The Picnic Basket Restaurant & Gourmet Food Works Catering
501 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
(847) 367-8336
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Turkey Club Double Decker Sandwich with Cheddar
Half Sandwich with Soup or Salad
Half Sandwich & Soup Combo
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Fiesty Feta Sandwich
Pastrami Sandwich
Turkey Sandwich
Broccoli Cashew
House Favorite
Kale Salad
Featured items
Today's Daily Special
M: Korean BBQ Chicken Wrap
T: Carved Turkey Sandwich
W: Ham & Fig Panini
Th: Cranberry Carved Turkey Panini
F: Grandma's Meatloaf Sandwich
S: Call to Find Out!
All come with Soup & Chips
Please always double check soups & specials on our website
Half Sandwich & Soup Combo
Daily Cream Soup
M: Creamy Lemon Chicken (GF)
T: Cream of Tomato with Orzo (V)
W: Chicken Pot Pie
Th: Cream of Chicken Wild Rice (GF)
F: Corn Chowder (GF, V)
S: Call for Info!
If many soups available specify in instructions which one
Please always double check soups & specials on our website
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled Sliced Chicken Breast, Shredded Jack & Cheddar Cheeses and Pico De Gallo Toasted, Grilled & Served Warm in a Folded White Tortilla
Fudge Brownie
A classic brownie topped with decadent chocolate fudge
Scotcheroo
A peanut butter rice krispy topped with chocolate and butterscotch
Ready To Go Cobb Salad
Julienned Turkey Breast, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Green Onions, Diced Fresh Tomatoes, Diced Hard-Boiled eggs, an Iceberg Romaine Lettuce Mix and our Special Poppy Seed Dressing
Grilled Chicken Baja Wrap
Grilled Chicken Breast, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream Pico De Gallo & Lettuce in a White Wrap
#16 Muenster of the Midway Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Regular Sandwich Super Combo
Make any regular sandwich a combo meal! Build the sandwich of your dreams and it comes with a side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
House Creation Combo Meal
Pick any of our house creation sandwiches to make into a super combo meal. Combo meals come with a side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Seven Layer Bar
Seven layers of goodness in a bar. Coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, walnuts, condensed milk, graham cracker crumbs and our secret mystery seventh layer
#8 Reuben
Heaps of Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut & Thousand Island Dressing Served Warm on Dark Rye Bread
Garden Vegetable Sandwich
Daily Specials
Today's Daily Special
M: Korean BBQ Chicken Wrap
T: Carved Turkey Sandwich
W: Ham & Fig Panini
Th: Cranberry Carved Turkey Panini
F: Grandma's Meatloaf Sandwich
S: Call to Find Out!
All come with Soup & Chips
Please always double check soups & specials on our website
Vegetarian Special
BRIE & RASPBERRY PANINI (Brie Cheese, Raspberry Preserve, Balsamic Onion & Arugula Grilled on Italian Panini Bread) with Soup & Chips
Please always double check soups & specials on our website
Soups & Chili
Daily Cream Soup
M: Creamy Lemon Chicken (GF)
T: Cream of Tomato with Orzo (V)
W: Chicken Pot Pie
Th: Cream of Chicken Wild Rice (GF)
F: Corn Chowder (GF, V)
S: Call for Info!
If many soups available specify in instructions which one
Please always double check soups & specials on our website
Daily Broth Soup
M: Minestrone (V)
T: Beef Barley
W: Kale Tomato Vegetable (GF, V)
Th: Split Pea (GF, V)
F: Chicken Noodle
S: Call for Info!
If many soups available on given day specify in instructions which one
Please always double check soups & specials on our website
Daily Vegetarian Soup
M: MInestrone (V)
T: Cream of Tomato with Orzo (V)
W: Kale Tomato Vegetable (GF, V)
Th: Split Pea (GF, V)
F: Corn Chowder (GF, V)
S: Call for Info!
Please always double check soups & specials on our website
If many soups available specify in instructions which one
Large Soup (16 oz.)
Everyday we have at least one cream and one broth soup. Everyday one of those soups will be vegetarian. Check our weekly specials page for today's soup choices!
Small Soup (8 oz.)
Everyday we have at least one cream and one broth soup. Everyday one of those soups will be vegetarian. Check our weekly specials page for today's soup choices!
