My Story

    West End Lunch Box

    A nurse turned foodie who followed her love of food. Fresh, never frozen, made to order — a little fresher and a lot tastier than fast food.

    Real Food,
    No Shortcuts

    I'm Mandy — a Nurse turned foodie, and not afraid of change. After years of caring for people as a nurse, I followed my love of food and built this truck from scratch. I care about what people eat, so everything's made fresh, never frozen, and made to order — real food, fast.

    This is a woman-owned business: my own recipes, my own hands, my own dream. Every burger has been tested and perfected through hundreds of tries — fresher and a little healthier than fast food, and a lot tastier too. The regulars keep coming back for more.

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    Mandy, owner of West End Lunch Box, working the griddle
    The Method

    What Is a Smash Burger?

    My smash burgers start with a 4oz hamburger patty on a grill set to 450 degrees. I smash the burger until thin and season it right on the grill, then sear it for 3 minutes until caramelized and crisp. I flip it, top it with cheese, and if you want — make it a double. Better than fast food? Yes!!

    Toppings: fresh lettuce, tomato, dill pickle, onion, and my tangy smash sauce.

    Messy. Delicious.

    West End Lunchbox LLC is a woman-owned business — Nurse turned foodie, and not afraid of change. I care about what people eat, so I make it fresh, never frozen, and made to order.

    Fresh, Never Frozen

    Every patty is hand-smashed fresh on the griddle for that crisp, caramelized edge. No frozen patties, ever.

    A Little Healthier

    Real food made to order by hand, every day. Fresher and a little healthier than fast food — and a lot tastier.

    From My Truck

    I bring the kitchen to you. Find me on Facebook to see where I'm parked today.

    Come Say Hi

    Follow along on Facebook to see where I'm parked, what's fresh on the griddle, and when I'm serving near you.

    See When I'm OpenOr browse the menu
    West End Lunch Box

    Great fresh smash burgers, better than fast food, that'll keep you coming back for more. Fresh, never frozen, and made to order — a woman-owned food truck.

    Hours

    Thursday – Saturday

    (Sometimes Sunday!)

    10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Find the Truck

    Usually at Rural King

    Weekly events at Fat Bat Brewery

    Sometimes at Home Depot

    Check Facebook for today's exact spot

    Find Me

    View the MenuMessage Me on Facebook

    Walk-up orders only — no online or call-in orders.

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