Let's Talk Lunch!

The Bus · 04-30-12, 05:04 AM

If you work out of your home, do you pack your lunch, or eat out? If you eat out, how big is your rotation of places? Do you eat there, or bring back to your desk?

Right now I've got two places on lock: this Greek place that just happens to do meals without carbs (you generally get a meat, a salad, and a side of veggies).

There's also a salad place where I get some spicy chicken salads.

If it's cold out, I get some laksa:

A pretty good burrito place is opening on Wednesday, and I fear for my waistline.

hbilly · 04-30-12, 05:16 AM

I work three shifts. When I work mornings I usually bring a sandwich or some leftovers to nuke in the break room's microwave. There's an option to order cold or hot lunch from a local butcher who delivers daily though.
We usually order takeout when working late shift from a nearby gyros/pizza place. They have a variety of pizza in different sizes, various pasta dishes, salads and gyros. You'll get a free 1 liter bottle of Coke with every delivery when the bill is more than $25.
It's either back to sandwiches or leftovers when working night shift, or BurgerKing. There is one BK about 5 minutes away open till 2 a.m.

Randy Miller III · 04-30-12, 08:13 AM

I usually pack a lunch, but my wife and I eat out once a week. There's a local place called Neato Burrito that we both like, as well as a food court in one of the buildings near our respective workplaces. Either way, though, I try not to eat at my desk, especially if I'm buying lunch. I enjoy the atmosphere of most restaurants much more than fluorescent lights and cubicle walls.

Tracer Bullet · 04-30-12, 08:48 AM

I pack a lunch. I'd rather use the money for student loans.

davidh777 · 04-30-12, 12:15 PM

I try to pack, but it's easy to get lazy and eat out. Most often I bring it back, especially with food trucks natch, but sometimes I'll eat there if it doesn't pack well or if I'm meeting someone (unusual).

Goat3001 · 04-30-12, 01:31 PM

I don't get a lunch break at my job. So to make up for that the boss buys us all lunch every day. There's a rotation of about 8 or so places. Usually just get a salad unless we're ordering Chinese or Italian.

riotinmyskull · 04-30-12, 01:34 PM

normally i pack a sandwich (turkey and cheese, pb&j), some chips and a granola bar. we order out (pizza, chinese) about once every other week.

CRM114 · 04-30-12, 02:16 PM

I go home for lunch to let my dogs out. I try and limit my lunch to < 300 calories which is pretty hard going out especially the lame places around my office.

mcfly · 04-30-12, 02:27 PM

I used to either not eat lunch or eat out, depending on how cheap I was feeling. I now pack lunches every day, and I don't feel as weighted down in the afternoon.

joeblow69 · 04-30-12, 02:46 PM

I work from home, never make my own lunch.
Places I get food and bring home: Taco Bell, Jimmy Johns, this greek deli (GYROS!)
Places I stay there to eat: Chipotle, Lee Ann Chin, Baja Sol, Broadway Pizza, Arbys, Smash Burger

Mavis · 05-01-12, 07:49 AM

I go out every day for lunch. I just can't stand to sit at my desk and eat. I feel like I need the break to get out of the office for a while. Sometimes I go work out and then grab something on my way back but only because I don't have enough time to stay out and eat.

dvdjunkie32 · 05-01-12, 08:01 AM

I usually bring my lunch in tupperware, nuke it, and then go eat out in my car. I like to listen to podcasts and then take a 20 minute nap. I definitely make the most out of my lunch hour!

RichC2 · 05-01-12, 08:12 AM

I go home for lunch every day (I live 5 minutes away from the office).

I usually nuke a chicken breast and some veggies then pass out for a half hour. Occasionally go to Chipotle or Pollo Tropical and get a burrito bowl, or Whole Foods and grab some soup.

mike07 · 05-01-12, 01:07 PM

I pack my lunch. A 6oz yogurt, granola bar, and a bologna&cheese sandwich usually fits the bill and is cheaper than eating out everyday.

Sdallnct · 05-01-12, 10:30 PM

When working, like now...I typically do "healthy" fast food.

-Chick-fil-a Grilled chicken sandwich (occasionally the club)
-Potbelly, Turkey sandwich on wheat with no mayo, oil or cheese or the Farmhouse salad with no bacon or dressing
-Subway 6" sandwich on wheat, chicken, no dressing and lots of veggies
-Chipotle chicken salad with no dressing, veggies and guac
-In N' Out - burger protein style (no bun) and no dressing (w/mustard, ketchup)

mndtrp · 05-02-12, 10:06 PM

Both my wife and I cook quite a bit, so we always take our meals. I haven't eaten out while at work in a couple of years.

04-30-12, 05:04 AM	#1
The Bus DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New York Posts: 51,620	Let's Talk Lunch! If you work out of your home, do you pack your lunch, or eat out? If you eat out, how big is your rotation of places? Do you eat there, or bring back to your desk? Right now I've got two places on lock: this Greek place that just happens to do meals without carbs (you generally get a meat, a salad, and a side of veggies). There's also a salad place where I get some spicy chicken salads. If it's cold out, I get some laksa: A pretty good burrito place is opening on Wednesday, and I fear for my waistline. __________________ Movies: 2002 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 06 / 07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 2013 "Too much disclaiming in this post." – Dr. Mabuse

04-30-12, 05:16 AM	#2
hbilly Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 410	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I work three shifts. When I work mornings I usually bring a sandwich or some leftovers to nuke in the break room's microwave. There's an option to order cold or hot lunch from a local butcher who delivers daily though. We usually order takeout when working late shift from a nearby gyros/pizza place. They have a variety of pizza in different sizes, various pasta dishes, salads and gyros. You'll get a free 1 liter bottle of Coke with every delivery when the bill is more than $25. It's either back to sandwiches or leftovers when working night shift, or BurgerKing. There is one BK about 5 minutes away open till 2 a.m.