Chili
Ground beef, red kidney beans, pinto beans, chopped tomatoes and onions simmered in a blend of spices
Quart Soup (32 oz.)
Call for today's selection!
Medium Soup (12 oz.)
Everyday we have at least one cream and one broth soup. Everyday one of those soups will be vegetarian. Check our weekly specials page for today's soup choices!
Cream of Pumpkin
Gluten Free, Vegetarian. Cream of Pumpkin is Seasonal from October 1 to December 31
Super Combo Meals
Regular Sandwich Super Combo
Make any regular sandwich a combo meal! Build the sandwich of your dreams and it comes with a side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Half Sandwich & Soup Combo
#16 Muenster of the Midway Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Half Sandwich & Salad Combo
Soup & Salad Combo
#4 House Favorite Combo Meal
Turkey Breast, Roast Beef, Provolone Cheese & Lettuce Served Warm on a French Roll with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#1 Tex-Mex Chicken Combo Meal
Grilled Chicken Breast, Turkey Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Guacamole, Lettuce & Tomato on a Toasted Ciabatta Roll with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#19 Chicagoan Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#8 Reuben Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
California Wrap Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#18 Feisty Feta Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#3 Turkey Club Croissant Combo Meal
Turkey Breast, Turkey Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo on a Croissant with any side (soup or salad) chips and a drink
#10 Cheese Factory Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#2 Tuscan Ham Melt Combo Meal
Turkey Ham, Muenster Cheese, Sun-dried Tomato Mayo, Balsamic Onions & Baby Spinach Served Warm on a Dutch Crunch Roll with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#13 Tuna Melt Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#6 The Bronx Combo Meal
Beef Pastrami, Roast Beef, Provolone Cheese & Brown Mustard Served Warm on a Ciabatta Roll with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#20 Italian Beef Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#12 Muffaletta Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#14 New Yorker Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#11 Sunken Sub Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Ranchero Wrap Combo Meal
Turn your wrap into a super combo meal! Each meal comes with a side (either small 8 oz soup or small 5 oz. salad), chips & a drink
Ham Melt Wrap Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Grilled Chicken Baja Wrap Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Caesar Wrap Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Honey Dijon Chicken Wrap Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Combo Meal
Sliced grilled chicken breast, shredded jack & cheddar cheeses and pico de gallo in a white tortilla with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Garden of Eve Wrap Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Crab Melt Wrap Combo Meal
with any side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
House Creation Sandwiches
#2 Tuscan Melt
Turkey Ham, Muenster Cheese, Sun-dried Tomato Mayo, Balsamic Onions & Baby Spinach Served Warm on a Dutch Crunch Roll
#1 Tex-Mex Chicken Ciabatta
Grilled Chicken Breast, Turkey Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Guacamole, Lettuce & Tomato on a Toasted Ciabatta Roll
#18 Feisty Feta
Grilled Chicken Breast, Feisty Feta Spread, Lettuce & Tomato on a Toasted Ciabatta Roll
#4 House Favorite
Turkey Breast, Roast Beef, Provolone Cheese & Lettuce Served Warm on a French Roll
#19 Chicagoan
Turkey Breast, Turkey Ham, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo on a French Roll
#11 Sunken Sub
Turkey Breast, Roast Beef, Turkey Ham, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Mayo on a French Roll
#8 Reuben
Heaps of Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut & Thousand Island Dressing Served Warm on Dark Rye Bread
#20 Italian Beef
Sliced Roast Beef Steeped in Au Jus with Provolone Cheese & Hot Giardiniera on a Toasted French Roll
#3 Turkey Club Croissant
Turkey Breast, Turkey Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo on a Croissant
#13 Tuna Melt
Tuna Salad, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato Served Warm on a Toasted Croissant
House Creation Combo Meal
Pick any of our house creation sandwiches to make into a super combo meal. Combo meals come with a side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
#16 Muenster Of The Midway
Corned Beef, Turkey Pastrami, Muenster Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Chipotle Mayo Served Warm on a French Roll
#10 Cheese Factory
American Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo on White Sourdough Bread
#14 New Yorker
Roast Beef, Corned Beef, Provolone Cheese, Coleslaw & Russian Dressing on Dark Rye Bread
#6 The Bronx
Beef Pastrami, Roast Beef, Provolone Cheese & Brown Mustard Served Warm on a Ciabatta Roll
ASP Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast with Lettuce & Chipotle Mayo on a Ciabatta Roll. Comes with Chips & a Drink
#12 Muffeletta
Turkey Breast, Turkey Ham, Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese & Giardiniera Spread on Served Warm on a Ciabatta Roll
1/2 # Regular Sandwich
Pick any of our house creation sandwiches to get as a half sandwich.
