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If you're heading back to the office, getting away from your workspace to enjoy a healthy lunch (in a cute adult lunch box, of course) could be good for your mental and physical health. We know, sometimes it can be a challenge doing all the prep work, but maybe having a box this cute will inspire you to eat healthier and break away from your desktop. Here are some very cool lunch box options that will have you proudly packing abento box lunchto work or school. Bonus: Grab a reusable ice pack to throw in an insulated lunch bag, box, or cooler to really keep things chill.
POKETO Checkered Dual Bento Bite Box
Right on-trend with a checkered pattern, this adorable bento box is about as cute as they come. Slide it into your purse or backpack for an easy-to-transport, well-portioned desk lunch.
YETI Daytrip Packable Lunch Bag
Fold it up or down depending on how much you plan on storing, this Yeti lunch bag keeps your warm lunch hot and your cold sandwiches cold.
Kate Spade New York Portable Soft Cooler Lunch Bag
This tote says stylish lunch all over it. The insulated lining helps keep your food and bev fresh for hours while it's easy to wipe clean.
Fluf Zipper Lunch Bag
These canvas bags in a slew of colors and prints have a wipeable, water-resistant lining, plus an interior pocket for a water bottle or ice pack.
Marlowe Waxed Canvas Lunch Bag
This is not your grade school lunch bag. These elegant, reusable bags even come with a little pocket where you can include a surprise love note if you’re packing a lunch for your boo or your kin.
JANSPORT Lunch Break Honey Lunch Box
The Lunch Break has an insulated interior to keep foods warm or cold plus an angled zip opening so it can lay flat so you can use it as a tray!
BUILT Jinx Insulated Lunch Bag
This water-resistant bag is roomy enough for your lunch and snacks and comes with a cross-body strap for when you need to be hands-free. Bring it on picnics too!
PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag
This foldable lunch bag has freezable gel built in, so there's no need to carry a separate ice pack, and your food will stay chilled for hours. It comes in a variety of patterns and colors, including this fun hot pink number.
BentoHeaven Leakproof Bento Box
Pretty and well-designed, this Bento setup is completely leak-proof and also really cute (we love the bamboo). But our favorite aspect may be the free lunch notes that come along with the box. Whether you’re packing lunch for your kids, an S.O., or yourself, write a little note to put a smile on their face. Even if it’s your own!
BALORAY Lunch Bag Tote Bag
This lightweight tote bag is made with a waterproof and dirt-proof cotton and is roomy enough to fit your lunch as well as a whole day’s worth of snacks. The stylish stripes also allow it to be repurposed for an everyday tote or makeup bag.
MIER Insulated Lunch Bag
If you’re someone who likes to have both cold and hot food for lunch, this roomy insulated two-leveled lunch bag will help you keep those items separate. There’s a top “dry” section and a bottom leakproof compartment, and it also comes with a handy shoulder strap.
Kate Spade New York Lunch Tote
Keep it classy with this understated but refined lunch tote. We think polka dots make everything better.
Iarka Design Lunch Bag
This lightweight lunch bag is 100% vegan, made of washable paper and is combined with an eco leather handle.
Fluf Organic Cotton Lunch Bag
Go green with this adorable lunch bag made from organic cotton. With a fitting text graphic, this container will have everyone wishing they packed a lunch too. Plus, it’s machine washable just in case you forget to put the lid back on your drink.
Srise Insulated Lunch Bag
This insulated, waterproof, and foldable lunch box is made with high-density oxford cloth and non-toxic aluminum foil. There is a large compartment for your main meal as well as front and back pockets to store utensils or extra snacks.
Bentgo Eco-Friendly Lunch Container
The perfect way to travel with salad, this container has separate compartments for all of your toppings. It also comes complete with a matching fork for a very stress-free lunch break.
Fulton Bag Co. Upright Lunch Bag
The crush-resistant Fulton Bag Co. Upright HardBody Lunch Box is sturdy and practical and keep food cold by the time lunchtime rolls around.
Herschel Pop Quiz Lunch Box
For Herschel bag fans, this lunch box has a soft insulated main snack compartment that easily wipes clean of your favorite fare.
Hydro Flask Large Insulated Lunch Box
Keep your lunch cold for hours with this sleek, modern lunch box from one of our favorite water bottle makers.
