The breakfast burrito as big as a football . Everything inside was excellent. And half to go home. read more

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We asked our server to give us highlights of the menu. She promptly went through the entire thing, though telling us that she wouldn't let us order the regular old breakfasts since we were first timers. She sold us quite hard on a few of the items, and she under sold. We had the sweet jalapeño sandwich and the pumpkin roll pancake. My only regret is not living close enough to come back more frequently. Low frills place with quick service and awesome food. Make it a priority stop. read more

I've been here twice now and it lives up to the hype each time. I've tried half the menu now and I can't recommend the biscuits and gravy enough! There is a surprise sausage IN the biscuit. Genius. Recommend sharing something sweet with the table. The tiramisu pancakes are divine. You might have to wait but trust me, it's worth it. read more

The service here was a little odd and very blunt, like told we had to leave our table immediately upon finishing our meal so they could seat the next guest...like quite literally 5 minutes after we finished. But the banana bourbon waffles and their potatoes make up for every single ounce of weird service. Truly one of the best sweet breakfasts I've ever had, and I am still craving it. Like I want it right now. + it is nice to know that there are super yummy local business in the ridiculously chain restaurant loaded town of independence. Will come back for the waffles read more

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I ordered the biscuits and gravy after getting some recommendations since it was my first time there. Biscuits and gravy were great. I could tell everything was made with care. The medium eggs were perfect and the home fries were surprisingly good. Speaking of surprises there was was a sausage patty in the middle of both biscuits. Definitely more than filling. Service wise very friendly. The dining area wasn't huge but everything was clean and looked good. I liked their sign inside. read more

Scratch - Biscuits & Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Potatos were soo good loved everything, we got in and out no issues. Servers were on top of things even when we requested milk not cream.

Amazing breakfast - totally worth the 20 minutes drive. The food was so good - genius move to make French toast out of bread pudding! Our portions were good and saw that breakfast burrito and omelette are huge, so might try those if I'm super hungry. Add in really great service and this is now one of my new favorite breakfast spots around Cleveland! read more

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The food is FANTASTIC. We got biscuits and gravy and tiramisu pancakes. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. The potatoes are insane, they need their own name! Service was great. The servings were very large so I recommend splitting meals. Will definitely come back when I'm in town again! read more

Scratch - Tiramisu pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Ordered the Blackberry Waffle with sausage...absolutely delicious! The waffle was light and fluffy and the blackberry compote wasn't too sweet but just right. The sausage was also locally made and very tasty. read more

This is my first Yelp review EVER, but this place deserves it! Absolutely amazing. Small enough to feel cozy, fantastic service (we had Jen - who makes you feel like you've known her forever) and even better food. Chicken breakfast tacos...caramel bourbon banana French toast...this place would knock the socks off of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Guy Fieri, if you see this, make the trip! read more

Was visiting Ohio for a couple of days and found this cute restaurant. The name Scratch is very catchy, so we decided to check it out! They've got a private parking lot, which is always a plus! This is where you go for a hometown meal. Restaurant got a nice vibe. Some stuff in the menu were familiar and some were not which I loved. The restaurant makes their sausage from scratch, the bacon was oh so good! Was thick and juicy and cooked just right. I order a classic breakfast that came with the bacon, it was delicious! And Tiramisu Pancake came with their homemade sausage. Not going to lie I was not a fan of that sausage but, you might like it so don't dismiss it ;). The service was nice. The lady serving us looked like she was the owner but she was friendly. Ask her for recommendations on what to order and she'll tell you what's what :). read more

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Well worth a little wait - best breakfast in a while. Great ambiance inside and creative menu options. read more

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Friendly people working and great brunch spot. Was able to see the action in the back of the kitchen with everyone hustling and working hard. read more

The biscuits & gravy was STELLAR! Best chicken breakfast tacos we've ever had and the home fries were DELISH too.

Love this place! Food is excellent and service has always been great. It's not a big place so you may have to wait....but it's worth it

