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Weekday lunch

Lunch you can order ahead and actually finish on your break

The kitchen opens at 11am, and the ordering page shows the real next pickup time. Put your order in from your desk, drive out to Forest Road, grab it and go — no line, no waiting for a ticket to be taken.

Opens
11:00 AM Tuesday through Sunday
Fastest picks
Tacos, quesadillas, burritos
Order
Online pickup or (434) 213-2810

Lunch that fits in an hour

A lunch break has a hard edge to it. Drive time, order time, wait time, eat time — and most of those are out of your control once you're standing in a line. Order-ahead pickup fixes the middle two. You choose the pickup slot, we start your food against it, and the only thing left is the drive.

Some items are naturally faster than others. Tacos, quesadillas and burritos are quick to assemble and easy to eat one-handed if you're heading back to a desk or a truck. Nachos and loaded fries are better when you've got somewhere to sit.

If you're ordering for the whole office, put names in the order notes and we'll label each item. It saves five minutes of sorting when the bag lands on the break-room table.

Fast lunch picks
  • Three street tacos and a drink
  • A chicken quesadilla with sauce on the side
  • A chicken burrito for the road
  • Loaded fries when you've got time to sit

Lunch-friendly orders

Chicken taco

Quick, light and easy to eat in a few bites.

Chicken quesadilla

Cut in wedges, holds together, no cutlery needed.

Chicken burrito

The most portable full meal on the menu.

Loaded fries

Heartier option when you're eating on site.

Sides

Rice, beans or chips to fill out a smaller order.

Drinks

Jarritos, horchata and aguas frescas.

See the full menu

Why it works on a schedule

Real pickup times

The ordering page shows the actual next available slot, not a guess.

Cooked to the slot

Food is timed to your pickup, not held under a lamp.

One-handed food

Tacos, burritos and quesadillas travel and eat easily.

Office orders

Add names in the notes and we'll label everything.

Easy parking

Park out front, walk in, walk out.

Made fresh

Prep happens each service day, so lunch isn't yesterday's food.

Lunch stop near Lynchburg

We're at 17980 Forest Rd Ste D, Forest, VA — roughly ten to twenty minutes from most of Lynchburg depending on where you start.

The kitchen opens at 11:00 AM Tuesday through Sunday and we're closed on Mondays, so plan Monday lunches elsewhere.

Sunday hours are shorter — 11am to 3pm — which makes it a good late-morning or early-afternoon stop rather than a late lunch.

17980 Forest Rd Ste D, Forest, VA 24551

Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Beat the lunch rush

Order from your desk and pick a time that fits your break.

Frequently asked questions

What time do you open for lunch?

11:00 AM Tuesday through Sunday. We're closed on Mondays.

How do I know when my order will be ready?

The online ordering page shows available pickup times and you choose one when you check out.

What's the fastest thing to order?

Tacos and quesadillas are the quickest to assemble; burritos are close behind.

Can I place a group order for the office?

Yes. Put names in the order notes and we'll label the items. For very large orders, use the catering page.

Do you take phone orders at lunch?

We do — call (434) 213-2810, though online ordering is usually faster during the rush.

Is there parking?

Yes, parking is right out front on Forest Road.

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