Lunch Box Cafe & Deli Menu – La Mesa, CA

Type : Restaurant

Location : La Mesa, CA

We have been a local cafe in the La Mesa community for 12+ years, serving fresh food in a clean and – most important to us – friendly environment. We’ve been awarded BEST breakfast and lunch by La Mesa residents for many years now. Our loyal customers love what we bring to the table. We also have a bakery in which we make French style cakes and pastries upon request. We are known for our quick and friendly service, as well as our country-style breakfast and lunch, and cakes that have no butter or oil. Join us today, in the heart of La Mesa!

Bustling, down-to-earth daytime eatery making classic American breakfast fare, sandwiches & salads. Based on 365 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Lunch Box Cafe & Deli 91942

Address:
8751 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Phone: (619) 463-4013

Website:

Hours

Friday 7:30 AM–2 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 7:30 AM–2 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–2 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–2 PM

Menu

Lunch
Turkey
Ham
Tuna Salad
Chicken Salad
Roast Beef
Egg Salad
Deli Basic 1/2 Sandwich Combo
Choose a Deli Basic Sandwich, then add soup, pasta salad, potato salad or small green salad
$8.50
Specialty Or Hot 1/2 Sandwich Combo
Choose Specialty or Hot Sandwich, then add soup, pasta salad, potato salad or small green salad
$9.50
Turkey, Avocado & Bacon
w/ lettuce, tomato & mayo
$9.50
Club
turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato & mayo
$9.95
Croissant Club
turkey, bacon, provolone, avocado, sprouts, lettuce, tomato & mayo
$9.95
Italian Sub
ham, salami, provolone, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo & Italian dressing
$9.95
BLTA
bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado & mayo
$8.95
Specialty Chicken Salad
our curry chicken salad w/ red onion, lettuce & sprouts on grilled raisin bread
$8.50
Just Veggies
cheeses, onion, avocado, cucumber, sprouts, spinach, lettuce, tomato & cream cheese
$8.95
The Big Guy
roast beef, turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato & mayo
$10.50
Grilled Cheese
melted cheese w/ bacon and tomato
$8.95
Grilled Turkey & Cheddar
w/ tomato & spicy brown mustard
$8.95
Basil Garlic Turkey Melt
w/ provolone, tomato, red onion & basil garlic mayo
$8.95
Hot Pastrami
w/ swiss & spicy mustard
$9.95
Philly
grilled roast beef, pepperjack, peppers, onions, mushrooms & creamy horseradish
$9.95
Grilled Chicken Breast
w/ bacon, provolone, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo & spicy mustard
$9.95
Chicken Cordon Bleu
grilled chicken, swiss, ham, lettuce, mayo & spicy mustard
$9.95
Tuna Melt
albacore tuna salad w/ your choice of cheese
$9.50
Cheeseburger
1/2 lb. classic w/ cheddar
$8.50
Veggieburger
garden burger w/ cheddar
$7.50
Patty Melt
w/ grilled onions, american, thousand island dressing on grilled sourdough
$8.95
French Dip
thinly sliced roast beef w/ provolone on a french roll and au jus dip
$9.50
Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar, Avocado, Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato & Ranch Dressing
Roast Beef, Cheddar, Red Onion, Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato & Cream Cheese
Grilled Mixed Veggies & Feta Cheese
Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Avocado, Cheddar, Red Onion, Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato & Ranch Dressing
Tuna Salad, Avocado, Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Spinach & Tomato
Turkey, Avocado, Red Onion, Sprouts, Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato & Pesto Cream Cheese
Hummus, Avocado, Red Onion, Sprouts, Lettuce, Spinach, & Tomato
Garden Fresh
mixed greens w/ egg, tomato, cucumber & cheese
$6.50
Classic Cobb
Chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, tomato & bleu cheese crumbles
$9.50
Chefs
turkey, ham, cheese, egg & tomato
$9.50
The Scoop
tuna or chicken salad w/ egg, cucumber, tomato & mandarin oranges
$9.50
Chicken & Apple
toasted almonds, craisins, bleu cheese crumbles & red onion on romaine
$9.50
Soup / Salad Combo
A small Garden Fresh Salad w/ a cup of soup & a muffin
$8.95
Cheeseburger
Grilled Cheese
Turkey & Cheese
Catering
Mini Sandwiches On Sweet Hawaiian Rolls
Includes: Meat, Cheese Lettuce and Mayo; Choose From Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef or Veggie
$28.00
Sub Sandwiches On Approx. 18″ French Roll (Cut In 6 Or 8 Pieces)
Includes: Meat, Cheese Lettuce and Mayonnaise; Choose From Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie or Italian
$18.00
Small Box
Includes Sandwich, Chips and Cookie. Boxed with Utensils, Mayo and Mustard Packets
$7.50
Large Box
Includes Sandwich, Chips, Apple, Pasta Salad and Cookie. Boxed with Utensils, Mayo and Mustard Packets
$9.50
Pasta Salad
w/Pesto, Garlic, Onion, Peas and Tomato
$22.00
Spinach Salad
w/Egg, Bacon, Cheese, Onion, Toasted Almonds and Tomato
$25.00
Garden Salad
w/Egg, Cheese, Tomato and Cucumber
$22.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine w/Parmesan Cheese and Homemade Croutons
$22.00
Spring Mix Salad
w/Feta Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Craisins and Green Onion
$25.00
Greek Salad
w/Feta Cheese, Olives, Pepperoncini, Onion, Cucumber & Tomato
$25.00
Fresh Baked Cookies $3.95
Brownie Bites $3.95
Breakfast
One Egg Any Style $6.95
Two Eggs Any Style $7.50
(4) Bacon Or (2) Sausage W/ Two Eggs $10.95
Ham Steak W/ Two Eggs $10.95
Corned Beef Hash W/ Two Eggs $10.95
Top Sirloin Steak W/ Two Eggs $12.50
La Mesa
bacon, avocado, mushroom, tomato & cheese
Ham & Cheese
Diced Ham with cheese
Comfort Special
sauteed mushrooms, avocado & cheese topped w/ sour cream
Denver
ham, mushroom, bell pepper, onion & cheese
Spinach
bacon, fresh sautéed spinach, tomato, mushroom & cheese
Western
sausage, mushroom, tomato, green onion & cheese
Meat Lovers
sausage, ham, bacon & cheese
Crab & Avocado
with sautéed mushrooms & cheese
Vegetarian
mushroom, tomato, fresh sautéed spinach, red onion, zucchini & feta cheese
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, cheese & potato wrapped in a flour tortilla
$8.50
Ortega Chili Scramble
Ortega chilis scrambled in eggs topped w/ pepperjack cheese, bacon & avocado. Served w/ potatoes & toast
$9.95
Huevos Rancheros
Corn tortillas, eggs, cheese, salsa, green onion, avocado & sour cream. Served with potatoes
$9.50
Chilliquilles
Corn tortilla strips simmered in salsa, scrambled w/ eggs. Topped w/ cheese & avocado. Served w/ potatoes & tortillas
$9.50
Spinach Croissant
Fresh sautéed spinach, two eggs, bacon, provolone & tomato on a grilled croissant
$7.95
Power Breakfast
Fresh sautéed spinach, grilled turkey, egg whites & swiss on whole wheat toast w/ a side of sliced tomatoes
$8.50
Breakfast Sandwich
Choose from bacon, ham or sausage w/ two eggs & cheddar or pepperjack cheese on a croissant
$7.50
Veggie/Vegan Burrito
Black beans, soyrizo, avocado, cheese &potato wrapped in a flour tortilla
$7.95
Avocado Toast
Sliced Avocado on any choice of toast 2 pcs with garlic puree, drizzled balsamic glaze, salt & pepper
$7.50
Buttermilk Pancakes $5.95
Blueberry Pancakes $7.95
Banana Pecan Pancakes $7.50
Thick Sliced French Toast
butter & powdered sugar
$6.00
Raisin French Toast
topped w/ bananas, whipped butter & powdered sugar
$7.50
Stuffed French Toast
stuffed w/ cream cheese & topped with raspberry sauce
$6.50
Make It A Combo
Choose one sweet from above & add eggs & bacon or sausage
$3.95
Pancake Or French Toast
w/ bacon & one egg
One Egg
w/ potatoes & toast
Ham & Cheese Omelette
w/ potatoes & toast
Avocado $1.50
Bacon (4), Sausage (2) Or Ham $4.25
Banana (Sliced) $1.50
Biscuit W/ Gravy $3.95
Blueberry Pancake $3.95
Cinnamon Roll $3.75
Cookie $0.75
Cottage Cheese $2.75
Egg $1.75
Hash $4.75
Muffins $3.25
Pancake / French Toast $3.25
Toast $1.95
Tomatoes (Sliced) $1.95
Coffee $2.50
Hot Tea $2.50
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea $2.50
Hot Mocha $3.25
Hot Chocolate $2.95
Iced Mocha $3.75
V8 Juice $2.50
Pineapple Juice $1.95
Fountain Soda $2.50
Canned Soda $1.50
Bottled Soda $2.25
Bottled Water $1.75
Espresso $2.00
Latte $3.50
Cappuccino $3.50

