I'm not really a salad girl (always too much lettuce!) but I love their Roasted Chicken Salad. I've dined in once and ordered online once, both at dinner time and both were great experiences. Staff doesn't seem particularly warm and friendly but again, I've only gone at end of the day when they're probably exhausted and trying to close up shop. Can't dock them for that.
Sandwiches are fine but bowls are more worth it. Love the food. Nice and simple once you understand how to order. You don't just approach the register.
First go to the front of the kitchen staff and fill out your order on paper.
Then hand your order either to the sandwich staff or salad staff depending on what you want.
The food is delicious but if you come during the lunch rush, there is little organization and it makes it difficult to order in the store as people jump the line and there is little direction on where to go. For those who haven't been here before, you'll notice one long food station like when you order from a Subway. However, it's broken into 3 stations: sandwiches, noodles, and salads, each indicated with a tiny sign above where they make the food. Each station has its own separate line and while it's a good thought, the open floor plan and order system (you write your order on a card), it makes lines chaotic since the guests don't know who are making their order on the cards or who are waiting in line, and which line they're waiting in. The food is good; just try to come when they're not busy to ensure an enjoyable experience.
The Brown Bag in Reston is my favorite stop for breakfast. The owner runs a great business. When our office was in DC I used to go to the Brown Bag there and this one is just as good. I absolutely love the Greek Omelette, home fries and the American Favorite. Also love the bacon (perhaps the most). They have a great lunch too. Thanks for having this great restaurant so close to my work! Great and friendly staff too who are always smiling!
Tried this place for the first time about a few weeks ago and I've been there twice since! The first time I got a sandwich and the second time I got a salad and I can say both of them were very good. although the second time when I got the salad, I got a Caesar salad and they put a lot of dressing so maybe my advice would be to ask for your dressing on the side or maybe less dressing but other than that this place is perfect. It's a new kind of way to order a sandwich, salad or even pasta. The variety is very unique. I love it! I would recommend this place!!
Good, honest food is what they advertise and that’s what you get. Nice people, too. I’ve been working nearby on the Silver Line railroad project since last summer in all kinds of weather. After a long day at work, my body is grateful for a good healthy meal. Some of their salads are a meal by themselves. The chicken orzo soup is great.
Delightful atmosphere:) I ordered a build your own salad and it was fun and easy to customize using the order cards. I grabbed a cookie too. It all hit the spot. The staff was helpful and friendly! I'll be coming back often:) thanks for lunch
I ordered the Mediterranean Grain Bowl. It tasted good and felt healthy but I probably wouldn’t get it again. While baked falafel is more healthy than fried, they’re dry. I should have checked off grape tomatoes and lemon squeeze but it is my first time here, so I didn’t know. More tomatoes would have been better. My husband said the same about his El Camino Grain Bowl.
I like that reusable forks and knives are available for those who are dining in. It would have been nice if my meal had been prepared in a reusable bowl (that I see at the table next to me) but maybe that’s something you have to ask for...?
There’s free wifi but you have to enter an email address.
I ordered a Buffalo chicken sandwich on ciabatta, from their standard menu. There was no line, and i could see the care and attention paid to my order. I ordered my sandwich to go, as Covid has made me wary of dining indoors. I have to say, the sandwich was delicious and filling. I really want to go back and try other menu items.
Food is delicious and very fresh, great variety -- great sandwiches, noodle dishes, salads, and breakfast selections. I was impressed both with how tasty everything is and what a wide variety of fresh ingredients. Brown Bag combines a great local deli, a specialty fresh salad shop, noodle joint, and breakfast restaurant all in one. Staff are very nice and friendly as well. Highly recommend for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Pretty quiet for the most part. I really enjoy the card system where you check off what you want on your sandwich, pasta bowl, or salad bowl. They have premade options but the customization is what brings me back again. The cane sugar sodas are also a nice treat.
Brown bag is the closest place for me to get food at work. It helps that their ingredients are fresh. I'm curious how Asian noodles taste but I'm also not willing to order them if the cook ain't Asian lol 😂 breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks all good. Check the pics!
Brown Bag in Reston was the perfect place to grab a quick bite while shopping. Plenty of sandwich options, made to order, not to mention salads and noodle bowls. My sandwich was delicious. The manager was friendly and eager to please.
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