The food is FRESH and delicious....ALWAYS! Poblano soup is one of my favorites. They consistently deliver great food and service which is why this place is my family's favorite lunch spot. You will NOT leave hungry! Portion sizes are large. I order the tuna salad and poblano soup. My husband orders the burger and homemade fries. My daughter likes The Waist Watcher with the side of fresh fruit. Our other daughter likes The Orchard with the homemade potato chips. The restaurant is very clean with a laid back atmosphere. read more

Very great service as always and food is incredible! Been going here for the past year and it's like a hidden gem!

I got a tuna sandwich and really liked it! The staff were quick and friendly. Good lunch spot read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - Tuna sandwich on croissant - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Don't let the exterior deceive you! I never would have thought such deliciousness resided in this nondescript spot. But ohhhh baby! If you want fresh delicious food like you rarely find in San Antonio! This is the spot. That's the review. Now go forth and enjoy! read more

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Yummy lunch! I came here with a group of coworkers today and we all enjoyed our meal. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. Drinks are self serve. We were able to get a nice table on the patio in the shade for our group of 7. I enjoyed the 1/2 orchard sandwich (turkey, Brie, bacon, field greens, green apple on a French roll) with the roasted poblano soup. Both were quite good! The sandwich was very generous with the apples on soft bread and the soup was comforting and flavorful! I also ordered the sweet potato fries which were very crispy, and delicious. My order with tip and a fountain drink was $23 so it wasn't the cheapest lunch but it was quality ingredients, and a filling portion. I'd come back to try more! read more

I went the other day and it was beautiful, so I sat outside. It was actually pretty cold inside. The cashier wasn't very friendly, but I ordered the 1/2 sandwich with the poblano soup. That soup is to die for. It's been a while since I've been here, but I'll come back. read more

Been going for years, lunch is always fresh and delicious. Fries are top tier, come for the ultimate sandwich and stay for the poblano soup- it's the signature!! Also the Cobb salad is 10/10 read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - Cobb salad with bleu cheese dressing - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I am never disappointed on whatever I order from the menu, but I always get the Roasted Poblano soup...sssooooo delicious!!

It was a surprisingly good spot for lunch. The place was packed, and the wait time depends on what you order. I highly recommend the roasted poblano pepper soup and a half sandwich--it might not fill you up right away, but the rich flavor of the soup is spot on. Just be mindful of portion sizes--they really mean it! Parking is easy, though it can fill up during rush hours, and ordering online for pick-up is a better option. The prices are affordable compared to fast food or big chain restaurants, and the food and service quality really stand out. I believe it's a family-owned spot, according to a local coworker. read more

Nice quick stop for a sandwich. They had nice looking yummy pastries- it said it was gluten free but it was a mistake anyhoo I got a big salad and it was good. Comfy setting and easy to find. Plenty of parking. read more

Delicious hot poblano soup, scrumptious half sandwich, good hamburger and fries! We will be back BUT why can't I order a half chef salad with my soup!!?? read more

Food was amazing went with my grandma on my day off she loved her burger and the Cobb salad was amazing!

Great food! Nice atmosphere. Good service. Been eating here for years and it never disappoints.

Love this place! the sandwiches are amazing! High quality. Everyone is so nice and friendly. Love the service.

I've been to Picnikins a couple of different times now - probably a year or so apart. The first time, I can't remember what I had, but I can remember I wasn't blown out of the water. I thought everything was just mediocre - hence the delay in coming back. This past week, my wife and I were running errands in the area and through - sure - why not? Neither one of us could remember why this isn't one of those places that jumps to mind when you're thinking about eating out somewhere... I opted for the Backyard sandwich and sweet potato fries. The sandwich was good - but - at the same time, it was just a sandwich. You know what I mean? It's basically a sandwich you could make yourself at home if you were really feelin' creative. So, in terms of...great deli sandwiches - it doesn't rise to that level. It was good, don't get me wrong - but in the end it's just an "okay" sammie. I thought the price for the sandwich was in line. The sweet potato fries, on the other hand, were disappointing. They were limp and not crispy. The chips (which are apparently made in house) are pretty good, though - my wife really enjoyed them. Service was good - I thought the food came out quickly and their staff was attentive in terms of watching tables and cleaning away dishes. Bottom line: just okay; still won't leap to mind when thinking about where to eat. read more

