Food, service and location! It's where you want to be for morning food before noon! The space is inviting, nice window views of New Haven! read more

A great classic and homey brunch place in New Haven! The Pantry is a small spot that has a jazz theme and casual feel (also to note a cash only establishment!). Service is very nice and attentive. I had the classic eggs benedict and a split a side of the cinnamon roll pancakes. The eggs benedicts were done well but the unsuspecting star to me was the potato side - they were so crispy, garlicy, buttery and delicious. Do not skip out on the pancakes - these cinnamon roll pancakes are worth all the hype! Sweet, fluffy and delicious. read more

The Pantry - Eggs Benedict, Cinnamon Roll Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Came to The Pantry to die in with the family. I ordered the homemade corned beef hash which was a special that day. I tried one of my family member's omelette and that was delicious. I'm not even a big omelette fan but it was very well-seasoned and cooked well (so many restaurant omelettes the eggs are overcooked and brown). If I were to return I would actually get the omelette. But I enjoyed mostly everything. Cash only is a bit annoying this day and age but at least they have a sign on the wall as soon as you walk in and an atm inside. read more

The Pantry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Stumbled upon this cute breakfast spot in New Haven! This spot if the definition of no frills, and to the point breakfast dining! The chocolate chip pancakes were delicious! I hear the cinnamon swirl pancake is their signature, though. The Florentine egg Benedict was good but nothing truly spectacular, especially for the price. The fruit was fresh and everyone was super kind and friendly. I really enjoyed the ambience and staff but the food was nothing too memorable. They have all the basic breakfast stables for a reasonable brunch price (some of the ideas seem a bit overpriced for what you're getting but the concept is decent). The home fries and eggs were lacking in flavor but the good was decent overall! read more

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Just moved to New Haven and my second day I found this great spot 5 minutes from me and once I tried it I felt luckyyy bc everything is sooooo goood! 10/10 My only complain is Its CASH only spot and their ATM charges 3 to withdraw money. So make sure you have cash! read more

I WISH I TOOK PHOTOS! I had a birthday brunch with my girlfriend's family for my gf's sister and the food was amazing! The service was great, she attended us frequently and was very polite. I adore the ambiance with the jazz music and art displayed in the room but most of all the quality, taste, and portions were perfect in what we got. The Belgian waffles with strawberries and bananas are delightful if you're a breakfast lover haha read more

My friend and I have been here several times and each time has been a great experience! The food is so good! Love the pancakes and the coffee too! The only inconvenient aspect is it's cash only. I never have cash on me so I will literally go to the bank and get cash out to be able to enjoy this delicious place. It's worth it. read more

The Pantry - Chocolate chip pancakes, eggs, bacon, etc. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The place is very good. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Highly recommend cinnamon roll pancakes. So good. It's a great brunch spot. Good service. And the place was very cute and cozy. The wait can be long so come here early on weekends. Also cash only. read more

The Pantry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

This place hits all the right notes. We got the omelette with bacon, mushroom, bell peppers tomatoes, cheddar, spinach and sausage with home fries and the cinnamon roll french toast. The omelette was a massive amount of food and cooked well. The home fries were delicious but they are the one part of the meal I would say were not with the price. The cinnamon roll pancakes were delicious and very sweet, perfect if you are expecting a sweet treat. read more

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Everything went well! Can't complain!! I'd bring my whole family and they would enjoy it as well!!!!

Best breakfast I've ever had in my life. Omelette and homefries were amazing. Cinnamon roll pancakes were out of this world and a must order. read more

Very disappointed given the hype. Place is tiny and cramped with servers and customers constantly squeezing past and bumping into you the whole time. Food underwhelming. Pancakes honestly tasted like Bisquik mix - bland and nothing special. The blueberry pancakes used those small canned-style blueberries, not fresh ones, and the eggs Benedict came out cold with thin, runny Hollandaise sauce. Even the chocolate chip pancakes were a miss - our kid wouldn't even eat them covered in syrup which says a lot. Worst though, everything felt pretty greasy and heavy which didn't sit well with anyone in our group afterwards (not gonna like, it went right through all of us) . They were also out a few soda options (diet cola, root beer). Coffee cups were super small and its hard to get anyones attention for a refill, so you are just stuck waiting. The place didn't feel very clean and the bathrooms were in pretty rough shape. Just felt overhyped for what it is - mediocre food, cramped space and lack of attention to basic details. Would not go back. read more

So homey and comforting. Had the most delicious omelette of my life. Every vegetable was perfectly seasoned and they didn't skimp on the cheese at all. My boyfriend got the cinnamon roll pancakes and inhaled them. I stole a bite and they were so yummy and soft. Service was wonderful. Everyone was very kind and accommodating. read more

