Excellent menu with a lot of variety, including vegan options. Great food, friendly service and very cute spacious place. Highly recommend if you are in Ellensburg, WA. The only slight downfall is that it is so popular in this college town, that the service can be slow. Worth the wait! read more

Homemade freshness, well packaged and served with a side baggie of chips and a napkin! GF bread is an option for any sandwich. I did not inquire about the panini grill. He got the red breast turkey on multigrain (cream cheese & cranberry!) She2 got a turkey pesto panini, I got the Tuna on GF. $30 for the 3 of us. Ordered at the window and then they brought it out. Friendly service. read more

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Fun affordable place to get a quick bite. We were driving thru the area and found this spot online. Yummy! read more

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sandwiches are decent but cheap for sure! i liked the tuna sandwich more than the breakfast one. the smoothie on the other hand was sooo good, fresh, and fun fact no sugar added. there's no restroom because it's a mini drive thru situation .. with limited seating outside read more

They are the absolute best! The food is always delicious and reasonably priced. I love how fresh all the ingredients are and the owners vibe is awesome. read more

In the thunder and rain, we stumbled upon a cute bus house...First yelp review here. This place deserves it. Lived in Ellensburg for two years and only recently discovered this place. Seating is cute with string lights in an outdoor-ish room made out of what looked to be a bus, w/ beautiful tiny flowerbeds attached to it. Sandwiches were yum (made with bread from local bakery) 5/5 customer service, served us in the midst of a terrible thunderstorm. Thanks for the cover and wonderful, affordable sandwiches Lunchbox Cafe! :) read more

Lunchbox Cafe - Godfather and Organic Tofu Curry w/chips (bread from Vinman's) - Cafes Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

I've been looking at coming to this place for quite some time, but it never worked out to jump over here during lunch hours. I finally had a chance to, and I see why people like it so much! They do sandwiches, soups and salads here, and I found out they do them very well. I was in a roughage mood and did a custom salad with turkey and egg. For A healthy sized salad with lots of targets to go out with a fork, with something like $10. They also had predetermined salads for between six and eight dollars. If the quality of my meal is any indication of how good their sandwiches are, I suspect the sandwiches are awesome! The place is very nondescript and just off of a road that flanks the downtown. It was super busy around lunchtime, so I was glad that I had called in and recommend you do as well! This is a great lunch spot you should check out! read more

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The service is great! Everything is very good, especially the GF Vegan soups! The atmosphere is great. The iced teas and coffee are very good. I miss going there!! read more

The Lunchbox Cafe was not what we expected from other reviews. The "sit down" location was sort of a hut with picnic tables....a really hot, not air conditioned, hut. That being said, I thought my sandwich was good, my husband thought it was greasy. We had the Godfather and the ingredients were quite good, it was just hot in the hut and that contributed to the food being less than it could have been. We won't be going back, but it might just be what you're looking for! read more

Love this little lunch spot! Drive through or walk up. To go or eat at the indoor or outdoor picnic tables. I highly recommend the build your own salad or sandwich. Super fresh ingredients and great choices for inclusion. GF, keto, vegan, paleo? No problem here! Enjoy! read more

Lunchbox Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

Excellent food and service! Their Focus on fresh ingredients was appreciated. Excellent value.

Service was lovely. I just was expecting something more than I throw together at home. The peanut butter cookie was so dry. I don't think we'll stop her again. read more

Very hearty and delicious! I came in here around 2:25pm on January 8 coming from Seattle. The lady (who seem to run the place) was very nice and the place felt cozy despite the freezing temperatures outside. There's a drive-thru option and another option where you can walk up the on the other side to sit down and eat at another shed looking place. The chickpea soup, which was the soup of the day, was seasoned well and very warm. It complimented the breakfast wrap that I had. The wrap was delicious! Overall, the atmosphere of being outdoors and the food was amazing! Food was simple and felt very healthy to eat. read more

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The Lunchbox Cafe is a quirky, down-to-earth place. It has a drive up window for ordering and pick up and a little, no frills, covered picnic area with potted flowers framing it. The food is delicious and they offer a wide variety of vegetarian options, such as the beet Ruben. I love their tuna salad sandwich, but the portion of tuna is very small. The service is slow, because there is typically only one person working. I'd love it if it was faster, but maybe we don't always need to be in a hurry? read more

Very delicious, timely. Bagel and Tuna sandwich, both great. Cute place! Will be back.

What a sweet little spot this is. We loved everything about it! The food was absolutely fantastic, it was made with care, and the ingredients were fresh and healthy (the bread!). We each had a tuna sandwich (amazing!) and enjoyed our meal in the little outdoor dining spot - and we each got a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie "for the road," but that cookie didn't make it very far. Good vibes. Good food. Good people. Give it a try. You'll be glad you did!! read more

High hopes based on Yelp, but although the Yelp hours posted as open today, it was closed when we drove all the way in. Maybe update your hours posted to reflect any recent changes? read more

Friendliest service and tasty lunch. We traveled across state and found this spot based on Yelp reviews. Be mindful there is limited parking, outdoor eating only and no bathrooms. Kids meals were good. We ordered a spinach salad plus turkey and a turkey pesto panini. Definitely recommend! read more

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Delicious & great customer service! Yummy and healthy food options! The sandwich was perfectly made and so crispy, paninis here are my favorite! read more

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Great quality food and very affordable prices. I got a protein salad that was top notch. All ingredients were very fresh and tasted amazing. My husband got a panini and he thought the flavors were amazing. We will definitely stop here again when we are in this area. read more

Great little drive thru sandwich and salad place - perfect for when you need a fast healthy lunch. My Turkey sandwich was great, full of meat and veggies, and the missus had a nice salad. Only nit was my chips were just a very small portion (probably a good thing) read more

Too long of a wait. Food was good but not enough people working inside to deal with the line of cars and walk ups. No bathroom just fyi.

