Picnic Delicatessen in Down

Visited picnic yesterday for breakfast with family over from Scotland. Knew it had changed hands and it was always a good spot for breakfast and coffee. What a change from the Picnic of old, poor menu choice and very expensive for what it is, very poor atmosphere, just not great. We went for the breakfast bagel which at over £9 didn’t even come with a side salad. Food was good but not enough to warrant the price.

Simply put the worst sausage roll I have ever had! Very restricted choice of fare, no menu, a very pale shadow of the Picnic of days gone by. We travelled a good distance to visit as we had great memories but sadly we will not be back...

Sadly scone came with no butter, so had to ask for it. It in turn was traight from fridge and was rock hard so trying to butter a buckle scone proved to be impossivle. But coffee was nice.

I used to come here a fair bit when cycling and was always impressed by the selection of food/treats, friendly staff, the decor, the bustle and the coffee. I thought I would bring a friend on a Sunday run from Lisburn as I knew it had recently changed hands....When I walked in I thought the place had been robbed it was so sparce in all respects by comparison to the Picnic of old. Food selection was poor, with no menu to be seen, and the milk in my latte was burnt. Leaks on the roof outside area too. Sorry, but in this day and age with plenty of nice places to go it will take a lot more effort and investment than this to retain a successful business. Would have been better to delay opening a few more weeks and hit the ground running, as first impressions are everything and I for one won't be back.

Firstly I'd like to welcome the new proprietor's to the village! I called in for a spot of brunch 'to go'. I received a warm welcome and a detailed run down of what was on offer on the menu. I settled for a chicken and pesto (posh) toastie with a side salad and a caramel Americano. I couldn't fault it in the slightest, quantity filling of chicken was generous and the combination was overall very tasty! I can easily say I enjoyed every bloody bite 😋 I'll be back soon 👌

Recently changed hands but went today and was really disappointed in the service, no menus but we were told they had all the normal fillings- had asked for sundried tomatoes, bacon, salmon, and was told aw no we don’t have that! Apparently you have to be able to read minds to order here. Picked a ham and cheese croissant which came cold and zero melt on the cheese! Not impressed at all. The attitude of the girl behind the till was not good. The gent making coffees was better and the coffee is good. But having been open a number of weeks now, I would expect a better level of service- it doesn’t take much to print a temporary menu.

It has been quite a few years since I've visited the Picnic back when Kath and John used to own it I was a regular. I visited twice this week and I am extremely happy to say that Killyleagh finally has a place where you can get delicious coffee brought in from the very well known and highly rated Estd roasters in Belfast who own Estd Cafe in Belfast. Coffee was delicious and served at the temperature it should be served at. I had a beautiful savoury scone which was lovely too. Being a Killyleagh resident my entire life it is great to know that there is now somewhere to go for delicious proper artisan coffee. I wish Steven and Steph all the best on their new venture, they were very welcoming.

A very friendly little coffee shop.

Nice breakfast options, great service and dog friendly.

Another delicious sipper at PicNic..this time Christmas themed. Every course delicious but the Christmas Canapés were outstanding...

Called in for coffee and really impressed by the huge selection of cakes, traybakes and savouries. Would recommend the sausage roll with Ballymaloe relish (everywhere these days) and served with a side salad. Also tried the raspberry and coconut cake (GF) which was lovely too. This and two coffees was £16 which we thought was quite expensive but isn't everywhere? Great atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, and good food, just a little small but that's part of the charm. It was our first visit and will be back when we're next in the area. One star off for the outdoor toilet (if you can find it).

This establishment is our first choice for refreshments in this part of Northern Ireland. The staff were friendly and well organised. In my opinion, the food is also very good.

A brilliant team that welcome you as soon as you step in the door. Coffee is to die for. The menu is varied, beautifully presented, and wonderfully cooked.

Was excited to try here but was left disappointed as the breakfast stack (two potato bread, 2 egg, half at most of an avocado and a black pudding) was small and cost £9.50. Coffee was grand but nothing special unfortunately. Wouldn’t rush back

Really enjoyed the food and coffee here.

As Killyleagh Castle is the final destination for Off The Ground Theatre during their summer tours, we always have the opportunity of going to this wonderful cafe. There's not much to say, other than incredible staff, a beautiful atmosphere and delicious food and drink!

Coffee was average and a bit burnt, service was not especially cheerful, cake was ok. I've had more positive and welcoming visits in years gone by

Just ok, unfortunately the sausages had been cooked that many times ( at least twice) they were burnt all the way through!!

