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    The Picnic Basket Santa Cruz

    125 Beach St, Ste B

    Santa Cruz, CA 95060


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    Featured Items

    • Breakfast Burrito

      Eggs, potato, cheese, pinto beans, cabbage, cilantro, red onion and Linda’s homemade salsa
      $16.25
    • Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich

      chicken salad, avocado, turmeric pickled onions, mayo, grainy mustard & lettuces on francese
      $17.50
    • Smoked Turkey Sandwich

      Hobb’s smoked turkey, avocado, white cheddar, turmeric pickled onions, mayo, grainy mustard & lettuces on Companion Bakeshop’s bread.
      $17.50

    Food

    Early

    • Avocado Toast

      Lemony crushed avocado with sunflower sprouts, pickled red onions, toasted seeds on Companion Bakeshop’s bread
      $14.50
    • Frittata Panini

      egg, potato, kale, onions and cheese frittata pressed with Companion bread served with sweet chile jam on the side
      $16.25
    • Breakfast Burrito

      Eggs, potato, cheese, pinto beans, cabbage, cilantro, red onion and Linda’s homemade salsa
      $16.25
    • Mornin' Toast

      Organic Cottage Cheese, Sonoma Brinery Sauerkraut, House-made Romesco*, Soft Boiled Egg, Fresh Avocado & Belle Farms Olive Oil served on Companion Bakeshop’s Bread *Contains Nuts
      $16.25
    • The Goldilocks

      Warm hearty porridge with 5 grains (organic wheat, barley, corn, millet & rye) from Giusto’s. Topped with brown sugar walnuts, and drizzled with organic cream. **contains nuts
      $9.75
    • Plain Croissant

      Simple flaky, buttery pastry from Companion Bakeshop.
      $7.00
    • Chocolate Croissant

      Flaky, buttery, pastry filled with dark chocolate from Companion Bakeshop.
      $7.50
    • Ham and Cheese Croissant

      Flaky, buttery, pastry filled with Niman smoked Ham and Gruyere cheese from Companion Bakeshop.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.50
    • Seasonal Scone

      Made daily, using seasonal fruit! From Companion Bakeshop.
      $6.50
    • Carrot Cake Muffin

      Carrot Cake Muffin made here at The Picnic Basket! **GF, contains nuts Ingredients: walnuts, shredded carrot, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, eggs, cane sugar, brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cream cheese, butter
      $6.75
    • Lemon Poppyseed Muffin

      Lemon Poppyseed Muffin made here at The Picnic Basket! Ingredients: butter, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, lemon zest, eggs, buttermilk
      $6.75
    • Side of Toast

      $3.00
    • Side of Bacon

      $3.00

    Mid-Day On

    • Bowl of Soup

      Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup!
      $9.00
    • Anna's Mac & Cheese

      Cozy up to tender elbow noodles baked in a gooey cheese medley.
      $11.50
    • Fancy Pants Grilled Cheese

      Delicious blend of cheeses grilled with Companion Bakeshop’s Bread with sweet chile jam on the side.
      $14.00
    • The Beet Sandwich

      roasted beets, lemony chickpea spread, almond butter, pickled red onions, dijon & lettuces on Companion Bakeshop’s bread. **Vegan, contains nuts
      $16.50
    • Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich

      chicken salad, avocado, turmeric pickled onions, mayo, grainy mustard & lettuces on francese
      $17.50
    • Smoked Turkey Sandwich

      Hobb’s smoked turkey, avocado, white cheddar, turmeric pickled onions, mayo, grainy mustard & lettuces on Companion Bakeshop’s bread.
      $17.50
    • Chicken Pesto Melt

      Roasted chicken, basil pesto, sun dried tomatoes, fromage blanc, grainy mustard, baby spinach & pickled red onions on francese **contains nuts
      $19.25
    • PB Reuben

      Premiere pastrami, swiss cheese, tangy carrot slaw, smoky mayo, dijon, baby spinach on Companion Bakeshop’s bread & a side of Sonoma Brinery kraut.
      $18.75
    • Hot Dog

      all beef hot dog on a brioche bun with Sonoma Brinery kraut on the side
      $11.00
    • The Special

