Scratch Cookery is one of the many local places hidden in the allies of Downtown San Jose. They are not far from the heart of Downtown, and definitely not far from the university. I stumbled upon this place one day while doing my random walk, so you KNOW I had to give this place a try. I had went in upon opening time, so my wait was a little bit, but I was not complaining because you know what they say: "Greatness comes when you build them up one by one." I got their hamburger with the extra cheese, and curly fries. The patty was extra juicy, and the brioche buns were toasted really well. I especially like how they added on the cheese after the patty was marinated on the grill for quite a while, but not too long to the point all of the juice was sucked up. The only down side to the food: the prices. Be prepared to spend quite a bit on lunch if you decide to go to this place, because they do end up charging quite a bit more than what the regular places around Downtown would. But the IPA beers make up for it, so it's also worth a bang for your buck. Hospitality was pretty top-notch -- my order was taken in an orderly fashion, and they even apologized for the wait as well. I hope Scratch Cookery stays around for a long while so that people can try out such majestic wonders this establishment has to offer! Ambiance was great, and I'd definitely be back again! read more

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Down the Scratch Food truck turned Fountain Alley brick-and-mortar that achieved max popularity during the Pandemic. I kept hearing about their hot chicken sandwiches for years, and we finally made the trek to check them out. The Good: * Friendly service * Prices aren't too bad considering the portion size and flavor. * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * Craft brews in cans * Seven levels of heat for everyone from the spice-averse to the hardcore fire lover. * Chicken sandwiches are massive and delicious. And despite it being a breast, they kept it very juicy. * Really loved their fries; I'm not sure if they make them in-house or if they're frozen, but regardless, they're fantastic. The Meh: * Not much in the way of drinks except for the aforementioned beers and cans of soda. The Ugly: * It's located in DTSJ, so you'll most likely have to pay for parking. If you don't mind walking a few blocks, the 4th St Garage is free for the first 90 min. Conclusion: Great spot to get your spice on. read more

Scratch Cookery - Nashville Chicken Sandwich combo with regular fries ($21) - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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Have been to this location a couple times, it's been quite a few months and although I have fond memories of their food truck, the location in downtown San Jose has always been a bit of a letdown Most recently was hoping the Smashburger was as good as I remembered, but although it looked great was very mediocre, I can't tell if it was the lack of seasoning or not the right seasoning, but it was just dry and not really great. Fries equally confusing not hot but warm and kind of dried out just there. Probably most frustrating is the inside of the restaurant . I feel at this point it's really a to-go spot but if you wanted to stay inside, there is not much ambience, the music is just music the cooks are playing for themselves, the outside is sad, plastic furniture, I don't think they really want you to stay I want San Jose businesses to succeed, but I just don't understand what this one is going for, especially having been around a few years now read more

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Best Chicken Sandwich I've eaten. Scratch Cookery has a very simple menu, a few options for chicken sandwiches, burger, and tofu option. The staff is all very friendly. There are a few tables available inside as well as outside. I ordered: Number 3: this is a grilled cheese sandwich with fries. I chose level 2 which for me was perfect. I might have been able to go up to level 3 in spice though. The chicken breast was cooked perfectly and all the flavors create the best chicken sandwich I've had. Can't wait to come back for another one. read more

The Nashville sandwich was succulent and tender. It's enough to be shared between two people when cut in half. The fried chicken was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The bread was soft and fresh, the comeback sauce added a creamy tang, and the toppings brought a fresh and crisp texture. One small note is that I received crinkle cut fries, whereas I had previously seen their fries presented in a twister style. The fries were good, but slightly different from what I expected. read more

Scratch Cookery - Nashville sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

I stopped by on a weekday afternoon and picked up a lunch sandwich. Nashville sandwich level 4 was my item. Chicken was flavorful and spicy. In fact it was slightly spicier than I would like. May be next time I should stop at 3. read more

