Tasty and inexpensive: where they sell the best picnic sets in New York

For those who want to escape the crowds and sit outside, collect food in a basket and have a picnic, now is the best time. We've put together a list of New York City's best places to sell picnic sets or essential utensils, whether it's canned fish, egg salad sandwiches, or assorted cheeses, just for you. Eater.

Agi's Counter

Eastern European store Agi's introduced a picnic set with sweet and sour pickles, paprika chips, lettuce and a choice of sandwiches (salad with tuna, egg or chicken) for $27,50. Orders must be placed in advance Online.

818 Franklin Avenue near Eastern Parkway, Crown Heights, within walking distance of Prospect Park

Big Night

This store has a lot to offer for a picnic: pretty wine glasses, a variety of canned fish, and prepared sauces from the nearby lighthouse.

154 Franklin Street, off Kent Street, Greenpoint, within walking distance of Transmitter Park

Ciao, Gloria

The Italian-American cafe offers a menu of light snacks, including breakfast cookies, coffee cake and focaccia sandwiches.

550 Vanderbilt Avenue, between Pacific and Dean Streets, Prospect Heights, within walking distance of Prospect Park

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Eataly

Strolling through this world-famous Italian deli that sells meats, cheeses and lush focaccia will make preparing a picnic a breeze. There is an endless supply of cheeses and cured meats, from burrata with soppressata to ricotta and salumi. You can also order one of the most delicious panini sandwiches in the restaurant to enjoy outdoors.

200 Fifth Avenue between West 23rd and 24th Streets, Flatiron, across from Madison Square Park.

Lekka Burger

Lekka, a vegan fast food outlet, serves several picnic-friendly burgers. As well as refreshing vegan milkshakes.

81 Warren Street, between West Broadway and Greenwich Street, Tribeca, near Rockefeller Park

Pastrami Queen

This old Jewish deli on the Upper East Side sells their classic pastrami sandwich. As well as a variety of other sandwiches, fried chicken, tuna salad and corned beef are all perfect takeaway options. Side dishes such as potato pancakes with sour cream and applesauce are also a good choice.

1125 Lexington Avenue No. 2 near East 78th Street, Upper East Side, a few blocks from Central Park

Roti Roll Bombay Frankie

The Staple Roti Roll, located next door to Columbia University, has been serving franks for many years. This neatly packaged meat and vegetable-filled bread is easy to take to a picnic nearby. In addition to chicken and lamb dishes, this little place has a large selection of vegetarian toppings, including okra, chickpeas, mushrooms and paneer.

994 Amsterdam Avenue, off West 109th Street, Upper West Side, within walking distance of Central Park

Super Burrito

When it comes to beach picnics, compactness is key. Why not choose one of the best San Francisco-style burritos and order it on Rockaway Beach? Super Burrito also has quesadillas, chips, queso and tacos - enough for a long beach day.

190 Beach 69th Street, at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway, within walking distance of Rockaway Beach

Sahadi's

Brooklyn's favorite grocery store, Sahadi's, is the perfect place to make your own dinner with baba ganoush, hummus, and phyllo pies. Or choose one of the saj sandwiches at the grocery store.

187 Atlantic Avenue, between Court Street and Clinton Street (Cobble Hill), near Brooklyn Bridge Park, and 34 35th Street, near Second Avenue (Sunset Park), within walking distance of Sunset parka