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LunchBots Review: Sturdy, Fun, and Versatile

I’ve been sharing lunch recipes online for a long time, and packing lunches for even longer. I’ve tested many types of lunchboxes through the years and settled on 5 favorite lunch containers. Today, I’m sharing all about LunchBots. But first, see my top five picks, in this review video.

When choosing a lunch container there are many things to consider to ensure that it works for everyone in the family. The perfect lunchbox should be:

  • Durable – preschoolers are hard on lunch boxes!
  • Dishwasher safe – I don’t have time to hand wash every day!
  • Eco-Friendly
  • Not too “cute” – for teens or my husband
  • Leak-Proof

LunchBots lunch containers tick off everything on my list. They have a variety stainless steel container options that can meet all the needs of a family of lunch-packers. And if you are packing salad dressing or dips you can use their leak-proof condiment containers. They’re so handy!

stainless steel lunch box containing avocado egg salad wraps and vegetables.

Which Lunch Box is Better Plastic or Steel?

As you saw in the video, I use a variety of different materials for lunch containers. But there are a lot of benefits to using Stainless Steel. LunchBots are BPA–free and made from food-grade stainless steel.

They are 100% reusable and 100% recyclable.  I also love all the fun color options there are for the lids. This is great way to express personality through the lunch box, withought getting too “cute” for those teen lunches. 

Whether you use an Uno, Duo, Trio, or Quad, the possibilities are endless for great lunches for the entire family.

I like these steel lunch boxes too because they are great for the environment. But of course, you’ll want to pack only your cold lunches in this box since you can’t pop them in the microwave.

LunchBot Trio & Quad

The LunchBots Trio and Quad, specifically, are great for kids’ lunches because it allows you to divide your food into three or four compartments. You can easily pack Bento-style lunches without the tediousness of cutting food into cute shapes. They give you more capabilities to be creative, and to keep food from touching for those picky eaters in your family!

stainless steel lunchbox with dividers containing egg salad, pita chips an turkey rolls

Each space provides enough room to pack nutritious fruits, vegetables, protein, and more. Different size containers for different size appetites—perfect!  LunchBots also come in handy for keeping dinner leftovers in. With their spacious sections, you can easily store tonight’s dinner in them to enjoy for lunch the next day or even to use as ingredients in your next meal. This is especially useful when you’re meal prepping!

Related: Lunch Meal Prep Ideas

Avoid the use of wasteful baggies, foil, and plastic wraps! Instead, start packing in these Bots that will keep your food not only from getting squished, but are environmentally friendly as well. Did I mention they are sturdy? The ones in our MOMables test kitchen are 3 years old and still feel and function like new!

What to Pack in Your LunchBots

If you’ve been on MOMables for long, you know we never run out of fresh lunch ideas around here! You can even subscribe to MOMables Meal Plans to get ideas in your inbox each week. But, I had to leave you with a few of our LunchBot favorite lunches.

Check out all the container options from LunchBots here. What will you pack in your LunchBots?

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  1. Kelly Fricano

    my boy LOVES his edamame!!!!

  2. Jennifer

    My son loves any fruit especially strawberries in his lunch.

  3. Linda Smyth

    I would pack my son’s favorite,raspberries,blueberries,chick peas!

  4. Andrea

    I follow LunchBots on Facebook.

  5. Andrea

    My son would mostly take sandwiches cut into shapes with cookie cutters. My daughter loves broccoli, olives, peas, green beans, boiled egss, and the list goes on….

  6. Andrea

    I follow MOMables on Facebook.

  7. Libby's Library

    Following LunchBot on Twitter – @LibbysLibrary

  8. Libby's Library

    Following LunchBots on Facebook – Elizabeth Turner Neas

  9. Libby's Library

    Following you on Twitter – @LIbbysLibrary

  10. Libby's Library

    Following you on FB – Elizabeth Turner Neas

  11. Libby's Library

    Kids are grown, but when I was packing lunches, turkey and cheese wraps, were one of their favorites!

  12. Trisha Turner

    I shared giveaway on FB.

