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The Picnic Basket Breakfast Restaurant ·$$

The Picnic Basket is dedicated to simple, delicious food and treats, seasoned with lots of love. Local farmers, foragers, and artisans, including the famous Penny Ice Creamery, are the cornerstone of our seasonal menu. Dine in our cozy café, grab an ice cream cone, or take a picnic basket to go as you venture out into the city, sea, or mountains.

Website: thepicnicbasketsc.com

Phone: (831) 427-9946

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  • Sat 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

125 Beach St Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ·2337.45 mi

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Amenities

  • Family friendly
  • Accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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4.0 1013 reviews
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Lisa E. 07/18/26

The food was good and fresh. We just thought they were priced pretty high, over$17 for a deli sandwich.

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Bobby W. 04/14/26

It's a nice convenient place to go to for break or snack if you are staying at or close tot eh beach. Coffee and service were good. So issues there. I personally will not be ordering food from...

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Barbara B. 01/30/26

We got ourselves a beachfront hotel for the views and relaxation. Of course, we wanted to have breakfast with a view of the ocean. We first tried the Ideal Bar & Grill , but the gal said we...

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Mary V. 09/30/25

The Picnic Basket is a fave spot to visit when we're in Santa Cruz! They're located across from the main beach and boardwalk, so super convenient! And they offer coffee, ice cream, and thoughtful...

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Heather M. 06/21/26

Cute place to grab a bite for the beach. It is busy so it takes awhile for orders to be done. The turkey sandwich was good- Turkey and cheese on sliced sourdough. The grilled cheese was delish -...

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