The Pantry Cafe and Provisions is a Newport gem that deserves ALL the hype! This is one of those places that immediately makes you feel like you've discovered something special. From the second you walk through the door, it's charming, cozy, incredibly aesthetic, and surprisingly quiet. It has that warm, intimate feeling that makes you want to slow down, look around, and actually enjoy your food instead of rushing through it.
And then there's Danielle, the owner, who was absolutely amazing. She's not just sitting in a back room somewhere with her feet up on the desk bossing people around , she's behind the counter, taking orders and checking people out. She's genuinely HANDS-ON and involved in the whole process, and you can tell she really cares about what she's created. She was incredibly friendly and gave me some great recommendations since it was my first visit.
Of course, I couldn't possibly make ONE decision. So I basically decided to try a little bit of everything! I'm not even exaggerating! This place is an experience!
The lobster pasta was hands-down one of my favorites, and the sandwiches were incredible too. I also had THREE drinks and an embarrassing,but completely justified amount of pastries. Everything looked beautiful, but more importantly, everything actually tasted as good as it looked. And honestly, that's becoming harder to find these days. Its usually either or.
And.... I have to say something about the bad reviews/ complaints. They are laughable! Seriously! 1 start, because you don't agree with pricing...I'm genuinely confused. The prices are clearly displayed on the screens above the register BEFORE you order. You have the opportunity to see exactly what you're paying, make your decision, order your food, eat it, and then leave. Or just leave if it's out of your budget! Complaining afterward about the price, when the price was clearly presented to you beforehand, just doesn't make much sense to me. If something is outside your budget, that's completely fair! But that's very different from punishing a small business for a price you knowingly agreed to pay.
Small businesses deserve better than that. Especially this one. We need to Support people who are putting their heart, time, money, and creativity into building something of their own. Danielle is clearly doing exactly that, and The Pantry Cafe & Provisions is proof of what happens when someone takes a vision and pours themselves into it.
If you're visiting Newport, PUT THIS PLACE ON YOUR LIST. Come hungry, try the lobster pasta, grab a sandwich, order a pastry (or several... I won't judge), and actually take a minute to appreciate the person behind the counter who created the whole experience.
Danielle, you're doing an amazing job. Keep going. mwa! Love ya girlie! read more