Scratch Kitchen & Bistro 18062 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832

"HORRIBLE! And just a heads up, they will reply to this trying to give a different version to make you doubt. The service was so unbelievably bad. The server was rude since the very start. We were a party of 3. We ordered empanadas, pupusas and nutella/banana toasts. Then I asked her to give me a minute to see if we wanted something else, she replied saying that we had already ordered 3 things. I told her that it was the 1st time visiting and we wanted to try a few things and she left the table annoyed. She never came back to check if we wanted anything else, I had to call her. Our food got delivered and the ham/cheese empanadas tasted horrible, they were filled with pork fat instead of ham. So I asked her if they had given me the wrong ones. She took them to the kitchen and came back with them and said: "the cook told me to tell you that ham comes from pork and therefore is going to have fat". She treated me as if I was stupid and didn't know that, instead of offering a solution. I asked for a different kind of empanada but they still charged me for the ones I didn't eat. Never came to refill my coffee, never came to check on us, and we had to request utensils because they were not provided when the food was served. The empanadas you see in the picture were "ham&cheese". Also, the banana nutella toast only had 4 pieces of THINLY sliced banana on it. The place is extremely tiny. Servers are constantly bumping on your chair or table and it is extremely loud. Although, the owner was kind when I talked to him, he didn't apologize or offered any kind of solution. Very frustrating to have to pay for something that you didn't enjoy. That's why I decided to publish this review."

"Amazing food and great service. Thanks so much. My daughter loved the meat lovers omelet, and the Philly cheesesteak was great. Pancakes were great, too. The fruit on top was a great touch. Thanks for the fresh coffee as well!!"

"Just visited for first time. Had exceptional blueberry ricotta pancakes. Delicious, TONS of blueberries, nicely presented. It's a super cozy spot. Seating is limited, but it was a weekday so we were lucky it wasn't too busy when we were there. Very nice gentleman greeted and served us. Hope to return to try their lunch items soon."

"Nice casual place for breakfast. Very limited seating. Was there on a weekday so can't imagine what a Sunday breakfast would be like unless you plan to carry out which is a shame as the menu options are good. Had the bagel and lox with tomato and lettuce...not sure what made them decide to serve shredded taco lettuce and grape tomatoes to stay on a bagel with cream cheese and Nova lox. The owner should rethink that presentation...lettuce leaf and a tomato slice or 2 really would be a better option. Hot items were good."

"A hidden jewel in Olney! The service is great (EVERYONE has a smile) and they go above and beyond to ensure their guests are pleased. Just wish the place was a bit larger, but I’ll learn to get out of bed and get there early! And the food?? Oh my, the food! Best Reuben sandwich I’ve had in years. I believe we eat with our eyes, before a bite ever enters our mouth. I was certainly full just from the optics of this one. Certainly exceeded my expectations! Good job, Scratch team!"