San Francisco has been long regarded as a food mecca by foodies and casual diners for years.
Tangy, chewy sourdough bread bowls filled with velvety clam chowder are a staple for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re sitting at a board table or a dinner table, important decisions are often made over a meal.
Before you head to the boardroom, make your lunch selection ahead of time so you can focus on the agenda. We rounded up some of the best boxed lunches in San Francisco to make your lunch meeting a Golden State success.
Mission Picnic
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Box lunches from Mission Picnic are like having a picnic in the park (or boardroom, for that matter). The variety of sandwiches offered in the Lunch Box makes it a memorable choice for meeting attendees. Meat-eaters and vegetarians (and vegans!) will enjoy choosing from sandwich offerings such as: Devil’s Egg, Salumi Special, Flatiron, or CranTurkey.
Mission Picnic uses simple, local and organic (when possible) ingredients, creating rustic food that is reminiscent of a classic American picnic. Grab a seat at the table and you’ll be instantly transported to Golden Gate Park. Notable: Picnic for 40. [Photo: Facebook]
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Boston Market
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Boston Market is known for serving home-style dishes in a fast-casual setting. For a traditional option, The Boston Carver Sandwich Box Lunch comes with a hand-crafted sandwich, salad and dessert. Meeting attendees will enjoy the slow-roasted and marinated turkey in the Turkey Carver Sandwich. Notable: Boston Carver Sandwich Boxed Lunch. [Photo: ezCater]
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Curry Pundits
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For a business lunch that is truly out-of-the-box, Curry Pundits brings the flavors of traditional Indian street food to a business lunch box. The Currito Box Lunch features a Whole Wheat Roti (Indian flatbread) with Rice, Protein (Beef, Pork Chicken, or Lamb), Curry, and Chutney. The Currito Box Lunch also has a vegetarian option, which can include Paneer, Tofu or Grilled Veggies. Notable: Currito Box Lunch. [Photo: Facebook]
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Noah’s New York Bagels
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The neighborhood-based bagel joint offers deli-inspired sandwiches on bagels. The California Chicken Sandwich Box Lunch offers an ode to California’s farmland with a lively spin. The California Chicken Sandwich is topped with Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion & Chive Shmear on a freshly-made Challah Roll.
The Hummus Veg Out Sandwich Box Lunch is great for vegetarians, and comes with Hummus, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Spinach, Arugula, Roasted Red Peppers, Cucumbers and Garden Veggie Shmear on a Multigrain Roll. Paired with a pickle, potato salad and dessert, this box lunch is satisfying and complete. Notable: California Chicken Salad Sandwich Box Lunch. [Photo: Facebook]
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Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill
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To zest things up in the boardroom, the Burrito Box Lunch from Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill offers a number of options for diners. Each burrito box comes with a burrito, chips, beans, salsa, and a brownie. Choose from Burrito Especiale Steak, Burrito Especiale Chicken or Grilled Veggie Burrito. Notable: Burrito Box Lunch. [Photo: Facebook]
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Baysider Cafe
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Located in South San Francisco, Baysider Cafe is known for their breakfasts but they also feature a great lunch box. The Prosciutto & Brie Sandwich Box Lunch is simply stated and very delicious. It comes with chips and a cookie to make it a meal. Vegetarians will love the Veggie One Sandwich Box Lunch with fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Eggplant, Tomato, Oil, Vinegar, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Pesto. Notable: Hot Pastrami Sandwich Box Lunch. [Photo: Yelp]
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