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The Pantry

3.7 (692 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Over easy with bacon
Philip Z.

Beautiful, modern looking 70! year old 'diner' in Oceanside. Expensive, but the food makes it worth it; really a cut above. All employees were very pleasant, friendly and attentive. Our server could claim the pleasant and friendly; not so much the attentive. Initially very slow to arrive (after 10 minutes I had to get up and ask the fellow who seated us to find our server) and even slower with the water and coffee. Should not be. Especially at such high prices.

Sausage & eggs
Danny B.

Had an amazing breakfast experience at The Pantry in Rockville Centre this morning. Stopped in for a quick bite with my dad and ended up having one of the most comforting breakfasts I've had in a while. The hospitality was top tier from the moment we walked in. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home. I ordered the buttermilk pancakes with powdered sugar, sausage links, eggs with cheese, and a fresh-squeezed orange juice -- and everything was absolutely delicious. The pancakes were fluffy and perfectly sweet, the eggs and sausage were cooked just right, and the fresh orange juice was the perfect touch to tie it all together. If you're in Rockville Centre and looking for a classic breakfast spot with great food and even better service, The Pantry is definitely the place to go. I'll definitely be coming back.

Judith D.

I had lemon pepper wings at The Pantry Diner months ago and have not stopped thinking about those wings since! My pseudo-sister's nephew works there and my daughter's elementary school classmate is a Hostess. Seeing them both made me feel like I was really in a family/community eatery. We had a great time and I'll be going back soon for more wings!!

Chicken Milanese
Cibi A.

3.5 stars I attended on a night that may not be the best to judge true service as it was a comedy night. Pretty extensive menu, based on photos it seems brunch is very popular. We had the buffalo cauliflower and the Chicken Milanese, very heavily dressed for my liking. Parking lot to the side and in the back.

Tres leches French toast
Natasha P.

I've visited The Pantry since moving to Long Island. The food I would give a 5 stars because it's bursting with flavor, it's unique and creative. The 4 stars is because of the waitresses, they aren't the most friendly staff. Dishes I recommend: Lobster Benedict Steak and Eggs Tres leches French Toast and Pancakes Chicken fingers and fries

Breakfast burger
Krystal S.

Looking for brunch all day everyday. Pantry has entree meals that include either a glass of mimosa, Bellini or Bloody Mary. Everything from the burgers to the French toast are delicious if you don't want brunch the offer a regular menu as well. Great place for family and friends and the service is always moving quickly. It gives the nostalgic diner vibes which is great since a lot know spots have closed down in the NY area.

Leslie R.

The Mac n Cheese here is the best I've ever had. The cheese pull was immaculate. I ordered the chicken sandwich. Fried chicken was seasoned really well. All of the food felt fresh. Service was OK however it was extremely busy when I went so it's understandable. The restaurant seems like a nice stable in the community. They say they are a diner but I will say the food here is better than diner quality. Don't let the negative reviews here fool you! Try it out! You won't be disappointed

Eggs / sausages/ cheese fries with toast and pineapple juice.
John M.

I will say I randomly came across this place as I had a near by appointment and came in for a quick breakfast bite and this place delivered. I was greeted by the host at the entrance and was seated down minutes later as it was during brunch and it was sort of packed with people. Aside of that I was seated with in minutes and the waitress got right to asking what I've needed and the food came out quickly!!! The vibe and the appearance of this place is nice also and has a nice seating layout, by that I mean it isn't people just seating over you and or rubbing elbows lol. Anyway I attached what I had for breakfast eggs sausage with fries and cheese which tasted great. I will come back soon and would leave a better rating to get an overall feel. Otherwise it gets a 4 star for today's visit.

Napoleon M.

My plus one suggested that we come to The Pantry in Rockville Center NY, I quickly assented after my research. When we arrived I saw a huge parking lot with ample parking, eith two sides to enter. Walking into this massive dining room, you see dining to the right and left. The bar and check out are on the left side as you enter and the maître d' was directly at the entrance across from the check out counter. She pleasantly greeted us with a smile and escorted us to our table. I saw that the dining room was extravagant and neat! The music was pumping sounds from Mariah Carey and various other artists. It was relaxing. The decorum was nothing less than elegant and beautiful with flowers hanging from the ceiling and pictures displayed on the walls, while the The Pantry's ambiance was upscale, patrons arrived dressed waaaay down, casual, and dressed up in church attire. The service at the beginning was prompt at the beginning, we had to ask three times for more time to look over the menu because we needed an understanding of the menu. My plus one had traditional French toast with bacon. She really enjoyed her meal without disappointment. I, on the other hand, had Challah French toast and turkey sausage patties. My French toast was cold but the sausages were hot. I was very disappointed. The interaction with out waiter seemed awkward at the beginning but after we ate I engaged him in conversation. It's amazing how a person opens up when you talk about a subject of knowledge. By our observation we saw that he is into Chakra. Really great conversation. We did have a very lengthy wait to receive our check. Our wait was so long that the half empty dining area were we sat was now full! If I come again, I would like to try another dish and hopefully it will be hot!

Steak and benny
Laura M.

Just to start the food was soo good! Everyone liked their dishes. However the service was so slow, even when it got less crowded everything was still a wait. However the waitress we had was amazing and she was so nice.

Chicken and Waffles
Douglas W.

Best Diner in Long Island by a mile. I'd say maybe anywhere. Foods always fresh. Decor and vibes always great. Staff is always friendly, courteous and on point. Pretty much anything on the menu is absolutely delicious! And if it isn't to your liking they will fix it. My absolute favorite place, anytime of the day or night.

Leah F.

I came with a group of friends back in December 2025. The ambiance was really cute, definitely looked like more than a diner. And the food was really good! I expected a bit more from the carrot cake pancakes, and I didn't really fancy the egg scramble with salmon, but overall the food and service was good and I'd be back to try some of the things my friends got. They had this one appetizer I think was oxtail balls or something like that, it was so good.

Steak and Eggs NY strip and the diner's potato hash.
Deanna J.

The food and service were really good, especially for a "diner." The staff is responsive and helpful, and the service is efficient. My soup came out before our server was even done taking orders! Great local gem.

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Ask the Community - The Pantry

According to the website they are only open 8 am to 3 pm - is this correct?

It is now 7am- 12pm

Is it finally reopening after fire?

yes it is :)

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Our grab and go salads get you in and out fast!

The Pantry - breakfast_brunch - Updated July 2026

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