Steffan and the friendly staff make this place a breath of fresh air.
We had a delicious meal, quality ingredients and creative combinations. Highly recommend!
I'll definitely be back next time we are in town..... ❤
Visiting from Sydney, and had a really enjoyable breakfast experience. Would definitely return!
P.S. If in doubt; order the Sicilian eggs!
Sensational coffee, food and atmosphere. Love it when I get to come to Canberra and spend time here. The team are welcoming and just listening to how they treat everyone is superb! As a cafe owner myself I couldn't fault a thing. �
Great coffee. Happy, viberant, friendly atmosphere. Obviously lots of regulars popping in for coffee pickup. Had a great breakfast. Did I mention that the coffee was great?
The staff were nice and the venue is nicely decorated. The food is interesting and very tasty and if “slightly pretentious” is the worst I can say about it, that’s not a bad thing. It’s slightly on the high side of average prices but it’s worth it.
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This was my first time at Urban Pantry and I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival. I came here for breakfast. The staff were very friendly and were quick to get us seated and present us with menus. The menu provides a wide range of food from fruit bowls to sweet meals as well as savoury. I ordered Summer Fruits and it was delicious. There was a good balance between the fruit, yoghurt, panna cotta and granola. My only issue was that there could have been a little bit more yoghurt. The cafe itself has a great ambience with natural light flowing through the cafe. There is also an outdoor area for people to sit in as well. Top hits from today are played in the cafe which adds to the social, light and friendly atmosphere of the cafe.
Overall, the cafe is amazing for dining at any time of day. It is located away from the main city of Canberra but is not too far from the city centre. The food is delicious and the atmosphere of Urban Pantry is very welcoming. Service is quick and efficient. The staff working at Urban Pantry are very friendly. I would definitely come here again.
We were in Canberra for a weekend and looked up cafes to visit via google & Instagram. This café caught our eye and we are glad it did. We headed down to Mankua area, which is thriving with cafes, which we were pleasantly surprised about given it was between Christmas and New Year’s.
I went here for a Saturday brunch around 11am. There were heap of people but we didn't have to line up and wait to get a table. It's a very spacious restaurant and the food came out pretty fast despite the number of customers. Food looked really good and I think it's the best brunch place I've been to in Canberra.
This is the second time I have been here and it is just fantastic. We ordered the muscles and the halloumi salad with a side of the polenta chips. Oh my goodness it was all 10/10 and amazing. The halloumi salad was so fresh, flavoursome and beautiful. I just love the feel of this place and the staff are just so efficient and professional. A must visit when in Canberra.
Uber cool spot in chilly Canberra last weekend. Loved the staffs relaxed and friendly service. Great coffee and Italian donuts. Really good fitout, with a variety of seat settings to choose from (if they were not packed) we were happy to sit outside in the courtyard, with quick service with a smile.
I love the classic white vintage chic vibe this place has got going on. It definitely catches your eye when walking past. It was super busy when I came here for breakfast but was seated quickly. There is a mixture of both indoor and outdoor seating. Wait for food wasn't too long. I had a mushroom bruchetta and absolutely enjoyed it. I also tried some of my friends hotcakes which was fun with the interesting toppings. Warning, their mocha was sickly sweet with a lot of thick sludges of chocolate and powered chocolate.
Good food. Excellent and efficient service. Nice surroundings on the Lawns at Manuka. Free parking on Sunday. Particularly enjoyed breakfast there.
Urban Pantry....Being from Melbourne, we have a certain exception and you kicked some serious goals. Welcoming staff, great coffee, a very tasty bircher muesli and a very funky ambience.
My only gripe is the music.....Its such a cool place and aussie rock doesn't suit the image. Overall a great place to visit whilst in Canberra.
The Coconut Poached Chicken $23 with compressed melon, mint yogurt, San Daniele prosciutto is really lovely with an interesting creamy coconut flavour that works well with the prosciutto and different melons. The Lamb Backstrap $23 is also a good choice with vegetable a la grecque, goats cheese, port raisins, vincotto reduction.
Today we visit Urban Pantry in Manuka, which has some of the food and feel of a good French bistro. It is located on a shop corner overlooking the square and has an adorable, and very French, outdoor seating area. Inside it is a very pretty cafe, gorgeous crisp white tiles, lots of wrought iron and wood, and lots of hipster faux vintage lights. French without having to fly all the way to Europe. So much win!
A lovely spot in my fave area Griffith - coming up from Melbourne I was hoping to see really unique places and this was one of them!
My gripe is wow what's with all the seafood! It's not a seafood restaurant and fish and fishy friend haters won't have much to choose from for lunch. Would have been GREAT to have the breakfast menu until 1pm or something like most around here as it would have saved me from only eating zucchini chips for lunch. Which were terrific by the way!