I have been going to The Pantry for many years. I've waited in many morning lineups to get in. The space isn't very big, but it accommodates quickly. I wouldn't suggest going as early as possible when schools are in session. We lucked out and got right in! FYI it is cash only so be prepared! The staff is always lovely. We've never had anything other than a positive interaction. They are always super attentive. The food is as good as it ever was. The menu was short, but what they have on it they do it right. The fruit is always so fresh. I personally look forward to the grapefruit Brûlée. It is always cut perfectly and is so fresh. The sugar crunch on top is everything I crave when I go! The cinnamon roll pancakes are my next must order. Even if you order something else, grab one to share. The eggs are always perfect. They're a place known for their consistency. Love The Pantry! read more

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Food was great. Their hollandaise sauce that they use on their eggs Benedict is off the chain. Good! I've never had hollandaise sauce like that before and I will definitely come back for it again. I ended up ordering a special which was Prosciutto Eggs, Benedict and it was delicious! The prosciutto was really thick, and it was very good! The cook, the staff were great. Friendly talkative, helpful. Stopped here after an appointment at the veterans hospital on the way home. I definitely will be back! read more

The Pantry - Hazelnut Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I love to eat Breakfast in the Pantry staff are so friendly food is amazing, like the ambience,

Long waits usually mean good eats and in this case it is VERY true! Delicious eggs Benedict, ridiculously good cinnamon roll pancake, delicious french vanilla french bread toast, and good scrambled eggs, with great homefries. The wait for the food to the table was a bit long too, and our waitress was obviously ready for her shift to end, while the hostess/clearer was super friendly. read more

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Outstanding eggs Benny of several varieties , French toast and cinnamon pancakes all brought to you by a wonderful, friendly crew. Best in New Haven for 3 decades. read more

The Pantry - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The pantry was a very cute breakfast spot! It is very tiny so if it gets busy while you're there just have some patience with the servers. The food was great for the price! The only thing I wasn't fond of as far as the food went was the breakfast potatoes but everything else in the pictures was great! The coffee was 10/10. read more

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Had a delicious brunch Sunday we with family. All the dishes were amazing. Two of us had omelettes which were light and fresh. One had salmon Benedict, a favorite of hers. Teenager had fancy French toast and polished off the large size. I ordered the famous cinnamon roll pancakes for the table to share. It was delicious and did not last long. Also a side of home fries. This is the kind I like, fresh made with crispy edges. Next time I would ask for that instead of toast. The one coffee drinker said it was good, too. We had a wait, Sunday at 11:30 am. The temperature was okay but as it gets colder, be sure you dress warmly. read more

Came back to The Pantry to have their cinnamon roll pancakes again and try a savory brunch option! Great service and the restaurant was almost full on a Sunday at 1:30 PM. Cinnamon roll pancake (5/5): great for anyone with a sweet tooth. I enjoy this even more than cinnamon rolls themselves because of the pancake texture: soft but crispy on the edges. Generous portion size, too! Eggs Blackstone (5/5): so delicious. The potatoes were savory and crisp on the outside (The Pantry did a better job than many other brunch spots I've been to). The eggs were runny and just as we ordered. The English muffin was delightful and well-toasted. Would also order this again! read more

The Pantry - Eggs Blackstone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Food was amazing and the service was great. Even though it was busy, we were still taken care of quickly and our needs were met. I had a food coma for the rest of the day! This was my first time here, and I'll definitely be back. read more

I LOVE Pantry. I have been here as frequently as one can imagine. Great food, amazing prices, amazing staff, and great vibes. If you are into Jazz, they have a lot of vintage jazz festival posters and play jazz music in the cafe. I would highly recommend this place for a weekend brunch or a place to take your family when they visit from out of town. read more

The Pantry - Homefries Eggs Benedict Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Stopped here during a road trip on MDW'22. Angie book marked this place and boy am I glad she did, the pantry itself is a super local spot, tiny, cash only and has a TON of personality. The dining areas are adorned with jazz posters and memorabilia. The food itself was great, had an omelette platter which I ran through the garden; mushrooms, spinach, peppers and onions. Their home fries are seasoned well and super tasty, not very salty either! Would definitely come back again if in the area, hopefully they'll accept debit cards by than! read more

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Such a warm and homey brunch spot. Waited about 10 minutes for a table for 3. Tried the cinnamon roll pancake (comes as a single, double, or triple stack) and was sufficiently full after having one! The cinnamon and buttermilk taste. One pancake is $5 which is unheard. The eggs benedict was also tasty, and the fruit is your choice (not extra for berries). The homefries were also very well prepared. Good crispy skins without a lot of smokiness. Great spot, fast service. Only note is the place is cash only. read more

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Went for breakfast today and it was so delicious. My non-egg eating husband got sausage, hash browns & fruit. I had the California Benedict. And we had to split a cinnamon roll pancake. Everything was delicious. The hash browns are that perfect balance of crunchy and tender, made even better by chopped scallions added at the end. My eggs were perfectly cooked and the hollandaise sauce was perfect. Do not miss the cinnamon roll pancake! It is perfectly balanced, not too sweet, light & fluffy. It's a cute little space, relaxed and welcoming. The staff was fantastic! Totally on top of everything, friendly and attentive. We drove down from Guilford and we'll definitely be back! read more

