Small but solid menu, great flavors, kind service, and cute atmosphere. Pricey but delicious. read more

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I've been wanting to go to Scratchboard Kitchen for a while, and I finally got the opportunity to go. It was well worth the wait. I ordered the pumpkin pancakes, and my mom ordered the wild berry pop tart. We both ordered the hot chocolate. This may have been the richest hot chocolate I've ever had. Even the foam was very rich. The pancakes were delicious. They added pumpkin seed toppings and had pumpkin butter between each pancake. The pop tart had fresh berry jam on the inside. All of the food is made from scratch, and you can taste the freshness and care that goes into each dish. I can't wait to come back and try their lunch and dinner menus. I highly recommend Scratchboard Kitchen! read more

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What a great find! The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Lisa took great care of us as our waitress, and we enjoyed some truly tasty meals! Will be back . read more

exciting menu, great drinks, fun atomosphere and the server was super engaged. she knew her menu really well and told us a lot about the concept. read more

We came here for a big family brunch during the summer for outdoor eating. It was just the greatest atmosphere. The prices were a little high but the food was really terrific, top notch!! Wow, the menu items are creative and new. The menu was also gluten friendly and appealed to multiple generations: my kids, myself, and my mom. Definitely worth checking out! read more

We came in for New Year's Eve and had an incredible experience. The food was delicious. Come for the cheddar biscuits and stay for the creative menu and service. Rory, our server, was so kind and attentive. Will definitely be back for some of the greatest food in the Chicago suburbs. read more

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Scratchboard Kitchen never disappoints! The avocado citrus toast was delicious! Great service, too. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

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I wish I had the chance to tell you about the food, but the hostess did not seat us despite the fact she said it would be about a 30 to 45 minute wait. We were happy to wait that long, and took a walk around the area waiting for the text message letting us know our table would be ready. We came back in a little bit under an hour, and were still not seated. After several people were seated ahead of us, that appeared not to be anywhere near the restaurant while we stood and waited, I finally gave up. There is no restaurant worth waiting for more than an hour when you're told it should be about 30 to 45 minutes. The biscuits did look amazing, but certainly not worth feeling like second class citizens. Since it seemed as if she had no intention of ever seating us, the hostess (she has red hair) should have said, "we are not accepting walk-ins today because our reservations are full." Instead, we waited more than an hour before finally giving up. Of course, 5 minutes after we walked out I received a text message saying that we could sit at a table in the back if we wanted. I have attached our text messaging so that you can see the timestamps of when I first entered the restaurant until the time that I left. Just be warned, if you have any special needs like you're in a wheelchair, maybe go someplace else. read more

Wow. We ordered two different salads and both stated they were the best salads we have ever had. The focaccia was also fantastic. Our servers were so sweet and amazing. And you could tell the restaurant really cares about food allergies, which I appreciate! The restaurant is super cute. 10/10 read more

Locally sourced food Awesome menu Freshly made Great coffee Really good comfort food choices as well. Interior is spartan chic and just great service overall. What's not to like? read more

Scratchboard Kitchen - The short rib hash with two eggs! You have to ask for the extra egg. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

The food has generally been very good, it's a cute place and I do love their desserts, they are amazing. When we visited recently they changed the high top chairs along the wall to backless. Meaning you have to sit on your coat. There is literally no where else to put it. Its as if they thought, lets make more room by making the chairs smaller - being able to side the chair under the table when not in use - but not really thinking of people's comfort at all. Maybe in the summer this will not be a big deal, but I don't like sitting on my big coat and feeling lopsided when eating at a very expensive upscale downtown establishment. read more

Omg just go here. Everything was excellent . They out source the food from thirty local farms home made honey butter. Wonderful steamed milk with rose petals and roasted cardamom. Delish Sourdough bread with a lemon cream cheese and chives paper thin sliced red onions toasted capers shaved eggs and lox. Francisco with our waiter he was great very knowledgeable very kind really cute highly recommend such a delightful place has been on my radar has been here only for one year and it's fantastic. read more

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Attentive service, famously delicious fried chicken, special drinks, excellent presentation.

