Picnik South 1st

Health food restaurant · Bouldin Creek

Picnik South 1st

Health food restaurant · Bouldin Creek

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1600 S 1st St suite 110, Austin, TX 78704

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This bright café serves up a delicious array of paleo, veggie, and gluten-free delights, making healthy dining a tasty adventure.  

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1600 S 1st St suite 110, Austin, TX 78704 Get directions

picnikrestaurants.com
@picnikaustin

$20–30 · Menu

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1600 S 1st St suite 110, Austin, TX 78704 Get directions

+1 737 332 2339
picnikrestaurants.com
@picnikaustin

$20–30 · Menu

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"Picnik quietly shuttered its Bouldin Creek location this fall sometime in late October at 1600 South First Street, Suite 110. This location of Picnik opened in June 2022, serving its menu of dishes made without refined sugars, seed oils, gluten, and peanuts. The original restaurant on Burnet Road, which was opened in 2016 by founder Naomi Seifter, remains open, but also it seems as though its South Lamar food truck closed sometime in 2023." - Nadia Chaudhury

Austin Restaurant Picnik Closes on South First, Houston Restaurant Dish Society Will Open - Eater Austin
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"Butter coffee. Bone broth. Corn-free, peanut-free, soy-free. These are phrases that tend to make us at least a little skeptical, and at worst give us the urge to sprint towards the nearest purveyor of carbs and fat and joy. But Picnik is a restaurant that involves all of those phrases, and also plenty of joy. Picnik’s original claim to hype was that they sold Bulletproof coffee (AKA grass-fed butter coffee with MCT oil) from a trailer inside a shipping container on South Lamar. But it wasn’t until they opened their brick and mortar, off Burnet Road, that we started paying attention to their food. Why? Because it might be kind of healthy, but it’s also good. Fish tacos, fried brussels sprouts, orange chicken, and yes, even the bone broth - we would happily eat this stuff on a weekly basis. We can’t tell you why using only grass-fed butter, pink himalayan sea salt, and raw apple cider makes this food healthier, but we can tell you that it makes it taste great. And unlike that wellness retreat in remote Costa Rica you were vaguely considering booking, the vibe at Picnik won’t make you feel like you suddenly need to get in touch with your spirituality or pay $4,000 to be reminded to breath deeply. This place just feels like any other bright, friendly, laid-back Austin spot - it’s an easy choice for a casual brunch or dinner. No reason to be skeptical or sprint away from that." - Katherine Lewin

Picnik Review - Brentwood - Austin - The Infatuation
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"Picnik offers ready-made meals available for purchase at participating H-E-B locations. The meals include cashew queso, chicken tenders, Brussels sprouts, and the Harvest Hash. Proceeds from sales go back to the restaurant. Picnik remains open for to-go and Favor delivery service." - Nadia Chaudhury

H-E-B to Sell Ready-Made Dishes From Fresa, Ramen Tatsu-Ya, and More - Eater Austin
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"Camila Alves mentions taking her kids to Picnik because the food feels good without sacrificing taste." - Nadia Chaudhury

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Dedicated gluten free spot in Austin

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Skyler Vasquez

Google
Absolutely delicious. And it was such a treat to not have to worry about gluten!! We went for lunch one day and breakfast another and both were great. HIGHLY recommend the loaded smashed potatoes. The chicken tenders and honey mustard were so good! Service was fast and they validated parking for the garage below.

Adam Finger

Google
Super fresh, very flavorful, I highly recommend! I ordered the salmon and tabbouleh and it came with fresh tomatoes, greens and olives. Big yum! Linda did a great job!

