Opened in 2024 by a chef who previously worked at Michelin starred Eleven Madison Park. They wanted to bring fine dining techniques to classic deli sandwiches. Prob the best chicken Caesar wrap I've had...idk it's tough to say. Definitely better than Lenwich which I love. The spicy chopped cheese was also satisfying but very comparable to other delis in the city. read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Chicken Caesar wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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Unpopular opinion I believe but I didn't love this sandwich. I tried the spicy tuna melt. First comment it was huge, way too big for my liking but the bread was good. The tuna salad was just okay with too many fill ins and not enough focus and the cheese was definitely too pungent/sharp for a tuna melt. All of this is personal preference but I just didn't enjoy it. I think there are lots better sandwich shops throughout the city, and this was also expensive. read more

I came here to try their chopped cheese with a friend for dinner. The service was great, and we ordered with the cashier who then brought out our sandwiches later. Inside is small with some window seating where we sat. The chopped cheese unfortunately was not my favorite. It lacked flavor for me, and needed more life? Maybe more ketchup or something? Of course a chopped cheese is basically a chopped up burger, but for $15, I was wanting a little more. read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Chopped Cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

I really like the Brown Bag Sandwich. This is a must visit spot if you are craving a delicious sandwich. It's a small spot with limited seating, and I have heard it usually has a long line. I was lucky enough that I visited during a slower time. I ordered the spicy chopped cheese, which is a chopped cheese with hot peppers and hot sauce. OMG! The sandwich was enormous. I know you can get a chopped cheese in any deli or bodega in the city, but this one was truly delicious, and you get to watch them prepare it right in front of you. They also offer chopped versions of other sandwiches. read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

This was my first time visiting Brown Bag Sandwich and I ordered two sandwiches. I ordered the Italian Sandwich and the Turkey Club sandwich. The sandwiches were good and the service was quick. I will return to try other sandwich options on the menu. I also learned that there is another location in Flatiron. read more

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Small location for quick to go bag and couple of seats. Service was nice and quick but got the staple of a chopped cheese. Overall good size portion and delcious- solid chopped cheese and recommend read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

I have a high bar for Chicken Caesar Wraps and this one does really hit the spot. It is on the pricier side for a wrap but truly it is massive, so it can def be split into two meals or shared between friends. There isn't much seating in the restaurant itself, but that really doesn't matter because you should take it and eat it in Washington Square Park anyway. A great picnic food! read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Chicken Caesar Wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

I came here with my friend to pick up sandwiches on a Tuesday evening. There's not really any seating inside, so we took our sandwiches to-go. I had the marinated eggplant and stracciatella sandwich, which had chimichurri marinated eggplant, red pepper romesco, stracciatella, and arugula and was served on a sesame Italian hero. The sandwich was, simply put, wet and sloppy. The bread was great, but the flavor of vinegar was so overwhelming and I felt like I made the wrong choice when ordering. I would come back to try something else. read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Marinated Eggplant & Stracciatella sandwich (AKA the Wet Sloppy) - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Spicy chopped cheese was definitely spicy, but I liked it a lot. Would say it wasn't loaded with meat like it should be but it was very cheesy and saucy. Surprisingly not too heavy. Not the best sandwich I've had but definitely hits the spot. read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered three sandwiches for delivery, but they couldn't find someone to deliver so we waited an hour to eat our sandwiches. I'm not sure if that's why I feel our sandwiches were beyond soggy but when I opened them io to eat them, they didn't even look appetizing. I maybe should've ordered something else ? My eggplant sandwich felt super oily and I didn't end up finishing it. I would want to try something completely different next time read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Marinated Eggplant & Stracciatella (V) and Mac Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

I loved the vibe kn this little deli.we were greeted with a smile and I think they realized how hungry my teen was after her performance at the bitter end and they offered her a brownie and a pickle. The chicken ceasar was delicious and the Mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. Try this little gem if you are in the area. read more

