Entry No. 9 — the Pittsburgh file — filed under: witchy
The Crow's Nest
A metaphysical supply store and community clubhouse that hosts classes on everything from tarot studies to elemental activation, glamor magic, and 'dumb suppers'. The shop is packed with crystals, spell candles, intentional teas, and bones, aiming to provide a safe space for those on alternative spiritual paths.
The story
Potomac Avenue in Dormont looks like a standard South Hills commercial stretch until you cross the threshold at 1414. The Crow's Nest operates less like a standard retail shop and more like an intentional community clubhouse for local practitioners, witches, and anyone walking an offbeat spiritual path. It's LGBTQ-owned, quietly conspiratorial, and entirely focused on providing a grounded, safe harbor for alternative magic.
Inside, the shelves hold a pragmatic mix of supplies: hand-blended intentional teas, spell candles, polished and raw minerals, and ethically sourced bones sitting alongside herbs for ritual work. But the merchandise is only half the draw. The shop regularly pivots into an educational hub, hosting intimate sessions on everything from tarot studies and elemental activation to glamor magic and traditional 'dumb suppers'—silent meals held to honor and commune with the dead.
Instead of leaning into theatrical gimmickry or sterile wellness-boutique minimalism, the place feels genuinely lived-in and purposeful. Whether you are dropping in for a Celtic Cross tarot spread or gathering for a tasseomancy workshop to read fortune in tea leaves, you are entering a space built by and for people who take the craft seriously.
What it's like
Stepping off Potomac Avenue, you are met with the rich scent of loose-leaf teas and herbal incense. The space is calm and unhurried, with clear display cases for bones, crystals, and ritual supplies that invite browsing without sales pressure. If you plan to attend an evening class or seasonal ritual, book your ticket online in advance—the workshop tables fill up quickly given the shop's tight-knit local following.
The move: Sign up for one of their evening events, like a 'Tasseomancy' (tea leaf reading) workshop or a seasonal ritual, and learn the art of divination together.
- 📍 Dormont
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 1414 Potomac Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- GALIMARD Pittsburgh — Stay right on Potomac Avenue in Dormont to transition from ritual tea blends to custom French perfume creation.
- The Weeping Glass — Head over to nearby Allentown to trade community spellwork for a darker, macabre oddities experience.
- Hocus Pocus — Make a cross-city pilgrimage to Oakland to contrast this modern South Hills community hub with Pittsburgh's oldest occult shop.
Good to know
What kind of workshops and rituals take place here?
Classes cover practical and esoteric topics including tea leaf reading (tasseomancy), tarot fundamentals, glamor magic, elemental activation, and seasonal events such as ancestral dumb suppers.
What are the shop's standard operating hours?
The Crow's Nest is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Can I get a tarot reading on-site?
Yes, they offer private tarot readings, including Celtic Cross spreads, which can be scheduled online or inquired about in the shop.
Plan a visit & invite your people →
Further reading: Official site · qburgh.com · Instagram
last checked: 2026-07-21