Reviews for The French Pantry in Jacksonville, FL
Visited, for the first time, yesterday. The food was worth the wait! Cancun Bruschetta, Truffle Mac n Cheese, Shrimp Bruschetta,... and a cheese burger! Read more
@thefrenchpantry ???? | What makes this place a must to go to is the people. The people makes this place an absolute wonder ?... both the customers + the gals that work there. ???? Being it my first time there, I came with no idea how the restaurant was setup and how the service was like. However, having a sense of that, the lady who was in front of me in line was very sweet toguide me through the process of getting my food. She was very mentor-like and compassionate though I was a stranger. Even aftershe had made her payment, she was very sweet to tell the gal at the register to kindly assist me with my order. ???? What evenmade the experience better was that same helpful gesture emanated the room. ???? Not only did I feel the exuberant kindness withthe lady in front of me or the gal at the register, I also felt it with the manager. Through communication, I imagined, themanager was told of my special diet, so she approached me while I was waiting for my order and apologetically let me know thatthe portobello dish I had ordered was sautéed in dairy. Above all, she was very creative in offering me this alternative mealpictured here. ????Then when my food was ready and given to me, the gal that gave me my order smiled at me so nicely that madethe whole experience from the beginning to the end a good one. ????Not yet having tasted the meal, I went in the car called myhusband and told him that I would like to come back again with him for the experience. ????????? When I did finally take a biteand finish, I felt satiated and happy with my meal. The food was both mouth-watering and delicious. I would come back again forthe food even if every one wasn't so nice. Blessing for me, that wasn't the case. ? I need to make note of their names next timeI see them again Read more
We arrived at 10:50 and the place was empty and there was a ton of parking. I checked out the menu and had a hard time deciding... what to order- there were sandwiches, bruschettas, and salads. It being my first time, I wasn?t sure what to order, so I wentwith a special board ?Turkey with Gouda? with fries. I didn?t really want meat, and almost all the sandwiches were meat. Thebruschetta list had vegetarian options, but bruschetta usually hurts my mouth if it?s too crunchy, so I avoided it. I shouldhave ordered a salad, because they bring a plate of amazingly delicious bread with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs as anappetizer. My friend ordered the spinach and portobello bruschetta. Next time, I will order better for myself, but overall Ireally enjoyed eating here. While we were ordering, people started arriving and within about 10 minutes there was a line out thedoor. And then the entire restaurant was packed! I recommend it if you love delicious bread! Read more
Best Salad I have had in my life ???? so fresh and delicious ( Mediterranean salad ) The portions are very generous. Don't go... without trying the blueberry cheesecake....without being that sweet that creaminess will be in your memory for few days Read more
The French Pantry is a great place to eat. The food is fresh and delicious. I've had the pleasure of dining at the French Pantry... for several years. I've always thought of it as a hidden gem. I don't think it's as much as a secret anymore. The service isamazingly fast and friendly. Their selection of breads, deserts and other yummy foods is extensive and hard to choose from. Isuppose I'll have to go back more frequently to try a little of everything. Read more
Get your fanny there, it?s worth it. I ordered the chef?s special of pork belly banh mi with a side salad, and everything about... it was delicious. The bread (drool), the pickled jalapeños and sauce with a bit of kick (I could eat it with a spoon), and thepork belly (Lord help me) was incredibly tender and drenched with the perfect amount of a tasty sauce with a little kick. Eventhe side salad was put together to be delicious. The veggies were fresh and crisp, and the dressing was perfectly tart. I?mlooking forward to going back and trying their pastries! Read more
I feel like I need to explain the layout/ordering process as I have always been extremely confused and a little intimated by... this place. There are two separate doors/entrances. One entrance is for dining in and the other is for takeout/mobile orders.There will almost always be a line to enter through the dine in door. The line moves pretty quickly but depending on the time ofday expect to wait 20-45 minutes. The seating is also "family style". There are large tables throughout the establishment and ifyou have a small party, be prepared to sit with other parties. When you order, the cashier will tell you exactly where to sit.Our drinks were already at the table before we even sat down. You get complimentary bread with oil and the bread was fluffy andreally good. I got the bang bang shrimp po boy and it was so tasty! My boyfriend got the Texas burger and he said it was thebest burger he ever had... Everything just melted in your mouth. The food came out fast and and servers all work together toprovide orders, check on guests and clean tables. We also got tiramisu to go and it was definitely more of a cake and not yourtraditional tiramisu. While flavorful, I feel like they should actually explain it as more of a cake. Overall, this place isgood and I plan on going back to try out more. Read more
Food is very tasty and good quality. Pastries and coffee are delicious. Only negative is getting seating. It can get crowded... and hard to seat if you have a large group. Read more