Visiting from out of town, saw positive reviews so we dropped in for lunch. I had the "The Saprano" hot Italian: lots of meat and the chibatta bread was delicious. My wife had "The Man in the Black Hat," essentially two different sandwich halves. Don't miss this place for a great meal. BTW, had a hard time deciding what to get as the options were varied and plentiful! read more

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We drove from Jacksonville to Gainesville for a day of exploring and lunch. Our middle daughter and her husband said "next time you're in Gainesville you MUST eat at The Paper Bag!" We had some long time friends come down with us as well. Our first stop on our Gainesville Adventure was here! I ordered the #9. Tony Montana Cubano. I have to say I've had many Cuban sandwich's before but this Cuban sandwich was the BEST! I love the flavor of seasoned pork they use as well as the Boars Head Meat. I do believe all those makes the difference. If you like Cuban sandwich's you must try this one. Also our friends with us ordered the #12 Uncle Drew Monte Cristo and shared and they loved it! All the staff were super friendly! It took about 10 minutes for us to get our sandwich's. Everything was clean and well kept. Definitely recommend The Paper Bag! read more

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I was out of town and found The Paper Bag for a sandwich! I had the rueben style and it was delish!! Im really glad I stopped in! I dont have a picture bc I ate it driving home to Jax but definitely go check them out Service was quick and the place has awesome nostalgic decor!! read more

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Everyone loves good things that come in paper bags and right here is very much so one of those things that's just magical and no I'm not talking about the bag I'm talking about what comes inside the bag! We came here one morning and of all things got breakfast which was one of those times where I told myself I wish I would have gotten lunch instead! Don't get my wrong the yummy J Rock sandwich I had on that delicious sourdough bread that was packed with eggs cheese bacon and some sauce to set it all off with a delicious yummy vibe to hit the spot was awesomely good but those lunch sandwiches screamed out to me so much so that you know we will be back for a lunch visit at some point! Our breakfast sandwiches were definitely yummy and if that wasn't a reason enough to come back then I really don't even know why I'm saying anything as writing this is making me hungry for more so with that said I'll see you again at some point especially to play some of the random games inside while i wait! read more

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After coming here several times, I have to update my review because this place has gotten even better! It is still pricey for a sandwich, but they load it up with toppings so I think it's worth it. They have lots of unique options, as well as a sandwich of the day at each location which is super fun! The service is great, sometimes a little slow but the food comes out piping hot and so fresh. The ambiance is very cute with a nostalgic feel and some seating both inside and outside. It has recently become my go to sandwich spot in the area! read more

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I never had it before until the other day. It was okay. I don't get the hype about it. It's expensive and no sides come with the sandwich.

Love love love the paper bag. Their sandwiches are out of this world. Staff are super friendly. They have outdoor tables where you can sit with your dog companions. read more

The Paper Bag - #15. Hey Antonio!!! Its Meatball!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Our daughter recommended this place so we popped in for lunch. Upon entering, the place looked very clean. Restaurant had a simple yet playful vibe to it. All the cooking and prep is done in front of you. I got the #11 Tre Way Jay. It had burnt pork ends which have a tendency to overpower with flavor. This was a nice blend of flavors. I half thought i would lick the paper it was wrapped in. My wife got the #24 Blue Lagoon Melt. Basically a warm tuna melt. She enjoyed each bite. Ended up taking half home because it was so filling. My sister in law got the #23 Puff the Magic Dragon Toast. This was a avacado toast with scrambled eggs on it. She opted for no egg. While she ate every bite of it but said next time she would try something else. The restaurant offered old board games for the customers to play while eating. We look forward to our next visit. read more

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The food here is amazing. We found it from DDD with Guy Fieri. We have eaten at so many places in Gville and never knew this existed. I got the black hat and wife got the Cuban. The food was a 5/5 easy. I loved the flavors. Atmosphere is okay. Prices are fair. The wait was too long though because they were doing so many online orders. read more

The Paper Bag - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Cute counter order/quick serve place for some amazing sandwiches. My oldest daughter went with the Island of Capri. She really liked it and said it had tons of flavor. My youngest and I shared the Island of Capri and the Puff the Magic Dragon Toast since we could not decide between them. We both thought the toast was good, but we liked the Capri sandwich better with all the mozzarella on it. The staff was super friendly and helpful and the open kitchen made it nice to see the different sandwiches being made. You can see the fresh ingredients there while they are making the sandwiches. The tables are inside and outside, but outside on the side didn't have any cover over them so it could get hot while you are out there. read more

The Paper Bag - Looks like they will be on triple D - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Had lunch at The Paper Bag at the new Tower Road spot and this sandwich was outstanding. Honestly, I didn't know what to order, so I went with a wild card. The T.M.N.T. had pastrami turkey, pepperoni, and came on a pretzel bun. Sold on the idea instantly, but when I actually tasted it... wow. My taste buds went wild. I really like this new location since it's so much closer than downtown. Feels like I could easily become a regular here. Next time, I've got my eye on the dessert case. The desserts looked like a fun selection I definitely need to try. The overall location is nice, glad I can carry out. read more

