We Have Been Enjoying Summer 2020 The Best We Can By Trying Out New Patio Eateries Around Chicago
HANDS DOWN BEST COFFEE I HAVE HAD AT A RESTAURANT!
Ok, I randomly stumbled upon Scratchboard Kitchen in Arlington Heights last week and was so inspired by their menu. They are not a vegan restaurant but they do offer vegan items on the menu and meals can be adjusted for dietary restrictions.
I was just coming off of my 4 week raw cleanse and so I stuck to the roasted carrot hummus and the elderflower lemon latte with oat mylk.
I am a big fan of elderberry tea and love its healing properties, so when I saw that they made use of it in their coffee in a very organic way, I had to give it a try! They literally sprinkle dried elderflower buds on top of your coffee and the little wildflower in me was so excited about that. It is not a sweet drink made up of a bunch of crap syrup sugars, its a real floral, nutty, rich coffee that I can’t wait to get back and order again!
When the hummus plate first came out my heart did a little happy dance to see farm fresh vegetables surrounding the delicious hummus. Scratchboard Kitchen works locally with farmers to provide the best experience they can and it truly shows in the care and attention to detail in their prep and serving of their creations.
Learn more about Scratchboard Kitchen’s mission below.
Scratchboard Kitchen is a breakfast & lunch restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights delivering scratch-made food and drinks using the highest-quality locally sourced ingredients. Executive Chef Grace Goudie taps into the bounty of the surrounding farmland to showcase local ingredients in seasonally-inspired dishes paired with a selection of beverages including local craft beer, carefully curated wines, and specialty cocktails created by General Manager and Mixologist Bill Nykaza. You’ll also find a daily selection of house-made pastries, locally roasted coffee, specialty espresso drinks, kombucha, and cold brew. Not to mention, little ones love Chef Grace’s unique (and sneakily healthy!) spin on the standard kids menu.
