Delicious fresh food. From the steak sandwich to the salads, there are options for the meat lovers to the vegetarian in your life. Lots of seating inside and out. It's always clean. The line moves quick even when it's long. You might have to wait a little for your food, but it will be worth it. They also cater. read more

Firstly the atmosphere is very warm, both inside and out regardless of how busy. The employees were all very polite and helpful with their menu. I recommend you give it a try, if nothing else just take a brownie and drink read more

We love this place! Easy access for a walker & a wheelchair. We have been here before, so I knew exactly where I wanted to take my mom & her friend for lunch. You order at the counter & they bring it to you. We got our "usual": Fish tacos teriyaki chicken Salmon burger Mash potatoes jal corn casserole spinach salad Banana pudding Brownie ALWAYS, CONSISTENTLY DELICIOUS! Bright, open space with several outside tables for good weather. Will (obviously) DEFINITELY be back & will consider if we need any HEALTHY CATERING! read more

Brown Bag - the menu for the brown bag - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Nothing better than meal at Brown Bag! Do you want a fast, reasonably priced healthy option? Look no further! To beat that the food is INCREDIBLE! The attention they pay to ensuring accuracy (no matter how challenging customers can be) is comparable to that red chicken place we all know! Go but get there early because the word is already out so they get pretty busy. Catering is also incredible no matter the size of your party. Lastly I will end by saying the Veteran discount has stood the economy and I myself am so grateful! read more

Brown Bag - Thank you Brown Bag! - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The salmon burger was flavorful and definitely homeade. The two sides of causer salad and corn casserole were good portions and fresh. The corn casserole had a nice spicy kick. My lunch, sandwich and two sides cost approximately $13.00 and well worth it. This restaurant is popular and can get busy at lunch time. One of the cleaner restaurants I've eaten at in a long time. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. This restaurant is doing alot of things right. We will definitely be back again in the very near future to try something else on the menu. read more

spent a few days in Knoxville. We enjoyed this so much we stopped in the following day for lunch too! Both meals were awesome. $13 for a great salmon burger and 2 sides. Lots of options that all felt fresh and high quality. Wife had banana pudding that she really enjoyed. Service was fast and the restaurant was clean and inviting. Only open from 11-2 so plan accordingly. read more

Brown Bag - Salmon Burger, Caesar Salad, and Jalapeno corn casserole. - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Great food great catering I love this place their chicken is great thank you brown baggggggggggg

Amazing it's a great place to go for lunch when you've got a group from work who only has an hour to grab a good healthy bite! Outside seating is great read more

Are outside had a steak sandwich my wife had the fish tacos both were delicious. Really enjoyed eating at the outside tables

Yelp and the website of the business both say they are open until 5:00. They aren't. They close at 2:00. They do have pickup for catering until 5:00 but do not serve customers. read more

You can't beat their lunch catering. Such high quality foods and absolutely delicious. As a business person who often orders food for lunch meetings, their hot and healthy food is always a hit. It's a great change from box lunches and barely warm pizza. read more

Menu and service and quality was exceptional This is a great find while in Knoxville for lunch! Recommend it highly! Constant flow of locals and the watermelon salad was the bomb! Seasonal but try it! read more

We got the Chicken Breast with Grilles Asparagus and Veggies, Kids quesadillas with fruit bowl. We will be back for more! read more

Brown Bag - Chicken Breast with Grilles Asparagus and Veggies, Kids quesadillas with fruit bowl - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

If you have the opportunity to visit this restaurant, please do! It was simply amazing!! I went on a business lunch and was pleasantly surprised at the quality and selection, as well as the price! The restaurant was very clean and service was a 10! Excellent! read more

Best banana pudding in town. This place is great for a quick and healthy lunch or to cater a party or meeting. Options are fresh and always delicious! read more

My first visit here and very disappointed, not at the service but the food! I felt very welcome at the start and the cashier was patient enough for me to read the menu on the wall. A lot of items seemed yummy so I opted for the fish tacos, which come with two sides and 2 tacos; they were prepared differently than what I expected, but they were tasty! I ordered a steak sandwich to take to my wife and was expecting the same: to be tasty, but as it turned out, the steak was thick, hard and tasteless! I was away from home running errands and didn't find this out until I returned. Very disappointing to pay good money for a meal to take home, then find out is not what you expected. I'll take a lot of persuasion for me to go back to this establishment. read more

On my visits for working close by this a go spot for me! The entrees and sides are always so fresh. The menu offers a healthy alternative to the mostly fast food options in the area. The menu may be healthy focused, but there is plenty of comfort style items as well! My most recent visits include the salmon burger, and also steak salad. Definitely recommend this as a great lunch spot! read more

I've only eaten take-out from Brown Bag, but it's always been excellent. The portions are small, so it's great for people watching their weight through portion control, or trying to eat a light lunch! read more

