Stopped in for brunch around 10:30 p.m. and found the place a bit busy, but well-maintained and…read morewelcoming, with family members running the front of house. The atmosphere felt genuine and community-driven. The food was the highlight-easily one of the most creative, thoughtful, and flavorful breakfast experiences I've had in the area in a long time. The originality of the dishes really stood out. The grits, in particular, were excellent-something that's surprisingly easy to get wrong, but they executed perfectly. One of the most impressive aspects was the takeout quality. I ordered a meal to go and didn't eat it until 15-20 minutes later, yet it still held up incredibly well-no reheating needed. That level of consistency is hard to achieve. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot to friends and colleagues. If you're unsure what to order, their Instagram page is worth checking out for inspiration

The food here is DELICIOUS. Casual atmosphere. Dine in or pick up. Service is friendly and prompt…read more The catfish dinner is very tasty. Crispy and well seasoned.

One of our favorite brunch spots! Walk in an order at the counter, they will give you a table…read morenumber and bring out your food! Load up on delicious jams and butters at the Jam bar! Everyone enjoyed their food as always! The staff was very friendly and made rounds to check on us and clean tables quickly so no one had to wait for a spot to open up! The biscuits are so good! I really enjoyed their cheddar jalapeño one! Vanilla Latte Fat Boy Old School Breakfast Huevos Rancheros Munchkin Platter

There's nothing better on a chilly Northeast Ohio day than a crispy piece of chicken on a…read morebiscuit--and that's exactly what brought me back to Fisher's Biscuits in Fairlawn today. I'd been here once before, but this time I returned with a friend. I ordered the Hen Solo--just a biscuit and a piece of chicken--and honestly, if you've ever had a certain famous fast-food chicken biscuit, this is the elevated, hand-fried, house-made version. The chicken was perfectly crisp and flavorful, and the biscuit? Flaky, buttery, and clearly fresh. You can tell by the layers alone. One of my favorite touches was the butter bar--whipped butter, honey butter, maple butter, plus jellies ranging from classic to bold (including habanero and even ghost chili!). Such a fun and thoughtful detail. My friend ordered the Silence of the Hams, a playful take on eggs and ham: a fresh flaky biscuit, fried egg, two generous pieces of grilled ham, and melted cheese dripping beautifully over the sides. Comfort food done right. For dessert (because how could we not?), we shared their famous Vicious Beignets--stuffed with cinnamon-cream cheese filled, layered in a bowl with whipped cream, powdered sugar, and fresh strawberries. Absolutely indulgent and worth every bite. The restaurant was clean and busy, yet ordering was easy. Miriam at the counter was incredibly helpful and explained that the yellow items on the menu board highlight fan favorites--such a smart idea. She was also happy to customize anything we wanted. A side note I appreciated: on my previous visit, I noticed they offer a full gluten-free menu, which my husband (who is gluten-free) enjoyed tremendously. On our way out, I chatted with Jonas, Director of Operations. He was genuinely excited about our experience and even gave me his card for future questions. He also let a little secret slip--Medina is getting a Vicious Biscuits soon! For those making the drive to Fairlawn or Akron now, it looks like you'll have one closer to home before long... though I may still make the drive just to visit again. Highly recommend. Warm food, welcoming staff, and comfort done exceptionally well.

I had to wait 20 minutes for a seat at the bar on a Friday morning, and I'm glad to say the wait…read morewas worth it! I ordered the biscuit & gravy ($16) and one kids pancake ($5). Both were delicious! The biscuit was perfectly buttery, and it was covered in a rich, flavorful mushroom gravy and came with scrambled eggs. It was filling but somehow not too heavy. I licked my plate clean. The pancake was also wonderful. It was topped with a thin layer of rhubarb jam that brought a nice tartness along with a dollop of sorghum butter and whipped cream, and served with Ohio maple syrup on the side. I could have easily had a whole stack of the pancakes. The staff was friendly, and though the place was busy, the service was efficient. Excited to come here again! Note - if you use a credit card, it does come with a 3% service fee.

Juneberry Table was beyond fabulous. My son and I went together, and from the moment we walked in,…read morethe energy was amazing. The place was packed, but the wait for a table was no problem at all--it was clearly worth it. I ordered the French toast (and calling it that doesn't do it justice). It was apple cinnamon toast layered with sweetened cream cheese, Ohio maple syrup, and Nolan's milk bread--and it was beyond anything I've ever tasted. Every bite had my taste buds popping. I couldn't finish the whole plate, but only because I was full, not because I wanted to stop. The space itself is small, cozy, and incredibly charming--cute, quaint vibes that make the whole experience feel warm and special. Truly an unforgettable brunch. I'm already dreaming about going back.

Very friendly hardworking staff who seem to like what they do and where they work. Their croissant…read morebreakfast sandwich is so so good and I love that you can add veggies to it. I prefer sitting at the breakfast bar and people watching - fantastic way to start your day with a bloody Mary or 4 - I love the Curry Mary!

Saturday morning so you already know it's a wait.... But it actually wasn't too bad!! Service is…read morenice and fast.... Bathroom could need some attention I got the Twofer 2 pancakes 2 eggs any style 2 meats- I was soooo disappointed the pancakes were cooked on the same grill as other food and you can actually see the black speckles on my flavorless limp pancakes the eggs were cold the sausage was chill I didn't even bother to tell waiters to warm up food for what? I try to stay positive but dammmnnnnn I took my my daughter and granddaughter it's my daughters fault lol we agreed on First Watch but somehow ended up there.... Smh I just was here last year what could've happened in the 8-10 months but imma pass..... my feelings hurt this placed used to be soooo good!!! Afraid not anymore!!! Even the orange juice was lacking flavor just tasteless lukewarm burnt food

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.