Scratch Cookery - Nashville sandwich level 4 - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Scratch Cookery is a hole-in-the-wall spot in downtown San Jose that caught my attention while I was searching for Nashville-style hot chicken. After living in Atlanta for over 10 years, I'm no stranger to Southern cuisine, and Nashville hot chicken is something I truly missed after moving to California a few months ago. I ordered the GC Nashville Hot Sandwich (Texas Toast) combo, which lets you choose your heat level and comes with fries. The sandwich was huge and very well made--juicy chicken, nicely assembled, and satisfying overall. While it doesn't quite match the iconic flavor of Hattie B's, it's still definitely worth trying if you're craving hot chicken in the Bay Area. The fries were thick-cut, twisted, and crispy, which I really enjoyed. Now for the downsides. The price felt steep--over $18 before tips and taxes for the combo. On top of that, the restaurant is located in an area with no street parking. The only option was paid parking right in front of the restaurant, which ended up costing me $20 for just 15 minutes. That pushed the total experience to $40+ for a chicken sandwich, which is honestly a hard no for me. Overall, the food itself is good and hits the spot flavor-wise, but between the pricing and parking situation, it's not something I'd personally repeat. If you're nearby or don't have to worry about parking, it might be worth a one-time visit--but for me, the overall cost outweighed the experience. read more

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So I decided to stop in here for lunch and was not disappointed! After seeing the reviews I had to check this place out. You walk in and it's a small place where you can see the whole kitchen and the staff. Walked up to the friendly staff member behind the counter. She gave me a few recommendations and I decided to order the spicy chicken sandwich grilled cheese combo. The price was a tad steep, 22$ plus the sauces, taxes and tip it came out to 28$. However after I got my sandwich I quickly understood why. It's huge and was amazing. Every bite tasted so good! Only complaint is the fires were kinda cold. Overall this is a really solid spot! Would recommend it. read more

Scratch Cookery - House made sauces - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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Hubby and I were craving burgers and had been wanting to try Scratch Cookery for a while, so we decided that on this rainy date night, we'd do it. It's a cozy little spot located in an alley way, with not a whole lot of seating (less when it's rainy and you don't want to sit outside), so we got lucky that it wasn't packed this night. We both ordered the classic cheeseburger with seasoned fries. We managed to snag a couple of seats along the wall counter and waited for about 10 minutes or so for our food. The first impression I had was how delicious looking and smelling the French fries were. They were so uniquely shaped, unlike any fries I'd ever had. The burger looked good, with meat smashed in with grilled onions. I was so enamored by the fries, that I started with that and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked them. Some pieces were cut like super-thick kettle chips, crisp along the edges, soft in the center, with tasty seasoning all around. I didn't need ketchup to enjoy them. After nibbling on a few fries, I eagerly dove into my cheeseburger because really, this was the real reason we came out. When I picked up the burger, I was expecting it to be hotter than it was since it had just come out fresh. I bit into it and while I enjoyed the first bite being a nice blend of soft brioche, classic American cheese, and crisp lettuce, I was really hoping the meat would be warmer than it was. The taste was fine - it didn't blow my mind. I think I was just so hung up on the fact that the burger wasn't hot that it distracted me from any flavor I was meant to enjoy. it was such an opposite experience from that first bite of French fry I had, which I really enjoyed. I would like to come back because as I was sitting there under the menu wall, I was wondering if maybe I would have enjoyed the Nashville hot chicken more. Reading through the different varieties of chicken and spice levels, I found myself thinking about the what ifs instead of the actual food I was eating. Next time. read more

Scratch Cookery - Classic cheeseburger w/ fries - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here in the evening, small place tucked around the corner near the VTA drop off point. It's a small place that doesn't have enough lighting in interior where consumer eat. One middle table and the rest are edge stools or outside tables. The food is alright. Chicken is juicy and cooked well, considering how large of a piece they put in the sandwich. Which is kind of a bad thing to me because it ruins the balance of the other toppings inside the sandwich. Seasoned fries were good. Not too dry, still crunchy and soft inside. read more

Scratch Cookery - Classic Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Ordered off GrubHub and it came fast with no issues. I got the chicken sandwich with brioche bun spice level 4 and it was good spicy but not too spicy. I liked the pickles and slaw in the sandwich. The tenders came with 4 but they are huge so it's like having 8. It also came with dipping sauce. My husband got the salad with nuggets and he said it was good. Nice that they have a salad option. Overall I would order from here again for delivery as I think parking downtown would be too difficult. It was also on the expensive side but not crazy expensive compared to its competition of Starbird. read more