Stopped here on a road trip for breakfast and it was the perfect little stop! Great food and fast service. A little cramped in there but they were able to fit our party of 6. Cinnamon roll pancakes are awesome! Definitely recommend getting no more than a short stack for one person unless you're super hungry. One of us got a large stack on chocolate chip pancakes and it was way too much food. Cash only!! read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem to those outside of new Haven but known to the local university population. It is small in size but great on service and food fantastic. My eggs benedict was delicious. The home fries were flavorful and crispy! The cantalope was perfection and so sweet for late in the season melon! We shared a blueberry pancake that filled the size of the plate and was chock full of sweet blueberries! read more

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Food is always delicious and their hazelnut coffee is so good. Their home fries are so delicious as well

Excellent. But expect to wait os always packed excellent A+ the atmosphere is good alot of people around and pretty fast service read more

The Pantry - The fruits are fresh excellent breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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This is a great, small, cash only food place. If you go on Sunday morning, be prepared to wait. Good food. Nice people.

The staff alone is worth the visit, so nice and helpful. Food was on the same level. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area. read more

The Pantry - Cinnamon Roll Pancakes All the yumms - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Food was so good! The service was great. It's a local spot which I loved but it looked and felt old. But the food was amazing. Definitely coming back and highly recommended. read more

The Pantry - One Cinnamon Roll Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Classics are always the best. Great menu with the good stuff and great looking omelettes and poached egg options. Good choice if you find yourself in the Ivy League. read more

The Pantry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I struggle with the rating for this place because my food was good but the experience and service around it was not. First, COVID distancing was not enforced. Our server didn't wear a mask and let folks sit wherever they wanted. We were run out of the place because a group of people decided they wanted to sit immediately next to us instead of spreading out to any of the other available tables and the workers allowed that to happen. The coffee was weak but my lox scramble was really really good. They don't have real hot sauce (only Tabasco or siratcha) which was a bummer but the food was really good. I had left overs as the serving size was huge and the eggs reheated well. I wouldn't go back on the coffee alone (not good enough for a breakfast spot) but also I wouldn't trust this spot to be super invested in the health of their patrons. This place is also cash only. Not a dealbreaker for me but could be for others! read more

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This place is very small and cozy. They only take cash. But the food and the service are impeccable. The cinnamon pancake is delicious. But my go to is the salmon Benedict with a rasher of bacon and avocado on the side. It's a great place for singles or couples. read more

The Pantry is a breakfast diner that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in 1987. It was founded by brothers Lenny and Artie Fritz. Lenny started his culinary career in the 1970s when he worked at a sandwich shop called Lettuce Please You in Meriden. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1983. He later worked for various hotel chains all around the country. After his father took ill, Lenny moved back to Connecticut and soon began looking for work in New Haven. The Fritz brothers bought a small building which used to house an old-fashioned grinder shop called Ed's Lunch. They turned in into their own café and breakfast joint. Both jazz fans, the brothers decorated the interior with all sorts of jazz memorabilia and always had jazz playing in the background. Lenny did all of the cooking in the kitchen while Artie handled the front. Artie retired in 2011. These days you will usually find sisters Marie and Joanna Despotakis at the Pantry. Marie cooks in the kitchen while Joanna handles the front. My wife and I have been to the Pantry several times over the years. We think that it's easily the best breakfast joint in New Haven. We recently stopped in for breakfast one day when we both had off from work. The interior is small and cozy and there's always jazz playing. My wife ordered a plate with two scrambled eggs, home fries, rye toast, and bacon. I ordered the "Eggs Florentine" (sautéed spinach on grilled English muffin topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise, home fries, and fresh cantaloupe). We also shared a plate of one of the Pantry's most popular dishes: the "Cinnamon Roll Pancakes". To drink, my wife had a tall glass of orange juice and I had a cup of hazelnut coffee. This was another spectacular breakfast experience! We never leave disappointed at the Pantry. We'll keep coming back for years to come. read more

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Food was great, echoing all of the other reviews. Omelets, home fries, and cinnamon roll pancakes were delicious. French toast was slightly less amazing, kinda egg-y and soggy inside. Also, they don't have liquid sugar/syrup for the iced coffees, so beware if you don't like grainy sugar in your coffee but not a big deal if you don't mind that. Space is tight inside, don't recommend bringing a large group here. read more

All I say is do yourself the favor and stop into this little quaint breakfast spot and get a decent wholesome yummy breakfast that will not break your budget. The food is always fresh and the staff is always so friendly. If you come on a weekend prepare to stand in line a bit but it moves quickly. Really good spot for breakfast/brunch. And always a daily special on the board. ENJOY! read more

The Pantry - Hot chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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We make a point of stopping here for breakfast any time we are in town. Quality of food has always been great and the cinnamon roll pancake is a must! read more