Lunch Box

I come here every weekend for either a benedict or a sandwich melt and I’m never disappointed.
The benedict sauce is probably the best I’ve ever had, I usually stay away from bennys because of the sauce so that’s a big deal for me. Everything on the menu is great though, my fiancé says that the pancakes here are the only ones he can eat without syrup — he still lathers it on though.
Try the banana bread with their homemade strawberry jam!!!

Came here for lunch about half an hour ago due to the great reviews.
Ordered a calypso, small cupcake and a veggie and cheese sandwich, came to $ 14.00. The machine asked for a tip, so I felt obligated to leave a 15% tip.
Cupcake was stale, drink was fine. (pre packaged so I wouldn’t doubt it.) when I got the sandwich the bread was rock hard, and they forgot the cheddar. The description said lettuce, tomato, mayo, cheddar and cucumber. When I got it it also had carrots, onion and bean sprout which I was not fond of. I sent it back asking for it not toasted and only what the description said. They made it again with still carrots and onion on it.
I asked for a refund because at this point my whole lunch was wasted on this overpriced sandwich. She gave me back $ 7.50 which is what the sandwich costed, but kept the tip.
So I paid $ 10.00 for a stale cupcake, a calypso and a waste of my time. Not happy. Usually Unilocalers steer me in the right direction but this time you guys failed me! :(

Really good service. Nice and simple breakfast and fair prices. Good to bring your family your significant other and even your friends. I’ll be defiantly coming back.

A favourite place for me to take the kids on a weekend! It can get very busy for breakfast so I’d recommend coming early or planning for a brunch arrival. The staff are super friendly and make the experiencing that much more enjoyable!

This is a friendly little coffee shop on Bloor a few steps from Kipling station. The coffee is decent and the sandwiches are great. I tried the egg and peameal bacon which was nice but quite small. Next time I tried the roast beef which was delicious with the crunchy red onion and horseradish on whole grain bread. The soup looks good and probably worth a try. If you’re in the area it is a solid place to visit for a coffee and snack.

I ordered the grilled veggie and hummus sandwich. The sandwich was good, but nothing spectacular. It was what you would expect from a grilled veggie and hummus sandwich.
It was quite small, though, and came to over $ 7. The servers and people were nice. But after paying more than $ 7 for a tiny sandwich, and trying to fight off the flies and the wasp, I kind of regretted I regretted not going to the Subway nearby.
I don’t think I’ll come again.

This is a pretty typical casual restaurant. There’s nothing really unique on the menu but that’s okay because the food is decent. The sandwiches are decently large. Some of them seem a bit expensive for what you get though. Service seemed kind of confused at times but they were friendly. The place is a tight fit though so don’t think of bringing a large group here. This is a take out and go sort of place.

I moseyed on into this place for the first time yesterday, because the window signs told me there would be some healthy options available inside. I was immediately greeted and assisted by the super friendly staff, who helped navigate me through the menu options. I settled on the Avocado Brie Tomato Sandwich ($ 5.95), which was put together on the spot with lots of care and attention. So yummy. I also appreciated the super homey feel inside… I’d love to come back for a brunch sometime, or for their all-​day breakfast. I’m a fan, Lunch Box!

The service was friendly.
I was hoping for a fresh, healthy lunch but food I ordered– a soup and a salad– was very very mediocre.

The Lunch Box is a place where you can get a super hearty meal that will leave you feeling nourished because it is made fresh, in-​house by great people. Their soups, sandwiches and salads are so fantastic. I am so grateful to have such a great place right next door.

The Lunch Box is an affordable, solid restaurant option wedged between High Park Village and Roncie. This location is great, especially if you just want a bite to eat during a day spent in High Park.
The staff are friendly and fast and the food is reasonably priced for its quality, however the seating arrangement in the restaurant gets very tight when it starts filling up. Our brunch at The Lunch Box was spent wedged beside a couple who were fuming over some bad decisions made the previous night. In other words, its not a great restaurant for big groups.
Due to the limited seating, I recommend grabbing your lunch to go, as the sandwiches are well worth the price, especially in that location!

A consistently good, friendly and fast restaurant. Family friendly and inexpensive. What’s not to like?

A sweet little place by High Park. Did not spend too much time here but the little time that I did spend was very pleasant. Ordered two sandwiches, and waited in a atmosphere with both friendly employees and patrons. Was also offered a free piece of delicious banana cake. Will come here again.

Went here for breakfast. Omelets and coffee were decent, large portion sizes, but no free refills on the coffee, as in similar priced places offering similar menus! The hash browns (home-​fries) were excellent according to my friend!
The service of the staff was very friendly and accommodating, but the service of what seemed to be the owner/​boss was pretty rude. (as other reviewers have commented).
She was very abrupt and glared at me, which made me feel very uncomfortable. Other reviewers remarked on this, and it’s easy to see what they mean. WHen we paid the bill seemed to be trying to be friendly though, so maybe for a tip. or maybe it’s just the way she is… I’ll be going to Sunset next time though!

