Letâs get one thing straight right nowâOld Scratch Pizza â Downtown Dayton isnât just a pizza joint... itâs a full-blown wood-fired flavor experience. Whether youâre a crispy crust crusader, a Neapolitan purist, or someone who just wants an ice-cold beer with your pepperoni, Old Scratch deliversâand Iâm not talking takeout. Nestled right off S Patterson Blvd, smack in the middle of Daytonâs historic downtown, this place has been winning hearts, tastebuds, and major food cred since the moment those ovens got hot. You walk in and instantly feel the energyâcommunal tables, open kitchen vibes, that hypnotic wood-fired aroma, and a menu that makes you stare for 15 minutes âcause you want everything.
đ Why It Slaps So Hard
đ„ Wood-Fired Perfection: Cooked at 800°F in giant, tiled ovens, every pie comes out with those glorious leopard-spotted crusts and smoky edges you dream about.
đ§ Creative Combos: Try the Spicy Salami with hot honey, or the Roasted Mushroom with whipped ricotta. Or go rogue and build your ownâjust donât forget the chili oil drizzle.
đ± Vegans & GF Folks Rejoice: Theyâve got solid options for all the picky eaters in your crew. Vegan cheese? â Gluten-free crust?
đș Self-Serve Beer Wall: Yep, pour-your-own taps are a thing here. And with rotating local brews? Itâs basically a party.
â€ïž Community First: Part of Old Scratchâs magic is their missionâthey donate a portion of proceeds to local food banks, and theyâre constantly supporting the Dayton community. Youâre not just eating pizza... youâre doing good. Boom.
đ Whatâs Nearby? Make It a Whole Dayton Day
If you're hitting up Old Scratch, youâre already in the thick of Dayton cool. Check these out before or after your carb-fest:
đŒïž The Contemporary Dayton (The Co): A sleek, modern art gallery just a few blocks away. Think big art energy with Midwest charm.
đČ The RiverScape MetroPark: Ride, walk, or just chill near the water. Itâs like nature therapy... with skyline views.
đïž 2nd Street Market: Open weekends, this historic train station turned market is foodie heaven. Local jams, fresh flowers, Amish pastriesâyouâll wanna take it all home.
đ The Schuster Center: Big Broadway shows, ballet, and killer acoustics. Catch a show and then go grab that post-performance pie.
đ Pro Tips from the Locals
đ Ask for your crust extra charred if you like that smoky kick.
đ Donât sleep on the Hot Garlic Dip for your crust edges.
đ Happy hour is đ„âgrab a slice and a brew without breaking the bank.
đ Parkingâs a breeze, but you can also bike here if you're on the Dayton Trail Loop.
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