Let me start by saying that I wish I had such a place in my home town. I had their bacon cheeseburger, and yes, it is "only" a cheeseburger, but it was one of the best I've ever had, and it was more like having a burger to go with my bacon - it was loaded with bacon that was quite satisfying (and yes, I could taste the beef, too). It was messy and sloppy as a really good, loaded burger usually is. I only wish that I was staying longer in the area so that I could return to try some more of their down-home offerings. Just as impressive is the staff working there. Every single person I encountered was super-friendly and hospitable. You can easily tell that the owner has made it imperative for all of his employees to treat their customers like they appreciate them. Even the cook/owner made it a point to ask how I was doing. There are no pretensions here; it's a diner and they have classic diner food, but it's a place I could see myself coming to on a regular basis. read more

Great tasting food and portions for the meals. Very friendly atmosphere and service. Will be frequenting this diner as I just moved here and this was an overall 5 stat dining experience. read more

The Lunchbox Diner - Farmers Omelet - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Food not priced as advertised. $18 for a single omelette, 25 with a tip Box was soggy and omelette was cold. read more

The Lunchbox Diner - Advertised price - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

This is where the locals hang out. You can tell when you walk into a restaurant, if it's good or not. Because the smell tells us all. Quality, fresh ingredients, and an owner who really cares. Check it out! read more

The Lunchbox Diner - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Food service fantastic Love a great diner and greasy spoon. Five stars come one come all read more

A big food kind of place. I order grilled cheese with chips thinking I could do that kid thing and put my potato chips in the cheese sandwich...except they were fresh cooked potato chips! That's the kind of place this is. My colleague go the full side biscuits & gravy - it was indeed full size. Lots of people who come in to meet old friends, and workers grabbing a warm mid-day meal. Super nice people - and remember to be kind. Finding help right now (in the hopefully waning days of COVID) is tough. Your order may take a bit of extra time, might not come out absolutely perfectly. read more

Decent diner food, good service. Confederate flag water bottle on display??? Maybe don't include that in your decor

Wow. It's all true. I had a modified veggie omelet. Delicious. The shredded hash browns were crispy and NOT greasy, best I've ever had. I tasted the drip coffee before adding cream, and it was so good, I didn't add my usual cream. The thick black rye toast was such a treat. This was my first visit. read more

Cute diner with friendly staff and large portions. I had a clubhouse sandwich which was quite yummy with a beef noodle soup that was quite salty. Everyone I was with enjoyed their meal (including French dip, mushroom burger, salad, and eggs & biscuit), just would avoid that soup if I go back. read more

Came here three times. I love the atmosphere of the place which sort of takes you back in time. There seems to be a lot of regular customers whom the workers connect with, making it a warm environment. They have good specials everyday they are open. Although they have overcooked or over salted our fries twice, they have been willing to remake them at no cost to us. I really appreciate their integrity and strong customer service. Thank you. read more

Really good food and friendly staff. Perfect spot for breakfast or lunch, and I love their specials they always have going. Steve is an awesome cook and Wendy is a super friendly waitress. read more

My wife and I stopped again for breakfast and as we expected, the service was outstanding as was the food. Steve the owner runs a well oiled machine in this business! The food is comfort food and all the offerings are generous and delicious and the service is magical. Thank you again, and we definitely look forward to dining again, it's that good. Make it a point to try this diner from the past. It's really great! read more

We happened across this family diner by chance and after noticing the great Yelp reviews decided to try it for breakfast. Small place with an adjoining, wierdly sloping room. The staff was incredibly friendly and seemed to greet everyone by name. Seat yourself and within seconds the hostess was grabbing your coffee order. We ordered a Big D Breakfast platter and a breakfast sandwich with gluten free bread. (So happy they had gluten free options!). Our breakfast was delicious. At first I was a little disappointed that the sandwich didn't come with some sort of side for the price. However, I quickly realized this sandwich was built with 2 sausage patties and loads of eggs and cheese. I ended up not being able to eat the whole sandwich (too much food!) The only recommendation that my partner had was the hash browns weren't cooked well. There were a lot of them, but very lightly cooked (no brown crunchiness on them at all). As well, his breakfast was so big, he left part behind as well. One thing to note, the menu prices on yelp are definitely not correct and should be updated. Both of our meals were $13-$15 each, but you get a lot of food for the value. We definitely look forward to coming back and trying this location again very soon! read more

