I can't figure out how they make the chicken salad but it's always great. You can either order from the menu or just request what you want and they will fairly adjust the price. I usually ask for a scoop of chicken salad with a scoop of fruit salad. Really fresh ice tea that's especially good. All the bread comes from next door from the Rooster Bakery. I have also ordered take out for business meetings and everyone's meal comes in its own nice white box. They are spot on every time! read more

My wife and I stopped in on Sunday to see what all of the hype was about. The Lunch Box is nestled down a small alleyway on Camp Bowie, next to Jakes. You'll know you've found the place when you're greeted with a random green door. It's actually quite "cute" to be honest. We were seated promptly by our waitress who took our drink orders almost immediately. My wife had a water and I decided on their unsweet tea. Instead I received a peach mango tea, I would have asked for the order to be corrected had it not tasted so good. I ordered a Chicken Salad Sandwich with avocado, onions, tomatoes and american cheese, while my wife order the Stuffed Avocado with Chicken Salad. Our food was out pretty quick and we were stunned by how "fresh" everything was. The food was both tasty and filling. We both decided that it would likely become a spot we'd return to often. The service was very polite and knowledgeable of the menu. My order was actually exactly what our waitress recommended. My wife's order was one of the many gluten-free options they have, so we loved that. They do free mimosas on Sunday, so my wife and I might take advantage of that next time. I'd certainly suggest this place for anyone whose looking for a cheap, healthy and fresh meal. read more

The Lunch Box - Chicken Salad Sandwich - New American Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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What a neat find! I was feeling kind of down because I went to return a book to the Ridglea library and found out I had another one overdue...with no idea at all where this thing might be...and I stumbled upon this little gem. I love a big, fancy meal and a fun night out on the town as much as the next girl, but for a quick lunch at a local place, this was just the ticket. The bright yellow and green paint really perked me up! I tried the quiche, with a cup of soup and fresh fruit (all for around $10) and I was very pleased. The quiche had a nice texture, not too spongy, and tasted homemade. And I highly recommend the coconut pie! Totally worth the $3. If you are a coconut fan, you will appreciate the distinct but subtle buttery, rich, coconut flavor infused in this dessert. read more

In my heart of hearts, I already know that I love this place. What first floored me were the colors. Green and yellow, everywhere. Might seem preppy, but here the colors translate as "cheery". If you like the Golden Girls, you'll like this place too. Rose, Sophia, Dorothy, and Blanche would definitely make themselves at home at the Lunch Box. :-) Make your way to this cozy, hidden lunch spot and you will be pleased. You will sit-down and enjoy a lunch with the lovely ladies from Ridglea Country Club, or you will order take-out from a bright yellow menu. If you choose the latter, you will sit in tiny white tea chairs while you wait for your food. And when your food is brought out minutes later, you will leave with, quite literally, a white cardboard lunchbox with your sandwich and chips in there, or, if you're feeling healthy, a salad. Most combination plates, you will see, range from $7.25-9.25, and homemade chocolate, lemon, or coconut pie is $2.95 a slice. You will wonder what the peach mango iced tea tastes like after glancing at the chalkboard specials, and then you will eagerly await your next visit. :-) read more

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After a search for a new little hole in the wall for a girls day out lunch, we ended up here yesterday and what a great time we had. First, the place is tucked around the corner in a strip center on Camp Bowie. You head on down the alley and enter through a side door. We were greeted as we entered and that set the standard for the great service we received. The menu seemed small but there were so many tasty choices, we had a hard time choosing. Everything was fresh and homemade. I chose a chicken salad sandwich with chips, fruit and a cookie. Sounds like a light lunch, nope, portions were big. I couldn't easy it all. The other 2 girls got Club sandwiches. One had the set up I did and the other had a fabulous pasta salad with her sandwich. No one was able to clean their plate. It was a great experience! Great food, large portions and fabulous service! The Lunch Box had been added to our Saturday list of places to go! read more

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Looking for something quick and good to eat? Come eat at The Lunch Box at Camp Bowie. They have the BEST chicken salad here. They are combined with the cutest little bakery, The Black Rooster right next door too. They also have a great variety of sandwich bread choices. Sourdough, baguette, brioche, harvest grain and croissants! All the pastries and bread are made freshly everyday. It's a great place to eat at with great service too. read more

The Lunch Box - The Black Rooster Cafe They have beautiful seasonal pastries - New American Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Waited five minutes to be seated and was not even acknowledged. Didn't stay. I'm not an attention seeker but a table would have been nice. read more

