History
![The original Pantry diner in Rockville Centre, New York circa 1949.](/assets/pantry1949-large.jpg)
In 1949 the Pantry diner was born. With a seating capacity of 40 it was a quintessential American diner.
![The second Pantry diner in Rockville Centre, New York circa 1958.](/assets/pantry1958-large.jpg)
In 1958 the Pantry owners expanded and brought in a new diner to replace the original. This one brought the seating capacity to 80.
![The current building of the Pantry diner in Rockville Centre, New York circa 1973.](/assets/pantry1973-large.jpg)
In 1973 we built the current building, a 190 seat Deraffele modular diner. Delivered in 7 pieces it was put together and finished on site at the exact same location as the two previous versions of Pantry.
![The New Pantry built in 2018. Same location at the original with a seating capacity of 250.](/assets/1U1A4896-large.jpg)
The current Pantry reimagined and rebuilt in 2018. Same family ownership since 1949.
![The Pantry RVC interior bar room](/assets/1U1A4971-large.jpg)
Our redesign included trading in a traditional diner counter for a modern bar.
![The Pantry RVC, Rockville Centre brunch dinner restaurant, private dining room](/assets/1U1A4918-large.jpg)
The Back Room at Pantry hosts private and public events for groups up to 100 people.