Hello today, I visit the latest location for the paper bag on NW 39th Ave. we ordered the Tony Montana, which is like a Cuban sandwich and I ordered the Brooklyn bomber pastrami with a little salad dressing hot press with other ingredients on it and fill them for both of us, we sat outside in the atmosphere was nice. The staff was nice and friendly when you walk in this is a place that I will be revising again and telling other people about it so if you ever know NW 39th stop by the paper bag, you will not be disappointed. read more

Same excellent food, in a modern spacious space. Table games and a Street Fighter 2 arcade cabinet feature in the space. Ample parking up in front. read more

The Paper Bag - Nice mural in the dining room. - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Man, what a cool place. Board games and other quirks to enjoy while you wait for your delicious sandwich. I went here with four friends and we unanimously loved our sandwiches. Service was friendly and quick. We are visiting from out of town but will make sure to return on our next visit to Gainesville. read more

The Paper Bag - Jamaican #21. J'amaican Me Crazy Michelle - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Ordered ahead of time and order was ready when we arrived! Hubby liked the Tre Way sandwich a lot. I got the isle of capri and liked it, but wished I had tried something else. read more

The young lady at the register very helpful in making our selections. A very Quaint little sandwich shop, but huge on flavor I had The Man In The Black Hat Wow incredible sandwich. Be sure to check it out. read more

The most creative and delicious sandwiches! Our favorites include the Cubano and the Godfather. Always crafted beautifully. Go there!

Decided to check this place out for brunch. We did to-go options like many others do as the place does not have too many dining seats available. First and foremost, the price is really reasonable for the sandwich you get, which I loved. Moreover, the sandwich was warm and juicy with perfectly balanced flavors. The fillings were generous as well I'll definitely be returning to try more of their menu--this spot is a hidden gem for anyone craving a high-quality, reasonably priced take out brunch! read more

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Really great sandwich and good value. You can't go wrong here and will always leave satisfied.

Lots of options to choose from! Service was fast and friendly. Loved the decor. Family friendly and they also have outdoor seating.

Incredible! It's so amazing how a sandwich can be so much more than a simple sandwich. The pairings of the flavors are delectable, and I haven't tried a sandwich I didn't love! Today I finally had the opportunity to catch a lobster roll day and I'm speechless. This one came on ciabatta bread and it was packed with lobster meat in a creamy buttery goodness. My plan was to eat half now and half later, but it was just too good not to finish in one sitting! Saturday was pretty busy, but I still was able to order and get my food in about 20min! Everyone is so kind and the owner Richard always has the brightest smile on his face! Truly a gem in Gainesville! read more

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Paper Bag is the best sandwich in Gainesville! I have ordered the Tony Montana Cubano 3x now because it was so good that I'm afraid to branch out to anything else. Definitely going to try the J Rock next time I go! Staff is always friendly and welcoming. read more

I have heard great things about Paper Bag and being known for their sandwich variety. I stopped into the Tower Road location for lunch around 12:45pm. The inside had quite a few people eating inside but I decided to get my sandwich to go. I had looked over the menu prior to going so I had an idea of what I wanted. I was in between the #21 & #22 on the healthy hits menu. The employee told me #22 was a popular choice, so I went with that. It took about 10 minutes or so to prepare. While I waited, I glanced over the hot sauce options that they had which ranged from black truffle hot sauce to a mango hot sauce. I went with the mango hot sauce since I figured it would compliment my wrap. So the #22 is the Richard Slim-mons and it was a turkey meat with honey mustard, roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mozzarella with a balsamic reduction all pressed in a wrap. The wrap is THICKKKK and very meaty. I love that the turkey is from Boar's Head because they definitely have quality lunch meats. The veggies and cheese were complementary to the wrap and adding the mango hot sauce was a plus. I would have to say everything was very tasty. I also like that they brand their brown paper bag which goes hand in hand with the business name. I look forward to trying another Paper Bag creation soon. read more

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My wife and a couple of friends met for lunch today, and unfortunately, our experience was underwhelming. We all felt the food was overpriced for what we received. My wife and her friend both ordered the #10. The sandwich had more bread than meat and was missing the onions entirely. The Au Jus tasted like it was made from a seasoning packet and had an unpleasant aftertaste. A big turn-off for all of us was the sandwich paper -- it stuck to the bread so badly that removing it often tore pieces off, leaving paper stuck to the sandwich and often times ending up in your mouth. I ordered the #11, which was very disappointing. There were no burnt ends or pork belly anywhere on the sandwich. After taking it apart to see what was inside or in this case what was not inside, I found mostly pulled pork and a few slices of ham, all drowned in BBQ sauce. That sauce was essentially all you could taste. I'm not sure how it would have been if the correct ingredients were included, but as served, it was a big miss and extremely disappointing based on the price of $13.95 Our other friend ordered the #14. His sandwich could have used a lot more meatballs as well as pepperoni but came with enough marinara for a large pizza. Once again, like the other sandwiches, the bread-to-filling ratio was way off -- far too much bread for the amount of meat provided. We all agreed that we've had better sandwiches at Firehouse Subs, which offers more meat and better pricing for the portion size. The meal wasn't terrible, but it could have been much better. The cost is what left a lot to be desired. Our bill came to over $80.00 for 4 people. read more