The club sandwich my partner and little one had and the bread just fell apart it was a bit weird. Fries good and bacon was too crisp and "done"
Service was perfect and the waitress was super helpful as being pregnant = no soft cheese and a lot of the other meals had soft cheese (or fish which I'm allergic to ahh..)
Breakfast menu looked GREAT - that French toast leapt off the page and I wish I count of had that.
Coffee GREAT - fresh juice even better 💜💜
The place to visit for modern Australian food.
We tried their duck confit and it was the best. Meat falling off the bone and very flavoursome.
Their pasta were also great with good portion and tasteful sauce.
This place is the closest I've felt to Melbourne in a very long time. The atmosphere, the food, the service, it all made for a wonderful dining experience. I had the Coco Chia Rice Pudding which was a delicious vegan brunch option, and the presentation was exquisite. Overall, a wonderful experience I would definitely recommend.
Overall not bad, good food and service but very noisy
Always lovely for lunch, Urban Pantry again has a relaxing atmosphere good specials like the Creamy Leek, Potato and Gorgonzola Soup $16…. and offer two meals for the price of one to Canberra Entertainment Book holders. The Grilled Chicken Burger with oak lettuce, avocado, tomato, pineapple relish, lime aioli, on a brioche bun served with french fries is good for $21…
The Coconut Poached Chicken $23 with compressed melon, mint yogurt, San Daniele prosciutto is really lovely with an interesting creamy coconut flavour that works well with the prosciutto and different melons. The Lamb Backstrap $23 is also a good choice with vegetable a la grecque, goats cheese, port raisins, vincotto reduction.
Consistently good food, really lovely coffee, and quick service. Not super friendly, but very efficient - and never rude. Siting outside has a lovely feel because of the shade from the trees.
I can highly recommend the poached chicken & melon for lunch on a sunny day!
Urban Pantry may be the top spot in Manuka for lunch. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating…. ….good service, an interesting and reasonably priced menu, BYO wine at $5.50 per person and two for one meals for Canberra Entertainment Book holders. The salads are a great choice. The Grilled Halloumi with smoked tomatoes, pickled zucchini, wild roquette, chickpea puree, labneh, za’atar $21 is excellent.
Urban Pantry has been a Manuka staple for a long while now. It's a casual dining spot near the Manuka lawns, and always seems to be packed when weekend brunch time comes around. Recently, they have had a restaurant and menu revamp, with many new dishes added to the fold. I've only ever been for breakfast/lunch, so during my latest visit, I take the opportunity to try out the dinner menu.
Service is fantastic, food is great and the atmosphere is nice and relaxed. Especially with the new revamp making the space seem a lot more open.
Definitely worth a visit when in the area!
What can i say. Great service yet again. This time my friend and i needed a pre lunch cocktail. And then i asked for the chicken burger on gluten free and with extra salad instead of fries. Nothing is ever a problem. Great food and great service. No wonder i keep going back.
Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez
+3.5
Beautifully set out local with warm service, food is delightful and well balanced. Food is presented in a way that makes you want to leave it the way it is instead of eating it
Can be a little pricey but hey, this is Canberra
Adventures In Winterland
+4
Urban Pantry has undergone a refresh – both to its decor and its menu. The fresh, clean-looking space has made presentation a priority (as its Instagram account attests), so I met a friend visting from Melbourne there to try the new offerings. I ordered the Chef’s Pan ($18), with a poached egg, haloumi, spinach, roast tomatoes, asparagus and mushroom, which sounded like a delicious and healthy way to start the day. Our food came out quickly, and I was smitten with my dish before I took one mouthful, it was so pretty! I broke open the egg, which was
Warmer days in Canberra mean wonderful opportunities to dine outdoors in the evening and it’s hard to beat Urban Pantry Manuka, for an excellent mid-range spot. Ask to sit outside at one of the tables overlooking the lawns and if you’re lucky there may even be some great live music that completes the relaxed, romantic mood.
A lovely setting, and some fantastic service. The staff are always friendly, and one time they cheerfully provided takeaway bacon (i.e. hi, I'm just here for some takeaway bacon for my friend stuck on shift) and they totally got it. A strong breakfast menu for those who like to be a teeny bit adventurous but not a lot... and kind've strong on the bread... but then that just makes sense for this place. Coffee that can not be faulted. I have since moved on to more unique menus, however it will never lose a place in my heart for being solid, quality breakfast with a little edge. Not for those who always want to try the next big thing, but a charming, well supported breakfast place. I apologise to them that I haven't tried lunch - I'm the kind of girl who wants breakfast at 3pm, and that's perhaps doing them a disservice.
