Old Scratch is a casual pizza joint with a small menu and friendly, fast service. Their pizzas are thin crust with robust, flavorful sauces and fresh mozzarella. We ordered the prosciutto arugula pizza and the Mr. Scratch pizza with Italian sausage and basil. The arugula was lightly dressed in olive oil and Parmesan cheese which I thought was a nice touch. Overall, this is solid pizza place that we would visit for lunch on a weekday again. read more

Old Scratch Pizza - Prosciutto and arugula - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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very good pizza. The system of the restaurant is very strange and service is 50/50. But the food is almost always great

Arrived at a busy time, lunch on UD parents weekend. About 8 groups ahead of us, waited 20 to place order at counter-you have to order then get seated. But all worked out. Pizza is great, but this time a little off (maybe because of being rushed) beekepper had too much basil, bacon chicken was drenched in ranch. All good tho, still my fav UD spot. read more

My wife and I sat at the bar, great service and conversation from the bartender. Wide selection of beers, including local crafts, and a decent selection of IPAs. Pizza is as great advertised, 7.8 on the Portnoy scale. Good all around vibe, you can see them making the pizzas in the woodfired ovens. read more

The best pizza shop in Dayton!! (Try some hot honey, it's fantastic) Crust is perfect. Toppings fresh and delicious read more

You order at the counter. We ordered three different pizzas: the Elliot, the Sophie Mae and the Angry Bee Keeper. All three were delicious. I did not taste the Angry Bee Keeper because I don't eat spicy food but my husband and son liked it. The room is large and since it was a beautiful day it was open to the outside patio. The crust was crispy and perfect. Toppings were plentiful. Staff circulated and kept everything very clean. We did go for lunch and so it ain't as busy. I hear it's crowded on the weekend. read more

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Easily some of the best pizza I've ever had. We had the deluxe and the pepperoni as well as the margarita and all three were delicious pizzas. The side ceasar salad was incredibly good and so was the cauliflower. WOW. We arrived around 1pm on a Sunday afternoon following a visit to the US national air force museum. It was super busy but we found room for four of us in a few minutes. We'd make the trek over to Dayton again to get some of this pizza. God it was good. read more

Great atmosphere, it was very busy so I knew it had to be good! It didn't take that long to get our food and it was delish!! My drink (in the first pic) the honey berry lemonade was great as well! read more

Old Scratch Pizza - Chicken bacon ranch - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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This place was awesome! Azucena took care of us, running around like crazy and still made sure to check on us. Best pizza I've had in Dayton so far read more

Good food, friendly service and nice atmosphere. Nice patio area as well. Cool wood-fired pizza ovens and open kitchen concept. Checked it out after visiting the National Park Service historic aviation district. Ample parking in the parking lot. read more

Old Scratch Pizza - Wood-fired pizza ovens - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Was introduced to Old Scratch Pizza by a colleague at work. That was 4 years ago and each visit has been great. The way their food is prepared and cooked bring a taste that is fantastic every time and that is mirrored by their great service. We visited in January 2024. They did not disappoint! Thank you read more

What a great find in Ohio! The pizza is made from scratch. They have several staff members in the back and 2 pizza ovens working overtime obviously. They had so many wonderful choices that it was difficult to choose. However, I had discussed someone's really interesting pizza and that was my choice. It was a Mr. Scratch with added arugula. Delicious! If I ever go back this place will definitely be one of the places I stop at again. read more

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Pizza was very good. Thin and crispy crust. The topping we very fresh and flavorful. We also ordered a salad and it was filled with fresh produce. Lots of beer to choose on tap. The meatballs were tender and full of flavor and the res sauce was outstanding. read more

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Best vegan pizza I have ever had! I have a chronic disease that keeps me from eating certain chemicals along with all dairy. The service was awesome! I asked to see the ingredients for the cheeses used and they let me see the bag of cheese and it's nutritional/ingredient info! Anyways, back the the food: The pizza was beautifully cooked with amazing leoparding on the crust! The sauce and vegan cheese came together perfectly to form a consistent but complex flavor! The vibe in here is amazing! There are long tables with benches and 4 person tables with metal chairs. The lighting is smooth and chill, which I enjoy. Overall a 10/10 pizza place that I can highly recommend! read more

Old Scratch Pizza - Vegan Elliot style pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Took a group for lunch, all had the 9" lunch specials with salad. We all enjoyed the salads and pizza

They have several vegan options is what made me try them. I keep coming because it's a good, consistent product. Quick and easy service and friendly staff. read more