  13. Trisha Turner

    I follow LunchBots on Twitter (@benjiesluv)

  14. Trisha Turner

    I follow LunchBots on FB.

  15. Trisha Turner

    I follow MOMables on Twitter (@benjiesluv)

  16. Trisha Turner

    I Follow MOMables on FB.

  17. Susan

    My son’s favorite lunch item is what he calls “bug juice”. It’s kefir in a pouch.

  18. Trisha Turner

    My kids would love ANY fruit or veggie in their lunch!

  19. toni yaple

    i dont use twitter but ive like both the facebook pages! woohoo

  20. alizabeth

    Following Momables on FB…

  21. alizabeth

    Following Lunchbots on FB

  22. jbrooten

    My daughter likes jelly or cheese sandwiches on homemade honey whole wheat bread, carrots and cranberries, though lately she is really into oranges

  23. Jenna

    My son loves yogurt!
    I follow momables on facebook.
    I now follow lunchbots on facebook.

  24. Emily

    My daughter loves sandwich “strips” and fruit!

  25. Jeremy Pepper

    Well, no children but love the look of the product. So would pack up leftovers for myself for lunch, or cold dishes. Favorite school lunch was (and still is) PB&J on challah. Best ever. :)

    • Laura

      Jeremy, I take left overs in my lunchbot all the time!! thanks for the comment! –laura

  26. Aleshia

    My sons favorite lunch item that would go perfectly into a lunchbot is freeze-dried raspberries :) I currently follow MOMables and LunchBots on Facebook… and, of course, I shared this awesome giveaway with all my friends and family :)

  27. Cristi

    I folllow LunchBots on Twitter

  28. Cristi

    I Like LunchBots on FB

  29. Cristi

    I follow you on Twitter @BetterLunches

  30. Cristi

    I Like MOMables on FB

  31. Cristi

    I would pack my son fruit and crackers. He would happily eat just crackers, but I pack him fruit anyways, and if it comes home uneaten, he gets it for snack – so sections are a plus, since they keep the fruit separate from the cracker crumbs.

  32. Nikki

    My son loves pasta salad and carrot sticks.

  33. rhibrix2

    I follow LunchBots on Twitter (mamarazzix2)

  34. rhibrix2

    I follow LunchBots on Facebook ;) (Rhiannon Metzger)

  35. rhibrix2

    I follow Momables on Twitter (mamarazzix2)

  36. rhibrix2

    I follow Momables on Facebook (Rhiannon Metzger)

  37. rhibrix2

    My twins love fruit in their lunches ;)

  38. Nicole

    I liked Momables and LunchBots on FB and followed both on twitter. Also shared on my FB wall. I just asked my 5 year old daughter what her fav thing I pack in her lunch is and she replied, “Tomato and bocconcini salad with fresh basil”. She loves to make mini bite appetizers with a tomato, a bocconcini, a basil leaf and a toothpick!

  39. Crysta

    Rice cake with peanut butter and raisins all organic of course :)
    Following on Facebook!

  40. Jessy at Our Side of the Mountain

    Shared on FB!

  41. Jessy at Our Side of the Mountain

    Follow Lunchbots on FB!

  42. Jessy at Our Side of the Mountain

    Follow Momables on FB!

  43. Jessy at Our Side of the Mountain

    Favorite thing? Hmm…leftover pizza!

  44. ChefCorey

    Shared on FB!

  45. ChefCorey

    I follow LunchBots on FB

  46. ChefCorey

    I follow MOMables on FB

  47. ChefCorey

    I follow LunchBots on twitter @familyfreshmeal

  48. ChefCorey

    I follow MOMables on twitter

  49. tricia

    I shared on facebook

  50. ChefCorey

    I would love to pack fruits and veggies in a lunchbot!

  51. tricia

    I follow Lunchbots on facebook

  52. tricia

    I follow MOMables on facebook

  53. tricia

    My son loves ham and/or salami with cheese and crackers, with lots of fruit and veggies. He did LOVE the ham and pineapple skewers.

