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About This Place

Welcome to The Lunch Box, a charming café located conveniently in the B&Q Car Park at Charles Watts Way, Hedge End, Southampton. This bustling eatery has quickly gained a reputation for delivering hearty, satisfying meals that keep locals and visitors alike coming back for more. With a commitment to quality and freshness, The Lunch Box offers a variety of choices that cater to different palates, and customers are raving about the experience.

Start your culinary journey with their impressive array of jumbo sausages, served in a roll that's simply bursting with flavor. Options like the Jumbo Sausage & Bacon or the unique Jumbo Lincolnshire Sausage are favorites among patrons looking for a robust bite. For those in the mood for warmth and comfort, the café offers hot filled sandwiches and rolls such as the Chicken Stuffing Roll with gravy and hash brown, providing a delightful twist on traditional fillings.

At The Lunch Box, you can also indulge in a satisfying selection of burgers. The reviews speak for themselves: with options like the 1/4 Bacon Burger or the 1/2 Cheese Burger, customers love the grilled flavor and freshness. Gary Middlewick lauds the cheeseburger with bacon as "lovely," while Henry Dudman emphasizes how the food gave him and his friends a much-needed energy boost during a long work trip.

What sets The Lunch Box apart is not just the food, but the remarkable service as well. Many customers, like Karyn Kay and Isaac Street, appreciate the friendly atmosphere cultivated by the staff, who bring a touch of joy and humor to every interaction. Andre Walker highlights the café's commitment to hygiene and quality control, showcasing their proactive approach to ensuring a safe dining experience. With prices that won’t break the bank, you’ll find this café is as generous with its portions as it is with its hospitality.

Whether you're in a rush or looking to savor each bite, The Lunch Box promises a satisfying experience. Visit them at their Hedge End location for a meal that is wholesome, delicious, and expertly cooked in front of you. Don't miss out on one of Southampton's hidden gems—your taste buds will thank you!

Service options

Service options

  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Catering

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Family friendly

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Parking

Locations

Guest Reviews (221)

Had a lovely cheeseburger with bacon.. all cooled from fresh which is good..

Decided to give it a go instead of the big fast food outlets nearby, glad I did. Lovely food cooked in front of me and really pleasant staff

Me and the lads needed to grab some food during a long work trip and this place was brilliant, exactly what we needed. Went in looking like skeletons and left buzzing with energy. Honestly love it.

Excellent service, great food and fairly priced. Covid queue controlled. Recommended Review 07.05.21. Ordered a hamburger with onions and watched as it was being cooked. They also checked the burger by means of probing tool and recording their pro active action. The hygiene here is of a very high standard and friendly staff. Awarding the Lunch box five stars

Great hospitality. Couldn’t ask for better people to serve (Paige and char). They keep everything in good humour and always serve everyone with the upmost of respect.

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