Rally, Relax, Repeat
- Reese Randall
- 1 day ago
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LevelUp Pickleball Club’s Baseline Bar & Grille turns pickleball into an all-day hang, with fresh food, drinks, and a cool social vibe.
Baseline Bar & Grille feels like the kind of place you instantly belong. Located in Canonsburg, the neighborhood restaurant can be found inside the LevelUp Pickleball Club on Mayview Road, giving it an unmistakably sporty, community-driven feel.
At the heart of it all is Greg Braeudigam, chef and manager, whose passion for food, people, and community defines every part of the experience.
Designed to be welcoming, approachable and genuine, Baseline Bar & Grille was conceived by LevelUp Pickleball Club owners, champion pickleball players and entrepreneurs Wayne and Lisa Dollard, who also publish Pickleball Magazine. The restaurant is open to players at the club and to the public (You don’t have to play pickleball to visit!).
While guests can expect familiar American favorites—burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads, salads and house-made comfort food—the execution sets Baseline apart.
“We want to be your next neighborhood bar,” Braeudigam says. “We price our food so you feel good coming in and feel good leaving.”
That philosophy extends beyond pricing. From scratch-made sauces to local produce whenever possible, Baseline is committed to quality. Many of the ingredients are sourced within a 100-mile radius when available, and frozen pre-packaged shortcuts are intentionally left off the menu.
“We don’t buy frozen products,” Braeudigam says plainly. “Our chicken tenders aren’t coming out of a box. We want the best for our guests, family and friends—and we want people to come back.”
Braeudigam brings more than 15 years of culinary experience to Baseline, including a degree from Le Cordon Bleu in Pittsburgh, where he graduated in 2008. His career began humbly—as a pantry cook after working at an ice cream shop—but quickly expanded through kitchens like Atria’s, and Ditka’s Restaurant in Robinson, where he learned everything from salsa preparation to cooking steaks.
Today, the offerings at Baseline are deeply personal. “This menu came straight from my heart,” he says. “It’s the kind of food I like to eat.”
One standout is his signature sauce, a recipe he’s carried in his wallet for more than a decade—a whipped blend of mayo, BBQ sauce, chipotle, and Heinz 57. You’ll find it featured on dishes like the Erne Slider (made with a choice of three crispy chicken strips, pulled pork, or cheeseburger on a brioche roll) and served alongside crispy LevelUp Tots, which are quickly becoming a house favorite.
Braeudigam also credits Kinder’s Woodfired Garlic seasoning as his go-to ingredient, sprinkled thoughtfully throughout the menu. Flatbreads, pulled pork sandwiches smoked on-site, and comfort-forward dishes reflect his balance of creativity and familiarity.
LevelUp dining isn’t just about the main restaurant. Upstairs, the facility includes a brand-new ballroom, seating up to 250 guests and featuring wraparound windows, a private deck, and golden-hour sunset views.
“The space is fully outfitted with its own bar and our on-site catering team,” says Bridgette Millar, catering manager at LevelUp Pickleball Club. “We can do anything a client requests because we love celebrating food, local businesses, and people sharing moments together.”
The beverage program mirrors that same intentionality. Guests can choose from a wide selection of beers, seltzers, cocktails, and an ever-growing list of non-alcoholic options. Baseline proudly partners with Wigle Distillery and Big Spring Spirits, emphasizing local collaboration and community support.
While Baseline offers a menu with QR-code ordering, Braeudigam made a deliberate decision to keep servers and bartenders front and center.
“We want that human interaction,” he explains. “That welcoming feeling—that’s what we’re good at.”
Cleanliness, food safety, and consistency are non-negotiables as well, but for Braeudigam, hospitality is what keeps guests returning.
“I go out of my way to make sure small things don’t turn into big things,” he says. “We want people to feel comfortable and cared for.”
Named “Baseline” as a nod to pickleball and the surrounding sports community, the restaurant acknowledges its roots while carving out a distinct identity. Even if Braeudigam admits he knew little about the sport at first, he quickly embraced it. “I know when my wife Stefanie and I bring our little ones here to learn pickleball, they’ll try their hearts out,” he laughs.
And that sentiment captures Baseline Bar & Grille perfectly: A place where effort matters, family and community come first, and good food is made with intention—with every single serve.
Baseline Bar & Grille at LevelUp Pickleball Club 33 Mayview Road, Canonsburg 724.302.4638 leveluppickleballclub.com
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