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Scratch Cookery
Massive, juicy fried chicken and smash burgers made fresh from scratch in San Jose.
4.6(5 reviews)
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Massive, juicy fried chicken and smash burgers made fresh from scratch in San Jose.
Scratch Cookery is a beloved San Jose restaurant specializing in massive, flavorful fried chicken sandwiches and smash burgers, all made fresh from scratch. Known for generous portions, juicy white meat, and customizable spice levels, we offer a no-fuss dining experience with quick service in a cozy, cheerful setting. Perfect for takeout or casual dining, our menu features items like Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches and Classic Chicken Sandwiches, served with fun moon-shaped fries. With rave reviews for quality and value, we're a go-to spot for food lovers in the Bay Area.
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Massive, juicy buttermilk chicken breast sandwiches with customizable spice levels, served on brioche buns.
Flavorful, well-balanced burgers made fresh to order, praised as some of the best in the area.
A non-spicy option with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a brioche bun.
Spicy fried chicken with tangy coleslaw, comeback sauce, and pickles, available in multiple heat levels.
Moon-shaped fries served as a side, perfect for complementing our sandwiches and burgers.
Quick service for both takeout orders and casual dining in our small, cheerful indoor and outdoor seating area.
The burgers are massive, and the service is quick. The Nashville hot sandwich features a seriously big patty. If the patties are this big, the condiments should be just as generous. It’s a no-fuss spot, with cute frames on exposed brick walls that add a cheerful touch.
I was watching a guy from Instagram that went to this place and the food looked so good... I was thinking I really want to try this place...then I started getting ads while on Instagram and thought...hey...it must be a sign to get my butt down there...we parked a couple blocks away... they do have a parking lot right next to the place but $10 so we figured we would just walk a little...my guy had the chicken sandwich... he said it was so good but he could only eat half so he save the other half for lunch the next day... I had the spicy chicken sandwich #2... for me 2 was the perfect spice... so huge...so delicious... I ended up making three meals out of it we would definitely go back... I also want to try their chicken salad next time !!!
4.5/5 for the smash burger. One of the best that I’ve had. The balance between all the ingredients was phenomenal. Highly recommend, the only thing is that it gets sketchy at night.
We ordered the # 1 on their menu which is ‘Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and Fries’ for $21.50. This comes with buttermilk chicken breast, tangy coleslaw, comeback sauce, pickles on a brioche bun. My fiancé chose level 3 for spice. I ordered the #2 which is the ‘Classic Chicken Sandwich and Fries’ for $20.50. This comes with buttermilk chicken breast, Mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion on a brioche bun. My thoughts: I was honestly skeptical on the chicken since it was breast but it was actually so flavorful, so crunchy and moist. Some places make it very dry and don’t know how to make a good fried chicken breast but this place knows how!!! The chicken is bigger than the bun which is also insane and rare to see! They definitely are not skimpy with their chicken! The fries are also so delicious! Love the fun moon shape. Overall, all staff members were so kind & friendly. It was our first time here and they helped us out when we had questions. I didn’t get to try it this time but I was told their cheeseburgers are also really delicious. I think also for the price, it’s definitely a good price for the amount of food you’re getting. Both my fiancé and I only ate about half of the sandwich and half the fries. So we definitely suggest this place as it’s good priced & great portions & delicious food!
This place hands down has the best fried chicken in San Jose, if not in the bay area. Went on a Sunday for late lunch, and the place was packed. The restaurant itself is quite small and gives more takeaway vibes but they have some seats indoors and couple of other benches outdoor. They also have burgers on the menu, but I went there for the fried chicken. You can choose your spice level, and I chose a spice level four, which was just perfect for me. I got the meal with the fries which honestly was a mistake. The fries are below average and kind of floppy and soggy. But that is forgiven because the chicken sandwich was a revelation. I could not imagine White meat ever being so juicy. The marination process must be goated because it was literally dripping like a brisket. Also, it’s huge, and I was very full. It is not cheap though. Expect to pay around $20-$25 for a chicken sandwich with fries. It is extremely worth it, and I will definitely be back again.
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