Had the Farro soup and IT WAS DELICIOUS! This retail boutique take-out meat market bakery space is great! They "tick" so many boxes: Vegetarian - YES Vegan - YES Carnivore - YES Omnivore - YES Sweet-tooth / sugartarian - YES Carbotarian - YES Pescatarian - YES (see canned foods / sardines) Their menu has both staple selections (rotisserie chicken, potatoes...), and a rotating selection of daily sandwiches, soups, empanadas, and more. So going there is always a surprise. And this isn't including the dried, canned, packaged, frozen & refrigerated products available. ...Back to the Farro soup, Last Saturday I went and got it and man was I in heaven! Of course I want everyone to go and patronize this place, but my main objective is to get this soup matriculated onto the daily menu roster! PLEASE. I would buy it daily! And please let us know we can get it in two sizes! I had no idea I could "supersize" when I first bought it.
Colleen Chen
First time here. Ordered lunchbox, wagyu sandwich and chicken farro soup. The rotisserie chicken was moist. Sauces were not necessary and wasn't impressive. Wagyu sandwich was okay. Bread was great. Meat was chewy and lacked flavor. No trashcan or public bathroom. This was odd to me considering they provide indoor and outdoor dining. The trash is the city trashcan which seems wrong. Service was off at the beginning. Felt like questions and feedback weren't welcomed.Food was running out during this hour as the cashier was turning away customers due to sandwiches being out of stock.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Colleen C.
First time here. Ordered lunchbox, wagyu sandwich and chicken farro soup came out to $48. The rotisserie chicken was moist. Sauces were not necessary and wasn't impressive. Wagyu sandwich was okay. Bread was great. Meat was chewy and lacked flavor. No trash can or public bathroom. This was odd to me considering they provide indoor and outdoor dining. The trash is the city trash can right in front of the restaurant which seems wrong. Service was off at the beginning. Felt like questions and feedback weren't welcomed. Food was running out during this hour as the cashier was turning away customers due to sandwiches being out of stock.
david eisenmann
Wonderful locally made and sourced food and ingredients. I load up for several weeks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Figueroa
Sandwiches and sides are always tasty and delicious! The corned beef sandwich was a flavor explosion. It knocked my socks off! The whole chicken and potatoes are a perfect dinner for my family. I am always happy after eating here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon O.
Best sandwiches around! The flavors are incredible! Picnic has so many yummy sides and snacks it is hard to choose. Menu is delicious and well curated. I am always happy after eating there!
Gina G.
I've been wanting to try Picnic in Albany for such a long time and finally on St. Patrick's Day I had the chance to stop in. I love the idea of grabbing items fresh to-go for your very own picnic, or having them in the immediate with either indoor/outdoor seating. From fresh salads, daily sandwich specials, chips/sides, rotisserie chicken and the fixins, desserts, drinks, and also a full case of to-go sausages, sliced meats, pâtés and more, there is def. something on the menu for everyone here in this cozy corner spot! We had the Sunday sandwich of the day which was corned beef, cabbage, parsley aioli, and Dijon mustard on a super fresh Acme roll. Also ordered was a chocolate chip shortbread cookie and of course, a Topo Chico seltzer to wash it down. Honestly, everything was so delicious! I could have ordered more food like the fresh-made Mac n cheese, but we had to make an appointment. I can't wait to comeback to try another daily sandwich special like the Smoked Ham Melt or Fried Chicken on Fridays. Also can't wait to try the rotisserie chicken and sides for a summer outing now that the weather is getting better! The team behind Picnic can also be found at local farmer's markets like Kensington and the Gilman Wine Block/First Fridays in Berk. grilling up their sausages & more! Overall great service, value for the ingredients served, and super cute vibes - can't wait to share this spot with others!
Russ G.
Wow, best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. Absolutely love this place. They have amazing pate and general charcuterie but don't sleep on the daily sandwich offering.
Naomi Marks
Oh my god so delicious. Can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aeen Asghar
Just got a Roast Beef Sandwich. Wow. Delicious with good bread and perfect ratios of meat to toppings. Very impressed, will definitely return. They said they do not have Porchetta since they lost their pork supplier.
17Nov23 Love this place and over the phone yesterday an employee said they would be closing at 3pm today, Friday, Nov 17th. So, call if you have specific needs and time limitations. In short, do not expect them to be open until 6pm as listed on their website and here on Yelp.
Craig Stahl
Picnic is a treasure. They have so much yummy stuff. Their sandwiches are awesome. Their sausage selection is incredible and the ingredients are top end. This is no place for vegans or people on special diets. But it is heaven for the rest of us. Picnic is a destination market!Parking: Lots of free parking on San Pab and in the lot next door.Wheelchair accessibility: Sidewalk level entry from San Pablo and Solano Avenue.
Recommended dishes: Porchetta Sandwich
ESG Visuals
Hands down the best rotisserie chicken I ever had! The potatoes are cooked with chicken schmaltz and very addicting. They have so many other amazing selections from handmade sausages to their daily sandwiches. I always highly recommend this place to all of my family and friends and now I’m telling you to go and try it out, you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Potatoes, Olives
HL Chen (陳海立)
Great spot to pick up a to go lunch. Tried their daily sandwich and pasta salad. Would recommend!
Nate Berry
I’ve never had such dry chicken in my life. Can appreciate being a small business, but we gotta do better Gilbert
Had the Farro soup and IT WAS DELICIOUS! This retail boutique take-out meat market bakery space is great! They "tick" so many boxes: Vegetarian - YES Vegan - YES Carnivore - YES Omnivore - YES Sweet-tooth / sugartarian - YES Carbotarian - YES Pescatarian - YES (see canned foods / sardines) Their menu has both staple selections (rotisserie chicken, potatoes...), and a rotating selection of daily sandwiches, soups, empanadas, and more. So going there is always a surprise. And this isn't including the dried, canned, packaged, frozen & refrigerated products available. ...Back to the Farro soup, Last Saturday I went and got it and man was I in heaven! Of course I want everyone to go and patronize this place, but my main objective is to get this soup matriculated onto the daily menu roster! PLEASE. I would buy it daily! And please let us know we can get it in two sizes! I had no idea I could "supersize" when I first bought it.
First time here. Ordered lunchbox, wagyu sandwich and chicken farro soup. The rotisserie chicken was moist. Sauces were not necessary and wasn't impressive. Wagyu sandwich was okay. Bread was great. Meat was chewy and lacked flavor. No trashcan or public bathroom. This was odd to me considering they provide indoor and outdoor dining. The trash is the city trashcan which seems wrong. Service was off at the beginning. Felt like questions and feedback weren't welcomed.Food was running out during this hour as the cashier was turning away customers due to sandwiches being out of stock.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
First time here. Ordered lunchbox, wagyu sandwich and chicken farro soup came out to $48. The rotisserie chicken was moist. Sauces were not necessary and wasn't impressive. Wagyu sandwich was okay. Bread was great. Meat was chewy and lacked flavor. No trash can or public bathroom. This was odd to me considering they provide indoor and outdoor dining. The trash is the city trash can right in front of the restaurant which seems wrong. Service was off at the beginning. Felt like questions and feedback weren't welcomed. Food was running out during this hour as the cashier was turning away customers due to sandwiches being out of stock.
Wonderful locally made and sourced food and ingredients. I load up for several weeks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandwiches and sides are always tasty and delicious! The corned beef sandwich was a flavor explosion. It knocked my socks off! The whole chicken and potatoes are a perfect dinner for my family. I am always happy after eating here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best sandwiches around! The flavors are incredible! Picnic has so many yummy sides and snacks it is hard to choose. Menu is delicious and well curated. I am always happy after eating there!
I've been wanting to try Picnic in Albany for such a long time and finally on St. Patrick's Day I had the chance to stop in. I love the idea of grabbing items fresh to-go for your very own picnic, or having them in the immediate with either indoor/outdoor seating. From fresh salads, daily sandwich specials, chips/sides, rotisserie chicken and the fixins, desserts, drinks, and also a full case of to-go sausages, sliced meats, pâtés and more, there is def. something on the menu for everyone here in this cozy corner spot! We had the Sunday sandwich of the day which was corned beef, cabbage, parsley aioli, and Dijon mustard on a super fresh Acme roll. Also ordered was a chocolate chip shortbread cookie and of course, a Topo Chico seltzer to wash it down. Honestly, everything was so delicious! I could have ordered more food like the fresh-made Mac n cheese, but we had to make an appointment. I can't wait to comeback to try another daily sandwich special like the Smoked Ham Melt or Fried Chicken on Fridays. Also can't wait to try the rotisserie chicken and sides for a summer outing now that the weather is getting better! The team behind Picnic can also be found at local farmer's markets like Kensington and the Gilman Wine Block/First Fridays in Berk. grilling up their sausages & more! Overall great service, value for the ingredients served, and super cute vibes - can't wait to share this spot with others!
Wow, best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. Absolutely love this place. They have amazing pate and general charcuterie but don't sleep on the daily sandwich offering.
Oh my god so delicious. Can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just got a Roast Beef Sandwich. Wow. Delicious with good bread and perfect ratios of meat to toppings. Very impressed, will definitely return. They said they do not have Porchetta since they lost their pork supplier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
17Nov23 Love this place and over the phone yesterday an employee said they would be closing at 3pm today, Friday, Nov 17th. So, call if you have specific needs and time limitations. In short, do not expect them to be open until 6pm as listed on their website and here on Yelp.
Picnic is a treasure. They have so much yummy stuff. Their sandwiches are awesome. Their sausage selection is incredible and the ingredients are top end. This is no place for vegans or people on special diets. But it is heaven for the rest of us. Picnic is a destination market!Parking: Lots of free parking on San Pab and in the lot next door.Wheelchair accessibility: Sidewalk level entry from San Pablo and Solano Avenue.
Recommended dishes: Porchetta Sandwich
Hands down the best rotisserie chicken I ever had! The potatoes are cooked with chicken schmaltz and very addicting. They have so many other amazing selections from handmade sausages to their daily sandwiches. I always highly recommend this place to all of my family and friends and now I’m telling you to go and try it out, you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Potatoes, Olives
Great spot to pick up a to go lunch. Tried their daily sandwich and pasta salad. Would recommend!
I’ve never had such dry chicken in my life. Can appreciate being a small business, but we gotta do better Gilbert