HOMESPON Reusable Lunch Bag
Simple and stylish, the reusable lunch bag is also roomy enough to fit an entire's day worth of food and then some.
Lego Adult Lunch Box
Embrace your inner kid with this fun lunch box shaped like a giant LEGO piece. Having a box this playful might inspire us to play with our food a little more.
4 Tier Indian-Tiffin Box
Take a modern twist on a classic design with this tiered set inspired by century-old vessels from northern India. The interlocking tins are perfect for your multi-course lunch.
MIRA Lunch Jar
Tired of lukewarm soups and pastas? This stainless steel Insulated thermos will keep your homemade lunch hot for up to five hours or cold for up to 10.
BUILT Neoprene Gourmet Getaway Zippered Lunch Tote
This colorful neoprene tote is compact, machine-washable, and insulated.
Rubbermaid LunchBlox Lunch Bag
Your sandwich boxes will fit nicely in this lightweight lunch bag. It also comes with a side bottle holder and compartment for utensils.
Smart Planet Collapsible Eco Meal Kit
This cute portioned tray collapses for easier storage, so you can toss it in your purse after lunch. It even comes with a condiment lid so you can keep your dressing separate.
HemingWeigh Insulated Lunch Bag
This bad boy isn’t kidding around. Not only can you fit three plastic food storage containers inside, it also contains a separate compartment for fruit (or an ice pack) AND a side pocket for drinks.
Black+Blum Vacuum Food Flask
Take lunch to a whole new level of sophistication with this sleek thermos with a spoon that attaches to the side via a magnet. Don’t think you have to only eat soup though — it’ll keep your drinks and salads cold for just as long.
LunchBots Trio Stainless Container
Forget those soggy bread balls you get when you wrap your sandwich in plastic wrap — this box promises you the perfect sandwich every time. This metal lunchbox is a great container for smaller meals and snacks like crackers and cheese or celery and peanut butter.
YETI Rambler Stainless Steel Colster
You’ve relied on a durable YETI cooler for a beach or backyard party. Now grab a trusty YETI product you can pack in your work bag — this 12 oz. rambler has double-wall vacuum insulation and will keep your lunch cold (or hot) until you’re ready to enjoy it.
Stanley Classic Vacuum Food Jar
Go old school with a classic steel thermos. It’s roomy enough (24 oz.) to hold your lunch, and it’s durable enough to take on the road.
Stanley Classic 10 qt Steel Lunch Box
Stand out with a vintage lunch box roomy enough to hold lunch for two. There's even a metal bracket just inside the lid that can keep your full-size Stanley Vacuum Bottle or Mug secure.
LunchBots Duplex Insulated Lunch Bag
Gray and pink is a classic color combo and an insulated liner ensures everything stays cold. We also love that it’s big enough to carry your lunch as well as utensils and a bottle of water or two.
Omiebox Bento Adult Lunch Box
This hard plastic box boasts a game-changing, vacuum insulated bowl that promises to keep cold yogurt cold and hot soups hot. There are also several leakproof compartments. Although, for those of us unwilling to give up our PB+J, the bowl can be removed for a sandwich spot.
Kipling Kichirou Lunch Bag
Those extra long work days require extra snacks. This bag comes in a variety of colors and is big enough to hold several shifts’ worth of snacking.
Rubbermaid Lunchbox Kit
If you’re one of those people that prefers little snacks throughout the day, check out these brightly colored little containers to keep all your trail mix and fruit from falling to the bottom of your purse.
ECOlunchbox Three-in-One Stainless Steel Food Container Set
This plastic-free stainless steel set of three containers fits perfectly together so you can take three dishes on the go. Basically, you can put a sammie (or other main course) in the largest container, and two sides in the smaller ones.
JarJackets Silicone Mason Jar Protector Sleeve
Pack these cute and yummy Mason jar lunches safely with these colorful protector sleeves.
Buringer Reusable Insulated Lunch Bag
This durable and waterproof bag has aluminum insulation and a front pocket to hold your phone or other small valuables.
Bramli Salad Kit
You’ll never have to eat a soggy salad again with this incredible container. Not only does it keep your greens fresh, but it also comes with a separate container for dressing and a fork which both snap into the lid.
Now that you've found the perfect adult lunch box, check out our online cooking classes to make the perfect lunch!
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