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    Scratchboard Kitchen

    5 West Campbell St.

    Arlington Heights, IL 60005


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    Featured Items

    • Breakfast Sandwich

      Thick cut crispy bacon, souffléd farm egg, and cheese layered on a fluffy english muffin with a special sauce.
      $14.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy buttermilk fried chicken with creamy pimiento cheese and crunchy pickled red onions.
      $17.00
    • SBK Smash Burger

      Brioche bun, American cheese, truffle mayo, b&b pickles. Served with fries.
      $26.00

    Seasonal Pastries

    Seasonal Pastries & Biscuits

    • Biscuit

      Fluffy, house-made buttermilk biscuit served with honey butter made with Heaven's Honey and jam made with Klug farm fruit.
      $6.00
    • GF Biscuit

      Fluffy, house-made gluten-free buttermilk biscuit crafted with Thomas Keller’s Cup4Cup flour, served warm with Heaven’s Honey butter and jam made from Mick Klug Farms fruit.
      $6.00
    • Strawberry Pretzel Crunch Cookie

      White chocolate, feuilletine, macerated strawberries, salted pretzel crunch.
      $6.00
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Pop Tart

      Pop Tart filled with strawberry rhubarb jam and finished with pretzel chai streusel
      $6.00
    • Strawberry Semolina Cake

      Buttery semolina cake layered with strawberry jam
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • GF Vegan Blueberry Lemon Loaf

      Moist lemon loaf made with gluten-free dairy free flour, oat milk, fresh lemon, and blueberries, finished with demerara sugar
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Cake Pops

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Donut

      Red ruby chocolate curls, cake donut.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Donut Holes (4)

      Coated in sprinkles!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00

    Coffee, Lattes & Juice

    Coffee & Lattes

    • Drip Coffee (16 oz)

      Falling somewhere between a medium and dark roast, Brewpoint Coffee's Stargazer brings earthy, full-bodied, & dark chocolate notes.
      $4.00
    • Espresso

      Local Brewpoint Coffee's Acrobat Espresso. A blend from Costa Rica that brings nutty, smooth, & caramel notes.
      $2.25
    • Bananas Foster Latte

      Brewpoint espresso, steamed milk, house-made banana syrup, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla bean
      $7.00
    • Iced Melbourne Mont Blanc

      cold brew coffee, okinawan black sugar, vanilla cloud foam, orange zest, nutmeg
      $8.00
    • Iced Hojicha Cookies & Cream Latte

      roasted green tea, chocolate, vanilla, milk, vanilla cloud foam
      $9.00
    • Black Sugar Matcha Latte

      rare tea cellar matcha, okinawan black sugar, steamed milk hot or iced
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Salted Honey Chai

      Chai spices, heaven's honey, steamed milk.
      $6.00
    • Muddy Mocha Functional Latte

      Brewpoint espresso, adaptogenic mushroom powder containing organic Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, and more, Belgian chocolate, and steamed milk. The perfect caffeine boost with added immune support plus cognitive benefits to help with focus and concentration. (Don't worry, you can't taste the mushrooms!)
      $9.00
    • Rose Cardamom Latte (16 oz)

      Espresso, house-made Rose Cardamom syrup, and steamed whole milk. Lightly sweet with floral notes and a hint of cardamom.
      $5.00
    • Spiced Apple Chai

      chai spices, mick klug farms apple cider, vanilla
      $10.00
    • Vanilla Latte (16 oz)

      Brewpoint's Acrobat espresso with steamed whole milk and house-made vanilla syrup.
      $5.00
    • Mushroom Boost Coffee (16 oz)

      Take your coffee up a notch with a mushroom boost consisting of Lion's Mane, Reishi, Maitake, Cordyceps, Shiitake, Turkey Tail, and Chaga. These adaptogenic superfood 'shrooms support immunity, cognition, and overall well-being.
      $6.00
    • Mocha Latte (16 oz)

      Treat yourself to the perfect indulgent latte made with espresso, steamed whole milk, and rich Belgian chocolate.
      $5.00
    • Classic Latte (16oz)