Really friendly people! Very tasty homemade food and good selection! Also very importantly the coffee was good! It was nice to be able to sit outside and enjoy the lovely weather! We will definitely go back!

Great little spot. Lovely food,friendly pleasant staff,will visit again.👍👍

Very good service! They were more than helpful when I said that I am vegan and gave me the most delicious vegan avocado on toast and vegan peach and raspberry cake! Highly recommend.

Was up seeing the castle and called into this beautiful little place. Beautiful staff and beautiful food . would highly recommend if you're passing through make sure to call

Drop in and had a marvelous coffee and cake great coffee shop with really nice atmosphere and eats friendly staff and owner .Parking on street great for lunch/brunch/breakfast and other p

Had a very nice bistro quality lunch here. Good ambiance. Service a little slow and cramped but wasn't too bad.

Nice friendly staff, homemade cranberry sausage roll was delicious. Coffee great. ☕️

Lovely food, really nice people and great value.

Good coffee, good cakes, great breakfast.

Excellent food, great staff. Really good vegan selections.

Absolutely delicious food! We both had the breakfast stack (though I had the Ballymaloe relish instead of the chili jam) and the mix of flavours were just gorgeous... can't praise enough! We sat outside in the sun with a view of the castle.... perfect! And the young girl who served us was so friendly... altogether an excellent Sunday brunch!

Found this place by accident. Lovely food. Different menu. Lovely staff. Highly recommend.

Afternoon sunny cycle!! Just made it for late afternoon lunch.....yummy 😋 hit the spot!! Super selection of food and cakes. Perfect stop👍

Excellent coffee and friendly owner

As always the food was beautiful. We took our two daughters in and the staff were lovely. Even taking part in signing with our disabled daughter.

Been here a few times and it never disappoints. Even when busy like today the service just seems to handle it superbly 👌

Excellent, as always. Try the breakfast stack. Love this place!

Food was tasty, boat cover outdoor tent area not so much

Fantastic wee place. Loved the decorations.

Best coffee and treats. Can be very busy and not many tables..some are outside too...you can take away though. Lovely freshly made food

Beautiful lunch on Thursday good to be back

Lovely everything home made. Lovely place to have a coffee ☕ with friends or lunch xx

Beautiful little cafe and lovely food which was very reasonably priced. We just wanted some hot drinks and buns but you could get some lunch options too. Buns were a great size and far better than regular traybakes! I tried a beautiful vegan peach, raspberry and blueberry cake and it was devine! The kids had a massive bun between them and loved it! Lovely staff too. Would definitely recommend. Lovely view of the castle and the heaters outside were a great touch!

I had a cappuccino with a nice wee lemon and ginger traybake on a cold,windy Sunday which was very nice. Bonus points from me for being dog-friendly (there's seating available in the tent adjoining it for dog-owners) and for giving my wee dog Rosa treats 👍 Thanks for good food and service Picnic 🙂

Great food .. a lovely wee cafe x

Pretty outstanding food and lovely staff. Definitely worth a trip if you're in the area

Great cafe for coffee, sandwiches, lunch and cakes. Quality is excellent and coffee is especially good, the cakes are delicious with generous slices.

The food was excellent, however the atmosphere between customer and staff was appalling. 5 adults and one kid, when the food came all but the child received their meal- the child ordered toast, we had to ask twice for the toast, to be told it was on its way, by the time it came all adults had finished their breakfast. The communication from the staff was not very apologetic. Not very welcoming and very slow service. Won’t be back due which is a shame.

Picnic is a real gem! The staff are lovely and the food is really delicious, especially breakfast! All local produce too. The cinnamon french toast with berries and yogurt is the best I have ever had! The breakfast poached egg stack is too! Don’t miss it!

This came recommended. It surpassed expectation. The tantalising choices, freshly prepared to order, represent great value for money. They were very happy to prepare off the menu a plain ham roll for our little girl, which is very good of them. The chocolate fudge cake had just the right amount of sugar, which is hard to achieve. We will be returning.

Last minute decision.. Wow been a while since I had been here so I popped in today for some lunch.. Met by a lovely girl. Showed me to a seat .. I quickly ordered a Oat milk cappuccino..whilst I looked waht to order I decided to go with halloumi salad with chicken Ohh wow wow wow my taste buds got a quare tickle The flavours where just amazing to every last bite and oh so fresh Great friendly staff nothing is too much bother for them Oh BTW the coffee was spot on . I don't live far away to I will be back with a friend

Lovely lunch at Picnic. As always the food was excellent, service was exceptional. Great to see them open again. Dog friendly too.