Kelly Taliaferro

Google
Loved my adaptogenic Mayan mocha with coconut milk on ice. The Bison breakfast sandwich tastes like an upgraded, super fancy, regenerative bison mcsausage breakfast sandwich. Yes, that is a compliment. I wasn’t hung over but it’s the perfect bite if you are….😊 Gluten free. Refined sugar free. Peanut seed oil free. Has a bright atmosphere with fun details that keep your eye busy. Plenty of indoor seating. This is a sit down restaurant. Parking is validated…I believe the parking is at the parking garage next door but I didn’t park there so I’m not positive. Olivia did a great job! Kid friendly? yes!

Tom C (TravellerTom)

Google
Updated 4/20/2024: We came back this April and tried a couple new meals. We loved the Mediterranean Fried Rice and Harvest Hash. Both are so unique and tasty! Good serving size too. See new Pictures. Picnik is a health conscious, food allergy conscious dining spot. Food is gluten free, refined sugar free, peanut free and seed oil free menu! We started our meal with the Cashew Queso and stone-ground corn chips.- very good. The rice tempura battered chicken tenders are absolutely delicious. We added a side arugula salad for $6. We also shared the Picnik Brussels Sprouts appetizer ($12). If you like brussels sprouts you have to try them! The last thing we tried was the Bacon Jam Burger ($20) which comes with smashed potatoes. It was moist and tasty! We liked the smashed potatoes too, very unique preparation. See pictures. We ordered the Tumeric Tonic. Definitely an acquired taste, but my daughter and wife loved it. It has turmeric, ginger, raw honey and bubbles in it! Happy hour is 4pm to 6pm so it was only $6 ($1 off).

Maria Pitsoulakis

Google
As someone with gluten and dairy allergies, I felt very safe to eat here. The waitress was super knowledgeable of what contained dairy in the menu. She also told me about the special diet menu that I ended up ordering off of, which was the most accommodating menu I’ve ever seen from any establishment. The special menu was free of gluten, dairy, soy, and other allergens. Not to mention, everything was delicious. I would 100% come back.

Risto Andonovski

Google
Great GF place for brunch, the experience was good, from the order we got the brioche bun sandwich was delicious, the biscuit and gravy dish did not reach my expectations so I would not recommend it as the biscuit was very dry. Ovarall, we liked it and will get there againin the future.

Lana Kallen

Google
Recently visited this awesome place. Food was delicious, gluten free, dairy free. Service was pretty fast regardless of full capacity of restaurant. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quiet enough to be to hear each other in our table. Very nice place if you’re looking for healthy, delicious options.

caitlin korn

Google
*great place for Celiac* We were visiting for a wedding and this was one of the places we tried that we researched was celiac friendly, which is now our new normal. I will start by saying that you definitely should book a reservation in advance before showing up here. We had 5 people and the estimated wait time was 45 min for brunch. We waited about 40 min for a table. The place was spacious, brightly lit, and vibrant. It ended up becoming very crowded after we sat down for a table, which made for a lively scene! The menu was straightforward with a nice variety of options. I got the Bibimbop. It was perfect with rice, mushrooms, pickled onions, half of an avocado, cucumber kimchi, and a fried egg on top with a runny yolk! The red sauce that came to top it off with was mildly spicy and bursting with flavor! It really tied the dish together. My partner got the fried chicken tacos that came with mashed black beans and rice. The tacos were piled high with toppings which was a nice portion for my 6ft, hearty appetite guy. He had added a side of potatoes thinking he would need a little extra something, but the dish ended up being enough. The potatoes were not crispy like I thought they would be, but rather soft, which was ok, because I love any type of potato! If you prefer them crispier, this might not be the dish for you. Coffee was very smooth, even just black. I didn’t even need cream or sugar. Guacamole to start was fresh, flavorful, and light while being a nice portion for $12. Overall, I was very happy with this place and it’s been added to my new list of Celiac friendly restaurants!

Amanda F.

Yelp
I like picnik for the ability to accommodate a lot of dietary restrictions and allergies. This was my first time at this location. Just know that they do validate in the garage if you park there for up to two hours. It wasn't that busy on a Sunday late afternoon early evening. I ordered the harvest hash. It looks good and was on the smaller size. In theory this should've tasted amazing. However, it just lacked flavor. My Margarita was good, but it didn't taste like I had any booze in it. Service was decent

Shradha A.

