Customer Reviews for Bentgo Kids Leak-Resistant Lunch Box, 3-Compartment, Green (BGOSTL-G)
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Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 24, 2025
No Leak
I love that it does not leak between compartments.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Sep 16, 2025
Very large and flat- does not fit in a lunch box!!
Terrible Shape! Why would they make this so flat and wide. It does not fit in all 4 lunch boxes of different shapes and sizes that we have. Disappointed.
Spuddy
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Posted Nov 18, 2025
Do NOT Wash on Lower Dishwasher Rack !!
Beware - These are only dishwasher safe on the upper rack. If you wash them on the lower rack then the paint will peel off. If you stick a name tag on them, even with low adhesion magic tape and then pull it off again, the paint will come off too. These metal lunch boxes are way too expensive to have the paint peel off this easily. It's also sometimes difficult to close...
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Response from Staples :
Dear Spuddy,
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback on the Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box. We are very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the paint peeling and the difficulty your younger children are having with the closure.
We sincerely apologize that the paint has peeled from your lunch box. You are correct that the lunch box is designed to be top-rack dishwasher safe for convenience, and we understand your frustration that washing it on the lower rack caused damage. We also appreciate you bringing up the issue with name tags and the closure, as this is valuable feedback for our product team.
For the best long-term care, and as mentioned on our website, the box is top-rack dishwasher safe and hand washing is recommended to preserve the leak-resistant seal and locking clips.
If you would like to discuss this further or explore options, please contact our customer support team directly at [email protected] or 657-275-3738.
Thank you,
Jessica
Bentgo Customer Support
November 18, 2025
Davedcdc
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Posted Nov 6, 2025
Fine but pops open easily
We just got this and it's roomy and sleek, it generally does an ok job.... but our daughter is reporting that the clasps will often pop open if she drops or bumps her backpack. Maybe it's because we're "overpacking it" but the only thing we've packed that's too wide for the depth of the box has been a hardboiled egg. That give you an idea of the room on this thing.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Davedcdc,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issue you experienced with your Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box popping open.
This lunchbox is backed by Bentgo's industry leading 2 year warranty. We’d really appreciate the chance to make things right. If you're open to it, please reach out to our customer support team at (714) 668-0300 or [email protected] so we can assist you as quickly as possible.
Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we’re committed to ensuring you have a positive experience with Bentgo. We look forward to hearing from you and resolving any issues.
Thank you,
Jessica
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November 7, 2025
Lance
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Posted Oct 24, 2025
No Leak
I love that it does not leak between compartments.
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Soap2030
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Posted Oct 17, 2025
Great, but lunch tastes like soap
Bought this lunchbox over a year ago and after washing in the dishwasher, my preschooler’s food all taste like soap :( love the container size and just trying to make it so he can eat his lunches again!
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Response from Staples :
Hi Soap2030,
Thank you for taking the time to share your Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box experience. We’re glad to hear you love the size and design of the lunchbox, but we’re sorry to learn about the issue with a soapy taste after washing.
Sometimes dishwashing detergents can leave residue in silicone components or tight-seal areas, which may cause lingering taste or odor. We’d love to help you resolve this. A simple deep-clean method or replacement of the affected parts may quickly fix it so your little one can enjoy their lunches again.
Please reach out to us at [email protected] or 714-668-0300, and our team will be happy to assist you right away.
Thank you,
Jessica
Bentgo Customer Support
October 17, 2025
Rachel
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Posted Oct 4, 2025
Great box, but colors peel off quickly.
Color peels off quickly. Get plain steel instead..
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Hazel
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Posted Sep 26, 2025
The perfect middle school lunch box
The perfect lunch box for middle school. Not too small or too big. Love that is dishwasher friendly and that it has the removable silicon container
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Christin
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Posted Sep 17, 2025
Great product, but too big
The box itself is great, however it is slightly larger than the standard cooler lunch bag.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Christin, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box. Please note that we carry lunch bags that fit this lunchbox along with a drink, utensils and napkins. Feel free to reach out to our customer support team at (714) 668-0300 or [email protected] and we will be happy to help you choose the correct one for your needs. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we’re committed to ensuring you have a positive experience with Bentgo. We look forward to hearing from. Thank you, Jessica
Bentgo Customer Support
September 17, 2025
Ashley
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Posted Sep 16, 2025
Very large and flat- does not fit in a lunch box!!
Terrible Shape! Why would they make this so flat and wide. It does not fit in all 4 lunch boxes of different shapes and sizes that we have. Disappointed.
