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Whether you’ve got 30 minutes or a little more time to step away, here are some of the best lunch spots around Bowling Green. From quick grab-and-go options to sit-down restaurants worth the break, this guide is designed to help you find something that fits your schedule.
Quick Stops
(Grab & Go, Drive Thrus, Order via app)
Cabell’s Iron Nutrition
Healthy meal-prepped options that you can take with you.
Closed Sundays
📌 Bypass
🥗 Healthy & Inclusive Options
📲 Preorder available
JD’s Kitchen & Bakery
Find daily specials, frozen meals, and snacks here.
Open weekdays 11-2
📌 Scottsville Road/Smallhouse
🥡To-go only
The 30 Bird
Grab-and-go options that fit a number of dietary restrictions.
Closed Sundays
📌 Downtown Square & Bypass locations
🥗 Healthy & Inclusive Options
📲 Preorder Available
Que Pasa Tacos
Authentic Mexican takeout available for dine in, takeout, or delivery.
Open Daily
📌 Bypass
🚗 Drive Thru
🕐 Open 24 Hours
Hippie Hen Chicken Salad
Light lunch options like chicken salad and bento boxes.
📌 Scottsville Road
🥡 To-go
Underground Deli
New lunch spot with subs, salads, and soups.
📌 Downtown
📲 Preorder available
🥗 Healthy Options
Other Options
Sit-Down Lunch Spots
(Great if you have a little more time)
📍Downtown
Lesa’s Dairy Dip
A casual dining spot with comfort foods and ice cream.
Closed Sundays
💙 Friendly Service
⚡ Quick
Topper Social
A popular college spot with anything from pizza and burgers to wraps and salads.
Open Daily
⚡ Quick
🍻 Casual
Spencer’s Coffee
BG’s most popular coffee shop with breakfast, lunch, and drink options.
Open Daily
📌 Multiple locations
👩💻 Work Friendly
Thai Thai
Authentic Thai food with perfectly portioned and affordable lunch specials.
Closed Tuesdays
⌚ Best when you’re not on a time crunch
Other Downtown Options
📍Scottsville Road Area
Griff’s Deli
A local favorite spot for salad, sandwiches, spuds, etc.
Closed on Sundays
🥗 Healthy Options
🧡 Local Favorite
Geno’s Italian Deli
An Authentic Italian spot with lots of options on the menu.
Closed Sundays
🥗 Healthy Options
Blaze Pizza
Fast-fired, customizable pizzas.
Open Daily
📲Order ahead via app for faster service
Other Options on Scottsville Road
📍31W / Fairview Area
Burger & Bowl
A variety of options with locally-sourced ingredients and a full coffee bar.
Open Daily
🚗 Drive Thru
🥗 Healthy Options
Wing Station
One of my favorite spots with amazing, tender chicken.
Open Daily
📲 Order ahead available
⌚ Best when you’re not on a time crunch
Other Options in 31W/Fairview Area
📍Nashville Road
📍Lovers Lane
Campbell Lane
West Side of Town (Old Morgantown Road, Veterans Memorial, Etc.)
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