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Chicken Scratch — Restaurant in Indianapolis

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Chicken Scratch
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Nearby attractions
The Reef Aquarium Shop
5613 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Nearby restaurants
Keystone Diner
2344 E 53rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Bamboo House
2330 E 53rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Steak 'n Shake
5360 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Pawn Shop Pub
2222 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Shadow Lounge & Restaurant
2380 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220, United States
Mississippi Belle
2170 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Indy Tacos
2196 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
The Human Bean
5405 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Mousetrap
5565 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, United States
McDonald's
5199 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Nearby local services
Keystone Plaza
5302 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
2310 E 53rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
ALDI
5235 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Sweet Deals Mattress & Furniture
5333 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Audio Electronics
5353 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Ashley Stewart
2252 E 53rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Smellingood Fragrances
5351 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Meijer
5550 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Small Appliances & more
5222 Keystone Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Planet Fitness
5302 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Chicken Scratch

5308 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
3.8(260)$$$$
Open until 9:00 PM
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attractions: The Reef Aquarium Shop, restaurants: Keystone Diner, Bamboo House, Steak 'n Shake, Pawn Shop Pub, Shadow Lounge & Restaurant, Mississippi Belle, Indy Tacos, The Human Bean, Mousetrap, McDonald's, local businesses: Keystone Plaza, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, ALDI, Sweet Deals Mattress & Furniture, Audio Electronics, Ashley Stewart, Smellingood Fragrances, Meijer, Small Appliances & more, Planet Fitness
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Phone
(317) 426-3457
Website
orderchickenscratch.com
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Tue11 AM - 9 PMOpen

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Featured dishes

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8-Wings Bone-In
Breaded or naked jumbo party chicken seasoned and fried to perfection.
Boneless Wings 24 Count
Hand cut and breaded boneless chicken seasoned and fried to perfection.
Boneless Wings 12 Count
Hand cut and breaded boneless chicken seasoned and fried to perfection.
12 Bone-In Wings
Breaded or naked jumbo party chicken seasoned and fried to perfection.
20 Wings Bone-In
Breaded or naked jumbo party chicken seasoned and fried to perfection.

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Nearby attractions of Chicken Scratch

The Reef Aquarium Shop

The Reef Aquarium Shop

The Reef Aquarium Shop

4.6

(937)

Open until 8:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Chicken Scratch

Keystone Diner

Bamboo House

Steak 'n Shake

Pawn Shop Pub

Shadow Lounge & Restaurant

Mississippi Belle

Indy Tacos

The Human Bean

Mousetrap

McDonald's

Keystone Diner

Keystone Diner

4.4

(324)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Bamboo House

Bamboo House

4.2

(215)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Steak 'n Shake

Steak 'n Shake

3.2

(939)

$

Open until 10:00 PM
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Pawn Shop Pub

Pawn Shop Pub

4.5

(550)

$

Open until 9:00 PM
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Nearby local services of Chicken Scratch

Keystone Plaza

Ollie's Bargain Outlet

ALDI

Sweet Deals Mattress & Furniture

Audio Electronics

Ashley Stewart

Smellingood Fragrances

Meijer

Small Appliances & more

Planet Fitness

Keystone Plaza

Keystone Plaza

4.1

(422)

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Ollie's Bargain Outlet

Ollie's Bargain Outlet

4.3

(319)

Click for details
ALDI

ALDI

4.5

(776)

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Sweet Deals Mattress & Furniture

Sweet Deals Mattress & Furniture

4.4

(119)

