10 Cute and Clever Lunch Bags We Love
Updated: Apr. 23, 2024
Ditch the brown sack lunch with these cute lunch bags for adults.
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Headed to the office? How about school? These cute lunch bags keep your pre-made meal cool and organized all day long. They make wonderful back-to-school gifts as well as genuine gifts 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.
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Out to Lunch Tote
Simple and sophisticated lunch bags, check! This Kate Spade New York lunch bag features a double-zipper construction and handle design that’s easy to tote to 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. It’s certainly a top pick for back-to-school gifts for high schoolers.
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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, but the adorable drawstring closure design is also 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.
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Stackable Lunch Container
Whether your go-to lunch is a salad, burrito bowl or something in between, this bento box-style lunch container is your new best friend. Seriously, you’ll never have to worry about toppings falling to the bottom of your food storage container again because every single ingredient has a home (including a slot for dressing!). Oh, and it comes with a fork that snaps onto the lid. BRB we’re stocking up on this lunch box immediately.
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Personalized Lunch Bag
You’ll have a hard time forgetting this personalized lunch bag at work or school thanks to the custom detailing featuring a name or monogram. Choose the color and then add the personalized name in a variety of fonts on this adorable, insulated lunch bag. It’s the perfect back-to-school gift for kids and features a handle for easy carrying.
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Insulated Lunch Tote
The best lunch bags double as carryalls for all the essentials you’ll need to stay satisfied and hydrated throughout the day. Durable and spacious, this lunch tote from one of our favorite water bottle brands (hi, Hydro Flask) boasts a sturdy shoulder strap for carrying to work, school and even the beach or pool. It fits plenty of snacks, an entire meal and a drink or two so you never have to worry about running out of fuel during your commute.
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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 ask where you found this modern lunch bag.
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Freezable Lunch Bag
Available in a dozen kid- and adult-friendly colors and patterns, this 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.
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Floral Lunch Tote
This floral lunch tote is one of the best lunch bags for any adventure. It comes in a variety of 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.
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Printed Lunch Bag
Keep it simple yet stylish with this Amazon bestselling printed lunch bag. 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. Bonus: It’s available in fun florals, camo and timeless colorways.
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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 compartment adds even more storage, while the padded handle and adjustable carrying strap make it easy—and comfortable—to travel with this pick.
Originally Published: October 22, 2018