At scratch, the menu itself appears unassuming and unpretentious. Simple black text on white paper. Mere words on parchment can in no way prepare you for the visual and gustatory nirvana you are about to enter when the waiter returns to your table and sets your selection in front of you. I selected the Compassion Burrito and asked for a side order of home fries. Again: you cannot be prepared for what is about to happen because your brain has set an expectation for the words "burrito" and "home fries" that are set against the mundane, uninspired, and trivial background of your prior previous experience from lesser chefs trudging the path of the banal. The Compassion Burrito is as wide as the serving bowel and thicker than most human biceps. It arrives enrobed in a delicate layer of queso, topped with exactly the right quantity, heat level and texture of salsa. I sat in awe for 10 seconds, decided which end of the burrito to despoil with knife and fork, and moaned silently as the combination of artfully folded and layered egg danced with the sinfully moist pork and home fried potatoes married within. Did I say PO-tatoes? Oh no, these are not mere pommes de terre...not these. These are PRO-tatoes served by Nick the executive chef; MO-tatoes because you will scoop the crunchy crumbs from the woefully empty bowl and beg for more; DOH-tatoes because you would be as clueless as Homer Simpson if you cannot appreciate how far beyond the baseline of starchy tubers your senses have traveled from but a single mouthful; GO-tatoes because I urge you to clear your culinary calendar for breakfast or lunch and rekindle your sense of surprise, wonder and awe in the presence of a chef and staff that have mastered the art of creating customers for life by demanding more of your sense of the possible from mere food. Go, my children, and Scratch will enable a new itch to be properly and respectfully eased only by repeated visits. My lovely girlfriend ordered a chicken wrap and had she not wrestled it back when she offered me a bite I would've probably eaten hers in addition to my burrito. Oh Nick, what addiction have you awakened ? read more

Scratch - Compassion Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Great breakfast vibes. Delicious biscuits with sausage in the middle and gravy. The potatoes were more like a fried smashed crispy potato. Wonderful! Friendly service. read more

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Ate here when passing thru cleveland area. I had the burrito (thing looked like a football lol) and wife had the cornbeef hash. Was not your typical cornbeef hash and I mean that in a good way. All the food was top notch and came out quick. Will definitely stop in again next time i pass thru. read more

The Burbon Banana Pudding French toast was amazing. 1000 out of 10 . It's not to sweet but it's sweet enough. read more

Scratch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Great food, great service, and the atmosphere is unique. We enjoyed it very much. I would recommend going.

Met my girlfriends at Scratch this morning. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Their food never disappoints! You have to have their hash brown potatoes. The best anywhere!!! Everything they serve is delicious! To make our morning even better, we had a WONDERFUL server, David! He was the epitome of great customer service!!! He is a gem and they should definitely keep David around! I highly recommend Scratch!!! read more

Scratch is a non-assuming spot located in a small strip building. The dining area is an open design with no formal hostess area. The decor is cute, homey, and creates a welcoming environment immediately upon entering. Literally everything on the menu (toast excepted) is made from scratch and couldn't be more delicious! Even before the food arrives the smells emanating from the kitchen whet the appetite and heighten the senses in anticipation. We ordered a sampling of items across the menu and none of them disappointed, but the burrito was by far the best thing we had. read more

If I take off work on a Friday, I try to come here for breakfast. Not a lot of seating, so you need to time it perfectly or be patient. However ... food is always top notch and unique...and large portions! And service is always good. Hidden breakfast gem for sure. read more

First time in scratch today! Was very excited to try this place as the menu was creative and appealing. This place did not disappoint. The food was flavorful and of quality ingredients. The service (Jen)was impressive...everyone working as a team. The restaurant itself was nice and clean. I will be back to tackle the other items on the menu. Thank you for what you do! read more

First off, this is in cute Brecksville, not un-cute Independence. It's AMAZING. Wow. Sorry no photo the food is beautiful. It is bountiful (large portions). Great service. Open kitchen. All scratch including ketchup and a harbenero hot sauce that was to die for. Crowded. They're killin it. Go there. I'm moving my office to Brecksville so I can eat there weekly. read more

Amazing food and service. The 4 egg omelette is the best I've ever had. The prices are reasonable as well. You get what you pay for. read more

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Menu was awesome as was the service. The bread pudding French Toast is incredible. Banana Bourbon French Toast read more

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I did not eat here. I was planning to but the only vegan item they had was maybe a salad. However, the service during the short time I was there was spectacular. The coffee was good too. If I weren't vegan I feel it would have been an even better experience. read more

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Biscuits and gravy were presented very well with the potatoes that should be considered a signature dish in itself. Eggs were perfectly done . It would seem that the chef has classified training. read more

Great little local gem. Food was terrific and service was just as good. House made sausage patties were exceptional. read more

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In town visiting family and stopped in for breakfast. Wish we had a place like this back home!! Unreal portions. Super friendly service. The metal music coming from the kitchen was a nice bonus. Best breakfast we've had in forever. Wish I knew how to make their potatoes. They were fluffy on the inside, crispy outside. Just perfect! read more

Scratch - American Classic. Like a million pounds of food and every bit of it amazing. Bacon was super tasty. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

