The Pantry SAN DON

5/18 Dennis Rd, Springwood QLD 4127, Australia
+61 401 909 119
$$$ cafe
(39 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

Welcome to The Pantry SAN DON, a charming café nestled in the heart of Springwood, Queensland. This delightful establishment offers a unique blend of Japanese-inspired cuisine and a warm, inviting atmosphere that beckons food lovers and casual diners alike.

Step inside to discover a cozy haven housed in a vintage-style building, complete with wraparound verandas that provide a picturesque spot for enjoying your meals. The relaxed ambience, coupled with friendly service, creates an inviting space that feels like a home away from home. Patrons often praise the ambiance, noting how it fosters a serene dining experience, perfect for unwinding or catching up with friends.

The menu at The Pantry SAN DON is a true testament to the art of culinary creativity, featuring dishes that are both flavorful and thoughtfully prepared. Signature highlights include:

  • San Don's Signature Curry: Dive into a selection of richly flavored curries, including the Vegetable ($17.90), Chicken Katsu ($18.90), and savory Pork Katsu ($19.90). Each curry is expertly crafted, ensuring every bite is a delicious explosion of taste.
  • Ricebowl Creations: Satisfy your cravings with options like Karaage Don ($17.90) or Spicy Chicken Don ($18.90), featuring succulent meats paired with rice, creating a comforting and hearty meal.
  • Unique Beverages: Quench your thirst with San Don's Fruity Sparkling Ade ($7.00). Options like Blue Ade and Sunrise Ade add a vibrant touch to your dining experience, perfect for a refreshing pick-me-up.

Don’t just take our word for it! Customers rave about the exceptional quality and flavor of the food. Glen MacDonald describes it as a "wonderful cafe with excellent coffees and delicious Japanese-style sandwiches," while Yenny L. highlights the divine egg sandwich and the dog-friendly seating, making it a perfect spot for pet lovers. Matt Dillon praises the chicken katsu sandwich, proclaiming it "one of the best sandwiches" he's ever had! This positive feedback speaks volumes about the care and attention to detail that goes into every dish.

Whether you're in for a quick coffee, or a leisurely meal, The Pantry SAN DON promises an experience that tantalizes the taste buds and warms the heart. Don't miss out on this exquisite café gem—visit them at 5/18 Dennis Rd, Springwood, or give them a call at +61 401 909 119 to learn more or to plan your visit!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeout
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has restroom
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family-friendly
Good for groups
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Usually plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside
Openings Hours
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Monday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

39 Reviews
Glen MacDonald

12 Sep 2025

What a wonderful cafe! Very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and lovely building. Excellent coffees plus delicious Japanese-style sandwiches that are tasty and healthy. Highly recommended.

Yenny L.

11 Sep 2025

Lovely cafe with delicious food, friendly service, and a relaxing ambience. The egg sandwich is divine! Also love the dog-friendly veranda seating, which is perfect for chilling with your furry companion.

Matt Dillon

07 Sep 2025

The chicken katsu sandwich was, and I don't say this lightly, probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. The attention to detail on the ingredients was remarkable and completely unexpected for a little cafe/restaurant in a medical district. On top of this, the coffee was strong and delicious.

Chopstixout

07 Aug 2025

This spot is serving up cozy vibes, Japanese-inspired sandos & donburi, and some seriously unique drinks. Nestled inside a charming vintage-style home with wraparound verandas, this spot is such a vibe. Our picks: takoyaki chicken katsu sando spicy chicken don banana latte sunrise ade Everything looked stunning and tasted even better! The chicken katsu sando was LOADED – crisp chicken cutlet w/ lettuce, carrot, avo, beetroot, cabbage, creamy mayo & Japanese brown sauce. We were pleasantly surprised by the banana latte – mellow, creamy, and nostalgic with just the right touch of sweetness, layered beautifully with espresso.

Alexandra Luong

02 Aug 2025

Such a quaint little cafe in a beautiful building! I got the Ocean Latte - tasted like a good latte, the "ocean" was some blue syrup that doesnt really affect the taste, but it was sweet The portion sizes were perfect for me, but my partner would have liked a bit more for the rice bowl meal. The chicken tasted delicious and juicy and the egg sandwich was soft and rich. I would definitely come here again as I would like to try the sushi and the other drinks :)

Michael Xu

15 Jun 2025

The Nangman Pantry is located just inside the 18 Dennis Road buiding. The cozy decor of the restaurant gives a homely feel and they serve delicious Japanese style cuisine that fits just that bill. The karaage is perfectly crispy with a dash of I believe to be spring onions. The salads are refreshing. My favourite aspect is the dishes are flavoured perfectly without relying on any artificial additives, letting the mixture of garnishes bring out the flavours of the ingredients. And their coffee was good too. I highly recommend it to check out this fantastic new addition to the Springwood area.

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