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Review of From Scratch Restaurant

From Scratch Restaurant:

All-day breakfast menu, plus lunch, in a casual space with a patio in the Barnyard Shopping Village.

Located in the charming Barnyard Village Shopping Center in beautiful Carmel, California, From Scratch Restaurant has been serving hearty portions and delicious homemade meals since 1977. As the name suggests, this family-owned restaurant takes pride in preparing every meal from scratch, using the freshest ingredients and expert cooking techniques.

From Scratch Restaurant offers an all-day breakfast menu that will satisfy any breakfast lover's cravings. Whether you're in the mood for classic favorites like omelettes, pancakes, or eggs Benedict, or you prefer something more unique like their famous cinnamon pancake or chorizo omelette, you'll find a variety of options to choose from. And the best part? You can enjoy breakfast all day long!

If you're looking for a delicious lunch, From Scratch Restaurant also offers a variety of lunch specials. From sandwiches and wraps to salads and hearty skillet dishes, there's something for everyone. The portions are generous, ensuring that you won't leave hungry.

One of the highlights of From Scratch Restaurant is their outdoor covered heated patio, where you can enjoy your meal in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. They also have dog-friendly tables, so you can bring your furry friend along.

The service at From Scratch Restaurant is friendly and attentive, ensuring that you have a pleasant dining experience. The restaurant can get busy during peak breakfast and lunch times, so it's recommended to make a reservation or order takeout if you prefer.

Overall, From Scratch Restaurant is a hidden gem in Carmel, offering homemade meals, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor to the area, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

From the business

"We are in the Barnyard Shopping Village in the lower level of Building C. When a restaurant is called From Scratch, customers expect a homemade meal prepared with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection by an expert chef. That’s exactly what you get when you dine at this charming, family owned restaurant located in the Barnyard Village Shopping Center in beautiful Carmel, California. From Scratch Restaurant has been serving hearty portions and delicious homemade meals since 1977. Indulge in breakfast ALL DAY or enjoy a variety of lunch specials. Be assured that you won’t leave hungry! Join us on our outdoor covered heated patio, or take out to enjoy at any of the tables in the garden. We have dog-friendly tables."

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

From Scratch Restaurant Reviews - 100

4.5
Quality
5.0
Location
5.0
Price
4.0
Service
4.5
Nette IV

1st time here. Wow! Glad we visited. Definitely coming back. Customer service was awesome! Food was Amaaaaazing! I had the skillet which I didn't take a pic of but I will say it's yumm & so are those potatoes! 😲 omg! The plate that stole the show is the cinnamom roll pancakes! It was NOT heavy. Light, fluffy, frosting was not over done. Chose maple syrup of course && We each had 1 (it was enough) & if I lived close by, I'd order it again! Thanks for the wonderful experience! If we are ever in the area, this is a spot that will forever be on my list.

Judy L

The food was disappointing. I was really excited because they were on triple Ds but they can’t even cook eggs properly here. I ordered over easy eggs and received uncooked snotty egg whites with it.

Over hyped and I’m starting to wonder what’s up with the high reviews of this place. I had the triple d platter. All of my food was served lukewarm and came suspiciously quick. I suspect it’s not made to order as they claim on the menu.

My biscuits were bland and had a weird texture. The sausage patties were over cooked and tasteless. The chili brisket chunks were inconsistent with some tender pieces mixed with extremely dry pieces. The potatoes and cheese grits were alright but nothing to run home about.

Paul Younis

This place can be tricky to find, it's in a rabbit warren of stores and restaurants. It's worth seeking out. The staff are friendly and great with kids. The food was generous and delicious. The corned beef hash was "Texas" style, which I'm assuming means it has large chunks of corned beef, was delicious. The country style potatoes were a hit with the table too.

Raul Rodriguez

When your breakfast is delivered and you ordered the Carmel Omelet, the main ingredient being avocado… would you eat this avocado? Black and brown on the sides too. Service was slow. Put on the wait list and forgot about us. Coffee was an hour late. Just not a good day for this restaurant.

C. P.

I love From Scratch! I usually get their Skillet, Barnyard Wrap, or Cobb salad. Also recommend the baby red potatoes as a side. Generous portions. Prices have gone up a bit but that is understandable with the times.

It can get busy with limited seating inside and on the outdoor patio at high breakfast/lunch times. I usually just order to-go. Very convenient that they've also added online ordering in recent years although not sure the menu includes everything. I saw on their website menu they had a couple kids options available but when I looked to order something online for my daughter I couldn't find them included.

Wish they had longer hours (they close at 2pm) for when you may have those late lunch days.

Ralph G

Food was good and nice large portions. I could only finish one of the egg Benedicts (with turkey and avocado) and potatoes. Daughter had a burger with cross cut fries and wife had vegiburger with a side of beans.
Met a local, Ron Rivera (Coach of Washington and the Panthers) here and he was super nice. Did you know he grew up a Raider's fan? His wife is a big A's fan.
Service here was excellent even though the restaurant was packed!

Liliana Torres

We got the chorizo omelette, it was good… the cinnamon pancake was okay, not all the hype in my opinion , my favorite was the cheese biscuit.

AC Cox

The hot chocolate is delicious 😋

The omelet is big and dry with zero flavor. The chorizo was burnt, the potatoes were raw.

I kept wondering why so many people were leaving potatoes on their plate because they looked good, then I got my order and quickly realized why.

The biscuits and gravy are actually sausage patties on top of biscuits. No flavor at all.

The concept is nice and the atmosphere is there, but the food is a major fail.

Hyung June Kim

Amazing experience in Carmel-by-the-sea small town. I recommend fruits than potato fries 🍟

Christiane Zimmer

Great breakfast, nice service and also had a nice chat with the guests next to us-definitely recommended!

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From Scratch Restaurant Hours

  • Monday 8 AM to 2 PM
  • Tuesday 8 AM to 2 PM
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday 8 AM to 2 PM
  • Friday 8 AM to 2 PM
  • Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM
  • Sunday 8 AM to 2 PM