Lunchbox

Such a gem of a breakfast spot! Lunchbox has that cozy, welcoming vibe you only get from a small family-run place. The people were incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. The food was amazing, fresh, delicious, and comforting. I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed the iced coffee! Also really appreciated the variety of vegetarian options! plenty to choose from. Definitely coming back!

It was an amazing experience! I think it is an excellent deal, you get what you've paid for. A big portion of food for a reasonable price, attentive and very detail-oriented service, the cleanliness of the place was perfect. Highly recommended to go with your Mom, Dad, partner, or family. Cheers!

I’ve been taking friends and family here for a while now! Just went with my dad today and the service and food were fantastic. They really know how to make my coffee perfectly! I got the pancake 1 with scramble eggs and bacon, the scramble egg was made just the way I like it! My dad got the egg Benedict’s and it was great. Heavily recommend this spot for affordable breakfast in the neighbourhood.

I have been coming here for a few years now, its probably my most frequented place in Toronto. Good breakfast, good coffee, amazing banana bread! Love the staff so much. They are the best.

Greatly prepared sandwiches, yummy banana bread, incredibly delicious soups, served with happy faces. Prices are reasonable for amount and quality of food. Seating and parking is limited, best times are non peak hours.

Good for quick snacks … coffee was not great

Accessible, cozy place for a quick lunch! The food was good but not memorable ..or maybe it was just because I had the lasagna from their special daily menu and it felt a little heavy since it was not served really hot (it was just a little warm). But yes, I would stop by again: they try to offer a variety of healthy meals and fresh juices too! The staff was friendly and helpful, just not very informed. We asked if one dish had onions in it and they kept asking around from one to another, trying to find out.

Nice looking menu and ratings were great a year ago but I can understand the latest poor reviews. Service isn't too friendly and cleanliness is definitely an issue. I had the salmon avocado salad and it looked great, fresh ingredients except for the salmon. If the salmon had been fresher it would've earned 4 stars.

Food was delicious and hot. I had waffles and my partner had a salmon eggs Benny. Prices are reasonable. It's rare for 2 people to be able to eat out plus coffee for under $30. The highlight for us is the staff. The woman behind the counter is lovely and very sweet. I didn't realize I live so close to this place. An excellent breakfast spot that I will be coming back to again.

Ordered take out and was pleased with order of waffles , egg salad, jr breakfast, and breakfast sandwich for our group. Potiins were decent and they individually wrapped the condiments so they wouldnt leak! Much appreciated therr. Potatoes were dry and a bit bland, taping the cutlery bundle was unneccesaary and a pain to.open. Food tasted good and was prepped quickly.

We dropped in after visiting High Park on a Sunday afternoon. It's a small, casual eatery with classic breakfast items along with caffeinated drinks and treats. It's right across from Keele Station and a five minute walk from High Park so the location is convenient. I had the Eggs Florentine with spinach sautéed in garlic. It was quite good. As mentioned, the space is small, but they do have some tables. Service was good; the food came to our table right away after we ordered it at the counter. Good for: light breakfast, salads, coffee/tea, snacks

Very basic All day breakfast and nothing exceptional about the food. Friendly staff yet service bare bone. Looks very basic and metal chairs uncomfortable. 11$ for 2 eggs homefries unremarkable pork sausage (Nov 2023)

I saw a sign for a lunch special salad with avocado, chickpeas, onion and sweet potato with garlic toast. This special costs about $14.00 Extremely disappointing that most of the avocado was brown and overripe (the little seed of the avocado was not even removed). The salad was extremely small despite the price being over 14 dollars. The "garlic toast" was actually just 2 slices of white bread toasted with butter.

I remember the year when I lived at High Park, along with running away from the aggressive park racoons at night, going to Lunch Box for weekend brunch with my roommate was one of my favourite activities. Lunch Box is a very contemporary and casual take on the classic neighborhood diner. You walk in and find the empty table, it gets really busy during weekend mornings so you have to be ready for a little bit of a wait. The menu is classic light or heavy breakfast combinations and sandwiches and the service comes with a smile every time. If you are visiting the High Park on a weekend morning, this is a must stop if you want to avoid the crowds further west in village just past the park. It's also directly across the street from Keele Station which makes it very convenient for public transit users.