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Our order: BLT (no T, add Avocado, gluten-free bread) Handcut fries Jalapeno, Bacon Burger Onion Rings Seafood Chowder Ice Tea I typically don't order BLT's, they are never done correctly. Well, I am so glad I went out on a limb at Lunchbox Diner! Every component was cooked to perfection, each bite was the kind that makes you close your eyes and savor the chew! The hand-cut fries were crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside...perfect! The jalapeno bacon burger was not too spicy, but just enough jalapeno flavor and heat so you knew what you were eating and the onion rings were "really good"! The seafood chowder was packed with various seafood chunks and the portion size was plenty! Good overall flavor to the chowder! The atmosphere is clean and fun, with great music to eat to! Consider eating here to support this wonderful business! read more

The food here was so good I kept eating it even though it was burning my mouth because it was fresh off the grill! If you're looking for a cute local diner setting this is exactly the place you're looking for. Everything is homemade and fresh. Truly nourishes the soul. read more

Found this diner in Mt. Vernon via Yelp, and it has incredible classic diner food. I got the insane patty melt, hubby got a tasty, homey cheeseburger, onion rings were yumbles bo bumbles, and they make delicious homemade Ranch and 1000 Island for dipping. I loved the hand-cut fries (Dick's-esque) and had to throw trash in the basket eventually so I wouldn't eat them all Hubby isn't big on "soft" fries - so keep that in mind if you're looking for golden-crispies. Patty melt was big enough to take half home, along with almost a whole side of onion rings between us! The diner has been here for decades, but new owners just took over a few years ago. Seems to me they preserved a lot of the good things to keep the regulars happy read more

The Lunchbox Diner - Patty melt with onion rings, basket o'fries, cheeseburger with onion rings. All this plus a soda and two desserts to go for under $35! - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Food is good. Service is fast. Ambiance is perfect for a quick meal right outside the gate! If you know then you know.

Great location and looks like a place that locals go to. Service was great, food was good. Generous portions.

Stopped in this little jewel for lunch after visiting the tulip fields. It's sandwich shop in the downtown area next to the courthouse that seemed to be full of locals. The menu had lots of sandwich and salad options. I had the half turkey cranberry sandwich with potato salad. My hubs had a turkey salad. Both were fresh and flavorful. The service was very fast and friendly. Definitely find this gem when you are in the area. read more

The Lunchbox Diner - Turkey Cranberry sandwich (1/2). - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

All across America there are small town diners where old white guys hang out and gossip over breakfast. It's an under-appreciated bit of Americana that, frankly, is a delight to sit and watch. When you find a place where the locals congregate to kvetch. It should be celebrated. The Lunch Box diner is such a place The food is classic no frills middle America. Pancakes, omelettes, breakfast sandwiches. What we had was well prepared, attractive and delicious. . You'll sit next to a collection of kitschy lunchboxes and listen to Journey, the Knack and Van Morrison. And, there are times when it just can't get better. So, be good to yourself. Eat here and enjoy a slice of real life free of gluten controlled Keto nonsense. Come to the Lunchbox and enjoy an authentic experience. . read more

The Lunchbox Diner - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Holy Yum Batman! If you're looking for a great little diner for a great big lunch, than look no further than The Lunchbox...this is your place! We were tootling around downtown Mount Vernon the other day and needed something to get us through until dinner, and we happened upon the Lunchbox Diner! Wow...we found a great, friendly place that serves up quick and delicious breakfasts and lunches at a very reasonable price. My wife went with the BLT and I had the Patty Melt. Both were huge and super tasty. Thick cuts of bacon and tomato with fresh lettuce made hers a perfect option. As for the Patty Melt, it came with not 1 but 2 juicy patties, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, and 1000 Island dressing (which I don't always find on Melts at other places). As good as the ingredients were, what impressed us the most about our sandwiches was the bread! It tasted like homemade artisan bread! Definitely not something one typically gets at a diner. A great environment and atmosphere for breakfast or lunch...quick and friendly service...delicious food. How can you go wrong? You can't, so long as you hit The Lunchbox Diner! read more