I think this is my new favorite restaurant. The breakfast dishes are all super unique, the pastries are freshly baked. And the service is wonderful. I love that this restaurant is farm to table, and you can clearly taste the freshness. Everything we got was wonderful, but when I come here in the future, I definitely want to try the lox, breakfast sandwich, and the avocado toast. Also, this place is open for dinner. I really need to come here to try that. read more

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A nice little place for a date night (though definitely more open layout and comparatively louder - essentially kitchen-like - than cozy and quiet). Found the food very good. The menu, though not extensive, had some great choices. And the portions were perfect if you're looking for a bite to eat but not a huge meal. Service was fantastic - server was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The business was open later than many of the other restaurants in the area, which is a huge plus. Definitely would visit again! read more

I was in your cafe, sitting outside with my dog, who is my service dog. And I couldn't get into the toilet because your MANAGER wouldn't let me in because of my dog, I told him that it's a service dog and he's always with me. But he still wouldn't let me in. You say your place is pet friendly ? Nice joke P.S. I have a small dog, a Yorkshire Terrier - 6 pounds read more

I came here for an outdoor brunch with a girlfriend about a month ago. The patio was packed, and there would have been over an hour wait time had we not had a reservation, so MAKE SURE TO MAKE ONE!! Our waitress was SUPER helpful with recommendations and all of the staff was incredibly friendly. The food was out of this world!! I ordered the crispy potatoes and the brûlée'd grapefruit, and my friend and I split the pastry board ($17, but worth every penny. The scone was A-MAZING). She had the rose cardamom latte (so pretty) and some sort of a breakfast bowl. Presentation of all of the food and drink was on point! Plenty of leftovers and I highly recommend! Just wish the water was cold, and was refilled more than once as it was hot and I eventually had to wave someone over to have my glass refilled at the end of the meal ... Love that this place is women owned, and I can't wait to visit again in the spring when I'm not pregnant to try one of their delicious looking cocktails! read more

Scratchboard Kitchen - Pastry board ... look at that fancy pop tart - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Love this place. We stopped in for breakfast. I got the biscuits and gravy, and my wife got the Turkish eggs. Both dishes were delicious; we'd absolutely order either one again. For drinks, I got the honey lavender latte and my wife got an iced coffee. Both tasted amazing! The service was great, too. Our waiter, Nico, was friendly, informative, and quick. We ate outside since it was a beautiful morning; the atmosphere was amazing! 10/10 would recommend. read more

Really disappointed by the food and service and overall experience. Came on a Saturday for bunch with girlfriends. We ordered 3 different entrees with the plan to split them. We also ordered a "pastry board" which we expected to be a few mini pastries, charcuterie-style. Nope. Instead you tell them which pastries you want, pay by pastry, and they bring them all out on 1 board.The chocolate chip espresso cookie was the best item and it was nothing i would order again. meals were so tiny that an 8 year old child would leave hungry. We ordered the lox on toast, Turkish eggs and brisket hash. All disappointing. Not bad just unusual ingredients, very very small portions (especially for the price) and just okay. The brisket had 4 small cubes of brisket and the ENTIRE bowl was filled with fingerling potatoes. Didnt take pics, wish we had, my description of the dishes is much kinder than it should be More importantly, Our server was incredibly rude and we barely saw her. On our way out, no goodbye, no thank you's. This place is way overrated. Go anywhere else read more

I wanted to try Scratchboard Kitchen for awhile now. Because of the pandemic, I was still a bit hesitant to dine indoors. Luckily, their patio was open and they do take reservations! A friend and I made a noon reservation for Sunday. Got there on time but was told our table is not ready yet. Had to stand around and wait for about 20-25 mins. It was a gorgeous day out and there's plenty of stores surrounding the area that you can explore while you wait. I love how they blocked off a whole street so customers can walk around the area without having to watch for traffic. Did I mention this restaurant is women owned AND allows dogs out on the patio?! Masks are required when dining indoors. All staff are wearing their masks as well. If you can't stand wearing a mask, reserve a seat outside. Our waitress was super friendly and gave us a quick intro about the restaurant. Everything is freshly made daily. Before going to the restaurant, I was looking forward to their Pastry Board. Homemade pastries are a must try for me! Unfortunately, it was already sold out by 12:30 PM by the time we were seated. Very disappointed but will try to come back earlier next time! I ended up just ordering a Biscuit and their gluten free Banana Bread which comes with local honey butter and jam. This isn't your regular Pillsbury sized biscuit. It was big enough to share with another person. I absolutely loved the buttery and cheesy taste of the biscuit! Their honey butter goes really well with the biscuit! Loved it! Banana Bread was really good too! I shy away every time i hear something is "gluten free" because it just tastes BAD. But NOT this Banana Bread!! The banana bread was very fresh, packed with banana flavor, moist and a little bit of a chewy texture to it. My friend ordered the LAMB SHAKSHOUKA ( FETA, CILANTRO, BAKED EGG, SOURDOUGH TOAST). The lamb was cooked very tender and has a little bit of a spice to it. I wish there was more sourdough pieces to go with it because it was really delicious! I can't wait to come back and try other items on their menu! read more

