The Picnic Basket Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the Menu of The Picnic Basket

Tucked away at 65 W 37th St, The Picnic Basket emerges as a charming oasis for sandwich lovers in Midtown Manhattan. This cafe specializes in wholesome, flavorful sandwiches, showcasing diverse combinations that cater to both meat lovers and vegans alike. Highlights include the Chimi Chicken Sandwich, featuring grilled chicken and zesty chimichurri, and the delightful Med Vegan Shawarma, packed with hummus and pickled vegetables. Each creation is carefully crafted, ensuring that freshness is paramount.

Beyond the sandwiches, the menu boasts enticing salads like the Grand Caesar and the Chicken Edamame, perfect for those seeking a lighter bite. The hot pressed options, such as the Shiitake Melt, are perfect for a warm, comforting meal. In an inviting but cozy atmosphere, The Picnic Basket promises a truly memorable culinary experience, supported by fast service and a friendly staff.

Sandwiches

Veggie Sandwich

Hummus, grilled eggplant, fire roasted red peppers, cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts, and tomatoes. (Multi Grain in photo)

$13.50

Rustic Vegan Sandwich

Marinated shiitake, grilled zucchini, spiced chickpeas, fresh greens, tomatoes, and dressed in herby tahini sauce.

$15.00

Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich

Fresh mozzarella, fire roasted red peppers, alfalfa sprouts, greens, tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette

$15.00

French Goat Cheese Sandwich

Sun dried tomato pesto, grilled zucchini, fig spread, tomatoes, and greens.

$15.00

Classic Mediterranean Sandwich

Hummus, grilled eggplant, hard boiled egg, and Mediterranean chopped salad. (on Pita in photo)

$13.50

Tunisian Style Tuna Sandwich

Tuna, hard boiled egg, Kalamata olives, and tomatoes. (may contain pits or pits fragments) (with House mayo on multi grain in photo )

$13.50

Crunchy Tuna Sandwich

Tuna mixed with mediterranean pickles, corn, chopped carrots, mayo, greens and tomatoes (house mayo)

$15.00

Mediterranean Turkey Sandwich

Wood smoked turkey, hummus, Mediterranean pickles, greens, and tomatoes.

$15.00

Turkey And Swiss Sandwich

Wood smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, greens, tomatoes, and date mustard

$15.00

Filet Of Roast Beef Sandwich

Swiss cheese, sautéed onions, fresh greens and tomatoes (house mayo)(Toasted)

$13.50

Chimi Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, mild chimichurri (South American herb sauce) greens and tomatoes (house mayo)

$13.50

Chicken Amarillo Sandwich

Grilled chicken in traditional Peruvian hot sauce, with parmesan flakes, greens, and tomatoes

$15.00

Peruvian Ham And Cheese Sandwich

Black forest ham, Swiss cheese, salsa criolla (Peruvian onion, pepper and lime), greens and tomatoes (date mustard)

$13.50

Med Vegan Shawarma

Hummus, vegan shawarma, mediterranean pickles, chopped romain, topped with tahini sauce (optional spicy)

$15.00

Chicken Caesar Wrap

grilled chicken breast, kale, chopped Romaine, artichoke hearts, parmesan shavings and onion flakes(silky caesar dressing)

$15.00

Turkey And Herbs

Wood smoked turkey and Swiss cheese with fresh basil pesto.

$15.25

Pastrami

pastrami, provolone, sautéed onions, pickled jalapeños (house mayo)

$13.50

Mozzarella

Mozzarella and fire roasted red peppers with fresh basil pesto.

$13.50

Shiitake Melt

Marinated shiitake mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, sauteed red onion, and artichoke paste

$15.25

Prosciutto Di Parma

Thinly sliced prosciutto, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, and garlic mayo.

$13.50

Halloumi

With chimichurri (South American herb sauce) fresh tomatoes and herby zaatar.

$15.25

Chicken Melt

Grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes with fresh basil pesto, a touch of chimichurri (south American herb sauce)

$13.50

Hot Pressed

Salads

Goat Cheese Salad

fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, fresh pears, dried cranberries, beets, black sesame seeds, roasted almond flakes, side of balsamic vinaigrette

$15.25

Mediterranean Salad

fresh mixed greens, mediterranean chopped salad, hard boiled egg, fire roasted red peppers, eggplant, kalamata olives, roasted almond flakes, chickpeas, side of tahini with a side of hand made pita (may contain pits or pit fragments)

$13.75

Chicken Edamame Salad

grilled chicken breast over fresh mixed greens, hearts of palm, grated carrots, roasted edamame, tomatoes, side of balsamic vinaigrette

$15.50

Grand Caesar Salad

kale, chopped romain, artichoke hearts, parmesan shavings, dressed in our silky caesar dressing topped with onion flakes & herbed pita croutons

$14.50

Root Vegetables And Feta Salad

kohlrabi, carrots, radish, beets, red onions, feta, a sprinkle of sunflower seeds, kalamata olives, stuffed vine leaves on a bed of greens, side of balsamic vinaigrette

$13.75

Dressed Kale Salad

curly kale, medjool dates, parmesan flakes, spiced chickpeas, sunflower seeds, dressed in chili infused olive oil

$15.50

Garden Greens Salad

fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, grated carrots, roasted cashews, side of balsamic vinaigrette

$13.50

Quinoa

Mixed greens, red peppers, green peppers, red onions, dried cranberries and roasted almond flakes.

$7.00

Baked Sweet Potato Pieces

Hand cut potatoes with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and side of dressing.

$6.50

Mini Garden

Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, grated carrots, roasted cashew, and balsamic vinaigrette.

$7.00

Hummus Snack

Hummus with toasted pitas, brushed with extra virgin olive oil, and herby zaatar (Mediterranean herb mix).

$7.00

Veg Sticks

With a choice of hummus (celery and carrot).

$7.00

Sides

Hummus Bowl

Hummus Bowl

Served with 2 hand made pitasCooked, pureed and seasoned chickpeas, drizzle of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle of paprika

$11.25

Lentil Soup

16 oz. With a side of bread

$6.99

Soups

Whole New Bowl Game

Whole New Bowl Game

Quinoa on a bed of dressed kale.

$12.99

Sea Salted

Dirty Potato Chips are Kettle cooked in a peanut oil blend

$3.00

Mesquite BBQ

Dirty Potato Chips are Kettle cooked in a peanut oil blend

$3.00

Sour Cream & Onion

Dirty Potato Chips are Kettle cooked in a peanut oil blend

$3.00

"Dirty" potato chips

Cold Beverages

Lemonade

$3.50

Fifty Fifty

Lemonade infused iced tea.

$3.50

Organic Iced Tea

Unsweetened Iced Tea

$3.50

San Pellegrino

$3.50

Soda

Coke. D. Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite

$2.50

Water

$2.00

Ginger Ale (Bruce Cost)

Made with fresh ginger and pure cane sugar and unfiltered

$3.50