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The portions are big enough to share one meal between two people. Meals average about $21. The portions are very large and made fresh. This place would be ideal to DoorDash. The food came out very hot. It was delicious but extremely hot to eat. This place is downtown so consider you might have to pay for parking. There is not a lot of seating either. The food took a while to come out because it is made fresh. I would suggest skip the hassle doordash from scratch; I assure you food will arrive hot and fresh and you won't have to deal with parking fees. read more

Scratch Cookery - Nashville Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is tasty! I made an order online for pickup, the process was easy and the site includes some pictures and great descriptions on selections. We decided on the Loaded Fries and the Chicken Nugs plate. The loaded fries were delicious, I was a bit skeptical at first but taste was amazing and not soggy at all. The seasoning has a little kick to it so keep that in mind when choosing spice levels. The chicken was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The fries are thick and so flavorful. Although they did forget the pickles, we thoroughly enjoyed the food. It may be a tiny hole in the wall but the flavor packs a real punch and it tasted delicious the next day when I reheated in the air fryer. The staff was friendly as well. I'll be back for sure. read more

This place is a must-go in San Jose! The entrance to this small restaurant is in the fountain alley. Not a lot of seating inside, but they do have some tables outside if your choice is to eat there. The staff members were friendly and patient with us. They explained their different options and made suggestions on what to order. My girlfriend went with the loaded fries. I decided to order a grilled cheese Nashville hot chicken sandwich. The portions are large and are very filling. I would say I have a decent spice tolerance and was plenty content with a spice level of 3. We will be back to have it again when we are in the area! read more

HUGE portions of food! Everything was delicious. I ordered the loaded fries & my partner ordered the grilled cheese combo. We could have easily finished the fries alone & been full. Service was quick, but we definitely felt like tourists coming in. The cooks & guy at the register were starring for quite a long time as we figured out the menu. Made us feel a bit pressured .. read more

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Came here for lunch one day, it was a bit hot that day and the restaurant itself didn't seem to have proper AC, but it was fine they have outdoor dining with some shade. We ordered the: Chicken Tenders Level 4 Spice - the chicken tenders were pretty big and came with four of them. Very juicy and good, but level 4 spice is spicy if you can't handle spice since they use a dry spice rub for the tenders.. If spice isn't for you, I recommend the level 1-2. Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Level 3 spice - big piece of fried chicken breast, with pickles and coleslaw and their comeback sauce with brioche bun. Good level of spice at level 3. Big portion. Both came with a side of fries but a little under-salted. The fries are soft on the insides, crisp on the outside. I liked the shape of the fries as well. Overall very good meal, had leftovers at the end too! Will come back again. read more

Scratch Cookery - Chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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Service? Quick. Explanation of the heat? 100/100. Delivery? Timely. Now let me tell YOU. I got the level 1, she compared it to a bag of hot Cheetos. She ain't wrong. But also if u eat them thangs regularly, time is by 6 bags back to back and it's about that ball park if not spicer or under depending on your level. The fries? 100/100. The portion size of the nuggets for the price ? 100/100. Overall, I'd come back and get them plain the chicken is good for sure. Moist and crunchy. Fries are a nice thickness and do what they need to do. Also have a nice brewski selection that did not disappoint. read more

Scratch Cookery - Nuggets and fries and this is half eaten. So portion size is 100/100 - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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My boyfriend say a YouTube video about this place for their chicken sandwich so we decided to try. It's really the best chicken sandwich around! My boyfriend ordered the Nashville hot at level 4. And I ordered the Jalapeno chicken sandwich. The chicken breast was huge with nice crunch outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The brioche buns were nicely toasted. The sandwich was so thick that I had to use knife and fork and eat it open faced. The fries were also super good and crispy with an unusual shape. It's a small location with nice shaded outdoor seating . Perfect for a Saturday afternoon. read more

