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Pantry

1 Church St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

Recommended by 40 people

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1 Church St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

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+61 3 9591 0393
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pantry

A long-standing fixture on the Middle Brighton strip, Pantry reboots cafe mornings with layered heat and sharp kitchen craft. Grab a curbside table along Church Street for a flat white before diving into the food. The kitchen skips standard brunch routines in favor of punchy flavors—think crab scramble spiked with savory XO sauce and warm flaky roti, or a Tokyo omelette folded with precision. Tables turn briskly, and while advance reservations are set aside strictly for larger groups, walk-ins find an easy rhythm amid warm, intuitive floor staff who keep hot coffee and plates moving seamlessly.

  • Inventive Breakfast Spicing: Morning plates feature inventive, chef-driven spicing like crab scramble with XO sauce, flaky roti, and folded Tokyo omelettes.
  • Vibrant Curbside Scene: A sunny Church Street corner setup pairing fast outdoor table turnover with attentive hospitality and prompt coffee.
  • Walk-In Friendly Model: Reservations are reserved strictly for large gatherings, keeping the dining room accessible for walk-in couples and small parties.
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Why Dine at Pantry

Distinctive dining reasons grounded in verified Brighton customer experiences

  • Chef-Driven Breakfast Signatures

    Pantry elevates standard cafe dishes with chef-led technique, complex textures, and creative spicing such as Tokyo omelettes and chilli scramble.

    They were clearly put together by a chef because it was in layers of flavour and texture.

    Malcolm Goodall

  • Creative Twists on Classic Dishes

    The morning and brunch menu goes beyond traditional items by pairing signature scrambles with XO sauce and unexpected flavour combinations.

    Instead of serving the same standard café dishes, they've added creative twists to classic favourites, making every item feel unique and exciting.

    Aanchal Tangri

  • Warm and Restorative Hospitality

    Guests feel warmly embraced and restored by attentive staff who tailor their welcome to solo diners, families, and regular visitors alike.

    Each visit feels like a special treat, thanks to the incredibly warm and attentive service from Kevin and Dan.

    Stefany Som

  • Feel-Good Comfort Dining

    The comforting, wholesome menu combined with an accommodating ambience makes diners feel revitalized during any day of the week.

    The sort of food that brings you back to life when the world has you beat down.

    Helen Fry

  • Quintessential Church Street Corner

    Positioned on the corner of Church Street, Pantry offers an energetic streetside patio that captures the essence of Middle Brighton.

    I love the atmosphere here, there’s something about it that’s just ‘Brighton’.

    ben is so cool

  • Sunny Al Fresco Dining

    Curbside tables offer outdoor heaters and fast service, making it a reliable spot for sunny morning coffee and casual brunch.

    Quick with the service and table turnover, beautiful spot outside on a sunny day.

    Rob Blackwood

Chef-crafted breakfast and brunch favourites that define the Pantry experience

  • Crab scramble with XO sauce

    the Crab Scramble with XO sauce = amazing

    Charlie Chives

  • Prawn Linguine

    the Prawn Linguine is absolutely perfect, I think the best I have had!

    Brian Kimberley

  • Chilli scrambled eggs

    I think they have the very best chilli scrambled eggs in the whole of Melbourne.

    Malcolm Goodall

  • Tokyo omelette

    My partner’s Tokyo omelette was innovative and similarly well executed.

    Malcolm Goodall

Other favorites

Drinks, sides, and bakery accompaniments to round out your visit

  • Coffee

    The coffee is consistently amazing—smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced without being too bitter.

    Aanchal Tangri

  • Bloody Mary

    Bloody Mary was spot on too

    Toby E

  • Pastries

    the pastries are so yummy

    Beatriz Coser

  • Roti

    the roti was so delicious that we ordered extra 😋

    Vladimir Velikov

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and small gestures that elevate the neighborhood dining experience

  • Birthday Sparkler Cupcake

    Celebrants are surprised with a complimentary birthday cupcake accompanied by a lit sparkler, adding a personal celebratory touch to brunch.

  • Outdoor Heaters on Chilly Days

    Outdoor tables are proactively equipped and offered portable heaters on brisk days so guests can comfortably dine curbside along Church Street.

  • Crayons & Paper for Young Kids

    Servers immediately provide crayons and drawing paper to keep young children entertained upon seating families.

  • Raspberry Jam with Sourdough

    Breakfast orders include house raspberry jam served specifically alongside sourdough toast as a deliberate flavour pairing.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on reservations, kitchen preferences, and outdoor seating on Church Street.

  • Walk-In Timing & Reservations

    Table bookings are strictly reserved for large groups, so smaller parties and couples should expect to walk in. Even during peak weekend morning rushes, table turnover is typically swift.

  • Menu Customization & Bold Dishes

    The kitchen emphasizes bold spicing and signature chef-driven compositions like chilli scrambled eggs and Tokyo omelettes, but does not cater to dish modifications or substitutions.

  • Outdoor Curbside Dining

    Outdoor seating along Church Street is ideal in warm weather, but staff can provide outdoor heaters if Melbourne's coastal air turns cool during your meal.

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