really wish they had more locations! i love their range in options and toppings and it's cheaper than sweet greens. the portion sizing is pretty big and can easily be two meals. avocado is also not an extra charge which is a plus overall a great solid salad spot in the chicagoland area :) it's pretty much a ghost kitchen so didn't see any workers read more

Picnic - build your own salads - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Very cheap with portions. I paid almost $20 for a half full bowl. Very disappointed, will not be back. read more

Picnic - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I love their food a lot, but apparently they cannot handle selling bottles of their salad dressing unless a manager is there? This is very bizarre. Please train your employees. I was dying for some of your amazing honey mustard vinaigrette! And they told me I couldn't buy some because a manager wasn't there. read more

Picnic - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

third time ordering from here . first two times good . this time my sandwich was awful and did not give me what I ordered . customer service terrible . called and whoever answered got very upset and then said ok goodbye . I did t want anything at that point but am I'm sorry would have been nice . sandwich was dark meat and we ordered white . and missing both sauces . no taste . read more

Rumor has it that Picnic is coming to Glencoe. To be honest my first thought was that we already have amazing salad options in town thanks to foodstuffs, but last night I was craving a salad and decided to doordash from the Evanston Picnic. There were so many great options that I wasn't sure what to choose, but went with the miso mantra and added spicy chicken thigh. It was so delicious and I can't wait to be able to get this salad in my own town soon! My husband got the same thing and agreed it was great. My 9 year old was even on board after looking at the menu, but chose his own salad. He's picky, but seemed very happy with his salad of choice loaded with all his favorite veggies and more. He also got a side of hummus and pita, but took one look at the hummus at said no thank you (probably the red sauce mixed in it. Again- Mr. picky! However, I did enjoy a little of it and think he would have liked it if he gave it a chance. The packaging was also super cute! I could see myself picking these up all the time for nights out at ravinia or other picnic opportunities. I can't wait for them to open in Glencoe, but in the meantime will be doordashing them from Evanston. read more

I really wish I had a better first experience. I eagerly ordered Picnic off of DoorDash after seeing this fresh new concept with great looking meals. Whole Foods, oh my!! But to my disappointment my order arrived incomplete and inedible. I ordered the Miso Mantra Bowl but they completely forgot the miso sauce, so it was purely a dry a** bowl of just greens, grains, and veggies. It was even missing the almond crunch quinoa. I also made the mistake of ordering the cauliflower Parmesan soup. The base was mostly flavorless and a weird slimey texture. The only good flavor in the soup was the pieces of parm. It also arrived underfilled. I may take 1 more leap of faith and order from here again because the photos look good. Overall I'm very disappointed in my first impression. The cost was not worth it. read more

Picnic - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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I scheduled a meet up with a friend in Evanston and saw how pretty the sandwiches looked at Picnic. What I didn't realize is that the concept of Picnic is to purchase your food and "picnic". We had to quickly look for a local park to picnic at but it is an interesting concept! Ordering is easy- you use a simple touch screen. The food comes out at the counter and they have water on tap and bags to go. The place itself is like a fancy living room! Note: you cannot eat at the fancy living room set. You must picnic! The food was fresh and filling for a $20.00 salad. It easily could have been two meals. I loved how fresh everything tasted. Parking is street/lot only. read more

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This place is just what Glencoe needed! Great service , great design & so yummy!! I highly recommend it! read more