Breakfast consisting of a good pancake and a dollop of lemon curd on top is just plain delicious!…read more Wish they were open longer!! Breakfast for dinner!

Always love first watch! We went on New Year's Day, one of the only places open and sat at the…read morebar/counter to dine. Food and options (especially for GF) are plentiful. Service is usually fine - even though it does seem like this place is perpetually understaffed trying to keep up with walk ins since they don't take reservations. We don't mind waiting and always tip extra because they do work hard. So happy this is in our community now. Food is flavorful and the portions are big. Drinks are premade so just be mindful of that if you're someone who's critical of that type of a thing (pretty standard at a breakfast spot!).

Wonderful food, friendly and fast staff, reasonable prices with large portions. Highly recommendread more

I have loved the Valley Café ever since I was a young girl. They have a large variety of options,…read morefriendly staff, and excellent food that never disappoints. I love their food, the Harvey is one of my favorite sandwiches, and yesterday I also tried their vegetable soup, and it was delightful. It's a great place for breakfast or lunch.

This place was recommended to me by the Yelp! Community as one of the "Top 100 Breakfast Places" in…read morethe whole U.S.! I was NOT disappointed... the food was delicious, and unique. We sat at the bar counter and the service was fast, friendly, and welcoming. We went on a Monday morning, and the place was pretty busy - we didn't have to wait for a table or anything, but 85% of the tables were definitely taken. You can see the kitchen from the bar, and there is a small "take out" window where they run a Drive-Tru from. Such a great idea, and it seemed like a very smooth operation! As you enter the Blue Door Cafe, immediately to your left is a small Bakery Service counter, with a beautiful display case. It smells so good in there! The menu was very unique, but packed with lots of delicious options, and we were told that the menu changes frequently, based on seasonal availability of locally sourced ingredients. I'm not so good with words, but let me say this: Everything was incredible! Fresh, made-to-order, and delicious! I will let the pictures do the talking

Love the vibes of this place! I wish I didn't leave so full,…read moreso that I would have wanted to take home something from that display at the front. I got the biscuits and gravy, and my mom got the avocado toast. The biscuits and gravy plate is HUGE. Two amazing biscuits, tasty gravy, although it had a little too much sweetness for my preference. And I can't remember if I ordered the eggs, or if it came with it. The potatoes were fine, nothing extremely special. I'm not local, but whenever I come in town my family LOVES to bring me here. I'd like to come try the dinner menu before giving them 5 stars. But I'm definitely a fan, and will be happy to go back anytime I'm in town:) Thanks for having me! See ya next time.

Amazing food and coffee. Service was great. Christmas…read moredecorations really made our morning. New owners are doing a great job.

I really had high hopes for this place. The atmosphere is bright, cute and cheery. After ordering…read morecoffee the only thing they had out as far as creamer was French vanilla. We had to ask for regular, and I know that's not a huge deal but not everyone wants a flavored creamer so why not have a couple to choose from already out? Our waitress whom was nice, asked if we were ready to order or needed more time after bringing the coffee to us and we weren't ready so she said she'd be back and to take our time. At least 15-20 minutes later she returned, she had forgotten about us. I should mention there was enough staff out front and it wasn't busy. Ok, fine. I ordered there social breakfast and my husband made his own omelet. Not much to choose from. He initially wanted cheese, sausage, onion and green peppers. They don't have green peppers but have jalapeños. He asked what they do have and she mentioned mushrooms and cucumbers. He passed on any other veggie. We got our breakfast within reasonable time. My scrambled eggs, home fried and bacon were quite dry. My husbands omelet was without cheese and our waitress finally came over to ask how things were and left quickly so my husband couldn't say anything. This one is on my list of, "never to return" unfortunately.

I was in the area and this place caught my eye because of its cute, full of character exterior. The…read moreBake Shop in Ghent is tucked away and has a wonderful front and side patio/porch to sit on which really made the vibe great. I got in there about 30 minutes before closing so they were pretty cleared out of stuff and they mentioned how they stop serving lunch/sandwhiches 30 minutes before closing so just a heads up on that. The service was great and the two ladies behind the counter were friendly and helpful. It appeared that some of their refrigerated items may be bought for sale and not baked in house but all their baked goods in that case were made by them and had a large selection of baked goods from breads, biscotti, bars, tarts, cakes, and more. it also looks like they offer made to order/custom cakes so that is pretty cool! Although not pictured, we tried several macarons and they had a subtle flavor, nothing overpowering which was nice. We also tried their mini tarts in lemon and cherry, as well as their apple crumble in phyllo dough. This was interesting and I have never seen it wrapped in phyllo dough. We also tried the carrot cake which after unpacking it, I do not believe it was made in house as it was part of the other refrigerated goods. Everything was light and pretty tasty. I would give this place a try if you are in the area as it has a lot of charm and variety of goods so I am sure you can find something you will enjoy!

Got cake on the fly, only one appeared to be out, tasted good (marble with chocolate pudding?) but…read morecake part was a bit dry. Very affordable, maybe this was a couple days old. Would try some other stuff, had donuts, cookies, ice cream cakes