Had most amazing afternoon tea carry out, will be back again soon. I regularly call into Picnic Killyleagh, for coffee the staff make your day, so so friendly. Thanks ladies

We got takeaway Flat White coffees which were very nice. The staff were friendly and well organised plus the premises felt COVID safe. We will return again to try the food which looked very good.

We called in over the Christmas period while out exploring. The coffee was fantastic and the cakes were stunning. Very Covid compliant but still had a sheltered area to stand in from the wind. Staff so very friendly. Will be back as soon as I am in the area again.

Due to circumstances created by lockdown I have made 3 trips to Picnic in the last 7 days.The food and service have been consistently fabulous.My very fussy husband was won over by the delicious sausage rolls stating that the quality of the pork was really very good. My foodie daughters adored their hot lunch and yummy cakes.As for me the whole experience was just a great big hug

Very friendly team behind the counter.Everything fully covid compliant with clear signage.There are several benches/tables in the vicinity to have your food/drink at.Right beside Killyleagh Castle so ideal start/finish for a walk around Killyleagh and its very pretty shoreline.Easy walking.It is very clean and a good selection of items to eat.Quick and prompt service.A good range of take away food and beverages.Highly recommended.

Beautiful little deli café with clever semi-outdoor seating; worth a detour if you’re in Killyleagh. Coffee delicious and food (a panini and a savoury French toast) just the last word. Delicious. Good varied menu. Looking forward to going back :)

Absolutely love Picnic. The menu is vast and full of scrumptious hot and cold options. You will not be disappointed if you visit. Especially love the poached egg with smoked salmon, halloumi on potato bread. Yummy 😋

Breakfast was so good we went back for lunch. Creative menu, great presentation and friendly staff. Highly recommended

LOVE it here!The new owners have smashed it and are so friendly. Such a beaut warm vibe, really cool place right beside the castle. The food + coffee was excellent. I had two perfect coffees and an incredible veggie sausage roll. Also picked up some local tapenade and hummus from the selection of local treats which was really delicious. I love how local everything is. They are handling social distancing and everything perfectly.I will definitely be stopping next time I'm passing for a walk.

Sunny Autumnal BreakfastDecided to call in today to see how it was going under the new owners and from moment walked in it was like being back and yet it was so different. A phrase that being used a lot in the current COVID climate is the ‘new normal’ and this is a great way to describe what the new owners have done to it. They have kept the best of the old picnic and have brought their own unique twist to it. And this is even before you get to the food! I had the sourdough breakfast and it was lovely and as said staff were so helpful and friendly even with face covers . They have ensured everyone safety in current conditions and I wish them well in the future. And it will be a place we will call back to and we’ll worth a call. And for any cyclists they they do a wee special for them so if you down that way on your bike do call in! (And sure if you don’t have a bike still call in)

On a recommendation we called at the cafe for a bite to eat with two friends. The staff couldn’t be more friendly or helpful. I chose their own recipe homemade sausage roll with salad. A sausage roll mightn’t sound much but this was probably the tastiest sausage roll I ever had served with a lovely salad and dressing. My two friends really enjoyed their choices as well. Will definitely be back!

out and about today for a 40 miler on my road bicycle and of course one cannot possibly arrive at Killyleagh as a cyclist without calling in here for the obligatory coffee and treat. And what a treat it was too !The goats cheese croissant was simply wonderful and complimented the coffee sublimely.I was lucky enough to speak to the delightful young girl who made them and was able to assure her of her place in culinary Heaven for service to cyclists .Next time you are out and about, stop in here and get one, you'll instantly agree with me.Such a lovely spot run with excellence.

Great cafe for a coffee, cake and a snack Poached eggs are great Quick and friendly service Great cycle stop off, the locals dont seem to mind the lycra look!!

Called today for the first time. Service was welcoming and helpful and the food was excellent. Well worth a visit here!

I was waiting on a friend that had an appointment in the town and I popped into Picnic in killyleagh... Wow!As it was Pancake Tuesday I had to indulge... but first off let me tell you about the staff! They are super friendly and on arrival I was greeted by one of the girls who went through some of the specials and some of the menu options. It made me feel so welcomed. Now, the pancakes! I went for the apple and cinnamon which arrived beautifully dressed with fresh fruit and fresh cream, a sprig of mint accompanied with a little pot of maple syrup making it the perfect drizzle! It was gorgeous. I highly recommend this little place as it will not disappoint. I’ll definitely be back, the food, coffee and service is superb!! Thank you folks for a wonderful customer experience! See you all soon.. Paul.

Had a great breakfast today.Poached egg stack ,wheaten bread, spiced avocado ,harissa paste and salad. Very tasty.