Yelp
I had been wanting to visit for so so long and I can't believe what I have been missing out on. An entirely gluten-free refined sugar free place that has several vegetarian options on the brunch menu (does contain eggs). That French toast was absolutely legitimate - fluffy, flavorful, and filling. Also, at $14, what a value deal. I finished mine in two meals. My husband enjoyed his bison breakfast sandwich. We also got a side of their potatoes which are roasted to perfection ($6). They bake their bread and biscuits in-house and I couldn't resist trying out a gluten-free biscuit too, served with maple butter. The ambiance itself is clean and fresh - to reflect the personality of the food. They were a bit backed up on a Saturday so food took about an hour to arrive total from getting seated. Oh, that reminds me, they validate parking for up to 2 hours which makes it super convenient. Huge fan and gluten-free friends, this is heaven!

Kelly Dues T.

Yelp
Loved my adaptogenic Mayan mocha with coconut milk on ice. The Bison breakfast sandwich tastes like an upgraded, super fancy, regenerative bison mcsausage breakfast sandwich. Yes, that is a compliment. I wasn't hung over but it's the perfect bite if you are.... Gluten free. Refined sugar free. Peanut seed oil free. Has a bright atmosphere with fun details that keep your eye busy. Plenty of indoor seating. This is a sit down restaurant. Parking is validated...I believe the parking is at the parking garage next door but I didn't park there so I'm not positive. Olivia did a great job! Kid friendly? yes!

Debra R.

Yelp
This place is nice and clean, modern and a good temperature. Unbelievable that all is GF! Loving it. Fantastic food and amazing coffee!

Dayna C.

Yelp
Great service, bright, spacious dining, great food. They are willing to accommodate dietary preferences and restriction. Beautiful brunch!

Skylar W.

Yelp
I recently visited Austin and wanted to start my trip reviews off with my absolute favorite. When researching places to eat on this trip, I came across Picnik and as soon as I looked at the menu I knew it was the place for me. Seed oil free, gluten free, refined sugar free... I AM SOLD. According to our uber driver, this location is new, but no idea how new. It was light and bright inside, adorable aesthetically, and all the staff were super friendly. We were seated immediately at noon but it definitely got busier as we ate. We each ordered a mocktail - I got the picnik palmer and my friend got the passionfruit lemonade. They were both tasty, but incredibly tart - we even watered them down with our ice water. We shared the brussel sprouts to start. My friend wanted the cheese only and I wanted the bacon only, so we got both on the side and made our own. The bacon was delicious, the brussels were fine - a bit crispier than we'd have both preferred. For entree, I got the spring harvest hash and she got the medi fried rice. Oh MY GOODNESS. We were both in absolute heaven and finished every last bit. Hers with the pesto, mine with the sweetness, delicious and fresh vegetables in every bite. The most yummy and satiating single menu item we ate on our 3-day trip, we both agreed. My friend also got a biscuit + butter that was fine - the butter was the star of that show! So good. I ordered the maca pudding to finish, and I'm SO HAPPY my second stomach for dessert showed up for me because WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! It's vegan, and it tastes super light and airy. The coconut milk/coconut whip was amazing and I loved the little nuts/cacao nib shavings on top for a little crunch. Favorite dessert of the weekend, and we really explored the sweets of ATX haha. Picnik is a win all around!!!

Devon B.

Yelp
We came to Austin for a Bachelorette trip and the bride's main qualification was that she wanted to go places that are pink. The need for pink plus my need to eat foods that are gluten free, lead us here. What an amazing find this was! First off, this is paradise for someone with food intolerances. Being able to eat chips and "queso" that didn't lead to my stomach being messed up was such a gift. A delicious one at that. Additionally, the mocktails ROCKED. Second, this place is so cute and CLEAN. It was great for pictures that were pink, but not over the top. Our server was nice and so was the person who sat us. If you are in Austin, I recommend giving this place a try.

