This restaurant offers absolutely the best French toast. I got the banana & bourbon caramel bread…read morepudding French toast ($16.50), and it was divine. What makes Scratch's French toast so good is that they don't use plain old white bread for it. Instead, they use sweet bread pudding, which makes for an utterly decadent and delicious breakfast. The pieces of bread pudding had crisp edges while being soft on the inside. They were topped with sliced bananas and a rich bourbon caramel sauce, and served with maple syrup infused whipped cream that was almost practically ice cream. The French toast also comes with your choice of sausage or pork belly. I opted for the sausage patties, which were tasty and homemade. I also ordered the orange juice ($4.50) and home fries ($3.75). The home fries were delicious. Crispy potato chunks that were the right amount of salty. Between the French toast and home fries, I left stuffed. Service was also great. My server was very friendly and welcoming, and came to check on me a couple of times. Notes - it's a small place with a couple of tables, but I was able to take a seat right away on a Friday morning. Every table comes with 2 bottles of hot sauce - a red sauce and green sauce. You pay at the cash register after you get your check.

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.

I was meeting my bff at Bob Evan, as we do every other month. We didn't realize that due to recent…read moretornado, they were not open until later in the day. I did a search and found Oak Tree Cafe. It is hidden in a huge office building complex. What a hidden gem! They offered most of what Bob Evans does, at close to half the price. And the food is SO much better. Atmosphere is very bright and clean. Staff was very welcoming! I think we found our new meeting place!!!!

Very clean establishment, service is excellent food, house made menu items, including salads…read moreburgers, breakfast, to name a few, and bake goods

The gentleman was super nice. Even added more ingredients as needed for my specialty drink. Will…read moredefinitely recommend

This food is super fresh, made to order. The guy there is so nice! It's fast, easy, healthy and…read moredelicious.

I ordered takeout from Naf Naf Grill on our first night in Independence. My husband and I had been…read moredriving from Chicago and been on the road for almost 6 hours. Luckily, Naf Naf Grill was still open by the time we rolled into town. I ordered a chicken shawarma bowl and my husband had a falafel platter. The food was fresh and tasty. The best part was the pita bread that came with our entrees. So soft and fluffy, and with a slather of garlic sauce - so good!!

Terrible service and food. They ran out of chicken, so wanted me to wait 15 minutes even though…read morerest of my party had their food. Also the restaurant itself was so cold we had to eat outside. The food quality, taste, and temperature were not good. Will never come here again.

I've been to this location several times and have given it good reviews in the past. If today was…read moremy first visit to this location, I would never ever come back. I took my father there on Sunday April 19th at 5pm. Before I get started with the negative, I would like the manager of this location to know that they are very lucky to have Maddy as an employee. Now for the bad: when we walked in, at least four tables were filthy. Three tables had their chairs up like they were getting ready to close and there were three dirty tables in the back. We sat at the only clean table. The employee named Katy should no longer be working there. I don't know how anybody gets paid to be that rude to people. She didn't smile she didn't say hello when I told her I didn't come there often she wasn't helpful. I only ordered two sandwiches and drinks. It was a low maintenance order and she literally made me feel bad for making her take the time to wait on me. It was a horrible customer experience. While I was there, some guy came in who had gone home and come back because he was given the wrong sandwich. I didn't hear her apologize once. I took a picture and it's posted on this website of the overflowing trash area. The picture that I posted doesn't include our trash. I had to put our trash on top of the pile of trash. The place was a mess. I will say there is potential in the employee name Maddy she was super excited about the company and how they keep things fresh. She was excited to talk about the company and seemed proud. To the management, this place needs one heck of a makeover in every sense of the word

Kind of an up scale Subway. Little better food and selection. Lots of room inside and outside. They…read morehave milkshakes and floats too! I got the Wreck , turkey, ham, roast beef, cheese toasted. Wife got the BLTA which is BLT with avocado on it. Service was quick with three people behind the counter. Overall for a change in places and fair prices I would stop by again for one of their subs.

The food was really good for the price. Nice clean dinning area friendly staff the only complaint…read moreis that there is always a 20 minute wait and the slow service...

LA Pete's is an amazingly good breakfast spot. All fresh ingredients served daily. Good sized…read moreportions too. The eggs and bacon are never greasy and the bacon comes thick sliced. They get you in and out. The service is excellent. Never have to wait or watch for servers. Cool place. Simple. No gimmicks or cheesy decor.

Crespo's is a gem, hidden in the back of an office building. Park in the back lot and head down…read morethe stairs, through the doors at the bottom and straight through until you turn left into their room. It is small, with only a few tables inside. They have daily specials that you can get as a sandwich, wrap, or on a big salad. The lettuce is always fresh and you can choose all the toppings you want! They have super yummy roasted red pepper and gouda soup on certain days. I usually will get the special on a salad. They're generous with the toppings and meat. This is a family owned business with delicious homemade food. The quality of food and service is excellent. I'm so happy to have Crespo's nearby!

From the owner: The Crespo Cafe began as the tiny "Bistro at the Islander". Thanks to the support of their…read morecustomers, the Crespo family was able to expand the business in 2016, moving to the new Crespo Cafe in Independence.

Hit the spot on our roadtrip. Got the godfather and it was really good. Roll was a bit too salty…read morethough. I felt like I had an unquenchable thirst afterwards. Service was good and the interior looked spacious enough to never run out of seating.

I've eaten here a few times but today I tried their cookies for the first time. They're a decent…read moresize, very soft with quality ingredients. They're also reasonably priced. The s'mores cookie is definitely for a chocolate lover. You do get chunks of marshmallow, but they are sporadic. The oatmeal raisin is one of my favorite cookies. You definitely taste the oatmeal and plenty of raisins in it.My visit was quick, but very efficient. If you haven't tried their cookies yet, you're missing out.

You should come here for meetings- not Panera!! This is a great quiet spot for 2 people to talk or…read morea group of 5. We hold board mtgs here, I meet people to work on projects. So much quieter than panera and great service. If your hungry full buffet breakfast.

Stayed at the Hotel. Parking is horrible. They are currently working on the building for upgrades…read more Decor is ok and the restaurant seems clean overall. The girl behind the bar during the week is very attentive and friendly. Burger was cooked perfectly and tasted good. Was not a big fan of the kielbasa and seafood rosato but I if you're a kielbasa fan you will probably love it. The mushroom rosato was ok. Broccoli was bland. The big win was the turkey club sandwich which was

Love the food and beverage items that are offered - sandwiches, soups, coffee, and baked goods,…read morealong with standing vault coolers housing cold beverages. The staff is also helpful and pleasant when patronizing Gourmand's. The atmosphere is casual and since they are only open 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM M-F - it is a perfect setting for inside dining. Recommend calling ahead during lunchtime hours for your food order. TY

Top contender for best cafe/ deli in Cleveland. Inside the place is clean and chill, great variety…read moreof food choices and even better taste. The people that work there are also so awesome and very nice