As someone who enjoys a good café stop during my travels, I had high hopes when I stepped into Pantry 8020 in Brigg for a simple but satisfying breakfast: a flat white and a bacon sandwich. Unfortunately, my experience was far from enjoyable. The first disappointment came when I couldn’t find a bacon sandwich listed on the breakfast and brunch menu. However, when I asked, I was assured that it wouldn’t be a problem. That small reassurance gave me hope, but it quickly faded when my order arrived.
What was meant to be a sandwich turned out to be a small brioche bun—hardly the hearty breakfast I had envisioned. But the real letdown was the bacon itself. There’s a fine line between crispy and dry, and sadly, this bacon had crossed into the realm of brittle and overly salty. To make matters worse, the rashers were bizarrely thick—around a quarter of an inch—making for an unpleasant texture and an unbalanced bite.
Overall, it was a disappointing experience. A simple breakfast should be enjoyable, not a struggle. With so many excellent cafés out there, I won’t be making a return visit to Pantry 8020.
The Willoughton Wanderer 
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