Old Scratch Pizza - Vegan Mushroom Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Old scratch pizza is a good choice for pizza near downtown dayton. It has a busy vibe - even on weekdays. It's open pretty late too for Dayton - 9pm on weekdays. The pizza style is kind of like a neapolitan style pizza with the thick outer crust, thin inner crust, and tomato+mozz balls. I like the new spins on the flavors of these pizzas. I got the angry beekeeper pizza which has a drizzle of a sweet honey sauce. I think the sauce adds a lot to the pizza. I really liked the taste of it. All toppings seemed fresh. I believe I have also gotten the meat pizza which was good. There are also some other interesting pizza flavors. The only thing about this pizza which was kind of weird was the consistency of the dough on the inside. I felt like the dough in the middle was just a little bit too undercooked - it became a floppy pizza. I prefer it to be a little bit crispier. I also wish the sauce was more generous. But overall I recommend Old Scratch Pizza. read more

This is the first time I have been to this pizza eatery. The beer selection was really good. If you can't find soMething you like, you don't like beer. The pepperoni pizza was the best, I honestly was not a huge fan of the angry bee keeper with honey on it... that was my husbands idea, we were also told it was a best seller. I really enjoyed the house salad. It was the best salad at a pizza place I have had in awhile. The atmosphere was nice, I am glad there is a place like that in dayton! read more

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In one sentence To die for !!!!!!! Unequivocably the best pizza in Dayton !!!! Special diet, notwithstanding they got you covered !!!! Try them out you'll never go to any other place !!!! read more

Hidden gem! Great food and great drinks! Every time I come to Dayton I check this place out.

So good. Almost ordered two pizzas for myself. Hot honey was the bomb. Go. Don't think about it, just go. You're welcome.

Stopped by for lunch from Kentucky to Michigan. Great pizza and salad. Shareable menu which is great. (My bf and I love to share food). The food was presented well. And tasted as good as it looked. Outdoor patio and seat yourself indoors. Also had a beer. Good selection of beer ranging from local breweries in that area to some of my home breweries in Michigan. Wall outlets available indoors for computer, phones, for work- etc. Idk about patio. Ordering placed at bar for food and drinks. Have option of keeping tab open or closing it. They give you a number to bring to your table, then your food is delivered. Overall 5/5. read more

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Great pizzas. Thin crust minimal toppings and fun flavors. Got the Angry Bees pizza. Garlic bread was good too. Good list of beers. Had an Ohio raspberry beer, delicious read more

My wife and I recently visited and it was our first time. The employees were so nice and helpful making choices. It was very clean and the bartender made great drinks. The pizza was very good but I should have ordered a little well done because the crust was a little underdone for my liking. But overall very good read more

My cousin suggested this local pizza place for lunch. The restaurant is casual, with good wood fired pizza as well as salads and beer. Seating is self arranged. You order at the counter, are given a number sign, and they bring over the order as it is ready. Seating is various lengths of picnic style tables. We ordered as a group: a couple of salads, roasted cauliflower and a few pizzas. Everything was better than average. The salads had more veggies than other restaurant salads, and the dressing appeared to be made in house. I'm usually not a huge fan of cauliflower but I liked this version, theirs was well seasoned and roasted with a romanesco sauce. We had some Margherita pies and a Brooklyn. I love the Italian style, thin crust, wood fired. Their sausage was also also really good, larger pieces, not small rocks of meat. Solid pizzas. Good place to check out. read more

We love the cauliflower although the pizza and salads are equally as good. Def try this place!

We love this place. We come way too often. The angry bee keeper, white pie, and shroom pizzas are AMAZING. They're salads and Veg sandwich are also really good. The quality matches the pricing and the open seating and outdoor options make it so easy to sit and enjoy year round. read more

We all got NY style pizzas and really enjoyed it! Next time I'll try the Chicago style to see...

Old Scratch is wonderful. Talk to any local or long term resident of Dayton, and Old Scratch be included as a must try restaurant. Their pizza is a neapolitan style pizza with several unique and delicious flavors. The Angry Beekeeper is my favorite and includes: fresh mozzarella, basil, spicy salami, and house-made honey. The contrast between the sweet and spicy is fantastic. I can't believe I'm saying this but... they also have delicious salads (I'm not a salad person, but even I crave their applewood bacon ranch salad). Despite the usual crowds that frequent this restaurant, their workers are quick to bring your food. You sit at the picnic table style seating. Our kids love the "free" soft serve ice cream. I say free because they won't directly ask you for money when you order one, but you are encouraged to donate to Cones for a Cause in exchange. It is a great place to go for almost any occasion. It is one of the few restaurants that have enough seating to easily accommodate a large group (if you don't go at peak hours or possibly call ahead). read more

Old Scratch Pizza - The Angry Beekeeper - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

What's not to love about old scratch pizza?! I love to go to the Patterson restaurant as it's OG and the ambiance is pleasing. I've eaten at the tables, outside, and I have also eaten at the bar and all three places are great. The only negative is sometimes it can get very loud when it's busy. The service is outstanding I like how you order when you first walk in and then take a seat and I like how the drink order is separate at the bar. As far as the food, I love the variety and especially having vegan choices. Your pizza is phenomenal. Your salads are delish. Your veggie wrap is awesome. Keep up the great work read more

