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Top 5 Boxed Lunch Restaurants in NYC

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Got a lunchtime meeting you need to feed in New York City? We rounded up the best boxed lunches and individually wrapped options in New York!

1. Pita Grill

Pita Grill combines classic Mediterranean foods with other world flavors, including Mexican, Thai, and Indian. Known for serving up flavorful food that leaves you feeling good, Pita Grill has you covered with a wide range of offerings, including individually packaged appetizers, salads, sandwiches, hot entrees, and pasta.

Trying the Chicken Rice Bowl is highly recommended, but you can’t go wrong with any of their rice bowl options, which features your choice of protein served over rice and beans. You can also try the sampler tray to get a little taste of everything Pita Grill has to offer.

Become the lunchtime MVP when you order from Pita Grill, like Richard, who says, “Tried the individual wrapped lunch and the office thought I was a hero. Nice presentation and amount of food.”

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2. Cosi

Cosi began with one man’s search for the perfect sandwich. Taste test after taste test eventually led this man, Drew Harré, to the realization that if he wanted the best, he would have to make it himself. So in 1989, he opened the first Cosi restaurant, focusing on crafting sandwiches with different, exotic ingredients and classic french bread.

Sandwiches aren’t Cosi’s only specialty. Order the popular Thai Curry Bowl for a spicy mix of chicken, cauliflower, and curry. Or try the Adobo Chicken and Avocado Bowl for a delicious medley of southwest chicken, veggies, black beans, and pico de gallo. Both meals come with the Cosi signature flatbread to help you scrape up anything left on your plate.

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3. Peking Express Chinese Restaurant

Dreaming of General Tso’s chicken? Mouth watering at the thought of vegetable fried rice? Hoping to satisfy your craving for spicy miso ramen? Look no further than Peking Express Chinese Restaurant in Queens. They combine core Chinese and Japanese foods to create a satisfying Asian cuisine experience.

Their most popular lunch is the Dinner Bento Box, which gives you a choice of entree, like chicken teriyaki or salmon teriyaki, and adds miso soup, California roll, shumai, and rice.

Take it from DF, who can’t wait to order again: “I have been searching for a reliable and tasty restaurant that I can get Chinese and Japanese food from… and I finally found it! The food was enjoyed by all, delivered on time, came with plenty of serving pieces and utensils and sauces, and was a good quantity.”

Browse the Peking Express Chinese Restaurant menu

4. Miss Viviennes

Food made with love tastes better than anything else, and that’s exactly what you get at Miss Viviennes. Family-owned and operated, they cook up Jamaican cuisine that transports you to warm weather and sunny days. 

Spice up your afternoon with the Curry Chicken Caribbean Bowl, which features traditional slow-cooked pulled Jamaican curry and your choice of three sides, like mac ‘n’ cheese, collard greens, and coconut sweet potatoes. Or try the Stew Chicken Caribbean Bowl for a similar experience, only with a different protein.

As Margarita, a Miss Viviennes devotee, puts it, “Spectacular Food! The team could not stop raving about it. OMG. Quality ingredients, delicious flavors, on time delivery, etc!”

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5. Berger’s Catering

The team at Berger’s prides itself on having go-to catering for anything from a casual breakfast or happy hour to an upscale luncheon. They are truly the jack of all food trades, with options ranging from a create-your-own parfait station to a backyard BBQ buffet.

Put your trust in Kevin, who says, “Great food, delicious and always on time. I definitely recommend for large or small events.”

Sandwiches and wraps from the Berger’s Catering lunch menu

Their top lunch is the Sandwich/Wrap Boxed Lunch, which gives you a choice of entree and a side of fresh fruit. With seemingly endless combo options, there’s something for everyone. Try the Italian Supreme for classic satisfaction, or taste the Black Forest Ham and Brie to add a little sophistication to your meal.

Browse the Berger’s Catering menu

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