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

Tomorrow is the final Arlington Heights Farmers Market of the season, and we're going out with our coziest fall lineup y...
10/17/2026

Tomorrow is the final Arlington Heights Farmers Market of the season, and we're going out with our coziest fall lineup yet. Here's what we're bringing:

☕ Hot apple c***r from Mick Klug Farm topped with whipped cream & caramel
🥓 Breakfast sandwich with thick-cut bacon, a souffléd farm egg, melty cheddar & our special spread on an English muffin
🧈 Buttermilk biscuits (gluten-free, too!) with honey butter made with Heaven's Honey
🍎 Apple dulce de leche poptarts
🍩 Apple c***r donuts + apple c***r donut holes
🥕 Vegan, gluten-free carrot cake
🎃 Pumpkin cookies
🫐 Mixed berry blondies
🌾 Granola: oats, vanilla & maple syrup with cranberry, coconut & chia seeds (GF)

Come early! The c***r donuts and poptarts always go first. And bring the little ones in costume for trick-or-treating around the market!

Plus, keep the weekend going with us at the restaurant!
Join us for brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner all weekend long. And don't forget Sunday nights: our fried chicken sandwich plus a local craft b**r for just $15.

Thank you for making our second season at the market such a sweet one. Your Saturday visits mean the world to us. The market may be wrapping up, but our tables are always ready for you at Scratchboard.

See you this weekend!
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This week is serving up the kind of fall weather we wait all year for: sunshine, crisp air, sweater-optional afternoons....
10/07/2026

This week is serving up the kind of fall weather we wait all year for: sunshine, crisp air, sweater-optional afternoons.

Arlington Alfresco has wrapped and the streets are open to cars again, but our sidewalk tables are still out. There aren't many of them, so grab a reservation below before they're gone.

Here's what's waiting for you this week:
- TONIGHT: Kids get free ice cream with kids' meals on Wednesdays!
- TOMORROW: Every bottle of w**e is half-price, all day. Our list is small and carefully chosen, so it's a great chance to try something new.
- HAPPY HOUR: Every day, 3–5 PM: $10 tini tinis, $8 drink deals, and a light-bites menu built for lingering outside. Can't decide? Order the Happy Meal: Caesar salad, truffle fries, and a tini tini.
- SUNDAY NIGHTS: Our fried chicken sandwich plus a local craft b**r for $15.

Seasonal dishes, craft cocktails, cozy lattes, sidewalk sunshine. No cooking, no dishes, just a perfect fall day done right.

P.S. Pair a seasonal latte with an apple dulce de leche poptart, a pumpkin cookie, or a gluten-free/vegan carrot muffin. Everything is baked from scratch daily in small batches, so come early!

We hope to see you!

Okkkayyy Sunday Funday 🙌Recovering from Harmony Fest? Let brunch bring you back. We'd suggest starting with a house-made...
10/04/2026

Okkkayyy Sunday Funday 🙌

Recovering from Harmony Fest? Let brunch bring you back. We'd suggest starting with a house-made bloody mary or a cold mimosa. From there, maybe lox on toast or our seasonal avocado toast, and a grapefruit with a brûléed top that cracks under your spoon. Don't forget crispy fingerling potatoes with spicy mayo. And of course, save room for a house-made poptart or flaky biscuit.

This is the ultimate post-festival brunch, and our sidewalk tables are out today, so grab your crew and soak up the sunshine. Pro tip: Reserve a table ahead of time and skip the wait.

Pickup and delivery are always an option too!

Make a reservation or place an order: https://scratchboardkitchenah.com/

Sticking around later? Every Sunday night, our fried chicken sandwich plus a local craft b**r is just $15.

📍 Scratchboard Kitchen, Arlington Heights

We're at Harmony Fest this weekend!Find us at the corner of Vail and Campbell: - Friday, October 2: 5–11 p.m. - Saturday...
10/02/2026

We're at Harmony Fest this weekend!

Find us at the corner of Vail and Campbell:
- Friday, October 2: 5–11 p.m.
- Saturday, October 3: 3–11 p.m.

On the menu: our signature fried chicken sandwich, smash burgers, potato salad, "hot fudge sundae" funnel cakes and brown butter chocolate chip cookies.

To sip: apple c***r spritzes, peach bourbon iced tea, hot caramel apple c***r, hot coffee with Irish cream, and w**e by the glass.

Plus, we're still serving brunch in the restaurant today and tomorrow, and you'll find us at the Farmers Market tomorrow morning 8 AM - Noon.

Whether you're coming in for brunch, grabbing a cocktail and a burger at Harmony Fest, or picking up a breakfast sandwich and an apple dulce de leche poptart at the Farmers Market, we hope to see you this weekend!

