Summer is in full swing and with it comes the allure of picnics. The ultimate lingering meal, picnics are perfect for playing, reading, napping, and (of course) eating delicious food. Up the relaxation factor by letting a local restaurant stock your picnic basket. To spot a great picnic provider, I look for a few of basic things:

They offer take out and/or delivery
They are nearby a fun picnic spot
They serve delicious food

With that said, here are some of my top picks for food you can pick up and nearby Huntsville picnic spots to head for relaxation.

Sandwiches and Splash Pads

Head over to Main St. Cafe and Bakery on South Parkway to pick up some sandwiches, baked goods, or their daily special. (If you are lucky, it’s meatloaf day, their’s is divine.) Then venture a few miles north to Brahan Spring Park where you can check out the new Splashpad or play a round of disc golf. A pavilion, located next to the playground and Splashpad has picnic tables if you prefer your picnics to be elevated.

Read my full review of Main St. Cafe.

Visit Main St Cafe

Location:
7500 Memorial Pkwy SW #123
Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: (256) 881-0044
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Huntsville P icnic Spot #1: Brahan Spring Park

Location:
500 Drake Ave SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
Phone: (256) 883-3736
Park Information

Calzones at College

Venice Pizza not only makes delicious calzones (and pizza, and tiramisu…) they also, being a pizza place, deliver. So find a green spot at UAHuntsville and let them bring the party to you! With a minimum order of just $9, you can even have a picnic for one.

Read my full review of Venice Pizza.

Visit Venice Pizza

Location:
6610 Old Madison Pike NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
Phone: (256) 8270-8584
Hours:
Monday-Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Huntsville Picnic Spot #2: University of Alabama in Huntsville

Location:
188 Sparkman Dr NW
Huntsville, AL 35899
Phone: (256) 824-1000
UAHuntsville website

Note: You can see the lake from Sparkman.

Gelato and Ducks

In our household, ducks are cause for a prompt detour. We love to watch them swim and play and the lake at Big Spring Park offers ample opportunity for duck and fish watching (and feeding). If you find yourself in need of a mini-picnic, grab some gelato at Sam and Greg’s and walk on down to the park.

Read my full review of Sam and Greg’s.

Visit Sam & Greg’s

Location:
119 Northside Square
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 533-9030
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Website: Visit Sam and Greg’s online