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Reviews of Chicken Scratch

3.8
(260)
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5.0
2y

I called to place an order, they don't do that, you have to order online or in store so since I was close by I drove in. Store was empty, surprisingly. I read a few reviews and saw a bad one for the hot honey wings and crab fries, I figured there's no way that could get messed up lol so I tried it. Now my complaint is, the wings and fry combo says 14.50, but then there's a mysterious $8 extra you end up paying. The crab is also apart of the loaded fry section so unless the crab is 6.50 extra which they should explain I think it should still be 14.50. However the food was delicious, even though they did it was a 10-15 minute wait, they didn't motion for me to come get my food or nothing just put it in the hotbox ,so I didn't taste it fresh or the grease like I wanted to but nonetheless it was really good. Hot honey is actually not hot at all for anyone wondering, and they do use Real crab meat. The tenders are actually pretty large, I was worried I would be enough, but they are breast pieces cut up so really juicy thick pieces, my pics didn't do any favors. This meal is something id have liked to sat down and ate at a dine in establishment but I settled for my car. Waiting until you get home might be a bad idea if you really wanna get the flavor factor, but I still have leftovers so I don't know if it will taste better or worse later. Fries are fresh cut like Penn Station, good choice. And the ranch dressing is like a Chipotle ranch or something, really paired well with the tenders although the sauce was enough, probably could have ordered extra sauce. I got the drenched and breaded,the tenders, and for the cost it should have come with a drink. Luckily I had a spare drink in the car to was it down. Food wasn't too salty like the other review suggested but crab meat itself has its own unique flavor and she might have just had too much of it. Some have intoleraces to certain foods, I will revisit my food later as there was plenty for my buck. Thanks for the experience. Will definitely try something new on the menu ,it was difficult choosing with so many...

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1.0
3y

Decided to make the visit because they were highly recommended for their crab fries and wings. Upon arrival, the entire waiting area was full. We were asked to wait a few minutes to place an order to go. We ordered the bone in wing combo teriyaki with fries and a boneless spicy honey combo with crab fries. We were given a 20 minute wait time. Our total was $45 without drinks. We waited in the car for 20 minutes as the parking lot was full of people waiting as well. After the 20 minutes we came in to check the status of our order and they said they are running about 40 minutes to an hour longer. I was disappointed in this as I watched the entire restaurant empty out around me, including people who had shown after I did. While we waited in the lobby, a total of three different orders were brought back for incorrect food. I mentioned that we would inspect our food before we left the restaurant. After 1 hour, our food was finally done as we were the last ones in the building 20 minutes after closing time. We looked at the food but you could not exactly tell what type of fries were with it because of the nature of the presentation. Once we arrived at our destination, an hour and a half later, we were highly unsatisfied with the quality of the chicken, being how dry it was. The crab fries that were ordered with the spicy honey wings were not crab fries they were chicken bacon Buffalo. And the other fries that were ordered with the teriyaki combo ended up being the crab fries. The crab fries had a disgustingly fishy taste. The fries beneath both orders were very dark and looked like they had been cooked twice over. In the containers, there is no separation, so all of the sauce from the chicken had run into the fries mixing the flavors into some weird concoction. We did try it based upon someone else's opinion, but definitely will not return! The other concerning thing to note is that there were no food safety permits or board of health inspection paperwork on the walls and no one was wearing hair nets even though they had long hair down to...

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1.0
2y

I ordered online and drove to the new location downtown. I go in, give my order# and my name to the “owner” (his words) and he tells me that he has given my order to someone else. He said someone with the exact same 9 item order as my family came in and he gave them the food. Then he immediately informs me that he has no plans on making the food again and is more worried about me disputing the charge than making it right. I leave to call my family as he makes no mention of a refund (because that would have cleared everything up). After a few minutes I go back in and let him know he needs to do something! He lets me know again he’s not remaking the food. I tell him he’s going to have to eat the cost. There’s only two options and he’s already said he’s not making the food. He then offers me his card (which I’m still baffled by because what is the card for)? And that’s when it got louder. In the midst of me getting louder (because maybe he didn’t hear when I said he had to do something) he must have said that he was going to refund me (why in the hell did that take so long?). However, it was an online order so he couldn’t just give me my money back right there. I asked for proof and the “owner” had no clue how to show me proof. I walk back out because now there’s customers and the threat to call the police came up. So I waited outside for my brother and sister to get there because I clearly wasn’t getting anywhere with him. He leaves and tells another worker to call the police if we come in there (well that was inevitable because you still haven’t given me anything to show my $126.13 was refunded)! I tried to support and I wish them the best but just not with my money! When I get my refund, you won’t have to worry about my...

