Scratchboard Kitchen

Scratchboard Kitchen A chef-driven take on Midwestern seasonality. Open for Breakfast, lunch, Happy Hour and dinner Tuesday - Sunday.

Today was a big day for a lot of us with kids headed back to school, and that calls for a celebration! Come join us toni...
08/19/2026

Today was a big day for a lot of us with kids headed back to school, and that calls for a celebration!

Come join us tonight on the patio. No cooking, no dishes, no cleanup. Just good food, fresh air, and a chance to hear all about day one over dinner.

And every kids' meal comes with FREE ice cream tonight (and every Wednesday night!). Yes, really.

We would love to see your family. Come celebrate with us!

P.S. Thinking about a kid-free brunch or lunch tomorrow? All bottles of wine & bubbly are half-off. Day date or friend catch-up, we've got you. 🥂

Check out of current seasonal menu & book a table: https://scratchboardkitchenah.com/

Mondays just got a whole lot better.ICYMI: We're now open on Mondays, and honestly? It might be the best-kept secret of ...
08/17/2026

Mondays just got a whole lot better.

ICYMI: We're now open on Mondays, and honestly? It might be the best-kept secret of the week. No weekend crowds. A patio table just for you. Happy hour from 3–5pm.

And our summer menu is peak right now. Heirloom tomatoes, ripe peaches, fresh peppers, sweet corn, summer squash, peak-season berries, crisp greens, all from local farms. Seasonal pastries and desserts made from scratch every day.

These dishes won't be around forever. Tonight is the perfect night.

We hope to see you!

The best of summer is here! The freshest heirloom tomatoes, juicy berries, crisp shish*to peppers, ripe zucchini, sweet ...
08/05/2026

The best of summer is here! The freshest heirloom tomatoes, juicy berries, crisp shish*to peppers, ripe zucchini, sweet corn, freshly-picked kale, crunchy green beans... all from local farms and all featured in our current lineup of seasonal dishes.

Some of our favorites include:
- Seasonal Avocado Toast: Publican sourdough, whipped feta, heirloom tomatoes, everything seasoning
- Seasonal Fruit Parfait: Mick Klug Farms fruit medley, mixed berry jam, house-made granola, Heaven's Honey, vanilla yogurt
- Seasonal Burrata: Publican sourdough toast, stonefruit relish, heirloom tomatoes, flowers
- Shish*to Peppers: shish*to peppers, peaches, lemon, sunflower dukkah
- Turkish Zucchini: dill yogurt, everything seasoning, spicy 'nduja oil
- Corn Chowder: Frillman Farms sweet corn, coconut milk, Yukon gold potatoes, basil, lime
- GF/Vegan Grain & Veggie Bowl: whipped eggplant, quinoa, roasted zucchini, marinated cherry tomatoes, basil
- Muffuletta: house-made focaccia, mortadella, salame cotto, bistro ham, provolone, baby swiss, olive salad
- Chicken Caesar Wrap: signature fried chicken, Vertical Acres Farm red romaine, truffle caesar, parmesan, pickled red onions
- BLT: Publican sourdough, little gem, bacon, Frillman Farms heirloom tomato, Duke's mayo, side of potato salad
& more!

Plus, we have new desserts, including a white chocolate bread pudding with house biscuits, white chocolate custard, and caramel sauce (see the last photo).

What have you tried so far? We always love to hear your feedback!

Our pastry chef has been hard at work testing new cookie recipes, and we wanted to share some of her best creations with...
07/15/2026

Our pastry chef has been hard at work testing new cookie recipes, and we wanted to share some of her best creations with you. Next Thursday, you can get a specialty box with four cookies you won't find anywhere else:
- Marshmallow Birthday Cake
- Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed
- Masa Harina Raspberry White Chocolate
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip

$24/box. Pickup between 5–7 PM on Thursday, 7/23. Pre-orders close Tuesday at noon, and quantities are very limited.

Order now before they're gone :https://www.toasttab.com/catering/scratchboard-kitchen-5-west-campbell-st > Select 7/23 and a pickup time between 5 & 7 PM.

