The place was not the cleanest. Tables were dirty, bathrooms and counter were a mess. The menu's don't explain what is supposed to be on your food. My son ordered the market salad (I think he asked for chicken on it). His girlfriend ordered the...More

really fun very casual cafe just off the beach. great for those grilled fresh sandwiches and salads.

I remember when I first went to The Picnic Basket a few years ago, I fell in love with their cute little space and really good (and unique) food options. So, we typically go here when we are in Santa Cruz. This past visit was...More

This place is always busy with locals and tourists because it's fast, convenient and good food. I get an egg frittata every time after a long run, which is very satisfying and feeling, and my boyfriend gets a breakfast burrito Fresh and tasty, salads, soups...More

The Picnic Basket has yummy sandwiches and salads, they're are more adult flavors with pickles and lots of herbs and seasonings but they have a few good kid staples like the hotdog as well. These are the same people that have Penny Ice Creamery so...More

I’ve been aware of The Picnic Basket restaurant for some time since I frequent Penny Ice Creamery which is owned by the same people. The main reason I haven’t been to The Picnic Basket before is because it is across from the Santa Cruz main...More

A great little lunch spot with a view of the beach. It was crowded, but they seemed pretty efficient at getting orders out. Staff was friendly and they offered a menu that showed creativity and different twists. I had the egg salad sandwich that had...More

We came for breakfast as it's just below the Beach Street Inn where we were staying so very convenient. The staff all seem very young and uninterested. I asked for the egg salad sandwich to come without lettuce for my 8 year old. Oh it's...More

We rode our bikes here from the AirBNB house we are staying at; they have outside seating so it was VERY convenient. Breakfast burrito was great! Totally different thanks to their fresh cabbage blend. The salsa that comes with it is great too; not very...More

This place justifies its exorbitant prices by claiming its ingredients are "farm sources". Good for you! A BLT still shouldn't cost $10! The space is tiny and the service is absolutely awful. When we finally got to the front of the line, there was no...More