Totally forgot to take a pic! Again! I'll start getting better at that. But honestly, just take my word for it. One of the best sandwiches I've had in a while! I ordered the bacon and avocado melt and a coffee for about 11 dollars. Good deal! My only advice would be to actually engage with the customer at the register. I make a point to engage with the employee behind the register, as a real human being. But when I ask "how are you doing today?" and you just tell me the total, it's clear that you aren't listening to me. Overall, I like it a lot! The sandwich was awesome.

Ordered the Eggs with smoked salmon. Overall the food was good. Overall, a nice place for a meal if you're in the area.

This place is a joke. Ordered their "Cream of Zucchini" soup and received a styrofoam container filled with hot greyish spew that was as thin and watery as it was flavourless. Also came with "bagel chips" that are actually just stale pieces of toast. I'm actually appalled that this place is in business and I feel like I'm missing something here... even their bottled juice tastes like it came from a hospital in '92--what the hell is going on?!

I've come here on a few occasions for lunch because I work very close by. The quality is mediocre and the food is generally overpriced for its value. I recall once coming here asking for a lobster melt and being served something completely different. I let this slide and ate whatever I was served. Today I went there for lunch and ordered a chicken pot pie and soup. Two people who ordered after me got served this exact special before me. Then I was told "Sorry, we're sold out." I said "Are you kidding me? I ordered before both of the customers." I simply asked for my money back. The owner offered a free chili (the soup I ordered along with the pot pie). I really didn't want this but accepted anyway. I'm eating the chili now which was served with 2 very stale pieces of bread. The chili tastes very bland... like tomato sauce and ground beef. I would have preferred Tim Hortons across the street. I have to say... time and time again I am disappointed by Lunch Box. I will officially never return again.

When I'm away on weekends from Toronto it's their hollandaise I crave. Their sauce, like so many things at the Lunch Box, is whipped up from scratch and turned into yummy wholesome perfection. So many great things to get, either to stay or on-the-go...salads, homemade soups, sandwiches, fresh-baked banana bread...I could go on. This great neighborhood place fills up fast on weekends. Everyone from tiny tots to your granny-next-door loves it, so why shouldn't you? Since breakfast is served up all day my suggestion is you grab some java (Reunion Island) and a breakfast sandwich then cross the street to High Park and find a nice sunny bench where you can savour the goodness and the sunshine.

Ordered: Pancake Breakfast II which includes a fruit parfait and 2 pancakes(upgraded to blueberry pancakes for an extra $1) Atmosphere: Cozy little cafeteria-style diner place with friendly staff. You order upfront and take a seat and they'll bring you the food. Had a nice window seat gazing outside the Concern: a piece of the honeydew tasted weird... and there were only 2 pancakes. I mean, for the price you pay, $11.25, I think there should be a minimum of 3 pancakes. I mean, for me the two pancakes were just right, meaning not too full, but not left feeling for another craving. Still, I'm sure for most people 2 pancakes would not be enoug especially if I were a male with a bigger appetite or something. Verdict: Lots of blueberries in your pancakes. Texture was nice and fluffy with blueberries in every. single. bite. which I loved! And I absolutely -LOVE- maple syrup so I had to drown that shit in that cholestrol-cloggin' goodness. By its' side was a big bowl of fruit parfait, bigger than I expected. It had grapefruit, granny smith apples, oranges, honeydew melon, dried cranberries, granola and of course, yogurt. It was very delicious. Felt less guilty eating that after consuming so much maple syrup. A bit pricey, but the food was delicious. I'd definately go back. 3.5

A strong 3.5/5 for lunch here. I went with a friend for lunch and our meals, with drinks (1 bottle water, 1 can of Diet Coke), came to $23. I'll note that I didn't tip. We both got sandwiches and the accompanying soup option; they had about 5 options of soups, and we both got carrot ginger. The soup was clearly homemade and flavourful. I chose the brie & avocado sandwich which was very delicious, whereas my friend had the grilled cheese with bacon added. We were asked for our choice of bread which was nice. Both sandwiches were substantial and filled with toppings. The service was nice and efficient.