Kate W.

Yelp
Went for a treat to Picnik today, one word DELICIOUS Yummy and all GF Great service. We got a selection to share. The Brussels are a must! The chicken was hot and crispy. Need to go more often...

Katelyn D.

Yelp
OBSESSED! My husband and I were doing Whole30 and my parents came to visit that also have dietary restrictions (AIP Autoimmune Protocol). We wanted to go out to brunch, but it's always a hit or miss when you have lots of dietary restrictions. When we all ordered, the food was INCREDIBLE. You can't even tell that it's gluten free which is definitely not always the case. We literally tried to see if they sold their pancake mix or bread mix. (They don't sadly, but if they ever start to, I will absolutely purchase some). Our server was very knowledgeable and answered our very specific questions regarding our restrictions. If she wasn't sure, she went and checked immediately. The ambiance was incredible. The bright colors, live plants, and table setup were all so nice! It was cozy but spacious and bright. I got the loaded smashed potatoes and literally still dream about them. They were sooooooo good. Cashew cheese? Who knew? So creamy and delicious! Everyone loved the food that they ordered and I've already ordered via UberEats again since going before. It was still 10/10 even with UberEats.

Uyen T.

Yelp
Food, aesthetics, & service! We had a girls' day out and enjoyed every dish! Gluten-free meals, unique drinks, and the cutest aesthetics made Picnik a 5/5 for us! We ordered Cobb Salad, Seared Wagyu, brussel sprouts, queso (cashew cheese!), Guac, fish tacos, and French toast. Try sharing these plates family style like we did, to get a sample of everything. Drinks: mule was refreshing and gingery. oxzaca garden was also good! Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. We will be returning to try their coffee drinks and other plates. Overall great vibes and experience!

Michael W.

Yelp
The food was delicious! We ordered the Hot Chicken Breakfast Sandwich and the Bison Breakfast Sandwich. Both were tasted amazing, really liked the honey butter that came with the Hot Chicken, perfect pairing.

David W.

Yelp
Gluten free, peanut free and seed oil free?! Yeah, you're damn right it's going to be pricey, but worth. There are more expensive items than others for sure, but for my harvest hash, Mayan mocha, and splitting the cashew queso, I felt that I paid what was expected. The flavor on the harvest hash was absolutely exquisite! I do wish the portion was slightly bigger, but the Mayan mocha drink was very satisfying. Stevie was our server and she was awesome! The free 2-hour parking garage is such an added bonus, too!

James K.

Yelp
My fiancé & I came here yesterday evening for dinner, and the environment here is really good. We sat outdoors where everything felt pretty chill. We also were seated right away at around 7pm on a Friday without a reservation, which was nice. Our waitress was really friendly and also knowledgeable about the menu. The zero proof drink I had tasted amazing. As for the appetizers, it's definitely more of a quality over quantity but the guac was delicious. Brussel sprouts with bacon were solid too. The Cobb salad entree was alright, was hoping for more food but their chicken was really good. My fiancés entree of the steak, potatoes & asparagus was tasty, with larger portion sizes too. They don't have much in terms of dessert (only three choices, one of which is fruit), so just be aware of that when ordering appetizers & entrees. Overall, we are definitely fans of Picnik and will be coming back! My fiancé also came here before with one of her friends for breakfast and speaks very highly of their coffee too.

Niki T.

Yelp
I have several allergies... eating out is miserable. Feel awful asking a million questions about ingredients, that most staff aren't even aware of....... So this place was an absolute dream! Everything is already gluten free but they're also aware of all the many allergies, so when ordering online each entree has check boxes for allergies! The food was very good. My husband was surprised it was all gf. Cause typically the gf food tends to look a little more sad! The bun looked fluffy and good, but it did start to crumble and wasn't too stable as you ate it, which is standard for gf bread! My only complaint is... it is pricey... way way way pricey. I would eat here again.