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Ordered: Chopped Cheese Sandwich (~$14): Ground Beef, Onions, Lawry's Seasoning, American Cheese, Tomato, Shredded Iceberg, Bodega Sauce on a Sesame Hero Aya's take: Brown Bag Sandwich Co is already pretty popular but for those not aware, chef Antonio Barbieri, who was previously at Eleven Madison Park, is the brains behind this concept. The interior is small, with only 6 hightop seats available. As a New Yorker, I knew I had to try the Chopped Cheese Sandwich. They also threw in a pickle which is always a welcomed extra! The bread is super fresh and soft; it kept the sandwich intact despite all the wet ingredients. This was very cheesy which of course tasted great but I couldn't really taste the quality or Lawry's seasoning in the ground beef. There's plenty of shredded iceberg lettuce which added a fresh crunch but it does slightly overpower the sandwich. Big fan of the bodega sauce and my only regret is not getting the spicy version of this sandwich! It's a well-made Chopped Cheese but it needed an additional element here which I think could've been accomplished with some hot peppers & hot sauce. Glad I got to try it! read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Chopped Cheese Sandwich (~$14) - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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Great service, delicious food, casual ambiance! Antonio at the cashier is incredibly kind and very humble about the success of this cute place. I tried the chopped cheese sandwich that comes warm and it was the perfect sandwich to eat on this fall day. It tastes very fresh and they prepare it from scratch very quickly. I also tried the house Mac salad and that was a perfect compliment to the sandwich. I will definitely be back! read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Never before have I been so humiliated at a restaurant... until now. I walk in and want a Chopped Cheese sandwich with no onions. An older gentleman, who I think is the owner, says to me sharply, "We can't do without it. But you won't notice them." Okay. I also order a Jarrito. But I needed help opening it because it is not a twist top. A younger employee barely into his twenties sees me struggling with the nearby bottle opener. "It's a bottle opener bro." He says to me in a casual yet condescending tone. He snatches the Jarrito bottle from my hands and proceeds to open it. As I left the restaurant after I finished eating, nobody thanked me or anything. Just a rude stare and out the door I went. Thanks for nothing. -- I do not care how good your sandwich is. Michelin star or dumpster trash. You screw me, treat me like dumpster trash, that is what you get back. If the employee who said the remark and acted belligerently was belligerent at the time, he deserves to be fired. If this is your idea of being a trendy West Village sandwich spot, the only trend you will be headed is down, way down. Before you kid yourself that you think you have something special, because you do not, allow yourself to look in the mirror and think, how would I want to be treated if I were the guest? If your answer is horrifying, maybe a reality check is in order. Afterwards, I decided to go to Randy's Donuts to wreak havoc on something else, my stomach. -- Oh, and in case you are wondering about the food, Hajji's Deli makes a better Chopped Cheese. read more

Today I stopped by Brown Bag Sandwich Co. with my son, and it's the kind of place that reminds you how serious New York takes its sandwiches. Everything there is built around one idea: great ingredients make a great sandwich. Instead of cutting corners, they focus on quality and even make a lot of things themselves to make sure every bite is right. The menu is stacked with favorites. Their chopped cheese is one of the most talked-about sandwiches in the shop, and for good reason. Another standout is the hot roast beef and cheddar--simple, savory, and packed with flavor. They're also proud of their New York-style chicken Caesar wrap, made with romaine, Parmesan, croutons, shredded chicken, and a strong Caesar dressing that ties everything together. It's a short ingredient list, but every part matters. If you want something classic, the Italian hero brings together prosciutto, soppressata, sharp provolone, mozzarella, tomato, red onion, cherry peppers, lettuce, and Italian dressing on toasted bread. The roast beef sandwich is another heavy hitter, layered with their housemade sweet-and-tangy sauce, au jus-dipped roast beef, cheddar sauce, and fried onions. One cool detail: their new pastrami sandwich comes on a custom rye hero made with Breads Bakery, so you still get that classic rye flavor in hero form. Even the way they chop the sandwiches has a purpose--everything gets chopped in a bowl so the ingredients mix together better, giving every bite the same flavor. What I liked most is that the place feels very New York. It's built to honor the classic sandwich shops that came before it while still doing its own thing. The goal is simple: make sandwiches people trust, come back for, and maybe even add to their personal "top ten." And honestly, grabbing a great sandwich there with my son today... mission accomplished. read more

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Finally came here after the hype went down and could get in at around 4pm on a weekday for a very late lunch. I got the turkey club sandwich and wow it was delicious. The bread was soft but warm, lightly toasted, and the sandwich was STUFFED. It was also a little spicy thanks to the hot honey which was a nice touch and it was not your regular turkey club. They really took a basic usually uninspiring sandwich and made it something that I'm salivating thinking about having again. I hope they continue to have a lot of success, I want to go back to try their caesar chicken sandwich as well, which is something they were kind of blowing up for months ago. There's a few seats by the window you can grab if that's your vibe. It's bigger than you think but it's not a huge space. read more

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"Elevated" bodega sandwiches are what's promised here, and you can tell they do have solid attention to detail, but the execution is a bit hit or miss. Brown Bag has simple counter service and NYC deli classics such as chopped cheeses, Italian heroes, and chopped Caesar wraps. I got the hot roast beef ($18) which features roast beef in au jus. You can tell the meat quality was good but there was one problem: the sandwich was absurdly salty. Like, bordering on inedible salty for someone who enjoys a healthy dose of sodium in their sandwich. For an 18 dollar sandwich I found it pretty upsetting. All that being said I'd be willing to come back and try something else. I assume the saltiness was not intentional and I can see the vision here. read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Roast beef - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Randomly passed by here walking the dogs. Got the roast beef with cheese and buffalo chicken. The roast beef is a little bit on the sweet side the buffalo chicken wasn't that saucy but it taste liked a clean chicken Caesar sandwich. For two of these sandwiches plus tax is $40 bucks. It's a bit pricey for how plain and small it was. First time and last time here. What's a disappointment. read more

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I was here at this tasty little sandwich place a while ago. The inside is quirky and they had free coffee and were quite busy inside making sandwiches with at that point the Chopped Cheese being off menu and apparently their best option (which in hindsight makes perfect sense as they chop up everything) which I will get next time I stop inside as what I ordered doesn't exist anymore. People inside were friendly also. As said, the menu appears to have changed as the roast beef sandwich used to be a Hot Roast Beef and was around $17 I believe but I'm not positive. Said roast beef was cooked in au jus and had cheddar sauce, Branston pickle, and crispy onions which were on the side. The slightly salty and savory cheddar would have been a bit rich combined with the au jus and beef but the Branson pickle added the necessary tang and sweetness. The crispy fried onions were a fun extra though honestly I didn't need them. This was a very tasty sandwich overall and was well worth the price point with the portion size also being big. I'd go back. read more

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"A Healthier Take on a NYC Classic" Stopped by Brown Bag Sandwich Co. near Washington Square Park and was pleasantly surprised. My husband went for the chopped cheese and had great things to say--main highlight: "the rolls were really good, and I didn't feel like crap post eating this." That's a win in NYC sandwich terms. No seed oils used (huge plus), and their Thousand Island-style sauce is balanced--not overly tangy or heavy. It's definitely a lighter, cleaner take on the traditional chopped cheese, which makes it perfect if you want to try the classic without the food coma. read more

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Looking for a chopped sandwich? This seems to be the place to come to. In the middle of the afternoon on a Saturday it was quiet so it didn't take long for my order. I ordered a chopped cheese and the chopped Italian. These seem to be the most popular but they do have a fairly good assortment of sandwiches. The sandwiches are 10" long. The bread is good - not hard to bite into and not too doughy. The Italian was definitely my favorite. By chopping up all the ingredients you get all the flavors in one bite. Come with a really good homemade dressing. My only complaint is that the more I ate of it the spicier it got. It was less enjoyable towards the end. read more

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Went in for the chop cheese. There are a couple spaces for seating at the windows (4 ppl max). But this is more of a pick up and eat on the stoop kind of spot. Got the chop cheese. The bread was appropriate. It held up well to the meat and all the juice. It could have used more cheese and there was something about the flavor (not sure if I liked it). Overall i'll definitely be back. Same sandwich, new sandwich I want to try them all. read more

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Good sammy. Have you ever seen the video of that lady showing off her mac n cheese, and she says "cheese all through the *****". It's like that. You're not getting any all-bread bites. So that part of the experience is perfect. The bread is good. The ingredients are good. There is a lot of flavor. As a turkey club head myself, it does feel a little off to eat it "chop" style. Food is all about expectations and a $20 sammy is going to set your expectations high before you taste anything. I'll definitely be back to try others because it was high quality. read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Turkey Club - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered a turkey club sandwich and it was delicious. I enjoyed watching them make the sandwich as much as i enjoyed eating it. The sandwich was fresh and came with a honey and black pepper aioli that was unique and tasty. I would definitely come back again. Best sandwich I've had in a long time. read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Delicious Turkey Club. It Looked prettier before i commuted home. - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Even with the intense competition in New York, I'd say Brown Bag is amongst the best sandwiches I've had. The shop feels like a cozy New York convenience store that'll whip up a chopped cheese to die for, and they do in fact deliver. Make sure to ask them for a chopped cheese, even if you don't see it written on the menu. They'll make you one. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

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The shop was not busy when we came in the evening. They have a few seats against the window but we got it to go. This is definitely a casual place and the service was fast. I got the chicken caesar wrap, which was very large and filling! The tortilla was soft, the filling was well mixed, and well wrapped and stayed together while I was eating it. The portion was pretty big and I only finished half. read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

I had high hopes for these sandwiches, but they really were pretty ordinary. I got the spicy chicken cutlet and it was only spicy because of very accessible hot sauce like frank's red hot or something not interesting. The Philly cheese steak was almost the same coming out of a deli. Both sandwiches were not worth it and I wouldn't go back to try any others. read more

Stick with acclaimed Chopped Cheese! The well known chopped cheese was great. It was a very melty cheesy beefy bite. I've had many cheesesteaks over the past several months and this ranks right up there with the best, if I came back this is what I'll go for. The Italian was described as a server favorite and it was good. It was a little heavy on the vinegar but overall a good recommendation from the staff. The Anthony Bourdain namesake sandwich creation was completely inedible. There is a small window to fry a thin sliced prosciutto properly before it becomes super salty dried up piece of leather. Not a good bite at all. When it is sliced so thin prosciutto only really need to touch the grill quickly before it dries out. Perhaps perfection was achieved with the construction of sandwich others received but mine wasn't. The line is currently insane. Be prepared to wait 30+ minutes minimum. The staff was great and moved people along quickly once you order. read more

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When it first opened, Brown Bag was so busy it was impossible to even consider waiting in the hours long line. Now that the hype died down, and since it's one of the few places I know in the city that has gluten free bread and chop cheese in the same store, my boyfriend and I decided to walk in and grab two chop cheeses. Usually, the store actually doesn't do that particular sandwich on gluten free bread but I begged and they finally said yes. I liked the sandwich and it was much bigger than expected (more like 2 portions), but for twice the price of a bodega sandwich it wasn't mind blowing enough to be worth the extra cost for anyone who isn't allergic to gluten in my opinion. My boyfriend wasn't super impressed either. Overall, I do think the store has a fun concept of chopping all their sandwich ingredients and I would go back to try other sandwiches. It is pretty overpriced for what you get, but that might just be the name of the game in the West Village area. read more

Yummy sandwich but did taste / feel like something you could just order from a regular deli but 2x the price. I had to sit outside and eat on my lap too which isn't ideal. Close to NYU though so could be a convenient lunch read more

Reading Yelp reviews before trying a restaurant is extremely helpful and this stop is Exhibit A. Like heard from others, seems like Brown Bag Sandwich has not perfected their meats off the grill, with the beef being slightly tough and chewy. The concept of the ingredients chopped up is very unique and would definitely be worth a stop. read more

