Urban Pantry

I was pleasantly surprised with this option within Universal's Hotel Aventura. We had stir fry bowls that were delicious and a big portion for dinner one night. For breakfast one day we shared an omelet that was huge and delicious, another day we shared pancakes which was a tasty smaller breakfast (which is what we wanted so we're happy with it). One other morning we had a sandwich from the legit Starbucks and it was as expected; tasty and overpriced. All these options have a price premium for the convenience factor but it's a much better value than eating in the parks and probably cheaper than ubering to a nearby chain like Waffle House or iHop too. The only complaint I have is that a tiny self-serve coffee (not from Starbucks but from Urban Pantry proper) was like $4 and nothing special. It should have been half that. Urban Pantry itself is an enticing factor to stay at Hotel Aventura again.

The Urban Pantry is a convenient spot to grab a quick snack or any essential toiletries you might need. The selection is decent, and the setup is easy to navigate. The hotel itself is very modern with a sleek, designer feel, which adds to the overall experience. While it’s not a full grocery store, it serves its purpose well for travelers looking for a quick and hassle-free option. A solid choice for convenience!

We enjoyed both breakfast and lunch at Urban Pantry at Aventura on a couple of days of our trip. The breakfast was better than average, although not extraordinary, and reasonably priced for the amount and quality. The Wok Bowls were delicious! Between two of us we tried both beef and chicken, rice noodles and lo mein, and lots of veg! We enjoyed them fresh, and finished them later as tasty leftovers! We also loved the Margerita Pizza as a tasty but light poolside lunch. Overall I felt the food was a better value for the money than the cheaper options at the more high end resorts (TukTuk market, New Dutch Trading, etc.) and we will definitely eat at Urban Pantry again on future trips!

I asked if they had gluten free pizza, Francisca checked with the chef and yes they did! It was freshly prepared, well topped and hot- can’t ask for anything more! The service was great, would definitely use this for a late night treat after the parks!

I will say I was hesitant due to other reviews but since we were on vacation we slept in until 10 and they have breakfast available until 11. Our breakfast visits were amazing! Everything came out rather quickly. We had a pool day and ordered some pizza later and that was delicious too. For the convenience of being in lobby of our hotel it's great. We visited each day we were there! Portions are nice. This is our second visit to Aventura and we were actuality bummed out we didn't get breakfast here on our last visit.