PICNIC PARK DELI, Bournemouth - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Outdoor Cafe in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth Open daily for Brunch & Lunch as well as Coffee, Cocktails, Ice Cream and more Discover our little independent cafe nestled within the pine trees of the Westover Gardens part of the breathtaking Lower Gardens. It is our mission to provide a genuine daily escape for all our locals to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

PRICE RANGE

$2.00 – $15.00

CUISINES

Cafe, British, Healthy, Street Food

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Live Music, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available

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Jamie H-D

Poole1489 contributions

Delicious ice cream!

May 2020 • couples

My fiancé and I have been here 2 weekends in a row for an ice cream now and it’s truly scrumptious!! The chocolate ice cream is lovely and rich, the mint choc chip was a great combo without flavours overpowering each other, coffee mocha was nicely subtle so no bitter coffee taste but the rum & raisin packs a punch, with plenty of raisins and my fiancé said it was one of the best rum and raisin ice creams he’s had! You can tell great quality ingredients are used. Price is reasonable compared to other outlets towards the beach front, with a bigger serving and staff are very friendly and welcoming... highly recommend!

Written 24 May 2020

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London159 contributions

Cafe perfection

May 2021 • couples

Excellent find. There’s no better spot for breakfast or lunch in Bournemouth. Picnic Park Deli is a real gem. We skipped our hotel breakfast to come here for the avo on sourdough & oat lattes! We returned three times to sit on the comfortable seats; overlooking the park, safe from the crowds and its many dramas. We did have a quibble over the charges for swapping fried eggs for halloumi, however it was quickly resolved by quick-thinking and friendly staff. Rather sums the place up, smart, high quality, perfect location. Thank you and I look forward to returning.

Written 13 June 2021

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Donna H

Leamington Spa43 contributions

Wow

Jan 2020 • family

We stopped at this little cafe New Year’s Eve 2019!! It had been renamed picnic on the piste to attract the winter crowd!!! I ordered salted caramel hot chocolate and we sat under heaters with blankets and it was amazing. So good we called back the next day. Extremely reasonable prices and friendly staff. Will definitely call again on our next visit to Bournemouth.

Written 5 January 2020

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sp1953

The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield68 contributions

Fabulous food and coffee

Sept 2021 • couples

Visited this wonderfully run I dependent bistro on many occasions. The location is lovely especially on a sunny day when the pine trees give just the right amount of shade. Go for breakfast and the bacon roll or avocado toast are delicious, at lunchtime the Old Harry Toastie is highly recommended. It's dog friendly, with treats for the dogs.

Written 29 September 2021

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Joanne D

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Pure perfection.

Jul 2021 • none

Amazing food, all freshly prepared in beautiful surroundings. We had the avocado toast and banana toast with coffee. The service was warm and friendly, the location is wonderful, it’s like picnicking in the forest and the food was absolutely delicious. Such a wonderful experience we’re going straight back in the morning.

Written 14 July 2021

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Meg F

Bournemouth4 contributions

Lovely cafe, must visit

Sept 2021 • family

Bournemouth beach gets really crowded with queues outside eateries. We were very lucky to find this place which is just a few mins walk from the sandy beaches. This place is perfect spot to relax and have a cuppa. We loved having the banana toast and cheese grilled sandwiches and enjoying the amazing views after a long day at the beach. To top it off we also had load of fun ply table tennis which is free for the cafe customers.

Written 13 September 2021

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Picnic Park Del... B

Thank you so much! Really makes us smile and makes the hard work worth it reading reviews like yours. Look forward to welcoming you back to the Westover Gardens soon I hope. Thanks again. Adam & Marta

Written 21 September 2021

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Hannah

Godalming90 contributions

Best eatery in Bournemouth

Jul 2021 • couples

We stumbled across this and so glad we did! Coffee was lovely and offered oat milk. Food was wonderful, over a couple of days we had the salmon on toast, avocado&egg on toast & brioche breakfast sandwich - all really good quality and value for money. Also couldn’t get a more picturesque setting!

Written 3 July 2021

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KatyK9

Puerto de Mazarron173 contributions

Excellent find

Apr 2022 • couples

Have stopped off here before just for a coffee but found ourselves in Bournemouth at lunch time so decided to eat here. Order taken by lovely girl who was very friendly and helpful. Our hot drinks were prepared straight away and we both commented on the excellent coffees, so different from the tasteless coffee from the well known chains! Our sourdough toasties were excellent and again different, freshly made and fillings plentiful. The setting in the gardens is lovely and we were able to enjoy the live music which was just at the right volume nice just to chill out and relax and watch the world go by.