While Urban Pantry shares much in common with Me & Mrs Jones, The Public Bar and Cream, it really does have the nicest setting (especially in the good weather) and arguably the best menu for lunch. In fact it’s hard to pick from so many delicious sounding salads, gourmet burgers and grills, and that’s without even looking at the great changing specials on the wall inside.
Absolutely amaze. I read all the bad reviews and was a little turned off from the place but thought to try it for myself anyway. My partner and I went there for breakfast and I have to say I would ignore all bad reviews on this place, the service was fantastic, coffee was amazing and food was delicious!
I would recommend this place hands down to anyone!
I've had some good dishes here. I recommend the porridge and the usual fare involving eggs and bacon. Frappes are great too. Service good be better, can be patchy and slow.
Good food, very poor service.
I've eaten here a few times now and each time the service has been very poor compared to other restaurants in the area. The food is good and I would eat here regularly if it wasn't for the slow, inattentive service.
Excellent!. We came here for our first lunch in Canberra and loved it. Service was a little inattentive and slow to start but was absolutely fine once we got menus - very friendly and helpful. My husband had the 3 grain risotto which we would highly recommend and I had a gluten free version of the chicken burger with polenta chips - amazing gluten free roll! We shared a GF chocolate almond brownie for dessert which was really delicious and came served with a mixed berry coulis and cream. Good wine and beer selection too - the pinot gris from nearby Lake George winery was lovely and went well the risotto. Nice decor and very light and bright.
Great Food and Service. Had dinner there on thursday night and it was really good. the most impressive part of the night was the salmon on mash potato with a butter sauce (I'm not doing it justice i just can't remember whats in it the bill said fish special) so happy with this place hopefully be back soon
Consistent. Having been here twice within 3 days, I can only say the very best. A delicious lunch and a delicious breakfast. I love the buzz of the place. It’s busy but doesn’t feel distracting. It’s busy, but unlike mentioned by other posters, service was great, very attentive, in fact. I enjoyed it and would definitely be back again and again.
Always yummy food, one of my favourites.
Great food and service. We came in on a friday night and really enjoyed it. They had a jazz band playing out the front which is why we decided on dinning here. The place was packed and i guess we were lucky to get a table. We had both entrees and mains which were really good and came in a timely manner which was surprising considering how busy the place was. The service was great and we shall return see you soon urban pantry
Good for gluten free. I'm surprised at all the negative reviews. I haven't visited for the past 6 months so perhaps things have changed. I have always found the staff to be friendly and helpful. They have an amazing gluten free dessert and are really good at gluten free mains too (plus I am vegetarian and dairy free and they could accomodate me). We usually go for breakfast or lunch so perhaps breakfast is the one to avoid as per recent reviews. It's still on my favourites list though!
Great coffee & breakfast menu and brilliant service.
Highly recommended.
I like urban pantry, it's consistently good. The staff and very helpful and on one occasion helped us fit in a sleeping baby without too much fuss.
Good. Went here with my boyfriend, his uncle and his uncle.´s girlfriend for Sunday breakfast. This place was packed so definitely book in advance if you have your heart set on this place.
I cannot fault the place. It is a lovely, cozy cafe that serves up good coffee and good food. I wish there were more places like this in Perth because I would be there every Saturday morning.
Great chilli brussel sprouts!
Caesar salad was good, could use a better dressing, but good
Haloumi salad was great
Im here often for work from WA and I really enjoy this little place. Perth restaurant prices are through the roof so this is quite reasonable. I had the chicken & pancetta risotto which was great. Service is good however watching dealings with other patrons the use of 'thanks guys'. 'hi guys' etc by wait staff should only be used where appropriate. I hate the term 'guys' used in customer service, especially towards older people. Staff need to know how to adapt their language for service. Bar this gripe, I enjoy it & will be back!
Never had a bad meal yet. Great food!
Great cafe that was full on a Friday morning. Staff were really nice and service was smooth. Plenty of outdoor seating in a nice setting. The coffee was great and the breakfast menu was extensive. The Bircher Mueslie was pretty tasty and had great yoghurt on top. It was a bit pricey at $14 but the while experience was worth it. They also sell a good selection of breads. I'd come back in a flash!
My husband & I have been to Walter cafe a few times. Our experience have always been very pleasant. Staff members are friendly & polite. Especially, Sharan, the bar manager, thank you for taking care of us, greatly appreciated.
We will tell our friends… keep up the good work!
Food was really good, ordering from the table is a bonus. Took a while just go get some olives though which was a shame. Really loud too, the music was fairly loud which meant everyone else had to shout to talk so really hard to have a conversation.
Really nicely presented interior, would def revisit but most likely for a lunch as opposed to dinner.
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