The Picnic Basket
The cup
Long-established family-run cafe on New Elvet opposite Durham University, open since 1992 and built on market-fresh local produce. Serves freshly baked cakes and scones alongside coffee, with a lunch menu of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and seasonal salads. Popular with university students and staff.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.
The Picnic Basket: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does The Picnic Basket use?
The roaster behind the bar at The Picnic Basket is not confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. If you run it, you can add it free so visitors know the bean before they go.
What espresso machine does The Picnic Basket use?
The Picnic Basket has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is The Picnic Basket independent?
Yes. The Picnic Basket is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does The Picnic Basket have cake?
Yes. The Picnic Basket serves coffee and cake, baked on site.
On the Durham trail
The Picnic Basket is one stop. See every independent we hold in Durham.