Picnic Cafe
Closed nowOpens tomorrow 8:00 AMOpening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
1329 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, United States





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Picnic Cafe is a neighborhood cafe at 1329 S 500 E in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving coffee, matcha, pastries, and savory cafe favorites. Its morning-focused schedule makes it a convenient stop for breakfast, brunch, or a drink during the day: it is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. With a 4.7-star rating across 223 reviews, Picnic Cafe has earned attention from locals looking for a welcoming place to settle in or pick up a satisfying bite.
Coffee is a highlight, with customer favorites that bring distinctive flavors to familiar cafe drinks. Reviewers mention Vietnamese iced coffee, including a full-strength option that can be paired with salted foam, as well as Americano and matcha drinks. Coconut Dream Matcha and Lychee Rose Matcha have drawn particular enthusiasm; the Lychee Rose version is described by a reviewer as seasonal. Customers also mention salted plum soda for a fruit-forward alternative. Preferences vary, especially around matcha strength and sweetness, so guests who like a bolder or more balanced cup may want to ask about the drink’s flavor profile when ordering.
The food menu offers both savory choices and pastries. Lox bagels are a recurring favorite, with one guest appreciating the range of customization, while other reviews mention everything bagels and a ham and cheese panini. For something sweet, customers call out the Orange Sesame Ginger Cake and the broader pastry selection. These options make Picnic Cafe a good fit for a relaxed breakfast, a casual lunch, or a coffee-and-pastry break. The mix of drinks and food also gives groups room to choose different flavors and styles without needing a formal dining setting.
Guests describe a lovely patio and pleasant service, and reviews praise the food quality, cleanliness, and value. Experiences are not identical: one review found the service less impressive, and opinions on individual drinks and dishes differ. That range of feedback offers a realistic picture for first-time visitors while still reflecting the cafe’s strong overall rating. Picnic Cafe’s casual atmosphere and varied menu suit solo coffee stops, catch-ups with a friend, or a visit with family. For anyone exploring cafes in Salt Lake City, it is a local option for Vietnamese-style coffee, matcha, bagels, and baked treats, with weekend hours extending to 3 p.m.
Ratings & Reviews
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Coffee is not just coffee here. The Picnic crew offers drool-inducing tastes from around the world. My go-to’s: Vietnamese iced coffee FULL STRENGTH (sometimes with the salted foam) and their coconut dream matchas! They rival the authentic flavors from Saigon and Kyoto 💚 not too sweet, not too pretentious.
food quality: 5/5 service: 3/5 cleanliness: 5/5 value: 5/5 First time trying picnic cafe and we were excited they were open on Memorial Day. We ordered 4 drinks - 2 Vietnamese Coffees , salted plum soda, an Americano and 2 lox bagels. The food came out pretty quickly and really liked the Everything Bagel, it was toasted and had a good amount of cream cheese. We also had the Americano shortly after. Unfortunately the other 3 drinks took about 25 minutes to come out, well after everyone else sitting down received their orders. There were 2 baristas working, so I’m not sure why it took so long. There wasn’t an acknowledgment of the delay either, which was a little disappointing. Perhaps an off day, but I’m hoping that next time I’ll have a better experience.
Lovely patio space and nice service. I’ve come in a few times with my mom the last couple weeks and have really enjoyed the pastries in particular. The Orange Sesame Ginger Cake is fantastic and I like the variety of savory options as well. Bagels are delectable and lots of customization available. Drinks are creative, Kokomo is nice and the iced teas are always my favorite as a tea girl. My mom enjoys their Blueberry Matcha as it’s not overly sweet. There is sometimes a wait, but that’s typical of a neighborhood coffee shop and the small staff always seem hard at work. I wish their hours were a little longer, as I’d be able to stop by more often. Prices also were very reasonable, we got two drinks and two bagels with toppings for $20 which is great compared to some coffee shops nearby. Patio is divine. ☀️👒
My favorite coffee shop in Salt Lake County!! (or even the whole Utah?) I am obsessed with their Lychee Rose Matcha Latte, although it's just their seasonal drink (please make it a permanent one 🥹). It's honestly the only thing I …
Matcha was very mid. I added salted cream ro my drink, but the matcha flavors remained too light—neither creamy nor earthy. The plum drink tasted like sweet pickle juice (according to my partner). The food items (ham & cheese panini and lox bagel) were pretty average too. The biggest perk of this cafe was the space. The indoor area as nice and clean, and the seating outdoors seemed welcoming for the locals.
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