I'm not sure what it is about this place that makes me feel I'm in an eighties television show. Maybe it's the hidden entrance, a secret garden, or the kelly green door, the bright yellow umbrellas, the weathered terra-cotta tiled floor, maybe it's the people all chatting around the Classic cafe style tables, maybe it's the meal it's self.....I don't know, but each time I pull open that heavy green door I feel like I have stepped Into The Golden Girls sit-com.....but for whatever the reason i LOVE IT HERE, it's like an old friend! Maybe it's because I've been having lunch here for many, many years and I will say the sandwich's still pack the same great taste and quality as they did a couple decades ago. You can not go wrong with the Famous Chicken Salad. But don't be afraid to venture out and try their Egg Salad or my favorite, The Tuna Salad....it's so good! Each lunch box comes with a sandwich (of your choice) chips, fruit salad with poppyseed dressing and a nice big cookie....all for around ten bucks....a hearty lunch for $10, perhaps yet another reason I feel I'm in another time and place. While you are enjoying your lunch, do yourself a favor and casually look around the place. It's like a 'Who's Who in there. Construction workers, retail merchants, local and state government employees, students and "the ladies who lunch" all meet in this cozy little space on camp bowie to gossip and giggle and share the magic of The Lunch Box. Now if only they served CHEESE CAKE, I would definitely believe I was on an episode of Golden Girls! I can almost see Sophia slipping the condiments in her woven straw purse even as I write this. "Thank You for being a friend....traveled down the road and back again" Lunch-Box! Happy Eating Y'all! read more

A hidden spot that we accidentally cane upon when the parking at McAlester's was packed. The decor is in green and yellow but quite charming. We had sandwiches and I had the soup of the day, a chicken avocado soup. The soup was unique and delicious The sandwiches were on fresh bread and well worth the price. Nice to eat at a non chain restaurant. I would highly recommend. read more

The Lunch Box - New American Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Amazing chicken salad sandwich! I get mine on their croissant with bacon and cheddar cheese and it is delicious!! Highly recommend!

Drove by and placed a order by phone it was delivered to my car within 5 minutes. Even better it was delicious. We drove to a local park to eat the BALT and tuna box lunch. Very fresh. read more

Stopped by for a outside patio work meeting lunch .. great little patio area with shade .. you can either order from the black rooster or the lunch box .. all of us ordered sandwiches ice tea and varieties of sides ... nice friendly service ... a little slow .. but she served all of the needs of the table .. insights after ordering our first time .. we would not order the tomato soup again .. a little salty ... and we would not order the brioche bread for sandwiches ... a little sweet .... the multigrain bread is amazing though and so was the fresh croissant ... great little casual place .. clean and inviting read more

The service is fantastic! The staff was friendly and attentive. My quiche Lorraine was excellent and it was an added bonus to have the Red Rooster Cafe connected to this place so we had delicious pastries as well. Our original plan was to eat at First Watch, but the wait was 45 minutes (which we were told coldly by their hostess-not friendly at all). We were going to wait, but were turned off by the hostess. Since the Lunch Box was right around the corner we decided to try it out. Breakfast was a success and I'm curious to try the chicken salad since it's gotten such great reviews. Thank you for the friendly service and delicious food! read more

Location is kind of hard to find. The front door is in the middle of the larger building, accessed from outside. There is a sign that points to the direction of the restuarant, but you'll need to know that you won't actually see the restaurant until you walk by the shoe store window. Or at least I think it's a shoe store, not sure the name either. The restaurant is smokey from poor ventilation. It was weird getting used to breathing that kind of air, once seated. You'll notice this as soon as you walk in. The restaurant itself, is not aesthetically pleasing. It seems they did not put much work into it. The flooring looks like they decided to enclose a patio and the result was the restaurant. Ek harsh. (Sorry.) First off, I used to like this place. Notice the USED TO part. I had never been to the location, only had it through catering at work actually... until my last two visits. They changed their recipe for their chicken salad sandwich it seems and I no longer like it. They have a great poppy seed dressing though. The last time I went to this place, THERE WAS A HAIR IN MY BREAKFAST! Bleh! This translates to me never coming here again. Other than that, a positive thing about this place is that their portions are huge. Still not enough to make me give this place another try. read more

Yum, yet another win with the Lunch Box. I ordered a mix-n-match Lunch Box, which includes a sandwich (I chose 1/2 Pimento, 1/2 Egg Salad), fruit cup, cookie, and a bag of chips...quite a meal for $10. The sandwiches are always overstuffed with the options you chose, so you finish off your meal feeling incredibly full. The fruit cup is a great highlight, as the poppyseed dressing that's included makes the fruit really pop. I'm planning to come here again with a larger group of people, especially since the setting has a cozy, welcoming feel. read more

