Lunch Box Cafe & Deli 8751 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942

"We ordered LBC for a show at the San Diego Convention Center and had just the most amazing experience!! The whole team was great, they were prompt, professional and kind from the moment I reached out to the final invoice. We fed over 300 people and had rave reviews from everyone! We had one person declare that the spinach salad was one of the best salads she's had in her life! Thank you again for everything! If we come back to town, NO QUESTION on where we get out catering from!"

"Great family style restaurant. Friendly service, good portion size and good food. Everything you want from your neighborhood restaurant."

"This was the first time I've been to this restaurant and I liked the quaint atmosphere. I really enjoyed the "split pea soup!" The 2 female waitresses were exceptionally friendly and courteous! The turkey BLT sandwich that I had was good, however the turkey tasted a bit refrigerated..."

"Wonderful service, excellent food and very reasonable prices. I didn't take a picture of my blueberry muffin before devouring it, but the spinach croissant was delicious. I will definitely be going back to this gem."

"On a whim, I ate at this restaurant which is located in a strip mall with a cramped parking lot. Restaurant is sandwiched between 7-11 and a dry cleaner. I came around 1:15pm and was lucky to find parking space. Restaurant closes at 2pm. Restaurant is small, quaint and has a friendly vibe that offers local and good, affordable food. They have outdoor seatings so I sat outdoor to enjoy the sun and fresh air. Ordered a curry chicken sandwich on grilled raisin bread and a spring mix salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese and cherry tomatoes. There were two sandwiches that came with a bag of potato chips and a cookie. The curry chicken sandwich filling was piled high. I got full after eating one sandwich and packed the other sandwich to go. As for the salad, I was surprised how generous it was in a large bowl. It too came with a cookie. The salad was fresh, cherry tomatoes tasted like they were freshly picked and sweet. I ate only 1/4 of the salad and packed the rest to go. Waitstaff was attentive and checked on me a few times. This place reminds me that time has stand still, homey place, generous and quality food at a budget friendly price point. You can tell this is a local favorite as silver foxes were here and they know what a good meal is.This place is pet friendly on the outside tables. I will be back to try the breakfast items and baked goods."