I wanted to take a moment to give a huge shout-out to Paul Schuhmacher . He recently refinished all of our front tables ...
07/13/2026

I wanted to take a moment to give a huge shout-out to Paul Schuhmacher . He recently refinished all of our front tables with a level of care and craftsmanship that's truly rare to find. Beyond refinishing, he also creates incredible custom pieces, and we're so excited to have him working on some wine shelves for us next. You're awesome, Paul!

We have some exciting news! Starting tomorrow, Scratchboard Kitchen is officially open on Mondays!We know Mondays can us...
07/12/2026

We have some exciting news! Starting tomorrow, Scratchboard Kitchen is officially open on Mondays!

We know Mondays can use a little help, and we'd love to be part of making yours better. Whether you're starting your morning with us over a house-made pastry and a specialty latte, popping in for lunch, winding down with happy hour after a long first day of the week, or bringing the family for dinner, we're here for all of it.

Same scratch-made food, same locally sourced ingredients, same familiar faces, just one more day a week to enjoy it together.

We can't wait to spend Mondays with you!

Don't forget about half price wine tonight! Come on by!
07/09/2026

Don't forget about half price wine tonight! Come on by!

Your new pastry obsessions are here.Every single one of these is made from scratch, daily, in-house featuring local ingr...
07/04/2026

Your new pastry obsessions are here.

Every single one of these is made from scratch, daily, in-house featuring local ingredients.

- S'mores Pop-Tart: flaky scratch pastry, chocolate fudge, toasted marshmallow. Campfire nostalgia at its best.
- Raspberry Masa Cookie: buttery sweet corn cookie, raspberry jam, white chocolate, freeze-dried Midwest sweet corn on top.
- Coconut Passionfruit Cake: butter cake layered with coconut cream, passion fruit + grapefruit. A little vacation in cake form.
- Vegan GF Zucchini Loaf: Frillman Farms zucchini, warm spices, and proof that "vegan" and "gluten-free" can still mean seriously good.
- Blueberry Crumble: Mick Klug Farm blueberries baked jammy under a chai-spiced crumble. Vegan + GF, all flavor.

Plus, new desserts to end your meal on a sweet note:
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet: baked to order, warm, gooey center, soft serve, hot fudge. Need we say more?
- White Chocolate Bread Pudding: made from our house biscuits, white chocolate custard, caramel, vanilla soft serve.

Come try them all while they're here!

P.S. Don't forget that we're open all weekend!

As the growing season transitions from late spring to summer produce, our Spring Tasting Menu is coming to a close. It's...
06/24/2026

As the growing season transitions from late spring to summer produce, our Spring Tasting Menu is coming to a close. It's not too late (yet!) to experience the current menu before the shift.

One of our favorite courses that you don't want to miss: Chef Grace's house-made pierogi filled with ricotta, fresh herbs, and young greens and finished with a bright hit of preserved lemon and olive oil.

Book your tasting menu now to experience this current menu before the seasons change.

https://www.opentable.com/r/scratchboard-kitchen-arlington-heights -> "Experiences"

It's officially peak berry season, and we decided to do something special with the local berries we're getting in from M...
06/22/2026

It's officially peak berry season, and we decided to do something special with the local berries we're getting in from Mick Klug Farms.

Introducing our very first cookie drop! Four specialty cookies, made from scratch, boxed up and ready for you:
- Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed: juicy summer blueberries, bright lemon zest, and a poppyseed crunch
- Masa Harina Raspberry White Chocolate: toasty corn flour, jammy raspberry, and melty white chocolate
- Strawberry Pretzel Kitchen Sink: sweet, salty, and crunchy
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip: deep, nutty browned butter and gooey chocolate; the classic that never goes out of season

Each box comes with all four cookies for $24.

this is a one-time limited batch, so make sure you get your order in ASAP before we sell out!

Order Now: https://www.toasttab.com/catering/scratchboard-kitchen-5-west-campbell-st/ -> Select a pickup time between 5 and 7 PM on 6/25.

Address

5 W. Campbell Street
Arlington Heights, IL
60005

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8am - 8:30pm
Friday 8am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8am - 8:30pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

Telephone

(847) 749-3103

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