Picnic & Pantry

Picnic & Pantry has become our new office go to carry out lunch spot in OTR.
Each day on their food bar they have Vegan Sloppy Joe’s, Lemongrass Chicken and Brisket daily with soups and sides, which change daily. Plus a variety of healthy snacks, chocolate, cheese. Good healthy affordable lunch option on Republic in OTR.
One tip to the owners, my coworkers & I would love to see daily specials online via social media — Facebook or Twitter — Thanks!

I needed to add my two cents to the on-​going (very much deserved) love-​fest for Picnic & Pantry.
I absolutely love their cold/​hot bar. The offerings are ever changing– check out facebook, call ahead, or do as I do & just wing it. I’ve never been disappointed. I like to get the ‘trio’ of side options, selecting three of their side offerings for the day. The portions are generous, and I can often stretch it into a meal & a half. The staple sandwich offerings are also delish. For the quality of the food, I definitely leave feeling like I got a deal.
As others have mentioned they have vegan/​vegetarian/​and meat lovin’ offerings on deck. If the hot/​cold bar offerings aren’t to your liking, it’s easy to assemble an impromptu meal with the other items in the shop.
Can’t stress enough how much I appreciate Picnic & Pantry’s addition to the neighborhood. An excellent option to carry out and enjoy at Washington Park (or home), or pop in when ya need a few things (or some ingredients to take your meal next-​level).

Holy stumble upon gourmet food kitchen…
This name and shop all together is unassuming. This is more like a gourmet food store. Sure they have the snacks, granola, cereal, milk & essentials but did you know they have fresh gourmet cheese (s) PLURAL — & CURED MEATS?! The selection is HUGE! And when I noted that I could not believe my eyes, the woman behind the counter said, «Oh yeah. And PS we will also put together a cheese plate platter for you in advance if you call ahead.» (Singing angels) This place is my jam! (Oh — they also have jam)
Craving some gelato? Well guess what they have that too — Madisono’s in fact in cute little guilt free containers, or if you’re not kidding yourself pints as well. Another shocker? They have fresh pastas & sauces too! You can literally make a weeks worth of different grab and go meals from here!
There are a few things I love in life: champagne, cheese plates & pasta and I can get two out of the three here until 8pm on a weeknight in OTR a few blocks from where I live. Cannot shout from the rooftops enough how amazing this place!
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*They also have a fresh food counter, the menu rotates and we didn’t eat, so check that out if you need a quick bite. They had house made chili and sammies.
*Need catering for an office party or event? Check out their super fresh catering options here:

A great little pantry serving OTR. Not only good for a few key groceries or dinner party foods, but also good for those evenings were making dinner seems horrible/​out-​of-​the question. Favorites thus far have included the sesame noodles and the particularly yummy Beef Brisket. Picnic and Pantry are also are Vegetarian/​Vegan friendly with several options that meat eaters and veg/​vegan can all love. Consider grabbing a few items (and some of their complementary silverware) and heading over to Washington Park to enjoy an evening picnic. You can’t go wrong!

Finally some grocery corner in the neighborhood. Oh yes!
I like the choice of products they sell, something for a last minute dinner, some freshly baked cakes and even 16 Bricks bread!
Tried their salads, very affordable and you get to choose 3 sorts. Even possible to get some protein as one of the trio. Such a nice lunch option!
Great place!

Picnic and Pantry is exactly what our neighborhood needs and I am so excited to have them just around the corner.
They offer a few groceries for nights when you don’t know what you’re eating (pasta, sauces, rice, olives, these types of things) and also my personal favorite — the selection of quality meats, cheeses and crackers — perfect for grabbing on your way to the Washington Park for a picnic.
They also have delicious drink options as well as sandwiches and sides to go (prepared for you on the spot).