      Brewpoint Coffee's robust "Acrobat" espresso & whole milk steamed to velvety perfection.
      $5.00
    • Cappuccino

      A perfectly balanced cappuccino crafted with Brewpoint's rich, aromatic espresso, topped with velvety steamed milk and a light layer of frothy foam for a smooth and bold experience.
      $4.00
    • Americano

      A smooth, bold Americano featuring Brewpoint's rich espresso and hot water for a perfectly balanced brew.
      $4.00
    • Metric Cold Brew

      Deeply chocolatey and crisp. Served over ice. This is local cold brew coffee is sure to wake you up!
      $5.00
    • House-made Bloody Mary Mix (32 oz)

      Just add your favorite vodka and you're ready to go! Makes 4-6 drinks.
      $18.00
    • Box of Coffee (40oz)

      A 40 oz box of Brewpoint Coffee's Stargazer provided with cream, sugar or sweetener of your choice, & cups. Serves 10 guests.
      $40.00
    • Matcha Vanilla Latte

      Rare Tea Cellars premium matcha, house-made vanilla syrup and steamed whole milk. Need a little extra caffeine? Add a shot of espresso!
      $9.00
    • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

      Squeezed Daily
      $4.00

    Whole Bean Coffee

    • Dark Roast Drip Brewpoint Whole Bean Coffee 12 oz

      Brewpoint whole bean, 12 oz, cocoa, toasted caramel, clean finish
      $16.00
    • Espresso Blend Brewpoint Whole Bean Coffee 12 oz

      Brewpoint whole bean, 12 oz, dark chocolate, balanced finish
      $16.00

    Brunch

    • Buttermilk Pancakes

      Fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with butter and local Maple Syrup
      $13.00
    • Gluten Free Pancakes

      Fluffy gluten-free buttermilk pancakes made with Thomas Keller’s Cup4Cup flour, served with butter and local maple syrup.
      $19.00
    • Steak & Eggs

      steak, eggs, potatoes, spicy mayo
      $36.00
    • Smoked Brisket Hash

      Roasted & fried fingerling potatoes sauteed with smoked brisket, caramelized onions, spinach, pickled mustard seeds, chicken stock and butter. Topped with 2 sunny side up eggs.
      $20.00
    • Turkish Eggs

      Lamb meatballs, poached eggs, Publican Sourdough, Dill Yogurt, chili crisp, herb salad
      $20.00
    • Biscuits & Gravy

      A fluffy biscuit cut in half slathered with our house made sausage gravy and topped with sunny side up eggs.
      $15.00
    • Avocado Toast

      Strawberries, burrata butter, pea shoots, chili crisp, sourdough.
      $17.00
    • Lox on Toast

      Crunchy toast griddled to perfection and layered with lemon and scallion cream cheese, lox, eggs mimosa, crispy capers, shaved red onion, pickled mustard seeds, and dill.
      $19.00
    • Breakfast Sandwich

      Thick cut crispy bacon, souffléd farm egg, and cheese layered on a fluffy english muffin with a special sauce.
      $14.00
    • Crispy Potatoes

      Our signature crispy fingerling potatoes served with spicy mayo.
      $6.00
    • Bruleed Grapefruit

      Half grapefruit dusted with cayenne and lime and caramelized
      $4.00
    • Avocado Side

      everything seasoning
      $4.50+
    • Anson Mills Grits

      with cheddar cheese.
      $5.00
    • Fruit Plate

      Medley of seasonal farm fruit, blood orange curd, local honey, yogurt
      $12.00
    • Side of Bacon

      2 pieces of Beeler's bacon
      $5.00
    • Side of Sausage

      2 pieces of Slagel Farms sausage
      $6.00
    • Maple Bacon Sausage

      Hardwood-smoked Berkshire pork breakfast sausage, stuffed with uncured bacon and lightly sweetened with pure Vermont maple syrup and brown sugar for a smoky-sweet balance.
      $5.00
    • Sourdough Toast

      Thirty-hour fermented sourdough from Publican Quality Bread, crafted with wheat from Janie’s Farm and rye from Spence Farm, featuring an open crumb and a sweet, grassy, beautifully balanced finish.
      $3.00
    • Gluten Free Toast

