Scratch & Co.

Scratch & Co. is a neighborhood restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA, serving locally sourced, seasonal dishes made from scratch. The restaurant offers dinner daily and weekend brunch, with a menu that changes frequently to highlight fresh regional ingredients. Guests can enjoy signature sandwiches, house-made focaccia, seasonal salads, and inventive cocktails crafted through collaboration between the kitchen and bar. The bar features rotating seasonal cocktails, including a seasonal competition winner, and offers personalized “Dealer’s Choice” drinks upon request. Reservations are welcome, though walk-ins are also encouraged. The restaurant supports local farms and producers, emphasizing regional flavors in both food and drink. It holds a 4.60 rating based on customer reviews.

The restaurant emphasizes a chef-led approach to both food and drink, with cocktails developed through close coordination between the kitchen and bar team. Bartenders craft each drink with precision, offering seasonal and unique options such as the Phipp's Garden, made with Askur gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh herbs, and the American Spirit, a bourbon-based cocktail with coffee liqueur and tobacco bitters. The menu includes non-alcoholic options like the Golden Path and Bitter End, and features a rotating selection of local beers and shrubs. The kitchen prepares everything in-house, including bagels served on Sundays, and uses ingredients from nearby farms such as Yarnick’s and Stutzmans. The restaurant highlights regional produce and seasonal availability in all offerings.

Scratch & Co. is located on Lowrie Street, just a short walk from the Troy Hill WWI Monument and Troy Hill Citizens Community Park, both about 0.1 miles away. It sits near the Allegheny Valley Expressway and is accessible via the Lowrie Street Bridge and River Avenue Viaduct, with the nearest bridge approximately 0.2 miles away.

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As a chef-driven neighborhood restaurant in Pittsburgh, Scratch & Co. blends locally rooted ingredients with creative, thoughtful preparation, creating a dining experience that reflects the character of its community.