Very impressed with this unpretentious sandwich shop right near downtown Raleigh! You might accidentally drive by it if you're not paying attention but once you try it, you will love it and come back many times when in the area. Walk in and you will hear Gen X music to bring you back to your carefree high school and college days...all while the employees are quickly and correctly making your delicious sandwich. It sells to the entirety of Raleigh, you've got blue collar workers, govt workers, white collar workers, the neighborhood locals, college students, two women getting a quick bite before headed to a conference event. And, everyone is in a positive mood, engaging with one another in a good way like the world use to be. Like I said, everything they make is handmade and delicious but if you need recommendations, get the turkey basil sandwich on out of this world rosemary focaccia bread, bbq chips (for your free chips choice) and Squirt for your drink. IYKYK read more

Lunch Box Deli - Turkey basil sandwich - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The BEST tuna melt! Extra crispy buttered grill rye bread, Cheddar cheesy, red onions, the perfect pickle and tomato combo for the tuna melt win!!!! read more

Lunch Box Deli - The BEST tuna melt! - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Other reviews have captured the positivity of the staff and the vibe of the place. They will remember you if you become a regular customer. you couldn't ask for more attentive and customer oriented staff in any business. I could wax poetic about their sandwiches for pages. you can't make a bad choice with their menu because very least you can build whatever sandwich you want. what I really want to say here is GET THE SOUP! EVERY SOUP IS MADE FROM SCRATCH. They aren't open dump caned Sisco soup trash. they'll let you taste the soups they have you do get the soup. only restaurant in Raleigh that I always get one of the soups because they're always so delicious. read more

The food is consistently good,it is fun to see all the different old lunchboxes. The Staff is friendly It is 5 stars but thumb hit it wrong and won't let me change read more

Ordered a club on a sub at lunch. It was delicious. After I was done, I was starving. Went to McDonalds to get filled up

Visited Lunch Box Deli again today and everything was just as good as the first time. The staff greets you warmly upon entry and thanks you for stopping by. The food is prepared quickly and the flavors are incredible. This place is different! A totally hidden gem. read more

Lunch Box Deli - Reuben Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I don't say this lightly but, (IMO) lunchbox deli has THE BEST CUBAN I've ever had!! Though the deli atmosphere resembles that of an old school mom and pop's dinner, the service there is on point and the sandwiches there are out of this world. The delicious Cuban came with spiced roast pork, Ham, Swiss, herb mustard, pickles, Cuban bread. The Tampa Cuban was a fun remix the original Cuban and added garlic sopressata. My buddy thoroughly enjoyed one of their special sandwiches, the Banhwich; jam packed with savory ginger chicken, pickled daikon and carrots, fresh jalapeños, cucumber, cilantro, Sriracha and garlic ginger aioli on a crispy sub roll. YUM Make sure to check them out soon read more

Lunch Box Deli - Bahi mi sandwich - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great sandwich! I got the Reuben and it was delicious. And it came with chips. The price was good. I will definitely be back. And they had Duran Duran playing! read more

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Everything is amazing and they get you in and out quickly (and impressively quickly,imho, when they appear to be really busy) I'm partial to the traiwick sub or tbc on a white sub roll.... But I struggle to leave without a soup, even with the weather being hot af, I haven't had one I didn't like and just can't help myself. I don't even ask for samples anymore bc I'm so confident I at least won't hate whatever soup I choose. Nicest and most together crew in town!!! read more

Hole in the wall type place with good sandwiches! Excited about this find - tried turkey basil sandwich on foccacia bread, fresh and delish! Reasonably priced at $10, comes with chips. Will be back! read more

