If buying yourself the best cute lunchbox and finally curbing your Pret addiction is on your New Year’s resolutions list, then look no further. We get it – Pret, Itsu, Starbucks, et. al., are all so tempting. It’s 1pm. You’re hungry, you’ve lost your morning zestiness and the call of fresh sushi or an overpriced salad is strong. But when you’re popping to one-of-the-above several times a week, those £15 salad pots start to add up. Enter: the most organised version of yourself that makes double-the dinner portions and cuts back on the caesar baguettes (cry). The only redeeming factor of this plan? The new cute lunchbox we’re going to pack it all up in.
When it comes to transporting your lunch, there’s a whole host of food-on-the-move options. You’ve got your lunch bags, your flasks, your plain, tomato pasta-stained tupperware and, in recent times particularly, bento boxes. These easy, stackable Japanese-style lunch boxes have been thriving on TikTok of late and we’re keen to jump on the trend. No more will our leftover salad go soggy as the cucumber slowly wilts the spinach. A bento box is handily divided into sections, so you can store your croutons, leaves, protein and dressings in their own compartments for an actually decent lunch the day after.
Elsewhere, we’re seeing a rise in eco-friendly lunch boxes, with bamboo and rice husk materials beginning to champion the field, knocking plastic out of its previously top spot position. For us, we’re eyeing up this Hip Clutch Bag, made from ocean bound plastic bottles or, alternatively, if you’re more of a packed lunch, sandwich and crisps gal, this reusable paper lunch bag gets top marks on the style front. So, what are our winning lunch boxes for 2025? Let’s get into it…
The best cute lunchbox: our top picks
- Best overall – Our Place Wander Bowl
- Best microwaveable lunch box – Brabantia Make & Take Lunch Box Bento
- Best lunch bowl – W&P DESIGN The Porter Silicone-wrapped Ceramic Bowl
- Most stylish pick – Stainless Steel Lunch Box
Which lunch box company is best?
Of course, this will depend on your requirements and whether you value practicality most versus style and appearance. That said, in our experience Our Place’s Wander Bowl combines both of these factors, with an appealing heat-resistant ceramic design, paired together with a silicone sleeve, and silicone strap for added security. Then again, if we had to pick a top brand for practicality and style alone. We’d put Brabantia’s Make + Take range in top spot for the former and, for the latter, we’d have to side with the chic Porter range from W&P Design.
Keep scrolling to find the best cute lunchbox for everything from salads to soups in 2025.
1. Best lunch box overall
Our Place’s beautiful ceramic bowl is more than just an aesthetically-pleasing lunch container. It’s microwave and dishwasher-safe, includes a fitted lid, a protective silicone sleeve, and a silicone strap for added security. Available in four chic hues, it’s perfect for on-the-go.
2. Best microwaveable lunch box
Make lunch time feel like a proper break from work by filling the sections of this bento-style lunchbox with things that really make your mouth water. Safe for the freezer, dishwasher, and microwave, it has a total capacity of 2L for all your meal essentials. Pair with the matching cutlery set, and you’re good to go!
3. Best lunch bowl
GLAMOUR-editor’s have waxed lyrical about this lunch bowl and it’s no surprise, really. Ceramic? Check. Available with a matching water bottle? Check check. The Porter bowl is as sleek as a lunch box for adults gets and we’re snapping up the entire W&P Design lunch selection today, cutlery set included.
4. Most stylish lunch box
For a luxury take on the classic lunch box, look no further than this stainless steel iteration from Prada, in collaboration with Black + Blum. Engraved with the Prada logo on the front, it’s equipped with a statement silicone strap that’ll help keep your lunch leak-free. Inside, you’ll find two compartments to neatly organise your meal. It also brags an airtight stainless steel lid, ensuring your food stays secure and warm and comes complete with a matching fork for added convenience.
5. Best bento box
A bento lunch box with removable sections for reheating, snacks and dressings, this Mepal brand lunch box is a popular choice on the John Lewis website and, with a total 1.5L capacity, it’s big enough for a substantial lunch without the hassle of having to worry about spills, keeping – by comparison – a lunch box bag upright for the entirety of your commute.
6. Best food flask
The Black +Blum Food Flask is a compact, vacuum insulated solution for enjoying a warm or chilled meal on the go. With its brushed steel finish and smooth curves, it’s as chic as it is functional. Featuring a nylon strap and a fibre spoon attachment, it keeps your food hot for up to 6 hours and cold for 8 hours.
7. Best sandwich box
Fortnum & Mason’s Lunch Box is the ideal companion for work lunches, picnics, and al fresco gatherings. Crafted from durable metal, it features an elegant bamboo lid, all neatly secured with a chic striped band for a touch of style. It’s worth noting that it is hand wash only and is not suitable for the dishwasher, microwave, or freezer.
8. Best food pot
When it comes to winter lunches, they deserve to be stored in something as heart-warming as this Pink Hearts Food Pot, a gorgeous collaboration between Emma Bridgewater and Chilly’s. Not only will it keep your meals hot or cold for up to 6 hours, its leak-proof, airtight lid ensures no mess and prevents condensation.
9. Best lunch bag with cutlery
Offered in elegant shades of dusty pink, jade, and navy, this lunch box doubles as a stylish clutch bag that is ideal for meals on the move. Its smart design includes a spacious main compartment, an integrated cutlery set attached to the lid, and a covered pot that is perfect for sauces, dips, or dressings. What’s more, it’s crafted using Ocean Bound Plastic, giving discarded marine-bound waste a new purpose while helping to protect our oceans.
10. Best stainless steel lunch box
From homemade lasagna to hearty stews and comforting soups, this tiered stainless steel lunchbox is designed to carry it all — plus those extra sides and snacks you can’t leave behind. With a secure clip-lock closure and a generous 950ml capacity in total, it ensures you have plenty of room to pack everything you need for a satisfying meal on the go.
11. Cute lunch box accessories
A flask is a great way to transport hot food and soups to work with minimal fuss and this blush pink one from Chillys will keep all your pastas and chillies hot for up to six hours. And it can also be used for cold items – no need for the faff of a cool bag and ice pack!
12. Most aesthetic lunch box
This mosaic bento box is one of the most aesthetically-pleasing we’ve come across, featuring a beautiful sea glass design with in shades of aqua and ocean hues. It boasts smart compartments to keep your food organised, and the wooden lid doubles as a practical plate. With its compact 7.6″ x 4.8″ size, it’s a compact choice that will fit effortlessly into any work bag.
13. The best lunch boxes for office days
We’ve tested this one personally and, as a leakproof and minimalist lunch container, this Brabantia Make & Take salad box is excellent. It’ll protect your card holder, phone and valuables from spills and messes, and the unique top tray with three sections plus a sauce pot is ideal for salad toppers and dressings.
14. Best reusable lunch bag
These reusable and wipeable paper bags remind us of grabbing a filled New York bagel on your lunch break and, being foldable and all, they’re super easy to stash away once you’ve finished your lunching. Wonderful.
15. Best bento box with sauce pot
With a 1400ml capacity and stackable compartments, this bento box is great for lunches at work, and includes a sauce container with a lid to keep food fresh. Microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe (with an exception for the lid), this leak-proof design keeps food separated and secure, making it a functional lunch box that’s suitable for any occasion.