Picnic - One the make your own salads!! Loved it! - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I like homemade salads as much as the next person, but you can only make the same handful of favorites so many times before you get sick of them. And buying different ingredients for new salads can get pricey. That's where Picnic comes in. For a fraction of your grocery bill and half what you'd pay at nearby dine-in restaurants, you get a healthy, filling meal. Let's start with Picnic's strengths: The food. The freshness. The variety. I ordered the Miso Mantra, and it arrived in perfect condition with the quinoa still warm. The salad was totally delicious. And the menu offers plenty of other vegan options for return visits. The downside: I had been in Evanston and had stopped by on a whim. But there's no in-store ordering. (Yeah, I kind of knew that, but forgot.) Ok, I'll just order carry-out on my phone, right? Wrong. At least on the Yelp app, it said the business was not offering carry-out. Yet standing outside shivering, I watched as other people walked in and picked up carry-out orders. A lot of customers would give up in that situation and head to one of many nearby competitors that let you just walk in and order. I don't object to businesses being Very Online, but if you're going to do that, please make sure people can actually place carry-out orders online. I hope they fix whatever glitch that was, because Picnic does an excellent job of preparing fresh, healthy food at reasonable prices. Worth some repeat business. read more

Picnic - Miso Mantra - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I really like Picnic and think they're an excellent place for a quick meal on-the-go. I completely agree with the other reviews that call them a better sweetgreen, both in terms of quality and value. Ordering is done either online or in the tablet inside the store. They're takeout only and make the orders quickly. My favorite menu items I've tried are the Rabbit Food ($9.95), Miso Mantra ($10.95), The Avo & The Egg ($11.50); they're all refreshing, tasty, and feel healthy. Some of their bowls and salads are a bit on the heavier/richer side though (especially the Sweater Weather), and some components are too salty (e.g. the everything season). But most of the items I've tried have been great, and have been plenty flavorful even without the dressing. Their desserts are from @kiki.bakes.pie . I've only tried the lemon tart ($5.25) and tiramisu ($4.75). Of the two I preferred the lemon tart. read more

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I've been absolutely obsessed with Picnic the moment I tried it. Super generous bowls especially if you create your own. Components are all fantastic - well seasoned and there's so many to choose from. Much better value for money and honestly tastier and more filling compared to Sweetgreens. Just wish they had more kinds of protein and also cheaper protein options. Also love the interiors there (goals), and love how you can preorder stuff for pick up. Only complaint is that they don't have a dine-in spot - honestly wish they did. Also, sometimes, some components are missing whenever I place an order - they should update the POS system whenever something isn't available. Would also be great if they had some sort of loyalty program! Otherwise, one of the best bowl spots! read more

Picnic - Build Your Own Bowl - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I love this restaurant - I've ordered via Grubhub several times and each time has been fantastic. The portion sizes are large, fresh and very tasty. I started with creating my own, but then moved to the Salmon Simplicity, Lentils are good, and Miso Mantra. The vegetables are so incredibly flavorful, the chicken/fish portions fresh and ample, and the combinations are interesting/unique. I can definitely get two meals out of my bowls, so I end up saving half for lunch (my husband devours every bite of his however). The dressings are also wonderful, not too salty, etc. We have also tried the chocolate chip cookie and it's also a delicious end to our meal (it IS large, so we end up splitting it and it's perfect) Everything is always packaged very nicely when I receive it from the delivery driver - we feel this is a much healthier alternative when ordering delivery (and these days who isn't trying to be just a little bit healthier?) so this will be part of our regular rotation as we try new bowls and re-order our favorites! read more

Picnic is the perfect spot to grab a healthy meal. It's super close to northwestern campus which makes coming here super easy, but it also delivers quickly on DoorDash! The bowls are super fresh and make you feel great. I love to build my own and choose from the roasted veggies they have. Avocado is free, too! read more

Picnic - Build Your Own Bowl with Chicken - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

One weeknight my husband came home with a delicious looking salad. I asked him where he got it and he mentioned a new salad grab and go restaurant popped up in our neighborhood called Picnic. I tried a bite of his Avo and Egg, checked out their website to look at their menu and went the following weekend. Like reviewers mentioned, there is no staff on site. They all work behind the scenes in the kitchen and the preferred method of ordering is online. Once you've paid they'll message you to let you know what time your order is ready for pick up and from there all you do is come to the front counter, take your order and go. There are so many delicious options. So far I've tried two of their grain bowls: Avocado and Egg and Miso Mantra. It's hard to compare the two because both are delicious in their unique way. The salads are not only picture perfect but are packed with a lot of healthy veggies, grains, and proteins topped with nuts and seeds for texture and crunch. They have plenty of dressing options and you can further customize your meal with the many add-ons offered. My only pet peeve with the place is that they don't offer tofu as a protein. The salads/grain bowls average at least $16 if you add a protein. They're pricey but you're paying for the quality of ingredients. I'm so glad healthy options like Picnic are in my area. I hope they do well and stick around. read more

