Great, no-frills breakfast place in Hampden. Went on a Sunday during prime brunch time and we were seated immediately. Service was fast and friendly and the prices are hard to beat. The food overall isn't anything spectacular, but it is very well done for the basic menu. I got a breakfast sandwich with bacon and cheese on an english muffin, and the egg/bacon were cooked to perfection. Great alternative when you aren't feeling up to a big Sunday brunch production. read more

Whenever I'm in Baltimore, I have to come to The Lunch Box at least once. This no-frills breakfast spot is my favorite incentive for waking up and crawling out of bed. My boyfriend and I call this place "Korean breakfast", not because there's anything particularly Korean about the food, but because of the friendly Korean family that runs the place. The first day my boyfriend and I stumbled upon The Lunch Box, one of the cooks came out from behind the stove to chat with us. Now the family greets us familiarly every time we go and we leave with a cheery "Come back again!" chasing us out. I've never been a consistent regular at a restaurant where the staff treats me this well, and we're not alone in the good treatment! I've never had to wait to get a table. Service is usually very good and the food comes out quickly. I get the same order every time, A6, which consists of two pancakes, eggs cooked any way and my choice of meat (which my boyfriend inevitably bogarts). The dish is so satisfying and well-balanced. Not too much pancake, not too many eggs or meat. My boyfriend usually gets some combo of eggs, potatoes and bacon and digs in like he's never seen food before. I've never left The Lunch Box hungry or unhappy. For someone who loves breakfast as much as I do, The Lunch Box has been one of the greatest finds in Hampden. read more

Service sucks!!! They are suppose to close at 1 but every time I go they are close between hours or randomly closed... today I went to the door at 11:40am at first the lady is outside smoking a cigarette.. then she goes back inside, locks the door while customers are in there and tells me they are closed. Who's running this place!?? Never going back there again read more

I had a breakfast sandwich which was very good! Homemade feel and polite people. I would definitely go back in a heart beat. Great prices. Good location. read more

The food is OK but the service is awful. I've eaten there twice and today was my first time dining in and my last. For starters the portions are small. I read reviews about how great the home fries are and wasn't impressed. Home fries require more than salt and pepper. Usually at a diner you can't finish your food but here I felt the need for more. The waitress wasn't attentive or friendly at all. I asked for a few napkins and was given 1. I asked for a refill on my coffee and literally waited 5 minutes before getting it! Also keep in my that it wasn't busy! By the time I actually received my coffee I was ready to leave. Hampden is a predominantly white area and it was clear that my presence wasn't wanted. I will Not be returning. read more

The Lunch Box - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Just got done eating another GREAT bacon egg and cheese sandwich, always a tasty treat. Lunch is always a good bet because breakfast for lunch is awesome. Doesn't matter if you get french toast, omelet or egg and bacon platter you can't go wrong.what ever you try get bacon, always lite and crispy very tasty and so much of it read more

So the food was actually pretty good. Only three stars from me because they messed up my order. I asked for one breakfast sandwich and two plain bagels to go. When I got home I realized I was given two breakfast sandwiches in plain bagels. So my sister didn't get her food. I HATE having my order messed up like this. So, please go try the food, it's pretty good, but they need to work on their attention to detail. read more

YUCK! Came here on Saturday for breakfast/brunch with two friends. This place needs a serious upgrade/makeover. Now I get it... this isn't Miss Shirley's or some fancy place... its a quick, local dive with cheap greasy food. But for God's sake at least make it clean! We sat down and I immediately noticed the abundance of fruit flies.. I felt like I was sitting in a mud hut in Africa somewhere. The kind Asian waitress promptly came over to us (best part of the whole experience) and asked us what we wanted. I felt like just leaving at that point but the waitress was nice and the girl I was with insisted this place was "legit." So I stuck around.. As we rummaged through the menu deciding on what to consume, the waitress tells us they are practically out of everything but omelettes. When we asked her why, she said the owner/chef is terrible at restocking his own food. Well that's a great sign... I immediately thought to myself, if the owner can't even restock his own food, why does he own a restaurant? And how old is the food I'm about to eat?! I decided to play it safe and ordered the spanish omelette, which was eggs and onions topped with canned salsa. The hashbrowns were surprisingly good but overall I think they serve better omelettes in refugee camps. No seasoning, no substance, no care. I don't think my friends like their food at all either. One got a terrible looking frozen patty burger. The other got oatmeal that looked like the bonding adhesive for bricks. After sitting there for 30 minutes once we were done eating I decided to go to the bathroom and try to poop this stuff out of me. It didn't work but at least the bathroom was relatively clean. Thank God. I think the worst part of this experience was that I was siting at a table with at least half a dozen fruit flies swarming all around me. I felt itchy. On top of that was this horrendous smell of dirty mop water that still haunts me. When I finally left here I felt like I needed to burn my clothes and take a three hour shower. This may sound harsh but its "legit." What a shame because this dive has a great location. In the meantime they should change the name from The Lunch Box to The Dump Box. Maybe the lame ass hipsters would find it "cool and ironic." read more