Matt H.

Yelp
Ok so I gave them a second go. Once again--Stay away! My partner and I spent 50 dollars on eggs Benedicts that were inedibly salty. My server also ignored my request for sugar and ten minutes later I had to get up from my table and go to the counter to get it myself.

Rachel K.

Yelp
Went here with a large group Friday afternoon. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We all ordered a variety of things and everything was great. I had the summer salad with goat cheese strawberries and grilled chicken which was delicious! Definitely a great health food spot

Valerie T.

Yelp
If you're wanting something healthy that is decent tasting, this will do the trick. It is pricy for what you're getting but again it's a healthy spot. It started off weird when we came in and I had made a reservation over the phone a few days before and the manager said I probably called the wrong location so he didn't have anything in the system. I confirmed on the phone that it was the south location so I didn't appreciate him not being able to own up to their mistake. I would only recommend coming here if it's two people or less. The service/cook/management was not great when I came with a group of 10 for lunch. The place was pretty empty but the meal took almost 2 hours and we were missing 2 dishes by the end of it. The manager gave some nasty looks towards our table after we asked our server to follow up with the missing meals and also yelled at the server for the cooks mistake. The server showed the manager that she put in the ticket and although she should've followed up with the cooks, it was not a good look to yell at her in front of customers. All around mess.

Madeline D.

Yelp
Great food and delicious drinks. They validate the garage the the right of the restaurant off s 1st street. Cobb salad with green goddess, blue cheese and crispy chicken is delicious. Breakfast sandwich as well.

Rohan D.

Yelp
great restaurant that has an extensive gluten free menu. Smashed potatoes are amazing. Bipimbap and taco bowls were yummy. The tumeric tonic and passion fruit lemonade were sweet, but a nice tart finish. Great service and clean, modern interior. Recommend

Barbie M.

Yelp
The drink was weak. Was there even alcohol in it? The vegan options are limited and nothing you cant make better at home. I appreciate that they have vegan options but when they're basic it defeats the purpose. Expensive for no reason. Will not be back.

Mariel V.

Yelp
Add picnik (South 1st location) to your list of restaurants to try. Their (3rd) newest location is huge and as always, offers the best ingredients! Their cocktails will knock your socks off - they were naturally delicious and made without refined sugars. Their food - - all gluten-free, nut free, and only cooked in coconut, avocado, or olive oil, totally avoiding seed oils, was delish!!! I love eating fried food minus the guilt! Their cashew queso& butter broth are all-time fave. We can go on and on - your body will thank you! Book a table inside or out on the dog-friendly shaded patio!

Shveta S.

Yelp
I'm so glad places like Picnik exist here-- no harmful seed oils, organic, quality food... with FLAVOR. Why is that so hard for most places? We normally get the Taco Bowl with a side of Carne Asada and it's always been scrumptious. Picnik has hit the nail with having true delicious, healthy food. My only gripe is the price... it is quite expensive for what you get which prevents us from eating here too often. But we still love it and will always support restaurants that use quality ingredients. The parking is underground in a garage so that's super convenient, and this newer location has a lot more seating and availability than the original location.

Jorge G.

Yelp
Make a reservation if you desperately want to come - either way you'll be disappointed. Got on the waitlist and the food was not worth the wait. Totally overpriced - the food was "healthy" but lacked any sort of flavor. Everything tasted like my grandmother made it a couple of days ago (and she ain't a good cook) - stuck in the fridge and then made 100x as much and served it here. I would pass on this place. There are so many good brunch places in austin. Cheers.

Oscar R.

Yelp
We went when we were doing whole 30 and there were a lot of options available. The food is really fresh with healthy ingredients and I especially liked their bone broth options and freshly squeezed juice selection. The ambiance is relaxing and I like the amount of plants. Our waiter was very nice and accommodating to our dietary needs.