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"Scratch My Head Kitchen" My wife & I walked up to this establishment on a beautiful Thursday night. We stumbled upon this place that looked very nice inside, albeit 1 couple sitting inside & 1 couple outside at 5:45pm!!! We decided to give it a chance & chose to dine alfresco because of the great weather. The Pros: very creative menu items, half price wine night, cute inside, friendly servers, alfresco seating. The Cons: 1. Our server brought out the wrong bottle of wine we selected. 2. He then brought a bottle that had a cracked cork so he siphoned (not kidding) the wine thru a sifter to keep the cork pieces out!! 3. He then forgot to bring wine glasses out!! I teased him saying we could drink right out of the bottle like in college. 4. We ordered 4 appetizers to share but the 2nd had a long hair on top of the food. So gross. 5. We told the manager the nightmare & to not bring out the other food items as we were going to simply finish our wine, pay & leave. 6. Most managers would have said the wine is on us but he didn't offer. Acted very nonchalant about the entire fiasco. Sad. We won't be returning & will share our experience with anyone who asks. read more

We had the burrata, Rueben, fish and chips and martinis and white wine. The food was really good. Loved the chili and tomato with the burrata. Grace, our server, was super. My only issue was with the blue cheese stuffed olives. From a jar. Yup. Could tell. Hand stuff those babies if you offer them. read more

I have ordered take out on several occasions, but have not dined in before. The restaurant is larger I had anticipated. We did make reservations for Sunday morning and we were not disappointed. Service was incredible and the food , while on first glance does not appear to be large portions, the food was filling. A perfect brunch and all of the flavors were amazing. This is a farm to table restaurant and adds a freshness . I have had the rose cardamom latte several times to go, but dining in added a new dimension to it. It was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. It is a unique experience , upscale , yet down to earth. Definitely will continue to support. read more

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Phenomenal addition to Arlington Heights' downtown and will hopefully bring the post-COVID brunch crowd back to the area. My friend and I had breakfast outside in the cloudy gloom, but as the sun broke through into the suburbs, we started to see more couples and strollers about. The menu is short, but action packed. A beetroot waffle? Caviar and eggs? Lox and lemon cream cheese on toast? An obscenely-rich pastry basket with, if you're lucky, the One Scone to Rule Them All (though wish we could have tried the homemade poptart ... in your face, Kellogg's). Banana nut oatmeal? Holy smokes, a menu to die for. Can't wait to come back after Ramadan ... InshaAllah read more

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Love everything about this place. The staff are so attentive and friendly. The food is delicious. It's a farm to table restaurant and our server said they make everything in house (except ketchup and hot sauce) and ingredients are locally sourced. The highlight of the meal was definitely the fried chicken sandwich--crispy juicy chicken, pimiento cheese, pickled onions on a fluffy ranch biscuit. We will definitely be back. The vanilla latte was delicious as well I almost ordered another one. We made reservations for a Sunday morning brunch. The place is a little small and narrow so I could imagine it gets packed easily especially on the weekends. They do have outdoor seating as well. read more

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We had a great dinner at Scratchboard. Good drink and wine selections and a smaller menu but something for everyone. Plenty of outdoor seating for when the weather cooperates. read more

The food was very good, like elevated versions of something I'd make at home, but elevated. The service was alright; we had to remind our waiter to bring our baked goods, but otherwise they were very friendly and fast. A bit on the expensive side for what you get tho. read more

Stopped by for an outdoor brunch with a girlfriend last month. The patio was buzzing and, true to what I'd heard, it filled quickly--definitely wise to arrive a bit early. The vibrant atmosphere paired beautifully with their locally sourced menu. read more

Loved the twist and the creativity on the menu. Next time, I'll make sure I tell them to tone down the salt. It felt like a couple of dishes were way too salty for my pellet at least read more