04-30-12, 08:13 AM	#3
Randy Miller III DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 4,309	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I usually pack a lunch, but my wife and I eat out once a week. There's a local place called Neato Burrito that we both like, as well as a food court in one of the buildings near our respective workplaces. Either way, though, I try not to eat at my desk, especially if I'm buying lunch. I enjoy the atmosphere of most restaurants much more than fluorescent lights and cubicle walls. __________________ Profile and most recent reviews

04-30-12, 08:48 AM	#4
Tracer Bullet DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IND Crosstown Posts: 23,358	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I pack a lunch. I'd rather use the money for student loans. __________________ Third World countries are worthy of our derision. -Sean O'Hara Personally, I would say that Tracer Bullet is leading you in the wrong direction. -Supermallet Sometimes you have to decide between the guy who won't give you a cupcake and the one who will stab you in the face. -DeputyDave

04-30-12, 12:15 PM	#5
davidh777 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 15,992	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I try to pack, but it's easy to get lazy and eat out. Most often I bring it back, especially with food trucks natch, but sometimes I'll eat there if it doesn't pack well or if I'm meeting someone (unusual). __________________ Challenges: Drive-In 2013 \| Action 2013 \| Academy Award 2013 \| TV on DVD* 2013 \| Holiday 2012 \| Comedy 2012 \| Horror 2012 \| Criterion 2012 / 2011 \| Animation 2012 / 2011 / 2010 \| Sci-Fi 2012 / 2011 / 2010 \| Historical 2012 / 2011 / 2010 \| Make-Your-Own 2012 (Buffy/Avengers) / 2011 (Chuck) \| Leap Day 2012

04-30-12, 01:31 PM	#6
Goat3001 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 13,185	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I don't get a lunch break at my job. So to make up for that the boss buys us all lunch every day. There's a rotation of about 8 or so places. Usually just get a salad unless we're ordering Chinese or Italian. __________________ You can deny it all you want, but the reality is that the Lord did make the desert like Eden producing fruit. -dvdjunkie32

04-30-12, 01:34 PM	#7
riotinmyskull DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: portsmouth, va Posts: 8,672	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! normally i pack a sandwich (turkey and cheese, pb&j), some chips and a granola bar. we order out (pizza, chinese) about once every other week. __________________ my collection rank 'em as you see 'em: 13 \| 12 \| 11 \| 10 \| 09 october horror movie challenge: 12 \| 11 \| 10 \| 09 \| 08 \| 07 holiday movie challenge: 12 \| 11 \| 10 \| 09 \| 08

04-30-12, 02:16 PM	#8
CRM114 DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 34,824	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I go home for lunch to let my dogs out. I try and limit my lunch to < 300 calories which is pretty hard going out especially the lame places around my office.

04-30-12, 02:27 PM	#9
mcfly DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: California Posts: 8,880	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I used to either not eat lunch or eat out, depending on how cheap I was feeling. I now pack lunches every day, and I don't feel as weighted down in the afternoon. __________________ "I think, Lisa, that you've been taken in by an obvious forgery. Unfortunately, historical research is plagued by this sort of hoax -- the so-called confession. It's just as fake as the Howard Hughes will, the Hitler Diaries, or the Emancipation Retraction." *"You won't be seeing any prison movies where you're going - prison!"*

04-30-12, 02:46 PM	#10
joeblow69 DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 3,679	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I work from home, never make my own lunch. Places I get food and bring home: Taco Bell, Jimmy Johns, this greek deli (GYROS!) Places I stay there to eat: Chipotle, Lee Ann Chin, Baja Sol, Broadway Pizza, Arbys, Smash Burger

05-01-12, 07:49 AM	#11
Mavis Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greenville, SC, USA Posts: 82	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I go out every day for lunch. I just can't stand to sit at my desk and eat. I feel like I need the break to get out of the office for a while. Sometimes I go work out and then grab something on my way back but only because I don't have enough time to stay out and eat.

05-01-12, 08:01 AM	#12
dvdjunkie32 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,211	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I usually bring my lunch in tupperware, nuke it, and then go eat out in my car. I like to listen to podcasts and then take a 20 minute nap. I definitely make the most out of my lunch hour!

05-01-12, 08:12 AM	#13
RichC2 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 19,999	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I go home for lunch every day (I live 5 minutes away from the office). I usually nuke a chicken breast and some veggies then pass out for a half hour. Occasionally go to Chipotle or Pollo Tropical and get a burrito bowl, or Whole Foods and grab some soup.

05-01-12, 01:07 PM	#14
mike07 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,683	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! I pack my lunch. A 6oz yogurt, granola bar, and a bologna&cheese sandwich usually fits the bill and is cheaper than eating out everyday.

05-01-12, 10:30 PM	#15
Sdallnct DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Home again, Big D Posts: 17,434	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! When working, like now...I typically do "healthy" fast food. -Chick-fil-a Grilled chicken sandwich (occasionally the club) -Potbelly, Turkey sandwich on wheat with no mayo, oil or cheese or the Farmhouse salad with no bacon or dressing -Subway 6" sandwich on wheat, chicken, no dressing and lots of veggies -Chipotle chicken salad with no dressing, veggies and guac -In N' Out - burger protein style (no bun) and no dressing (w/mustard, ketchup) __________________ Live Free. Dine Well. Drink good beer. Home Theater Build

05-02-12, 10:06 PM	#16
mndtrp DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2004 Location: a mile high, give or take a few feet Posts: 10,802	Re: Let's Talk Lunch! Both my wife and I cook quite a bit, so we always take our meals. I haven't eaten out while at work in a couple of years.