Brown Bag

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!!

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.