Scratch Cookery - Chipotle Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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Scratch is certainly one of the well known fried chicken sandwich spots in the Bay Area but do NOT make the mistake and sleep on their burgers. Scratch is located in Downtown SJ close to the VTA rail. Parking is available along the street with of course, paid meters. You can order online making it super easy to pick up. With unpredictable downtown parking, online ordering is such a game changer to the dining scene and experience. The menu offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, and french fries. The menu is simple but its hard to order something you wouldn't enjoy here. *The french fries here are unique in shape with the curly wedge style. The thicker parts give you that nice starchy consistency while the ends give you that extra crisp you didn't know you were craving. *Fried chicken sandwich level 2- the level two is perfect for me. Just mild in heat yet still present in each bite. The chicken is huge, thick and juicy. The batter is fried beautifully to a brown crisp. *The smash burgers are one of the best smash burgers in the Bay. The patty is thin but has that seared edge. The american cheese is melty and gooey pairing so well with the ground beef. The bread is soft and fluffy with little deflation when you take a bite. If they offered water cups, this place would be better. Perhaps some more seating outside would be great too since the interior is quite small. Go check them out to get your comfort food satisfied. read more

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I've been going to this mom and Pop company since before the pandemic and they had a food truck! I'm so happy to see if they were able to get an actual brick and mortar!! Service was rather packed on this particular Friday but it was also 1230 so perfect lunch crowd. The cashier was very patient and actually apologize for taking too long but I was completely happy since they got my order and it seems like I got in there within a timely matter, maybe 20 minutes? There's a parking lot across the street and it's free for the first 90 minutes but you have to enter that parking garage from third Street just before you hit Santa Clara St. As you come up the stairwell you're on second street and then you walk across the street and boom! Scratch cookery is right there. I love the food here it's always fresh and made to order and I think their prices are reasonable considering everything is so expensive now! The sandwiches are heavy enough for me that I only need to eat half so it's two meals for 22 bucks basically! And I'm fine with that!! I will definitely be back time in time again since I've been going to them since at least 2019 I just remember their old food truck. I'm so happy for this company and that they were able to make it through the pandemic and get a brick and mortar!! Hee read more

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We ordered the # 1 on their menu which is 'Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and Fries' for $21.50. This comes with buttermilk chicken breast, tangy coleslaw, comeback sauce, pickles on a brioche bun. My fiancé chose level 3 for spice. I ordered the #2 which is the 'Classic Chicken Sandwich and Fries' for $20.50. This comes with buttermilk chicken breast, Mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion on a brioche bun. My thoughts: I was honestly skeptical on the chicken since it was breast but it was actually so flavorful, so crunchy and moist. Some places make it very dry and don't know how to make a good fried chicken breast but this place knows how!!! The chicken is bigger than the bun which is also insane and rare to see! They definitely are not skimpy with their chicken! The fries are also so delicious! Love the fun moon shape. Overall, all staff members were so kind & friendly. It was our first time here and they helped us out when we had questions. I didn't get to try it this time but I was told their cheeseburgers are also really delicious. I think also for the price, it's definitely a good price for the amount of food you're getting. Both my fiancé and I only ate about half of the sandwich and half the fries. So we definitely suggest this place as it's good priced & great portions & delicious food! read more

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I haven't had this place since they were selling out of Paper Planes about 4-5 years ago. Recently had it delivered via DoorDash, and ate it about an hour later. Reheated it via the air fryer but everything was still good. Ordered the Grilled Cheese Nashville Hot and a side of fries. I think I got spicy level 4 or 5? Not sure but it was pretty spicy. Wouldn't go up any further and I usually have a pretty decent spice tolerance. This Grilled Cheese Nashville Chicken Sando was unique and not something I've seen anywhere else. I've heard really good things about their Smash burgers too. I probably wouldn't drive out here, but if I'm already downtown, I'd definitely stop by. Or just DoorDash it! read more

