Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato Coffee Capsules provide a creamy and delicious coffee.
We can’t wait to see what the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato Coffee Capsules review team thinks when they try this iconic coffee from the comfort of their homes.
Designed to be used with a NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Coffee Machine, the pods allow you to indulge in the flavour of the iconic and creamy Starbucks® Caramel Macchiato at home.
Years of focus and expertise led to the Starbucks® Roast Spectrum which consists of Starbucks® Blonde Roast, Medium Roast and Dark Roast. Each coffee bean requires a unique balance of time and temperature to develop its individual peak of aroma, acidity, body and flavour.
Where can I buy Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato?
The box contains 12 pods (6 coffee pods and 6 milk pods) that allows you to prepare 6 cups of Caramel Macchiato. Slide the pods into your NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Coffee Machine and prepare a perfect Caramel Macchiato.
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Selected members who tried the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato Coffee Pods also reviewed the NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Genio S Touch Automatic Coffee Machine and the following coffee flavours. Find out more by clicking on the links below.
These capsules have scored a 10/10 from me and my husband. We loved the flavour and the cosy aroma. We have already bought another box of these. They are different from regular coffee but have a really nice flavour. I would recommend if you like to try new and different things.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
What a fancy treat that tastes just like a store bought Macchiato without having to leave the house and without the extravagant price tag. The machine and capsules are so easy to use and make having a treat at home beyond easy. The only problem with the capsules is rationing yourself to one a day as not to overindulge! I have already repurchased and have loved having friends over to share a coffee and chat.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
We love the taste of Caramel Macchito.
I can only say the Intense espresso, delightfully frothy milk, all infused with a caramel flavor. It’s the perfect treat for a sweet tooth!
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
I just love Nescafe Starbucks capsules. This is my indulgence coffee. It’s a bit on the sweet side but when I make mine I do it with all milk. So the taste is a bit richer as well. So delicious!
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
This coffee is just like a cafe bought coffee. Tastes amazing and the caramel flavor just hits the right spot. I absolutely love it! Its not an everyday coffee for me but its the one that you want occasionally on weekends. It tastes perfect cold or hot. I would highly recommend and would definitely be a pantry staple. Tastes divine and just like cafe.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
This caramel macchiato capsule has taken my expectations for this kind of coffee to the next level. I have never had the perfection balance of richness, creaminess & caramel in my life until today. With this 2 step process, you really get the professional flavours and gorgeous presentation. Even if you wouldn’t normally order this kind of coffee, I strongly recommend it. It is perfection.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
We absolutely love the nescafe dolce gusto caramel macchiato capsules ! These were my favourite of all three I tried.
The coffee is top quality – rich and full flavoured ! The caramel macchiato itself is smooth and creamy without being too sweet , it tastes like a barista made coffee shop coffee ! i would be proud to make this for visitors ! This is such a cool way to have a treat for myself at home that makes me feel like i have treated myself to a high end cafe coffee
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
I absolutely love the caramel flavour of thr Nescafe Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Coffee Capsules. They are so full of flavour and pack a really nice coffee kick. The pods are easy to use and affordable and the coffee looks stunning.
The milk capsule froths up just like a café coffee but they are so much more affordable and I don’t even need to change out of my PJ’s.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
These capsules have scored a 10/10 from me and my husband. We loved the flavour and the cosy aroma. We have already bought another box of these. They are different from regular coffee but have a really nice flavour. I would recommend if you like to try new and different things.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
What a fancy treat that tastes just like a store bought Macchiato without having to leave the house and without the extravagant price tag. The machine and capsules are so easy to use and make having a treat at home beyond easy. The only problem with the capsules is rationing yourself to one a day as not to overindulge! I have already repurchased and have loved having friends over to share a coffee and chat.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
This is my favourite flavour in this whole range as the caramel aroma always brightens up my day when I feel tired or sad. These capsules are super efficient and easy to use (even for beginners like my husband) and always help me get ready for the coffee within seconds. Would definitely keep trying other flavours in the future.:)
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
Caramel macchiato is my favourite of all the coffees I have tried so far. I love the creamy taste and it’s super delicious. It’s has just right amount of sweetness, not too much so I can still say I drink coffee. I love the caramel aroma and it really cheers me up every time I have a cup.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
This pod combines perfectly the mixture of coffee with a sweet, indulgent treat. I love that it has the milk and flavour pod to allow an all in one. The taste is fabulous and I definitely end up having more than one a day!
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
We love the taste of Caramel Macchito.
I can only say the Intense espresso, delightfully frothy milk, all infused with a caramel flavor. It’s the perfect treat for a sweet tooth!
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
I just love Nescafe Starbucks capsules. This is my indulgence coffee. It’s a bit on the sweet side but when I make mine I do it with all milk. So the taste is a bit richer as well. So delicious!
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Caramel Macchiato Capsule!
Indulge in a decadent coffee experience with this caramel macchiato flavoured capsule. With its perfectly balanced blend of espresso, milk, and sweet caramel, it’s a treat for your taste buds. The creamy texture and rich aroma make it the perfect pick-me-up any time of day. It’s so easy to make, you can enjoy a café-style macchiato in the comfort of your own home. This capsule is a must-try for any coffee lover looking for a sweet and satisfying coffee experience.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
This coffee is just like a cafe bought coffee. Tastes amazing and the caramel flavor just hits the right spot. I absolutely love it! Its not an everyday coffee for me but its the one that you want occasionally on weekends. It tastes perfect cold or hot. I would highly recommend and would definitely be a pantry staple. Tastes divine and just like cafe.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
Finally I can get a venti Starbucks without leaving home. I love how I can customise the amount of milk and coffee on the machine, as well as add some DIY caramel drizzle and whipped cream on top of the macchiato!