Ok, words cannot express how OBSESSED I am with this place! This is literally the best brunch place I have ever been to, and that includes downtown Chicago. They have a cute, inviting outdoor seating area. BUT THE FOOD, OMG. They are all about fresh, seasonal foods and present them beautifully. You can't go wrong with anything there. I highly recommend the elderflower latte as well as the mushroom burrata or truffle toast. Their scrambled eggs literally taste like fluffy clouds of perfection. It's super easy to have a nice, healthy meal here and to take in some sunshine. I also love that they whip up "homemade pop-tarts" here! They consist of flaky puff pastry and are packed with delicious seasonal preserves and topped with a light, flavorful icing. ABSOLUTELY try this place!!!! It has skyrocketed to the top of my favorite places for brunch or breakfast. Note: They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. read more

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One of the best chicken sandwiches I ever had in my life! The generous portion of asparagus soup had a nice ​zesty flavor. ​ Our server Lisa was fabulous and really enhanced the experience. read more

Went here for the dinner menu on Friday. Low key atmosphere and perfect for families or quiet night. Cheddar biscuits are amazing and a must start. Dry aged burger is excellent. Rainbow trout was also very good. Good service. Will be back. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while. I initially made a reservation for indoor dining but the weather was so beautiful today, and the nice hostess was able seat us in their lovely outdoor patio. We ordered truffle scrambler, lamb shakshouka, and avocado toast with egg. It took over half an hour for the food to come out, got the food just when we were about to be hangry, our coffee was cold and water was warm. Lol The food was all good, the truffle scramble was very smooth and fluffy! When we first got the food I felt like the portions were small for the price, but all of us were surprisingly full when we finished. Their $4 fresh squeezed orange juice is shockingly tiny and nothing special, I wish the menu showed how many oz it was. 3 sips and it was gone, this belongs in a kids menu. Service was ok, nothing outstanding. I realized after I left that the server didn't even show me the bill. Only showed me the screen to select tip amount. No receipt either. I know I should've asked for it but customers usually don't have to in any other restaurants. I was happy with their food and I guess that's the most important part, but there are also many other brunch places that can offer better dining experiences. read more

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One of the best brunch restaurants in Arlington heights!! I've been here 5 times and zero complaint. Oh I guess one complaint is that they are closed after 3pm...every dishes are delicious!! My absolute fav is the lox on toast!!! read more

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04/14/22 - Today I went to Discount Tires in Mt Prospect to get my tires rotated. While I was waiting my sister picked me up & we went to grab lunch. We decided to go to Scratchboard Kitchen in Arlington Heights. Two words SIMPLY AMAZING!!! Scratchboard Kitchen is located in downtown Arlington Heights @ 5 W Campbell St. Scratchboard is highly rated on Yelp 4 1/2 stars out of over 150 reviews. Everything about Scratchboard is first class from the location in downtown Arlington Heights to the interior space that is chic very tastefully designed. The staff is awesome. Francisco was our server, he had a great knowledge of the menu items available and last & most importantly the food. The item I selected was the Lox on sourdough toast. This was incredible. I ordered the lox on sourdough bread w/lemon cream cheese w/chives, mustard seeds, thin sliced red onions & egg yolk pieces ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I really enjoyed this tasty morsel & was tempted to order another. I savored every bit of this sandwich. Beautifully presented (almost too beautiful to eat) but you can rest assured that I did eat it & savored every bite. My sister unfortunately had eaten just before she picked me up so she opted for a biscuit w/butter & black raspberry jam (very tasty). FYI the menu is on a QR code embedded in a block of plexiglass so don't look for a paper menu. The menu items change periodically seasonally, but this lox on sourdough is something I would highly recommend. Beautiful space, excellent food in downtown Arlington Heights. Will I be back again? ABSOLUTELY I can't stop thinking about that scrumptious meal!! read more

