Gallery: 9 Cool Lunch Boxes and Bags

One tenet of healthy (and, let's face it, recessionary) eating is to take your lunch to work. We'll add that it's definitely tastier than the pre-made salad from your office cafeteria. We've rounded up reusable lunch bag options before, but it's time for an upgrade—especially since we stumbled upon a website that has vintage-style lunch boxes galore. Click through for our favorites.

The old-school styles from Lunchboxes.com are priceless. We had a hard time choosing just a few to show you. And Mario Batali's new line comes in separate lines for men and women- hm. Any other favorites? Let us know. And enjoy eating something homemade at the office. Instead of, you know, a pack of Bugles.

• To-Go Ware Stainless Steel Lunch Box, $17.95 at Greenfeet.

• Dr. Pepper Lunchbox, $12.95 from Lunchboxes.com

• Ramones Lunchbox, $17.95 from Lunchboxes.com

• Tootsie Pop Lunchbox, $12.95 from Lunchboxes.com

• Mario Batali Persimmon Floral Lunchbag, $27.96 at ebags.com

• Mario Batali Insulated Crew Tote in Black Pepper, $44.99 at ebags.com

• Mario Batali Insulated Satchel in Persimmon, $27.96 at ebags.com

• Built NY Gourmet Getaway, $19.95 at ReusableBags.com

• Mini Lunch Tote, $19.50 from Lands' End

More lunch box coverage on the Kitchn:
Tyvek Lunch Bag
Anti-Theft Lunch Bag
Oilcloth Lunch Bags
Alladin's New Lunch Box
New Lunch Box from Pottery Barn
Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar

Comments (8)

I have the builtNY lunch tote and I have to say it is the most amazing invention. Here is what i like:
It's snazzy color (mine is lime green)
I can fold it or smush it when empty and stuff it into another bag
The stretchy factor - especially when its chock full or challenged by a large piece of tupperware
It keeps things cool - even when I forget my ice pack
Oh, and its machine washable - a quick spin in the washer and it looks like new

I am a big fan of the sigg aluminum lunch box:

http://www.lunchboxes.com/sigg.html

It is just the right size to slip into my bag. It doesn't have a handles or anything to get caught on stuff.

I love the Batali crew bag and jumped at it when I first saw it online (I don't want an eye-catching cute design if I'm taking it to work), but it's HUGE.

I've got the BuiltNY one too (in bright, bright red), and it really is good. I spilt in it the very first day, and just rinsed it out--poof, all clean. It stretches around all my mismatched containers, and holds plenty. I found mine at Staples, of all places.

I'm a big fan of Zojirushi products - keeps soup hot all day long! I also don't mind the Elle insulated lunch bags - looks like a mini-purse which is nice.

I have the built ny gourmet getaway lunch tote and LOVE it. It has a wide, flat bottom, so can easily put containers in it. it zips closed. its made of insulating neoprene. commenter roo likes it b/c of the bright color, & I like mine b/c I got it in black & it blends well w/ my work stuff. & I like it b/c of the other reasons previous commenters mentioned.

I love the idea of using stainless steel lunch boxes (or Tiffins as there known around the world). (#1 reason: no pasta sauce stained plastic containers!) In addition to Siggs, and Greenfeet's offerings... I also like the variety at Happy Tiffin ( http://www.happytiffin.com ). Their large tower is perfect for a summer picnic (or outdoor concert) to fill with cheese, nuts, salmon, dip, crackers, among other goodies. I also have a two-tiered tiffin, which fits in my bike messenger bag and is perfect for lunch at work.

I have the BuiltNY lunch tote too. Got it at TJMaxx for about $7 a year ago. I use it alot and also love that when i'm finished it takes up no space in my bag.

I have wanted to get the Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar for stuff like soups but just haven't taken the plunge.