Allie R.

Yelp
Extremely adorable restaurant that offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Extremely aesthetically pleasing environment. Food was good and everything came together quickly. Our server was kind and great at providing recommendations!

Nicole S.

Yelp
We loved this new healthy option on South first! Their entire menu is gluten free! The vibes are good and the aesthetic is just right in there, fun and colorful and modern! We were here for breakfast so we got one of the daily muffins, a coffee, and the traditional farmhouse breakfast. Everything was great! The smashed potatoes were delectable and the gluten free toast was very good and unique! Definitely want to return for lunch or dinner sometime!

Mike W.

Yelp
Was great for a date night. Enjoyed the appetizers, drinks and dinner. Staff was very pleasant and timely.

Kelsey B.

Yelp
Take a step inside that giant pepto pink door to an inviting, bright setting and incredibly accommodating staff and menu. While I find the pancakes and muffins to be a bit dry, I can attest to nearly every other item on the menu being a huge hit with our family. First time in for brunch? Go with the butter coffee and the hot chicken breakfast sandwich. Second timer? Go with the turmeric tonic (comes with a little known secret - free refill!) and the harvest hash.

Alejandro G.

Yelp
Great place to eat. I was able to enjoy a lot of foods that I have not been able to eat since being gluten free. All of their menu is gluten free and everything we had was great!

Andrea F.

Yelp
This is our go to place for healthy delicious dishes and drinks. Lunch and dinner. Service is great and it's always a pleasant experience.

Kaeleigh S.

Yelp
I am a long time Picnik fan and have frequented the Brunet location for the past seven or so years. It is amazing to have a place like this where I can eat and enjoy food without the fear of getting sick from my allergies. I guess that is why I am pretty disappointed with my first experience with their new south location. It looks just as trendy and cool as their og full-service spot, if not more-so. They also have an awesome bar! My complaint is that the employees don't seem as well equipped. Multiple times now we've gotten conflicting answers on whether or not certain items have dairy--specifically the biscuits and gravy, and the pancakes. Originally we were told that the pancakes were dairy free if you didn't add butter on top, and that the b&g were not dairy free. Then this last time, we were told the b&g were actually dairy free and the pancakes were not and had milk in them. After getting takeout, I had called the restaurant to try confirming if the plain pancakes were dairy free. After being put on hold for a minute, I was hung up on. They didn't call back so I had to again, and the hostess again said she wasn't sure and went to check. Then she got back on the phone and said "they are not dairy free; I THINK they have milk in them and come with butter on top". Not only did she seem uncertain but it didn't seem like she actually checked. Upon consulting their allergen guide online, it said they were actually dairy free if you got them without butter. I generally am annoyed by service people's lackadaisical attitude towards allergies given I can get really sick, but I was really disappointed with Picnik specifically since they have forever prided themselves on being allergy-safe. I really hope this location steps up and gets on par with the Burnet spot.

Slavizza G.

Yelp
Service is always great , they have super savory healthy food , from broth to the best potatoes excellent option for gluten free peeps, great coffee and their locations is also pet friendly , which we love

Alica S.

Yelp
Went on Mother's Day with my friend and was severely underwhelmed. I understand wait times (I'm in the service industry) for walks in. But if I'm going to wait I typically have a higher expectation for the food. We could tell the food sat under the heat lamp a little too long. Servers were overwhelmed and understaffed/undertrained. Everything overall was meh. Cute decor though!!

Thomas G.

