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    The French Pantry

    4.2 (117 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Rob C.

    Sometimes you go looking for breakfast and end up discovering a place that makes you question every breakfast you've ever had before it. That was French Pantry in St. Augustine. We chose this spot for breakfast/brunch and what a fantastic find. The atmosphere is beautiful and upscale without feeling like you need to whisper or worry that you're holding your fork incorrectly. I went with the Gruyère cheese and ham omelette, and honestly, I'm not sure how they managed to make eggs this light. The omelette was delicate, fluffy, and absolutely delicious. The kind of breakfast where you take a bite and immediately start thinking, "Well, now I'm going to have to compare every omelette I eat from this point forward." My wife ordered the spinach and mushroom quiche, which can only be described as decadent. Rich, flavorful, and the kind of dish that makes you slow down and appreciate what's happening on the plate. The atmosphere is beautiful, the service was spectacular, and the entire experience felt like a special occasion even though we were simply there for breakfast. French Pantry was a fantastic find and absolutely deserving of five stars. If you're in St. Augustine looking for a breakfast or brunch experience that feels a little elevated, this is one to put on your list.

    Tracy H.

    Really solid Eggs Benedict. The muffin was nicely toasted, eggs were perfectly poached with runny yolks, and the hollandaise was creamy and tangy. Hash browns were crispy. Only minor thing was the ham was a bit on the salty side.

    Bang bang shrimp
    Swarnendu S.

    The French Pantry in St. Augustine surprised me -- way more upscale than I expected, especially if you've been to the Jacksonville spot. That one's more grab-and-go bakery vibes, but this location is full-on fine dining. Spacious, elegant decor, the kind of place you'd actually dress up a little for. We got the chicken panini, bang bang shrimp, and pesto bucatini, and honestly all three were really good. Nothing fell flat. The bucatini had great flavor, the shrimp had that perfect crunch with a good kick, and the panini was solid comfort food done right. Service was great too -- attentive without hovering. If you only know them from Jacksonville, this location is a totally different experience. Worth the trip.

    Ellie N.

    Pricey but very delicious food. I love everything except for the crème brûlée. The seafoods were fresh and the seasonings were perfectly executed. The sugar crust on top of the creme brulee was too thick.

    Order the Hugo Spritz and don't skip the oysters. Great selection, and beautiful venue. This is a must stop when you are in STA.
    Lauren V.

    Order the Hugo Spritz and don't skip the oysters. Great selection, and beautiful venue. This is a must stop when you are in STA.

    Wedding Cake???
    Dave O.

    While staying in the area we decided to stop in and get a few pieces of wedding cake for later. The parking lot is paid parking which seemed a little strange for a restaurant with a parking lot, I don't know maybe it's privately owned. This is a beautiful little restaurant, we were greeted once we entered by a very friendly hostess, she directed us to the pastry counter once she understood our intentions - everything looked delicious and after only a minute or two a friendly member of the staff prepared our order (2) slices of wedding cake. This is definitely a restaurant I'd return to for lunch based on the food I observed while waiting for our takeout, everything looked delicious. Unfortunately the wedding cake was so disappointing it was pre-sliced and wrapped in the case, it was very cold and heavy, the filling was very thin but made the layers soggy like it had been made a few days earlier and sat and it had very little icing - this was so disappointing especially after going out of our way to get here and fighting the St. Augustine traffic. I'd like to try something from their sandwich menu and maybe a loaf of their fresh baked bread but definitely will avoid anything out of the dessert case...

    Kobe steak burger
    Kelly M.

    Can you say reservation! That's what I recommend if you want to visit The French Pantry on a hoping night like Saturday. Luckily we grabbed the last table before the crowd showed up. We were seated right near the hostess. Great view of the street action on Granada. The service was impeccable. Our waiter was spot on with all our needs. The food was delicious. Started with the artichoke prosciutto bruschetta and finished with the Kobe burger and French dip. A few cons; the glasses and silverware at the table were not clear and water stained. (Made me question cleanliness of dishes). Although the view was spectacular, we were bothered by all the people waiting for tables (lots of noise and no privacy). Finally, waiter boxed food, we seemed to be missing a few items (fries and the dip for French dip). All-in-all, we'll try again and will even try adjoining restaurants (with a reservation).

    Bang Bang Shrimp
    Matt M.

    The Jacksonville location of FP has been one of my all time favorite lunch spots, so I had very high hopes for the St Augustine location. I was not disappointed. First, I need to tell you that this is a very different location, it features: - full bar - dinner hours (open till 8:00 PM) - a private dining room - cooking classes - dinner menu - a beautiful and large dining room. Second, the things you found great at the original location: - fabulous desserts - bang bang shrimp - bruschetta in all shapes and sizes - all your favorites But you want to read about the food, not my comparison of the two locations: Beer - good selection of beer and wine, we tried the Intuition Beer that is so popular in this area. It did lot disappoint. Truffle Fries - thinly sliced, served with a delicious homemade aoli. French Onion Soup - traditional presentation, but a slightly sweeter finish. I did not love it, but the cheese and bread were delicious. Bang Bang Shrimp Po Boy - delicious presentation, perfectly cooked shrimp, really delicious. Chicken Pesto Pannini - this was very dry, and I really think I was missing the pesto, so I used the aoli I mentioned earlier. Presentation and the dryness just did not impress me. Oatmeal Cookie - I love a good oatmeal cookie, and this was good. Wedding Cake - another delicious choice. Overall, this is just a fantastic spot and parking is plentiful, which is rare in SA.

    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.

    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!

    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!

    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!

    Cakes
    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!

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

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