      A hearty, fully baked gluten free five grain bread with a subtly sweet, robust blend of grains and a tender crumb, nut free.
      $4.00
    • One Egg

      Brown farm egg from family owned Sunrise Acres in Hudsonville, with rich golden yolks.
      $4.00
    • Two Eggs

      Brown farm eggs from family owned Sunrise Acres in Hudsonville, with rich golden yolks.
      $8.00
    • Side of Sausage Gravy

      $5.00
    • Sausage Gravy Quart

      $40.00
    • Side Hashbrown

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.00

    All Day Menu

    Starters

    • Asparagus Soup

      Cream of asparagus soup, topped with prosciutto and crispy parmesan and scallions.
      $10.00
    • Focaccia Bread & Butter

      House Made Focaccia Bread with salted cultured butter from Vermont
      $9.00
    • Smoked Trout Dip

      house pickles, dill, trout roe, potato chips
      $22.00
    • Burrata

      Strawberries, chili crisp, pea shoots, sourdough.
      $18.00
    • Caviar Board

      Choice of Caviar served with potato chips and creme fraiche
    • Crudites

      Seasonal farm vegetables, whipped feta.
      $16.00

    Mains

    Mussels braised in stewed tomato sauce topped with cilantro and served with sourdough bread.
    • Seasonal Pasta

      Campanelle pasta, asparagus tips, artichokes, pea shoots.
      $18.00
    • PEI Mussels

      PEI mussels steamed in local lager with a fragrant butter made from jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic. Served with toasted sourdough for soaking up every last drop.
      $25.00
    • SBK Smash Burger

      Brioche bun, American cheese, truffle mayo, b&b pickles. Served with fries.
      $26.00
    • PLAIN Smashburger

      Plain burger. Slagel beef, fries. Choice of cheese or no cheese.
      $26.00
    • Roasted Half Chicken

      Whipped feta, fingerlings, asparagus ribbons, strawberries, olives.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $36.00
    • Steak Frites

      Steak served medium rare with chimichurri and french fries.
      $36.00
    • Fried Chicken & Grits

      Hot honey, fresh herbs
      $22.00

    Salads

    A silky eggplant whip topped with quinoa, juicy marinated tomatoes, roasted zucchini, crisp radish, and fresh basil. It’s veggie-packed, vibrant, and seriously craveable. (Vegan & Gluten Free!)
    • Chopped Salad

      Little gem, red cabbage, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • Kale Salad

      Tossed with green goddess dressing and topped with toasted parmesan.
      $12.00
    • Truffle Caesar Salad

      Revol romaine crunch tossed in housemade truffle Caesar dressing, topped with pecorino cheese, pickled onions, and buttermilk biscuit croutons. Add on a protein of your choice (fried chicken is a popular option!).
      $17.00
    • Seasonal Grain & Veggie Bowl

      Ancient grains, lemon chili vinaigrette, mushrooms, peas, artichokes, red pepper spread.
      $17.00
    • Asparagus & Endive Side Salad

      $14.00

    Sandwiches

    • Tuna Melt

      Sourdough, cheddar cheese, tuna salad, red onions
      $16.00
    • Rhubarb Grilled Cheese

      Muenster & cheddar cheese, rhubarb compote, prosciutto.
      $16.00
    • Reuben Tartine

      Rye bread, brisket, muenster cheese, sauerkraut.
      $18.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy buttermilk fried chicken with creamy pimiento cheese and crunchy pickled red onions.
      $17.00