My husband, grandson and I went for dinner at Gig Harbor Lunchbox Diner! The food was absolutely delicious! Young ladies taking and delivering our orders were also wonderful! Raina Hyde and her coworkers followed through and provided excellent customer service! The restaurant and bathrooms were clean and tidy! We will continue to recommend This restaurant to family and friends! read more

I'm impressed. I've lived in MV my whole life and I've never been to the Lunchbox Diner because I stereotyped it to be "just another Mount Vernon Cafe", which I wouldn't recommend to anyone (having worked there). I almost didn't come in because it was an hour before closing & as a chef, that last hour can be grueling with closing duties and end-of-shift orders. I'm glad I chose to go in. Walking in, the restaurant is packed. They have an open kitchen which means we can watch them cook and see how they handle business. The waitress was very busy, so a gentlemen who looks like he may be the owner (who was also assisting the cook) took my order and greeted me with a smile. I thought this place was designed for "Old Timers", but I was very much mistaken. It's a very wholesome all-American diner that hosts folks of all ages. What impressed me most? The cook! As someone who has hired cook upon cook upon cook upon cook in the Valley, it is rare to find someone who has a professional attitude. This guy hasn't muttered a single complaint when people walk in to the restaurant 10 minutes before closing. He has 5 tickets on the line and he's knocking them out like a champ. I don't even see him make a face even though the restaurant is scheduled to close soon and the place is packed. Bravo. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was perfectly executed and didn't take long at all, despite only having one cook and a full restaurant. I'll definitely be back. Thank you so much Lunchbox Diner. Y'all are doing it right. Keep up the good work read more

The Lunchbox Diner - Breakfast Sandwich* - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Great place! Sat at the bar and watched how cleanly they ran the kitchen. Great service, special care was taken all the way around. And the food! Real, fresh ingredients made fabulous! Clean, friendly, awesome food, easy and cute location! What more do you need? read more

I never thought this place would ever get such a low rating from me. It always has decent service and fresh and delicious food, hence the second star, and fair pricing. Except for today. My friend and I each ordered the same thing, the chicken salad sandwich. The only difference is I ordered it without bread and without onions. The server asked if I wanted a piece of lettuce under it, and I shrugged and said "sure," thinking it would be like a garnish, which is what it appeared. So I was surprised to learn my order cost more than my friend's. When I questioned the server, he said he was helping out his mom and didn't know why mine was more. So on our way out, I asked at the register and was told ordering a wrap was always an upcharge. Except I didn't, I merely asked for no bread and was offered a piece of lettuce. It makes no sense: hers was a beautiful, fully assembled sandwich with two pieces of bread, chicken salad expertly spread, with fresh tomato, onion ... and lettuce! Mine, a piece of lettuce, a tomato and a scoop of chicken salad. I received less in materials and labor but was charged more. Sure, only a buck, but the principal is just wrong. If I go back, I guess my lesson is to order the sandwich, scrape off the chicken salad and waste the bread. Doesn't sound like a good option to me. read more

Staff was friendly but waited for a long time for dishes to come out and they are not complicated ones. Fries were a bit soft and slightly overcooked; Toasts were overcooked C the sausage patty was overcooked and dry. read more

Greeted at the door by the lovely owner, we had the most amazing home made lunch. From hubby's fries to my cranberry walnut chicken salad, everything was fresh and delicious! read more

The Lunchbox Diner - Taco soup and Chicken Cranberry Salad - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Wow!!! I ordered "The Judge" sandwich on marbled rye for lunch today. Oh my goodness....what an awesome sandwich. Fresh ingredients & the bread was so delicious. This was a delivery order and my first time trying them. I will for sure stop in for lunch in the near future. Kudos Lunchbox Diner! read more

The Lunchbox Diner - The Judge - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

WOWZERS! What a find! on our way to LConnor today we were looking for someplace to have brunch...and boy did we find an excellent place. It is the Lunch Box Diner. You could't find a nicer staff, each and everyone is ready to make your dining experience top notch. The food is DELICIOUS made from sand; the menu has a great variety. Whoever is I'm the kitchen deserves at least one of James Beard 's stars. Dining at the Lunch Box is most certainly a pleasure! read more