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Hi Ashley, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box. We’re sorry to hear the shape and size didn’t work well with your existing lunch bags. This style was designed with a flat profile to give kids easy access to their meals, but we understand it may not fit all bag types. We’d love to help recommend other Bentgo lunch box options that are more compact and may better fit your child’s lunch bag. Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or 714-668-0300, and our team will be happy to assist you. Thank you, Jessica
Bentgo Customer Support
September 17, 2025
Robin
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Posted Sep 16, 2025
Poor design
This lunchbox is difficult for younger kids(4) to open and close! I won’t be able to use this year for sure.
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Hi Robin, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box. We understand how important it is for little ones to have a lunch box that’s both durable and easy to use, and we’re sorry to hear this one has been difficult for your children to open and close. We’d be happy to recommend some of our other Bentgo Kids lunch box options that are lighter and designed to be easier for younger children to manage on their own. Please reach out to us at [email protected] or 714-668-0300, and our team can help you find the best fit. Thank you, Jessica
Bentgo Customer Support
September 17, 2025
LBOG
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Posted Sep 16, 2025
Nice Lunchbox, But Not for Young Kids
Disappointed in this, especially for the price. It looks as expected, but is far too difficult for a pre-schooler or kindergartener to easily open or close. And it doesn’t easily fit in a standard kids lunchbox (my fault for not measuring the inside of the box). We have two of different sizes and it’s too big for both. I should have kept the packaging and returned.
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Hi LBOG, We’re sorry to hear that your Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box hasn’t worked out as expected. We understand how important it is for little ones to have something easy to open and convenient to pack. While the stainless steel style is designed for durability, we do have lighter and easier-to-use Bentgo lunch box options that may be a better fit for your preschooler or kindergartener. Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or 714-668-0300 and our team would be happy to help recommend an option better suited for your needs and assist further. Thank you, Jessica
Bentgo Customer Support
September 16, 2025
Miller
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Posted Sep 15, 2025
Good but not perfect
The box is very wide and a little too large. I do love the deep food compartments and food areas.
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Katie
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Posted Sep 12, 2025
Is It Really Dishwasher Safe?
While I love the functionality, stainless steel, and the size of this box, I question its durability long term. I typically hand wash it, but have washed it in the dishwasher twice. It’s marketed as being dishwasher safe but does recommend hand washing. We’re so early into the school year and I’ve already noticed chips in the purple coloring on the top of the box after ...
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Brianna
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Posted Sep 12, 2025
Great idea but very difficul to open and close xom
Great lunch box but it is very hard to open and close completely. Both of my kids needed some training on it and still need help at school from a lunch aid to make sure that everything doesn’t spill out into their lunch bag.
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Gina
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Posted Sep 9, 2025
Good quality and size
Good quality. Delayed arrival (about a month later). Please just consider this.
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Anna
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Posted Sep 8, 2025
Overall good quality
Very cute. The locking clasps took a little for my kids to be able to open and close on their own
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Danecmore15
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Posted Sep 6, 2025
Great lunchbox for kids
The only containers we use! Not thrilled that the paint peeled off even though they are dishwasher safe, but doesn’t negate the product’s usefulness. They certainly last! My son is on year 3 of one of his!
We need replacement silicone inserts, though. My daughter has thrown out both of hers by accident.
We need replacement silicone inserts, though. My daughter has thrown out both of hers by accident.
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Kentuckymom
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Posted Sep 6, 2025
Best in class
This is great. Researched a lot of options but came back to this one and glad I did. A lot of people complained about the latch. I agree it is tricky but once you learn the “trick” it’s fine. Not sure if it will last over time, we’ve only had them a few weeks. My 8 year old can manage the latch no problem, 5 yr old has trouble. Love the stainless, no plastic, no le...
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L M S
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Posted Sep 3, 2025
Hard to open/latch
The boxes are a little sticky/hard to open and latch for small kids. I did love the overall look and feel of it and the sizes of the compartments.
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Response from Staples :
Hi L M S, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box. We’re glad to hear you love the design and compartment sizes, but we understand how tricky it can be if the latches feel a bit stiff for smaller hands. If you’d like, our team would be happy to walk through some tips or help find another Bentgo lunch box that might be a better fit for your needs. Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or call 714-668-0300. We’re here to help! Thank you, Jessica
Bentgo Customer Support
September 3, 2025
Rklemm
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Posted Aug 29, 2025
10/10 recommend
These are wonderful. We have only ever used the bentgo chill but the thought of the plastic every day kind of started to get to me. These are larger but can fit in the same lunch box diagonally a bit and an ice pack under them and they're cold all day!
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Momof4
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Posted Aug 27, 2025
Great stainless-steel option, just a tight fit
I was so glad to find a stainless-steel option for my kiddos! It is a bit of a tight fit inside a standard size kids' lunch bag and the top has to be situated juuust right for it to close. My kids haven't complained though. They love it!
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