LUNCH

This place was a gem. It had a lot of interesting options to try and the staff was simply the sweetest. We tried the bison burger which was phenomenal. I think this item was seasonal. The we had the chai which has been one one best I’ve had no joke. Then we had a blueberry cronout and zucchini sandwich corn bisque and hoe cake carnitas.

Going to Lunch is like going to the cool kid's house when you were little. They have the best desserts & snacks. They make meals your parents couldn't dream of concocting. And the homey atmosphere is charming & clean, welcoming you into a room full of details to explore. The attention to serving fresh, local food is unmatched - the menu changes every week. Every. damn. week. Very impressed by the creativity & planning that goes into preparing that menu - you can never get bored because you won't eat the same thing twice. Don't miss the garden surrounding the building. I made the trip from New York City to check it out & couldn't be more impressed. No five star restaurant compares to the care & love that went into Lunch. The fresh pastries are unmatched. The market has curated products to die for. The merch is top-notch. Staff was extremely accommodating & welcoming. Head chef & creator, Mallory, has created a delightful restaurant with irresistible food. Don't walk, run.

You have to want quirky, creative, and atmosphere, but if you do this place is great. They have a menu that changes which I always like. They use locally sourced foods wherever possible and do a great job with it. The food is super interesting and creative despite the fairly short menu. They also have really nice baked products and desserts. We often argue over which cookies are better. My wife and daughter like the ginger sorghum best, and I like the peanut butter miso best. Strange hours are really the only drawback.

We came to Lunch for a private event, so we did not get the usual experience, yet what we did see was more than enough to convince us that Lunch was a quality restaurant, worth visiting regardless of the circumstances. The atmosphere is incredible, warm and inviting, with a cozy, friendly vibe that reminds one of community and connection. The staff were equally welcoming, always polite and helpful. The food, oh the food... It cemented itself and remains in my memory, the deliciousness and the filling nature. Even now, I can taste the flavors on my tongue and feel the light, crispy crust of the quiche crumble against my teeth. I hope we are able to come to Sewanee again soon, and when we do, you had better bet we will make our way in to Lunch for some lunch (or even dinner).

Great food. Casual style stand up order, then food brought to table. I took off a star because sometimes so crowded can't find a seat. Most customers willingly share a table if a seat is available. If the menu looks outside your normal taste preferences, try it anyway. That is the way it won me over.

Stopped in for breakfast before our tour of the campus. Really cute restaurant. Frittata was excellent and the hummingbird cake was superb!!! Wish I had a bigger belly and more time to try everything else. Sweet staff and great location!

Whenever I make the trip on I-24, I go out of my way for a stop at LUNCH. The place is precious, the staff are friendly, and the food is incredible! Local ingredients, prepared delightfully. And the proprietors are sweet people. This restaurant is worth going out of the way for, and if you're in Sewanee, there's just no excuse not to visit.

I’ve been twice now, and both times were wonderful! The flavors are on point, and the staff were very helpful and kind! The Caesar was delicious, and my daughter said the chocolate pastry she had was the best. Tonight I took home a gluten free dessert, and I’m very much looking forward to trying it out.