Hubbae loved his mushroom and Swiss burger with sweet potato fries. Too hungry to take a pic. His meal came out about 10 min before my Asian salad, so I mainly remember how long it took to get my meal. Hence the 3 stars. We went at 12 pm on a Friday, so if I'd went back, it would be on an off time. The wait was too long. Place was busy so they are doing something right! I took half my salad home and was surprise to see it still fresh (with the exception of the wonton strips) and crispy 2-3 days later. Salad was ok, but maybe I just picked the wrong one to try. Would go back but not too pressed. Change my mind! ;-)~ read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - Late Asian salad. Looks pretty basic but was big. Put half away. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Awesome lunch place. I wish I had found it sooner. Tons of things on the menu. Clean and reasonably priced. It's our new go to for lunch. I'd definitely check it out if you haven't been yet. Have to try the Cowboy cookie. Just leave a couple for me. read more

Great tasting, fresh food. I love this place. Their homemade chips are delicious too!!!

Ambience was a solid 4. Clean, tables nicely spaced out and comfortable. Service was a 3. Only because we stated we were sharing the soups and received one soup spoon. When I asked for a second I was brought out a serving spoon. Not. Huge deal but if you serve soup and use soup spoons then when asked for a second spoon I'd think a soup spoon would be the obvious first choice. Maybe I'm just picky but details matter. Especially when I'm spending over $40 for 2 sandwiches and a cup of soup. Food was a 3 for the deli meats being used but a 4 for the other ingredients. Nice to see fresh sliced avocado and Alfa sprouts. Generous portions but nothing spectacular. Would love to see more creativity from the business to make their sandwiches stand out. The poblano soup was warm at best. And I'm sure it's became the sour cream was stirred into the soup when serving so cooked it off. Overall a good solid lunch experience and I would go back to try other items. read more

Came here before the lunch hour started. Perfect timing. Place was clean and counter person was friendly. The soup was okay. Partly because it wasn't hot. It was warm. I felt like they added sour cream before serving and it cooled the soup down. My husband and I were sharing the soup so we asked the girl who brought it out if we could get another spoon. She brought a regular spoon. I asked her if we could get a soup spoon. She seemed annoyed or didn't understand the difference. Our sandwiches were delicious. They used quality ingredients. The chips were really good as well. Overall this was a good meal. Our sandwiches were huge. We had to take our other halves to go. read more

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Delicious sandwiches, salads, and soups. Make sure to try their poblano soup, tho. Service is outstanding. The atmosphere is comfortable and chilled. I loved the background music. Come check them out for yourself! read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Joined two business colleagues for lunch at this very popular place! Long line to place order at counter, but moved fairly quickly. The Vermont Salad is my favorite salad EVER! Also an ENORMOUS portion! Two could easily share it. Big bowl of fresh salad greens, green apple matchsticks, pecans, cranberries, and an addictive Vermont maple dressing that's somehow not too sweet! The combo of flavors and textures is just perfect. One companion had the poblanio soup, which she LOVED. Bright, friendly place with consistently excellent food. Love it! read more

What a delicious lunch! Enjoyed the poblano soup with a greek salad. Yummy yummy. The creamy poblano soup is advertised as spicy. I'm a medium picante sauce person and the spice level was perfect for me. The cream cut the spice just right. (Purposefully did not google a calorie count on this one!) The greek salad was huge and loaded with all things greek. It is pretossed with dressing, so if you prefer otherwise, just ask for on the side. A limited, but thoughtful, selection of draft beer. Wine also on tap. Enjoyed a glass of Savignon Blanc and it was a perfect balance. Great friendly service and great food! read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - My lunch! Greek salad with poblano souo - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I absolutely love this place! My first visit was at the original location off of Blanco. When I am in the area, I usually end up coming here for lunch. I will say I have never been disappointed with their sandwiches or salads. Great portions. Kind of on the pricey side, but they always have great service and the quality of their food is outstanding. Be prepared to wait when you visit during lunch time on a weekday. Same goes for To Go orders. Best Sandwich- Orchard or Ultimate. Depends on the mood I'm in. Ha! Best Salad- Vermont. Yum yum yum Just go! read more

