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    Brown Bag

    4.7 (175 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Teriyaki chicken with southwest salad and red skin mashed potatoes.

    Food was delicious and staff was friendly. They helped with recommendations and did great. I had the teriyaki chicken with a southwest salad. It was so good. Several people there for lunch. There's seating outside and indoors.

    Grilled fish tacos, berry slaw, jalapeño corn casserole.
    John B.

    Walked in during lunch rush and only waited 5 min for my to go order. Decent speedy meal and will definitely eat here again.

    Chicken sandwich, seasonal Ginger salad, and vegetables
    Sherry W.

    This is a lunch favorite restaurant for me, my husband, and friends .... Food is always fresh and delicious... Service is fantastic... Would have gotten a 5 star, but the atmosphere is not great... It's a small place that stays very busy, so it's too crowded at times... It's a claustrophobic feeling while you eat sometimes bc you're in such close proximity to others... Brown Bag is so popular, it would be nice if they would move to a more spacious location... Parking and where to sit are sometimes an issue... So, lots of people call in to go orders and eat their menu selections elsewhere.

    Grilled Fish Tacos Entree
    Danielle F.

    Great place for a quick lunch with healthy options. I had the grilled fish tacos, and they were fresh and prepared quickly. The side of grilled asparagus was prepared well; I chose the jalapeño corn as my second side and while it had a nice flavor (a little heat, but not too spicy) the consistency left a little to be desired. It was a little gelatinous and would pick a different side next time. I'd definitely come back to try out other entrees as this seems like a nice place to get something other than the standard heavy fast food fare. I ordered in person and my wait for the tacos and two sides was only about 8-10 min (around 1:30 pm).

    Maggie W.

    Catering perfection! They were so kind to donate food for a counseling center for Covenant families. Everyone was raving about how delicious the food was!

    $11 Veggie Plate Entree (3 sides)
    Jillian D.

    Meal was mediocre and overpriced. Better vegetarian options and/or better serving size is needed. Gluten free options are marked on the menu, but still a lackluster variety Told the cashier I had a gluten allergy and was assured that the items I order were gluten free/could be modified but I found a crouton in my salad that was not supposed to be there. If you are vegetarian or have gluten or any food allergies this is not the spot.

    Grilled chicken with two sides of chopped salad and grilled asparagus
    Marie B.

    We had a really good experience here for the first time. It was crowded as it is a popular place to both grab lunch but also pick up your larger catering orders, so make sure to leave some time for waiting on a table to open up at lunch time. The portions were substantial for lunch. My husband got the fish tacos with two sides and I got the grilled chicken with two sides. It was a nice break from chain restaurants and over-priced signature lunch establishments in the area. It was also affordable considering how expensive it can be to eat in Franklin. Overall a great experience with fresh food and good atmosphere.

    Steak Sandwich, corn casserole, asparagus, brownie
    Jeremy P.

    This was the best steak sandwich I ever had. It's hard to get here for the average working person because they are closed on weekends and they close 2:00 PM on weekdays. The food was amazing and seasoned to perfection.

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    Food and service are superb. It's a delicious and healthy meal at a more reasonable price than a fast value meal!

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    Stopped in for a quick lunch. Friendly service, food was ready fast and was very tasty, and good vibes in there.

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    Basic meat and two restaurant. Food was good and served quickly. Priced well considering being in Cool Springs.

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    Has become my go to for takeout lunch. Surprisingly tasty/healthy. Very friendly staff.

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    Great food, quick and easy! Pooped in for a to go lunch and was not disappointed. Definitely will go back when in the area.

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