


At Scratch Restaurants, our goal is to serve our favorites, prepared perfectly from Scratch, never frozen (we joke that we only freeze ice. Oh, we make that too). All burgers are house-ground using prime cuts of brisket and chuck and served on locally sourced rolls.
Brick-walled tavern offering creative takes on burgers, fries & mac ’n’ cheese plus beer in cans.
Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 3–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–1 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7505 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130
Phone: (708) 689-8427
Website: http://publichouse.scratchfp.com/
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Order and Reservations
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Reviews
The food wasn’t anything to write home about. The regular smash burger was dry, which is a shame. The pickles could be better. They faintly have a vinegar hit, heavy dill, and too sweet. Almost like a bread and butter pickle, which in my opinion has no business on a burger. You want that hit off acid if you aren’t putting a sauce on there to compensate. Dry, dry, dry.
The smash burger done the French onion way was ok. They probably make a good French onion soup based on the flavor.
I love seeing who has good gooey cheese curds and these aren’t them. They were bland and just warm. I didn’t get that fresh from the fryer feeling.
The food is generally solid, though the Parmesan truffle fries could use a bit more seasoning. As for the drinks, the gin fiz fell short of expectations, especially given its price. As a regular gin enthusiast, I found it lacking in both flavor and finesse. I was anticipating a flavorful drink with a few botanical notes but it tasted like a well gin with a breath of lemon.
On a positive note, the service at Scratch Public House is commendable. The waitress was not only attentive but also genuinely kind, contributing positively to the overall experience. While the visit didn’t completely wow me, the combination of good service and a great atmosphere makes it worth a visit, especially if you’re in the mood for some well-prepared fries and a friendly environment.
We went to order a few things, but after ordering, we’re told they were out (a total of 3 items). Since this was our first time, I am not sure if that was common or not. It wasn’t a huge deal to us as they had very similar items for substitute. We ordered the poutine, which was very yummy. A Panzerotti (fried) and the classic cheeseburger with the house made vegan burger. All of the above were delicious and better than we anticipated.
I often get vegetarian substitutes, and they can be hit or miss. The house made vegan burger was so flavorful and tasty!
They have specials everyday of the week and trivia nights as well.
Our server was very attentive.
If we are in the area again, we would definitely come back.