This review is only for their smash burgers. We came because we've heard their smash burgers were the best. We enjoyed their chicken sandwiches so we thought we'd give their burgers a try. I was very unimpressed with the burger. The patty was unseasoned and flavorless. I needed to drench it in the sauce for some flavor. I expected some crispy edges but they weren't crispy. 3 stars for the burger. The fries were good, interesting rose petal-ish shape but well fried. The price wasn't too expensive. $8 for just a sandwich or $13.50 for sandwich with fries. Now here is where I deduct a whole star. If you order in store but take it to go, they charge you 4%!!! However, if you order online, no sign of the extra 4% and the price is still the same. Overall, will not be back for the burgers and definitely order online. read more

big ass chicken yea that's pretty much sums this place up. all their offerings are yuge. I went for the loaded fries (which contains about 3-4 chicken tenders worth of protein) and it came out looking like a garbage platter. The menu may seem expensive at first, but in reality its decent value considering that each entree can easily feed two. The chicken is pretty juicy and they have 7 levels of spice. I went for the 3 which was plenty spicy. Their fries are more like wedges, but I liked the ratio of crunch to soft potato. also their food is mega salty so you will be very thirsty, even hours later. I am probably getting too old for this kinda joint, but I am sure there are many peeps who would enjoy this. read more

Scratch Cookery - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Classic chicken sandwich and the jalapeno sandwich were both good. We got them in mild but we couldve honestly handled one more spice level as mild wasnt really there. The fries seasoning were good too. Their chickens are thick and also not dry. read more

Scratch Cookery - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

What a gem this place is. I was staying in San Jose for a family staycation and was starving. Enter Scratch Cookery -- fried chicken is a fam favorite, so I knew we found a winner before even eating there. I was a bit confused on where the storefront was, because driving on that main street, I didn't see an entry. We only noticed it on the backside of that building when we were driving around looking for parking. The menu is simple, but still has variety. The nugs and fries were huge portions and the sandwiches were also a great size. The batter was amazing and the fries were delicious as well. A mixture between a crispy fry and a wedge. Something I'd never seen before. Not a lot of seating inside, but enough. There are also several picnic tables outside as well. The food scratched an itch I had for fried chicken. hehe. We'll definitely be back if we're ever in the area again. read more

Scratch Cookery - Nugs and fries - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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We ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with a side of seasoned fries. I was surprised to see this priced at $22.50 and canned beer for $8. Looking at past reviews the prices have been steadily increasing - thanks inflation! Although expensive, I enjoyed the fried chicken flavor and tenderness. The light mayo coleslaw with pickles add a nice touch. The selection of beer was good and helped wash down the spiciness haha. We tried level 3 - cayenne and Thai chile and it was just the right amount of spice for me, level 4 might be pushing it but I'm still curious. The fries are cut in a unique shape and are thick cut which I love. The service was quick despite there being so many online orders ahead of us. The store is a small casual eatery and has a few small tables inside and outside. #25-05-06 read more

Scratch Cookery - GC Nashville Hot Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious local smash burger (where they literally smash the burger into a nice thin patty that gets the perfect crust.) Pairs well with their house sauce too! read more

Scratch Cookery - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

I've tried Scratch Cookery a few times over the past few years and I'm glad to see that they have a brick-and-mortar in downtown now! I usually order the Nashville chicken sandwich, but decided to go for the grilled cheese Nashville hot sandwich today (Level 4). Unfortunately the heat wasn't quite there for me (though level 4 is already at the halfway mark), but nonetheless, it was still a delicious sandwich. The chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly. The order came with fries which you can choose between regular or seasoned. I love the shape of the fries so much... they were so fun to eat! Although the sandwich was priced at $22.50 at the time of order, it was a huuuge sandwich that it could have been split into two meals. There were a few tables inside and some longer tables right out front of the store. Workers were friendly. read more

Scratch Cookery - Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Honestly the flavor here is solid with good spice levels but the 2nd time I tried it I conclude that the chicken is too dry. If you do try, I like getting the bun subbed out for Texas toast. All the drinks must be purchased - beer, sodas, water. Parking available in garage across street for free 90 min. read more

