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What Happened to Lunch Box Laboratory After Food Paradise? (Seattle, WA)

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As of September 2026, Lunch Box Laboratory has closed — confirmed via Yelp, May 2026.

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing for the 1253 Thomas St location, updated May 2026, is titled 'Lunchbox Laboratory - Closed', and separate Yelp listings for the chain's other Seattle-area locations, updated May-June 2026, are similarly marked permanently closed.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise's 'Hamburger Paradise 3' (S5E3), Lunch Box Laboratory was featured for its build-your-own gourmet burger menu, letting diners choose from an extensive list of patties, cheeses, and toppings. According to Westside Seattle, the restaurant began as a burger spot that later relocated to Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood, at 1253 Thomas St. The Google Places record initially associated with this batch line pointed to an unrelated Vietnamese restaurant now operating at a different Seattle address; the South Lake Union address above was located separately. A Yelp listing for the 1253 Thomas St location, updated May 2026, is titled 'Lunchbox Laboratory - Closed,' and Yelp listings for the brand's other Seattle-area locations, updated May and June 2026, are likewise marked permanently closed.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Hamburger Paradise 3
What was featured
build-your-own gourmet burgers with an extensive topping list
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Lunch Box Laboratory

Frequently asked questions

Is Lunch Box Laboratory still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Lunch Box Laboratory has closed — confirmed via Yelp, May 2026.

What happened to Lunch Box Laboratory after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise's 'Hamburger Paradise 3' (S5E3), Lunch Box Laboratory was featured for its build-your-own gourmet burger menu, letting diners choose from an extensive list of patties, cheeses, and toppings. As of September 2026, Lunch Box Laboratory has closed — confirmed via Yelp, May 2026.

Is Lunch Box Laboratory permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Lunch Box Laboratory has closed — confirmed via Yelp, May 2026. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Lunch Box Laboratory located?

1253 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Lunch Box Laboratory?

Season 5, Episode 3 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Hamburger Paradise 3”.

Is Lunch Box Laboratory still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

On Food Paradise's 'Hamburger Paradise 3' (S5E3), Lunch Box Laboratory was featured for its build-your-own gourmet burger menu, letting diners choose from an extensive list of patties, cheeses, and toppings. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1253 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
nomhousekitchen.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/lunchbox-laboratory-seattle-2
  • westsideseattle.com — https://www.westsideseattle.com/robinson-papers/2010/12/19/lunch-box-laboratory-closes-prepares-relocate

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