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    The Lunchbox

    3.6 (142 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners
    Open 6:30 am - 2:15 pm

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    THE LUNCHBOX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Andy L.

    The place for a good, cheap breakfast when in Tallahassee. Good food, good service. dine in for order to go.

    Corned beef hash and eggs
    Cansu D.

    I had 'lunchbox special breakfast' and my friend has the 'corned beef hash' (see photos for sides). The food was really good! The ambiance is better than most breakfast places, if you enjoy watching the street and sitting outside, there's no better spot than this. It might be harder to recommend for the summer months, but around March-April, the outdoor seating is quite pleasant. The service was a bit slow, but understandable given the crowd.

    Aug-2023 Menu
    Sushi M.

    The service was great. Food was delicious and the coffee was perfect. Not weak and very hot. The guy and the girl that were waiting on the patrons were great. The place could use a little sweeping but I get that like in most place, they are short on staff.

    Blueberry pancakes!
    Rachel W.

    It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's a real gem! It's unfortunate and annoying that people are leaving poor reviews for things that are completely out of the restaurants control, like door dash delivery drivers or the nearby parking. My partner and I showed up right at 6:30 when they opened, and had our choice of table. our service was quick and friendly. The food was delicious. We both got our own omelets and then a stack of blueberry pancakes to share. We got orange juice and iced coffee to drink. Give them a try, and it seems like a good idea to get there early, if you don't want to wait.

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    Amanda H.

    I have been enjoying this establishment since it opened in 1999. This is your hometown, super comfortable place to get a bite. The prices are so great. The food is even better. Today, I ordered the short stack regular, short stack with chocolate chips, two egg breakfasts with Hash browns and toast, and the special with two eggs, bacon, hash Browns, and toast. The server was really friendly and loved the conversations going with all her regulars. The diner is an old gas station and the owner has decorated it with old school lunchboxes. From the outside, it looks tiny. Once inside it really opens up. The cute breakfast mural in the back is fun for pictures with friends and family. Now back to the food, as expected it came out fast, hot and like ordered. The food was tasty and brings memories of family breakfasts. The over easy eggs were cooked perfectly. The bacon was crispy and not burnt. The hash browns were savory and perfect crisp. The pancakes are sooo goood. I will always come here. The other chain breakfast places have nothing on this place. They don't need to dress it up like Pinterest to get people to come in. The parking lot is always full because it is reliable. You know that good food and good service will happen.

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    5 months ago

    Congrats to this place for opening EARLY On sundays and opening EARLY. yummy breakfast and pancakes. Loved it!

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    9 months ago

    BEST RESTRUANT EVER. so so good food. suoer sweet workers. a great place for kids and pets and big parties!!

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    Food is good and affordable. Service has always been fabulous. Relaxed atmosphere. Always crowded.

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    Amazing food & prices . Great place for a casual bite breakfast & lunch. Would recommend to others looking for good food.

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    our waiter sucked. asked for the check 3 times and he chose to ignore us each time. food was great but server ruined whole experience.

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