Reviews for Lunch Box in Oakland, CA
This was my first time ordering from Lunch Box, and it was fantastic. I ordered an American with double meat (turkey and ham) on... french bread, with lettuce, tomato, honey mustard, and sweet pepper tapenade. The bread was perfectly toasted, the meats andtapenade were delicious, and it was the best sandwich I've had in a long time. Read more
I'd have given a few more dollars for more. It was good but after eating the entire sandwich I was still relatively hungry. Was... expecting one of those places where you get a sandwich, eat half and get full and have more for later. Not bad, just wantedmore Read more
The Lunch Box probably makes the best sandwiches in the world in my opinion. I live right around the corner and always pass by... them. There's always a crowd waiting outside their storefront. They have picnic benches for those who are waiting or want to eatoutside. It's a great place to pick up lunch and go somewhere to eat like Lake Merritt. All the sandwiches I've gotten aredelicious and the meat is also fresh. They're also vegetarian friendly by the way. I'm looking forward to try their RoastedEggplant Sandwich. I've had them almost every weekday the last 3 weeks. I've had their Roasted Turkey Sandwich, PastramiSandwich, Ruben Sandwich, Chicken Salad Sandwich, and their BBQ Brisket Sandwich. They roast their own meat everyday. They alsohave hot plates like turkey, mash potatoes and gravy, soups, and salads which are delicious too. They have fridges for drinksand snacks like chips and cookies to grab. You can order online. The wait to pick up is usually around 10 minutes if you orderin person and 20 minutes if you order online or over the phone to pick up. I honestly look forward to coming here most weekdaysespecially when I'm busy with work. I bring my two dogs here, Lily and Kevin and they love the owners Jeff and Ann. They spoilthem with fresh deli meat like beef and turkey. Jeff and Ann are amazing to talk to and they remember their customers names evenafter the first time time you order. They say hi to their customers right away as soon as they walk in and they're extrafriendly to dogs. I have yet to try their other restaurant Dinner House down the street which are open Thursday-Saturday Ibelieve in the evening. They know the menu by heart and you can trust that they can make a great recommendation for youespecially if you're the type to be overwhelmed by menus. Sometimes, I come in and ask them to surprise me which has been my goto recently. They have different toppings and tapenade which I recently discovered which is by the way a total game Read more
Super delicious, even for the vegetarian! I got an avocado and cheese on dutch crust and wow, so good. They even have my dog a... few slices of turkey for being cute. Can't wait until I'm back in the area! Read more
The best place for a hearty sandwich in Uptown Oakland. Great down-to-Earth staff and the finest ingredients are used for one... worth-every-penny sandwich. This is the place to go if you want to be full. For me, one sandwich covers my lunch and dinner.Excellent! Photos of the Meatball sandwich. Huge meatballs covered in melted Provolone with veggies and a fine wheat roll.Healthy and hearty! Read more
CURRENTLY OPEN DURING LOCKDOWN This place gives me the warm fuzzies. It?s a true mom and pop shop! There?s something very... paternal about coming here, the owners remember you, it?s a beautiful sense of community. They are currently open duringlockdown so call in an order or order online thru their website. My fave is the chicken salad sando (on Dutch crunch of coursethis is Northern California isn?t it?) but the bbq beef brisket is a close second. Honestly it?s always hard to choose. They?vegot a bomb selection on drinks, chips and candies too! Also, respect to any sandwich shop that offers American cheese. Read more
Apparently the Lunch Box has been around for a while, but as a lunch only establishment I hadn't had a chance to try it until... recently. I'm glad I did, because Lunch Box has some of the best sandwiches in Oakland and is a great deal! As a vegetarian,the roasted eggplant is my go to (pictured below). People in the office have also gotten the turkey and like it as well. Theyhave a huge selection of chips, drinks and other snacks to compliment a fully customizable sandwich menu. Staff are all friendlyand approachable, really cool spot overall. Highly recommend. Pro tip: call in your order, it gets busy! Read more
While there are a ton of sandwich options in Downtown Oakland, ranging from national chains to state chains, Lunch Box is by far... the best. Offering amazing classic sandwiches, wraps, salads, and a selection of daily soups. They also make their own brisket,pastrami, and roast their own turkey. My goto sandwiches are the American (ham and turkey), brisket, and meatball, but whentrying to eat healthier I like the turkey avocado wrap on spinach. My favorite soups are the chicken wild rice, baked potatobacon, and tomato bisque. Also recommend checking out the huge chips and candy selection before you leave. Read more