Yelp
Laughably, absurdly bad for the price point. Let me break it down through my recent experience: - I need a quick, healthy lunch and live nearby. This seems like the ideal use case for this restaurant! - I try to order online. Oops, ordering online is disabled! Even though they seem to be open, and ordering online for their other locations is enabled. - I call, they don't explain why online ordering is disabled but they take my order after I deal with the phone menu system. I chose the bibimbap, which despite being $21 apparently doesn't come with a protein. I add a protein (carne asada) when they ask -- more on this later. - They say it will be 15 minutes, but ends up being 30 -- almost causing me to be late for a meeting. - Avocado was missing despite being mentioned as coming with the item on the menu online. - With the protein and a small $2 tip (to go order), this lunch came out to being **$40**. Yes you read that right. - The carne asada was literally about 3 tablespoons worth. They charged me an additional $12 for 3 tablespoons or so of diced up meat (you can judge for yourself in the photos). The ONLY "pro" I can think of is the ingredients did taste fresh, but I wouldn't even say the dish "worked" all that well as a dish (real bibimbap tastes much more cohesive). Also, the lady I interacted with at the window was nice. That's the story of how I paid $40 for lunch for an item that I'd say is worth much closer to $10. You can go nextdoor to Underdog and get a world class meal with a glass of wine for that price. Man, I feel scammed. It pains me to leave this review as I live nearby and wanted Picnik to succeed, but this is so embarrassingly terrible that I cannot keep my mouth shut on this.

Cristian P.

Yelp
Food quantity for our entire online horrible was terrible. Minimal amount of food. Expect more for this price. We've been here plenty of times but very dissatisfied.

Christy W.

Yelp
GREAT food and ambiance!! Healthy and delicious!! I would highly recommend Picnik!! I will be back!!

caitlin k.

Yelp
*great place for Celiac* We were visiting for a wedding and this was one of the places we tried that we researched was celiac friendly, which is now our new normal. I will start by saying that you definitely should book a reservation in advance before showing up here. We had 5 people and the estimated wait time was 45 min for brunch. We waited about 40 min for a table. The place was spacious, brightly lit, and vibrant. It ended up becoming very crowded after we sat down for a table, which made for a lively scene! The menu was straightforward with a nice variety of options. There aren't enough pictures on Yelp to help you to see a visual of what to order, nor to do justice for the quality and deliciousness of the food, which was disappointing, so I'm hoping to help ya'all out here. I got the Bibimbop. It was perfect with rice, mushrooms, pickled onions, half of an avocado, cucumber kimchi, and a fried egg on top with a runny yolk! The red sauce that came to top it off with was mildly spicy and bursting with flavor! It really tied the dish together. My partner got the fried chicken tacos that came with mashed black beans and rice. The tacos were piled high with toppings which was a nice portion for my 6ft, hearty appetite guy. He had added a side of potatoes thinking he would need a little extra something, but the dish ended up being enough. The potatoes were not crispy like I thought they would be, but rather soft, which was ok, because I love any type of potato! If you prefer them crispier, this might not be the dish for you. Coffee was very smooth, even just black. I didn't even need cream or sugar. Guacamole to start was fresh, flavorful, and light while being a nice portion for $12. Overall, I was very happy with this place and it's been added to my new list of Celiac friendly restaurants!

Jessica M.

Yelp
Hey Boo Boo, do you wanna go to a pic-a-nik? Yes & more please! Picnik serves incredible clean food for reasonable prices and all palettes! And they have a seasonal menu. It's win-win! The service has always been on point, too. Kind, sweet and attentive service. The space is modern & sleek. The food here, let s begin Butter Bone Broth: warm and slightly salty, no shape I could drink a gallon of this elixir. SummerHash is on point! It may be gone soon, a mix off perfectly tender and juicy beef & pork, sweet potato, veggies, egg & a maple vinegarette! This dish is on point and hits all the flavor notes. Bibimap is also a home run! I always order it with extra rice as I found the potion to be a bit small & they were happy to accommodate with no extra charge. The smoked salmon toast... holy bananas, the bread (and I don't gluten often) is AMAZING!!!! They make it in house too. Drooling thinking about it. Also, their cashew queso is incredible and you can get almond flour chips instead. Picnik is a delight. Real Food. Good vibes. Great price. Excellent service. I'm a fan!

