I've been to Scratch in Independence a handful of times, but this is my first time finally writing…read morea review and it's well deserved because this place never disappoints. I met a friend for breakfast this morning, and everything from start to finish was spot on. I ordered the Sweet Jalapeño Sandwich: an English muffin piled with jam, bacon, an egg cooked over medium, and cheddar, served with home fries. It was the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and just a little kick. My friend stuck with her usual: the Banana & Bourbon Caramel Bread Pudding French Toast, topped with fresh bananas and their homemade bourbon caramel sauce, plus a side of pork belly. It looked incredible and, according to her, tasted just as good as it always does. We arrived just a few minutes after they opened at 8:00 and were seated right away. The service was friendly, attentive, and very prompt without feeling rushed. Scratch has such a great casual, local diner feel, but with a menu that's anything but ordinary. The portions are generous, the flavors are unique, and the quality is consistently excellent. Definitely a go-to spot for breakfast or brunch...you really can't go wrong here.

This is the second time I've visited Scratch. The first was roughly 12-18 months ago. Both visits…read morewere awesome. The restaurant has a pleasant, bright, family diner ambiance. White walls, glass windows in front, a few things hung on the walls. Not fancy, but pleasant. Very clean. The food is phenomenal. I've been dreaming about their biscuits and gravy since my last visit. Still perfect. The home fry-style potatoes are what a lot of places try to serve but fail at miserably. They are crispy AND fluffy! Yum! My scrambled eggs were not at all greasy or oily. My iced tea was delicious and refreshing. My lovely wife had the chorizo hash, which I tried. Oh, my. So good. And the chipotle crema on top was just perfect. They have excellent diner coffee here as well. My service experience was immaculate the first time and just OK today. He was fine initially, but I feel like he kind of forgot about us after he checked on our food. We were stuck way in the back. Maybe he was on a break, which is fine. I spent time as a waiter in two different restaurants, so I'm sympathetic, but I did not get a drink refill, and I wanted one pretty badly. This is one of my favorite breakfast spots, and it feels like a hidden gem.

It's clear this place has been around for a long time. It was busy, but the service was really…read moregreat. Our server was amazing - so outgoing and friendly. It was obvious she had been doing it a long time. The food was pretty good. Not much to say about it! The regular drip coffee was not good. It kind of the tasted like water. Overall it was a good experience, but nothing really wow'd me. Good place to try though! Overall rating: 3.8/5 stars

Hubby and I wanted to try a different restaurant on our weekend getaway. Pleasantly surprised…read more Friendly workers, food was out quickly and good portions.

My husband and I went to eat at the bar for a quick dinner before going to see a movie. To our…read moredelight, Blythe and Laura were both bartending and were fabulous as always!! They give excellent service and even remember my favorite food order from years ago! Food was yummy as always as well. This is one of our favorite spots.

I went to this location with coworkers for our Employee Appreciation Dinner and I had the wings…read more. I really did like them. They're delicious. Also, there is a slight "kick" but definitely bearable. The calamari was good as well. We sat on the patio and regretfully, I didn't go inside (too full) but overall, I'm willing to visit again as I stay relatively close.

LA Pete's is an amazingly good breakfast spot. All fresh ingredients served daily. Good sized…read moreportions too. The eggs and bacon are never greasy and the bacon comes thick sliced. They get you in and out. The service is excellent. Never have to wait or watch for servers. Cool place. Simple. No gimmicks or cheesy decor.

We stopped her for breakfast with the family. There were 6 of us. For parties 6 or more they will…read morenot split the check, just a heads up on that. The service was good, the food was ok. It's definitely has the old times feel to the place. The menu is different it's not your ordinary breakfast menu so if you are looking for something different maybe check it out. I personally won't not go back because it just wasn't anything to write home about in my opinion.

Hostess-Good Servers-Great…read moreBartender-Superb Food-INCREDIBLE If you go thru the Cleveland area and don't get some corned beef at Slymans you are doing yourself a disservice! Above anywhere in NY, and any place we have tried, Slymans is much MUCH BETTER!!! I can't explain, but...you will thank me! I challenge anyone to find better. We live in Florida and always save one meal for our corned beef, when we visit up north. Yummers!!!

How disappointing. The corned beef was bland and like something from the grocery store. Also had…read morethe pastrami, so bland. The fries were so so. Service was good, only reason for 2 stars. Simons deli and restaurant is so much better than here.