  54. Toni C

    I now follow LunchBots on Facebook too :-) Thanks for the giveaway!

  55. Toni C

    I already follow Momables on Facebook :-)

  56. Toni C

    My youngest would love cucumber shapes & ranch. Every. Single. Meal!

  57. Amy

    My oldest loves Peanut Butter and Jelly and whatever fruit we have. My middle child likes ham/turkey and cheese sandwiches or wraps, and my youngest LOVES strawberries (or Straw-bees as he calls them).

    I also like MOMables and LunchBots on Facebook.

  58. Kristin G

    My kids would like a peanut butter sandwich, apple slices, and yogurt.

  59. Kristin G

    Also liked Lunchbots on FB.

  60. Kristin G

    I liked Momables on FB.

  61. Shannon R

    Liked your FB page.

  62. Shannon R

    My son loves salad with ranch dressing.

  63. Amy West

    I liked facebook for momables

  64. Ruth

    My son’s favorite thing to take for lunch is fruit and a turkey sandwich. LunchBots would work great for this.

    I also follow LunchBots and MOMables on facebook :-)

  65. Amy West

    I liked facebook for lunchbots

  66. Amy West

    My son loves grilled chicken sandwiches and fresh strawberries

  67. Tara L.

    I liked LunchBots on FB.

  68. Tara L.

    I liked MOMables on FB.

  69. Tara L.

    My son loves leftovers for lunch. We have a couple of Funtainers that I use almost everyday to send him something hot for lunch, usually some leftover soup, casserole or a baked potato. He jokes that his friends say his lunch is always the best (esp since they all buy their lunch in the cafeteria–blech!). Makes me smile!

  70. Ei

    One would have a Zbar and the other a great combo of food, nicely packed!

  71. Karen

    We always pack fresh fruit…strawberries, blueberries, watermelon…whatever is on hand!

  72. Melissa Ely

    I just ‘liked’ you on Facebook! I don’t have a picky eater (thank goodness), but I do run out of lunch ideas. I look forward to some different options!

  73. Melissa Ely

    No matter what side choice I give my daughter, she always wants applesauce!

  74. jamie

    Fav lunch is fresh fruit and yogurt!

  75. jamie

    I liked Momables on fb.

  76. jamie

    I liked lunchbots On fb.

  77. Stacey Karlosky

    I have never heard of these before! They look amazing! If I win it is going to be perfect to pack and separate my daughter’s oranges and peaches!

  78. kathleen

    fruit ! My kids love fruit! follow on facebook and shared!

  79. Campbellkids

    FB share

  80. Campbellkids

    Twitter Lunchbots follower

  81. Campbellkids

    Momables twitter follower

  82. Campbellkids

    Lunchbots fan

  83. Campbellkids

    Momable FB fan

  84. Campbellkids

    My kiddo loves peanut butter waffles!

  85. David

    My sons favorite lunch is PB&J, apples, cheese stick, fruit juice.

  86. Ludicrous Mama

    Following them on Twitter

  87. Ludicrous Mama

    Like LunchBots on FB

  88. Ludicrous Mama

    Following on Twitter

  89. Ludicrous Mama

    Like you on FB

  90. Ludicrous Mama

    Her favorite (non-dessert item, anyway) is shredded cheese

  91. Kathleen Yoneyama

    I would pack a riceball, a small salad, fruit and nuts if I had a quad ;)

  92. Kathleen Yoneyama

    I follow lunchbots on twitter

  93. Kathleen Yoneyama

    I like lunchbots on facebook

  94. Kathleen Yoneyama

    I follow you on twitter

  95. Kathleen Yoneyama

    I follow you on facebook!

  96. Gemma

    I like LunchBots on Facebook.

  97. Gemma

    I like MOMables on facebook.

  98. Gemma

    My daughter’s favourite lunch to be packed in a LunchBot would be cheese, ham and crackers with veggies and dip.