This is a friendly little coffee shop on Bloor a few steps from Kipling station. The coffee is decent and the sandwiches are great. I tried the egg and peameal bacon which was nice but quite small. Next time I tried the roast beef which was delicious with the crunchy red onion and horseradish on whole grain bread. The soup looks good and probably worth a try. If you're in the area it is a solid place to visit for a coffee and snack.

Well it was beautiful afternoon thought a nice sandwich would good at the lunch box .... But my 10 minute sandwich turned into 40 minutes later. Most disorganized group of ladies ... literally chickens with there heads cut off trying to make a simple sandwich . No sandwich is worth this.... Ladies organized ourselves!!!

Came here for lunch about half an hour ago due to the great reviews. Ordered a calypso, small cupcake and a veggie and cheese sandwich, came to $14.00. The machine asked for a tip, so I felt obligated to leave a 15% tip. Cupcake was stale, drink was fine. (pre packaged so I wouldn't doubt it.) when I got the sandwich the bread was rock hard, and they forgot the cheddar. The description said lettuce, tomato, mayo, cheddar and cucumber. When I got it it also had carrots, onion and bean sprout which I was not fond of. I sent it back asking for it not toasted and only what the description said. They made it again with still carrots and onion on it. I asked for a refund because at this point my whole lunch was wasted on this overpriced sandwich. She gave me back $7.50 which is what the sandwich costed, but kept the tip. So I paid $10.00 for a stale cupcake, a calypso and a waste of my time. Not happy. Usually yelpers steer me in the right direction but this time you guys failed me!! :(

3.75 stars This place doesn't really qualify as a greasy spoon or a diner, but it's breakfast special is called "The Greasy Spoon", so it counts! Actually, the "Greasy Spoon Jr.", at 5.95, contains 2 XL eggs, choice of side, home fries and toast". The "Greasy Spoon Sr." contains the same as the Jr....only bigger. Makes sense. The meat options (bacon, sausage etc.) qualifies as the "side", as does a home made fruit salad, which I had. Nice! Order at the counter, take a seat and the friendly staff will deliver your food. Coffee is self serve, but bottomless! Definitely more of a cafe than a diner vibe, but the breakfast fits the bill!

This was my very first Canadian stop when I arrived in Toronto one month ago. I asked for a "Traditional Canadian Breakfast Food with maple syrup" and they got me some french toasts. They were lovely and I became a fan of this awesome place. Now and then I go there just to eat some different delicious food. May it be just an omelette or a brownie, always having fresh coffee as a companion - they offer soymilk on the fridge if you like it. I'm waiting for a weekend bruch opportunity so I can try the famous eggs benny. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna like them, I'm yet to find something bad at the Lunchbox. They are not cheap, but they serve you very well and they offer hooray free wi-fi, so you can eat, drink, check your emails and facebook. They also have a twitter account, but I totally forgot to take note of it. It's supposed to have their daily promotions!

This place is terrible. The food is mediocre and overpriced. I had their cream of zucchini soup and one of there sandwiches....WOW, what a joke! It honestly reminded me of hospital food. The orange juice tasted like the awful kind with the foil covering that you pierce with a straw. The sandwich was poorly put together-- toasted wonder bread that fell apart, cheap toppings. No one should ever eat here. Go to Tim Hortons or Subway, which are 5 star restaurants compared to this dump. Oh and guess what else? The restaurant is dirty.

A cozy little brunch spot located at the corner of Parkside and Bloor. I ordered the blueberry pancakes with yogurt, granola and fresh fruit. I think the cost was in the neighbourhood of $11 with a tea. Not terribly expensive but not cheap either. The pancakes (2) were small and not terribly good. They were a bit bland and lukewarm. They are not close to the best in the city, but not the worst either. The yogurt/granola was good and it served as a nice contrast to the pancakes and syrup. The crowd is a mix of young hipsters and old locals. It is cafeteria style eating where you order at the counter and pay at the till when you are done. Overall a decent option if you are in the area but far better brunch spots are just a km or two in every direction!

