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    The French Pantry

    4.2 (98 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Kathryn T.

    The location is gorgeous and I loved having a window seat. The bread service and my muffulata sandwich were both excellent. I had to try their famous Wedding Cake slice which I got to go. It was good but I prefer buttercream frosting, so I'd choose another slice next time. Service was a bit disappointing as my server walked past me three times before greeting me or acknowledging she was my server. There were only a few of other tables taken & she wasn't covering all of them so it should not have taken so long to be greeted.

    Lunch with a view
    Sarah M.

    We absolutely love The French Pantry! Going out of town for the weekend and planned our route so that we could stop in for lunch. The Hot Italian is a solid choice anytime. The Muffulata was just okay. The fries are excellent and the wedding cake is our go-to dessert. Last time we also got a bruschetta to share which was amazing. Always great service and the view isn't too shabby!

    Lynn A.

    Food: 4 Stars Service: 5 Stars After walking around under the Florida sun, The French Pastry seemed like a gift from God- cool, breezy, delicious cocktails, tasty entrees, and a mouthwatering dessert case for you to gawk at. My bang bang shrimp po boy overflowed with succulent shrimp and fresh veggies. Paired with fries, I really didn't have room for dessert but their carrot cake was calling my name. Loved the layers of moist cake and rich cream cheese frosting! Highly recommend checking this place out!

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    Jessica H.

    We enjoyed our food. They were kind and helpful of getting us a seat, even though we didn't have a reservation. They were very busy when we arrived so I feel like it is a good idea to make one. Our nice server Natalie P was prompt and provided a good service. The food is tasty we ordered the French dip to share and the Portobello bruschetta. We enjoyed both. They also have an amazing cake situation at the counter and you can eat that at the restaurant or take to go. We chose to take it to go. I've had their cakes before, and they are amazing!

    Jennifer L.

    I was so excited to try the St. Augustine location of the French Pantry. I was even more excited that we could make a reservation, which is completely unlike our experience at the Jacksonville spot! It wasn't at all crowded, and we were seated right away. It's a really lovely space: bright, fresh, and airy. We skipped cocktails (but will definitely be back to try some things from their bar menu), and dove into our order. Our server was extremely helpful and we finally decided to split two items: the mozzarella bruschetta and the bang bang shrimp po boy with fries. I only had one piece of the complimentary bread and olive oil to save room for the lunch ahead. The bruschetta was delicious... more fresh bread, topped with fresh mozzarella and served with a heaping portion of some of the best bruschetta I've ever had. The shrimp po boy was also delicious: the shrimp was HUGE and well seasoned without heavy breading. And the fries are always super crispy and hot. Yum. I would also love to compliment the attention to detail: we ordered the po boy without cheese (I just don't prefer cheese on my shrimp) and the manager came over to ask about it. She wanted to make sure there wasn't a dairy allergy at the table, because the tempura batter on the shrimp had dairy in it. It did take me a little off guard, but we both appreciated it... for someone with an allergy, this consideration would have saved the day. We were stuffed, but took dessert to go: cheesecake for our son, the farmer's tart for my husband (a lighter version of cheesecake) and the yum yum cake for me (light chocolate cake, layered with cream and ganache and served with a strawberry pure). Absolutely worth it. Can't wait to return to try some other offerings!

    Bavette Steak Frites
    Kate M.

    Amazing restaurant to try during night of lights! We loved all of our food and cocktails. The Bavette steak with truffle fries was to die for! The French dip was great but could use a horseradish. Overall great atmosphere with an elegant classy vibe. The speak easy lounge bar is a great touch in the back.

    Goat Cheese Salad
    Kelly M.

    I met friends for a dinner prior to Night of Lights. The service on a Monday evening was ok but not very fast, we had to ask for our check when dinner was served so we could make our 9pm appointment. I ordered a salad and was a bit disappointed at how plain it was. I am just saying this because I don't want others to have my experience.

    Prosciutto and Artichoke Bruschetta
    Maya C.

