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The Best Picnic Baskets in Toronto

The Best Picnic Baskets in Toronto

The Best Picnic Baskets in Toronto

The best picnic packs in Toronto will see you through a season of eating as many meals as possible outdoors.

After trudging through winter and the soggy, grey deception of spring, double-digit temps automatically inspire city folk to crawl onto any available patch of grass they find. It's finally summer -- the season Canadians wait for all year long! -- and we have unwritten permission to while away the hours parked on a blanket, sipping low-alcohol beverages and expending only as much energy as needed to bring delicious bites of food to our lips.

From breakfast and brunch to snack time or dinner, there's a picnic pack in the city guaranteed to suit your al fresco cravings. Read on and toast the season with the right picnic pack, a drink at hand, and nothing to clutter your thoughts except what to reach for first.

1375 Dundas St W

Milou

Milou

Head on over to Milou in Dundas West to check out their curated picnic fridge, filled with everything to complete the picnic of your dreams, like cheeses, charcuterie, olives and cold beverages!

921 Queen St W

Agora

Agora

Picnic baskets from The Agora come with an assortment of Greek goodies -- from pita and dips to spanakopita and loukaniko sausage. Baskets are available Wednesday through Sunday and must be ordered 48 hours in advance.

132 Yonge St

Sud Forno

Sud Forno

With dip, baguette, salumi, formaggi, chips, fruit, veg and biscotti, Sud Forno's picnic pack is great, as is. But add some house-made sweets, including bombolini and tiramisu, wine and beer to your order and it'll go from great to glorious.

354 King St E

Reyna on King

Reyna on King

When you want a picnic spread that eats like a meal, you'll want one of Reyna's four options by your side. Whether you pick the Reyna, Sandwich, Snack or Veggie Basket, each comes with enough hearty offerings to see you through hours of park life.

357 Broadview Ave

O'SOMAE

O'SOMAE

Broadview Avenue's O'Somae offers four different picnic boxes for your outdoor dining needs. Whichever you choose, from fried chicken and waffles to a farmer's breakfast box, each one is packed with fabulous eats and is big enough to share.

1617 Dupont St

Mattachioni

Mattachioni

With two picnic basket options on offer, Mattachioni has just what your picnic needs. Opt for the Lunch Basket for sandwiches and salads, chips, cookies, water, and more. Or, choose the Charcuterie Box if grazing is more your style. Each basket includes playing cards, a frisbee and bubbles to help offset boredom once everyone's had their fill.

23 Baldwin Street - Floor Unit

Light Cafe

Light Cafe

Time has no meaning on weekends, meaning a brunch box is fair game for all-day grazing. Each box from Light Café, available in limited quantities for pre-order pickup, includes a host of brunch favourites, including eggs, waffle fries, mini pancakes, croissants and more. Add some cocktails or coffees and you'll want for nothing.

849 Dundas St W

La Palma

La Palma

Each week brings something new and exciting to La Palma's weekly Picnic Kits. Savour a spread of cheese, olives, marinated peppers and salami one week, then dine on lobster sliders alongside snap pea and radish salad the next. Place your order by Thursday for pickup or delivery the following Saturday.

920 Queen St W

La Flaca

La Flaca

Perfect for low-key lounging at nearby Trinity Bellwoods Park, La Flaca's Picnic Boxes include an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, preserves, pickles, nuts, bread, wine and more. Available in two sizes, boxes may be ordered in advance for pickup from Thursday to Sunday.

614 Gerrard St E

Good Cheese

Good Cheese

At Good Cheese, PPE isn't what you think. Each Personal Picnic Experience combines two types of cheese, meat, olives, potato chips, crackers and a serving tray into a portable snack ideal for grazing with, or without, a buddy.

1681 Lake Shore Blvd E

GG's Burgers

GG's Burgers

Steps from Woodbine Beach, GG's has the sustenance you need for a day of surf and sun. With two burgers, two crispy chicken sandwiches, two hot dogs, fries, rings and drinks, the Sundowner Combo has enough bites to satisfy you and your closest COVID crew.

827 Lansdowne Ave

Donna’s

Donna’s

Donna's Two Can Dine for $69 is the picnic combo your summer needs. Grab your other half, head to the park and in no time, you'll be nibbling on crisp ham croquettes with pea dip before tucking into chicken drummers or ribs with fennel slaw, potato salad and cake with whipped cream and strawberries.

1084 Queen St W

Bar Piquette

Bar Piquette

Bar Piquette's Picnic Bag includes a fleece blanket for comfort and a feast of nibbles -- including Iberico chorizo, cured trout, cheese, truffle chips, and more -- to sate your cravings. Simply add some wine or park cocktails from Piquette's unique list and the perfect picnic is yours.

797 College St

Bar Isabel

Bar Isabel

Bar Isabel's Picnic Bag has enough Iberian indulgences to whet anyone's al fresco appetite. With Marcona almonds, Manchego cheese, an array of cured Spanish meats, bread, wine, even an opener, this kit has everything a proper picnic needs.

The Best Picnic Baskets in Toronto

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The Best Picnic Baskets in Toronto

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The best picnic packs in Toronto will see you through a season of eating as many meals as possible outdoors.

After trudging through winter and the soggy, grey deception of spring, double-digit temps automatically inspire city folk to crawl onto any available patch of grass they find. It's finally summer -- the season Canadians wait for all year long! -- and we have unwritten permission to while away the hours parked on a blanket, sipping low-alcohol beverages and expending only as much energy as needed to bring delicious bites of food to our lips.

From breakfast and brunch to snack time or dinner, there's a picnic pack in the city guaranteed to suit your al fresco cravings. Read on and toast the season with the right picnic pack, a drink at hand, and nothing to clutter your thoughts except what to reach for first.

1617 Dupont St

Mattachioni

Mattachioni

With two picnic basket options on offer, Mattachioni has just what your picnic needs. Opt for the Lunch Basket for sandwiches and salads, chips, cookies, water, and more. Or, choose the Charcuterie Box if grazing is more your style. Each basket includes playing cards, a frisbee and bubbles to help offset boredom once everyone's had their fill.

849 Dundas St W

La Palma

La Palma

Each week brings something new and exciting to La Palma's weekly Picnic Kits. Savour a spread of cheese, olives, marinated peppers and salami one week, then dine on lobster sliders alongside snap pea and radish salad the next. Place your order by Thursday for pickup or delivery the following Saturday.

920 Queen St W

La Flaca

La Flaca

Perfect for low-key lounging at nearby Trinity Bellwoods Park, La Flaca's Picnic Boxes include an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, preserves, pickles, nuts, bread, wine and more. Available in two sizes, boxes may be ordered in advance for pickup from Thursday to Sunday.

827 Lansdowne Ave

Donna’s

Donna’s

Donna's Two Can Dine for $69 is the picnic combo your summer needs. Grab your other half, head to the park and in no time, you'll be nibbling on crisp ham croquettes with pea dip before tucking into chicken drummers or ribs with fennel slaw, potato salad and cake with whipped cream and strawberries.