Scratch Kitchen & Taproom

Scratch Kitchen & Taproom anchors downtown Apex at 225 N Salem St, where two veteran restaurant families joined forces to showcase scratch-made cooking and Southern hospitality. The team that launched the concept still leans on local partnerships and a comfortable neighborhood vibe to welcome guests throughout the week.

The kitchen blends comfort staples with globally inspired touches, so plates might include shrimp and grits brightened with a miso-garlic sauce, a soy-glazed salmon over sticky rice, or a pulled pork bowl laced with Cheerwine-kissed Korean barbecue. Heartier options such as a beer-brined cast-iron chicken and a bone-in pork chop with bacon-collards sit alongside shareable starters, making it easy to mix casual bites with elevated entrees.

Friendly, full-service dining keeps the pace lively, while the bar pours craft cocktails to match the kitchen’s creativity. A covered patio, a robust Sunday brunch lineup, and daily lunch and dinner service offer multiple ways to settle in, sip something seasonal, and enjoy Apex’s historic downtown charm.