    This is my first experience with French Pantry believe it or not. My high school friends wanted to meet up in St. Augustine for a change of scenery on a Saturday and one friend suggested here and we were all down. I did not realize that they take reservations so a few days before I made one for our group thru Resy just in case it got crazy. You have to provide a card for the reservation because if you no-show or cancel within 8 hours they'll charge you $2 per person. I wasn't worried about that at all because we. were. going! There's parking behind the building but it can fill up quickly and if that happens you'll need to use the paid parking lots. Also we had someone on crutches in our party so the ramp to the building is in the back. The place is very nice! The bakery case and barista area was against the back wall by the front entrance and the bar is opposite of the front door. The contrast of brick and wood worked well. Our server Tom was great. We started with some truffle fries as we waited for one more person to come (she works in healthcare so she was understandably running late). These were hot and crispy and the truffle taste was very subtle. When she arrived we were given some bread with olive oil with herbal seasonings. I had 2 different cocktails. I tried the Lychee Basil Daiquiri (Rhum Clement agricole, lychee liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, basil leaves) which was nice but bitter to me. I later tried the Nirvana du Jardin (Wheatley vodka, St. Elderflower liqueur, lemongrass syrup, meyer lemon juice, basil) which was much better. I originally was going to get the Charcuterie board but I caved and went for the Prosciutto and Artichoke bruschetta (prosciutto, artichokes, fresh mozzarella, pesto) that also comes with a "salad" in the center topped with marinated tomatoes shaped like how a tartare is served. Everything was delicious. The mozzarella was slightly melted on the baguette slices allowing everything else on top of it to stay in place, sort of. I couldn't eat all of the salad greens and tomatoes though. And we couldn't leave without getting dessert! I got a slice of Wedding Cake and a small box of Russian Tea Cookies, both to go. When I got home I tried the cake and it's very good. My guy tried the cookies to which he said "definitely need something to drink with it, otherwise it's good." Highly recommend reservations if you go. About 30-40 mins after sitting at our table the place filled up.

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    Lea P.

    Came here on a Monday for lunch, so they were not too busy. This location is connected to the Vietnamese restaurant Little Miss Ha and you can also order from their menu if you are seated at the bar. They have free limited parking at the back and more pay parking on the side of the establishment. We started with the complimentary bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. However, the wait time was approximately thirty minutes for our orders, possibly due to the Wagyu burger requiring extra cooking time. It would've been appreciated to be offered another plate of their bread while waiting, instead, we had to asked. The burger turned out really good and juicy. My Spinach, Onion & Bacon Bruschetta was also tasty but there was a lot going on with all the ingredients, flavor wise. The establishment offers a variety of dinner options beyond sandwiches. We look forward to returning for dinner in the future.

    Turkey & goat cheese
    Anna M.

    Wow, just wow! My mom and I have been going to the original French Pantry in Jax since we moved here years ago. We've ALWAYS loved it, however the parking sucked, and so did their hours. This place, however, is completely different. It had everything the OG had, but knocked it up several notches. Including the parking and hours We started with some dumplings (not pictured, sadly), which were fabulous. I love that they've integrated the restaurant next door to add some diversity to their menu. My turkey sandwich was amazing. The turkey was so thinly sliced, and the goat cheese was so creamy. The flavors danced in my mouth, and the whole thing was SUPER filling. I left full and happy. I can't remember what my family got, but I know all of us were pleased. My mai tai was the best I've had in forever, and my moms martini was also yummy. My sister got a mimosa, and she loved it! The service was wonderful, the place was packed so we sat at the bar. Our bartender was sweet and attentive. These people take pride in their place of work and it's refreshing. Lastly, it's adorable! The bar was stunning and the restaurant itself was laid out so well. Spacious but not too empty, with cute decor everywhere you look. They also have not one, but TWO bathrooms! Hahah not sure why, but I loved this! I cannot wait to come back!

    Braised short rib special
    Lo V.

    Great new spot in St Augustine. They accommodated our large party well and the food was amazing.

    Linda V.

    French Pantry opened another restaurant in St Aug! We were very happy to learn this bec the restaurant we were going to was closed for a 2 week vacation (during the holiday season?!?) and we were late for lunch as it was! Not like the original one in Jax. you go in a remodeled building near Lightner Museum and you are immediately seated (no waiting in line) your given a menu with prices (no having to guess the prices). The free warm bread and olive oil spices were appreciated. The atmosphere is beautiful and the food seems the same except they service breakfast and dinner too! I got the shrimp/artichoke bruschetta with a huge, minced tomatoes salad in the center of the plate-delicious! Hubby got Reubin (told it was cooked on premise) but he said was little too fatty?! Nice save we learned about this new location.

    Cass O.

    So... a restaurant that is half Asia and half French and depending on what side you sit on changes the menu you order from? Sounds like a dream? No! The French Pantry is both or if you can't decide what side to sit on, sit at the bar and order from both menus! Everything looks good and I can't wait to visit again! Staff was nice and it is so cute inside! We ended our meal with coffee and had to get take away pastries!

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    No, but highly recommended. It's a very popular restaurant.

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