I came in here for a quick sandwich after seeing it across the street from the Petro Canada I was at. I went for their grilled veggie and hummus sandwich on brown toast and it was love at first bite. It's missing half a star because it could do with just a bit more add on options, a slightly more exciting menu (most of the menu items seem very standard even though I would assume they are all as tasty as mine was). There is free wifi (I didn't try it out as I didn't want to spend too much time there and risk my vehicle getting towed being parked at the gas station), very friendly service, enough seating space and an overall cute-sy feel to this place for it to be a place I would recommend for anyone looking for a light meal in the area.

The service was friendly. I was hoping for a fresh, healthy lunch but food I ordered- a soup and a salad- was very very mediocre.

I moseyed on into this place for the first time yesterday, because the window signs told me there would be some healthy options available inside. I was immediately greeted and assisted by the super friendly staff, who helped navigate me through the menu options. I settled on the Avocado Brie Tomato Sandwich ($5.95), which was put together on the spot with lots of care and attention. So yummy. I also appreciated the super homey feel inside... I'd love to come back for a brunch sometime, or for their all-day breakfast. I'm a fan, Lunch Box!

I was biking past High Park and saw Lunch Box... I KNEW it had been recently reviewed on Yelp but couldn't remember the verdict. Undaunted, I ventured in to find a cheerful and bustling breakfast and lunch establishment. The good: - Blueberry pancakes with fruit parfait - really good quality... fresh plentiful blueberries in the pancakes... interesting variety of fresh fruit in the parfait, along with some yogurt and nut-ful granola - Service was genuinely cheerful... someone dropped and broke a maple syrup bottle - it was cleaned up with grace. - Other available baked goods looked delicious - Moderate pricing The less-good: - To me, a "stack" of pancakes means 3 bare minimum... I was served 2 medium sized ones in this particular stack - Agree with Cailen that I expected more food for the price, though I'll admit it was enough to satisfy most reasonable appetites. - Ran out of water glasses (I'll give them a break on this - but they probably could have used one more staff person - they were all slightly run off their feet. Not a destination, but definitely I place I would drop into when going by or make regular if I lived in the area.

I wish there was a way to give 4.5 stars, because this place is basically five star material but I came away feeling like I didn't get enough food for my money. The servers working were pleasant and smiling, you get an overwhelming sense that they have a lot of regulars and with good reason. My guess is that once you're there 2-3 times they'll recognize you, remember your name and what your order was. This just feels like that kind of place. I got a Salmon sandwich on a bagel and it was fantastic. I paid $5.95 for it and for that price I was hoping for 30% more food but that is the only slight I could possibly give this place. Otherwise this is everything a quaint local eatery should be.

Went here for breakfast. Omelets and coffee were decent, large portion sizes, but no free refills on the coffee, as in similar priced places offering similar menus! The hash browns (home-fries) were excellent according to my friend! The service of the staff was very friendly and accommodating, but the service of what seemed to be the owner/boss was pretty rude. (as other reviewers have commented). She was very abrupt and glared at me, which made me feel very uncomfortable. Other reviewers remarked on this, and it's easy to see what they mean. WHen we paid the bill seemed to be trying to be friendly though, so maybe for a tip.. or maybe it's just the way she is... I'll be going to Sunset next time though!

Love it! On my visit from California, this was the only place I went twice! Had lunch one day and breakfast the next and both hit the spot with tasty goodness. Their bread selection is good and I'm told that bread can be hit or miss in Toronto, so I don't know where they get it, but highly recommended. The service is super friendly and accommodating, not to mention cute;) It's small inside, but I didn't have a problem getting a table. Food comes quick and like I said, very tasty. I will definitely go back next time I'm in town.

I come here every weekend for either a benedict or a sandwich melt and I'm never disappointed. The benedict sauce is probably the best I've ever had, I usually stay away from bennys because of the sauce so that's a big deal for me. Everything on the menu is great though, my fiance says that the pancakes here are the only ones he can eat without syrup - he still lathers it on though. Try the banana bread with their homemade strawberry jam!!!