3.75 stars
This place doesn’t really qualify as a greasy spoon or a diner, but it’s breakfast special is called «The Greasy Spoon», so it counts!
Actually, the «Greasy Spoon Jr.», at 5.95, contains 2 XL eggs, choice of side, home fries and toast”. The «Greasy Spoon Sr.» contains the same as the Jr… only bigger. Makes sense.
The meat options (bacon, sausage etc.) qualifies as the «side», as does a home made fruit salad, which I had. Nice!
Order at the counter, take a seat and the friendly staff will deliver your food. Coffee is self serve, but bottomless!
Definitely more of a café than a diner vibe, but the breakfast fits the bill!

I came in here for a quick sandwich after seeing it across the street from the Petro Canada I was at. I went for their grilled veggie and hummus sandwich on brown toast and it was love at first bite.
It’s missing half a star because it could do with just a bit more add on options, a slightly more exciting menu (most of the menu items seem very standard even though I would assume they are all as tasty as mine was).
There is free wifi (I didn’t try it out as I didn’t want to spend too much time there and risk my vehicle getting towed being parked at the gas station), very friendly service, enough seating space and an overall cute-​sy feel to this place for it to be a place I would recommend for anyone looking for a light meal in the area.

This place has a pretty good value proposition. Lots of homemade food for a low price point. The only caveat was it took way too long for our food.
Pancakes 1 are ½ wholewheat and can come with blueberries for an extra buck ($ 6.95)
Pancakes 2 are ½ wholewheat and come with a side (breakfast meats+hashbrowns), 2 eggs and toast ($ 8.95).
Coffee not included.
Staff friendly. Good neighborhood spot.
Lots of treats like bread pudding, pie, and gluten free snacks.
They accept credit and debit.

Ordered: Pancake Breakfast II which includes a fruit parfait and 2 pancakes (upgraded to blueberry pancakes for an extra $ 1)
Atmosphere: Cozy little cafeteria-​style diner place with friendly staff. You order upfront and take a seat and they’ll bring you the food. Had a nice window seat gazing outside the
Concern: a piece of the honeydew tasted weird… and there were only 2 pancakes. I mean, for the price you pay, $ 11.25, I think there should be a minimum of 3 pancakes. I mean, for me the two pancakes were just right, meaning not too full, but not left feeling for another craving. Still, I’m sure for most people 2 pancakes would not be enoug especially if I were a male with a bigger appetite or something.
Verdict: Lots of blueberries in your pancakes. Texture was nice and fluffy with blueberries in every. single. bite. which I loved! And I absolutely –LOVE–
maple syrup so I had to drown that shit in that cholestrol-​cloggin’ goodness. By its’ side was a big bowl of fruit parfait, bigger than I expected. It had grapefruit, granny smith apples, oranges, honeydew melon, dried cranberries, granola and of course, yogurt. It was very delicious. Felt less guilty eating that after consuming so much maple syrup. A bit pricey, but the food was delicious. I’d definately go back.
3.5

If you’re slowly re-​entering the world of solid foods after a horrifying, crippling, willpower-​draining, week-​long strep-​isode (shoutout to Adrian B), leave it to none other than Mama Lunch Box to take care of your ailing digestive system and sore lymph nodes with comfort food in the form of: MAC & CHEESE!
Today’s special ($ 6) was just the thing I needed for my re-​introduction to the land of the living. It beckoned from the moment I saw its name etched on the menu board out front. It was velvety smooth, incredibly creamy and 100% homemade… precisely the right remedy for my sore throat and somewhat impaired chewing technique.
As always the staff at Lunch Box was super friendly and personable. All of the girls working the counter are very beautiful, stylish and chatty. They seem to know every customer and make meaningful conversation with everyone that walks through the door. You get a real neighbourhood-​y feeling when you’re inside.
Thanks for another kickass meal made with love, Lunch Box!

When I’m away on weekends from Toronto it’s their hollandaise I crave. Their sauce, like so many things at the Lunch Box, is whipped up from scratch and turned into yummy wholesome perfection. So many great things to get, either to stay or on-the-go…salads, homemade soups, sandwiches, fresh-​baked banana bread… I could go on. This great neighborhood place fills up fast on weekends. Everyone from tiny tots to your granny-​next-​door loves it, so why shouldn’t you?
Since breakfast is served up all day my suggestion is you grab some java (Reunion Island) and a breakfast sandwich then cross the street to High Park and find a nice sunny bench where you can savour the goodness and the sunshine.