Opening hours
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Forest Park: 11:34 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (708) 689-8427 to confirm.
Location & directions
7505 Madison StForest Park, IL 60130
About Scratch Public House
Looking for an American restaurant in Forest Park? Scratch Public House is at 7505 Madison St, Forest Park, Illinois. It is one of 31 places to eat and drink we list in Forest Park. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Scratch Public House is open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM (closed Thursday). It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
The menu we have on file lists 55 items across 8 sections, including Apps & Salad, House Cut Fries, SKL Famous Macs, Burgers, and Signature Sandwiches. Listed prices range from $8.00 to $18.00, with a typical item around $13.00. Menu highlights include 1 lb Skl Famous Fried Chicken Legs, Simply Salt N Pepper, and SPH Mac.
Service options include outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, paid multi-storey car park, and paid parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (708) 689-8427 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 7505 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130
- Phone
- (708) 689-8427
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 55 items · $8.00–$18.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Scratch Public House’s weekday schedule with 327 other American restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 79% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 67 hours a week, 3 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 85% of American restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Scratch Public House is one of them.
Compared with 327 other American restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Illinois
Based on 86 menus with 6,032 priced items from American restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.25, and half of all items are priced between $5.49 and $15.59.
At Scratch Public House the median listed price is $13.00, higher than the typical $10.25 for American restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 35% | $4.95 |
| Onion Rings | 30% | $6.40 |
| Caesar Salad | 29% | $10.62 |
| Grilled Cheese | 27% | $8.20 |
| Patty Melt | 23% | $10.87 |
| Cheeseburger | 20% | $11.07 |
| French Toast | 16% | $10.45 |
| Chicken Strips | 16% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 86 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Scratch Public House there are 20 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 43 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (7), Mexican & Tex-Mex (6), Burgers & Fast Food (5), and Sandwiches & Delis (5).
Competition is light: 2 other American restaurants are within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Al's Grill, 0.5 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexNRebozo0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisStarship Subs0.1 mi
- ThaiThai Time Restaurant0.2 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeKribi Coffee Air Roastery0.2 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Scratch Public House's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM (closed Thursday). Monday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is Scratch Public House open on Sunday?
Yes, Scratch Public House is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is Scratch Public House located?
Scratch Public House is located at 7505 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130.
What is the phone number of Scratch Public House?
You can call Scratch Public House at (708) 689-8427.
Does Scratch Public House offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Scratch Public House offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Scratch Public House?
The typical price range at Scratch Public House is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $8.00 to $18.00.
Does Scratch Public House take reservations?
Yes, Scratch Public House accepts reservations.
Is Scratch Public House wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Scratch Public House open late?
Yes – Scratch Public House is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Scratch Public House?
There are 43 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Scratch Public House. Nearby options include McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), NRebozo (0.1 mi), and Starship Subs (0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Scratch Public House?
2 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Al's Grill, 0.5 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 86 menus with 6,032 priced items from American restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.25, and half of all items are priced between $5.49 and $15.59.