Pretty divey lunch and breakfast spot. The interior is nothing to write home about. They were out of half of their lunch sandwich options and the physical menus look like they've seen better days. The breakfast menu is all pretty plain, hashbrowns and omelettes, and nothing creative whatsoever. The food wasn't bad, but based on every other con that I mentioned, I wouldn't come back. read more

Very good food here, will come back. I had the BLT, my wife had the pancakes with eggs and home fries (they serve breakfast all day here) and my son had the cheeseburger. My wife loved the breakfast and my BLT was perfect. Best of all, the price was more than reasonable. The only annoyances are that only street parking is available and they don't take credit cards, only cash. read more

I enjoy diners so I figured I would give it a try for breakfast. Had their cb hash, 2 egg, & toast breakfast with ice tea. I thought the food was good, serving size just right (I don't need it huge, don't need leftovers). The staff was attentive and the food came quickly. It was a warm morning, I sort of wished I ate at a table instead of the counter due to the closeness to the grill. There is no AC, so on warm days be aware you might be uncomfortable. Prices were very reasonable. Not much attention is paid to the interior, to me it's a neighborhood diner look and feel. I don't need anything fancy, though my kids probably wouldn't have been happy if they accompanied me. I will return, while in town. read more

Great little place for breakfast. Good food, fast & friendly service. Not expensive. It's a little on the small side. Has a few stools at the counter & several tables. Come hang with the locals from Hampden! read more

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Good, hot, tasty food with great service. Hipsters across the street were paying twice as much for less good food. My favorite spot for breakfast in hampden. And the very sweet and charming waitress doesn't hurt a bit. Great grub. read more

This isn't a place you come to for cleanliness or fantastic service, but it's great food and for an outstanding price. Came here for breakfast and left satisfied. Beats the spendy hipster food any day. I highly recommend, say hi to my girl Heather while you're in. read more

The Lunch Box is a wonderful place to eat. The waitress (Mimi) and cook Mrs. Lee both are very friendly. They know their customers by name and know what they eat and drink. Mimi tries to serve everyone as fast as possible. It is a place where you can take your family for a nice meal. It is always clean and neat. If someone comes up missing, they ask if anyone has seen them. You cant go wrong by going there. The prices are very reasonable. read more

Good breakfast spot. Down South we call 'em greasy spoon cafes. I want good eggs at a very reasonable price this place is dead on! If you're a hoity toity yuppie this probably isn't gonna be your cup o tea. And please don't ask for "gluten-free" anything... You WILL be asked to leave... read more

Cheap prices. Mediocre food. Racist staff. The second we ordered, they complained about welfare creating criminals while they were cooking our food. Won't be going back. read more

The lunch box is what you would expect: a small, friendly diner with simple foods. The waitress was super friendly and taking care of everyone with a smile on her face. My partner got a cheeseburger and I got a turkey Reuben. Both foods were prepared nicely. If I'm around Hampden again and I want a quick, cheap bite, I'd definitely come here again. On a more personal level, I accidentally left my credit card there and they called my credit card company to get a hold of me. I'm so glad that my blunder was made in a place with trustworthy people! read more

Great local spot. Serves breakfast and lunch. I highly recommend the breakfast. Great eggs and sausage, pancakes, chipped beef, and omelette. Enjoyed the Ruebin for lunch. Great service. Hampden atmosphere. read more

This place is the real deal. Best cream chipped beef I've ever had. The service was quick, and Sarah was so friendly, that I felt like I was in a close friends kitchen. The prices are more than reasonable. Fast, affordable, friendly, home cooking. Can't ask for more than that! read more

The Box is a good, no frills spot for breakfast. Come in, sit down, order, eat, and leave. Instead of the pretentious spots in Hampden, I'd HIGHLY recommend The Lunch Box. I ordered an scrambled egg whites, turkey bacon and French Toast. Great meal, couldn't have asked for it better....I will be back! read more

We had a late morning breakfast here on a weekend and the cuisine was very good. The menu was your average type breakfast menu with all the basic options. I had an omelet and it was very well prepared. The service was good and the Staff was very pleasant and congenial. Prices are very reasonable too. The only issue was the coffee. If you are a passionate coffee drinker, this is not your kind of place. The coffee was very mediocre at best. Try this place for breakfast when in Hampden. read more

This place is an awesome little dive dinner. Got a breakfast sandwich (sausage egg and cheese) and it was delish. Definitely returning here. Heard the western omelette is on point too. It's quick & perfect to grab to go or dine in also. read more

Great breakfast joint! Quick service, cheap prices, good food. Great for a Sunday breakfast!

