Jaki is a star. Fifth visit to Pakington Pantry for another delicious lunch. If you after a treat I can certainly recommend this venue. The menu is extensive. I do find it a little hard to decipher because there are so many choices in small print BUT having found the Sticky pork belly on bao buns with Asian slaw and the drink of watermelon, orange and apple juice and cinnamon on my first visit I no longer look through the menu. But the rest of the family choose different options and are equally as pleased with their choices. On at least two visits I have had the same waitress – Jaki. She is a delightful young lady that has the perfect balance of friendliness and professionalism. The other staff also seem to be skilled, but Jaki makes the diners feel that extra bit special making her a great asset for Pakington Pantry- and no she is not a relative or friend.
Had the crispy nut chicken burger and it was sooo good. Have to come back and try other items as all the food looks so yum. Great food and the staff are really friendly.
Delish breakfast.
Great coffee and delicious breakfast. Staff are courteous and friendly, would take one star off for the restaurant being absolutely freezing when we visited but apart from that we’ll be back.
Best breakfast in Geelong, always consistent and quick
If Pakington Pantry was an actual kitchen pantry, cuff me, I’d be in the kitchen every day cooking meals, using ingredients found in said pantry. PP is constantly a buzzing hive, with nearly every table full always. To your left you have an array of bakery items and pastries in the cabinet. To your right, the occasional mother’s club with 78 prams. The food; well let’s just say that it’s bloody good, because it is. The Hangover wrap I would recommend to anyone, a personal favourite of mine. So please, make your way down to PP, you will not be disappointed. There is nothing to fault here. PP, you’ve done it again.
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- Shukshukah: great aromatic and flavourful dish that was a perfect cure for early morning drowsiness. Kale on top was a genius touch. Also came with two pieces of soft bread that was also amazing.
- benny: tried a bit of the pork belly in the benny and it was textural in a way I haven’t experienced before. Friend also was very happy with the dish.
Coffee also solid. Restaurant filled with staff that love their food and attention to customer service. This would be a top cafe in Melbourne CBD
I don’t think there is enough space in the word count for how delicious the croissant or French toast options are for breakfast. Go! Go! Go! But remember to book or you’ll be sadly disappointed as this place is insanely popular and always packed.
Came today after seeing the high rating on Zomato . Definitely a 5/5 for us . Good location , reasonable price , delicious food and friendly service. We ordered the bacon croissant &arancini balls, a strong latte & matcha latte. Highly recommended the arancini it’s very well made. Coffee is great too.
We’re lucky to get a table on a busy Sunday afternoon. Coffee was good, the presentation of the hot choc definitely excited the kids (& adults). Chips were crispy. Enjoyed the beef brisket tacos. Loved the truffle infused arancini, yum!
Went here for brekkie the service/food & ambience of this place is absolutely amazing... I had the spinach omelet & it was bloody yummy as hell it came with these two sauces & I absolutely lover the relish sauce. It was a perfect accompaniment to the dish & brought it to the next level. I would highly recommend coming to this place & I will definitely be back.
Went down to Torquay for the day and stopped by Newtown Geelong for some lunch. A bustling and busy cafe, it was roughly a 5 minute wait for a table. Not familiar with the area, we researched reviews and found this to be one of the best - we can confirm, it must be!
What we ordered: Roti with grilled Tandoori Chicken and Eggs Benedict (with jalapeño hollandaise). The roti wrap was a delight! The flavour of the tandoori was spot on and their house made sweet chili sauce that accompanies the fries is a must have! The eggs benny was simple yet effective with a beautifully crafted sauce and the slightest hint of jalapeño. The sauce was the highlight of the dish; the entire Benedict was very solid.
Love Pakington Pantry! Definitely one of the best brunch places in the Surf Coast. Although normally busy (I think this is a favorite for a lot of locals!), the wait staff are always extremely professional and attentive. The coffee is excellent! And the food...you can’t go wrong! My recent favourites are their famous Pakington Benedict, and their Spanish Omelette. Their baked goods in the front cabinet are also extremely delicious, and when I’m looking for a sweet treat, I usually opt for the cheesecake. When we have guests from out-of-town, we always take them here...and they’re always impressed!
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