I wish I lived closer, because this restaurant would be on my weekly rotation. Great food, great service great atmosphere. Did I say the food was good? Because it really was. The dishes I had were outstanding the server made great recommendations and I was in and out less than 30 minutes. read more

The Paper Bag - So good - potato salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

If you are looking for an amazing sandwich in Gainesville look no further. Amazing flavor combination options - not your regular sandwich shop. Busy place but worth the wait. Service was great and food was made in under 15 minutes. We got the Tony Montana Cubano, The Suprano and Jean-Claude Vane Damnnnnnn. They were all so good! read more

Everything here is delicious and fairly priced. Stopped by yesterday morning and service was quick and staff were friendly. I ordered a Puff the Magic Dragon and it was amazing! read more

The Paper Bag - Puff the Magic Dragon - delish! - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great Cubans. Not a traditional Cuban but it is a great twist in the tradition. Will definitely continue to visit read more

Food wasn't terrible, but you could definitely find better places. The service wasn't good, it took 45 minutes for 3 sandwiches to be made which I find kind of ridiculous. Beware of going here, the cleanliness of this place is nonexistent. The workers were using the same gloves for everything: food, register, PICKING THINGS UP OFF THE FLOOR (seemed to be very recurring, stuff was constantly falling on the floor and employees in the middle of making a sandwich would stop to pick it up, then continue making the sandwich... sooo disgusting.) , etc.. It was awful. A hair was found in one of the sandwiches we ordered. Ordered the largest sizes of their sandwiches, and they were tiny, probably the same size as a kid's hand. Wonder what the smaller size look like if the large sizes are already small. Think twice before visiting!! Who knows what other dirt you'll find in your sandwich. read more

#11: "Tre Way Jay" - Roasted pork, honey-glazed ham, thick-cut pork belly, topped with a sweet and spicy bourbon glaze. Greasy but oh-so-satisfying. #13: "The Soprano" - A rich combination of salami, pepperoni, mortadella, and capicola. #2: That wrap in the picture is decent. My friend ordered the "Vegas" one, chef's choice, but unfortunately not impressive. now they've got a spot downtown read more

The Paper Bag - a burrito cut in half - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Stopped here after my granddaughters State gymnastics meet for a quick bite between meets. Add the tuna and it was delicious. Those in my party also ordered the Caprese sandwich,meatball sandwich, one of the chicken sandwiches and a salad without meat. Everything was absolutely delicious. The staff could not be more friendly or helpful. It was clean and quick and filled your tummy for a very reasonable price. We also tried the coffee cake and it was scrumptious. Well worth your stop. read more

Not sure yet on this one. Tried a turkey wrap. Not a fan of the flavor. Vibe is fun. Staff very nice. Need to try more menu items

The sandwiches were so delicious. The only thing is that it took a while to order and get the food, since they were so busy. The decor was super fun and retro and they did have games available that I played with to pass the time! read more

Oh that number 7, seven, 7, SEVEN, !! Service was fun, engaging, and on point with recommendations. Nailed the traditional New York deli vibe, complete with newspaper swappers and brown paper bags. read more

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We have been going to this location for quite awhile and had always enjoyed it until the salad we always got changed. The Brown Derby salad with chicken breast added has been our go to and when we went yesterday we ordered as usual but instead of chicken breast on it. there was a plop of shredded mushed together chicken (?) that seemed from a can and mostly dark meat. It was not appetizing to look at and was not edible. They need to take the wording of chicken breast off the list and just say shredded chicken. Actually it was not really shredded as pulverized and mushy. Sadly we will not be back. read more

I have been wanting to try The Paper Bag for so long- finally made it in today! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by Dylan. He was super friendly, high energy and ready to help. The store was clean and organized. There are lots of decorations (Gator posters, trinkets, eclectic items) that made the shop unique. Our sandwiches were made quickly and we grabbed a rice krispy dessert. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Food quality is quite poor. They use the cheapest ingredients. Eggs on breakfast sandwich were runny, not cooked, probably dangerous. Staff members are lazy, mostly college kids looking at their phones and ignoring customers. read more

Place was busy as hell but still slanging sammiches with the quickness. The whole fam approved of everything we ordered, and those of you who travel with family know how freaking rare that is. Would come back just to try something different. read more

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It took 30 minutes to make me a sandwich. There goes the lunch break. Why are there tennis shoes on top of the food prep area? Maybe is decor? But is a poor choice to have several pairs of tennis shoes right over where they are cooking? read more

Did I take a picture of the delicious sandwiches--nope. But these were great. My husband ordered the turkey pastrami and I ordered the Cuban. Both sandwiches had the perfect proportion of meat to bread. The people were friendly and it was a good experience. Glad we tried this place. read more