One of my favourite occasional vices is to treat myself to a good breakfast out when I'm off from work. There's nothing quite like starting an entire day to oneself with a homecooked, sumptuous, solid meal. Which is exactly what you'll get out of the Lunch Box. A bright, cheerful eatery on the edge of the park, Lunch Box offers all-day breakfast with special entrees (such as eggs benedict or florentine) on weekends. Their muffins are packed with fruity goodness and served straight from the baking tin. Your tea or coffee is served in real crockery, and the photo of the dog at the fixings table reminds you that soy milk is available. Their fresh pies, cookies, and "the best banana bread in High Park" will taunt you into submission. Add to the diverse and excellent menu a relaxed and soothing vibe. Works from local artists adorn the bright, cheerful walls and smooth jazz sifts from the Sirius radio receiver. The stack of newspapers includes local dailies, NOW, and the New York Times. Neighbourhood locals are bound to crowd the charming wooden tables during peak mealtimes, so arrive early and be willing to enjoy a little elbow-rubbing from trendy strangers and their families. Yeah, ok, sometimes the portions could be larger. But if you're someone who prefers quality over quantity, especially if it's made in-house and by free spirited folk, you've come to the right place. Bring your lover for that sublime morning-after breakfast, enjoy the sun in the park, and return later for a slice of pumpkin pie and hot tea. Do it.

The Lunch Box is an affordable, solid restaurant option wedged between High Park Village and Roncie. This location is great, especially if you just want a bite to eat during a day spent in High Park. The staff are friendly and fast and the food is reasonably priced for its quality, however the seating arrangement in the restaurant gets very tight when it starts filling up. Our brunch at The Lunch Box was spent wedged beside a couple who were fuming over some bad decisions made the previous night. In other words, its not a great restaurant for big groups. Due to the limited seating, I recommend grabbing your lunch to go, as the sandwiches are well worth the price, especially in that location!

Lovely service, incredible eggs and amazing sandwich melts! A favourite in the neighbourhood.

Unfortunately, the new ownership (or management, not sure) has effectively killed what used to be a great local diner. Frowny face. I predict this place will close within the year unless a saviour swoops in.

Found the owner to be rude with her own staff. I used to go every day for a fresh squeezed OJ. After awhile I decided Im not supporting the owner. Last federal election they had a Liberal sign in the window. I don't care what party anyone in this country supports, but small businesses should never show political support one way or another. Food is ok, over priced though.

I've heard a lot of hype about Lunch Box. I live nearby and everytime I walk past this restaurant, it's always packed! The menu isn't that big - typical breakfast plates, pancakes, fried egg sandwiches, deli sandwiches, etc. I had the whole wheat blueberry pancakes. They were okay but kind of bland. I would definitely recommend getting one of the combo meals with the pancakes + fruit/granola or pancakes + eggs, because 3 whole wheat pancakes gets quite boring after 1. They aren't the fun pancakes with the messy blueberry sauce - they're just the kind with blueberries baked inside + maple syrup. The service was friendly but also very slow. It was around 2 pm on a Sunday and it took almost an hour to make two plates of breakfast food.

This is a pretty typical casual restaurant. There's nothing really unique on the menu but that's okay because the food is decent. The sandwiches are decently large. Some of them seem a bit expensive for what you get though. Service seemed kind of confused at times but they were friendly. The place is a tight fit though so don't think of bringing a large group here. This is a take out and go sort of place.

Love this place! We came here almost every day when our kitchen was being renovated. The owner is extremely nice and always gave our toddler extra fruit and snacks. The food is delicious and there are always new specials to choose from.

