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)
Rustic Vegan Sandwich
Marinated shiitake, grilled zucchini, spiced chickpeas, fresh greens, tomatoes, and dressed in herby tahini sauce.
Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, fire roasted red peppers, alfalfa sprouts, greens, tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette
French Goat Cheese Sandwich
Sun dried tomato pesto, grilled zucchini, fig spread, tomatoes, and greens.
Classic Mediterranean Sandwich
Hummus, grilled eggplant, hard boiled egg, and Mediterranean chopped salad. (on Pita in photo)
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 )
Crunchy Tuna Sandwich
Tuna mixed with mediterranean pickles, corn, chopped carrots, mayo, greens and tomatoes (house mayo)
Mediterranean Turkey Sandwich
Wood smoked turkey, hummus, Mediterranean pickles, greens, and tomatoes.
Turkey And Swiss Sandwich
Wood smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, greens, tomatoes, and date mustard
Filet Of Roast Beef Sandwich
Swiss cheese, sautéed onions, fresh greens and tomatoes (house mayo)(Toasted)
Chimi Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, mild chimichurri (South American herb sauce) greens and tomatoes (house mayo)
Chicken Amarillo Sandwich
Grilled chicken in traditional Peruvian hot sauce, with parmesan flakes, greens, and tomatoes
Peruvian Ham And Cheese Sandwich
Black forest ham, Swiss cheese, salsa criolla (Peruvian onion, pepper and lime), greens and tomatoes (date mustard)
Med Vegan Shawarma
Hummus, vegan shawarma, mediterranean pickles, chopped romain, topped with tahini sauce (optional spicy)
Chicken Caesar Wrap
grilled chicken breast, kale, chopped Romaine, artichoke hearts, parmesan shavings and onion flakes(silky caesar dressing)
Turkey And Herbs
Wood smoked turkey and Swiss cheese with fresh basil pesto.
Pastrami
pastrami, provolone, sautéed onions, pickled jalapeños (house mayo)
Mozzarella
Mozzarella and fire roasted red peppers with fresh basil pesto.
Shiitake Melt
Marinated shiitake mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, sauteed red onion, and artichoke paste
Prosciutto Di Parma
Thinly sliced prosciutto, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, and garlic mayo.
Halloumi
With chimichurri (South American herb sauce) fresh tomatoes and herby zaatar.
Chicken Melt
Grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes with fresh basil pesto, a touch of chimichurri (south American herb sauce)
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
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)
Chicken Edamame Salad
grilled chicken breast over fresh mixed greens, hearts of palm, grated carrots, roasted edamame, tomatoes, side of balsamic vinaigrette
Grand Caesar Salad
kale, chopped romain, artichoke hearts, parmesan shavings, dressed in our silky caesar dressing topped with onion flakes & herbed pita croutons
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
Dressed Kale Salad
curly kale, medjool dates, parmesan flakes, spiced chickpeas, sunflower seeds, dressed in chili infused olive oil
Garden Greens Salad
fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, grated carrots, roasted cashews, side of balsamic vinaigrette
Quinoa
Mixed greens, red peppers, green peppers, red onions, dried cranberries and roasted almond flakes.
Baked Sweet Potato Pieces
Hand cut potatoes with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and side of dressing.
Mini Garden
Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, grated carrots, roasted cashew, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Hummus Snack
Hummus with toasted pitas, brushed with extra virgin olive oil, and herby zaatar (Mediterranean herb mix).
Veg Sticks
With a choice of hummus (celery and carrot).
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
Lentil Soup
16 oz. With a side of bread
Soups
Whole New Bowl Game
Whole New Bowl Game
Quinoa on a bed of dressed kale.
Sea Salted
Dirty Potato Chips are Kettle cooked in a peanut oil blend
Mesquite BBQ
Dirty Potato Chips are Kettle cooked in a peanut oil blend
Sour Cream & Onion
Dirty Potato Chips are Kettle cooked in a peanut oil blend
"Dirty" potato chips
Cold Beverages
Lemonade
Fifty Fifty
Lemonade infused iced tea.
Organic Iced Tea
Unsweetened Iced Tea
San Pellegrino
Soda
Coke. D. Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite
Water
Ginger Ale (Bruce Cost)
Made with fresh ginger and pure cane sugar and unfiltered