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sankalp bhatnagarsankalp bhatnagar
Take a bow Chef Tia and staff , I drove from greenwood to your restaurant (almost took me 50 mins) but it was all worth it. I think I had one of the best wings in the town and you have spoiled my taste now, will be hard to find equally good wings near my home. Now let's start with beginning restaurant is located on Keystone Ave and it's only take out place no dine in. There are only 2-3 parking lot dedicated to Scratch chicken and remaining are shared with other businesses. So initially I was bummed as when I reached all the spots were full so I drove the the next adjacent lot which is a parking area of a bigger shopping complex and walked to the scratch kitchen. Scratch kitchen does not have handicapped friendly parking or the entrance and it's not on the Scratch kitchen but on the actual ownes of these business properties. The restaurant inside is neat and bright colored. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I was there for almost 20 mins and this place is busy, now i know why because the wings werw fingre licking good. Only suggesgion to Chef Tia is if you can implimant a token and display system along with annoncing names as the music was little loud and there were too many customers so will become little easier to know. Over all I really enjoyed and this place is in my favorite wings place list now.
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Paradise BradfordParadise Bradford
Chicken was good! Customer service was amazing! Loved the music and the Wednesday special that I was hit by surprise 🙂 will be back to try other items for sure!! Food came out in a timely manner and overall great service ✌🏽
The Elevator and Airplane FinderThe Elevator and Airplane Finder
I've gotten recommendations from people in my family that I needed to try Chicken Scratch and today I finally got to do so. To begin, I placed an order online and went to the restaurant at around 5:45. They estimated around 20-30 minutes. However, when we got there, they were literally SLAMMED AND I MEAN SLAMMED with customers. They were extremely busy and the whole dining room was full pretty much. I was told that the workers were definitely working hard to get all these orders out and I can definitely believe that. After almost an hour of waiting, we finally got our order and went home to try everything out. As for the food, the chicken was fantastic! I had the Chicken & Waffles and The breading was nice and crispy. The waffles on the other hand were very soggy and disappointing. Someone else in our party also ordered some Cajun Fries and they were also super soggy and had very little flavor. From my overall experience, I definitely think the chicken was great however from my standpoint, it is also VERY expensive. For 3 people, our total was roughly $62. I thought it was kind of ridiculous at first but I can see why, their portions were quite big as seen in the photos below. This experience overall was decent. I may return to Chicken Scratch again at some point if I ever decide to.
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Take a bow Chef Tia and staff , I drove from greenwood to your restaurant (almost took me 50 mins) but it was all worth it. I think I had one of the best wings in the town and you have spoiled my taste now, will be hard to find equally good wings near my home. Now let's start with beginning restaurant is located on Keystone Ave and it's only take out place no dine in. There are only 2-3 parking lot dedicated to Scratch chicken and remaining are shared with other businesses. So initially I was bummed as when I reached all the spots were full so I drove the the next adjacent lot which is a parking area of a bigger shopping complex and walked to the scratch kitchen. Scratch kitchen does not have handicapped friendly parking or the entrance and it's not on the Scratch kitchen but on the actual ownes of these business properties. The restaurant inside is neat and bright colored. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I was there for almost 20 mins and this place is busy, now i know why because the wings werw fingre licking good. Only suggesgion to Chef Tia is if you can implimant a token and display system along with annoncing names as the music was little loud and there were too many customers so will become little easier to know. Over all I really enjoyed and this place is in my favorite wings place list now.
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Chicken was good! Customer service was amazing! Loved the music and the Wednesday special that I was hit by surprise 🙂 will be back to try other items for sure!! Food came out in a timely manner and overall great service ✌🏽
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I've gotten recommendations from people in my family that I needed to try Chicken Scratch and today I finally got to do so. To begin, I placed an order online and went to the restaurant at around 5:45. They estimated around 20-30 minutes. However, when we got there, they were literally SLAMMED AND I MEAN SLAMMED with customers. They were extremely busy and the whole dining room was full pretty much. I was told that the workers were definitely working hard to get all these orders out and I can definitely believe that. After almost an hour of waiting, we finally got our order and went home to try everything out. As for the food, the chicken was fantastic! I had the Chicken & Waffles and The breading was nice and crispy. The waffles on the other hand were very soggy and disappointing. Someone else in our party also ordered some Cajun Fries and they were also super soggy and had very little flavor. From my overall experience, I definitely think the chicken was great however from my standpoint, it is also VERY expensive. For 3 people, our total was roughly $62. I thought it was kind of ridiculous at first but I can see why, their portions were quite big as seen in the photos below. This experience overall was decent. I may return to Chicken Scratch again at some point if I ever decide to.
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