At £3 per friand, a little expensive, a nice treat, but only a fairy cake basically, glad I didnt sit in...

I am a confirmed carnivore but I have to highly recommend the vegan roll and BBQ beans. The staff are excellent I just wish it was a bit bigger

picked one of the roughest days of the year to cycle 30 miles in my continuing efforts to keep my cancer at bay and new from the first pedal that i was coming here for a coffee and a cake. The usual cornucopia awaited on entering and making a choice is especially and delightfully difficult !Settled on the Cranberry & Apple cake which was stunning an along side the double espresso really hit the spot. A total delight.Thanks go to Rachel, Tracy & Mitchell for lovely super friendly service with a smile and a chuckle which on a freezing windy day such as today was just what the doctor ordered . Highly recommended.

I’ve just had the best brekki ever! Chai spiced porridge with maple, banana compote/ fat toast, spinach, Harris’s, poached eggs, feta, dukka and chorizo with attitude. Delicious! Can’t wait to come back 🤩

Picnic is an institution famous for its quality and creativity. Love it.perfect for breakfast lunch and afternoon tea. There is no where better for quality food and coffee.

A small cafe with a friendly, welcoming,ambiance. A good selection of homemade delicacies. Nearly reluctant to review, as it is a little gem

I can't believe I have missed this place. We had a great lunch in a super friendly super great eaterie. Love how they serve brekky brunch upto 3pm. Recommend the poached egg black pudding potato bread combo thing. Will definitely be back. The waitress was a real asset. Really proud of her work place and a super asset.

lunched here in rotten weather and while everything outside was in black & white, it was a Technicolor dream inside.Bijou perfection , wonderful food that is almost too pretty to eat with great coffee. I can recommend everything, lovely people too with excellent service. Just the thing to turn a rainy day into summer sunshine !

Food is consistently excellent. Cakes to die for. We come to this place a lot and it has yet to disappoint.

The only problem with Picnic is that there are too many delicious options to choose from! This place is terrific. Love the way there's always a newspaper to read and the staff is super-friendly.

Picnic is a small restaurant in the picturesque town of Killyleagh on the shores of Strangford lough. I recently had breakfast there and was amazed at the wonderful healthy options on the menu. I had french toast, served with rhubarb & ginger compote and Greek yogurt.It was delicious! The staff are very friendly and attentive, it's a pleasure to eat there.

We have been to Picnic before and decided it would be wrong to drive past when we were in Killyleagh today. As always the staff are lovely and we enjoyed listening to them having fun, laughing and singing along to the radio.We enjoyed a Chai Latte, Flat White and slice of carrot and (something else...can't remember) cake with yogurt. It was delicious! A real treat.It's a great wee shop packed full of tasty treats and deli goodies. Make sure you call in....it would be wrong to drive past;-)

We had a really tasty lunch here. Staff are attentive and very friendly. The strawberry milkshake tasted amazing! Will definitely go back when I'm in the area.

It was a while since I had been to Picnic but I wanted to show off the beautiful village of Killyleagh to a visitor and I remembered having a lovely lunch there before. I wasn't disappointed! The service was really friendly with a great selection that we could see at the deli-counter. I chose the ham & cheese French Toast with beans on the side. It was an inspired choice... I have to admit I expected beans as in the Heinz variety but I should have known better. They cook their own and they were on a totally better level, absolutely delicious and I only wish I could buy them in a tin to keep at home. The French toast was really great too, a perfect match. I think I'll call back this morning and get some to go. My visiting friend is vegetarian and chose the bean rolls which she said were yummy. Since I was last there, Picnic have erected an all-weather cover over their outside dining area, with heaters when needed. It was a nice day when we were there but this is a great idea. Well Done!

The food was delicious. So much on the menu that we wanted to try! I've taken away one star because the place is rather pokey. Food is so wonderfully original, though, that I will be back.

Really fresh, homemade breakfast/ lunches /deli. Generally quite healthy. Cakes superb. The actual cafe is still a bit small, but they cant do much about that!

Nice, small coffee shop with outside area and outside plastic tent area. Had nice coffee, smoothies and cake, all good. Lots of breakfast/brunch things on menu. Good, clean toilets.

Popped into this small, busy cafe for a coffee and a cake. There was not a great deal of space for sitting around and relaxing, but the space that was available was full. All of the food looked home made and the ambience was buzzy and upbeat. A great place for a short 'pit stop'.

