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.

Service was good. Food was fresh and tasty and large serving size. Only improvement would be if…read morethe OJ was freshly squeezed.

Good food and lovely waitresses :) we went back 2 mornings in a row on our trip through town…read more - this is a delayed review from April 2024

This place isn't for everyone. If you choose price over quality, you'll think it's ridiculously…read moreoverpriced. If you don't value the difference between well-prepared food and bad, you'll also balk. My in-laws would have hated it: "They want me to pay $11 for three eggs, bacon, home fries and toast?!?! I can get a dozen eggs for $2.50 and a pound of bacon for $3.50 at Aldis..." My sister thinks of food as fuel. She's fine with breakfast at McDonalds, or whatever diner is closest to where she's staying. She'll also microwave a can of hash and a frozen omelet. Her husband is always dieting; he'd say the portions are too big. If you like to eat-- and you care about what you eat-- Southside diner is pretty wonderful. Everything is made from scratch. Portions are large. The recipes are flavorful and uniquely spiced (even the coffee is from a local roaster). This has positives and negatives; you might or might not agree with the decisions made in a recipe. For example, the "breakfast tacos" contain fried eggs, chorizo, red onion, pepper jack cheese, pineapple, chipotle sauce & cilantro (the last one means I can't touch it-- cilantro tastes like soap to me). On the other hand, I love their take on corned beef hash. Also, if this matters (not everyone cares) the pancake batter is different than the waffle batter. Because the kitchen is enormously busy, they get enough practice with unusual orders that they can deliver many things other diners whiff on. Like your eggs over medium or poached? No problem. They know how to make hollandaise, too. We enjoy having breakfast, so we can't speak to the burgers or salads. The four soups we've tried have all been good-to excellent. We often get a sandwich or two to go. The things that cost them a star : They're almost always really busy, so it can be difficult attracting the attention of a server is you need something, or something went wrong. The buttering of the toast is erratic. And, while I understand the need to make a profit, the cost of some of the add-one are high. 75 cents to add onions (not grilled) to an omelet? $3 to add blueberries or chocolate chips to your pancakes? Ouch (Strawberries or bananas I get.) It's still worth the trip. And the cost.

We loved this place so much, we went there twice the week we were in town. The owner is such a…read morewelcoming, personable guy. Staff is incredibly friendly as well. Food is FRESH, healthy options... DELICIOUS!! Patio out back was lovely. Add a good white wine n it was even better. We had the seared tuna appetizer, the cauliflower appetizer, charcuterie board, falafel, tabouli, shishtawook salad (my favorite, I think), artichoke dip, pasta wi shrimp...Everyone LOVED their food. Don't wait, GO! Go NOW!! This is a gem of a place. Feeds your stomach but also feeds your soul :)

In the Weeds, seats in a unasuming site. Don't be put off. Our group of friends all enjoyed our…read moremeals at In the Weeds. The mussels were fresh and the broth with the wonderful withfresh bread was just as good as the mussels. The calamari was tender and lightly fried with a tasty aioli. The shrimp in the shrimp pasta was perfectly cooked. The reason for 4 stars due to the beverages. The bottle of Chardonnay was not chilled, same as the beers. Plus the one cocktail ordered was not prepared as requested. Plan to return next time in the area.

Food is good. Service is just excellent and very fast and very very pleasant Just love to go for…read moregood breakfast. Atmosphere is great and quiet Thank you

Went for brunch and orderd a simple egg, waffles, sausage with grits. The atmosphere was inviting…read moreand the service was speedy. However ny grits which came in a very small bowl had more cheese than grits. We could not eat them. That simple breakfast with a coffee ran me about $30. Outside of the grits and price, first watch is still one of my favorite brunch spots.