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Reviews

KATIE WOLF
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.

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Olive T
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.

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Unexli
I was killing time in between jobs when this place popped up on my search, so I decided to give it a shot.

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Jessica Parish
This is the BEST place for Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch!! Everything I’ve had is delicious! The biscuits & gravy are the best I’ve ever had! The chili is hearty and perfect. I’ve never had better orange juice either! Oh! And the baskery items… to die for!

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Simon Meth
Great place for a quick and delicious meal! Stay a while longer for freshly made baked goods. Good value too!

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Kunesha Ball
The food in my opinion was just above meh but the service was great! From the pretty young girl at the register to the girl that brought out the food, everyone was super pleasant and had a warm, genuine smile. I wasn’t in love with the coffee or food it wasn’t bad but not better then any other coffee house but definitely a nice quaint little nest to have good conversations in a sweet atmosphere.

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Eureka Bishop (Thereazonusmile)
The food is beyond amazing! You get a lot of bang for your buck. Everything is fresh, including the bakery items, hot right out of the oven. The staff, the service, phenomenal. Only place I brunch!

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Gene Kogan
Perfect neighborhood Cafe.

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Katherine Richardson
Great sandwiches that come with a bag of chips and a cc cookie. Fast service and friendly people. The atmosphere is a bit rustic but pleasant. Great for lunch. They are not open for dinner

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Beth L.
Ordered online.

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