Had a quick lunch with my sister before going out to Allerton Park for a family reunion. The soup and salad were very good. Be sure to save room for desserts!
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Shawn S
64 reviews
Reviewed August 16, 2021
Date of visit: August 2021
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ryanhJ6855JI
236 reviews
Reviewed July 4, 2021 via mobile
The portion sizes from the Brown Bag are pretty hefty, but unfortunately for me there is just something mediocre about the quality of the food. The space is unique and bizarre to say the least, as you have to climb stairs and duck through shallow...hallways to get the the bathroom. Hmmm. Overall not a win for me.More
Date of visit: April 2021
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Melody T
404 reviews
Reviewed May 14, 2021 
Brown Bag has pretty much anything you could want for.a hot or cold deli sandwich, including tuna salad, turkey salad, chicken, egg, etc. There are plenty of fresh salads, burritos, homemade soups, and a fantastic dessert counter. I had the mixed berry pie a la...mode...so flaky and buttery. The food was top notch. Cute space, too.More
Date of visit: May 2021
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Pegraney1973
7 reviews
Reviewed February 17, 2021
Ive been Vegan for 9 years, and this place fed me ground beef. I ordered a bean burrito, specifying no cheese, no sour cream. The vegan option of their bean burrito menu item. I consumed three bites before realizing that there was a foreign texture...in the refried beans. I picked through the food to find that they gave me a mixture of beef and beans! I returned to the place & requested a refund. I was very calm (i wanted to cry & scream) and asked to speak with the owner. The cashier had gone back to tell her what had happened. I watched them go through the food themselves and one of the girls laughed! I have to request to speak with the owner a second time. When she came up she didnt even say she was sorry! She said she thought the cashier was handling it. I would think that such an error would warrant a personal apology?? if she served someone with a peanut allergy would she be so dismissive???More
Date of visit: February 2021
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BLMacCat
2 reviews
Reviewed November 17, 2019 via mobile
Charming, friendly, fun & had their homemade soup, gluten free bed and it was surprisingly tasty - excellent.
Date of visit: November 2019
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saddleup3030
73 reviews
Reviewed October 31, 2019
Had lunch here a week ago and it was really good. I had cheesy potato soup and others had sandwiches. Everything is good.
Date of visit: October 2019
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JamesA866
34 reviews
Reviewed August 6, 2019 via mobile
The Thursday special is a great deal, in house only. Food is good. Good place to stop by. Really friendly place.
Date of visit: August 2019
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Tom U
262 reviews
Reviewed July 21, 2019
Had lunch here on Saturday -- Cheese Broccoli soup and 1/2 roast beef sandwich on sour dough bread + a slice of peach pie. The food was good, wholesome, fresh and the staff was friendly and accommodating -- nice lunch spot in downtown Monticello.
Date of visit: July 2019
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Darren H
97 reviews
Reviewed June 17, 2019
This place has been around for about 30 years. Still making great food. I am amazed at all the options that they offer yet everything is so fresh.
Date of visit: June 2019
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B2493DYkathyl
586 reviews
Reviewed January 10, 2019
In Monticello on business, a local took me here. I loved their soup, Wicked Thai and ordered carrot cake to go with it. Plenty of seating here and lots of options on the menu. An art gallery is on the second level.
Date of visit: January 2019
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552jacke
6 reviews
Reviewed December 10, 2018 via mobile
Stopped by on our way through....great food...pie is very good as well. Would highly recommend if you are in the area.
Date of visit: December 2018
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Mandy S
2 reviews
Reviewed November 6, 2018 via mobile
Love their food! Pulled Pork Fri is my absolute fave! With the Chipotle BbQ sauce. Staff is always friendly. Coleslaw is yummy! They have great food.
Date of visit: October 2018
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108lv
8 reviews
Reviewed October 11, 2018
I have frequented this deli more times than I can count. Love the owner & her crew's personalities. Today I had the turkey bacon sandwich on egg bread, and it was quite delish! Sandwiches, salads, and desserts to choose from that will satisfy your palette.
Date of visit: October 2018
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256bonnier
55 reviews
Reviewed August 24, 2018 via mobile
I had the Bonnie's Turkey Salad on a croissant. Big chunks of Turkey, grape halves, walnuts, and celery on a fresh croissant. I also had a piece of Black berry pie with a flaky crust. I have dined here several times and cannot wait to...go back again.More
Date of visit: August 2018
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sinclaired
101 reviews
Reviewed August 13, 2018 
The Brown Bag Deli Restaurant offers a wide ranging menu of homemade sandwiches, salads, pies and soups with quality ingredients in a “family friendly” atmosphere. Prices are most reasonable and the counter service is personable and helpful. The chocolate cream pie I consumed was ridiculously...delicious! Don’t hesitate to choose The Brown Bag if you are hungry and in the Monticello area. Highly recommended.More
Date of visit: July 2018
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- Food: 4.5
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- Value: 4.5
- Atmosphere: 3.5