I stopped in with a great friend yesterday and enjoyed a beautiful 18 oz ribeye with potatoes and…read moreasparagus, paired with an incredible bottle of 2015 Marcassin Pinot Noir. The waitresses took amazing care of us, 10/10 service. I highly recommend coming here if you have a special night with someone, or even just a nice treat to yourself.

The tiramisu was amazing. Don't skip out…read more Other highlights: chicken parm, tuna and bolognese. Waitress (Karen) was very informative and kind!

It's coffee and soup flight season at the Little Birdie Wine Nest an adorable hidden gem with…read moreeverything you could want all in one! Enjoy the coffee shop, wine shop, grazing boards, flat breads and more in the store front! Check out their craft workshops, events and live music! Love supporting this female owned spot! We sat at a booth and looked over the extensive menu before going up to the counter to order. They luckily weren't very busy so we didn't wait long at all for our food and drinks. Kinda pricy for what you get hence the 4 star review but overall a good experience. Plenty of parking in the lot available. Pear Bellini Mimosa Savory Snacks Grazing Board Cold Brew Flight Seasonal Soup Flight

Update! This place still rocks. Bathroom seems fixed. LOL! Still have lots of choices both wine and…read morecoffee. Staff is still nice. Selection of wines is great! Events are listed on-line. They also have a lot of little accessories which are cute. I'd say the only issue is that price tags are not on everything. So I had to keep asking how much a bottle of wine was. So if they can add price stickers and shelf labels that be solved. Not everything is marked. On Sundays there is no wine drinking and no wine selling so you have to do that the rest of the week. Check this place out!

Thought we'd try something new so we decided to come and check this place out. The food looked…read moredelicious based on the photos. When we arrived, we were with somebody in a wheelchair and they had the ramp blocked for handicap which is why I gave 4 stars. The staff was nice and tried to accommodate us. We made it work. The place was packed. The food was good had good flavor. The bread that comes with pasta tasted like burnt toast. The server was new but he did a great job and kept checking on us making sure our drinks were full. They had a large screen with basketball ball game on and good vibe. The bartender told us they are here just for a few more months then moving or closing. But if you have a chance check it out you should.

Don't bother if you're handicap. Bartender also wasn't very friendly…read more It's a bar with a few tables on the back and enclosed patio to smoke

Great food. Great service. Family owned. Good portions and good prices. Can't go wrong here!! They…read morehave a soup and salad bar in addition to a big menu.

Our go-to for breakfast. Great food fast. Awesome service. Love the thick-cut french toast.read more

Bob Evans Rockside never misses, and this visit was no exception…read more The food was absolutely amazing -- hot, fresh, and exactly what you want from a good breakfast. I had the hotcakes, 2 meats, eggs, and home fries, and they were kind enough to swap my bacon and sausage for the pot roast. Yes, pot roast for breakfast -- and it did not disappoint! I also loved that the new lemonade was refillable. Little things like that make a big difference. My significant other had the fish sandwich and fries, and he thoroughly enjoyed every bite. But the real star of this visit? Our server, Cory. This man was BUSY -- like, genuinely moving -- and not once did it break his flow. He was attentive, knowledgeable, polite, and still found time to check in on us throughout the meal. That kind of energy and dedication is rare, and it made the entire experience feel special. Cory, you are exactly the kind of person a restaurant needs. Great service is what keeps people coming back, and you've got it in abundance. Keep shining! I'm giving this visit a 10 out of 10 -- because of the food AND because of Cory. We'll definitely be back.

The experience today was trash. I tried to call ahead to let them know that I was running behind on…read morepickup (as a courtesy). I was on hold for 7 minutes, and I hung up. Upon arrival, there was no hostess present, so I walked past to the carryout area. One customer was ahead of me, and a cashier walked away. She never returned, but yelled to the customer that she had 2 more times being prepared. I watched who seemed to be a manager walk up ans proceed to check out customers from the dining area, who I had been waiting for about 10 minutes ahead of. He never greeted me, nor looked my way. After another 5 mins he walked back over and asked was I cashing out, or picking up. I gave my name and he handed me the bag. He never apologized for the wait, or even thanked me for stopping in. I arrived 2:42p, I did not leave until 3:06p. The food was obviously cold when I got it, and my son's French fries in his chicken tender kids meal were, sparse and tough. I've never had an issue like this with Bob Evans before. I will never be back to this location, if at all. There are too many mom and pop places, to choose from.