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Scratch & Co

4.2 (326 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Tiffany Y.

Scratch & Co. is a local, neighborhood restaurant that serves daily dinner and Sunday brunch. Examples of menu items are quiche, shakshuka, confit wings, sandwiches, pasta, NY strip steak, apple crisp, cocktails, mocktails, wines, and beers. The restaurant sources its ingredients from local farms and their drinks from local breweries and distilleries. My husband and I ate one dinner here. We had made a reservation, although tables are often available for walk-ins. We parked our vehicle for free on the street. We arrived slightly early, but the host immediately greeted and seated us. Our waiter also provided prompt and courteous service. We were wearing casual clothes, and we fit in with the other customers who wore a mix of casual and upscale clothes. Here are my ratings for our foods: Focaccia - 4 stars - Several slices of warm focaccia were served with extra virgin olive oil and cabernet-sauvignon vinegar. Trout - 4 stars - The piece of trout was a good size, was cooked well, and was flavored nicely with butter, capers, lemon, and herbs. Meatloaf - 4 stars - A piece of meatloaf was served with mashed redskin potatoes, gravy, and crispy onions. Tetsukabuto Squash - 4 stars - Slices of squash were slightly burned. They were flavored with a unique combination of spicy banana peppers and some ricotta. Desire and Necessity Pie Duo - 3.5 stars - This dessert consisted of a rich chocolate chess pie (4.5 stars) and a vinegar pie (2.5 stars). Crushed, salty graham cracker was sprinkled on top. The total price was $106 plus tip. We used a coupon, gift card, and credit card in the InKind app to pay for it, although you could use just cash or a credit card. As we were leaving the restaurant, the host held the door for us and wished us a lovely evening. Event space is available to rent.

Bobby C.

Absolutely lovely experience! Everything was at the perfect pace. The server was delightful and the food was delicious. We did not feel rushed at all and it was so nice to disappear from the world for a few hours in this cozy space. We tried many things from the menu, including the focaccia and buttermilk whipped ricotta, the Calabrian honey wings, and the meatloaf. For dessert, a Scratch Ice Cream Sundae. It was also a nice surprise to learn that they had Happy Hour cocktails until 7 pm on a Saturday! We enjoyed several. To top off the night, we each got a piece of apple cake for free. Our server explained they had extra tonight because of snow related reservation cancellations and they didn't want it to go to waste. This put our experience over the top. We can't wait to return!

Cozy dining area by the bar.
Alex D.

I visited Scratch & Co. for a group event and had a marvelous time! It was a cozy, friendly, and delicious experience! The cocktails were on point, and watching them make two different cocktails at a time without missing a beat was fun. They had delicious focaccia and house made giardinera / pickles for us to snack They served our dinner family-style - butternut squash soup, meatloaf, chicken, cauliflower, carrots, and potatoes were all super tasty - impressive for a small restaurant with so many people in our party (about 30)!!! The staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming - we will be back!!!

Abby N.

A dimly lit, intimate restaurant that's perfect for a date night. Everyone on the floors fills the roll as bar tender, server, and host. It was neat watching the teamwork. We both ordered the steak and it was cooked perfectly. Definitely one of the better steaks I've had in the city. For our sides we split the smashed potatoes, which I'm still dreaming about, and the carrots. I'd skip the carrots next time and try something else. Everything was so garlicy and I'm not mad about it!!

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Jeremy B.

11/22/2025 Ate list: Meatloaf - 10 Chocolate Chip Cookies w/ Ice Cream - 10 Olive Oil Cake - 8 From the reservation to when we left the restaurant - this was a five stars experience. My wife, while making the reservation, made note of her severe food allergies. When we arrived, we were handed a personalized menu that the chef had already reviewed and struck out the items and/or ingredients of dishes she'd be unable to have. Amazing. Needless to say, service was up to this standard and was truly wonderful. First - the meatloaf. It was quite literally perfect. It's the best meatloaf I've had and it was a dish where I didn't know that a meatloaf could taste that good. Extraordinary. Chocolate chip cookies with Millies Vanilla Ice Cream. Cookies were warm, ice cream was perfectly soft. Few things are better than that. Not trying to suck up - personally preferred my mother in law's Olive Oil cake. BUT one of the first times I've personally seen the dish on a menu. Was thoroughly impressed. Truly lives up to and deserves five stars. Hope to return soon.

Trout & Eikorn salad
Jessica S.

This place was SO good. Cute vibes, great service, and the food was top tier. Highly recommend saving room for dessert and getting the apple crisp!

Rose Lemonade
Krissy G.