The 3 of us fancied some brunch. Picnic had a lovely range of food to try. We opted for deli platter for 2, cheese board and chicken wrap. All delicious sitting enjoying them in the warm sunshine.We took home the chocolate & Orange cake with a side if Portuguese tarts - fabulous Great place to visit as a family or with friends.

Stopped here for morning coffee whilst on a day trip around Strangford Lough.Located opposite the library and very near the castle, it is also well located to easily take in some of the highlights of the village.The cafe itself is small with fairly limited seating, and appears to be very popular.The coffee is good, as are the cakes where gluten free options are available.Interestingly, in addition to the standard cream or ice cream offered with the cake comes the further option is yoghurt.A good coffee stop.

30 mile round trip and a perfect cappuccino and fruits scone, butter & home made jam right in the middle of it made the ride a joy.Great staff, greater food and I can't wait to get back. The delicacies in this establishment have to be seen to believed, fabulous food fabulously presented.Top notch all the way !

Lovely little cafe with a great range of food, something for everyone (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options)! Quite small but makes for a nice atmosphere!

The choice here is really great, albeit they are mostly variations on bagel/focaccia/pannini. The portion sizes are excellent. It seems to be heavily focused on local produce which is great too. I have no fault with the food. It is definitely one of the better places i have tried. Cakes are also superb and often very different to the norm as well. I can agree with another commentator that seating is poor. It is cramped in the main shop/cafe, but there is an outside tented area (open air on better days), but which appears quite cold / damp / condensation-y. The outside area is more or less for groups of 3 or above, as the café is ideally suited to couples only.

Wow... what a little gem!!!! Stumbled across this little place.. great menu we could have had everything. Superb light bite lunch deli sandwiches and sublime “Raspberry Friand” Wonderful service and very clean. We will be returning especially as we can sit outside with our dog. Magical little place!!! A little pricey but well worth it for excellent food and service. Keep it up “Picnic” one of the best places I’ve been to in NI

Arrived on a Sunday am, only available place in the village to have coffee. Very small space, seating very poor, with outdoor seating being used, in January☹. Scone heavy and stodgy. Dishes piled up in sink, behind counter, dish washer elderly. Crockery obviously hand washed. Food preparation area, inadequate for hygiene purposes. Very cold room, not enjoyable at all. Would not re visit.

It was My first visit to killyleagh , On arrival we decided to have a coffee at the picnic which is a kinda delicatessen cafeIt was Cosy and very welcoming. I enjoyed a delicious latte. The display of homemade quiches coleslaw’s etc was fresh homemade colorful and mouth watering. The cafe was full of ambience with everyone Enjoying the “craic” All I can say is I wish this cafe was in my village.

Amazing selection of savory and sweet food. Cakes were delicious especially the chocolate and orange. Great coffee and really friendly service. 5/5

Luckily found myself in Killyleagh and so swung by this island of perfection for a cappuccino and a slice of the most magnificent Carrot & Coffee cake. Service by the young staff excellent as always . This place is a diamond.

A lovely autumn day, delicious moussaka served with lovely salads. An outdoor table and a dish of water for the dog. Just lovely and such friendly staff.

Delicious fresh homemade food at reasonable prices. Not the biggest place but it's quaint and if it's a view you want then go elsewhere. We had a lovely lunch here, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

Dropped in for lunch, super service as it was a very busy time with the car and motorcycle show, lovely staff helping us make our decisions, on a huge range of dished. It's got to be a must if your in the area

Een uitgebreide lunchkaart met goed aangegeven wat glutenvrij besteld kan worden.Het werd een wrap met veel groenten, advocado, geitenkaar en salada gecombineerd met een wel erg lekkere smoothie. Gewoon, vlotte bediening, nette prijzen.

Called into Picnic no Saturday morning 5th August, had finished business in Killyleagh , and dropped in for some coffeeThe outside of Picnic had 2 no tables available, one of which was occupied, I sat on the spare table, at 10 minutes to eleven. After 15 minutes of non service, the owner arrived, walked in to coffee shop after saying her hellos and good mornings, to various people.The side door was opened and she took a delivery from supplier.Still waiting for someone to take an order..The owner appeared 10 minutes later, with a carryout coffee, and skipped off down the street.At 20 minutes past eleven I got up and left. During the 30 minutes I sat at the outside table nobody offered to take and order or serve me ...Left and drove home to Holywood

3 de nosotros nos asientos afuera en un día soleado de mayo 2017 y disfrutamos sándwiches en Pan ciabatta con aceitunas, seguido de café y bollos.Gran ubicación, gran variedad de comida, ligeramente diferentes, en el buen sentido, y un buen poder sentarse fuera, si el tiempo lo permite.