We were visiting for the Tulip season and made our way to The Lunchbox Diner. I had the breakfast burrito as you can get breakfast throughout on Saturdays. The Pine St omelette was the choice of my fellow diner and we shared a biscuit. Delicious! We sat at the counter so watched them prepare each dish and do not think there is a wrong choice. I would absolutely recommend stopping here. They were busy but the food was worth the wait! read more

My coworker and I where on our way back from Bellingham to Seattle when we wanted some lunch. Lunchbox Diner was the first place to pop up in Mt Vernon! We where politely greeted at our arrival. Seating was plentiful and we could choose wherever we wanted. The waitress was very polite and attentive to our table. Coffee and water where always being refilled without asking and the food was lovely and made in very timely fashion. The Lunchbox Diner really does a great job at welcoming folks from out of town into Mt Vernon. read more

The Lunchbox Diner - Coffee Corner - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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Fun little place diner. We enjoyed looking at all the lunchboxes! Our lunch came quickly and was good. Parking is a real issue.. the only reason I didn't give it a 5. read more

Good veggie sandwich. Ok fries. Ok salad. Service friendly and good. Bathroom clean. A few minutes walk from bus/train station if you have time to kill. Comfortable. Better than fast food. Basic diner. Employees care. read more

I stopped in here today for the first time during breakfast. The waitress was so attentive and quick. I enjoyed sitting at the counter where you can watch and chat with the cook. It was easy to identify the regulars as the staff knew them personally. I was limited on time so I ordered the half order of biscuits and gravy It was amazing! Huge homemade biscuit with yummy sausage gravy! The half order was only $5, yep that's it!! Great new place to bring the family to for breakfast or lunch read more

We were famished after the tulip festival and decided to come here for lunch. Breakfast is served all day. The kitchen is in the dining area so you can watch them. The theme is sparse. Bathroom is gender neutral and clean. While the food was great, we got the biscuits and gravy, the service was kind, but the wait for food was over an hour! read more

You wanna have a hearty fresh breakfast that makes you feel fuzzy inside this is it. Sitting at the counter everyone was friendly cooking in the open kitchen. It was obvious they knew their returning g clientele . The service was fast and the food was fantastic . Reminded me of an old diner that makes everything fresh as I watched them cook in the kitchen . Nice job! read more

This is your classic diner..... no frills, just good basic diner food. Service was great & they made sure proper distancing was observed. This is our third visit to the area (Anacortes/Skagit County ) for the past 9 yrs & so glad we found this place on our way to the Tulip Festival. Since it was a Sunday, breakfast was available all day. We loved the big biscuits with the gravy, not too salty nor over seasoned with herbs like in most places. Though my daughter found the Classic Chicken strips a bit too salty. The fries were hand cut & not greasy. The portions were a bit larger than average & reasonably priced. What really stood out was the quick, pleasant & attentive service. No wonder a lot of locals were dining in. read more

We were going to visit my kids in Bellingham and stopped for lunch in Mount Vernon. We saw this place which looked like it might be good. It seems to be run by a family and was quite busy. The sandwiches were made with good bread and all the dishes looked really good. Unfortunately I ordered the "special" which was supposed to be goulash. I was expecting something like beef or pork stew with paprika and maybe sour cream over noodles. What I got was mushy macaroni and ground beef casserole. It had a decent Italian red sauce but I just couldn't manage the macaroni which was almost falling apart mushy. I ate enough to be polite and ate part of my husband's excellent hand cut fries and club sandwich. So by all means order the diner fare but beware the "special"! read more

Fast, friendly, local. The food my friends and I got was amazing! Homemade biscuits, super buttered toast, breakfast sandwiches, salads - all of it was delicious! I definitely recommend it :) read more

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The food here was mediocre at best. I had an unbelievably salty clam chowder that tasted like the condensed kind from a can that you're supposed to water down (but wasn't), and a very basic turkey club sandwich. The place is really, really gross inside. All of the chairs are upholstered and heavily stained. It's just begging to be refurnished. Great service though! I'd say 1 star for decor and ambience, 2 stars for food, and 4 stars for service. read more

The Lunchbox Diner - Super gross chair (they all looked like this). - Diners Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington