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Building the perfect picnic with food from local London restaurants

Illustration of two people having a picnic under a tree.
Image Credit: Dylan Charette

With limitless activities and scenic areas to explore, it only feels right to make a perfect picnic kit for a perfect day out in the beautiful Forest City of London.

Food — Black Walnut Bakery and Café

724 Richmond Street and 134 Wortley Road

Black Walnut is a wonderful start to crafting the perfect picnic. With bread baked fresh daily, you can have the option of ordering a loaf of bread ahead of time and making sandwiches at home or walking into the shop and ordering a delicious ham and cheese sandwich.

“Chil Frozen Yogurt Bar declares they have Canada’s largest topping bar for all of your 120+ topping needs.”

Drinks — Sugar Marmalade

735 Wonderland Road N

With the need for a delicious drink to go with your sandwich, Sugar Marmalade is the place to go. Specialty drinks include Dalgona whipped coffee milk tea, creamy strawberry milk tea, Italian sodas, and much more. With a variety of sweet drinks to choose from, your picnic will surely be a hit.

Snacks — Chung Chun

750 Richmond Street

What’s a picnic without some snacks? Chung Chun rice dogs offer a variety of meat lovers and vegetarian Korean-style hot dogs. With the choice to top your dog with sweet potatoes, ramen chips, flakes, and a list of sauces, you can’t go wrong with this incredible street snack.

Treats — Chil Frozen Yogurt Bar

620 Richmond Street

Finishing off a delicious day requires a tasty treat. Chil Frozen Yogurt Bar declares they have Canada’s largest topping bar for all of your 120+ topping needs. End your picnic eats with a glorious slice of cheesecake, a warm slice of pie, or of course, a bowl of frozen yogurt.

The possibilities are endless to explore and find local eats in your London community!