Delicious food and a huge selection for breakfast. We stopped here finally after being told about this place two years ago. The portions are big, so we shared the belly buster for breakfast and added hash browns. We selected the Belgian waffle and it was perfectly cooked. This was by far one of the best breakfast we have enjoyed in a while. The fresh brewed coffee was also delicious. We will definitely cow back when we visit again. read more

The worst home fries I've ever had unseasoned soggy grey and old. The waiter didn't bother to ask how our food was so we assumed he knew it wasn't good. Waiters uniform was covered in food and looked unsanitary. 2nd time here won't be back not worth it for the price. read more

Valerie’s Scratch Kitchen - Home fries - American Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

All four of us waited on by Yvonne a great waitperson!' The food was awesome. 2 of us had 3 egg omelets & two of us had pancakes. coffee, OJ & water. We will be back- large portions of everything arrived in short order. Oops I forgot to take pictures of our meals read more

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Super duper breakfast spot! There were 20-25 people waiting in line when we arrived. We were told it would be a 15min wait, but we were seated in only five minutes. If this place is THAT busy on a Wednesday morning, the rumors may be true. The waitress had coffee on our table as soon as we were seated & took our order. Even being as busty as they were, our meals were on the table in 6-7mins. My Greek omelet was as big as a burrito! It was excellent, as were the home fries & toast. My brother's eggs Benedict were perfection. They also have these round cinnamon bites freshly made for you, epic! The place is very "dinery" with a tiny bar at one end & a kitschy plate collection on the wall as you are greeted. I WILL be back! read more

Valerie’s Scratch Kitchen - check in - American Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

It was really nice inside the restaurant, but service and food left a lot to be desired. We had to flag our server down multiple times to order, get more napkins, and then finally to get the check. The pancakes were good, but the sandwich had a thick layer of plain boiled spinach that added an odd texture and no seasoning. read more

Valerie’s Scratch Kitchen - American Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

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Our party of 4 arrived on a busy Friday, lunch time, but the staff got us seated quickly and drinks (coffee, iced teas, waters) were brought out super fast. Two of us have been eating here for years - as well as ADB prior - so we know the menu and what the food is like. I strayed away from my usuals (eggs benny or the Ruben) and tried the Monte Cristo since I could not pick between sweet and savory on this day. Our food arrived quickly - and two of us in my party noticed a big difference in the homefries (soggy and tasted "off") and sure enough, when we asked they have changed the recipe. This change was not for the better. My sandwich was just ok, I won't order this again. I will stick with my usuals and sub out homefries. A friend's Greek salad looked great, everything fresh and she enjoyed it. Another inhaled the blueberry pancakes and had nothing but good things to say. read more

First time here. Right off the highway. Cute ambience. Bar inside. We had a great breakfast. The regular home fries had perfect consistency but lacked flavor. I had to add salt and some ketchup. Easy fix by adding salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the kitchen when cooking. My secret is using sazon seasoning mix. Overall, great place to visit. Serves lunch and breakfast. Has a parking lot. Great service with a friendly smile. read more

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I had high expectations when bringing the family for breakfast this morning. A lot of people have told me Valerie's is great and I needed to try it. This morning was very busy, as expected. I brought my mother, wife and 2 kids and have to say I was quite impressed. To start, they were quick to seat us even with a full house and we didn't have to wait long for drinks and appetizers. (The cider donut balls were a huge hit with my 3yo) I loved the atmosphere! Homie, and tastefully decorated making it feel like a nice breakfast spot, yet had plenty of seating. I ordered the special, (apple waffles of some sort) and they were great. My wife got the regular waffles, and noted they were slightly dry however she doesn't use syrup so I take that criticism with a grain of salt . The children seemed to be happy with their pancakes and eggs, and also loved the home fries I ordered for the table. We will be stopping by again. read more

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We have always been a fan of what was All-Day Breakfast and is now Valerie's Scratch Kitchen. Their updated location is a serious upgrade! The atmosphere is relaxed yet fresh with polished white subway tiles, mixed wood, and warm, friendly colors. We were warmly greeted by the hostess and other staff. Our waitress was great- just the right balance of personality and service. The real star, my friends, is the FOOD. We are fans of breakfast sandwiches and the breakfast panini did NOT disappoint! The sourdough bread serves as the perfect complement to fresh eggs, cheese, and your choice of meat (crispy bacon for hubby, ham for me). The blueberry pancake was absolutely the perfect mix of sweet and savory- and literally took up a whole plate! The portions are substantial. We could have split a panini, but kind of glad we didn't because it was SO good! Can't wait to go back again for more! read more

Valerie’s Scratch Kitchen - Breakfast panini with ham, egg, and cheese with homefries. Behind that is a blueberry pancake - American Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

Valerie's kitchen is right off the highway and it was a perfect stop for breakfast! There were three little tables outdoors, perfect as we had our little puppy. The service was rather slow, however it was very crowded. We ordered several dishes to share, including the homemade corned beef hash. I am a sucker for homemade corned beef hash! And my egg white Greek omelette with spinach, tomato, onion and feta was amazing! Huge portion of spinach, which I love! This restaurant definitely hit the spot! read more

