Pantry by the Co-op, Shanghai
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| Pantry by the Co-op 90 Nanyang lu, Xikang lu, Jing’An District, Shanghai 南阳路90号近西康路 +86 21 3255 7271 pantry@bytheco-op.com, http://bytheco-op.com/ Monday – Friday 7:30-18:30, Saturday & Sunday 8:30-17:00 | 2 Pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT |
What is the Pantry The Pantry is a small shop in the Jing’an district of Shanghai. They sell unique food items, like sandwiches, cookies, bagels, baked goods, and jams & jellies. The Pantry is a cooperative between a few small home-grown businesses, including Trencher Sandwiches, Strictly Cookies, Spread the Bagel, OMG Bakery, and Amelias’ Marketplace. This great idea is perfect for each of these speciality goods, since they have a permanent place to sell their goods, rather than open a full-time store on their own. You’ll find some of these vendors at the jishan farmer’s markets and other restaurants and stores throughout Shanghai.
Amelia’s – jams and chutneys omg Bakery – cupcakes Spread the Bagel Strictly Cookies Trenchers – British Style Sandwiches
What did I eat? I have a special place in my tummy for cookies, so naturally Strictly Cookies was what I was drawn to. Since they were closing, I bought up the rest of the peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, and chocolate cookies. I have to admit, I didn’t even think about the price, till I left. But I realized that these cookies weren’t that cheap – at 5 for 35 RMB.
Last time, I tried bagel with cream cheese, which I remember right on the spot. They’ll toast it and spread the cream cheese for you. I like that.
What I wish for… I really hope the pantry grows and expands, since I wish their hours would increase. But I know the bulk of their business goes to breakfasts and lunches. Perhaps in the future, they could offer some seating for sandwich and lunch crowd, but their current location is just way too small.
The Last Word Since I haven’t had the sandwiches, other baked goods, or the jams & Jellies, I really can’t judge the other items. I like the idea of combining forces to have this little shop for these specialty food items
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