I never knew this place existed until we had an Yelp event here. This place is so cute. I love sandwiches. The staff here was so friendly and very attentive. They made sure we were fed and had plenty to drink. Everything thing I tried was fantastic. Loved the fact the staff came around our tables with hot Reuben sandwiches. It was really good. My favorite sandwich was the pimento cheese. It was so yummy. The chicken salad was really good too with a hint of jalapeno to give it a kick. The salad was great too with their poppy seed dressing. The salad was so fresh and crisp. The fruits were really fresh and yummy as well. Loved sitting on the patio enjoying the food and drinks. The desserts are really good here. My favorites were the coconut cream pie and the coconut/pecan cookies. The cookies are really soft. We enjoyed our experience here and can't wait to go back! read more

The Lunch Box is a goofy little restaurant, tucked back in a corner off of Camp Bowie. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an elementary school classroom, bright colors but institutional at the same time. The chicken salad sandwich is above average, pepper forward on the flavor. A simple, quality lunch that really did remind me of the lunches my mom used to pack for me. Service was great, I felt well attended to throughout the meal and staff were friendly and accommodating. Overall: The Lunch Box will not disappoint as long as you are not expecting anything fancy. Just a good, basic sandwich. read more

This lace is SO darling... and our plates are always delicious. I love the medium portions, and soups are always the perfect touch!

The Lunch Box is like a top secret restaurant off of Camp Bowie. It's pretty much hidden down a small alley next to Jakes. That's how I feel anyway walking to the Lunchbox. My husband and I used to eat here all the time for lunch! The inside is cute and the staff is really friendly. All I ever had from here is the chicken salad sandwich. The best chicken salad sandwich you will ever eat. My only complaint is that I don't eat here often enough!! read more

The Lunch Box is a small little family owned restaurant that has the best food in the world. You must try the chicken salad sandwich and the egg salad sandwich. It's just like a little bit of sweet delicious heaven in your mouth. The pies are also made from scratch. read more

The Lunch Box - New American Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

While the ingredients are fresh and the service is good, the food is not worth the price. While simple is often best, this food is just plain and uninspired. read more

The Lunch Box - Chicken salad with side of fruit - New American Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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I peruse up and down Camp Bowie almost daily and I had no clue this place was here! Thanks to a yelp event I discovered a hidden gem. After speaking with the owner it seems that The Lunch Box is a Fort Worth institution! I did get to try a little bit of everything offered on the menu and my favorites were the Ruben and ham avocado. The poppy seed dressing for the fruit salad is nice as well. If you have room for dessert the ice box pies are all delicious as well as the coconut pecan cookies. They do offer catering with excellent pricing too! Check this place out- It's hiding by Jake's and Mccalisters with a wee green sign. It's worth the hunt. read more

Best chicken salad sandwich ever! Love getting The Lunch Box combo with chips, fruit and a cookie! The fruit comes with a yummy poppyseed dressing that is to die for! A favorite in our office! read more

First time here and amazing quality of food along with hospitality. Quick service for it being a lunch hour. Will absolutely stop here again! read more

The Lunch Box - So much food for a great price !! - New American Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Delicious!!! This place has been a Ridglea institution for many years. The ambience and food menu is similar to an old school tea room but there's nothing antique about the food quality and the great flavor. If it is your first time, you might want to split the Combination Salad with someone so you can save room for one of their amazing pies. The Combination Salad comes with a generous portion of both chicken and tuna salad with mixed fruit down the middle all served on a bed of shredded lettuce. Don't forget the homemade poppyseed dressing. It is so good I think it could make cardboard taste yummy. Also, if you want to make sure you receive great service, ask for Erma. She's a sweetie! They are now open on Sunday for brunch and serve Mimosas. read more

The Lunch Box - Combination Salad - New American Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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It's a small lunch spot but really nice for a quick lunch. They also have breakfast menu that I need to try one weekend. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I really enjoyed their lunch menu options and great service. It's a cheap lunch and great for groups. read more

This newly refurnished classic salad and sandwich shop has some of the best lunch food in Texas. The ham and avocado and chicken salad sandwiches are my favorites. I suggest getting the namesake "lunchbox" which let's you mix two different halves with fruit, chips and cookie for under $9. Yum. read more

So sad that this place has changed so much. What we used to consider a Fort Worth MUST, we now consider a MUST NOT. On our most recent visit, we were celebrating a birthday and our guest chose this location as it's often her choice spot. From the time we sat down, each server (there must have been 5 different people that came to our table) asked what we had, while carrying things one by one. So, one person would come out with a tea, and say, "tea?" "Tea?" around our table until we either claimed or sent them back for the "flavored tea". This happened with EVERYTHING we ordered. One by one...question by question? Felt like someone never trained the staff to use seat numbers OR a tray. The food was mediocre at best, and for a $17 lunch (with pie) I'd have much rather made my own. What really got me, I asked the server if the kitchen would please chop my chef salad. Server response? "I've got to be honest with you, they won't." What the heck? We want to love you, we keep trying but we need you to do your part too. read more

I love this place. Best sandwiches on the planet. I'm sad they closed the North Fort Worth location