Worth a visit if the line is under 15 mins. Great deli-style sandwiches. I walk past this place regularly and it has a over 30 min line every time, but on a random Saturday there was no line out the door so I went in. I got the Cubano and Thanksgiving Leftovers. The limited chicken sandwich (limited to 30) was sold out when I visited around 1:15pm. Quick and efficient services, sandwiches were on the pricey side for a grab and go deli but I guess you're paying for a premium I wish the sandwiches came with a pickle to cut through the heavy and salty flavors, so remember to buy them at the counter. Sandwiches were good but the bread was just okay. Kind of stale. I would come if I was craving a deli sandwich and there was no wait read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - Thanksgiving Leftovers - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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Super yummy sandwiches! My bf and I got the chopped cheese and the spicy tuna melt. Honestly super solid chopped cheese, not too cheesy and generous with the filling. The spicy tuna melt was insane in the best way possible. Probably one of the best tuna melts we had. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Brown Bag Sandwich Co. is a new entrant in the highly competitive sandwich scene in New York City, and they've made quite the splash, with lines out the door not an uncommon sight prior to opening. Brown Bag takes a novel approach to the sandwich and borrows from the New York City staple of chopped salads by chopping all the fillings in their sandwiches before putting them in the bread. Italian? Chopped. BLAT? Chopped. Cuban? Chopped. Chopped cheese? Buddy you better believe that it's chopped. The store itself is located on the west side of the Village and is a tight space. Upon entry you can see the grill and sandwich assembly stations, with the cash register on the right. It has a distinctly vintage feel, with an old-school take a number dispenser, an old coffee machine, and classic Coca Cola signs with the menu hanging above, as well as stickers all over. There are a couple of counters with barstools, though most people will take their sandwiches to go (conveniently, Washington Square Park is nearby if you would like to make your meal into a picnic). The menu consists of hot and cold sandwiches, available on a hero, roll or in a wrap, as well as a few mayo based salads and a collection of chips/pretzels available by the register. The most popular sandwich, and the inspiration for the style of sandwich they make, is the Chopped Cheese, which sells out very quickly, as only a few dozen are made daily (this is why there are often lines upon opening). Of course, it is delicious. Perhaps my favorite option is the Italian, which incorporates fresh mozzarella and maximum flavor in each and every bite thanks to the chopped ingredients inside. The bread itself is very good as well, as is necessary for any good sandwich. Recently I've enjoyed have the macaroni salad on the side, which is also very well made, and is well balanced in flavor. Overall, a great sandwich shop with a unique twist on the sandwich. I can only find two faults: it's too popular, meaning you may need to wait in line for quite a bit, and their Cuban Sandwich (called a Cubano, incorrectly) does not have salami, which is an important component to the Cuban sandwich often missed by those who are only familiar with the inferior Miami variant of Tampa's greatest sandwich. I can certainly look past those two issues and enjoy a delicious sandwich, and highly suggest you do the same. read more

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Not sure if I'd ever wait up to 45 minutes for a sandwich ever again, and just as expected these sandwiches are all hype. I will say the Mac salad was great and the chopped cheese had a lot of great cheesy flavor, but my chicken cutlet was not super moist despite it being drowned in vodka sauce. Not sure I'd go back unless the line dies down but if you're into sandwiches check them out! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing. The sandwiches are large and every bite is delicious ! I usually get the spicy tuna melt and nothing even comes close to it in the city. Perfect combination of spicy and tuna. The owner is so kind and amazing. Definitely come here and give it a shot! read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - I took bites of it don't mind me hehe - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Was very excited to stop by and try their chopped cheese and Italian, however, it turns out they close at 6:30 (not 7, which Yelp had initially posted...), so when I entered at 6:32 I was almost not served and they were not making any more chopped cheeses for the evening. I am very grateful that they did decided to make an exception and let me order, because I thouroughly enjoyed the Italian and pivoted to trying the Anthony Bourdain - which may have been the best sandwich I have tried all year! The sandwiches themselves are tasty and satisfying (no skimping on ingredients) and are well curated. The space itself has limited seating (mainly a to-go shop where you can take your sandos to Wash Square Park or Botanica Bar). I am excited to go back and try some of the other ones too! (Like finally the chopped cheese and turkey club). read more

Brown Bag Sandwich - The Anthony Bourdain - absolutely amazing - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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The Good - Great great great sandwich - I really enjoy the chopped concept and can't wait to try it on other sandwiches they offer. I had the Chopped Cheese and it was delicious and very appropriately priced. The Bad - This may be because it's so early and they've gain a lot of popularity but the line was crazy. Arrived 5 mins before they opened on a Thursday and there were at least 20 people in front of me. It moved at a decent speed but I didn't end up leaving until 1 hour later. The line stinks ! I'll def be back but hope to get in line earlier. I also want to try the chicken cutlet sandwich and also the Italian. read more

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If you're standing outside of this place wondering if it's any good, if it lives up to the hype, if it's worth the money and wait... It is. You should go inside right now and order. read more

I'ts one of the best ceaser wrap I've had! Very fast service and staff is very friendly