Written 30 April 2022

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Matthew P

Brighton and Hove815 contributions

Pleasant Spot with Top Fare

Sept 2020 • none

Stopped here mid morning for a coffee and pastry and was pleasantly surprised by just how chilled it was. Choices not extensive but enough for most people at reasonable prices. Staff helpful and everything Covid friendly. Thanks

Written 20 September 2020

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Picnic Park Del... B

Thanks for the review Matthew! Hope to see you soon. Marta & Adam :)

Written 12 April 2021

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Laura

Southampton12 contributions

Excellent pub lunch with choice of smaller portions for the smaller appitite

Apr 2022 • none

We stopped to have lunch at The Drop Inn & were very glad we did! The food was delicious, we were served in a very timely manner and we were able to sit outside in the sunshine. The outside seating is far enough away from the road that we were hardly aware of the traffic. There was plenty of choice & we definitely go again. The chef was quite happy to change the chips for a larger salad.

Written 28 April 2022

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Sue C

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Mrs

Sept 2022 • couples

What a great find during a short visit to Bournemouth. Set amongst a “tropical feel” park just off seafront. Beautiful aviary and live music on selected days due high season. Hubby was offered sugar free caramel latte suitable for diabetics. Both drinks were perfect. Time didn’t allow food but will visit again when next in the area. Great service and staff, beautiful setting, free dog treats, kids colouring bits and blankets if bit chilly. Beautiful all round visit. Thank you and lots of continued success x

Written 27 September 2022

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Poole141 contributions

I know it's Christmas but the repetitive loud, off key ,Christmas songs were a pain.

Nov 2021 • none

Used before in the summer and went in Saturday on the first full day of the Winter Christmas Decorations. Like everywhere else it was busy but found a table. Very festive inside but the music,which appeared to be on a loop , was far to loud. What is wrong with allowing people to actually talk while having a coffee/meal ? Tasty food, good coffee, reasonably priced so why is it the one thing that sticks in my mind is the loud music? Shame, for me it spoiled an otherwise good experience. Would I reccomend? Definitely, but maybe for me in the summer. If you can ignore the music go and support them I don't thing you will be dissapointed.

Written 20 November 2021

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Barry G

Bourn37 contributions

First visit and will return

Jun 2021 • none

Introduced by a friend. Great setting, friendly staff and good quality coffee and food. Sensible prices especially for its attractive location. Covered are as well as sun spots. Toasted sandwich options show ingenuity in choice and gave new taste experiences. Will return

Written 25 June 2021

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Nidgehammer

Stevenage5080 contributions

Great Place For Lunch Or Relaxing Drink…

May 2021 • family

Wonderful little place located in the far east (north side) of the beautiful lower gardens, we had a lovely lunch in the sun. Toasted cheese, leeks, bacon and tomato jam, plain toasted cheese and avocado with poached egg on sourdough along with skin on fries were wolfed down by my hungry family along with mojitos (for the adults of course) and ice creams for the kids. It’s a gorgeous setting close to the aviary and with views of the big wheel, a perfect example of a business that doesn’t rely solely on its position but offers good food as well. Impressed and highly recommended.

Written 28 June 2021

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tuppers2

Poole28 contributions

Highly recommend this great cafe. Top marks!

Mar 2024 • couples

Picnic Park Deli absolutely ticks all the right boxes. The staff are always incredibly friendly and accommodating in addition to being very welcoming and enthusiastic. Particularly Marta and Aggie who work very very hard providing excellent service in a very customer focused environment. The cakes and snacks are varied, in addition to a menu offering a good choice of freshly prepared food cooked to order. Even that is reviewed periodically to reflect the season and current trends so never feels dated or staid. The ethos of this eaterie demonstrates a keen interest in not only serving quality food to the the local community, but also by supporting good causes and encouraging local enterprises, such as developing young musical talent (live music is a regular feature). So refreshing compared to the big names who just don't engage with or listen to their customer's needs. Well done Picnic Park Deli. Keep up the good work!

Written 1 April 2024

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Picnic Park Deli Bournemouth

Thank you so much for the lovely review! It means a lot! Hope to see you again soon at Picnic Park Deli Thanks again Adam & The Team

Written 29 May 2024

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