The perfect diner lunch in Hampden. With newspapers everywhere, the Young and Restless on the corner TV, and leftover Christmas decorations in late June, it felt like eating at the drugstore counter back in the 70s when I was a kid. A turkey club, stacked high with cripsy bacon and ripe tomatoes on toast. Golden, crispy diner fries. My lunch companions had the grilled cheese on rye ("the perfect amount of butter and cheese") and a chicken salad club ("so good, but so filling"). My club was $7. It was the most food for the money I've found for lunch on the Avenue. The one thing that differs from my childhood drugstore counter days: The place is run by a charmingly gracious Korean family. Which means that in addition to all-day breakfast and the usual diner sandwiches, Bool Gogi and Korean dumplings are on the menu. read more

Just left here a little over 30 minutes ago. .had the French toast platter. ..delicious I will be returning with my children.... the place was neat clean and the waitress was very sweet read more

The food here is great, not too expensive. It takes average time to make it but you can watch them so you know how your food is being cooked which is always a good thing. Tastes like you made it at home read more

The Lunch Box isn't a restaurant, or even a diner, it's a joint, so don't expect fancy hipster mimosas and brunch. And for little more than a McDonalds meal, it offers the best home cooked, stick-to-your-ribs breakfast around. I've been twice, and always order a bacon egg and cheese sandwich; the eggs were scrambled to fluffy perfection, the bacon was nice and crispy, and the buttered bread and cheese melted together deliciously. The service is quick and courteous for being so busy, but forewarning, this place is small and fills up quickly! read more

Good breakfast spot. Yesterday we got to go. Eggs and choice of meat. Homefries and toast.. Eggs over medium. Spot on. Scrapple. Best I've had anywhere in years. Aside from cooking it at home. Scrapple was golden crisp on each side. Not too thick that you had a gooey center. Not too thin where it is like a scrapple bacon. Perfect cut slice. Perfectly cooked. Seems like this would be common practice wherever it is served. Not true at all. So much so I've stopped ordering it out. My husband ordered for me. The Homefries were good. They didn't put enough onion or it would have been 5 stars. He had a sandwich simple. Delicious. Yep, I tried it. Eggs and sausage. The sausage tasted fresh. Not at all like typical roll or patty restaurant sausage. Loved the price too. Under 13$ with tip. We were more than satisfied and good thing because we had a long day at the hospital with our son. Kept us until dinner! We will be making this a bi weekly tradition. Eventually a weekly. Hopefully our son will be feeling better and get his favorites too. *They included everything from salt and pepper to jelly and napkins ketchup everything one may need in a to go order. Rare these days. read more

I seriously don't know why the haters are fussing over every single detail, but this place is great! I usually order the hotcakes, eggs, and bacon, but today I tried the toast, eggs, home fries, and bacon. This my first choice when going out for breakfast, being close to my house and food at a low price, it deserves more than just 5 stars. Most diners only serves two strips of bacon with breakfast platters, but this place includes at least 4 strips for each platter. read more

Unfriendly service. Instead of a greeting, the waitress just asked "what are you drinking?" Very few verbal pleasantries. I didn't feel welcome. The food wasn't bad but wasn't good. Eggs were made well. The French toast was a good texture but lacked flavor. I had to add cinnamon, and a little vanilla extract wouldn't have hurt in the batter. The food took a while to come out given that there were only a couple of people in there. Then, later that night I got a really upset stomach and broke out in sweats. I don't know for sure if it was due to the food here, but I highly doubt it was from food I had from a different (higher quality) restaurant later on. Kudos to The Lunch Box for offering affordable breakfast options, but major points taken away for poor customer service and under-seasoned food. The chef seemed like he was working hard to get everything done (and is probably a nice person), but the food could use some elevation. read more

Waited 40 minutes for eggs and toast. Everything came out soggy. Kitchen is disgusting - chef is eating, handling meat, cooking - all with no gloves. Never coming back again. read more

My girlfriend, her nephew and I went to the Lunch Box on Sunday July 15 for a nice breakfast. My girlfriend and I thought it would be a good idea since we have had great service and awesome food in the past, but this time it was terrible. First, the order was wrong, the waitress got an attitude stating "it's written on the order, " even though all three of us witnessed what I had in fact ordered. The order was corrected so we ate, the food was okay. The worst part of the experience was we brought our own drinking cups filled with iced coffee and had it topped off with more. When we left, one cup was forgotten, so I ran back to get it. The table was cleared off so I had to ask the waitress about the cup. She said she threw it out. So I waited, hoping I could get it back, she never returned. My girlfriend came in to the place asking about the cup so I told her, she asked as well. The waitress said again she threw it and if you want it back you will haveto go into the garbage and get it yourself. Huh? What kind of place is this? The cup was return to us with a bad taste in our mouths about this once great place to eat. We will never return... maybe... well we are easy to forgive so we will one day go back. read more

Our party of five got 3 omelets and 2 sandwiches. All the omelets were huge and well done and came with diner style fried potatoes and toast. Our hostess was accommodating in bringing sauces on the side rather than on the reuben sandwich. The meat was lean and on toast versus grilled which is good if you don't like greasy grilled sandwiches. The sandwiches do not come with any sides. Sodas and coffee only come with one refill. Unpretentious atmosphere and reasonable prices. We plan to come back next time we are in the area. read more

USED TO LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! Would have given it 5 Stars every time except for my past few experiences. The new owners apparently don't remember anything because they are always OUT of everything. And it takes forever for a meal to come to the table. They have a menu for no reason. Half of it is unavailable. read more