      Salami, Marinated Olives, Brie, Lemony chickpea spread, Baby Spinach, and Dijon served on a Francese Roll
      $20.00

    Grab & Go

    Food

    • Santa Cruz Bowl

      Local Strawberries, Roasted Beets, Cucumber, Fennel, Sprouts, Sunflower Sprouts, Lettuces, Quinoa, Homemade Vinaigrette **V**
      $16.75
    • Mediterranean Chop

      Salami, Fresh Mozzarella, Chickpeas, Olives, Farro, Soft Boiled Egg, Lettuces, Romesco* and Vinaigrette * Contains Nuts
      $16.75
    • Southwest Bowl

      Quinoa, cherry tomatoes, pinto beans, sweet potato, crushed tortilla chips, pickled red onions, feta, shredded cabbage, lettuces, chimichurri and vinaigrette
      $16.75
    • Sunshine Bowl

      Cauliflower, Snap Peas, Farro, Feta, Parsley, Almonds, Hard Boiled Egg, Baby Spinach, and Lemon Tahini Dressing *V* *Contains Nuts*
      $16.75
    • Salami Cheddar Baguette

      Freshly sliced salami, white cheddar, sweet chili jam
      $17.50
    • Smoked Salmon Baguette

      smoked salmon, Dijon, fromage blanc, cucumber, pickled red onion
      $17.50
    • Caprese Baguette

      Fresh mozzarella, house-made pesto, sundried tomatoes * Contains Nuts
      $17.50
    • Tuna Salad

      Albacore tuna, kale, red onion, celery, golden raisins, dill, parsley, seeds, mustard, mayo *6.5oz by weight
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Three Bean Salad

      kidney beans, chickpeas, green beans, red onion, dill, parsley, cilantro, thyme *6.5oz by weight
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Pasta Salad

      Pasta, mozzarella, celery, parsley, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, garlic, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Potato Salad

      Yukon Gold potatoes tossed with mayo, mustard, relish and other fresh herbs *6.5oz by weight
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Marinated Olives

      Olives, Lemon, Orange, Rosemary
      $9.00
    • Medjool Dates (8pc)

      $6.25
    • Homemade Yogurt Parfait

      Our homemade Organic cow’s milk yogurt (we are licensed pasteurizers so we can make yogurt too!) layered on top of our homemade, seasonally-changing fruit preserves and topped with hearty granola* *Contains Nuts
      $9.75
    • Chia Seed Pudding

      Coconut Chia Seed Pudding with strawberry preserves **vegan, gf
      $9.75
    • Soft Boiled Egg

      $2.00
    • Side of Chicken

      $3.75
    • Side of Smoked Salmon

      $6.00
    • Chips - Sea Salt & Vinegar

      $3.00
    • Chips - Sea Salt

      $3.00
    • Chips - BBQ

      $3.00
    • Chips - Jalapeno

      $3.00
    • Chips - Honey Dijon

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00

    Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    • Crystal Geyser - Natural Alpine Spring Water 16.9 Fl Oz

      $3.05
    • Orange Juice

      $5.05
    • Martinelli's Apple Juice

      $3.80
    • Betty Buzz Sparkling Soda - Grapefruit

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.05
    • Betty Buzz Sparkling Soda - Lemon Lime

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.05
    • Boylan's Craft Soda Root Beer

      $5.05
    • Coke Zero

      $3.80
    • Diet Coke

      $3.80
    • Mexican Coke 335ml

      $3.80
    • Mexican Sprite 335ml

      $4.30
    • San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water 330ml

      $4.05
    • San Pellegrino Sparkling Water - Aranciata Rossa

      $4.05
    • San Pellegrino Sparkling Water - Limonata

      $4.05
    • Something & Nothing Premium Soda - Cucumber

      $4.30
    • Something & Nothing Premium Soda - Hibiscus & Rose

      $4.30
    • Something & Nothing Premium Soda - Yuzu

      $4.30
    • Spindrift Sparkling Water - Grapefruit

      $4.05
    • Spindrift Sparkling Water - Lemon

      $4.05
    • Spindrift Sparkling Water - Raspberry Lime

      $4.05
    • Verve Coffee - Flash Brew - Single Origin

      $6.30
    • Verve Coffee - Flash Brew - Vancouver Decaf

      $6.30
    • Whalebird Kombucha - Lavender Lemonade

      $7.30
    • Whalebird Kombucha - Purple Rain

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.30
    • Pure Leaf Unsweetend Iced Tea