Note sandwiches normally prepared on rolls will be made on white bread for half versions
Wraps
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled Sliced Chicken Breast, Shredded Jack & Cheddar Cheeses and Pico De Gallo Toasted, Grilled & Served Warm in a Folded White Tortilla
Ranchero Wrap
Turkey Breast, Pepper Jack Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Ranch Dressing in a White Wrap
Garden Of Eve Wrap
Feisty Feta Spread, Zucchini, Cucumber, Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Lettuce, Tomato & Red Onion in a Spinach Wrap
Ham Melt Wrap
Turkey Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Honey Mustard Served Warm in a White Wrap
Crab Melt Wrap
Crab Salad, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato Served Warm in a White Wrap
Grilled Chicken Baja Wrap
Grilled Chicken Breast, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream Pico De Gallo & Lettuce in a White Wrap
Honey Dijon Chicken Wrap
Grilled Chicken Breast, Cheddar Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Honey Dijon Dressing in a White Wrap
California Wrap
Turkey Breast, Muenster Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado Dressing in a Spinach Wrap
Caesar Wrap
Sliced Chicken Breast, Black Olives, Red Onion, Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese & Caesar Dressing in a Spinach Wrap
Wrap Super Combo Meal
Choose any of our wraps to turn into a super combo meal! Each super combo meal comes with a side (either small 8 oz soup or small 5 oz. salad) chips and a drink
Build Your Own Sandwiches
Regular Sandwich Combo Meal
Turn your sandwich into a super combo meal! Combo meals come with a side (soup or salad), chips and a drink
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Egg Salad Sandwich
Tuna Salad Sandwich
(Turkey) Ham Sandwich
Half Sandwich (Single Meat)
Roast Beef Sandwich
Garden Vegetable Sandwich
Corned Beef Sandwich
Turkey Breast Sandwich
Regular Sandwich
Pastrami Sandwich
Crab Salad Sandwich
(Turkey) Ham Salad Sandwich
Gourmet Salads
Fresh Fruit
A mix of the freshest seasonal fruits
Potato Salad
Your classic backyard BBQ potato salad
Three Salad Platter Any 3 Gourmet Salads
Your choice of any three of our gourmet salads. Please note salad selections are subject to availability.
Large Gourmet Salad (16 oz.)
One pint of any of our gourmet salads
Broccoli Cashew
Fresh Broccoli Florets, Cashews, Raisins & Turkey Bacon covered in our special recipe creamy dressing
Tuna Pea Noodle
Elbow macaroni mixed with sweet green peas and our tuna salad. Perfect with chips!
Watermelon
Fresh Watermelon
Ready To Go Cobb Salad
Julienned Turkey Breast, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Green Onions, Diced Fresh Tomatoes, Diced Hard-Boiled eggs, an Iceberg Romaine Lettuce Mix and our Special Poppy Seed Dressing
Cranberry Bowtie
Bowtie pasta, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, turkey, celery and a creamy poppyseed dressing
Japanese Chicken
Cabbage, slivered almonds, ramen noodles, green onions and turkey in a sweet and tangy dressing
Quechan Quinoa
Quinoa with a Mexican flair! This vegan salad includes sweet corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onions and some jalapeno
Greek Islands Pasta
Seashell pasta, fresh asparagus, grape tomatoes, baby spinach, kalamata olives, parmesan cheese and sundried tomatoes comprise this healthy and delicious pasta salad
Macaroni Cheddar
A classic macaroni salad with cheddar cheese
Ready To Go Chicken Caesar Salad
Diced Grilled Chicken Breast, Pepperoncinis, Black Olives, Hard-Boiled Egg and an Iceberg Romaine Lettuce mix with Croutons and Caesar Dressing
Mediterranean Quinoa
Quinoa, feta cheese, golden raisins, pine nuts and mint. Fresh , full of protein and gluten free!
Small Gourmet Salad (5 oz.)
