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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 Thru, Order via app)
Cabell’s Iron Nutrition
Healthy meal-prepped options that you can take with you.
Closed Sundays
📌 Bypass / 🥗 Healthy / 📲 Order ahead (optional)
JD’s Kitchen & Bakery
Find daily specials, frozen meals, and snacks here.
Open weekdays 11-2
📌 Scottsville Road/Smallhouse / 🥡To-go only / 🥗 Healthy Options
Blaze Pizza
Fast-fired, customizable pizzas.
Open Daily
📌 Scottsville Road / 📲 Order ahead via app for quick service
The 30 Bird
Grab-and-go options that fit a number of dietary restrictions.
Closed Sundays
📌 Downtown Square & Bypass locations / 🥗 Healthy / 📲 Preorder Available
Hippie Hen Chicken Salad
Light lunch options like chicken salad and bento boxes.
📌 Scottsville Road / 🥡 To-go / 🥗 Healthy Options
Que Pasa Tacos
Authentic Mexican takeout available for dine in, takeout, or delivery.
Open Daily
📌 Bypass / 🚗 Drive Thru / 🕐 Open 24 Hours
Underground Deli
New lunch spot with subs, salads, and soups.
📌 Downtown / 📲 Order ahead online available / 🥗 Healthy Options
Casual Options
(Coffee shops, diners, cafes)
Behar Cafe
Bosnian-owned restaurant with unique options available.
Closed Mondays
📌 Old Morgantown Road / ☕ Coffee / 👩💻 Work-friendly
Lisa’s Fifth Street Diner
A classic diner with lots of options and quick service.
Open Daily
📌 Downtown / 🥪 Breakfast & Lunch / 📲 Order ahead online
Lesa’s Dairy Dip
A casual dining spot with comfort foods and ice cream.
Closed Sundays
📌 Downtown / 💙 Friendly Service / ⚡ Quick
Spencer’s Coffee
BG’s most popular coffee shop with breakfast, lunch, and drink options.
Open Daily
📌 Downtown Square and Bypass locations / 👩💻 Work Friendly / 🥗 Light options
Q Coffee Emporium
Coffee Shop with light lunch options such as salads and sandwiches.
Closed Sundays
📌 Scottsville Rd and Bypass Locations / 🚗 Drive Thru / 🥗 Healthy Options
Sit-Down Lunch Spots
(Great if you have a little more time)
Burger & Bowl
A variety of options with locally-sourced ingredients.
Open Daily
📌 Fairview Ave / 🚗 Drive Thru / ☕ Full coffee bar
Geno’s Italian Deli
Closed Sundays
📌 Scottsville Road / 🥗 Healthy Options / 🇮🇹 Authentic
Thai Thai
Thai food with perfectly portioned and affordable lunch specials.
Closed Tuesdays
📌 Downtown / 🇹🇭 Authentic / ⌚ Best when you’re not on a time crunch
Griff’s Deli
A local favorite spot for salad, sandwiches, spuds, etc.
Closed on Sundays
📌Scottsville Rd / 🥗 Healthy Options
Topper Social
A popular college student spot with anything from pizza and burgers to wraps and salads.
Open Daily
📌 Downtown / ⚡ Quick / 🍻 Casual
India Oven
A favorite Indian spot to many locals!
Open Daily
📌 Scottsville Road / ⌚ Best when you’re not on a time crunch
See more categories on our Restaurant page.