Lunch Box Diner - Bryans Road, Maryland

Tom L.

Stepping into Bryan Road's Lunch Box is like entering a better, simpler time in American life. The Lunch Box is an unpretentious, simple, old-fashioned diner that (I'm guessing) has been around for several decades. But do not let this casual atmosphere of hearty vintage Americana give you pause about the food and the service: the Lunch Box stands head and shoulders above most restaurants in the Indian Head region for the excellence of its fare and the down-home friendliness of the staff.

Take your place at any free table you wish--no formality about waiting for a hostess to seat you. Casually and unhurriedly browse the menu, which includes sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, steaks, fish and (my personal favorite) all-day breakfast with yummy sides. Be amiably greeted by one of the several cheerful and VERY professional staff (my personal favorite being Raegan "Sexylegs," although they are all super-cool), to whom a few short visits will turn you into a cherished regular. Smell the delicious aromas of down-home food being prepared on the grills, while enjoying your typically short wait over a perfectly-brewed cup of coffee or a soft drink.

How else can I describe the food rather than "the best of home-cooking"? My usual order is a ham and cheese omelette with bacon on the side, but I've also tasted their sandwiches, their burgers, their BLTs and their superb grits and French fries... all mouth-watering, warm, juicy and promptly served. Lastly, the staff NEVER rushes you out, but depending on how busy they are, will gladly exchange pleasantries with you and make you feel more like a friend than a customer.

You can also tell that the clientele is mostly composed of local regulars, a jovial parade of salt-of-the-Earth people of all ages--which further adds to the comforting feel of belonging and familiarity.

All in all, I would give the Lunch Box 6 stars out of 5 if I could. The proprietress Krissy Greer has done a terrific job keeping the quality and the atmosphere of the place the absolute highest (I've been lunching there for over 20 years) and, most importantly, choosing friendly, prompt, super-nice, professional and caring staff. In all my years eating there I've never had a single complaint, and I keep finding more and more reasons to be a repeat customer.

Good job, Lunch Box. Please don't change a thing.

S

Great local spot for breakfast. The food and service is good. My only complaint is the pancakes and Belgian waffles are not always consistently the same. One weekend it could be really good and the next weekend the taste is completely different. I’m not sure if the cooks each have their own recipe or not, but honestly, it should be the same. Other than that, I highly recommend.

Z A.

The food was nasty. We wasted our money. We visited on a Sunday around 12n and it was not crowded, but it still took 30 minutes for our food to be made after the order was placed. What we were given looked bad and tasted worse. I tried my best to get all the rot out of my home fries but gave up in disgust. The eggs contain shell and are not properly scrambled. Everything we ordered (pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, bacon, veggie omelette, and home fries) was thrown in the trash pretty much uneaten.

Glen M.

I love this little place. It is all about the food. Great food, great price, and fantastic staff. If you are looking for that Americana down home diner experience, stop in. It fills up fast because the locals love this place.

3Core L.

Friendly staff and big menu. My go to is the T-Bone Steak and Eggs. When they’re out of steak I go with Steak and Cheese with over easy eggs. You have to get everything on it and don’t miss the hot peppers. You’ll need extra napkins for this monstrosity.

Maurice D.

Always amazing service along with the food. Love the small town charm. We love patronizing! Sunday morning breakfast to a mid day lunch we have never been disappointed.

Michael G.

My go to place for Breakfast
Best SOS (cream chipped beef) around.
Small local joint. The staff knows everyone that comes in the door.
Go check it out - also great sandwiches

Tay T.

Great food and great service love the country breakfast I get it everytime I go there