Lunch Box Cafe & Deli

La Mesa, CA · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in La Mesa
#15
of 177 restaurants
City Percentile
85%
rating percentile
Address
Lunch Box Cafe & Deli, 8751 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone
(619) 463-4013
Website
www.thelunchboxcafe.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM

Lunch Box Cafe & Deli is a restaurant located in La Mesa, CA. It is one of 177 restaurants listed in La Mesa. Its 4.7-star rating is above the La Mesa city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #15 of 177 restaurants in La Mesa. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lunch Box Cafe & Deli

At The Lunch Box Cafe and Deli our mission is to serve our community fresh, wholesome meals made with love. We create a warm, welcoming space where friends, families, and neighbors can gather over delicious breakfast and lunch, enjoy genuine... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–1 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Chris Amendola · Mar 2025

While back in SD visiting friends we were looking for a breakfast spot and the Lunch Box came highly recommended. When we arrived parking was tight with limited spaces but we found a spot on the street with no problem. We were greeted right away and seated immediately. Our server came over promptly and started our order right away. Our food came out fast and was hot and to order. Everything was good and tasted great. Overall the restaurant was clean , the service was good and the food was good as well. It wasn't loud and the atmosphere was great. We were very pleased with everything and will definitely return when we are back in town.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Sauzalita · Sep 2025

This was our first time here and we all enjoyed our food. Everything was fresh and delicious. The staff is so friendly and the decor great. We will be returning soon, can’t wait to bring more friends. It is a bit small so come early.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Xandralia X · Mar 2026

NO DO NOT GO. I Wouldn’t recommend. The potatoes were sooo bland and chalky that no amount of salt and pepper made them edible. The biscuits and gravy were bad, it wasn’t even a biscuit, and the gravy had a weird flavor about it. The ham steak was really fatty and couldn’t be chewed. The prices are way too high for what is being sold. $32 for two plates. NO THANKS

★★★★☆ 4.0 Henry Gallardo · Jan 2026

Small local diner with a great breakfast, loved their pancakes. Food servers ard super friendly and efficient, always great service. Visit these local diners instead of the Denny's, IHOP'S corporate types with their subpar food. Support the local small business types instead.

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris Peila · Jul 2025

Great vibe. Homemade goodness served with love and care. You feel welcomed, your business valued, and part of the community here. I’ll be back, and soon! Enjoy!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee shopDeliLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantSalad shopSandwich shop

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