Sustainability

At Bar Hygge,

we are committed to sustainability in every aspect of our business—from the ingredients we source to the materials we use in our space. Together, we can enjoy great food, drinks, and company while making a positive impact on the planet. Here's how we make sustainability a priority:

We work with local farms and producers to ensure our ingredients are fresh, sustainably sourced, and support regional businesses.
- Rival Bros Coffee
- Barnegat Oyster Collective
- 3rd Wheel Cheese
- Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative
- Row 7 Seed Company
Our cheese selection features a variety of local farms and creameries:
- Valley Milkhouse – Oley, PA
- Valley Shepard Creamery – Long Valley, NJ
- Goat Rodeo – Allison Park, PA
- Calkins Creamery – Honesdale, PA
Our space reflects our dedication to sustainability through the use of reclaimed and upcycled materials:
- Reclaimed wood from Beaty American was used for the bar and Hygge Room.
- Windows in the Hygge Room were sourced from Provenance, a local architectural salvage store.
- Reclaimed doors in the lounge were salvaged from a historic building on 16th Street in Philadelphia.
- Bourbon barrels from Weyerbacher Brewery in Easton, PA, were upcycled into an eye-catching wall and chandeliers in our dining room.
- Scrap wood was repurposed for the back bar area and bathrooms.
Our house beers are brewed using locally sourced malts and grains from Double Eagle Malt. Supporting this local supplier helps us reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to Pennsylvania’s farming community.
With the help of the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), we’ve participated in waste reduction challenges that encourage creative uses for food waste.
Some of our initiatives include:
- Crafting dog treats for our Fairmount Avenue neighborhood pups using spent grain.
- Minimizing waste through thoughtful sourcing and preparation.
We are proud to partner with Bennett Compost to compost 100% of our food waste. This process reduces landfill contributions and supports sustainable waste management.
All of our oyster shells are collected by the Delaware Estuary as a part of their “Shell Recycling Program”. Recycled oyster shells are returned to the Delaware Bay, and help support the development of oyster reefs. Returning oyster shells to the Bay so new oysters can grow, habitats get created, and shorelines are protected!
Additionally, our spent grain is sent to Walter B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences, where it enriches soil for future crops.