Went for a brunch with a private party. The food was excellent as were the cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. With a larger party, the pacing of the food (small private buffet) was a bit behind because we all hit it at once, but after that things were smooth. The donuts and grits were my favorite!

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John F.

Fantastic!!! I am so happy to have found and dined here! Such a cozy restaurant with seats right by the window making for a great evening. The food was wonderful. The service was amazing. Vibes were great! Started off with focaccia and whipped ricotta. Some of the lightest, airiest, delectable focaccia I've had. Ricotta was the chef's kiss. Cucumber salad was so flavorful and packed with texture variety! Minty, salty from pistachios, fresh, and delicious! I had the meatloaf for my entree, and it was the best meatloaf I've had. Thick, hearty, and seasoned to perfection. Best meatloaf in Pittsburgh! Fried onions on top... my mouth is watering for more. We split some asparagus, and it was loaded with dill and a touch of heat. Fantastic, shareable side dish! My wife got the fusilli, and the bites I had were excellent. A little jealous of her - I wanted this dish too! For dessert, the cookies come out freshly baked and warm. A touch of sea salt and some ice cream... what an epic bite! We also had the olive oil cake, which was very good. A little dense compared to other olive oil cakes, but it didn't lack any flavor. I loved the walnut and apricots. I also want to add everything tasted fresh and clean. We weren't disgustingly full after the meal, which I credit to their farm-to-table approach. We cannot wait to come back for more!!!

Olive oil cake
Shiva R.

Great cozy atmosphere. They have seasonal cocktails that are unique and interesting (one had tahini foam, incredible), as well as a dealer's choice cocktail which is fun. Wine program could use a little work, but that's okay. The service is very attentive and pleasant! The food was fresh, unique, and has a focus on local ingredients. Our favorites were the wings, Campanelle (pictured), pickle plate, and Muhammara spread.

Angela M.

Wow! I've been wanting to go here for some time and so happy I finally made it. The atmosphere inside is very cozy and bright. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We got the tomato salad to share and oh my gosh was it fantastic. So fresh and juicy. I've been craving tomatoes that tasted like this ever since our trip to Italy last year. The blt was super flavorful with the aoli, fresh tomatoes and lettuce and thick bacon on their fresh focaccia. The cocktails were creative and balanced. I tried the dealers choice cocktail and it tasted amazing. Can't wait to come back here.

Shakshouka
Lindsey M.

Went for brunch on Sunday, was able to get a spot at the bar around 9:30 am. I would recommend making a reservation in the future, it gets busy! Service was very quick and food was very good. It was my first time getting shakshouka, and it was delicious! Not too spicy, and the focaccia it was paired with was very tasty. Great portions and a cute spot! Would love to go back and try their dinner menus.

Alisa W.

Scratch&Co. in Troy Hill is a destination dining experience! The service is outstanding, the brunch menu is super creative. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming with a classic, genuine boho vibe. On the surface, the brunch menu includes the typical build your own bagels, donuts, and a traditional breakfast platter. Dig a little deeper and you will find unique bagel toppings and ingredients and options such as shakshuka and miso grits. At the heart of the Scratch & Co. vision is supporting local farms, breweries and distilleries, creating menus that use the freshest ingredients. We just went for brunch before visiting the Troy Hill Art Houses (another review) but it was worth the terrifying trip up Rialto St.

Old fashioned & Bloody Mary
Kate S.

Okay so let me start by saying it was a Steeler Sunday and my non-football friends picked the place, but I absolutely adored it and didn't even follow the game after everyone got there. I will say I was a bit disappointed bc I saw a menu with a bourbon drink I wanted and the current menu didn't have it (and in fact had most drinks made with gin, which I don't like at all) so I went with an old fashioned. I started with the raised grape jam filled doughnut, which I shared with the table. It wasn't bad, I do wish it was warmed a bit but that's my preference. My one friend said the jam was very Concord grape, which he adored. I then order the breakfast sandwich which was THE best. Idk the flavors just all paired well and there was no seasoning that over powered it. The brioche bun was fluffy and I could have eaten that with some butter and jam (like a biscuit). All and all the food was 10/10. The restaurant y was average noise but it also was not packed so it may differ based on capacity. Our waiter was nice but I feel like he was annoyed with our table, not sure just a vibe I felt so much so that I didn't ask my norm for a new restaurant, which is what do you recommend. All and all definitely should be added to your stops of hidden gems!

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I had brunch here with a friend. Good coffee and good food. Need to go back and try more on the menu.

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Great ambiance, excellent service and delicious food! Will try again and recommend to others. It is a hidden gem in Troy Hill.

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Great place for coffee and a breakfast sandwich or bagel but the pastrami sandwich was sooo good! Also, great atmosphere!

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