The Pantry

We decided to try out Pantry for brunch on a Saturday. Although mostly full, there were a few available tables outside and we were seated straight away with water brought in. We ordered coffees and they arrived very quickly — nice and strong — really good. We then placed our food order and, once again, everything arrived within probably 10-12 minutes, which was great, considering there were a lot of tables to serve. The food was very nice — everything was fresh, the presentation was great, and everything tasted really good. They also offer a good all-day brunch menu, if you don’t feel like a breakfast staple. Overall, although on the pricey side, Pantry is really good, the service is good too, and we’d definitely go back to try something different.

This cafe in glorious Brighton is a triumph. The lamb ragu fettuccine was flavoursome with a generous serve of lamb, beautiful al dente pasta and a delicious tomato-based sauce. The fitout is very modern, with plenty of seating both inside and out. The service was very friendly and helpful. What a great place to have had lunch for our short trip to Brighton.

I know I said I wouldn't return but I didn't choose the venue for my meeting today. The place was very busy. I ordered the sushi bowl and that was very good. The coffee was spot on too. Even though the place was very busy with every table full, they managed to get meals out in good time and coffees to tables whilst still piping hot. That is pretty impressive. I still think the food is a bit expensive but it's Brighton prices and there was a place full of people happy to pay those prices. I have raised my rating by one star since last visit. The female managing the front of the restaurant is pretty amazing at what she does. [From 5 months ago] Visited this place with my kids and 2 adults. The service was good and so too was the coffee. My ceasar salad was ok. The flavour was lacking the usual zing of this type of salad, bacon was quite fatty and I don't think the white anchovies worked. It is quite pricey for a salad when you can get a main salmon dish for a few bucks more. This salad should be no more than $15. I ordered a kids meal for my daughter. It was $11 for 3x small pieces of margherita pizza (see photo) with a few pieces of cucumber and bit of hommus. I thought kids meals were $5. She didn't eat it so that went to waste unfortunately. The other 2 adults enjoyed their meals which was fortunate. Overall it was a nice place. I would've preferred if the male staff member who greeted us didn't demand to see my covid certificate while I was holding my toddler and trying to unlock my phone to scan in. I had to tell him "can you give me a second!" I was flustered and rushing to make it on time with a child and my hands full. Just be a little more understanding when people are trying to scan in whilst juggling everything. I probably wouldn't rush back. I would stop for a coffee. The female staff members were very nice and very accommodating. Thanks to the ladies who served us, it made the experience enjoyable.

My first time here. Very poor service. I am heavily pregnant and they sat me in a tiny table which I barely fitted in. Then I asked for water and they only gave me the bottle. I asked for cup and the waitress said she is busy to bring me the cup!! After 5 minutes of waiting she brought me a cup with lip stick mark on it. The food was very basic. I definitely don’t recommend this place.