It's the final Sunday of Arlington Alfresco, and tomorrow is the last official day. The forecast is on our side with gor...
09/27/2026

It's the final Sunday of Arlington Alfresco, and tomorrow is the last official day. The forecast is on our side with gorgeous weather both days, and it's the perfect excuse to grab a patio table, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy one more meal outside with us.

Bring the family, meet up with friends, or treat yourself to a little extra time in the fresh air. Plus, Our fried chicken sandwich + a local craft b**r is just $15 on Sunday nights. It's the perfect time to enjoy it on the patio!

Make a reservation: https://www.opentable.com/r/scratchboard-kitchen-arlington-heights

The good news: outdoor dining isn't over just yet. After Arlington Alfresco ends, we'll keep sidewalk tables out whenever the weather cooperates.

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Next Up: Harmony Fest

Harmony Fest comes to downtown Arlington Heights next weekend:
- Friday, October 2: 5–11 p.m.
- Saturday, October 3: 3–11 p.m.

Mark your calendar now. It's a great way to kick off October, and we'll have all of your festival favorites including our smash burger, fried chicken sandwich, "hot fudge sundae" funnel cakes, seasonal cocktails like our apple c***r spritz with Mick Klug Farm apple c***r, peach bourbon iced tea, and more!

Thank you for making this such a memorable patio season. See you today or tomorrow for one last hurrah!

Rain all weekend? Perfect excuse for cozy comfort food and slowing down over a great meal. We won't be at the farmers ma...
09/19/2026

Rain all weekend? Perfect excuse for cozy comfort food and slowing down over a great meal.

We won't be at the farmers market today, but we're open all day with regular hours. Start with our breakfast sandwich and those crispy potatoes you can't stop thinking about or a fluffy stack of pancakes (add blueberries and whipped cream, trust us). Swing by for lunch and try the focaccia with a bowl of creamy corn chowder, a BLT with heirloom tomatoes, or our chicken Caesar with signature fried chicken. Staying in tonight? Order smash burgers and fries, shrimp gratin, or house-made pasta with local farm veggies. We've got you covered morning to evening.

And don't forget a scratch-made seasonal pastry! Grab an iced sugar cookie, a rich brownie made with cocoa, espresso, and chocolate chips, or our NEW apple dulce de leche poptart filled with Klug Farm apples and cinnamon. Gluten-free? We've got you with our chai carrot muffin made with Frillman Farms carrots, and a blueberry crumble featuring Mick Klug Farm blueberries with a chai-spiced oat topping. The perfect rainy day treats! (Made in limited quantities daily).

Dine in, pick up, or order delivery — link in bio.

💜 Help us paint the town purple.This week, we're joining a beautiful community effort to raise awareness and funds for t...
09/13/2026

💜 Help us paint the town purple.

This week, we're joining a beautiful community effort to raise awareness and funds for those affected by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, and we'd love for you to be part of it.

The easiest way to help? Come in for lunch this Wednesday, 9/16. We're donating 10% of all sales to the Alzheimer's Association. That's it. Show up, eat well, and make a difference.

We're making it extra special with a few purple-inspired additions to the menu on Wednesday only:
💜 Ube Poptart: Flaky, buttery crust with a creamy, nutty ube filling, topped with a purple vanilla icing
🍋 Butterfly Pea & Lavender Lemonade: Fresh lemon, lavender, and butterfly pea blossom: Enjoy this drink as a mocktail or as a cocktail with vodka.

Reservations are recommended: https://www.opentable.com/r/scratchboard-kitchen-arlington-heights

But the giving doesn't stop there, there's a full week of events happening right here in DtA:
📚 Tuesday 9/15: Educational program at Cocial at 5:30 PM, then dinner at Passero
🍽️ Wednesday 9/16: Lunch at Scratchboard Kitchen (that's us! 💜)
🍷 Thursday 9/17: Dinner at Shakou
🌸 Friday 9/18: Flowers After Hours, 6–9 PM at The Eiffel Flower
🧘 Saturday 9/19: Yoga classes at 8 AM & 9:30 AM at Still Yoga
🎉 Sunday 9/20: Closing party at 3 PM at Peggy Kinnane's..and more!

Every meal, every class, every gathering this week is a chance to show up for the people we love. We hope to see you. 💜

Shout-out to Bear Construction and Coco & Blu for all of their hard work on this effort!

It's Sunday, it's gorgeous out, and you can get our signature fried chicken sandwich + a local craft b**r for just $15 t...
09/06/2026

It's Sunday, it's gorgeous out, and you can get our signature fried chicken sandwich + a local craft b**r for just $15 tonight. Is there a better way to spend a Sunday evening?

Every Sunday we run this deal, and tonight just happens to be the perfect night to take advantage of it. Come grab a seat outside, soak in the weather, and let us take care of dinner.

P.S. We're open ALL day tomorrow for Labor Day too. Book your table now for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

We hope to see you!

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 w**e & 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/
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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!

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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