Citylife in Lichfield September 2020

Dining Review
Breakfast Like a King
At The Lichfield Pantry
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Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned Everything is locally sourced and, in keeping with
Full English to start the day? Well we The Lichfield Pantry’s ethos, is as eco-friendly and
certainly do so we were delighted to ethically produced as can be. And it’s all right there
be invited along to The Lichfield Pantry at The in the taste… the meaty sausages were rich and full
Plant Plot Garden Centre to sample what was of flavour, the bacon thick and juicy, whilst the eggs
on offer.
were golden and creamy… the perfect indulgence
Occupying the space that was formerly The on a blustery morning.
Potting Shed Café, The Lichfield Pantry has been It took quite a while to battle through this feast fit
refurbished to include not only a café serving an for the likes of Royalty, but being the warriors that
array of hot drinks, cakes, breakfasts and lunches, we are, we bravely fought through it and, with bellies
but also a zero waste farm shop and a delicatessen. bursting, declared it one of the best brekkies we’ve
It was fantastic to see such a hive of activity and we had in a while!
settled down to take a look at the new and exciting There’s also a great selection of food for ‘those
menu.
that lunch’ including light bites as well as something
There’s everything there that you could possibly more substantial. We loved the sound of the
imaginee for breakfast; from bacon paninis, and buttermilk chicken served on a brioche bun with
muffins; to all-butter croissants, waffles and pastries homemade coleslaw and chips; and the onion bhaji
(different varieties that change weekly); to the on sour dough flatbread with a chutney mayonnaise.
slightly healthier options of porridge, granola and A lot of the items on the menu will also be
fruit with yoghurt. However, being hungry (and still purchasable in the deli as it stocks a wide variety of
very much in ‘eat-as-much-as-you-can-duringlockdown’
mode!) we plumped for two of the Full which are served with the lunchtime platters, so if
jams, chutneys and sauces, plus lots of cold meats
English breakfasts, and we were not disappointed in you’ve enjoyed what you ate, why not have a look
the least!
for it in the shop?
A large plate filled with all your breakfast There’s ample seating at The Lichfield Pantry
favourites arrived before us shortly after ordering. including spaces outside in the garden village to
Locally sourced sausages and bacon were enjoy your food and drink – perfect for when the
accompanied by free range fried eggs, and a hash sun is shining. Plus, Sam and the team are also
brown, before being lovingly adorned with offering a takeaway service so you can enjoy the
mushrooms and a pot of beans, which was delicious food served in the comfort of your own
extremely useful for keeping the food warm while home.
you devoured it! All this, plus a side of hot, buttery Visit The Lichfield Pantry at The Plant Plot Garden
toast, went down a treat with a pot of tea and a latte Centre, Stafford Road, Lichfield, WS13 8JA.
coffee.
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