    Sides

    • Roasted Beets

      Feta, umeboshi sesame, herbs.
      $16.00
    • Crispy Potatoes

      Our signature crispy fingerling potatoes served with spicy mayo.
      $6.00
    • Anson Mills Grits

      with cheddar cheese.
      $5.00
    • Truffle Fries

      Crisp golden fries finished with white truffle and black truffle, served with a silky truffle emulsion.
      $10.00
    • Avocado Side

      everything seasoning
      $4.50+
    • French Fries

      Crisp golden fries, lightly salted.
      $6.00
    • Side of Asparagus Soup

      tomato, cannellini beans
      $5.00

    Add-On Proteins and Sauces

    • Side of Lox

      Cold-smoked salmon, silky, clean finish
      $10.00
    • Side of Fried Chicken

      Fried golden crispy, herbaceous
      $6.00
    • Side of Grilled Chicken

      Tender grilled chicken, herb seasoning
      $8.00
    • Add on Trout Roe

      Trout roe cold smoked in Pappy Van Winkle barrels, bright, briny pearls
      $20.00
    • Add on Paddlefish Caviar

      Paddlefish caviar, refined, buttery, mineral
      $35.00
    • Side of Honeybutter and Jam

      Whipped honey butter, seasonal fruit preserve
      $1.50
    • Side of Hot Honey

      Local honey, gentle heat
      $1.00
    • Side of Truffle Mayo

      Silky emulsion, white truffle, black truffle
      $1.00
    • Side of Maple Syrup

      Heaven's honey pure maple syrup, amber
      $0.50
    • Side of Spicy Mayo

      Creamy emulsion, chili, subtle heat
      $0.50
    • Side of Spicy Oil

      $0.50
    • Side of Butter

      Whipped cultured butter, sea salt
    • Side of Ketchup

      Tomato, vinegar, balanced sweetness
    • Side of Hot Sauce

      Chili, vinegar, bright heat
    • Soup (Quart)

      Seasonal Soup - 1 quart of soup (32 oz); serves 3 - 4
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Avocado Side

      everything seasoning
      $4.50+

    Kids Menu (12 years old and under)

    • Cinnamon Sugar French Toast

      Crispy French toast sticks coated in cinnamon sugar and served with local maple syrup.
      $9.00
    • Kids Classic

      $8.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Grilled cheese on challah with a side of seasonal fruit
      $7.00
    • Kids Smash Burger

      $15.00
    • Kids Buttered Noodles

      $10.00
    • Kids Fresh-Squeezed OJ (No Pulp)

      6 oz. fresh-squeezed orange juice
      $4.00
    • Kids Lemonade

      8 oz. fresh-squeezed lemonade, lightly sweetened with agave
      $3.00
    • Kids Seasonal Lemonade

      Rotates seasonally.
      $5.00
    • Kids Milk

      $2.50
    • Kids Chocolate Milk

      House made Belgium Chocolate syrup mixed into milk.
      $3.00
    • Kids Hot Chocolate with Sprinkles

      With whipped cream & sprinkles
      $5.00
    • Kids Pancakes

      $9.00

    Donate

    • Buy a meal for someone in need

      Support Scratchboard Kitchen's community outreach efforts. We use these donations to help neighbors.
      $10.00

    Desserts

    • Cookies & Cream Sundae

      soft serve, oreo, dutch chocolate, vanilla cloud foam
      $12.00
    • Chocolate Malt

      soft serve, malted milk, chocolate fudge
      $12.00
    • Caviar Sundae

      soft serve, golden kaluga caviar, maldon salt, olive oil
      $28.00
    • Cider Affogato

      Mick Klug Farms Apple Cider, soft serve
      $8.00
    • Root Beer Float

      Sprechers root beer, soft serve
      $11.00
    • Soft Serve To Go

      $5.00
    • Honey Donuts

      Croissant dough, orange cardamom yogurt, honey syrup, pistachios.
      $10.00
    • Raspberry Cheesecake

      Mick Klug Farms raspberries, cheesecake, toasted graham cracker crust
      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00

    Espresso

    $2.25

    Local Brewpoint Coffee's Acrobat Espresso. A blend from Costa Rica that brings nutty, smooth, & caramel notes.

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    Decaf

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    Easy Syrup

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    Double Espresso

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    All hours
    Sunday7:45 am - 7:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday7:45 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday7:45 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday7:45 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday7:45 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday7:45 am - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Scratch-made, locally sourced breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Hours: Weds - Sun 8 AM - 2:30 PM & 5 - 8:30 PM

    Location

    5 West Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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