'Who ate my sandwich?’: Fresh lunch break memes for employees wanting to escape work for an hour

Giuliana Tiscioni • Writer

Jul 24, 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Do we all look forward to lunch hour from the moment we get to the office?

Lunch break can potentially be the best part of our day. We have to get up early, commute, get to the office, and start dealing with endless tasks and demanding people. Not very fun, and quite tiring. After the first four hours, we definitely need some time to clear our heads and get some fresh air to finish the day.

At noon, we start feeling hungry, and most of us can't work properly when we're hungry. We get in a bad mood and our brains shut down. All we can think about is food and getting out of the office as fast as possible. That's when packing your own lunch comes in handy; you don't need to wait at all to have your food ready.

Packing your lunch definitely has its advantages. Besides having it at the palm of your hand, you make sure to have something you actually enjoy, and you're also saving money. Yet, we don't always have the ingredients on hand to prepare it, or the will to do it. Besides, some coworkers don't know the meaning of "boundaries," and if you're not careful and forget to put your name on it, it might get eaten by a mysterious someone. This might lead you to option two: going out for lunch. It can take a little longer, and you'll be spending money, but you get the chance to leave the office for a while, walk, and maybe even meet a friend or your partner to eat together. And, most of all, your food won't be eaten by someone else. Both are good options, and you can choose either, depending on the day, your mood, and the state of your bank account.

Lunch break helps us reset, relax, and come back to do our jobs better. Of course, we might also get a little sleepy, but it doesn't matter. We can sit in our chairs and stare at the wall for a few minutes to shut down our brains until they turn back on again. After that, we can keep working. And if you get bored while you eat, these delicious handful of memes are here to keep you entertained.