The Neon Lunchbox – American
Bathed in the nostalgic glow of electric pink and turquoise, this vibrant eatery reimagines the classic American diner as a technicolor playground for the modern palate. Whimsical comfort foods are elevated with bold, unexpected flavors, turning childhood favorites into gourmet masterpieces that pop against a backdrop of retro-chic decor and high-energy music. It is a spirited destination where the joy of a simpler time meets contemporary culinary artistry, creating an atmosphere that is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the soul.
1756, Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL +1-238-402-8367 https://www.theneonlunchboxstpete.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, low-carb, high-protein, pescatarian, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, gerd, atkins, tlc, renal, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, carnivore, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Handhelds
Our World-Famous Sandwiches and Wraps
- The Big Bird (Chicken Salad Sandwich) - $13: Homemade creamy chicken salad, fresh crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, toasted bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- The Karate Kid (Chopped Italian Cold Cut) - $15: Chopped Italian cold cuts, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, gouda cheese, zesty Italian dressing, cuban bread
- The Fat Bastard (Brisket Sandwich) with Slaw - $16: Tender smoky brisket, special seasoning mix, house sauce, coleslaw, kaiser bun
- The Fat Bastard (Brisket Sandwich) with Mac - $18: Tender smoky brisket, special seasoning mix, house sauce, St. Pete's Best Mac 'n Cheese, kaiser bun
- The Richard Simmons (Chicken Caesar Wrap) - $14: Grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, zesty Caesar dressing, spinach wrap Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- The Spinelli ('Fancy' Fried Bologna) - $13: Crispy fried mortadella, smoky gouda cheese, signature house chips, hot honey, kaiser bun
- The Electric Boogaloo (Chicken Philly) - $15: Succulent grilled chicken, creamy smoked gouda, caramelized bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, cuban bread
- The Johnny Bravo (Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar Panini) - $14: Juicy grilled turkey, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, mayo, toasted sourdough bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- The How You Doin' (Turkey BLT) - $15: Turkey, bacon, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, pepperjack, tangy chipotle mayo, toasted sourdough Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- The Little Foot (Veggie Wrap) - $13: Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, sweet thai chili sauce, pepperjack, Italian dressing, spinach wrap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- The Bayou (New-Orleans Style Muffaletta) - Half - $19: Traditional New Orleans cold cuts, house-made olive tapenade Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- The Bayou (New-Orleans Style Muffaletta) - Full - $25: Traditional New Orleans cold cuts, house-made olive tapenade Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sharables
Appetizers you can enjoy with those around you
- Rolie Polie Olie (Pierogies) - 4 Pack - $10: Pillowy pierogies, house cream sauce, cheddar, sour cream, crispy chopped bacon, chives
- Rolie Polie Olie (Pierogies) - 6 Pack - $12: Pillowy pierogies, house cream sauce, cheddar, sour cream, crispy chopped bacon, chives
- The Chip n' Dale (Chips & Dip) - $8: House chips, French onion dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- The Chip n' Dale with Queso - $10: House chips, French onion dip, spicy queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bubba's Shrimp (Jambalaya) - $13: New Orleans style jambalaya, fresh grilled shrimp
- Kid n' Play (Beef Brisket Sliders) - $14: Tender slow-cooked brisket, pepperjack, candied jalapeños, soft slider buns
- House Party (Chicken Wings) - $10: Six wings with choice of Buffalo, BBQ, Garlic Parm, or Sweet Thai sauce
Starter Pokemon Pasta Bowls
- Charmander (Spicy Mac Only) - $10: Spicy mac’n’cheese, sriracha, candied jalapeños Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bulbasaur (Spinach Alfredo Only) - $10: Creamy alfredo, spinach, smoked gouda, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Squirtle (Carbonara Only) - $10: Carbonara style pasta, bacon, black pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Pasta Bowl with Chicken - $14: Choice of pasta base with grilled chicken
- Pasta Bowl with Shrimp - $15: Choice of pasta base with fresh shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Pasta Bowl with BBQ Brisket - $15: Choice of pasta base with BBQ brisket
Salads
- The Mystery Machine (Fresh Berry Salad) - $16: Spinach, bacon, red onion, strawberries, blueberries, candied pecans, feta, balsamic drizzle, raspberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- The Face/Off (Caesar Salad) - $10: Chopped romaine, house caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- The Lunchbox Salad (Cold Cut Salad) - $13: Spring mix, ham, salami, hot capicola, bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, smoked gouda, croutons, warm bacon dressing
Sides
- Mac n' Cheese - $5: Creamy, cheesy blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Collard Greens - $5: Slow-cooked with smoky flavors Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sweet Potato Mash - $5: Smooth, buttery, sweet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Salad Side - $5: Tender chicken and crisp veggies Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Coleslaw - $5: Cool, crisp, and tangy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Berry Cup - $5: Seasonal fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pickle Spears - $5: Crunchy, briny pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- House Chips - $5: Hand-cut, seasoned, golden fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Desserts
- The Neuralyzer - $8: Homemade Oreo Fluff Ice Cream with regular and Golden Oreos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Slice Is Right - $12: Homemade sweet potato pie, scoop of cinnamon toast crunch ice cream, crushed cinnamon toast crunch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- The Wu Tang Cocktail - $15: Absolut Vanilla, Hennessy, honey syrup, lemon juice, red bull, Airheads Extreme Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Carrie Bradshaw - $16: Absolut Raspberri Vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Purple Rain - $15: Absolut Wildberri, blue curacao, sour mix, lime juice, simple syrup, cranberry juice, Nerds rim
- The Princess Peach - $15: Southbound Blanco Tequila, triple sec, simple syrup, cranberry juice, sweet tea, peach ring Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Mr. Big - $16: Southbound Añejo Tequila, Disaronno, sugar, bitters, Dr. Pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Tinkerbell - $14: Bombay Sapphire, simple syrup, lemon juice, sour mix, lemonade, sour sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Breakfast Club - $13: Captain Morgan, amaretto, butterscotch schnapps, simple syrup, Pepsi
- Miss Piggy - $13: Crown Royal, honey syrup, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Copacabana - $13: Rumhaven, coconut cream, lemon juice, pineapple juice, chocolate syrup, Almond Joy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Lizzie McGuire - $9: White rum, peach schnapps, simple syrup, cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lemony Snicket - $9: Caramel vodka, apple pucker, lemonade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- The Aaliyah - $9: Tequila, sour mix, lime juice, honey simple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Experiment 626 - $9: Vodka, blue curacao, honey simple, sour mix
- Like A Virgin (Mocktail) - $8: Lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Pretty Woman (Mocktail) - $8: Orange juice, lime juice, sour mix, lemonade, honey simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Buffy The Vampire Slayer (Mocktail) - $8: Orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, sour mix, splash of lemonade & grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Kirby (Mocktail) - $8: Pineapple juice, lime juice, cranberry juice, sour mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- The Beach Boys (Mocktail) - $8: Coconut creme, pineapple juice, lemon juice, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Pepsi Products - $3: Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Starry, Orange Crush Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Littles Menu (12 & Under)
- 3 Cheese Mac N Cheese - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ham & Cheese Sliders - $8
- Grilled Cheese - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Quesadilla - $7 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
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