What happened!! Change of ownership I think, new sign new paint job inside.. The staples of the food have also changed.... Use to eat there all the time.. Have been out of town the last 6months and when I came back, I sat down and was surprised by the make over which was a welcome change. However I noticed the staff was different as well and asked about that as they use to always remember my usual order even when i called in. The new staff was nice. Which made the eating experience better as the food seemed off? The home fries which were my favorite as I do love my late day breakfasts lacked any taste and were bland as can be.. the toast was ok, and the turkey sausages seemed larger but also lacked taste... I think the previous owners did not fully explain their recipes to the new owners. The cream of Mushroom soup also tasted like it was out of a can with extra mushrooms thrown into the batch... lacked authenticity. This made me so sad :( as this was one of the staples in my life for the last number of years and could always count on a satisfying meal.... Will give it another try in a little while and see if things have changed.... but the last meal was a bit off putting.... hopefully it is just a small hiccup as the new owners get their bearings on the establishment... Sherry ;)

I ordered the grilled veggie and hummus sandwich. The sandwich was good, but nothing spectacular. It was what you would expect from a grilled veggie and hummus sandwich. It was quite small, though, and came to over $7. The servers and people were nice. But after paying more than $7 for a tiny sandwich, and trying to fight off the flies and the wasp, I kind of regretted I regretted not going to the Subway nearby. I don't think I'll come again.

A favourite place for me to take the kids on a weekend! It can get very busy for breakfast so I'd recommend coming early or planning for a brunch arrival. The staff are super friendly and make the experiencing that much more enjoyable!

One of my go-to breakfast places in the area, Lunch Box has never failed to deliver yummy and inexpensive food with friendly service. The staff is cheerful and laid-back. A pitcher of water is always available at the front, so you will never go thirsty. The simple 2-egg breakfast comes with very tasty hashbrowns, and their marble rye is quite good. Great place for a quick, casual breakfast or lunch.

Really good service. Nice and simple breakfast and fair prices. Good to bring your family your significant other and even your friends. I'll be defiantly coming back.

The stuffs are really slow and they dont know what they are doing and what they have to do...they just missing orders a lot.

A sweet little place by High Park. Did not spend too much time here but the little time that I did spend was very pleasant. Ordered two sandwiches, and waited in a atmosphere with both friendly employees and patrons. Was also offered a free piece of delicious banana cake. Will come here again.

This is like eating in some ones home. The girls that run this place are fantastic and the home made baked goods are awesome. They know how to make very tasty sandwiches and they make their own soups. Their eggs in the morning are okay but the pancakes, especially the blueberry ones, are great. If you are looking for something different and flashy, this isn't the place. If you want good food and to be treated like family, this is it.

I love this place for lunch! Great variety, great staff, excellent fresh food. I LOVE their Asian Noodle Bowl! Yumm! Soups & sandwiches are always fresh & delicious. Great all-day greasy spoon breakfasts too!

This place has gone from bad to worse. It used to be hectic and sloppy because of a high volume of customers. Now the service is just bad.New owners I think. We ordered take out 4 "pucks" this morning, an English muffin with eggs & bacon. When we got them home they were open faced. Half an englsh muffin. We returned them a half an hour later, cold. They tried to slap the other halves of the English muffins on top and send us off, with our now soggy, cold pucks. We were so grossed out. The way they go from handling food to handling cash with no hand washing has always made us uncomfortable.

I ordered the small breakfast of bacon, 2 eggs, home fries and toast - it was good, but nothing special; almost your textbook diner-style food and almost exactly the same as you'd get at the Sunset Grill up the road. It was fast and hot. If you want to visit for weekday lunch, get there early, as the place fills up with retirees by 12:30pm every day.

This place was just okay. I ordered a hot breakfast of eggs, home fries, and bacon which was okay but nothing special. I also ordered a latte which was not good at all. I got a medium or large, and it just came in a fairly small mug. It was nothing fancy but cost a lot (4 dollars ish?) For a place that you stand in line to order, the price is high and the food is below average. I would go here again in a pinch and try their milkshake maybe.

The overall experience at this fabulous restaurant was outstanding. The food was amazing and delicious. The moment I looked at the food it left me mouth-watering. The customer service at this restaurant was fantastic. The food was delivered in a short period of time and the waiters were polite and friendly. It is surely one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. I recommend this restaurant to food lovers and everyone in general. Are you hungry for delicious food? Try out the Lunch Box restaurant.