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The Picnic Basket Santa Cruz

125 Beach St, Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
Food
Grab & Go
Penny Ice Creamery
Coffee, Tea & Smoothies
Day Old Pastries

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.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00
  • Chocolate Croissant

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

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

    Made daily, using seasonal fruit! From Companion Bakeshop.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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

    OUT OF STOCK
    $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

    $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

    OUT OF STOCK
    $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

    OUT OF STOCK
    $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

    $6.05
  • Slingshot Coffee Triple Espresso

    $5.55
  • Slingshot Coffee Vanilla Blossom

    $5.55
  • Honest Juice Box

    $3.30

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

    OUT OF STOCK
    $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

    $8.55
  • Discretion Brewing - Giant Dipper - Golden Ale

    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.55
  • Humble Sea - Helles

    $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

    $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
  • Bold Wine Co. - Sauvignon Blanc

    $29.05
  • Poggio Costa - Prosecco doc Rose

    $28.05

Other Alcoholic Beverages

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

    $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

    $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
  • Special Float

    $9.50

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
    OUT OF STOCK
    $11.00

Other Drinks

  • Sparkling Citrus Aide

    $5.75
  • Apple Cider

    Spiced Apple Cider produced by Everett Family Farm
    $6.00
  • Special Soda

    $6.00

Day Old Pastries

  • Plain Croissant

    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.50
  • Chocolate Croissant

    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.75
  • Seasonal Scone

    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.25

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Fruition Brewing - Citrosa - Hazy IPA

$7.50

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The Picnic Basket Location and Ordering Hours

(831) 427-9946
125 Beach St, Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Closed • Opens Wednesday at 7AM
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