Pantry Cafe & Catering: Homey Diner Charm & Delicious Local Fare in Madison, MN

Best beef commercial in Minnesota I think soups are great good lunch specials everything is good on their menu

I love mom & pop diners and this one is no exception! Faith is a dynamic waitress and she'll ask you for your name so it feels like a more personal dining experience. Great daily specials kept me coming back every day I was in town.

It was the first time I’ve been to Madison, WI; we were grateful to find a pleasant place to have lunch. I was craving a salad and enjoy their Taco Salad. It came beautifully service in a shaped bowl and was of good size. Its salad ingredients were fresh and the seasoned hamburger in it was tasty. I had it with a bowl of Chili which was served nice and hot. That was welcoming as we came in out of the cold. The lady who served us was interesting to talk to and gave good recommendations. She recommended Sun Drop, which neither of us had ever heard of before. I’m not a big soda consumer but it was just the right thing for the moment and delightful to try. Overall, I thought it fared well for diner food. The atmosphere really made the place in that staff members were pleasant and several local patrons where laughing, sharing news, ordering seconds, and a real sense of local community comes across. Seems like a very homey and happy place. Diners can choose between being seated at the bar, tables, or booths. I was surprised to see claims that Madison, WI is the "lutefisk capital of the world"; it would have been fun to try again had it been on the menu. We heard that Norwegian dumplings were coming for dinner. The Café sign is a bright spot on the street and parking is sufficient, even though it is on the main street. Rest rooms were available at the back; although, I’d guess there are too small for wheelchair access. Good service.

The wait staff, Faith, is amazing. She gives good recommendations, and is very friendly and considerate. The food is all largely delicious and affordable. I personally am not particularly fond of their hash browns, however they aren't bad. If you are visiting through town and it's open, give it a try. Breakfast until 10:30am and burgers and more after.

This place is probably a new favorite for me. All the food I've tried here has been amazing and Faith is such a kind and fun person to talk to. I'm excited to visit again!

Pantry Cafe was recommended as having the best beef commercial, and it did not disappoint! Also had egg salad and it was tasty and filling. All around very solid classic diner, bustling with locals having lunch. The waitress was fantastic and super friendly and welcoming to us out-of-towners. Also they have Sundrop soda!

Wonderful atmosphere. Great service and food. If it's on the board you gotta try the sweet and hot chicken wrap, and the fries OMG, old school goodness to the max. Truly mouth watering.