Wonderful find for a "mixed marriage," where one is dairy and gluten free and one is not. The food was great, the proprietors friendly and helpful. read more

This place is owned by the sweetest lady this side of the Mississippi! The food is fresh, unique, relatively healthy, and AMAZING! Stop in, they can make anything custom since it is prepared just for you. Try it, you won't be sorry. read more

Great quick bite with yummy sandwiches. The drive thru can be a little busy during lunch times so it's awkward waiting in the small lot but worth it! read more

I travel from Tacoma to Spokane a few times a year and I always stop here for lunch. The sandwiches are fresh, healthy, and delicious.

I have never had anything but a great lunch here! And I feel good eating it because everything they serve is healthy! Not a very big menu, but great food! read more

Cute little cafe right next to the central campus. The food was really good and is one of the healthiest places I found in ellensberg. The owner of the cafe is super friendly and sociable. The price is excellent! Went back multiple times! read more

Lunchbox Cafe - Tuna sandwich, chips, berry smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

This is a drive-through restaurant but it is not fast food by any means. The soups are gourmet and always gluten-free. They also have salads and sandwiches with gluten-free options. Someone really cares about creating this food and it is top notch quality Highly recommended. read more

If I could give this place a higher rating, I would! The food is SOOOO good (I've liked everything I've ordered), and Margo, the owner, and her staff are both incredibly kind! Every time you drive (or walk!) up, they know who you are, and your order. They're so sweet and considerate, and it's just an excellent representation of the Ellenburg community. I love this place, Margo, and all of her staff! Keep up the good work, guys! PS, the lox bagel is my favorite! read more

I'm celiac and felt so at home here. Separate toaster for grilled sandwiches, soups always gf. Woman helping me says a family member is celiac so she's well aware of precautions to take. My friends enjoyed the food, too. It was a great respite during a long trip and we're planning to come back as we head back in. read more

My son and I decided we wanted sandwiches today while in Ellensburg. After much discussion we decided on the Lunchbox Cafe. It was our first time!! It sure didn't disappoint!!! Our sandwiches were delicious, we didn't have to wait long at all and the service was perfect!! A direct quote from my 16yo son " That was the friendliest owner/employee I've ever encountered. She was so nice!" We have our sandwich punch card and plan to fill it ASAP!! read more

One of my favorite go-to places for breakfast and lunch. My favorite is the Tofu curry sandwich but I decided to try something new today, vegan sandwich, and did not disappoint! Friendly service and yummy food read more

We arrived for lunch a few minutes shy of closing, and the lovely owner graciously took our order anyway. With a little help, we chose the tuna sandwich with provolone which was delicious! I could eat their in house made bread for each meal of the day! ...It was that good! Our smoothies were made with real fruit and very good. They were sold out of their soup, so hopefully we'll try that next time along with other items from their menu. When the weather gets warmer, it will be nice to sit in their outdoor seating area read more

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She is back open again! She offered to let our toddler pick cherry tomatoes while we waited for our food, which was really sweet! She also gave us access to water for dogs, which was great. I had the Reuben sandwich, which had plenty of meat, lightly dressed, and great melted cheese. It was on a hearty bread, nicely toasted, too. The accompanying potato chips satisfied my salty craving, without overdoing it on the portion. I was delighted that she had a green smoothie option - the spinach, blueberries, & bananas were a hit all around. So, stop by. You'll leave full, and feel great about the food choices that you made! read more

Lunchbox Cafe - A sweet ending! Coconut cupcake! - Cafes Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

This place is amazing!! Their food is so wonderful, fresh and delicious! The gluten free options are amazing. The kids box is fresh, delicious and affordable! You must stop here!! read more

Friendly service, healthy and delicious food. A great stop if you need something refreshing and filling!

We stopped here for lunch. The lady who helped us was so very nice and helpful. Two of my co-workers got salads that they said were amazing. I was driving so I tried the tuna sandwich, which was very tasty. Great lunch spot! read more

Lunchbox Cafe - Tuna sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

We found this quaint but funky eatery in downtown Ellensburg and what a gem. An eclectic menu from which I ordered quiche and a smoothie while my lovely had a turkey sandwich. All delicious. I noticed fresh baked blueberry scones and ordered one to go with a short Americano. I'm a scone snob and this may have been the best I've ever tasted. The coffee was perfect. They have a drive-through for those in a hurry, but we sat in their open Quonset style hut. The owner was as nice as could be and sought only perfection for her customers. Perfect! read more

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Love this place! Perfect lunch stop if you're looking for a delicious sandwich, drinkable soup, a salad, iced tea, or some cold brew. They have lot's of vegan and vegetarian options, and their housemade molasses rye bread is to die for read more