Lunch Box Deli has become one of my favorite places to grab lunch. From the warm and welcoming staff to the delicious home-made soups, my day is simply better because I have been to Lunch Box. Favorites include The Big Veg - one of the best vegetarian sandwiches ever. Not only is it huge, the spices on it just bring the veggies to life. I also enjoy the Reuban, the Basil Turkey, the Curry Chicken Salad, and Cuban. Their salads are wonderful too - the Lunch salad is truly enough for two meals - it is a club salad (ham, turkey, cheese etc.) with 2 side salads such as chicken salad and pasta salad. The space is small so I usually get it to go. I am hoping my office will put in a catering order with them soon! read more

Fun little sandwich shop in an unexpected strip mall. Looking at the menu, looks like they are always trying to find new sandwich concepts. A local business guy walked in and raved about the place and said he eats there daily. Staff treated him like a friend. read more

Came in here today for lunch on the recommendation.Of some co-workers, the quality of the food is really good.The staff are super friendly and the service was very quick.I felt like it was a very good value for a lunch item.And the experience was such that I will probably return again read more

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Fantastic lunch/sandwich spot. Ruben pictured below was unreal! Crew is very friendly and happy to make your sandwich your way! read more

Lunch Box Deli - Amazing Ruben. Love Lunchbox deli! - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great customer service! The Ruben was very delicious and had a side of potato salad that was amazing! Staff were very friendly and I would recommend to anyone looking for a great place to eat lunch! read more

The sandwiches here are delicious -- my favorites are the reuben, basil turkey, and Trawick sub. The soups are tasty and the salads contain a decadent amount of things other than lettuce. The staff is always very nice. Check the marker board in the back for what's new and the soups of the day! read more

Had lunch here this week while visiting Raleigh for work. This is one of the best sub shops that I've been to. Extremely fresh ingredients and best service around. Will definitely be back to visit when I'm in town. read more

Holy heavens this place can do no wrong!! This sandwich is phenomenal!! The people that work here are exceptional and love the laid-back atmosphere! Wish I could come every day read more

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Great sandwich, bread was not stale, tasted homemade. Great portion of meat on each sandwich. Great flavor, dressings were all placed on the side which was very kind (ordered this for our team of 55!)and she even let us pick from pre made sandwiches or build your own, which satisfied everyone'a preference's. All boxes were neatly labeled and organized. She delivered them too, which helped us a ton! Great sandwich, easy to work with and very well organized/executed. Definitely a business that cares about its product and consumer. Highly recommend! read more

This was my first visit and it won't be the last! I tried the turkey bacon ranch wrap, heated on the panini press! 10/10! I'm looking forward to bringing my husband here for the Cuban. read more

Lunch Box Deli - Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

1 month ago a photo from Yelp showed Lunchbox Deli offered Pastrami on their menu.. Well went in today and they no longer offer it. So, initially I thought to grab something else but I had sandwiches from there before many, many moons ago and thought I'd give it a try. Order the "build your own" corn beef, turkey and ham with all the fixings on a toasted sub roll. First off, the roll DID NOT TASTE TOASTED? However, it was the BEST PART of the sandwich. Not sure why the amount of deli meat was so slim? For this to be a 3-meat sandwich there was more bread than anything - very good bread though. My total was $9.47.. In fairness, the sandwich was not "terrible", for the price.. definitely would have selected something else from somewhere else. In the photo, that is the meat on the bottom and I thought the pickle spear would be of value.. Wrong, it had NO snap, crisp or any signs of freshness to it at all! I can say the customer service was up to par and there was a flow of customers. Also, I was told the Pastrami was removed from the menu because they kept having to "throw it away" cause no one ordered it. There is plenty of parking and indoor seating should one decide to eat in.. Small space though.. Most of us placed our orders to go. read more

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Lunch Box Deli is a delightful experience. I had the Tuna Melt it was freshly made and the bread was toasted perfectly! The environment is warm and the staff are very welcoming! I will return! read more

Easy in, easy out, and the food is good to boot! I had the BLT on whole wheat and it was delish. It came with a bag of chips and of course I chose Doritos because they are the #1 chip for me. ;) The staff were friendly and had the takeout order was ready for me. The prices were reasonable to me. Lots of people in my office rave about the chicken and tuna salad so I'll have to try that next time! read more

We love this place. They have amazing soups and sandwiches. Locally owned, which is always a plus.