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Valarie's is a win almost every single time. The only complaint that most people have, is that the place is a bit of an ice box. It's the same crew from All Day Breakfast down in Biddeford. They moved to the spot they are now near the Walmart a few years ago. Their menu is one of the best in Biddeford, and we keep going back, all the time, all the time!! And we will keep going back. There's almost always a wait any given day of the week, and that's for good reason. The inside is newly renovated and has barn chic decor and some unique paintings with various farm animals sitting around a kitchen table with the sign "eat" in between. It's quaint and sweet and the servers and staff are always delightful, efficient and flow well together. It's a restaurant trifecta for sure!! Great food! Great Service! Great Setting !!! read more

Valerie’s Scratch Kitchen - Awesome paintings !! - American Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

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Best breakfast spot in Biddeford - Hands Down! We used to frequent All Day Breakfast, and love this new location. The food is great, the people are even better. Pro tip: snag a bar seat and get in the conversation with the servers and locals! Everyone is kind, service is fast, people remember you. It's like coming home. Even if there's a wait, it's 100% worth it! Specials are always changing and so good! read more

A few things: First the waiter. At the very beginning of our order, I asked if we could split the bill into two checks between the two sets of couples. He said that was fine. At the end of the meal, he gave us one check, said he could split 50/50 but would not split it any other way. Which would've been fine had he expressed right when I asked, since he clearly knew what I meant. He was also very rude to a boy at the table behind us saying "come on Buddy, I don't have time for this, you need to make a choice". Which, I get being frustrated that you're busy, but there's an appropriate way to handle that situation. And mind you, he wasn't there for more than two minutes to take that order. Then the food. I ordered a monte cristo and the French toast was basically bread pudding, it was soggy and undercooked to the point where it was inedible so I only ate the ham and cheese on the inside. My wife got an omelet and there were eggshells in it. We didn't return the food or say anything about it because it wasn't worth it, but all of that together, we just won't be returning. Just bad vibes, service, and food. Would not recommend. read more

We stopped here for brunch on our way to Bar Harbor. There was a little bit of a wait. The food was delicious. We had a little bit of everything. Omelet, sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes. Mine came with two pancakes-they let me get two different flavors Blueberry and a chocolate chip. Service was good too! It was a hoppin place on a Sunday. You should try it if you are in the area. read more

Very disappointed in our breakfast regarding the home fries. This wasn't the first occurrence. We thought prior it was just an incident. The home fries taste more like a potato diced and warmed up. First time we ever experienced home fries cooked as such. Usually they're fried and don't taste like a baked potato or boiled warmed up after dining. The servers are great as well as nice restaurant. Just we were three and all had the same experience with our order of home fries. We all ordered a breakfast that was expensive but the breakfast was a disapointment...this was more than once occurrence. read more

The eggs be eggs Benedict was good, and the homemade corn beef was nice. The home fries on the side were very mushy and didn't have much flavor I would have been ok without them. The coffee was fresh. Seems like a popular place every table was full when I arrived. read more

Valerie’s Scratch Kitchen - Irish eggs Benedict with Homemade Hash - American Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

Our first visit was this past holiday weekend and, while very busy, service was amazing and the food was ON POINT. We were a party of 5 and everyone got a different breakfast and everyone was 100% pleased with their meal. From waffles to eggs (various ways) to pancakes, home fries, sausage, bacon - all were delicious! We are looking forward to going back. I can't lie - I wish breakfast was the inexpensive "treat" it once was, but all in all, great value for the price (great portions for certain). Be "forewarned," the pancakes are delightfully ENORMOUS. read more

Very cool spot. What stands out the most is the ambiance (cozy but also very clean!) and the service. The folks were so warm and welcoming! The food was also delish. I loved the veggie Benedict. Their English muffins are homemade and SOOOO much better than anything you can get at a store. Stop in! read more

Valerie’s Scratch Kitchen - 2 eggs scrambled with bacon and hash browns - American Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

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Valerie's is one of my favorite places for a great breakfast. Lots of choices on the menu, great pancakes, real maple syrup, good coffee. Sorry to say, I was a little disappointed today. I've become GF, so no pancakes but a Greek omelette with home fries, and sausages. The home fries were barely warm, as were the sausages. The omelette was supposed to have tomatoes in it, there were just 3 small chunks, only discovered with the last 3 bites. Perhaps there is a new cook. It was not too busy, as it was 10 am on a Thursday. Maybe just an off day. The staff is phenomenal, extremely friendly and prompt with more coffee. I will visit again as the food is generally great!!@ read more

Great service, the waiter had a joyous whimsy. Eggs Benedict was great and home style potatoes weren't bad either. Reasonably priced too. read more

Valerie’s Scratch Kitchen - Eggs Benedict florentine - American Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

Waitress was very friendly despite having lot of tables to take care of while we ate. Nice choice of food on an extensive menu. We were there for breakfast and enjoyed it very much. The restaurant is up on the hill near the entrance to Walmart in Biddeford. Easy to miss but worth the trip. Restaurant has a nice little bar and has a local flavor to it. We'll be back sometime for dinner. read more