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One of my happiest finds. A part of me wants to gate-keep this forever but we're not really about that, so here we are. How it works is that you place the order on your phone or at the kiosk and within a few minutes your food just magically appears at the aesthetic counter ready for carry out. There's minimal human interaction from start to finish. The coolest part is that you feel like you're lounging in a calm modern oasis while waiting for your food to be ready. Aside from the experience, the food itself was delicious. We got the miso mantra and sweater weather. Both were so hearty, fresh, and flavorful. I'd go here again over sweet green any day. read more

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A little on the pricey side, but it's worth it. The food is pretty wonderful, and definitely tastes fresh. We got everything delivered, but it arrived warm and tasted great. Happily on our list to order from again. read more

I am eating delivery from here right now and it delicious! The hummus is some of the best I've had. The salad is fresh and it was composed very well, I got a really good Asian inspired salad. I would definitely get dinner from here again! read more

Loved that they have a collab with Mensch's Deli currently. The bagels are great so I hope they become a real shop in the future. Picnic has tasty salads and are better than other grain-bowl related restaurants. The shop is really nicely decorated inside too, i love the organic modern look. Service wise, they work fast and make the orders fast. I like that it's done online and is to go. I also appreciate that they have a kiosk inside in case you don't have your phone on you. read more

Picnic - Citrus Salmon Salad - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Some of the most amazing salads, variations and options. delicious fresh scratched dressing and well prepared items..

Wonderful creative salads that were delicious! In my opinion the kids options need additional choices. We were at the Glencoe location today with our grandson and the only bowl on the kids menu was too sophisticated for his 3 year old palate! A peanut butter and jelly sandwich with carrot sticks would've been preferable! There's a playground a block down so kids and their parents will be frequent visitors! read more

Both times that I ordered a delivery, they got the order wrong by putting tons of onion on the order. This never happens when I order pickup. read more

Lentils are good - I totally agree! Very tasty assortment of items - texture and acid were in good balance. I added the raisin mostarda which was a great addition and should be standard - it went with everything so well! The lentils were slightly over cooked/watery and the tomato onion mix was VERY salty but overall a nice healthy dinner that I would try again. read more

Picnic - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Now for the new year, I'm starting to take my health seriously for my New Year's resolution. So glad I found this spot to help me out. Not only do they have healthy choices but they're pretty good. Also, it's pretty fast so I'm not stuck making food for an hour. It's a little too hipstery inside for me. My head as long as they can provide me with fast food that I'm not guilty of. I'm not complaining. read more

Excellent salads!!! Ordered take out and order was ready fast and everything was perfect

I have been in Etown for a few months now, and hadn't come here simply to lack of reviews. Today I finally went and WOW was I blown away by food quality. I was a bit confused by the concept as I expected to order from an employee. However, Picnic allows for online orders only. A BIT of a bummer because I like to ask questions, and didn't have the opportunity to do that, but I understand the model. They had a kiosk to order from if you didn't bring a phone, but I had issues with it. The interior was cute, simple and well kept. I was nervous the food would not be filling enough, but boy was I wrong. The salads are GIGANTIC (think 9x9 brownie baking tray) and were packed with flavor. I got the sweater weather salad and it was both delicious and filling. Prices are comparable to other local spots (~$12-$15 for a salad post tax). Definitely will be back! read more

Picnic - Forgot to take a picture when I opened because was so excited!! This is the Sweater Weather Salad. - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I've died and gone to salad heaven. I had the influencer and I'm still dreaming about it. I can't wait to work my way through the entire salad menu. :) read more