Favorite lunch spot in Raleigh! Chef salad is a must. Great service and owner is very friendly to regulars.

Everything was great. They were very busy but somehow made every customer a priority. I go there often now and plan to use them for a box lunch event soon . read more

New ownership for about the last year so prices have gone up some between that and in general I suppose. The only thing I ever get there is the Cuban - I L.O.V.E. it! Co-workers also like the turkey sub, and the salads. but it should be noted that the chicken salad is more like curry chicken salad, a surprise for those not expecting it. I cant tell you about anything else on the menu, the Cuban is all I get! I do know the menu changes, new things tried, old things removed, so if you find something you love, keep buying it (I think I had a Cuban at least 2 if not 3 times last week!) Dont know if it is the best around (it was the first one I ever tried) but it is a lot better than the Cuban at Bahama Breeze, if that means anything. We love their convenience, freshness, and lunch box variety! Thanks! read more

Absolute gem! The service is amazing. They take their time and put quality into every order. Very helpful and care about what they are doing. The ingredients tasted fresh. Many salads and items are made to order. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Lunch Box Deli - Number 9 - Delis Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I've had nothing but great service and exceptional sandwiches each time going to this deli. The specials are unique and delicious, and the fact that it's always filled with local regulars says enough about the quality. read more

Awesome sandwich! Even my picky husband liked it! We will definitely make this out to go to lunch spot! read more

The sandwich's we purchase were very good and huge. Turkey sub and a roast beef sub. Chips & pickle come with the sandwiches. We also, purchase Chicken salad sandwich. Did not like so much. Not made with mayonnaise or salad dressing. Had a mustard base. Not what I grew up eating. We would go back to eat there. Give them a try. read more

This place is a hidden gem in Raleigh!! Get the chicken salad sandwich, trust me! It's literally the best I've ever had. I'm not a fan of the chicken salads that has nuts or cranberries in them. This is nothing like that. There's a taste of curry to it which makes it's amazing. The two ladies at the counter were also so sweet and welcoming. read more

Hands down the best sandwich shop! Absolutely love the pasta salad and potatoe salad. The Ruben was fantastic and I can't wait to try other items on the menu. Definitely recommend getting a side of potatoe salad and pasta salad! read more

Finding this place is a win. The staff was very friendly staff and the menu is both expansive and diverse.

Ok. This place is good. DANG good!!! Raleigh lacks sandwich and deli shops, but this one is the real deal. It's so fresh and so delicious!!! And they don't charge those crazy Raleigh prices (you know what I mean). My recommendation is that you kick it off with the Cuban. Then work your way through the menu. The owners are so kind and friendly and the staff is amazing! This place brings in a great crowd at lunch and I highly recommend you stop by and have a chat! read more

1 word- delicious! The staff are all very nice and accommodating! I got the club w/ chips. Will def be back. Def a hidden gem.

I have eaten at this deli for many years. Probably a;,pst 30 years total. The food has always been consistently good and service to match. Their fresh made salads and pastas are great as well. Really miss the previous owners, but the new ones are just as good and caring about the food they sell. read more

My sister-in-law told me this place has the best sandwiches in town, and at first I thought it was an exaggeration. I got the Chicken salad sandwich. It was delectable, and I don't say that often. I think they use some type of curry in the sandwich, and it works so well! This is a must for anyone living in Raleigh. I look forward to my next sandwich. read more

My husband and I go to this deli shop once a week, sometimes twice a week. The owners are very friendly and great people. We love seeing them every week. My husband swears up and down that this is best chicken salad you will ever eat. I have to say, I'm not a huge chicken salad fan but even I think it tastes good! Lunch Box Deli is a MUST try! read more

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A great deli sandwich, homemade soups, and really nice people. What more could you ask for?!