      $3.05
    • Vitamin Water Orange

      $3.05
    • Vitamin Water Acai

      $3.05
    • Poppi Prebiotic Soda

      $3.05
    • Need & Want Peach Mint

      $5.55
    • Need & Want Blackberry Hibiscus

      $5.55
    • Slingshot Coffee Triple Espresso

      $5.55
    • Slingshot Coffee Vanilla Blossom

      $5.55

    Beer

    • Sante Adarius - Tomorrow Today - West Coast IPA

      $10.55
    • Sante Adarius - Elevated Life -3% Pilsner

      $10.55
    • Sante Adairius - Animal Dance Party - Hazy IPA

      $10.55
    • Sante Adairius - Bed Level - West Coast IPA

      $10.55
    • Corralitos Brewing - Lupulin Express - West Coast Double IPA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.55
    • Corralitos Brewing - Blonde - American Blonde Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.55
    • Corralitos Brewing - Hop Kiss - West Coast IPA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.55
    • Discretion Brewing - Trail Map - West Coast IPA

      $8.55
    • Discretion Brewing - Linalool Garden - Hazy IPA

      $8.55
    • Discretion Brewing - Hooper Beach - West Coast IPA

      $8.55
    • Discretion Brewing - Opal Cliff - Hazy IPA

      $8.55
    • Discretion Brewing - Shimmer Pils - Pilsner

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.55
    • Discretion Brewing - Giant Dipper - Golden Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.55
    • Humble Sea - Helles

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.05
    • Humble Sea - Boardwalk Dreamin- IPA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.05
    • Humble Sea - Rage Against The Marine - IPA

      $10.05
    • Humble Sea - Socks and Sandals - Foggy IPA

      $10.05
    • Humble Sea - Tube Harvester - DDH West Coast IPA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.05
    • Humble - Surf Van - Foggy IPA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.05
    • Humble Sea - High Seas - DDH West Coast IPA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.05
    • Humble Sea - Juice Tube - Triple IPA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.05
    • Humble Sea - Nautical Knowledge - West Coast Pale Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.05
    • Fruition Brewing - Slight - Light Lager

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.55
    • Fruition Brewing - Tint - Porter

      $8.55
    • Fruition Brewing - Citrosa - Hazy IPA

      $7.55
    • Fruition Brewing - Opposite Shore - West Coast IPA

      $8.55
    • Fruition Brewing - Hibiscus Snack - Session Sour

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.80
    • Fruition - La Pina - Hazy Pineapple IPA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.55
    • Fruition Brewing - Tropic Snack - Session Sour

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.80
    • Fruition Brewing - Saison - Sour Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.05
    • Sante Adarius - Tomorrow Today - West Coast IPA

      $10.55
    • Sante Adarius - Bed Level - West Coast Pilsner

      $10.55
    • Sante Adarius - Chapel & Verse - Belgian Golden Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.55
    • Sante Adarius - Chavez - Porter

      $10.55
    • Sante Adarius - Chavez - Robust Porter

      $10.55

    Wine

    • Una Lou - California Rose

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.05
    • Birichino 250ml Canned Wine - Vin Gris California Rose

      $9.55
    • Birichino 250ml Canned Wine - Malvasia Bianca

      $9.55
    • Brea Central Coast - Chardonnay

      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.10
    • Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard - Chenin Blanc

      OUT OF STOCK
      $27.10
    • Soquel Vineyards - Pinot Grigio

      $21.10
    • Birichino - Vin Gris

      $23.20
    • Carboniste Modern Sparkling Wine - Rouge Brute

      OUT OF STOCK
      $46.10
    • Birichino - Car Car Glou Glou Akashita - Carignan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.10
    • Farm Cottage - Pinot Noir

      $53.10

    Other Alcoholic Beverages

    • Santa Cruz Cider Company - Apple City Cider Lot 24 - Hard Cider

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.80
    • Santa Cruz Cider Company - Don't Make Me Blush - Hard Cider

