Lunchbox LIC
“I haven't tried the pulled pork sandwich but will definitely return especially after the guy next to me ordered it.”
“One is yummier than the other so it's a win win regardless of what you order, the pulled pork and grilled cheese are two of my favorites.”
“Chris, the owner, told me they just came out the oven so I got a croissant while I waited.”
Lunchbox LIC
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
7 reviews
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In a commercial world, this place is a diamond in the rough. A very modern and vibrant little cafe-ish vibe in the middle of a world of flashy car dealerships, retail, and apartments. The few times I've been here, the sandwiches, salads, pastries, coffee and drinks were all great.
I want to give a shout out to my lunch lineup today which is my favorite so far. Ssooooooo delicious. Pulled pork sandwich and (without onions cuz I don't like onions) and nescafe frappe. OMG. Once the plate comes, you can see the pulled pork oozing out of the sandwich and you have to remind yourself you're in public and you can't just stuff the whole thing into your mouth. Pork is soft and tender and probably good just by itself. But mix it with the spicy mayo and honey BBQ sauce and it takes an ordinary pulled pork sandwich to another level. Frappe was very refreshing. Having a Cypriot boyfriend, I can say this frappe was legit. Boyfriend had the mama's burger and fries. I had a bite and it was very good too- has more flavor than your traditional American burger.
Other great mentionables I've tried: chocolate chip cookies, brownies, chocolate croissants, sausage sandwich, brisket sandwich, and citrus salad.
We tried the pull pork sandwich, it wasn't dry like how other people commented. It tasted fine. I had the brisket sandwich the meat was great, a little too much butter on my bread but still it was good.
The bakery stuff wasn't so good. I had a plain crossaint that tasted dry. The almond crossaint was ok after I asked them to toast it.
The place is very clean. 4 small tables and a tiny bathroom. I had to admit I was thrown off to tip or not to. The plastic silverware was self serve, and we picked up our first order of food, but the guy brought us our sandwiches and didn't check in on us again. We cleaned the table and dumped the trays out. So I honestly had to text 6 people to see if it was necessary to leave a tip or not on the table. I got thrown off with him bringing out a tray for us.
I hate to be the person to say bad things about a new business, I am all about supporting local businesses, I would rather go further to a mom and pop shop over going a block away to an Olive Garden any day. But if you serve an inferior product, I will give my two cents. I think the setup is great and very inviting. It seems like a cool place to grab lunch, enjoy a coffee and pastries, etc. With that sad, I was underwhelmed by the quality of the baked goods and the sandwich I had. I know a new business takes time to work out the kinks, but I was disappointed
The food:
Brownie- The brownie was pre-wrapped at the counter. The brownie was weird, it should have been softer, not sure if it was old or not, it also had this off putting aftertaste. I didn't like it.
Chocolate Chip Cookie- I think the cookie was too flat and weirdly enough, it was oddly chewy and crunchy at the same time.
Pulled Pork- honey BBQ pork, extra sharp Vermont cheddar, sliced onions & spicy mayo on white sourdough. The pulled pork was dry and on the chewy side. The cheddar, onion and spicy mayo were great. The sourdough was oddly hard. yelp.com/user_local_phot…
Cute little spot two blocks away from my office, seating for about 10 inside. Fresh pastries looked amazing but my mother and I both opted for the pulled pork sandwich with cheddar and a side of fries. I asked for a side of feta to throw on top of them also. We ordered the Food to go and it took about 20 minutes to come out which was a little too long to us. The bread was a bit hard, as my mom said she would have preffered the sandwich on a soft roll or hamburger bun. We both liked the flavor of the sandwhich and the fries were tasty. Was upset that they didnt have any soups – maybe next time.
So happy that this place finally opened! Finally a place near 34th ave where you can get a good cup of espresso. The coffee here is super strong and brewed fresh, and the bacon egg and cheese sandwich that I ordered was one of the best that I've had (and I've eaten a lot of BEC's in my day). No wifi yet but the owner says that it's in the works. I really wish this place stayed open later! They're only 7-4 right now, but I would totally stop in and get one of their delicious sandwiches (they even have pulled pork) or affordable salads (6 bucks and change) for dinner if the hours were at least until 8. I hope this place sticks around!
Friend and I came in here for the first time for a quick inexpensive Saturday morning breakfast before some holiday shopping. This place is an inviting, not so over the top, casual place to come in for a quick bite or hang out with your laptop and get some work done. The sunlight poured in and made this quaint lunchbox seem even more bright and spacious.
The service was polite and accommodating by the staff behind the counter. There is no table service, but once you place your order at the counter, they'll bring it to you if you plan on staying. You pay at the register after you're done.
We both ordered breakfast sandwiches to our liking. While everything tasted fresh and well prepared, we both agreed the food was bland and lacked basic seasoning which I was a little disappointed by. Especially since my friend trusts me to always select a great spot to eat!
All said and done, I will give this establishment another try. We have to show some love and support to the smaller, off the beaten path, local businesses!
Love supporting local businesses and this place scores big points for cuteness and friendly service. I think I should have tried it for lunch rather than breakfast however. The home fries felt like they might have come from a frozen package rather than chopped fresh. I could be wrong, but something was off with those. The cheese in the omelet was Velveeta. Opting for some real shredded cheddar would be an improvement. And that last point right there kind of captures my whole take on the place. Just make a few tweaks and food upgrades and it'll really start to shine as local go-to. Fresh OJ instead of boxed. Real cheese instead of cheese product. Fresh potatoes. Et cetera. Stuff like that and you got 4 stars. A+ for cute and cozy factor.