The Lunch Box (or The Lunchbox Dbn / Lunch Box Durban) is a popular local takeaway spot in Durban, known for affordable, tasty comfort food—especially burgers, along with pizzas, sandwiches, loaded fries, shakes, and more.
Location & Contact
- Address: 344 Vause Road, Sunway Centre, Essenwood/Overport area (near Berea).
- Phone: 031 207 2436 or 060 341 3786
- They offer delivery (e.g., via Uber Eats) and curbside collection.
Note: They also have a related catering/heat-and-eat operation at 25 Bazley Avenue in Sydenham/Berea, but the main takeaway/grub spot people refer to for burgers is the Vause Road one.
What to Expect
It’s a halaal-friendly (Muslim-owned), budget-friendly takeaway focused on juicy burgers, cheesy options, loaded fries, and classics. Reviewers and locals often praise the reasonable prices, good quality for the cost, and flavorful food (e.g., Nacho Burger, Dagwood, loaded chilli cheese fries).
Popular items from menus and mentions include:
- Classic Burger, Nacho Burger, Mushroom Monster, Cheesplotion, Dagwood.
- Specials like burger combos with fries and drinks.
- Pizzas, sandwiches, shakes/slushies, and loaded sides.
It’s a casual, no-frills spot that’s been around for years and has a loyal following in Durban for quick, satisfying meals.
Nothing hits like a proper burger feast 😍
4 burgers + chilli cheese fries + 2L Coo-ee… 😮🔥
This is your sign to skip cooking and treat the fam 👀
📍 344 Vause Road, Essenwood
📲 031 207 2436
⏰ Trading until 8PM
🚗 We deliver
