The Pantry features a gourmet grocery store in addition to the deli and salad bar.

The Pantry features a gourmet grocery store in addition to the deli and salad bar.

Located at 1580 Post Road, The Pantry offers a variety of delectable foods. If you don’t live in Fairfield, you might not know what it is. The majority of students do not know about this place, even though it has been in business for six years. It is in a mini-shopping center off the main road next to Starbucks. This Gourmet Grocery Store gets overlooked by Firehouse Deli and The Chef’s Table because of its location, but if you’re looking for a tasty, fresh lunch, this is the place to go.

The Pantry will have someone make your personalized salad in front of your eyes. My typical salad topping is the edamame peas and my go-to dressing is the Asian citrus. The lettuce is crunchy, clean, and garden-fresh. You won’t find any romaine that is soggy or unwashed.

Salads are not their only specialty. They have a deli with fresh specialty meats at reasonable prices, and they offer more toppings and dressing selections than most of the other restaurants in town. If you want a specific kind of sandwich, they will make it. The prepared foods are made daily. I particularly like the Penne a la Vodka. They also have options for vegetarians like vegetable quesadillas. The service is efficient and the people that work there are very accommodating to their customers. If you have a question, just ask, because they are friendly and willing to help.

The Pantry is not only a salad bar and deli, it is also a mini market that contains many healthy options. After I order my meal, I usually pick up a few things from Kashi cereal to chips and salsa. If you can’t find a specific type of organic or health food at Stop and Shop, it is likely that you will find it at the Pantry. The market has my favorite iced tea that I rarely find: Joe Tea, which I highly suggest. It tastes better than any Snapple or Arizona Iced Tea I’ve ever had. The Pantry is always stocked with food. You will never encounter a time where they run out of your favorite salad dressing.

This place is not only for those who are health conscious. If you’re craving something sweet, The Pantry has a pastry shop where everything is baked from scratch. I suggest trying their chocolate chip cookies, which are soft and chewy. The freshness of the food makes me feel like I’m home. They even have homemade ice cream!

The Pantry is not a place where you would sit down and eat, instead, it’s atmosphere is more of a place that you would go for lunch take-out. If you live in the area and are throwing a party, they also have their own catering services. If you haven’t been to The Pantry yet, I strongly urge you to give it a try.

The Pantry’s in-house bakery features all kinds of freshly baked sweets and breads.

The Pantry’s in-house bakery features all kinds of freshly baked sweets and breads.

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