Bryce M.

Yelp
Me and one of my good friends went here for the first time last weekend. Unfortunately, me being severely allergic to Cashews, I was unable to try out the Cashew Queso. I think that is the only unfortunate thing I have to say about Picnik. The atmosphere is a bohemian mixed with your pinks and blues. I opted for the breakfast platter which was delicious. The potatoes *chefs kiss* Our waiter was also really nice. I was reading some of the other reviews and I have to agree that this is a great place for Celiac, Gluten Free, or any other allergies you may have.

Carmen O.

Yelp
Stopped in for a cup of coffee on a chilly November Austin morning. New location of picnik on first Street. May have been the most delicious cup of coffee I've ever had. Super friendly service, and vibrant atmosphere. Will definitely be back to partake in what looks like a delicious and healthy menu.

Ashley R.

Yelp
This is a cute establishment. There is a garage to park and they do validate parking up to 2 hours. The service was good as expected! The Brussels sprout were fantastic, sorry I forgot to take a picture. I ordered the chicken tenders which were hot and crispy: I love how they were finger size and not fat and massive. The salad was simple but delicious. It was drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette I believe. I ate every single thing. The lemonade was actually as good as it looks. It was a bit sweeter than I thought it would be. I'll surely be trying this place again.

Jennifer M.

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One of my favorite spots in Austin. The restaurant is always clean. Staff is always friendly. And most importantly the food is fresh and delicious. I love that they have so many unique options that support people who may normally have issues finding something on a menu (sugar free, gluten free, etc). It's a drive for us to go from up north, but we make it regularly because we love it there so much!

Victoria R.

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I literally cook every meal for our family at home because every restaurant seems to be loaded with harmful ingredients. We drove all the way from San Antonio to enjoy eating out as a family. Everything was fantastic!!! I truly wish you'd open a location in the San Antonio area. Check out The Pearl, that would be a phenomenal location for your restaurant here in San Antonio.

Katie L.

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The restaurant is just off 1st, which has its pros and cons. The food is health conscious and they have health aid cocktails and mocktails for non drinkers. It's cute and quaint. They typically don't allow outside food and my daughter has a pretty picky pallet but they allowed her to bring her fries in so long as it was on a plate.

Kirsten N.

Yelp
So thrilled to have a shiny, new Picnik walking distance from our home -- we had a relaxed, healthy and delish Saturday dinner with great service and flavors. Our server Zach was really informed about the menu and helped us select some tasty items. We left perhaps over-full but super happy! Highlights were the hush puppies (forgot a photo), the smashed potatoes, the tomato sauce on our squash pasta and the very fresh Turmeric Cooler (non-alcoholic).

Niqua L.

Yelp
Passion fruit lemonade which is very pretty, everyone wanted to know where I got it from. It was a bit on the sweet side for me even w the ice that I left melt.

Tyeler R.

Yelp
I love picnik and that they're GF. But I will only go for Brunch now -- it's delicious! Otherwise, they charge TWENTY dollars for a tiny box of tiny chicken tenders & $20 for a taco bowl that's half the size of Chipotle -- so sad that they up-charge their lunch/dinner menu so high for such low portion sizes. Also only one sauce option and it's honey mustard? Really hoping they revamp their menu and pricing soon.

Angel S.

Yelp
Love this place gluten free options that are yummy! Great service and knowledgeable wait staff. Give it a try

Nic S.

Yelp
Every gluten free person's dream. All of their food is gluten free including the fried chicken sandwhich and the chicken fried chicken. The biscuit was the perfect combination of buttery, soft, and crispy. The chicken sandwhich was crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. I felt like the fried part of the chicken made it stand out from other gluten free chicken sandwhiches. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The drinks were delicious and unique. The interior was beautiful and created an amazing atmosphere. The service was incredible. I can't wait to come back & try all of the other food on the menu.