Heading to Milwaukee and after some research while in the nearby rest stop on I80, we decided to…read moredivert here for lunch. We were very glad that we chose Creekside - the service was super friendly and accommodating. My girlfriend had the lunch portion of the pecan chicken and found it to be a generous amount - they allowed her to sub in different sides too. I had the Philly wrap with regular fries and enjoyed it - a little bit of spice from the peppers. Price was decent for a good quality lunch, a nice view and friendly service.

a local family owned restaurant with views of Chippewa Creek featuring an extensive menu,…read morephenomenal bourbon list and incredible desserts! We sat in the bar area as we didn't have a reservation on a busy Saturday night but we didn't have to wait at all! Our server Jack gave excellent recommendations with fast and friendly service! The whiskey glaze was so light on the salmon for the perfect touch of sweetness, not like those heavy syrupy glazes at some restaurants. I was able to substitute one of my sides for green beans that were cooked and seasoned perfectly! The short ribs were fork tender and bursting with flavor. We will absolutely be back! I definitely will make a reservation to have a water view next time! Plenty of parking available in the shared lot. Aperol Spritz Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned Double Eagle Rare Whiskey Grilled Salmon French Onion Short Ribs

Great, relaxing place. Good coffee and food. Desserts are delicious and there are many coffee…read moreflavors.

Have not been in here for a little bit so decided to stop in and check it out. It's a very cute and…read morecozy coffee shop with soothing music playing throughout it. This definitely is more of a traditional quiet cafe rather then one where there is lots of people working/headphones on, etc. They offer cheesecakes, cakes and more by the slice or I believe you can purchase the entire thing. They also offer sandwiches/wraps and other made to order items if that's what you're looking for. I'm not exactly sure which goods are baked in house and which are bought from a place but regardless it's great they offer such variety. Everything tasted really good. The cold salads sit in a case so you can look at them before ordering. I recommend the apple caramel cheesecake although it's not pictured. The prices for coffee are very good and I enjoy the styrofoam cup as it keeps drinks hot and cold. They also give very nice glasses/mugs if you choose to dine in and ask for your drinks to be prepared that way. The food is also priced pretty fairly, and the slices of cakes are a bit pricy at 7.99 but you get a very large portion.

I am a diner aficionado. I'm currently living in Greensboro, NC. The diners in this area can't hold…read morea candle to the diners in Cleveland. And of the Cleveland diners European's Best is the best. European's best is clean. The staff is friendly. And the customers are generally pleasant. The food is prepared with care. The value is unmatched! I miss Cleveland. And I miss European's best.

How nice to have a European pastry bakery AND a European restaurant all in one! I had a late…read morebreakfast and was seated immediately in a two-top booth. The staff are very friendly and help create a homey atmosphere. It was hard to choose what to eat, as the menu items all looked amazing, but I went with the pork schnitzel with paprikas sauce, two eggs, home fries, and toast and a side of smoked Slovenian sausage. I wanted to try the crêpes, but was too full. The portions are hearty and very reasonably priced. Everything was delicious. The pork schnitzel was tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The paprikas sauce was a nice accompaniment. The home fries are homemade and come fried on the griddle so the outside is crispy and the inside light and fluffy. The coffee was delicious. Very rich, mellow flavor. I'll definitely be back. Those European pastries beckon!

Decent average food, family-friendly ambiance, and average service…read more We decided to give this place a try while we were in the area looking for breakfast. We ordered the Potato Pancake Platter with a side of fruit cup and coffee. The eggs were okay, and the potato pancake was actually delicious. It was more like a hash brown cooked in pancake batter, which worked really well. I didn't care much for the bacon since it was too thin for my liking. The coffee was average, and the fruit cup was underwhelming. Overall, the food wasn't anything extraordinary, just average, or maybe even slightly below average.

Came here after a morning basketball game at N Royalton Middle School. Sunday at 11a and this place…read moreis hoppin. Great service. Every dish was accurate and amazing. A mimosa option was a nice surprise. Tried a little of everything and was not disappointed. $90 for a family of 5 who ordered to their hearts desire. Great value! *Definitely get the cubed breakfast potatoes*