Stopped in today for lunch while in the area for business. I've passed this spot many times and this was the first opportunity I had to pop in. I was greeted with a warm friendly smile and sat at the counter/bar. The ambiance is very welcoming, sort of comfort farmhouse style. Service was very attentive. I could tell that most patrons were locals/regulars. The staff knew everyone by name. I got the chicken pesto panini. It came out on sourdough with side of seasoned fries. Everything was delicious and was enough for 2 meals (I took half home). Seriously couldn't be happier and then the bill...omg...it was very reasonable! Had 2 delicious meals worth for less than what McDs would cost. Amazing! I will definitely be back! read more

My work orders from here often. There really isn't anything for me as I am vegan, but my co-workers all love it. I'm hoping they'll add a vegan option for me soon, but if not, it's all good. I don't mind eating home fries! (don't think that i can have the baked beans, I think they have bacon). But, great job overall for the rest of my workplace colleagues, they love it. read more

Want to know how you can be sure the diner will have good food? Look for surly waitresses that get nicer over the course of the meal. This place had 3, and the best blueberry pancakes I've ever had. No frills diner with good food. read more

Valerie’s Scratch Kitchen - Blueberry pancakes, hash browns, bacon eggs and sausage - American Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

My partner and I were excited to try this place, the ambiance of the resturant was cool and our server was attentive and friendly. Sadly, the food did not meet our expectations. I ordered the corned beef hash Benedict which is my go to at most diners/brunch joints. They gave the option to do canned corned beef or house made with a $5 up charge. I went for the house made and not only did they barely put any hash on it, the meet was under seasoned and the eggs were over cooked(not runny at all but not completely hard boiled kind of like a failed attempt to soft boil). The hollandaise was broken and slightly sweet which threw me off. The home fries were well cooked but did not have any seasoning so I put plenty of Tabasco on them. My girlfriend got the Greek omelette which came with home fries and a plethora of toast options (we chose marble)--the omelette was lackluster but not bad. They put an excessive amount of whole kalamata olives in it which my partner described as "weird and overpowering ". The best thing out of the two dishes was the toast with butter. read more

Food to die for. Superb service. Relaxing ambience. Simply the best eggs Benedict ever!

The servers were pleasant and attentive. Nice clean place with lots of seating. Food was good but didn't blow me away.

Valerie's took the space of Dennys & completely remodeled it giving it a modern farmhouse feel. I went at a busy time but the wait wasn't long. My stomach was growling reading over the menu and I decided on a Mexican Omelette. Let me tell you this omelette was cooked perfectly! The home fries were good as well as my iced coffee. The service was friendly and the prices fair. I can't wait to go back and try something else! read more

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Had been a weekly regular for at least a year. Prices kept going up which was understandable to a degree. However, Last time I went in my bill was $18.00(!) for 2 scrambled eggs,( no hash browns or breakfast meat) a muffin & coffee. When I questioned the waitress she just said, "our prices increased ". Sorry but that's crazy. You lost a regular customer... read more

The trifecta is in; food, service, atmosphere Great place for breakfast, servers are fun, place is clean. This was our second trip in and it will not be our last. read more

Food is good although not so flavorful. Service was great! Ambiance of the restaurant was good. Nice little breakfast spot! read more

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Everything is made fresh to order. The blueberry pancakes are amazing and the omelets stuffed with fresh veggies. The coffee is good too. There are so many choices it's a bit overwhelming! I highly recommend. read more

Randomly stopped here on the drive home from Maine. Glad we did - good service and food was great. Not overly greasy like some breakfast spots can be, we ordered a good array of different foods and everything was fantastic. Would definitely stop here again, the next time on purpose read more

Geat old school breakfast/lunch joint! Very reasonable prices and the food is delicious! Be prepared to wait 5-30 min but it is worth the wait! read more

Great location & plenty of parking available. Valerie's is a great spot to grab breakfast & lunch! They have great breakfast plates, lunch selection & make a real good BLT. The service is great, fast & efficient. Each time I've come to visit the staff has been polite & friendly. read more

I admit to being fussy about my tuna melts. There's only one place in southern Maine where I'd return for an encore, and this place isn't it. Friendly good service, busy but not loud, very reasonable prices. I just wish the sandwich and home fries (made the mistake of substituting for fries) had more flavor. read more

Food was not great. Overcooked waffles, near raw bacon, pancakes were like cardboard, and the home fries tasted like the potatoes weren't washed. Would not recommend at all. read more

Watch the price, folks. Went there today for lunch. Wife had a cheeseburger with fries, and had chef salad with chicken,with a side of fries. And two PEPSI's...$42 plus tip. Waitress zipped around, only two for the whole place which they say is normal. Will think twice before we go again.. read more

always awesome ,we're always there every time we visited our daughter in maine, food always great,service always excellent read more

Valerie’s Scratch Kitchen - beef hash brown - American Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

The staff is amazing- very friendly. Food is good and fast. -win win- you can't go wrong here.