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
What a great take on such a classic drink! There are separate milk & coffee pods to ensure you enjoy this drink the way it is intended- “marked” which is the English translation of the coffees name. I would love to see this box with an included caramel bottle to make it absolutely perfect, though I got by with a drizzle of honey ontop. Yum!
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
Ok this is my new favourite flavour. So delicious and sweet but not too sweet. Just the perfect amount of sweetness to hit the spot and stop you from binge eating. Would be great for a pick me up on a Monday morning. It’s great you can determine how much of the caramel shot you want too. I did my a bit stronger than recommended on the capsule. Overall great taste, taste just like you are dining in at Starbucks
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
Yum!!! This Starbucks caramel macchiato tastes just like it was from a cafe from the convenience of my own home. It requires 2 pods. One is the coffee and one is the creamer (milk and sugar). The pods are 2 different colours but the top is exactly the same besides the timing recommendation. I do think this needs to be a little more different also since I originally didn’t notice the 2 different pod colours since I looked on the top first. A slight change in colour on this would help with any confusion. The first thing I love about this coffee is how frothy and foamy it gets. The foam is nice and sweet. Mixed all together this coffee is sweet enough that you don’t need to add any more sugar, it has nice caramel notes and it isn’t too bitter. It tastes smooth and creamy and I almost forgot that I made this myself using my dolce gusto machine. I was lucky enough to be gifted these pods, however when I do go to purchase more I will probably wait until they are on sale as they are a little pricey. But overall I really enjoyed this coffee and can’t wait to try more.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
This caramel macchiato capsule has taken my expectations for this kind of coffee to the next level. I have never had the perfection balance of richness, creaminess & caramel in my life until today. With this 2 step process, you really get the professional flavours and gorgeous presentation. Even if you wouldn’t normally order this kind of coffee, I strongly recommend it. It is perfection.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
Okay – I LOVE a sweet coffee, and this was so delicious! I’ve had it hot, but I think I’d like to try over ice too. This flavour is like having a sneaky cafe treat in the comfort of your own home. Delicious! Definitely add this one to your list, even if just for a rainy day!
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
We absolutely love the nescafe dolce gusto caramel macchiato capsules ! These were my favourite of all three I tried.
The coffee is top quality – rich and full flavoured ! The caramel macchiato itself is smooth and creamy without being too sweet , it tastes like a barista made coffee shop coffee ! i would be proud to make this for visitors ! This is such a cool way to have a treat for myself at home that makes me feel like i have treated myself to a high end cafe coffee
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato is delicious and creamy.
Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato tasted just like a coffee from a café.
It is really easy and convenient to make the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato coffee.
I am able to enjoy the Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato exactly the way I like it.
I would recommend Starbucks® by NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Caramel Macchiato to my friends and family.
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12 Best Kids’ Lunch Boxes For School In Australia
The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.
Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!
Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.
If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)
The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.
MontiiCo
B.Box
Frank Green Lunch Container
Yumbox
Sky Gazer
Bentgo Modern
The Somewhere Co. Mini
EcoCocoon
Bright Star Kids
Stuck On You
Country Road Elysia
OmieBox
Style
Bag
Bento
Box
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Colour variations
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Material
Fabric & aluminium lining
PP & silicone
Stainless steel & silicone
ABS, tritan & silicone
Fabric & PEVA lining
BPA-free plastic
RPET & aluminium foil lining
Stainless steel & silicone
Fabric & insulation lining
BPA-free plastic
100% cotton canvas & insulation lining
Stainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price
$42.95
$27.95
$79.95
$49.95
$34.99
$39.95
$38
$84.95
$39.95
$54.95
$59.95
$89.95
Loved forits
Roomy size & machine washable design
Custom divider
3-in-1 design
Portion-controlled sections
Unique designs
Removable sandwich divider
Shoulder strap
Dishwasher-safe parts
Personalisation
Leak-proof silicone seal
Internal name label
Storage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)
How to choose the best lunch box for school
When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.
Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.
12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia
Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.
These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.
Pros:
Interior name label
Fabulous large size fits everything!
Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling
“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)
“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs”(Sarah)
Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.
Pros:
Leak-proof silicone seal
Comes with a gel cooler pack
The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich
“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!”(Kerrie)
“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too”(Tash)
“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.”(Kendal)
“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.”(Mums On A Budget)
Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.
Pros:
Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)
With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.
Pros:
Top rack dishwasher-safe
Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch
If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!
After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.
Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.
Pros:
Roomy and stylish
Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum
Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.
Pros:
Dishwasher-safe
Every compartment is leak-proof
Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)
Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.
Pros:
Machine-washable
Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!
With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!
Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.
Pros:
Easy-carry handle
Internal name label
Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades
Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the 280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!
Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:
Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
That lunchbox comparison table is handy to have. It helped me make a decision on which lunchbox to buy next for my daughter who is starting kindergarten. I needed to upgrade her lunchbox but wasn’t sure which way to go. The table helped me with my decision. I ended up going with the BBOX and have found a cheaper lunch bag from a department store that it fits in.
I do not know if anyone else has picked up on this or not, but every bag mentioned in the table above is a ‘designer’ brand. There are plenty of more affordable options that aren’t over $40. I have never spent that much on a lunchbox – even from Smiggle. The cheaper brands last just as well too.
Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.
Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.
Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.
I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.
So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.
There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.
There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain
This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.
Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.
This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes
This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones
Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.
These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.
I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.
My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags
My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.
Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.
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