Picnic Deli

Need this deli back home. As an indication how good this place is, we came three times in our three days in Margate. The chicken Cesar is possibly the best thing I ate all weekend. Crunchy, salty, and full of flavour, I almost ordered a second for takeaway. Beyond the food, the place is full of wines, good beers and treats to take home. Staff were super kind and great with our kids hanging out. Will come back here every visit to Margate.

This is the deli of dreams! With heavens tap on full blast, I was looking forward even more so to Picnic, and what a fun rainy afternoon it was! With intention to sit in, I wasn’t expecting it to be packed and buzzing, but was welcomed by another local restauranteur to join their table and wine tasting. Being poured a taster and having ordered the Chicken Caesar sarnie I felt like I’d just tripped over a winning lottery ticket. The sandwich is… incredible! I’m a big fan of simplicity in order to hero incredible ingredients and this is a keeper I keep thinking about. It’s got freshness, crunch, cocktail gherkins on the side and really good potato crisps. This is the adults packed lunch at the school of flavour. Trying not to smile too much, I love looking at the walls made up of wines and the fridges full of craft beers, ciders, fresh local cheese and saucisson that form a collage of art from the variety of labels and colours. A sneaky half time beer on tap went down a treat as I eyed up the basque cheesecake… that creamy fromage front and teasing caramelised almost leopard skin top. It was beyond good. It was everything I wanted in a dessert affair. The team are so lovely and the community they bring to Cliftonville that has evolved over the years makes me think that every community should have a Picnic deli. I left of course with some wine bottle art, friends and yep, I have and will keep coming back. Thank you guys!

Without doubt the best sandwiches in the known universe. Just delicious. Why we hadn't tried this place until this week is beyond me. I had heard great things but hadn't been. Just amazing, fresh, homemade heaven in your cheeks! Prawn sriracha on their homemade granary bread is making my mouth water just typing it. Husband had their chicken Caesar and raved about it. Going back later for the homemade Basque cheesecake which we were too full to attempt yesterday.