• California
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  • The Picnic Basket

The Picnic Basket

(831) 427-9946
  • 125 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Menu
  • Early
    • Toast and Jam $5.75

      Companion Bakeshop toast and house-made fruit preserves.

    • Morning Cake $5.5

      Brown sugar almond custard cake.

    • Turnover $5

      Seasonal fruit, greens and cheese or Niman Ranch ham and cheese.

    • Breakfast Burrito $11.25

      Eggs, potatoes, cheese, beans, cabbage, cilantro, red onion and Linda's homemade salsa grilled in a flour tortilla.

    • The Goldilocks $8

      Guisto's five-grain hot cereal with brown sugar walnuts drizzled with cream.

    • Frittata Pressed Sandwich $11.25

      Egg, potato, greens and cheese frittata sandwiched between Companion Bakeshop toiast.

    • Homemade Yogurt $7.25

      Homemade Yogurt from The Penny Ice Creamery with Almond & Pistachio Granola and Seasonal Fruit Preserves.

    • Fresh Baked Scone $4.5

      Linda's British style homemade scones - currently Maple Raisin

    • Ham and Cheese Croissant $5.75

      from Companion Bakeshop

    • Chocolate Croissant $5.5

      from Companion Bakeshop

    • Plain Croissant $5

      from Companion Bakeshop

    • Seasonal Scone $5

      from Companion Bakeshop

    • Lemon Tea Cake $4

      from Companion Bakeshop

  • Sandwiches and Such
    • Almond Butter and Jam Sandwich $7.75

      Homemade fruit preserves and toasted almond butter on toasted Companion Bakeshop bread. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • Fancy Pants Grilled Cheese Sandwich $9

      Four gooey melted cheeses between two slices of Companion Bakeshop bread grilled to perfection. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • Hot Dog $9

      All beef, all-natural grilled hot dog in a bun with a side Sonoma Brinery sauerkraut. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • Homemade Egg Salad Sandwich $9.5

      Egg salad with turmeric pickled onions, homemade mayo, dijon mustard, dressed lettuces and toasted Companion Bakeshop bread. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • The Beet Sandwich $11.25

      Roasted beets, lemony chickpea spread, toasted almond butter, pickled red onions, dressed lettuces, dijon mustard and toasted Companion Bakeshop bread. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich $12.25

      Roasted chicken salad, avocado, turmeric pickled onions, homemade mayo, grainy dijon, dressed lettuces and toasted Companion Bakeshop bread. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • Picnic Basket Reuben Sandwich $12.5

      Pastrami, swiss cheese, tangy carrot slaw, smoky mayo, dijon mustard, dressed baby spinach and Companion Bakeshop bread grilled to perfection. Served with a side of Sonoma Brinery Kraut and a pickled carrot.

    • Turkey Avocado and Cheese Sandwich $12.25

      Smoked turkey, white cheddar cheese, avocado, turmeric pickled onions, homemade mayo, dijon mustard, dressed lettuces and toasted Companion Bakeshop bread. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • Chicken Pesto Baguette $12.75

      Chicken Pesto Baguette with sun dried tomatoes, basil pesto, fromage blanc, dijon, dressed baby spinach on a toasted Companion Bakeshop baguette. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • Dad's Meatloaf Sandwich $12.5

      Meatloaf, swiss cheese, onion jam, smoky mayo, dressed baby spinach and toasted Companion Bakeshop bread. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • Bacon, Lettuce and Avocado Sandwich $12

      Bacon, avocado, homemade mayo, grainy dijon, dressed lettuces, toasted Companion Bakeshop bread. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • Ham and Blue Brie Baguette $12.5

      Smoked ham with Cambozola blue brie, seasonal fruit mostarda, dijon, dressed baby spinach on a toasted Companion Bakeshop baguette. Served with a pickled carrot.

    • Avocado Toast $9.75

      Lemony, crushed avocado on toasted Companion Bakeshop bread with dressed baby spinach, pickled red onions, toasted seeds. Served with a pickled carrot.