  99. Carla H.

    I’m about to go share the post on FB.
    And I wish I had a twitter account… only to enter contests. :-)

  100. Carla H.

    I like Lunchbots on FB

  101. Carla H.

    I “like” momables on FB

  102. Carla H.

    My son’s favorite packed lunch is cheese and crackers, with olives and carrots.

  103. Azure

    I shared the post on FB!

  104. Azure

    I liked LunchBots on FB!

  105. Azure

    I like MOMables on FB!

  106. Azure

    I’d pack hummus with pita chips!

  107. Jenn

    I follow lunchbots on twitter

  108. Jenn

    I follow Lunchbots on facebook

  109. Jenn

    My son loves a soy ham sandwich with fruit and veggies for lunch :D

  110. Amanda

    My son is obsessed with gluten free pancakes with peanut butter and jelly made into sandwiches.

  111. Amanda

    Liked MOMables on FB

  112. Amanda

    Liked LunchBots on FB

  113. Amanda M

    I liked both pages on facebook and will follow both now

    The one item my son must have in his lunch is fruit. He absolutely loves raspberries,blueberries, strawberries and grapes. This product looks perfect.

  114. Nancy

    Stupid auto correct! MOMables.

    • Laura

      lol. no worries!

  115. Nancy

    I follow movables on Facebook.

  116. Nancy

    I follow lunch bots on Facebook.

  117. Nancy

    Raspberries filled with Nutella, pea pods, black beans with cheese, tiny rice cakes.

  118. Becky Jackson

    following on twitter – MOMables

  119. Jenn

    My daughters’ favorite lunch is hummus and trader joe’s flat breads with a side of berries.

  120. Jenny Solar

    Max eats a PB&J every day for lunch! Add to that some sliced up cucumbers and an apple or banana and he’s good to go!

  121. Sarah

    I follow LunchBots on Twitter, too! squeakandus

  122. Sarah

    I follow MOMables on Twitter~~ squeakandus

  123. Sarah

    I follow LunchBots on Facebook! :)

  124. Sarah

    I follow MOMables on Facebook!

  125. Sarah

    My kids love chef salads!

  126. Andrea

    Turkey, cheese – in a tortilla and then LOADS of pickles in one of the side compartments! YUM!

  127. Amy

    I follow you and lunchbots on Twitter. The most requested item I get is grapes.

  128. Tanya

    I follow on Facebook. Would love a lunchbot for ants on a log. They get all smushed in baggies & random plastic containers. What a great idea :)

  129. Kelda

    My daughter’s favorite thing right now is ants-on-a-log!

  130. Joanne

    My kids love peanut butter and nutella sandwiches! Strawberries and some kind of carb snacks on the side. :)

  131. Jennifer S

    I follow lunchbots on FB

  132. Jennifer S

    My kiddos love peanut butter and jelly “sushi” rolls or hummus with veggies

  133. Jennifer S

    I follow momables on fb

  134. Mariyana Petrova

    Shared this giveaway with others on Facebook

  135. Mariyana Petrova

    Follow LunchBots on Facebook !

  136. Mariyana Petrova

    Follow MOMables on Facebook !

  137. Mariyana Petrova

    My daughter’s favorite is grilled salmon and steamed broccoli!

  138. Tracey

    I liked Momables on FB!

  139. Sharee

    I follow Lunchbots on facebook

  140. Sharee

    I follow MOMables on facebook.

  141. Sharee

    My boy’s favorite thing is a slice of banana bread :)

  142. Elizabeth

    My almost one year old loves rice and carrots! She’d be the hippest kid in daycare for sure!

    • Elizabeth

      I also follow you and lunchbots on Facebook!

  143. lace

    Cheese. They love to snack on cheese

  144. Evelyn

    i shared your post on fb!
    thank you!!

  145. Evelyn

    i follow MOMables on fb!

  146. Evelyn

    i follow Lunchbots on fb!

  147. Shelly Allen-Tucker

    We love LunchBots. My kid’s fav is mini pizzas.

  148. Bobbi

    I like lunchbots on FB!

  149. Bobbi

    I like you on FB!

  150. Bobbi

    I love packing fresh fruit!

