The Pantry Café and Gardens

Delicious food, exceptional service. I wandered in on a whim with my toddler. I had a great cappuccino and scrumptious pumpkin waffle; if I hadn’t been in a hurry I would have stayed for a flaky pastry, too.
The wonderful staff brought us to a room with toys so my child could play while I looked at the menu; provided a high chair at our table; and served his (whole!) milk in a plastic cup with a lid and straw. Thank you for accommodating us so kindly! I’m looking forward to going back, and hopefully having dessert!

Parking: Not tons of parking spots, but enough. Parking lot is a little tight, but very close to the café.

Kid-friendliness: Very friendly and welcoming with my toddler. Provided a high chair. Had whole milk available; offered a lid and straw (choice of paper or plastic) and plastic cup. Had a welcoming room with toys and seating; we couldn’t have asked for better. ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Waffle

One of the most pleasant and pleasurable spots I've been to in ages. The food has been amazing at each visit and the staff are very welcoming. Can't wait to visit again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a great spot for lunch. The food is consistently delicious and the service is always wonderful. A must try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent service! The Pantry staff were very friendly and food was delicious. I had the chicken panini and roasted red pepper soup. Great location for a lunch with the girls.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A special place with special people and an Hawaiian chicken sandwich with/ guess what / pineapple. Well done.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Friendly service and amazing food, got the grilled cheese and roasted red pepper soup and it was so delicious!

Well the most disappointing pannini that I have ever had. It wasn't in on the correct bread.....

Our meal was excellent, and for a great price! Highly recommend the vegan chili especially. You may want to make reservations as it seemed really busy with only a few tables (we got takeout and it travels well!).

This small cafe and gardens, operated by the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is truly a gem. Sitting at the base of the Long Pond hiking trails and across from the Children's hospital it is an unusual and pleasant surprise. The salads and greens are as fresh as can be because they have come from the gardens tended by the staff. The fare is fresh each day, with some repeating specials, simple but high quality. Open during the work week it is certainly a go to if you are in St. John's.

While the food was quite tasty and fresh, the portion sizes were way too small for the price point. The summer salad for $7 barely covered the bottom of the larger size container. It could have easily been put into a smaller container seeing it was such a small portion. I love to support local but feel the portion sizes for the price you pay are sub-par. The salad was so paltry and not what I would expect to receive for a $7 salad.

Waited 30 mins to get an overpriced falafel wrap the size of a taco. Zero care to service.

I can't say enough good things about this place. The staff and peaceful atmosphere enhance the food even more. The menu is simple yet elevated and absolutely delicious.I never want to leave

Best place to go! The food was amazing and the service was wonderful!! Such a great experience

Amazing food, amazing latte. I had the chilli honey bacon and egg breakfast sandwich. Can’t remember the last time I had a sandwich this good. The latte was perfectly done! Not to mention how friendly and awesome the staff were!! Love this place!!

Friendly server, excellent service, delicious foods! Everything is good in here.