Avanti Review: Are Lunch Boxes and Tumblers Worth Buying?

If you've been looking for a lunch box that can handle both sandwiches and warm food, or a kids' tumbler that won't make a mess in the school bag, Avanti is a brand worth considering. Its Yum Yum range combines bento-style lunch boxes, insulated food jars and kid-friendly drinkware, with plenty of colourful options for school and everyday use.

At BentoBliss, we stock a selection of Avanti lunch boxes, food jars and tumblers. Here's a closer look at what the range does well, where it has limitations, and whether an Avanti lunch box or tumbler makes sense for your family's routine.

What Is Avanti?

Avanti is an Australian kitchenware brand with a wide range of food storage, lunchware and drinkware. Its YumYum range is particularly focused on kids, combining bento-style lunch boxes, insulated food jars and drinkware in practical sizes. The range is designed around everyday school and family use rather than complicated lunch systems.

Avanti YumYum Lunch Box Review

The Avanti YumYum Lunch Box With Insulated Food Jar is the Avanti lunch box to look at if you want space for both cold food and a separate hot or cold meal.

What we like:

• Three deep compartments keep sandwiches, snacks, and fruit separated

• The removable divider lets you change the layout depending on what you're packing

• The stainless steel food jar gives you a dedicated spot for pasta, soup or other warm foods

• The child-friendly latch is easy to open without feeling flimsy

What to know before buying:

• It is a larger lunch box, so it makes more sense for primary-aged kids than toddlers

• The food jar is separate from the lunch box, so the whole box isn't insulated

• The stainless steel jar needs different care from the lunch box itself

Priced from $49.95, it is a practical option for kids who have moved beyond a small snack-style bento and need a more substantial school lunch.

Avanti YumYum Insulated Tumbler Review

The Avanti YumYum Insulated Tumbler is the better choice for younger kids who prefer drinking through a straw. It holds 350ml and uses double-wall stainless steel insulation to help keep drinks cold during the school day.

What we like:

• The double-wall construction helps keep drinks cold

• 350ml is a manageable size for smaller hands

• The silicone straw ensures that it is easy to drink without tipping the cup

• The bumper helps protect the base from everyday knocks

• Available in several bright colour combinations

What to know before buying:

• 350ml may be too small for older kids who drink a lot throughout the day

• The straw needs regular cleaning, especially if you use anything other than water

• It is better suited to cold drinks than hot beverages

Priced from $21.95, it is a reasonably priced kids' tumbler for school, outings, and everyday use.

Is the Avanti Double Wall Tumbler Worth It?

If your priority is keeping a child's drink cold during school or a day out, the double-wall construction is one of the strongest reasons to choose the Avanti YumYum tumbler. The stainless steel walls provide insulation without making the tumbler excessively large, while the bumper helps it cope with the knocks that come with everyday kids' use.

The 350ml capacity also makes sense for younger children who may struggle with a larger bottle. For older kids, teens or adults who need more water throughout the day, a larger insulated bottle is likely to be the better choice. BentoBliss also stocks a wider range of insulated drink bottles, including larger-capacity options from Avanti, Oasis and b.box.

Avanti Lunch Bag Review

Avanti also makes several lunch bags, including its Yum Yum Kids Insulated Lunch Bags and insulated canvas lunch bags. The Yum Yum range is designed for kids, while the canvas option has a more understated look that works well for older children and adults.

The Avanti Canvas Lunch Bag uses durable cotton canvas with an insulated lining and measures 25cm × 17cm × 19cm. It has a large interior and sturdy handles, making it more of a traditional lunch carrier than a compact lunchbox sleeve.

What we like:

• Insulated lining helps keep food hot or cold for longer

• Cotton canvas gives it a more durable, reusable feel

• The 25cm × 17cm × 19cm size leaves room for a lunch box, drink and extras

• Sturdy handles make it easy to carry

• The simple design works beyond the primary-school years

What to know before buying:

• The canvas exterior needs spot cleaning rather than going through a washing machine

• It is a lunch carrier, not a structured bento box, so you'll still need separate containers inside

• BentoBliss does not currently list Avanti lunch bags in its Avanti collection, so if you specifically want the matching Avanti bag, you'll need to source it separately.

If you want to build the complete lunch setup from BentoBliss, browse our Insulated Lunch Bags collection for alternatives that can be paired with the Avanti lunch box.

Is Avanti Worth It?

For families looking for a practical lunch box with built-in flexibility, Avanti is worth considering. The Yum Yum lunch box stands out because you get three deep compartments plus a removable insulated food jar, so you can pack sandwiches, snacks, and a separate hot or cold meal without carrying another container.

The YumYum tumbler is a good fit for younger children who need a manageable 350ml drink with cold retention and a straw. If you need larger drink capacity or a more versatile bottle, BentoBliss has plenty of insulated drink bottle alternatives.

The main limitation is that Avanti's lunch bag range isn't currently stocked at BentoBliss. So if having a completely matching Avanti lunch setup matters to you, you'll need to mix brands for the bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avanti a good lunch box brand?

Yes. The Avanti Yum Yum lunch box combines three deep compartments with a removable insulated stainless steel food jar, making it useful for both cold foods and meals that need to stay warm or cold.

Is the Avanti Yum Yum lunch box dishwasher safe?

Yes. The lunch box itself is dishwasher-safe. The product listing specifies that the microwave- and dishwasher-safe claim applies to the box, not the stainless steel insulated food jar.

Is the Avanti double wall tumbler good for kids?

The 350ml Avanti YumYum tumbler is specifically designed for kids, with double-wall stainless steel insulation, a silicone straw, and a protective bumper.

What size is the Avanti tumbler?

The Avanti YumYum Insulated Tumbler holds 350ml. That makes it a better fit for younger children than larger tumblers designed for teens or adults.

Does BentoBliss sell Avanti lunch bags?

BentoBliss currently stocks Avanti lunch boxes, food jars, and drinkware, but its Avanti collection does not currently include lunch bags. For a matching insulated carrier, browse the Insulated Lunch Bags collection.