Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Bulk Whole Foods in Melbourne
Established in 2004, The Full Pantry is a family-owned business dedicated to providing Melbourne residents with affordable, high-quality bulk wholefoods. Our commitment to sustainability drives our efforts to minimize packaging waste, eliminate single-use plastics, and source ethically produced organic and conventional products. With a physical store in Croydon and an online platform, we offer over 300 bulk food items including nuts, seeds, grains, and specialty health products.Our in-house cafe showcases the versatility of wholefoods through a menu crafted by experienced chefs using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We prioritize customer education through recipe sharing and sustainability initiatives, ensuring accessibility to nutritious food options for diverse budgets while maintaining strict quality control across our supply chain.
Services
Bulk Wholefoods
Organic Products
Cafe Services
Online Shopping
Sustainable Packaging
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over 300 bulk wholefood options with transparent organic/conventional labelling
- Our disposable-cup-free cafe reduces 1,000+ single-use cups monthly
- Price flexibility from 10g to 25kg portions accommodates all budgets
- Ethically sourced products include 85% Australian-made items
- In-store nut butter grinding eliminates commercial additives
What people say
Freshly baked cakes
Best breakfasts in Melbourne
Affordable prices
Amazing bulk selection
Consistently great coffee
Services
Bulk Wholefoods
We provide over 300 unpackaged wholefood options including nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes. Customers can purchase quantities from 10g to 25kg with clear organic/conventional labelling. Our products support sustainable consumption through reduced packaging waste.
Organic Products
Our certified organic range includes honey, spices, and specialty flours. Products meet Australian organic standards with transparent sourcing information available. We maintain separate storage for organic items to prevent cross-contamination.
Cafe Services
Our licensed cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee using house-made wholefood ingredients. Menus feature seasonal produce with portion control to minimize food waste. All beverages use compostable or reusable containers.
Online Shopping
Our website offers 24/7 ordering for local pickup or delivery. Customers select exact quantities with price calculations displayed in real-time. Orders placed before 2pm receive same-day preparation for next business day collection.
Sustainable Packaging
We provide free recyclable paper bags and encourage reusable containers. Over 90% of our products use minimal packaging with biodegradable alternatives where necessary. Our cafe eliminated disposable cups in 2018 through keep-cup incentives.
Questions
What bulk food options do you offer?
We stock over 300 bulk wholefoods including nuts, seeds, grains, legumes, spices, and specialty flours with organic and conventional options.
Do you sell packaged products?
While we prioritize unpackaged foods, we offer select packaged items meeting our sustainability and quality standards.
Can I use my own containers?
Yes, we encourage reusable containers and provide tare weight verification for accurate pricing.
Are online orders available for delivery?
We offer delivery for online orders within Melbourne metro areas with next-business-day dispatch.
Do you have cafe dietary options?
Our menu includes vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options using house-prepared wholefood ingredients.
What sustainability initiatives exist?
We use recyclable packaging, eliminate single-use cups, minimize food waste through portion control, and source ethically produced products.
Reviews (5)
Danielle Smith
Dec 11, 2021
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Staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble, my chai was the real deal and made exactly how I asked (hot!) and that muffin, what can I say?? So much yumminess!
Natalie Miller
Nov 23, 2021
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We had an amazing lunch at The Full Pantry! The food was full of flavour, being both a feast for the eyes and the stomach. And really healthy to boot! The coffee is as good as the best baristas make in the well-known city establishments. For all of these things, it gets my 5-star vote! The thing that makes me wish I could give an extra star is the service and genuine love the staff have for their customers. Even with masks on, I knew they were pleased to see us and genuinely cared about us. Sincerity can be seen in the eyes! Having their awesome bulk whole foods business next door is an added bonus
Vivienne Wylie
Nov 19, 2021
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Great options for GF and vegan. Food is excellent and service very friendly and professional. I am not a fan of the selected coffee with the selected soy, but I just get a turmeric latte with honey instead.
Merril Van Asperen
Nov 14, 2021
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The perfect place to catch up with a friend or two for brunch. Perfect coffee and creative menu beautifully presented. Great service!
Susan Boyle
Nov 11, 2021
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Great atmosphere and despite every seat being filled I did not have to raise my voice to speak. The menu was varied without having to wade through pages of dishes. The presentation of the food was superb and the fresh flavours were wonderful too. The waiting staff were pleasant and anticipated our needs. Well done, I will be returning!