The name says it all - this is a take out only place. The four of us had delicious Mediterranean and Asian salads with pita and hummus for a healthy lunch. Great dining concept. Vegetables were very fresh, the salad dressings were flavorful and the hummus tasted great. read more

Great salads and other takeout. Clean, interesting aesthetic. This may be a little next Gen but, the product is top notch. This is a go to for me now. Keep up the good work. read more

I've been Instagram stalking Picnic since it opened and FINALLY tried the Sweater Weather bowl and I'd did not disappoint! Really fresh and high quality ingredients. Really great value, the portions are good sized and everything is so well seasoned, I actually didn't need to add any dressing. Will definitely be back to try all the things! read more

Picnic - Sweater Weather with chicken thigh - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This place is consistently amazing. I have been ordering a "make your own bowl"l a couple of times a month pretty much since they opened. The ingredients are tasty, fresh, very well prepared. The chicken always comes moist and flavorful and the roasted veggies (sweet potato, carrots, and charred broccoli) are consistently done well, flavorful not loaded with oil. Even the corn is clearly fresh off the cob and not frozen. So happy to have found this restaurant read more

Obsessed! All delicious - Rabbit food, cannellini beans, Egg and Avo, Influencer ... please open one in NYC.

My new favorite place: good quality, easy ordering, good and fast service! My only issue is that the portions are rather small. read more

Picnic - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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I have been visiting the Chicago-Evanston area for a few weeks now. The food - Italian beef, BBQ, deep dish pizza - has been incredible but my body just needed a rest. I found Picnic on Yelp and it was amazing. Ordered the Sweater Weather salad with chicken. It had everything nuts, grains, leafy vegetables, caramelized potatoes - all with a nice vinaigrette (on the side). It was truly a lunch time treat! read more

Incredible bowls and salads! So many options to choose from, and it's easy to customize and add extra ingredients to your liking. The portion sizes were great as well. Order ahead, or use their kiosk. It was a pretty quick turnaround for a Saturday afternoon when we ordered there. Although there is no indoor seating, it's a cute space to sit while you wait! Our group tried two salads and a grain bowl and we were all so happy. read more

Let me tell you sumn. Just go there and order. It's clean, healthy, delicious, and has now taken the place of sweetgreen in my life. I regret nothing and neither will you. One of the best farm to table restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of dining from in my adult life. Clean food. Sustainable ingredients. Simply delicious. read more

Great, healthy to-go salads! I love the cilantro dressing and miso carrot, they did forget a few items on my to-go order but it was still very delicious. Their roasted veggies for the salad options are great. I like their side lentil salad as well. I didn't care for their hummus though! Regardless, still a great place to grab a healthy salad and not front a chain restaurant! The portions are great too!! Definitely a filling salad which is amazing!!! read more

Picnic kept coming up as a new option for delivery through a food app and I saw the rave reviews so I knew I would have to check it out. I'm so glad I did! Do you know how challenging it is to find healthy options such as amazing salads and bowls for delivery!?! I was impressed by the portion size and decided to splurge on the cookie since it was mention in many comments too. I would recommend both! I've not been to their location in person yet, but intriguing that they don't have anyone you can order from directly. Certainly a different restaurant model but the interior looks I'll be visiting in person soon!! read more

Picnic - New School Chicken salad and cookie! Sooooo good! - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Consistency and quality have declined dramatically in the past month unfortunately to the point of needed a refund for orders.

The food and delivery are great! Delivery always on time and food is delicious !!!! Tried many items and the salmon is really tasty and good amount! The lemon tart is also delicious! They do a great job with packaging so items stay in containers and are recyclable! Rate 10 out of tenstars! read more

Two more bowls from picnic... they never disappoint! The lentil bowl is my favorite...that almond crunch is the possibly the best salad topping I've ever had. read more

Picnic - Lentil Bowl & Greek Chicken Bowl with a few add ons - Salad Near Me - Evanston, Illinois