Summer’s here and that means it’s officially picnic season! While some restaurants and bars have slowly started to reopen their patios and outdoor seating, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little picnic, especially in this gorgeous weather Toronto has been experiencing. Picking up a picnic basket or box full of goodies is also a great way to continue to support local businesses that have been impacted due to COVID-19. So pull out that picnic blanket and get ready to dine al fresco.
14
827 Lansdowne Ave
Donna’s
Pick up a selection of salads, sandwiches and baked goods, pair it with one of their funky wines and head over to the park for an afternoon well spent in the park.
13
928 Dundas St W
Bar Vendetta
Open Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for pickup, grab a Park Pack, which includes a bottle of chilled sparkling wine, two muffuletta sandwiches and olives.
12
1276 Dundas St W
Mahjong Bar
This bar's bottle and snack shop is officially open Wednesday through Monday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Picnic kits for two are available and include muffuletta or finger sandwiches, fresh Ontario fruit and lemon squares for $25. Add beer, cider, wine or a cocktail kit and you have the perfect al fresco lunch!
11
678 Queen St E
White Lily Diner
A selection of ready to eat dishes, picnic in the park style. Offerings include radishes and dip, pimento cheese and crackers, salads, sandwiches and a ham and cheese plate. You can also pick up a selection of beer and wine.
10
1084 Yonge St
Grandma Loves You
Customize your picnic basket with their Break Box. It comes with any one of their freshly made six-inch sandwiches, chips, snacks, fresh fruit, salad, dessert and a drink. Make sure you call to place an order.
8
614 Gerrard St E
Good Cheese
Enjoy a selection of artisan cheeses, including double cream brie and other delectable snacks such as Carr’s water crackers, dried saucissons and more. Baskets are available gluten-free and vegetarian.
7
354 King St E
Reyna on King
Choose from a variety of picnic baskets that are perfect for two to four people. All baskets include either a bottle of wine, three cocktails of your choice and a six-pack of beer and a bottle of FLOW water.
6
325 Roncesvalles Ave
Alimentari Toronto
This Italian grocery store is taking picnic baskets to a whole new level through their insulated tote bags. Inside, you can find two focaccia sandwiches, two hand pies, a Caprese salad and a bottle of wine or beer.
5
2066 Queen St E
Isabella's Boutique Restaurant
Whether you’re going on a picnic by yourself or with others, this Japanese restaurant in The Beaches has got you covered. Karaage fried chicken boxes are available for one, two or four, and come with your choice of dips, sides and carbs. Don’t forget to order a box of their famous mochi doughnuts!
4
38 Karl Fraser Rd
McEwan Fine Foods
If you’re looking for the ultimate picnic, look no further than McEwan’s Rosélicious picnic boxes. That’s right! All boxes come with a bottle of rosé and other delicious offerings, including grass-fed PEI beef tenderloin and panko-crusted Japanese rice cake.
3
605 Bloor St W
Rustle & Still Café
Add a little fun to your picnic with this Vietnamese cafe’s banh mi kits and one-litre drinks. Assemble your banh mi however you’d like with their fully cooked and prepared ingredients, and wash it down with one of their refreshing beverages including their matcha pandan latte and iced tea lemonade.
2
1458 Danforth Ave
Aviator Danforth
This restaurant in East Danforth offers a variety of picnic baskets that change weekly and are only available for pickup on Saturdays. Their latest basket themes include a tropical picnic with offerings such as Thai chicken skewers and an upside-down pineapple cake, afternoon tea which includes scones, finger sandwiches and desserts, and a teddy bear picnic, perfect for children!
1
23 Baldwin Street - Floor Unit
Light Cafe
The takeout brunch boxes at this cafe in Baldwin Village are perfect for picnics. Smoked salmon, pulled pork, roasted mushroom and lobster brunch boxes all come fully loaded with brunch classics such as a freshly baked butter croissant, eggs benedict, bacon and even chiffon doughnuts!
Summer’s here and that means it’s officially picnic season! While some restaurants and bars have slowly started to reopen their patios and outdoor seating, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little picnic, especially in this gorgeous weather Toronto has been experiencing. Picking up a picnic basket or box full of goodies is also a great way to continue to support local businesses that have been impacted due to COVID-19. So pull out that picnic blanket and get ready to dine al fresco.
14
827 Lansdowne Ave
Donna’s
Pick up a selection of salads, sandwiches and baked goods, pair it with one of their funky wines and head over to the park for an afternoon well spent in the park.
13
928 Dundas St W
Bar Vendetta
Open Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for pickup, grab a Park Pack, which includes a bottle of chilled sparkling wine, two muffuletta sandwiches and olives.
12
1276 Dundas St W
Mahjong Bar
This bar's bottle and snack shop is officially open Wednesday through Monday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Picnic kits for two are available and include muffuletta or finger sandwiches, fresh Ontario fruit and lemon squares for $25. Add beer, cider, wine or a cocktail kit and you have the perfect al fresco lunch!
11
678 Queen St E
White Lily Diner
A selection of ready to eat dishes, picnic in the park style. Offerings include radishes and dip, pimento cheese and crackers, salads, sandwiches and a ham and cheese plate. You can also pick up a selection of beer and wine.
10
1084 Yonge St
Grandma Loves You
Customize your picnic basket with their Break Box. It comes with any one of their freshly made six-inch sandwiches, chips, snacks, fresh fruit, salad, dessert and a drink. Make sure you call to place an order.
9
794 Dundas St W
Patois
Spice up your picnic with these ready-to-eat bento boxes from Patois. Bento box offerings include festival dumpling battered tiger shrimp with tartar sauce and smoked char siu BBQ pork side ribs. They accept walk-ins, and pre-orders for pickup online.
8
614 Gerrard St E
Good Cheese
Enjoy a selection of artisan cheeses, including double cream brie and other delectable snacks such as Carr’s water crackers, dried saucissons and more. Baskets are available gluten-free and vegetarian.
7
354 King St E
Reyna on King
Choose from a variety of picnic baskets that are perfect for two to four people. All baskets include either a bottle of wine, three cocktails of your choice and a six-pack of beer and a bottle of FLOW water.
6
325 Roncesvalles Ave
Alimentari Toronto
This Italian grocery store is taking picnic baskets to a whole new level through their insulated tote bags. Inside, you can find two focaccia sandwiches, two hand pies, a Caprese salad and a bottle of wine or beer.
5
2066 Queen St E
Isabella's Boutique Restaurant
Whether you’re going on a picnic by yourself or with others, this Japanese restaurant in The Beaches has got you covered. Karaage fried chicken boxes are available for one, two or four, and come with your choice of dips, sides and carbs. Don’t forget to order a box of their famous mochi doughnuts!
4
38 Karl Fraser Rd
McEwan Fine Foods
If you’re looking for the ultimate picnic, look no further than McEwan’s Rosélicious picnic boxes. That’s right! All boxes come with a bottle of rosé and other delicious offerings, including grass-fed PEI beef tenderloin and panko-crusted Japanese rice cake.
3
605 Bloor St W
Rustle & Still Café
Add a little fun to your picnic with this Vietnamese cafe’s banh mi kits and one-litre drinks. Assemble your banh mi however you’d like with their fully cooked and prepared ingredients, and wash it down with one of their refreshing beverages including their matcha pandan latte and iced tea lemonade.
2
1458 Danforth Ave
Aviator Danforth
This restaurant in East Danforth offers a variety of picnic baskets that change weekly and are only available for pickup on Saturdays. Their latest basket themes include a tropical picnic with offerings such as Thai chicken skewers and an upside-down pineapple cake, afternoon tea which includes scones, finger sandwiches and desserts, and a teddy bear picnic, perfect for children!
1
23 Baldwin Street - Floor Unit
Light Cafe
The takeout brunch boxes at this cafe in Baldwin Village are perfect for picnics. Smoked salmon, pulled pork, roasted mushroom and lobster brunch boxes all come fully loaded with brunch classics such as a freshly baked butter croissant, eggs benedict, bacon and even chiffon doughnuts!
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