Charming Old World shop, The European Pantry specializes in authentic European foods and Imports. We are located just steps from the Welland Farmers Market and the Recreational Welland Canal. Planning a party? We can help make it memorable. We're passionate about food and are known for our friendly, personal service.more...See more text
SAM_2048You arent likely to find Wonder bread on the table for breakfast in Europe. Instead bread comes in all sizes, shapes, and textures including rusk, zwieback, crisp breads, pumpernickel and more. You might also be served a piece of ontbijtkoek for breakfast although in North America this simple cake is more likely to show up at coffee break.
from Van Straten Bakery are part of our regular selection; volkoren/wholewheat bread and sugarbread can be also be ordered
Italian bakery products
A wide selection of fresh bakery breads can also be ordered through our store. English & Italian breads are available in white or wholewheat and can come sliced or uncut. Light rye bread, crusty rolls, dinner rolls and whole wheat dinner rolls are popular options. Hamburg, hotdog and sub buns are also available. Please call before 3 pm the day before to order.
Cereals
Brinta is an instant whole wheat cereal that provides a healthy start to your day. Check out muesli as another healthy breakfast option.
Rusks/Zwieback
We carry Bolletje rusk in both the original and wholewheat
Pancakes, muffins, etc
Koopmans Pannekoek Mix
pancake mix for making the traditional European crepe style pancake
Koopmans Appeltaart Mix
Apple tartes are very popular in Holland and Belgium but have their source in French cooking.
Koopmans Bakmeel
Self-rising flour useful for many recipes
Koopmans Poffertje mix
Silver dollar pancake mix. Use with a poffertje pan to make little pillows of delight.
Oetker Kwarktaart mix
Dutch style cheese cake that can be made with Quark or yoghurt. A nice light dessert that can be served with fruit.
Oetker Muffin mixes
Toppings
Bonne Maman Jams
high fruit jams from France. We carry a large selection of hard to find fruits, Dulce de Leche and chestnut spread. Try making these Wild Blueberry Muffins.
Spreads
Chocolate spreads in white, milk, dark and extra dark, hazelnut pasta, duo spread hazelnut with vanilla, Lotus Speculoos spread, Sicof Dutch apple butter, Vriese Flag Treacle syrup, Acacia honey from Hungary, Dutch peanut butter -a healthy alternative to the North American version, it has few additives and less sugar but doesnt separate like the natural North American peanut butter.
Sprinkles
Pure & milk chocolate hagelslag, fruit & forest fruit korreltjes, anijs gestampte muisjes -ground anise in powdered sugar, anijs korreltjes, anijs muisjes -anise seed inside little candied balls traditionally served on Dutch rusks at the birth of a baby., Choca flakes
Savoury Toppings
Not all toppings need be sweet. Try this mixture of tomato, onions and eggplant or try one of our spreadable cheeses found at our Deli Counter.