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The Banana & Bourbon Caramel Pudding French Toast we had for lunch was amazing. Our server took good care of us despite having to wait on all of the tables in the room. Every plate coming out of the kitchen looked appetizing and I can't wait to try something different the next time I stop in. read more

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First of all, I'd like to say the restaurant is at independence. A very nice place central to everything. The owners are really nice. Nick is a great guy. Thanks. Great food Melanie is a great waitress. Places always busy little small but the food is good. They are closed onMonday I believe. Worth checking out. Once again, it's in beautiful independence not Brecksville. read more

Scratch has been on my list to try for a while. I went after the breakfast rush and was seated right away. I ordered the biscuits with sausage gravy, amazing! They also have the best breakfast potatoes I've ever eaten. I have found a new spot for brunch for 2023! read more

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Sorry if this review does not make sense but this is what happened to me here. So I live very close to the place, and when I was there my waiter was very rude and did not even tell us her name. When I got my food for my kid he wanted a waffle and they came out with shrimp we did NOT want this. read more

Y'all need to get here ASAP! This was one of the best meals I've had since I moved to Cleveland a little over a year ago. After seeing photos of Scratch's breakfast food on Yelp, I knew I needed to get here ASAP for breakfast. I'm glad I went in today (Saturday) because they're closed on Sunday and Monday. We arrived at 9:55 am and there were still three empty tables so we were able to get seated right away. Within a minute our server got our drink orders and greeted us. We looked at the menu drooling over everything. There lunch menu is very small because they serve breakfast all day (8:00-1:30 everyday Tuesday-Saturday). We decided to order the bourbon banana French toast and the burrito to share. I absolutely LOVE that they donate $1 of every burrito purchase to children in poverty and $1 of every French toast purchase to Cleveland Homeless. Those were the two menu items we wanted anyway but that definitely added a draw. When our food arrived, not only was is awesome looking, it was pretty quick! Let me start out by saying that the Bourbon and Banana Carmel Bread Pudding French Toast was one of the most delicious things I've EVER had for breakfast! They take bread pudding and make it into French toast!!!! And it's topped with fresh whipped topping and bananas! Seriously incredible! My husband isn't a sweet tooth and his eyes were rolling back in his head as he ate it! The burrito was also reallllllllly great too! Filled with pulled pork, scrambled eggs, bacon crumbles and perfectly crispy potatoes, this was a me to write home about! I can not wait to tell all of my local friends about this place and to bring out-of-town guests when they visit!!! read more

Scratch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Independence, Ohio

I'm here on business and immediately saw this place on my feed and decided I had to go here... not realizing it was July 4th. My bad. Two days later, I came back, so let's start the review fresh. A wonderfully quaint little brunchy eatery in the heart of Independence, Scratch does it best to feel like home in every way possible. I took a Lyft here and it's pretty easy to miss as their signage is beyond subtle, but once you step foot in the establishment, you'll be greeted by friendly people, delicious-looking food, and a huge logo on a wooden wall with what looks like hooks for keys or jackets. The menu is small but appears to be ever changing. I wanted to have the gingerbread French Toast, but it didn't appear to be an option so after hearing about the special, which sounded delicious, I opted to go with the bread pudding French Toast and pork belly. I'm used to bread pudding being on the softer side, so the toast ended up being a little firmer than I expected. Still, it tasted good especially with the maple-infused whipped cream that just melted upon contact. The blueberry moonshine sauce also provided a good "not too sweet"ness to help build the flavor. Finally, as an Asian, I expect thick hearty slices of pork belly, and what I got was essentially bacon. But I'm not going to complain about bacon, which also tasted fantastic. The fact that there's a legitimate attempt to do everything by scratch here makes the dining experience more pleasant. I also would like to commend Julia on her outstanding customer service. At first I was a bit confused because her attire didn't give me the impression that she worked there, but she couldn't have been more nice, pleasant, and understanding to me as a guest. read more

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Cozy, quaint and courteous. A welcoming atmosphere and heaping helpings, my dish was set off with the jalapeño preserves and strawberry jam. Ingredients were fresh and flavorful, and a very reasonable value. A quick coat of paint and splash of color would do wonders for the restrooms. read more

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Our favorite breakfast spot ever! Have never had a bad meal, and we usually go at least 3 times a month. I would list a favorite item, but it's always changing. The service is always great and friendly. read more

Fantastic "not corned beef and hash." Fast and friendly. Probably up there with the top 5 or 10 corned beef hashes in the Cleveland area which is what I use as a benchmark for breakfast places. Didn't use any spices or hot sauce. Yummy read more