Ready To Go Honey Mustard Salad
Diced Grilled Chicken Breast, Turkey Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Grape Tomatoes & an Iceberg Romaine Lettuce Mix with Honey Mustard Dressing
Ready To Go Julienne Salad
Julienned Turkey Ham, Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese and Cheddar Cheese garnished with Black Olives, Tomatoes & Hard-Boiled Eggs on top of a Iceberg Romaine Lettuce Mix
Tortellini Salad
Cheese filled tortellini, turkey, cheddar, green onion, black olive, sundried tomato and dill
Medium Gourmet Salad (8 oz.)
Half a pint of any of our gourmet salads. The perfect side for any meal.
Vegetable Spaghetti
This delicious salad will trick you into eating more than your share of veggies! Spaghetti pasta and parmesan cheese are mixed with all kinds of vegetables and an italian dressing for a salad you can't put down
Kale with Parmesan
Kale, parmesan romano cheese, pine nuts & currants. Eating healthy never tasted so good!
KAP Kale
Kale, Apples, Pecans & Radicchio. Vegan & Gluten Free this salad is perfect for everyone
Coleslaw
The classic creamy coleslaw
Ready To Go Trio Salad
A scoop each of Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad and Egg Salad garnished with Tomatoes and Black Olives on a bed of Iceberg and Romaine Lettuces
Fresh Vegetable
A mix of the freshest seasonal vegetables tossed in an oil & vinegar based dressing
Desserts
Scotcheroo
A peanut butter rice krispy topped with chocolate and butterscotch
Seven Layer Bar
Seven layers of goodness in a bar. Coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, walnuts, condensed milk, graham cracker crumbs and our secret mystery seventh layer
Desserts
Cookies
Lemon Bar
An Ooey Gooey Lemon Bar topped with powdered sugar
Pokie (M&M) Bar
We take M&Ms, chocolate & walnuts combine them into a dream mixture and stuff them into a bar with oatmeal for this regular crowd pleaser
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie
Fudge Brownie
A classic brownie topped with decadent chocolate fudge
Oatmeal Carmelita
Oatmeal, Chocolate Chips, Walnuts & Caramel in a bar that will leave you wanting more
Oreo Brownie
Oreos and a brownie. Simply delicious!
M&M Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Gluten Free Brownie
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Gluten Free Muffin
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie
Gluten Free Sprinkle Cookie
Other Items
Can of Pop
Choose from Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fresca, Fanta Orange, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Lime LaCroix, Caffeine Free Diet Coke & Lemonade
Bag of Chips
Choose from Regular, Ripple, BBQ, Sour Cream & Onion, Jalapeno, Salt & Vinegar, Pretzels or Mixed Nuts
Piece of Grilled Chicken
One single piece (approximately 3 oz.) of our grilled chicken breast
Kiwi Strawberry Ice Drink
Slice of Quiche
Our quiche is in a class of its own! Each slice of quiche comes with a medium salad or soup
Chocolate Milk
Bottle of Water
Peach Ice Drink
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Milk
Delivery Fee
Fountain Drink
Kid's Meal
Either a Grilled Cheese or Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich. All kid's meals come with a bag of chips and a small cookie
Dinner Roll
Plain Croissant
Catering
Can of Pop
Choose from Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fresca, Fanta Orange, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Lime LaCroix, Caffeine Free Diet Coke & Lemonade
Kiwi Strawberry Ice Drink
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Milk
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Recent Reviews
We had the Picnic Basket cater our wedding and it was the absolute best decision. They were so incredibly involved, helpful, and professional. Their prices are fair - and the food was AMAZING. SO SO good - all of our guests raved about everything, but especially the dessert table. We feel so incredibly grateful for their services and are suggesting them to every future couple we know. (they also did a custom specialized menu for the Puerto Rican bride and Pakistani groom - and...
September 2024
Absolutely love Picnic Basket. I have never had anything I didn't like. All their specials are the best. The service is always awesome and all of their employees are very friendly.
August 2024
The vibe here is immaculate. Its an incredibly relaxed yet fun place to eat and meet with friends. While the food quality is amazing, I am docking a point because some of the sandwiches are just too sweet. Whether its the sauce or the meet's marinate, it can sometimes be overwhelming. While these sandwiches are on the pricier side, the combo meals are still worth it in my opinion. For 15$, you get a sandwhich, salad or soup, chips, and a drink. Their soups and salads are...
June 2024
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