One of my favorite dishes here is the Orchard sandwich. Hubby enjoys the Poblano Soup. At lunch time, we might enjoy a half sandwich, half soup combo. They also have gluten-free bread. There is one big, big, BIG negative, however, and you should be aware of it. They do NOT allow food from other restaurants on their property, whether inside or on the patio. After a grueling morning of working at home, our teenage granddaughter accompanied us to Picnikins. We stopped by Chick -fil-A, 'cause teenagers like it - and since she had worked all morning with no food, she gets what she wants. We sat outside at Picnikins, waiting for hubby to place our order. After a few minutes, a young lady told us that our granddaughter was not allowed to sit with us on the patio with food from another restaurant. Yes, they actually police the patio. If we hadn't already placed our order, we might have left. The owners must surely know that many young people do not eat the same food their parents/grandparents eat. And, people have lots of alternatives where restaurant owners do not police their customers. I wonder how THEY would feel if THEY were forced to eat somewhere they didn't want to eat? For now, it appears that they would rather lose two customers than allow a teen eating Chick-fil-A to accompany paying customers. read more

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Ate here for the first time yesterday. Fast, friendly, comfortable decor, and excellent food. Had the southwest burger with home-made chips. Everything was fresh, cooked perfectly (medium), and delicious. One of the best burgers I've ever had. The price matches the quality which is what I expected. I'm in that area every few months and will make this my lunch destination so I can work my way through their diverse menu. read more

A hidden gem! I live in the area but had no idea this was here. Hubby was craving a good Ruben and found this place to try. We came for lunch during a weekday. As it was right at lunch time it was a bit busy, but it didn't take too long to order and get our food. It was a nice day despite being in the winter so we enjoyed the patio dining. I got the southwestern chicken sandwich with their poblano soup. It was all so fresh and flavorful. Very fair prices for the generous portions. I am eager to grab a bite to eat here again. read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - Southwestern Chicken - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Can't wait to go back! I challenge to find a less than delicious item on this menu. Slowly becoming the regular here. Everything is fresh. Paired magnificently. No bland flavors. The hardest thing about my visit is always what will be the last thing on my plate to eat. Sure you could go get that floppy sub and plastic wrapped salad down at your local sandwich chain. Here you get variety. Here you get options. If you're wanting a quality meal with quality ingredients that are booming with flavor, go get you a seat at picnikins. Sit back. And enjoy yourself. 5 stars, but I wish I could give it more. read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - Half Salad & Half Gourmet Sandwich - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I ordered half and sandwich and salad. The sandwich was delicious and huge as was the salad. Very comfortable dining inside and plenty outside if you wish read more

Great sandwich options, was busy but service was friendly and quick. Kind of a smaller place so seating may be harder to find at busier times. Still highly recommend read more

Food was hot fresh served to order - it was chaotic due to the busy Friday lunch rush, but the kitchen and staffed handled it well. They have a fun Picnic theme decor which fit in well with the name. read more

Love Picnikins! Their food is always fresh and flavorful. I like the combination options and the portion sizes. The staff is friendly and attentive. The poblano soup was spicy this trip, which was a nice change. My workplace often caters in their chalupa bar and it's delicious! I wish they had it on their regular menu! read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I love this place! If I could go here more often I absolutely would! My favorites are the Vermont salad with a protein (chicken or salmon) and the Poblano soup. The poblano soup is seriously the best soup I've ever had in my entire life. If I could bathe on this, I very likely would. Yes, it's THAT good! I've yet to recommend this to a friend who didn't agree. The employees are very friendly & the customer service is great. My only negative is that they are no longe open in the evening. They used to serve a chicken Marsala that was the best I've ever had and I miss it so much. read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - Poblano soup from Heaven & Vermont salad. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Excellent sandwiches and salads. Their cream of poblano soup is heavenly. Service was quick and professional.

Fresh ingredients, so delicious! Love the aesthetic too. Had the Asian salad with salmon and I can't wait to come back! read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - Asian salad with salmon - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Surprise of a lunch stop. Exquisite sandwich and salad. Such a refreshing find. Will try to go again next time I'm in the area.

Absolutely delicious! I had the tomato basil soup and Vermont salad. They also had a delicious assortment of soft drinks, just loved the pineapple cream. Will return when I'm back in the area. read more

My wife and I were wanting to eat something light after thanksgiving. We remembered this place from a while back and stopped in for a soup and sandwich. So delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Very delicious tuna salad platter, poblano soup, and pinot grigio! We ate on the patio with our pup and it was calm and relaxing. read more

Picnikins Patio Cafe - Tuna Salad Platter Salad - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The waist watchers sandwich is my favorite. This food is delicious all together. Highly recommend this place