Decent beer menu, quick service and good pizza. My only wish is that the pizzas were more customizable. I like the open restaurant concept and that you can see into the kitchen and watch the pizza be cooked in the wood fire ovens. The kids love the Elliot (Cheese pizza), Dayton (Pepperoni) and sitting at the picnic tables. Good place to take the wife and kids. read more

Was in from out of town, just waned a quick bite. This place was spot on. Decent beer selection and pizza was very on point. Service was good bit of confusion on my order at the bar but notion to worry about. It's a fun and lively place. The noise level was still good for conversations. read more

Old Scratch Chicken Ranch Bacon is my Go-To..drizzle some garlic butter and you have a experience! read more

Old Scratch Pizza - Chicken Ranch Bacon - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and attentive. Ordered a beer and the prosciutto and arugula pizza. I wish I had space in my suitcase to take this pizza home, it's so good! read more

My friend comes here on occasion and it's good!! It has Blaze Pizza vibes but I'm not sure if you can build your own. The pizzas are personal size but very filling! We all got different ones to share: I got Prosciutto arugula (a white pizza with exactly what it says it has), my older sis got the Shroom, my other friends got the Margherita, and Angry Beekeeper. It was all very good! I was stuffed after about 5 slices. It's socially distanced in here. Just a few tables. It was raining but they do have outdoor seating. You can watch them cook all the pizzas in the oven. Prices were a bit high but you're paying for quality. Fantastic ! read more

Place is pretty chaotic on a Saturday night. Tried to get seats at the bar but some people were saving seats so went back in line to wait for seats. Thought we were getting seated then got moved again, was frustrating but we finally got seated. Went back up to order drinks. Mule was good but margarita tasted off. We ordered two dairy free pizzas. They brought one out. I had a bite and was almost positive it was dairy cheese so only ate the one piece. We waited a half hour and here the server comes with two pizzas. The first one wasn't ours and was definitely dairy cheese once we compared how it looked to the dairy free pizzas. The server apologized and brought its a $15 gift card. It was nice that they recognized the mistake and made it right. Serving someone dairy who doesn't eat it can be a big issue. We really like the pizza here, can't beat the wood fire crust. We've stopped at other old scratch pizzas and it's always the same chaotic experience. read more

Had the end-of-semester holiday get-together for the Hanley Sustainability Institute last week and I was so excited it was at Old Scratch. I have only ever heard good things about this restaurant so was pretty excited at the chance to try it for myself. We had a private room behind the bar and it was perfect with warming tables so the food wouldn't get cold when it was brought out. They also had a separate table for food allergy pizzas so they could be differentiated. I had the cauliflower which was pretty tasty. While I am not a big cauliflower but the one from here with its sauce might change my mind. I also had a couple of slices from various pizzas with my favorite being the one drizzled in hot honey (they weren't labeled so I am not sure of the name). The pizzas aren't very big but the staff did a great job of bringing out pizzas in rotations so anyone hungry always had options. I didn't get any beer or cocktails this go around but I will definitely be back soon. read more

Old Scratch Pizza - Pizza slices - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

After multiple people recommending Old Scratch Pizza, I had to try it. The inside of the restaurant had a very industrial feel. You order pizza at the counter and then if you want a beer, you order it right next to the front counter at the bar. I thought this was an odd setup, but didn't have any big issue with it. Their pizza menu is pretty unique, but also have the traditional cheese or pepperoni. The pizza I ordered was the Sophie Mae, which one of their white pizzas with red onion jam, applewood-smoked bacon, fresh mozzarella, romano. All of their pizzas come in 12" pies. I would say that overall, my pizza was good and the ingredients seemed pretty fresh. I felt that the red onion jam was a little too sweet for me and wish it was a little more onion-y than jam-y. They have a pretty good selection of local and imported beers and a menu of signature cocktails. I ordered the Seventh Son Lemongrass Wit, which was really really good. It was a very light and refreshing beer that I feel would be a good one to drink at the pool on a summer day. I'd come back, but probably order one of the more traditional pizzas and see how that stacks up to others that I've had. read more

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This trendy place is worth all the hype! The PIZZA is amazing Gluten free option Vegan & vegetarian options Salads aren't that amazing but great options to pair with pizza! Soda is self service Open floor plan including kitchen as you watch them prep your dishes in front of you. Picnic style tables ( great for large groups & families) The wait is a thing so be prepared and families bring entertainment as there isn't any inside! Prices are a little high for the size you get but your paying for the style they cook them with! Great for anyone and everyone! read more

Yum! Yum! Yum! This is easily the best pizza in Dayton. Hands down!!!!!!!!!!! And great beer and cocktails!!!!!!