Not Your Grandma's Pantry
Overview
Not Your Grandma's Pantry is a Ballarat-based bulk food store that puts a fresh spin on sustainable shopping. The shop invites locals to bring their own containers and stock up on everything from pantry staples to eco-friendly cleaning products. It's a relaxed, friendly spot where you can browse at your own pace and chat with staff who genuinely care about reducing waste and supporting the community.
With its shelves lined with grains, spices, snacks, and household goods, Not Your Grandma's Pantry makes it easy for anyone to shop plastic-free. Whether you're after organic flours, refillable laundry liquid, or a new zero-waste habit, this store is all about making sustainable living accessible and enjoyable.
What Not Your Grandma's Pantry offers
Bulk food sales for pantry staples
Refillable cleaning and personal care products
BYO container shopping
Eco-friendly household goods
Advice on low-waste living
Location
6 Coliseum Walk, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
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Locals and visitors rave about the authentic flavours and warm hospitality at Not Your Grandmas Pantry. Favourites include the nasi lemak with beef rendang and punchy sambal, char kuey teow that several call the best theyve had, and a sensational nasi goreng. People also love the roti canai, kaya toast, chicken bao, Malaysian Buttermilk Chicken, Roti Khurasan, LFC fried chicken and the superb Balinese Rijsttafel. On the drinks front, the Kopi?C, kopi peng and Milo Dinosaur get plenty of love. Reviewers mention fresh, made?to?order dishes, great presentation, good value and a cosy vibe with nostalgic Malaysian and Indonesian tunes, plus vegetarian options that hit the spot.
Service is frequently praised as friendly and welcoming, with several reviewers shouting out Lilly and her team for fantastic, chatty service and consistently delicious cooking. Many say the food transports them straight back to Malaysia or Indonesia and highly recommend a visit.