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This restaurant is such a cute brunch spot. I added a photo of the decorated floating shelves because I liked it so much. I also liked that the menu is a QR code placed at the table. To start off to drink I got easy like sunday morning cocktail. HEY IT's 5'o'clock somewhere am I right?! It was very tasty and refreshing! & I was def feelin it if ya know what I mean. I wanted to try the other cocktails but i'll save it for next time hahah I also had their orange juice. I'm not sure if they add something to it but it tasted so good and not acidic at all! For food I got short rib hash and a side of avocado. Short rib hash was DELICIOUS!! So savory, tender and soft. The potatoes were a bit much, don't get me wrong it was good but just heavier for me in my opinion. But man I kept thinking to myself, "how dope would it be if i could eat this with a little bit of rice" For pastries I got a rhubarb pop tart and a rainbow scone? I don't know the exact name but man both were so delicious and had this homemade taste to it!! I can't explain it, you're going to have to just try it yourself! From what I was told they have different pastries all the time so they might have something different when you go. Lastly, to-go I got the iced salted honey chai latte and girl or boy whoever is reading this omg So so good! In conclusion, EVERYTHING WAS GREAT, SERVICE WAS EFFICIENT & STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY! I will be back to try other things on the menu and im very excited about it. Lol read more

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I recently moved from Miami to Arlington Heights and this is undoubtedly the best place i've been at since then. The staff is very personal and detailed and the food is FIREEEEEEE, brought some friends from Florida the second time I was there and they were absolutely stunned. The gnocchi , the chicken ceaser salad - everything hits and doesn't miss - love it here read more

So, so, so, so, SO delighted I found this place!!! Might even go as far to say that this is the absolute BEST brunch place I've been to in at least the past 4-5 years! Beautifully modern atmosphere, inside and out. Love the foresty vibe it gives off! Service was overall friendly and efficient. Everything was reasonably priced as well, especially considering the top-notch quality of all the food. Brunch, how I love thee? Let me count the ways... LOL!! Started with a rose cardamom latte (which was oh so exquisite) and a pastry board, consisting of a funfetti scone and a banana muffin with a strawberry filling, topped with chocolate frosting and chocolate chips. As jarring as it may sound, every bite of the muffin tasted phenomenal!! Loved the scone too, especially with the luscious vanilla bean frosting. Only bummer was that they had sold out of their homemade pop tarts which I was dying to try. Oh well... The brûléed grapefruit was a hit as well, as I was really digging the hard brittle consistency on its surface. Almost tasted like candy! I appreciated how the grapefruit was able to retain its raw flavors despite it having been caramelized on top. Well done! And now, the star of the show, the most divine lox on sourdough (also added a side of diced crispy potatoes which complemented the toast very well)!! Lox & a lemon-chive cream cheese spread on a slice of rustic sourdough toast, garnished with slivered red onions, capers, mustard seeds and dill. Pure heaven on a plate!!! Hope they keep this item permanently on their menu, as I would go back and get it every single time. Seriously it's that great! Would like to go back soon and try their pop tarts (hopefully before they sell out) and maybe their lamb shakshuka as well. read more

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Placed our reservations two weeks in advance. This place is usually pretty booked so I recommend making reservations. That should be a hint already for the review to come... this place is well worth the hype. We started off brunch with a blueberry pop tart (it was nothing like the poptarts from the store, this one was 10x better) incredibly light but buttery and flavorful. We also ended up ordering one to go! To drink I had a perfectly balanced rose cardamom latte! For my meal I had an avocado toast, which was possibly the best avocado toast I've ever had. The flavors were similar to an everything bagel seasoning but nothing overpowering like the mix from a grocery store. I also usually don't like the pickled veggies on top because in other roasts I've had elsewhere, they were too vinegary. These I loved! I also got a side of sufléed grapefruit which was difficult to eat but a nice balance of sweet and spicy. Overall great food and experience! Signed up for the rewards program and will definitely be coming back! Hopefully soon read more

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Short Rib Hash: Potatoes, onions, summer corn, egg My first time at Scratchboard today! I met a friend for lunch and was delighted by the patio area and its cool, relaxed, almost vacation-like vibe. The short rib hash was a tasty bowl of roasted potatoes with melty braised short rib meats. The perfect sunny side up egg on top oozed into the bowl and made a velvety sauce that enriched all of the flavors. My friend had the blueberry grilled cheese (sorry, no pic) and said it was great! We didn't try any of the lattes or cocktails but they looked pretty inviting. Service was prompt and friendly and Danielle, one of the owners, was nice enough to ask how everything was as we were leaving. Well, Danielle, it was excellent! I only gave 4 stars bc I know my next time back will upgrade it to a 5. I can't wait! read more

Scratchboard Kitchen - Short Rib Hash: Potatoes, onions, summer corn, egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois