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Carry Out / Pick Up Orders - by ordering over the phone, through our app or come in and order and go!. Delivery - through OUR APP (preferred method) OR DoorDash (if you must as they take 30% from us). When you come to pickup your order GO TO THE DESIGNATED WINDOW WITH THE BLACK AWNING ON COOK ST. or COME IN AND PICK UP YOUR ORDER.
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Each day The Picnic Basket offers a minimum of two homemade soups, including our notorious Cream of Chicken Wild Rice (every Thursday). We also offer two or three specials daily, often with items hot off the grill, such as massive Chicken Quesadillas and hearty Reuben Sandwiches. We pride ourselves on our wide selection of original sandwiches, including the infamous #4 and the Sunken Sub, and our over-sized wraps are truly the best!
The Picnic Basket Restaurant, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Libertyville, serves a wide variety of gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts--all made fresh daily! At The Picnic Basket your food is prepared to order and with care, but is quick and convenient. All food is available for dine in or for carry-out.
In business for over 35 years, The Picnic Basket offers a wide variety of delicious, creative and tasty OVERSIZED sandwiches which are prepared right in front of you with the utmost care and made-to-order, they are a taste tantalizing treat! And if you don't see what you want, just ask and we will be happy to custom make your special sandwich.
The Picnic Basket is known for its wide variety of unique, gourmet salads. Perennial favorites include Cranberry Bow Tie, Japanese Chicken, Broccoli Cashew, Tortellini, Greek Islands and Vegetable Spaghetti. More recent additions, but ever so popular include Kale with Parmesan and Pine Nuts, Quechuan Quinoa, KAP (Kale with Apples and Pecans), and Quinoa Arugula.
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Colleen Joyce- Law
Jun 14, 2022
We had our party catered by Picnic Basket last night and I have to say the food was ALL amazing. Our guests raved about the shrimp cocktail, super fresh and BIG shrimp. The meat kabobs and chicken were DELCIOUS and so tender, you almost didnt even need a knife to cut it. I don't live close to Libertyville but I will definitelytake that drive to have you all cater another event for us in the near future! Thank you for filling our guests tummies with your amazing cooking!
Beth Baeckelandt
Jun 05, 2022
Food was good, but WAY over priced for a sandwich shop! Three people (2 elderly women) and my bill came to $45! Ridiculous!
Dimpy Gulati
Apr 24, 2022
We tried Picnic Basket for the first time and bought Super Combo Sandwich with soup. Also, bought cheese quesadilla for kids. The quesadilla size was huge we ended up buying only one for both kids. Was planning to buy their salads and the staff even let us try the flavor since we were having it for the first time. Bought veggie sandwich with Indian lentil soup and it was fresh and delicious. Will visit soon again.
Nicole Foley
Mar 20, 2022
We booked Gourmet Food Works as our caterer for our wedding. Their food was phenomenal! They were really accommodating for our tasting appointment and let us bring both sets of parents even though they originally said the maximum number of guests was four. At the tasting they allowed us to choose several different entrees, appetizers and desserts to try while also preparing additional "popular" items from the menu as well.

We went with a traditional menu and had a served buffet at our wedding, providing chicken, pasta, steak and sides for each guest. Everyone raved about the food. Definitely recommend considering them for your next event.
Edmond Lee
Mar 14, 2022
Outstanding sandwiches. My fave soup is the Thai beef noodle. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Pat Lawlor
Mar 07, 2022
Awesome Ansel Adams exhibit! Very well curated with sufficient info on each grouping of photos. I loved the videos. The rest of the museum was excellent! I liked the 1 topic per room. Civil War, railroads, resorts, massacres, etc. I learned a Lot!
Charles Otis
Dec 07, 2021
Delis like this do it right. Came in with a long line and it was way quicker than it would have seemed. Just good sandwiches with good ingredients.
Christina Rago
Feb 01, 2021
Really great place for a sandwich in downtown Libertyville. I had the crab salad sandwich with lettuce and tomatoe. My friend had a turkey sandwich. They where both big sandwiches so go hungry. There are plenty of options. They also have combo deals with a sandwich, soup or salad, chips, and a drink at a decent price. There is free parking available all around The Picnic Basket.

Some of the parking will have a 2 hour restriction but there is also a free parking lot a block away. The staff kept the tables clean outside and sanitized during this time. They also wore masks and gloves. No indoor seating all outdoors at this time. The entrance was through the back door.
Tyler Devan
Mar 18, 2019
Easily the best sandwich you'll find around. Salads are great as well and the cookies are to die for. The super combo is a fantastic deal and you're guaranteed to leave full. They can be a little short on seating during rushes, but there's a park across the street you can eat at as well.