  151. Cindy Martin

    OOPS -forgot to add my son’s fave lunch is PB&J!

  152. Cindy Martin

    Lunchbots and Momables liked on Facebook. Sharing giveaway!

  153. Claire

    Followed Lunchbots on Twitter. Username claireknightly

  154. Claire

    Liked LunchBots on Facebook.

  155. Michelle B

    I “liked” Lunchbots on Facebook!

  156. Claire

    Followed MOMables on Twitter.

    Username claireknightly

  157. Michelle B

    I “liked” Momables on Facebook!

  158. Claire

    Followed MOMables on Facebook.

  159. Claire

    My son would love to take homemade pizza “lunchables” in one of these!

  160. Michelle B

    My son’s favorite is turkey, cheese and olives! And of course, fruit!

  161. Angela

    Kids love little bites of everything – bento style in their lunches. eg. crackers, fruit, veggies, ham and cheese bites. Lunchbots are great for that.

  162. Kate M

    Follow lunchbots on Facebook

  163. Kate M

    Follow you on facebook

  164. Kate M

    My sons favorite lunch items are rice cakes and garden tomatoes!

  165. Kris

    I would love to pack my child’s nutella and raspberry sandwich with a side of apples in a lunchbot!

  166. Andrea J

    Spinach flatbread, cucumber slices, hummus, and strawberry slices.

  167. Teena

    I would use one of your many yummy looking lunches!
    healthy and yummy (win win)

  168. Kristin Gideon

    Shared on facebook!

  169. Collette

    My kids love lunches with different sections for their sandwich fruit and veggies (sometimes one of the compartments has a little treat!!) I’ve never heard of this company before, thanks for sharing!

  170. Kristin Gideon

    I’m following LunchBots on twitter (@smurfy29)

  171. Kristin Gideon

    I like LunchBots on facebook!

  172. Kristin Gideon

    I’m following Momables on twitter (@smurfy29)

  173. Kristin Gideon

    I like Momables on facebook!

  174. Kristin Gideon

    My 2 year old’s favorite is a quesadilla with beans and rice! What a great giveaway!!

  175. kristi c

    Little G always has some kind of cheese and a yogurt! Staples around here

  176. Kim @ What's That Smell?

    I follow lunchbots on Twitter

  177. Kim @ What's That Smell?

    I like Lunchbots on FB

  178. Kim @ What's That Smell?

    I follow on Twitter

  179. Kim @ What's That Smell?

    I like on Facebook!

  180. Kim @ What's That Smell?

    My son loves half a salami sandwich with baby carrots and ranch dressing. He likes a side of banana chips and a tube of Stonyfield Organic yogurt.

    Thanks!

  181. Tracey

    Now following LunchBots on Facebook

  182. Kerry

    My son’s favorite is sandwiches and cherry tomatoes!

  183. Sarah F.

    I follow MOMables and LunchBots on FaceBook, and I’ll share on both Bentoriffic and personal pages. I think our favorite thing to pack in our LunchBots is fresh fruit.

  184. Chea

    Lentil meatloaf and blackberries!! MMMMMMMM the best :) Also love mixed salads with yogurt, granola, and strawberries. Mix it up a little with vegetable bean burger patties and brocolli with hard boiled egg.

  185. Charlotte

    Followed you on FB. My daughters favorite lunch is sandwich roll up in whole wheat tortilla, vegis and fruit (loves Kiwi but any fruit will do).

  186. Meredith

    Also – my kiddo’s enjoy pistachios, bananas and almond butter with cinnamon in tortillas, and berries….

  187. Marie N

    Shared this fantastic Giveaway on FB.

  188. Meredith

    LunchBots have been ‘liked’ as well… which is why I’m here…

  189. Marie N

    Now follow Lunchbots on FB.

  190. Meredith

    Hi there! Thanks for the opportunity – you were just ‘liked’ on Facebook…

  191. Emily

    I follow lunch bots on Facebook

  192. Marie N

    Already follow Momables on FB.

