if you want to have a breakfast with a menu of many options from traditional to Mexican, then no need to scratch your head on where to go, just make your way to The Scratch Room! read more

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I ordered their California Benedict's with a side of hash-browns and a biscuit with gravy. Everything was super delicious!! The place looked extremely clean and I left wondering what other delicious sounding food items on the menu tasted like. I am not from the area so I won't know for a while but at least now I know a good breakfast spot for when I come back! read more

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The food was amazing! The CA eggs Benedict was perfection and the giant piece of banana bread that came with it, YUM!!! But the best part was the service. The ladies there were the best! Super friendly and amazing customer service. Highly recommend. Tried to get them to plant one in Corona. read more

The Scratch Room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

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We ended up here randomly after our og spot was a 45 minute wait on a Saturday morning and glad we did! We were seated right away. Ordered the Cali-Chicken Omelette w/ potatoes and my husband got the Hungry Man w/ pancakes. Everything was delicious and tasty! Portions are huge too so I def took mine to go. Really glad we tried this place. Restaurant is pretty big so it can accommodate big parties. Service is also wonderful!!! Servers are so kind and attentive even though it's busy. They try to connect with customers, which really gives that old school diner vibes. It makes people's day! Will definitely be back! read more

The Scratch Room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

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The food was horrible they served me strawberries and they were all rotten They gave me new strawberries but they were still rotten read more

Service was very friendly and efficient. Food was ok, nothing great. The french toast was better than the burrito for sure. Flavors were pretty bland. Pretty simple, one room restaurant with bare bone ceiling. Nothing fancy. The service far outweighed the rest! read more

The Scratch Room - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

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The Scratch Room is such a solid breakfast spot! The food is fantastic and the portions are absolutely massive. I got the chicken fried benedict and it was excellent. Everything on the menu looks amazing and it always hits the spot. The inside is super clean and the servers are awesome. They are always so friendly, quick, and really go out of their way to make sure you are taken care of. The manager even came out to check on us and was super nice, which I really appreciated. The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the hostess experience. When my wife and I arrived, she would not seat us until our full party was there, even though our family was literally right around the corner and there were plenty of tables open for a party of five. It was really hot outside and felt unnecessary. Thankfully, one of the servers stepped in, got us seated right away, and immediately brought water and coffee while apologizing for the wait. Once everyone arrived, they got our order in super fast and the food came out quickly. Every other time I have come here, the line has been out the door, which tells you just how popular this place is. With great food, huge portions, and amazing service, The Scratch Room is definitely worth the visit! read more

This place is amazing. The food is fantastic and the staff is incredible. The biscuits and gravy are *chef's kiss amazing and the corned beef hash is the best homemade hash I've ever had! Definitely one to save and come back too. We'll be bringing friends and family here in the future! read more

I love breakfast. They offer a lot of different options here and the portions are huge! Everything was tasty and delicious. So fresh and so hot when it came to the table. They were packed and busy, but the service was quick and they servers were friendly. It's a great place for families, it's spacious and comfortable. read more

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Came here for brunch on a Saturday. It was pretty packed, but I was able to get seated right away. They have a ton of different options on their menu. I ordered the CA chicken omelette and it was delicious! I chose the banana bread and my side and I'm still dreaming of it! It was the perfect amount of sweetness. The omelette was packed. Only thing I'd say was it was too much cheese clustered in one spot. The servers were attentive. I'd love to come back and try more from their menu! Only thing is that it was crazy loud in here I could barely hear my bf talking right in front of me. read more

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Wow! So impressed with the service and the delicious food! The wait was not even that long for a popular breakfast place. The food tasted excellent, was super hard to pick what I wanted to order. As a fitness girl, they also have healthy options. Their breads are soooo tasty. Gosh I highly recommend this place :) read more

The Scratch Room - Protein bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

I'm usually not the type to write comments but I wanted to bring this to other customers attentions since I don't see it mentioned. My sister and I were on our way to Disneyland and decided to grab some breakfast outside of the park. We saw that The Scratch Room had great reviews and decided to try them out. We ordered the protein bowl and chile verde omelette along with their scratch made loaf. The loaf was ahmazing! We loved it and paired with the salted whipped butter, perfect combo. The chile verde was good along with a side of potatoes were also tasty but the steak in the protein bowl was so hard to eat. It barely any taste to it and I added not only black pepper and salt but also Tabasco. The steak was raw and was full of veins I could not even chew through. I understand some pieces but EVERY single piece of meat is ridiculous. We later asked for the check and I had hope that when the server came to clear the table, maybe they would ask how the food was, seeing my plate full of unchewable steak but no... Then! When the server came back with our check we noticed after paying the total charged amount increased slightly so looking back at the check we notice they have a "3% surcharge on credit cards that is not greater than our cost of acceptance". Though it was also our fault for not taking out the check to double check, it would've been nice of a staff to mention it as they were walking off with our credit card to pay with. read more

The Scratch Room - Receipt of 3% surcharge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

The service was great. Food was delicious Coffee was always full. Good job. We will be back read more

Everything! The service! The food! Ambiance! Food was so good that I completely forgot to take a picture before I devoured it! Sandra knows the menu & if it's not there she will make it happen ! I wanted blueberry pancakes with the blueberries inside & on top! Sandra made it happen! She's awesome ! Ambiance was wonderful too! We will definitely be back! They have many great food options. Thank you "The Scratch Room". delicious! read more

The Scratch Room - Breakfast. Blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Delicious breakfast spot! We all loved our food - the standard pancakes, waffles, omelettes, or Mexican skillet options! Enjoyed by kids and adults alike. I tried the homemade banana bread and wasn't impressed, didn't taste very banana-y to me. I did like the waffle with fruit as well as the cali chicken omelet - delish! I appreciated the fruit side option for healthier options for people like me! It got quite busy during the time we were there, so service was quite slow but we had a great time! read more

Service was good. The server was very friendly and helpful with making recommendations. The portion size was good at an affordable price. The flavors were average in my opinion. I would return when in the area. read more

Excellent flavor and high-quality ingredients. The only minor drawback was the slightly messy presentation. Overall, I'd give it a solid 4.8/5. read more

The Scratch Room - My son's yummy breakfast sandwich and my steak, egg, and veggies plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

First time here. Food and service was great. Sandra was the sweetest, took care of us and answered our questions before we even asked. Their scratch loaf was 10/10 read more

The Scratch Room - banana bread aka scratch loaf - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anaheim, California

Time and time again Scratch room will remain as one of my favorite brunch spots! Service is very quick and friendly and are always kind enough to make recommendations or further explain menu items. Great for smaller parties since larger than 3 can take a very long time. It's always busy especially weekend mornings but definitely worth the wait. Oj freshly squeezed and yes served ice cold! I got that along with a Scratch omelette, eggs, cheese, sausage, bacon and spinach. Some orders come with either homemade biscuits and gravy or banana bread THE BEST IN TOWN HANDS DOWN! My friend got a house coffee and regular pancakes, he loved! Definitely can get pretty loud and noisy and a bit hard to have a conversation depending on where you're sitting. read more

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Found this on yelp & stopped for breakfast based on reviews. Food was amazing, and plentiful. Only wished I could have taken my leftovers with me. Breakfast burrito was wonderful !! Staff was very friendly and attentive. read more

A popular brunch place. Line can be long but moves pretty fast so wait time shouldn't be that bad. Love their extensive menu, a lot to choose from. Tried their corn beef egg benefit with potatoes and the breakfast burritos. Food comes out piping hot, fresh off the grill. Love their potatoes - crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside! read more