You can taste the buttermilk in the batter they used to coat their chicken. Got the Classic Chicken Sandwich. Two good size chicken breast fillets between soft burger buns. Fillets were crispy fried. Had shredded lettuce, sliced sweet red onions and thinly sliced ripe tomatoes. I like that the red onions were also very thinly sliced but still added some crunch to the sandwich. I chose no spice but there's still a little bit of spice in the batter. Overall the sandwich was mildly flavored with mostly the buttermilk as most distinct taste. They give you a lot of options on the spice level. Maybe I'll try the Nashville Hot next time. Waited about 15 minutes for 3 sandwiches. Place still had a lot of people around 9pm on a Friday night. Nice staff. I alsoikenhow they have an open kitchen and both indoor and outdoor dining areas. read more

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Service was friendly enough. Patient as we tried to navigate the menu. They could really use a fountain machine or other options for beverages. They do have a huge selection of canned beer and the basics for sodas. We ordered a smashed double burger and a chicken sandwich with fries medium heat. The shop is a little on the smaller side so there's no many places to sit inside. They have tables outside but on a hot or super sunny day we didn't see any umbrellas or shade. read more

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I'd been wanting to try Scratch Cookery for a while, and finally got around to it on Friday! They were shockingly busy on a Friday evening, both with takeout orders and in-person patrons. When we ordered, the staff member told us there would be at least a 20 minute wait for our food. The interior was small, with almost no decor, some seating, and a view of the kitchen where the food was being prepared. They also had an outdoor seating area in the front. Our food came out in almost exactly 20 minutes. I got a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with level 2 spice and no coleslaw, as well as a side of Mac & Cheese. The sandwich was huge and the chicken itself was perfectly cooked. The level 2 spice wasn't bad at all, and I probably could've handled more. What was really missing for me was the amount of sauce - I couldn't even say if I liked it, because there just wasn't enough of it compared to the massive piece of chicken. The Mac & Cheese was also disappointing and tasted super fake and plastic-y. I would skip this and get fries instead, but only if you like thick cut fries (which I do not). Overall, still a good, filling chicken sandwich, but not quite worth the hype for me! read more

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Tucked in downtown SJ lies Scratch Cookery, a once then pop-up that blew up in 2019, finally having a brick & mortar location in 2022-23 (I believe). With only 1 table and counter seating indoors and few tables outdoor, finding a place to sit and eat can be difficult during peak hours. I always order the Nashville sandwich spice level 2 or 3 with a side of their seasoned fries. The sandwich is HUGE; sometimes it's difficult just to hold and take a bite due to it's massive size. The first bite every time is just pure bliss. The crunch from the batter with intense spice and heat, the juicy and steaming hot chicken, the crunchy tang from the slaw and pickles that balances the sandwich wonderfully, and the fluffy, rich brioche bun that ties it all together. Their comeback sauce has a peppery and tang flavor to it, potentially sour cream or yogurt based sauce? The fries are reminiscent to KFC's long-forgotten wedges; crispy and seasoned heavily on the outside and fluffy on the inside. 9.5/10 Just recently I had the chance to try the Nashville Hot Grilled Cheese and the recently trending smash-burger. The Nashville Hot GC was slightly too salty from the cheese, as the chicken is already heavily seasoned. The Texas toast was toasted very nicely, but was slightly more dense compared to the brioche bun from the Nashville sandwich. The smash burgers had nice and crispy meat laces, was seasoned very well, and delicious. It wasn't mind-blowing however, and for the price of $11 just for the burger, I wouldn't get it again. 8.3/10 Scratch is an exceptional place for Nashville hot chicken in the Bay Area that I consistently come back to whenever I'm craving hot chicken. read more

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I love the flavoring and the chicken is not overcooked. The fries are nice and crispy and I love the shape. The spice level 4 is like buldak instant noodles spicey level. I just the crust can be a little less fried and less thick. It was crunchy is instead of crispy which I kind of makes me not like the batter. However, the staff is super nice but the some tables were very wobbly. Overall pretty good place for tenders, little too pricey for the food (20 dollars for 3 tenders with fries with tax) but downtown is expensive so understandable. 3.5 stars but I would round it to 4! Want to try to sandwich next time! read more

Scratch Cookery - Chicken Tenders - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