      $8.80
    • Santa Cruz Cider Company - Hopped Apple Cider - Hard Cider

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.80
    • Santa Cruz Cider Company - Oh Snap! - Hard Cider

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.80
    • Santa Cruz Cider Company - Mango Tango - Hard Cider

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.80
    • Santa Cruz Cider Company - Strawberry Mojito - Hard Cider

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.80

    Penny Ice Creamery

    Ice Cream

    • Single Scoop

      $8.00
    • Mini Scoop

      $7.00
    • Mini Double Scoop

      $8.50
    • Double Scoop

      $10.25
    • Triple Scoop

      $11.25

    Novelties

    • Affogato

      A scoop of Tahitian Vanilla Bean ice cream with a double shot of espresso poured on top.
      $9.50
    • Cookies and Cream Matcha Frappe

      Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream blended with Matcha, a splash of Milk, and Dark Chocolate Cookie Crumb Topped with Whipped Cream
      $10.50
    • Milkshake

      $10.50
    • Root Beer Float

      $9.50
    • Traditional Sundae

      A scoop of Tahitian Vanilla Bean ice cream on a bed of dark chocolate cookie crumbs, topped with toasted almonds, whipped cream, and chocolate or caramel sauce.
      $10.50
    • Penny Pop

      Ice cream hand dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in toasted almonds. Served on a popsicle stick.
      $9.00
    • Fruit Pop

      Seasonal fruit popsicle from The Penny. Our 3rd vegan option!
      $7.25
    • Ice Cream Sandwich

      A scoop of Tahitian Vanilla Bean ice cream sandwiched between two dark chocolate cookies.
      $8.75

    Other Treats

    • Salted Butter Cookies (3)

      Bag of 3 cookies, made by The Penny Ice Creamery. Ingredients: Butter, flour, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, salt dark chocolate
      $4.50
    • Rice Krispy Treat

      Made by The Penny Ice Creamery. Ingredients: Marshmallow (glucose syrup, sugar, gelatin, egg whites, vanilla extract), rice krispies, butter, salt
      $4.50
    • OMG Cookie

      Made by The Penny Ice Creamery. Ingredients: Brown Sugar, Sugar, Butter, Baking soda, Oat flour, Salt, Oats, Eggs, Vanilla extract, Almonds, Shredded coconut, Chocolate chips, Butterscotch chips, Pretzels, Coffee Grounds
      $6.75
    • Dark Chocolate Cookie

      Made by The Penny Ice Creamery. Ingredients: Flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, unsalted butter, Salt, cinnamon, dark chocolate
      $3.25

    Coffee, Tea & Smoothies

    Coffee & Tea

    • Drip Coffee

      $4.50+
    • Espresso

      $4.75
    • Americano

      $5.00
    • Macchiato

      $4.75+
    • Cappuccino

      $6.50
    • Latte

      $7.50
    • Mocha

      $8.25
    • Hot Chocolate

      $7.00
    • Homemade Chai

      $7.00
    • Creamy Dreamy Iced Matcha Latte

      Milk, Ceremonial Matcha stirred into our Tahitian Vanilla Syrup and Poured Over Ice
      $8.25
    • Hot Tea

      $4.75
    • Iced Tea

      $5.75
    • Iced Coffee

      $6.75
    • Milk

      $3.00

    Daily Smoothie

    • Daily Smoothie

      Local Strawberries, almond butter, homemade yogurt, almond milk, ice **V, GF, contains nuts
      $11.00

    Other Drinks

    • Sparkling Citrus Aide

      $5.75
    • Apple Cider

      Spiced Apple Cider produced by Everett Family Farm
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00

    Day Old Pastries

    • Plain Croissant

      $3.50
    • Chocolate Croissant

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.75
    • Seasonal Scone

      $3.25

    Mediterranean Chop

    $16.75

    Salami, Fresh Mozzarella, Chickpeas, Olives, Farro, Soft Boiled Egg, Lettuces, Romesco* and Vinaigrette * Contains Nuts

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    All hours
    Sunday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Monday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Tuesday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Wednesday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Thursday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Saturday7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    125 Beach St, Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    Directions