The name, "Brown Bag," reminds me of a ham sandwich in a bag. In other words, a sack lunch. So, initially, I thought this place was trying to offer some way of "brown bagging" it for people who do not have time to pack a lunch. But, that's not the concept here. In fact, I haven't even been given a brown bag during any one of visits. Here's what they're about..... Brown Bag is a lunch-only restaurant featuring a set menu of entrees/sides. The food is fairly good quality -- much like you'd get a nicer sit down restaurant like Aubrey's, Outback, etc. So, you can get a decent meal pretty fast. The selections haven't changed in awhile and they have limited offerings. So, it's not the type of place that I'd try everyday or even every week. But, it's fairly good every so often. That said, here's what they offer: ----------- Entrees: Chicken Breast Grilled Chicken Sandwich - caramelized onion, horseradish, provolone and steak sauce on a ciabatta roll Chargrilled Chicken Teriyaki Grilled Steak Grilled Steak Sandwich - caramelized onion, horseradish, provolone and steak sauce on a ciabatta roll Salmon Burger - fresh diced salmon mixed with diced jalapeno and topped with slaw Grilled Fish Tacos - fresh grilled tilapia topped with slaw, mango salsa and our taco dream sauce Sides: Baby Spinach Salad Berry Slaw Chopped Salad Grilled Asparagus Sesame Snap Peas Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Kettle Chips Jalapeno corn casserole. --------------- A word of caution! They get super busy during lunch. If you want to avoid the rush, come early or late. Otherwise, you'll standing in line waiting with hoards of well dressed business people from Hardin Valley and elsewhere. That, of course, is not particularly fun. read more

Let's talk about high quality food for very reasonable priced. This place is always lined up to the fences. But the wait is well worth it. My go to is the steak strips and spinach salad. Did I mention they are building a new building. First sign of a health building is high volume crowds. I highly recommend this place and it's staff. read more

I have visited a handful of times over the years and have always been pleased. Very delicious and healthy food. The salmon burger is a favorite. So much flavor and just the right amount of heat in the sauce. Healthy and filling side options. Yummy banana pudding. I am most impressed with their military discount. Very generous of the business to give back in this way. It makes me want to come back even more and will definitely mention when giving restaurant recommendations. Thank you! read more

I am writing about the new Brown Bag in Hardin Valley. The food is great. The layout of the new location is terrible and whoever desgined it, should learn about erganomics and flow. The parking lot is WAY too small for the lunch rush. Get the food to go and you will be happy. The steak is superb! read more

I promise you....I was so exicited to try Brown Bag, great reviews and all... ok I promise you...it had to be the worst experience I have had in a while and the people who had lunch with me totally agreed. The steak was tough, the asparagus was as thin as a toothpick and tough, the slaw was what I had to eat cause it was not bad. I could not believe the ratings were that high for this place and I am so glad that you people enjoyed it, I did not. I'm so sorry...it was awful. read more

We order a chicken pan once a week. Several sliced breasts of beautifully marinated and grilled chicken. Delicious and lasts us all week. Helps immensely with meal prep! read more

Brown Bag - a line of food being served at a buffet - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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The food is GREAT, the portions are large and the service is wonderful! The freshest food around. If you are looking for a healthy meal that is packed with flavor give Brown Bag a try, you will not be disappointed !!! read more

Good food in the neighborhood! Cajun corn casserole was a bit salty but flavorful throughout. Fish tacos were alright, would recommend the chicken sandwich over the tacos. Snap peas were tasty, would suggest the establishment to indicate it is spicy with the dressing to avoid surprises; though, it was a pleasant one for me. Sweet tea isn't as sweet as everywhere else, which is a-ok in my book. Come early, place gets packed like no other! read more

Brown Bag - Fish tacos with snap peas and Cajun corn casserole - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

What a great concept! Brown Bag provides substantial meals where you choose your main entree item from a diverse list and then pick 2 sides to go along with it. With fast and friendly service, it's a great option for working professionals or anyone on the go to grab a quick bite to eat. For the main entree you have the option of choosing salmon burger, grilled chicken teriyaki, tilapia fish tacos, or steak sandwich. For the sides you can pick grilled asparagus, raspberry coleslaw, red mashed potatoes, snap peas, and spinach salad. My sister and I tried the tilapia fish tacos with red mashed potatoes and asparagus. My dad had the grilled chicken teriyaki with raspberry cole slaw and snap peas. It was obvious that the ingredients were fresh and well prepared! The fish tacos were pretty good as well! The cole slaw was not the cole slaw you'd expect with lots of heavy mayonnaise, instead it was light and made with a raspberry dressing. The veggie options provides a healthy alternative! The prices are a little bit more on the pricey side with ~$9 for a plate but I think it's worth it if you prefer a healthier option for your lunch. read more

Brown Bag - Grilled teriyaki, raspberry cole slaw, & snap peas - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Brown bag has fantastic food. It's all made from scratch and always seasonal. I typically go with whatever beef dish they have but it never disappoints. They recently expanded their restaurant to accommodate more people eating there. There is always a line but it moves and the wait is never horribly long. read more