  • Soup and Salad
    • Little Green Salad $5

      Baby Lettuces and Greens with picnic vinaigrette and toasted seeds.

    • Seasonal Market Salad $12

      Apples, roasted beets, Bleu cheese, brown sugar walnuts, baby spinach, tossed in the house Picnic vinaigrette.

    • Seasonal Harvest Salad $12

      Roasted sweet potato, pomegranate, cucumbers, feta, toasted seeds, baby lettuces tossed with a dried Chile vinaigrette.

    • Seasonal Picnic Salad $12

      Chop salad with mixed seasonal veggies, mixed baby lettuces, quinoa, Sonoma bribery kraut, hard boiled egg, avocado tossed with the house Picnic vinnaigrette.

    • Soup and Salad $9

      Cup of vegetarian Soup of the Day. Made from scratch using seasonal ingredients. Served with a the little green salad and Companion Bakeshop toast.

    • Cup of Soup $6

      Cup of vegetarian Soup of the Day. Made from scratch using seasonal ingredients. Served with Companion Bakeshop toast.

    • Bowl of Soup $8

      Bowl of vegetarian Soup of the Day. Made from scratch using seasonal ingredients. Served with Companion Bakeshop toast.

  • From the Oven
    • Anna's Mac and Cheese $9

      Cozy up to tender elbow noodles baked in a gooey cheese medley with a hint of herbs and topped with thyme bread crumbs.

  • Sides
    • House Marinated Olives $6

    • Spiced Nuts $6

    • Kettle Cooked Chips $2.75

  • Cold Beverages
    • House Fruit Soda $4

      Made with seasonal homemade fruit syrups from local farms.

    • Sparkling Lemonade $4

    • Sparky's Root Beer $4.75

    • Mexican Coca-Cola $4.5

    • Martinelli's Apple Juice $3.5

    • Fresh Orange Juice $4

    • San Pellegrino $3.5

    • Whalebird Kombucha $6.5

      Organic and ethically sourced kombucha made in the heart of San Luis Obispo.

    • Bottled Water $3.25

  • Coffee and Tea
    • Verve Coffee $3.25

      The Buena Vista blend from Verve Coffee Roasters, an exceptional local artisan coffee roaster.

    • Iced Coffee $4

      Verve's Buena Vista blend cold brewed and poured over ice.

    • Espresso Shot $3.5

      Verve "Sermon" espresso.

    • Cappuccino $4.5

      8oz Verve espresso with steamed milk.

    • Latte $5.5

      12 oz Verve espresso with steamed milk.

    • Mocha $6

      Verve espresso with dark chocolate and steamed milk.

    • Hot Chocolate $5

      House-made chocolate sauce steamed with milk.

    • House Chai $4.75

      Specialty house-made chai blend with milk served either hot or iced.

    • Hot Tea $4

      A variety of organic Mighty Leaf loose leaf teas brewed to order.

    • Iced Tea $4

      House-made English breakfast iced tea.

    • Americano $3.75

      Verve espresso with water.

  • Alcoholic Beverages (Must be 21 to Purchase)
    Variety of beers sourced from local breweries.
    • Uncle Dave's IPA (19.2oz Can) $8

      from Discretion Brewing. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Shimmer Pils (19.2oz Can) $8

      from Discretion Brewing. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Giant Dipa Double IPA (19.2oz Can) $8

      from Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing.

    • 16oz Seasonal Selection $6.5

      16oz can from Discretion Brewing, will be chosen from our rotating seasonal selection. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Redwood Mountain Blonde (12oz Can) $5

      from Discretion Brewing. Must be 21 or older to purchase.

  • Pints from The Penny Ice Creamery
    • Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Pint $9.5

    • Dark Chocolate Sorbet Pint $9.5

    • Fresh Mint Chip Ice Cream Pint $9.5

    • Bitter Caramel Ice Cream Pint $9.5

    • Verve Coffee with Chocolate Almond Praline Ice Cream Pint $9.5

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