My sister ordered a finger food sandwich tray for a TCU watch party at her house. I bit into a turkey sandwich and spit out one of those thick plastic things used to close up a loaf of bread. Def not ordering from here again. read more

The Lunch Box - This was in my sandwich. - New American Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

This Fort Worth staple is loved by locals. I love their chicken salad sandwich, stuffed avocado salad, and club sandwich. Don't get me started on their chocolate ice box pie all the heart eyes for that yummy slice of heaven!! read more

The lunch box is so cute and quaint. It has a refreshing feel inside with the bright green and yellow colors throughout the whole space. I always eat here when I'm craving a homemade chicken salad sandwich that reminds me of my Granny's sandwiches. They also have several other delicious sandwiches and daily soups and quiches. The prices are reasonable as well, you can get The Lunch Box special for around $8 or $9 which includes a sandwich, chips, fruit cup and a cookie! If you're looking for an afternoon cocktail don't eat at the lunchbox, they don't serve alcohol. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem, with consistently delicious food, excellent specials, and lovely patio seating. Even though it's a hole-in-the-wall niche of a place, the decor is charming and the outside planters are always blooming. It's clean and neat inside and out, and we haven't had bad service once. We're tried salads and soups, sandwiches and quiche. So far, everything has been delicious without pretentiousness, simple but tasty fare and well worth the price tag of just under $10 per plate, with specials a couple bucks less. Try the Reuben on marble rye bread, and if they have the lobster bisque it's more than worth it! The poppyseed dressing on the table is certainly worth a taste as well, it's quite good on the lettuce at the bottom of their fruit salad bowls. The free (bottomless!) mimosas on Sundays don't hurt, either. :) read more

I decided to order the whole avocado salad from Favor and this was absolutely disgusting. I hate to leave a bad review but I hope that this is seen so then improvements can be made. There were two carrots thrown in my salad, wilted spinach, and a disgusting orange dressing that tasted like rancid oil. Never again. read more

Great chicken salad sandwich, and I enjoyed sitting out side in the patio area. Thou it could be difficult because it is behind a shoe store down an alley, it is worth finding. Also gender of lunch crowd seems to highly female, but that should not keep alpha males away from the location. read more

The Lunch Box - Chicken salad sandwich - New American Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

PRICEY! Ham & avocado sandwich w/ fruit = almost $11 dollars! Mind you, the sandwich was on plain wheat, sandwich bread you buy at Kroger - nothing special. read more

Chicken salad sandwich on white with fruit and poppyseed dressing every time for as many years as I can remember. A winner every time. I wish the trees were still in the courtyard. read more

Breakfast is amazing and tastes very much home cooked...salads are so fresh and sandwiches are generous portions. Reuben was my go to, but loved the turkey breast and roast beef, as well. Super cute location! read more

Decor: 4/5 -Terrace seating is the best Service: 5/5 -unbelievable service, our drinks were refilled and hot reubens were brought out to us to make sure we enjoyed them hot. They definitely received a generous tip :) Food: 4/5 -DIY Bloody Mary? Don't mind if I do. I enjoy mine spicy and boy, did that hit the spot. I couldn't even taste (or feel) the alcohol. -I was told The Lunch Box is known for their chicken sandwich, however I felt the Pimento sandwich took the spotlight. I also got to try their egg sandwich, spinach salad and fruit salad with the poppy seed syrup. That syrup was crack. -I did not get to try the tuna, club or ham & avocado sandwiches. Why? Because I was saving room for dessert. -Desserts offered were oatmeal, chocolate chip or peanut butter cookies. Chocolate, vanilla or peanut butter pies. Lastly the key lime pie hit the sweet spot. Not too sour, just the right texture. Yum! read more

Went in for Sunday lunch today. Big mistake. Planned on making the 2:00 pm movie at the Modern Museum. Arrived at this restaurant at 12:20. Every table in the restaurant was occupied. Good sign, right? WRONG. Most tables had no food on them. Everyone was waiting for their orders. We (party of two) waited 20 minutes before the single downstairs waitress took our order. Simple order..chicken salad and fruit for me, salad with a scoop of chicken for my husband. It was 30 minutes before our order arrived!! We ate as quickly as possible. Not the nice Sunday lunch we had in mind when we walked into this restaurant. It took almost 10 minutes to get the attention of the waitress to ask for our check. We told her the wait time was terrible. We asked her if she was the only waitress and she said she was the only one for the downstairs, but Juan was upstairs. She then went on to say the kitchen crew was new, therefore the delays. The table next to us said they waited 1 hour and 15 minutes for their food. A young couple with 3 small children were at their wits end over their wait. The mother had brought along cheese crackers for the kids, but the long wait resulted in screaming, bored, and hungry little ones. We have been coming to the Lunch Box for over 20 years and have never experienced the likes of today. New management??? Needless to say, we missed the movie! read more