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Lived here for decades. Every time we thought about coming here there were lines we didn't think worth waiting in. Finally made it here. 10:30 am on a Saturday. No line. Very nice greeting at the door and we're seated immediately even though we were still waiting for 2 members of our party. Ordered hot tea. Mugs are way too small, holding maybe 6oz. A teapot of sorts would be nice to be able to make a decent sized amount to be poured hot as needed. The food, 2 people ordered omelettes, one ordered a specialty of the house cinnamon bun pancakes, and I ordered the French toast, a single large peach pancake (special), and the grapefruit brûlée. I'll comment on only my meal. The French toast has little to no taste. There was a lot of it though. Maple syrup, which I'm not a big fan of, didn't help much. Berries may have helped, but it was an additional $4.95. The peach pancake looked pretty, it was ok, but a bit dry. I'm not sure what all the lines are about. This is a nice neighborhood breakfast place. There's no brunch menu or items. The only item I saw on the menu that you can't get at any breakfast place is the grapefruit brûlée. It was delicious, unique, and made it worth the visit. I wouldn't wait in line to have breakfast here though.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
My wife and I were leaving New Haven after an overnight stay for a concert. I had seen The Pantry on Yelp and we braved an absolute downpour to give it a try. Very cute vibe, neighborhood breakfast spot done to perfection. Our waitress was awesome and the food came out extremely quickly. I assembled a "hungry person" style breakfast by ordering their eggs, bacon, and home fries and then adding a short stack of their famous cinammon roll pancakes. My wife had eggs and home fries and enjoyed hers. I absolutely loved everything, the quality is very high! Eggs cooked perfectly, bacon was crispy, and the potatoes were well seasoned. The cinnamon roll pancakes are divine! I don't have much of a sweet tooth but I definitely have a tooth for these pancakes! Looking forward to returning the next time we're in town! read more
This place was just OK in my opinion. The food was average and the service was pretty slow as far as our waiter, before and after the meal. Not a bad place, just not as great as some of the reviews made it sound. It's also very cramped and not much space to move once seated. read more
10 days ago
The breakfast is great service is great and atmosphere is nice and mature crowd. This is go to place for breakfast. read more
Lived here for decades. Every time we thought about coming here there were lines we didn't think worth waiting in. Finally made it here. 10:30 am on a Saturday. No line. Very nice greeting at the door and we're seated immediately even though we were still waiting for 2 members of our party. Ordered hot tea. Mugs are way too small, holding maybe 6oz. A teapot of sorts would be nice to be able to make a decent sized amount to be poured hot as needed. The food, 2 people ordered omelettes, one ordered a specialty of the house cinnamon bun pancakes, and I ordered the French toast, a single large peach pancake (special), and the grapefruit brûlée. I'll comment on only my meal. The French toast has little to no taste. There was a lot of it though. Maple syrup, which I'm not a big fan of, didn't help much. Berries may have helped, but it was an additional $4.95. The peach pancake looked pretty, it was ok, but a bit dry. I'm not sure what all the lines are about. This is a nice neighborhood breakfast place. There's no brunch menu or items. The only item I saw on the menu that you can't get at any breakfast place is the grapefruit brûlée. It was delicious, unique, and made it worth the visit. I wouldn't wait in line to have breakfast here though. read more
2 months ago
30 days ago
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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
2 months ago
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
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
8 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
6 months ago
11 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
8 months ago
8 months ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
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
11 months ago
1 year ago
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
11 months ago
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
6 months ago
5 years ago
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
2 years ago
2 years ago
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
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Edit: Due to the small space- and cross contamination, I'm guessing that they don't do anything gluten free there?
My dad has celiac and has never had any issues. Just don't order something that has wheat in it. They have great omelets. Just don't get the side of toast.
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