Disappointed. I've heard such great things about this place so I went for lunch today with my dad. We got there and placed our order and the girl on register said it wasn't working and we'd need to move to the next one. We do and repeat our order and all is well. No worries! We then went and sat down and watched the long line of people that were behind us order. 30 minutes later we had yet to receive our order and almost every person that ordered after us were eating. My dad went to the counter and asked about our order number. The girl looks it up and goes "oh yeah, we'll get that right out." Dad comes back and sits down and about 15 min later a different girl finally brings us our food and says "I apologize, your ticket didn't get pushed through to the back." She then sets the food down and walks away. At this point we've been here close to an hour, people that ordered after us are done and leaving and we are just getting our food. Kinda irritated with the whole experience to be honest. read more

The chicken here is really good. The options are limited, so I would give a 4/5 rating. If the menu was a little bigger with more options, I would give a 5. Staff is really nice. read more

I had to try this place just based on the name alone - reminiscent of the brown bag sack lunches I used to have as a child. I went there to pick up something to eat around 1pm on a weekday, the place was completely full! Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get; an entree + 2 sides can range from $8-$10. I got the steak sandwich with the spinach salad (with fresh berries and mandarin oranges) and watermelon salad (with feta, basil, and onions), as well as some banana pudding (with nilla wafers from your childhood!) for dessert for $12. The staff was friendly and service was quick, despite it being very busy. Hours are limited since they are only open for lunch, but if I can catch that window and am in need of a bite in the area, I'll head here! read more

Brown Bag - Banana pudding; steak sandwich w/ spinach salad and watermelon feta salad - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Brown Bag is rock solid!. For lunch you get a delicious meal with perfect portion sizes at a reasonable price. The staff is friendly and the service is quickish considering how busy it is. I love coming back here! read more

Brown Bag - Philly steak and regular steak sandwiches - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Absolutely great food. Used them to provide food for our business staff meeting. Food was ready when we needed it to be. They provide take out and dine in. Staff is very attentive and helpful. They have unique options and healthy choices. read more

Ate here a few weekends ago and wasn't impressed. Got the steak sandwich, was mostly fat and mashed potatoes and watermelon salad. The watermelon salad was very fresh and tasty, mashed potatoes were ok, chunky with skins and a hint of heat to them. The sandwich was lacking flavor and sauce, the meat was very fatty and unappetizing. I'd try it again and just order something else and see how I feel then. read more

I think there is one closer to me in downtown but I have never been. Took my daughter to an orthodontist appointment and stopped here after. So glad I did. Everything was delicious. I ordered healthy sides and regretted it after I ordered but when I tasted it, no regrets! Steak sandwich was very good. When I saw the prices on the brownies and banana pudding, I bought two of each to go on my way out. Will go again next time she has her appointment. Too bad her braces come off soon! Why hadn't I taken her to her to this location more often?! Lol :) At home now but I did share a pic of our 1/2 eaten desserts-ha! read more

Brown Bag - a cup of ice cream and a bag of cookies - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I have been here a few times and everything is fresh and delicious. You can't go wrong with any of their entres. The atmosphere is very casual. You order at the front desk and they bring you your meal to the table. The grilled chicken is always on point as well as the fish tacos. Their spinach salad is dry as well. During thanksgiving week, they serve an awesome thanksgiving sandwich. read more

We had lunch here today and we're pleasantly surprised. All the ingredients seemed very fresh and everything we had was tasty. The portions were just the right size for lunch- enough to fill, but not so much that you'd need a nap afterwards. Fish tacos, steak, mashed potatoes, corn, asparagus were all good and I especially enjoyed the spinach salad. Definitely worth a return visit. read more

Brown Bag provided one of the best lunches I've had in a long time, so for that it gets a five. For the past couple of years, my company has used this place for catering. I've always had a good experience, but I could never make it for lunch. Today I went I. Around 12:30 to a very packed house! Most of the patio yanked were taken and there was little counter space. There was also a group of people that either called in or walked up to order to-go orders. For my lunch I ordered the steak sandwich with a spinach salad and kettle chips. The steal was greatly marinated and tender and served on ciabatta bread with horseradish, lettuce, provolone, and sautéed onions. My spinach salad was surprisingly topped with berries, mandarins, and craisins. Admittedly it probably wasn't the best side to my super savory sandwich, but it was fresh and tasty. I ate everything on my place. Again best lunch in a while and I appreciated the quick service. By 1:00 the rush had died down and I was finished with my meal and on the way out the door. read more

This is a perfect lunch spot. Good variety and everything is fresh and crisp. I had the fish tacos, spinach salad, and asparagus and it was great. The salmon burger is the best I've ever had. I'd love to figure out their recipe. The steak sandwich is great if you're a little on the hungry side. Service was fast and friendly also. read more

While my salmon burger was good enough, and my salad was fresh enough, there really was nothing to my meal that was memorable. It felt like I had just ordered it from a meal hall. It was just... food. I wasn't hungry anymore, I guess, which is what I was going for... So there's that! If you really just want something quick for lunch, just walk half a block further to Frussies Deli and then you can not be hungry AND enjoy your meal at the same time!! Side note: If this place is marketing itself as a CAFETERIA type restaurant for the First Tennessee building, then I'll up my rating to four stars. Maybe I was the one that was confused about where I was... read more