This place was so pricey. Two chiken tenders were 16 dollars and the chicken sandwich was 22. Over all my total was 46 with drinks and just for two entrees. The chicken was decent I wont lie but I felt like the quality wasnt as good. THe fries just tasted like normal fries and there are plenty of tables outside and inside. There is also a san jose tax which I didnt know about. Food came about 10-15 minutes after ordering and we went on a saturday at 12. read more

Scratch Cookery - Chicken Tenders ( Hot or Classic) - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Lots to enjoy from this San Jose hit. When you hear the words scratch and cooking, you are hoping for something that resembles homemade but tastes way better. Well, that's what you get here. Healthy portions with good flavor and some inventive fries that are way better than they should be. FOOD: Got the GC Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich on Texas Toast and loved the flavor. Got it in mild and it was not spicy at all (which is fine - didn't want to test my boundaries yet). My only complaint was that there was TOO much meat. When can you say that? Just a bit too big in proportion to the coating. But juicy chicken. The chicken nugs were very good and the fries were amazing. Seriously not expecting the mix of crunch and softness and flavor. SERVICE: We got it delivered and it was packaged well and more importantly the portions were well worth it. Definitely they take care of their food which is what you want to see. COST: Very reasonable for how much food you get. Worth it and worth going back. read more

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This spot is sure to SCRATCH that hot chicken craving of yours while taking your tastebuds on a scorching trip down south to Nashville Tennessee! We swung by on a winter Friday night and it wasn't very busy. The inside is pretty small, with only two tables and some counter seating against the walls. We ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Tender with Fries: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwhich (3.5/5): This is the girthiest, thickest piece of chicken I've ever had in a sandwich, this clucker was definitely hitting the weights daily on the farm! Almost too thick because it was kind of dry...I got the Level 6 spice and it lit my mouth and entire digestive system on fire with those ghost and scorpion peppers! The coleslaw and comeback sauce on top were tasty but not amazing. Chicken Tender with Fries (5/5): These juicy big tenders were not dry like the sandwich, and were fried to a mesmerizing golden-brown crispiness. And my goodness those funny-looking fries -- they are amazing! I thought they would be too starchy but the exterior is perfectly crispy and the interior is soft and not starchy at all. We gluttonously consumed all the fries like there's no tomorrow -- definitely the surprise highlight of the meal! I'm sure the interior looks nicer in the day, but at night the dim yet harsh interior lighting doesn't lend to a nice ambiance. Also I would not recommend coming at night like we did because the area around can be pretty sketchy and the streets filled with crazies... Overall, amazing fries and decent hot chicken! read more

Scratch Cookery - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwhich (Level 6) - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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I came by after hearing a lot of good reviews, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype for me. I ordered the hot chicken sandwich and tenders; they were just okay. The biggest letdown was that both were room temperature, not hot, which made them feel like they'd been sitting out for a while. For something like hot chicken, you really expect it to be fresh and steaming when it hits the table. On the upside, the fries were actually really good: hot, crispy, and well-seasoned. But with so many hot chicken spots in the Bay, it's hard to justify coming back to a place that doesn't deliver on the main item. It might have just been an off day, but first impressions count. read more

A popping spot in downtown! SPICE LEVELS: I tried level 2. It's definitely got a kick, as the spice isn't necessarily a marinade, it's a powder on the breading of the chicken. I found mine to have quite the kick! My friend got level 3 and she was at a pretty good level of spice too. FOOD: Fries were super good, tasted hand cut and freshly fried. I loved the chicken, super juicy and tender, almost "fell off the bone". These portions are pretty large (see photo) so depending on your hunger, I would recommend sharing! My friend's salad was so large, we couldn't all finish it. SERVICE: Nothing notable, neither positive or negative. This is more "stop and go". AMBIANCE: There's not much seating inside (2 tables and impromptu "bar" style space), and on a Wednesday at lunch rush, most people were taking this to go. I would definitely have backup plans to go eat this at Cesar Chavez Park if there's no tables free. PRICING: Knocking off one star because I did find this very expensive for what it was. Perhaps our mistake was ordering individual meals, but at $20/pp for chicken and fries, I do find this on the pricey side. read more

Scratch Cookery - Chicken Salad - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California