15 Cute and Clever Lunch Bags We Love
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022Ditch the brown sack lunch with these cute lunch bags for kids and adults.
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Headed off to school? How about the office? These cute lunch bags keep your pre-made meal cool and organized all-day long. They make wonderful back-to-school gifts for high schoolers or grade schoolers, as well as a genuine gift for someone who just got a new job. There’s no such thing as a sad sack lunch with one of these cute picks! Plus, easy-to-clean materials guarantee no one cries over spilled milk.
Reusable Classic Brown Bag
At first glance, this brown lunch bag looks like the flimsy paper version you grew up with, but it’s made with heavy-duty waxed canvas that’s durable, sturdy and easy to clean. Fill it with one of these lunchbox favorite recipes and pay homage to the throw-away classic with this cool, reusable remake.
Kate Spade New York Lunch Tote
Simple and sophisticated, this Kate Spade New York lunch bag features a double-zipper construction and handle design that’s easy to tote around at work, school and long outings during the day. The insulated interior keeps food and drinks cool while the waxed canvas material makes it dirt- and stain-resistant no many how many adventures it experiences.
Gingham Insulated Lunch Bag
How cute is this gingham lunch bag? Not only does it feature multiple exterior pockets for storing easy-to-access snacks, the adorable drawstring closure design is hard to beat. The material is wipeable while the bag itself is lightweight. Just pack this sack and go! If gingham isn’t your thing, it’s available in more prints and colors, too.
The Pioneer Woman Insulated Lunch Kit
There’s a lot to love about this cute lunch bag from The Pioneer Woman. For starters, it comes in three pretty prints: Jewel geo, floral ogee and gorgeous garden. The lunch tote features two side pouches for carrying your water bottle and a fun drink, while an exterior zipper pouch makes sure you always have clean utensils on hand. And it comes with an insulated water bottle and separate zipper pouch for lunch time or personal essentials. This three-piece lunch kit ensures you’re all set for outdoor picnics, day time adventures and of course, packing your work lunch. Add this tote to your collection of The Pioneer Woman kitchen products.
Personalized Lunch Bag
Your student will have a hard time forgetting this personalized lunch bag at school (or home) thanks to the custom detailing featuring their name or monogram. Choose the color and name or monogram featured on this adorable, insulated lunch bag. It’s perfect for kids and adults of all ages and features a handle for easy carrying.
Freezable Lunch Bag
Available in more than 20 kid- and adult-friendly colors and patterns, the PackIt freezable lunch bag is one of the best lunch bags thanks to its one-of-a-kind cooling design that keeps food colder for longer. Freeze it overnight and pack your lunch, snack and drink inside—it stays cool for hours! The buckle handle clips onto backpacks and work bags while the front velcro strap makes it possible to fold this lunch bag any which way for compact carrying.
Kids Print Lunch Box
As one of the most versatile and bestselling lunch bags for kids, the Bentgo kids print lunch box gets the job done—and then some. It features premium insulation and easy-to-clean fabric. The interior is spacious for meal containers while a zipper closure inside keeps snacks handy. The exterior mesh pocket is perfect for holding a water bottle and the adjustable buckle handles, padded carrying handle and adjustable carrying strap offer endless ways to tote around this kid-friendly pick. Did we mention it comes in more than 15 prints?
L.L. Bean Lunch Bag
Designed to look like your go-to backpack, this L.L. Bean lunch bag is actually just for your lunch! The roomy insulated interior includes a mesh pocket for packing utensils, and the outside pocket is the perfect place to stash your phone, wallet or other essentials. It’s throwback fun in one clever little lunchbox.
The Luncher
Looking for a lunch bag that looks more like a stylish purse than an ordinary sack or box? This vegan leather luncher from Modern Picnic has you covered. The insulated interior fits glass storage containers and even some personal essentials. We especially love the magnetic closure, shoulder strap and range of color options that complement every type of luncher. It’s so stylish everyone will be asking where you found this modern lunch bag.
Pop It Lunch Bag
If your kid is obsessed with fidget toys, they’ll get a kick out of this Pop It lunch box. It comes in a variety of color options and features high-quality polyester fabric that’s wear-resistant. The large capacity is a plus, too, as it keeps all of their lunch time essentials cool. They’ll love showing it off to their friends at lunch time.
Minimalist Lunch Bag
Take the guesswork out of what’s inside your bag with this cheeky lunch tote. It has a surprisingly roomy interior, plus a pocket to hold a water bottle. Made of organic cotton, the tote is machine washable if spills occur, and its simple message is sure to crack a smile on your co-workers’ faces.
Floral Lunch Tote
This floral lunch tote from Built is one of the best lunch bags for professionals going into the office. It comes in seven patterns and color options and features a shoulder carrying strap and accessible handles. The insulated interior is roomy to store meal prep containers while the side pouch keeps your water bottle secure. Not to mention the exterior features durable and water-resistant polyester that’s easy to clean.
Small Lunch Bag
Keep it simple with this Amazon bestselling lunch bag for adults and kids. It features all of the features of the best lunch bags, including a side pouch for securing a water bottle, a spacious insulated interior and exterior storage. Choose from six timeless colorways.
Scooby Doo Novelty Lunch Kit
Here’s a lunch bag the whole family will appreciate. This Mystery Machine-themed lunch bag features quality foam insulation to keep Scooby Snacks fresh—and it’s almost too cute to pack away in your kid’s backpack.
Deluxe Lunch Bag
This solid color lunch bag is ideal for working professionals or anyone who’s on-the-go and needs to keep lunch, snacks and drinks cold for hours. The insulated interior does all that and more thanks to a deep compartment and mesh pocket for storing pre-packed snacks or utensils. An exterior zipper compartments adds even more storage, while the padded handle and adjustable carrying strap make it easy—and comfortable—to travel with this pick.
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