Pantry King opens in Toronto’s entertainment district

With branches already established in Rosedale, Yonge Street and St Lawrence, Pantry has refined its approach to offer enjoyable dining options.

ankita October 14 2024

The Food Dudes has launched its latest Pantry King restaurant at 613 King Street West, Toronto with a new quick-service dining concept designed to offer guests affordable and customisable meals.

With successful branches already established in Rosedale, Yonge Street and St Lawrence, and counters in the PATH system, Pantry has refined its approach to offer enjoyable dining options.

Pantry King executive chef Tyson Porcellato said: “Our constant drive to serve the best meal possible has led us to Pantry King, where dynamic replenishment ensures we offer the highest quality in quick service.

“We’ve learned so much from our Commerce Court location, so we’re bringing that knowledge above ground in a neighbourhood that values what’s emerging and exciting. We’re all in on redefining the standard for the Pantry brand, and this is the perfect opportunity to level up. The benefit to Pantry King guests will be tremendous.”

The King Street outpost has newly designed service counters that promote freshness through frequent turnover and adapt menu offerings seasonally.

Guests can enjoy custom menus and a curated bar programme throughout the day or into the night, catering to both the business lunch crowd and those seeking a late-night bite.

The aesthetic appeal of Pantry King is enhanced further in collaboration with Denizens of Design to create a space aligned with The Food Dudes' commitment to providing a casual yet sophisticated dining environment.

Denizen of Design principal designer Dyonne Fashina said: “King West has its own dynamic, so we wanted to invert some of the existing elements of Pantry’s other locations and forge new ground on this project.”

“We flipped some colours from black to white and added some red and blue to reflect the vibrancy of Toronto. Another aspect was the transition from day to night, which we made seamless by dimming to a warm amber glow.”

The recent partnership between The Food Dudes and Compass Group Canada signals ongoing expansion and the evolution of Pantry's dedication to quality and customisable meals.

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