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The Picnic Basket

Sandwiches, Vegan Shawarma

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Top tips

  • Catering can work for larger groups, including short-notice orders; one review mentions an order for 18 people delivered in three hours.
  • The shop has only a few dine-in seats and is mainly set up for takeout.
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  • Ask about the clearly labeled vegan and gluten-free choices when ordering.
  • Try the Med Vegan Shawarma; one reviewer prefers it on a thinner bread than Italian ciabatta.
  • Consider the Rustic Vegan sandwich for a filling lunch; reviewers praise its taste, though one notes it isn't inexpensive.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention sandwich, rustic vegan sandwich and shawarma.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for generous portions and attentive service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

The Picnic Basket is a mostly takeout sandwich shop with a few dine-in seats, and its Med Vegan Shawarma and Rustic Vegan sandwich are recurring customer favorites. The menu labels vegan and gluten-free choices, while reviews describe filling portions and responsive catering service for groups.

Vegan menu

CAN BE MADE VEGAN
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The Picnic Basket · dine-in · 1 dish

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65 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–16:00
Tuesday
11:00–16:00
Wednesday
11:00–16:00
Thursday
11:00–16:00
Friday
11:00–16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
hummus
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