The Original Pantry Cafe Reviews
Submitted by Cornel Hunter on 01/29/2022
Cornel Hunter 5 stars rating.
Loved being able to find awesome home cooking. DTLA parking can be a challenge but service is fast, efficient and hugely courteous. Food excellently-memorable. (Should that become a single word?).
PoeticChef 3 stars rating.
Ive eaten here dozens of times. My first review! Idk what the energy was about when I came but staff was a bit off and rude lol like it’s never that deep man. But all good. Food is always straight to the point and much needed on a hungry belly. Sometimes you just gotta stop and breathe and get back to work it’s going to be ok.. I always get the pancakes because why not? Can’t go wrong with them here.. it’s a decent batter! I don’t agree with the 9 bucks for large orange juice that came from a no more than 3 bucks per gallon orange juice company lol but Treat yo self! Poetic Approved!!!
Submitted by Poeticchef on 09/02/2022
Rob Quevedo 5 stars rating.
As a local of Los Angeles this place has been a lifelong tradition. I’ve been coming here with family and friends forever, at all hours. The best sourdough toast and French toast you’ll find. Sitting at the counter offers the speediest service and I mean FAST! Parking is found across the street is a large lot and you may or may not find yourself waiting outside for a table but the line moves quickly and is obviously worse on weekends. I personally love a ham and cheese omelette combination with sourdough toast because the ham chunks are serious ham steak. Fresh salsa is delicious. Enjoy this LA staple!
Submitted by Rob Quevedo on 08/19/2022
Minnie V 5 stars rating.
We came around 9sh in the morning, and were so lucky we didn't end up having to stand in line. We got a seat at the counter. Jesus, our server, was great! He's worked there for over 40 years.
Ordered ham and eggs which came with potatoes and toast. Coffee was good.
Submitted by Minnie V on 08/03/2022
Irina Busurina 4 stars rating.
If you’re a classical meat eater you will have a great breakfast here plus this place has a old timer fair.
As vegan/vegetarian you’ll unfortunately stay quite hungry.
+1* ambience, old wooden chairs and decorations
+2* the yummy sourdough bread, fresh toast & fresh orange juice
+3* warm and attentive service
-4* cleanliness in female bathrooms and the door didn’t open - one waiter has to help me to open the door.
-5* lack of vegan options: only unseasoned barely fried potatoes have been available. The coleslaw was swimming in a lake of cream dressing…
+1* as they stayed over almost 100 in business and I hope they would add more healthier & vegan/vegetarian options
A little bit sad as it is favorite breakfast place of my friend who was very happy with his sausage.
Submitted by Irina Busurina on 07/16/2022
D. Smith 5 stars rating.
The food was good and services was great. Bring cash for tips. The line was long but it moves fast. If you want home cooking and feel, then this is the place.
Submitted by D. Smith on 04/15/2022
Dogpunker6 C 5 stars rating.
Amazing place! Had to wait in line for a while, but most definitely worth the wait, I Promise! Great home cooked food! We sat at the countertop, which was perfect and fast service. The Coleslaw was perfect, which I just had to try because I've heard it was amazing! Coffee was a Must! The french toast was one of the best I've ever had. Also don't forget to try their sourdough bread its soooo good! Bacon was nice and thick, not like McDonald's bacon! Potatoes are perfect with a crunch, and the omelets were so cheesy and just overall good. Everyone was nice and the atmosphere was good. I definitely can't wait to come back!
Submitted by Dogpunker6 C on 03/19/2022
Brian Calderon 5 stars rating.
Great quality food for superb prices. The customer service was excellent! (which is rare now and days). I had the Philly cheese steak sandwich. It was delicious. The meat was tender, and veggies were sautéed to perfection. Note for first timers: Pay your bill at the cashier that is located at the entrance; They validate a hour and a half (1.5hrs) of parking from the location across the street; They don't have personal menus, their menus are on the walls.
Submitted by Brian Calderon on 03/12/2022
Pearlyn Chew 5 stars rating.
Amazing food amazing service amazing price. Long line but wait for bearable and moves at a decent speed (1 line only for both counter and booth seats).
Unlike other places, I appreciate the variety of combos here. Got the 2 pancakes + 2 eggs and potatoes combo with a hot coffee. Total was 15.22 after tax and before tips. Great pancakes! I like that the butter and syrup are on the table and you put how much you want yourself. Say no to soggy pancakes!
Submitted by Pearlyn Chew on 12/22/2021
Gabe Natividad 3 stars rating.
Coming from Orange County, I'm always forgetting about LA county's proof of vaccination and identification...to eat a meal. I love this place because I love their sourdough toast! We had a late breakfast. My friend sent back the biscuits and gravy because the flavor was off on their gravy. I had the two eggs with pancakes, potatoes, and a side of toast. Their potatoes were disappointing - they were soggy from sitting under a steam heat dome or saturated with grease. The pancakes were disappointing too. They were dry and not fluffy. Our server, Alex, was very friendly and attentive. I'll come back again and again for their sourdough toast!!!
Submitted by Gabe Natividad on 12/08/2021