  193. Marie N

    That’s a tough question. His favorite changes so often. At the moment his favorite is nutella and pb in a variety of ways. On crackers, as sandwich bites, cut out in to puzzle pieces, etc. With some fruit and veggies of course :D

  194. Emily

    My daughter’s favorite lunch items are blueberries, celery and peanut butter, and mini bagels w/ cream cheese

  195. Kim Tilsen

    My son’s fav LunchBot meal are mini quiches and apple slices.

  196. Amanda M

    i follow/like momables on facebook

  197. Amanda M

    I like lunchbots on facebook

  198. Amanda M

    favourite lunch item is kale chips

  199. Deann

    follow lunchbots on twitter

  200. Deann

    follow momables on twitter

  201. Deann

    Follow lunchbots on FB

  203. LeAnn Vipperman

    Shared on FB

  204. LeAnn Vipperman

    Followed Lunchbots on Twitter.

  205. RoseC

    Following LunchBots on Twitter
    @MystickJade

  206. LeAnn Vipperman

    Liked Lunchbots on FB

  207. RoseC

    Following LunchBots on Facebook.

  208. LeAnn Vipperman

    Followed Momables on Twitter

  209. LeAnn Vipperman

    Followed Momables on FB

  210. RoseC

    Following MOMables on Twitter.
    @MystickJade

  211. LeAnn Vipperman

    My kids love fruit and cheese for snacks or lunches on the go.

  212. Deann

    Follow Momables on FB

  213. RoseC

    Following MOMables on Facebook .

  214. Deann

    My kids favorites are crackers with turkey pepperoni and cheese slices (especially when the cheese is in shapes!) or turkey roll ups (cucumber wedge and cheese rolled in a slice of turkey.

  215. christine werschler

    I follow both on facebook. My kids favorite lunch items to bring are. veggies and fruit

  216. Nina

    I already follow LunchBots on Twitter @NinaSybil

  217. Nina

    I already follow LunchBots on FB :)

  218. Nina

    Our favorite items to pack are fruit (Strawberries and blueberries in particular) :)

  219. Crysta Wolter

    loving lunchbots on twitter @crystamom

  220. Nina

    I already follow you on Twitter @NinaSybil

  221. Crysta Wolter

    following lunchbots on facebook!

  222. Nina

    I already follow you on FB :)

  223. Lou

    My younger son’s favorite items are the sandwiches made to look like sushi or the fun bites cut out sandwiches. The older son likes greek yogurt with granola and fruit on the side to make his own parfait!

  224. Crysta Wolter

    i follow momables on twitter @crystamom

  225. Crysta Wolter

    i like momables on facebook

  226. Crysta Wolter

    my daughter LOVES turkey & fruit in her lunches!

  227. RoseC

    My son loves my veggie lasagna with a salad.

  228. Michelle

    I follow bothe Momables and LunchBots on Facebook and on Twitter @ bunnymom4. I also shared on my wall on facebook.

  229. Kristi Gaylord

    I would love to win a LunchBots Trio or Quad.

    My child’s favorite lunch item, which I would pack in a LunchBots, is fruit salad.

    I follow MOMables on Facebook.
    I follow MOMables on Twitter.
    I follow LunchBots on Facebook.
    I follow LunchBots on Twitter.
    I just shared the giveaway.

    When are you announcing the winner?

    Thanks!
    Kristi

  230. Beth

    I like lunchbots on fb

  231. Beth

    I like you on fb

  233. Beth

    cheese and crackers are a favorite around here

  234. Paula @ Frosted Fingers

    I follow Lunchbots on Twitter @frostedfingers

  235. Paula @ Frosted Fingers

    I follow Lunchbots on FB

  236. Paula @ Frosted Fingers

    I follow you on twitter @frostedfingers

  237. Michelle

    My kids favorite thing I pack in their lunches is fruit.

  238. Paula @ Frosted Fingers

    I follow you on Facebook. Paula Jean K_____

  239. Paula @ Frosted Fingers

    My son’s favorite lunch item is pepperoni sandwich and bbq popchips