Brown Bag Sandwich Co

Having recently heard about this place, I am always down to try a new sandwich spot. Conveniently located in the Chelsea/Flatiron area, making it very easy to get to, my order were the Turkey Club sandwich at $17 and a side of cottage fries at $6. I don't see a lot of places doing cottage fries and they give you a good amount that I shared with some coworkers that also enjoyed it as they had a good taste to them especially those with that extra crisp to them. The sandwich was equally as good as every bite you get turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce and sauces on a bread that holds it all together. While I didn't feel the hot honey much, the pepper aioli had a great taste to it and was surprised at how much bites of bacon were here but never felt overpowering. Its an interesting balance that works well. Staff were nice as the order didn't take long to complete and the place has this old sandwich diner flare to it that felt nostalgic. A nice spot to have a seat but if your bringing multiple people its certainly a grab and go spot. Overall, while a little high compared to other sandwich places, the flavors you get are well worth it and I'm very curious to come back to try their other sandwiches like their eggplant and buffalo chicken. If your craving a bite that will satiate do not pass this place up.

🚨 Gem alert 🚨 The subs are Fantastic!!! I ordered the chopped cheese and hot roast beef sandwiches. Both were fantastic, offering a delightful contrast in flavors. I also tried the turkey club wrap. While it had a different taste compared to the two subs, I must say that the wrap was refreshing. If in the area check it out !!

Brown Bag Sandwich on 22nd Street: A Neighborhood Hopeful That Doesn’t Quite Hold Together New York has a way of elevating the humble chopped cheese into something almost ceremonial. It’s the city’s unofficial handshake, a sandwich that carries with it the promise of comfort, immediacy, and a certain democratic charm. Brown Bag Sandwich on 22nd Street seems to understand this mythology. The room is tidy, the staff unfailingly gracious, and the menu reads like a curated tour through bodega Americana. But the chopped cheese I ordered, ground beef, onions, Lawry’s seasoning, American cheese, tomato, shredded iceberg, house bodega sauce, all on a sesame hero, never rises to the occasion. What should be a layered, messy harmony arrives instead as a blunt instrument. The first and last impression is salt, followed closely by grease, the kind that clings to the palate long after the sandwich itself has given up its secrets. The beef, ground rather than chopped (it looks, feels and tastes this way), cooks into a dense, uniform slab that resists nuance. The iceberg, applied with enthusiasm if not intention, offers a single note of crunch that quickly becomes the dominant texture. Tomato, cheese, onions, the house sauce, they recede into the background, present in theory but not in effect. The sandwich feels less constructed than assembled, as if the ingredients were introduced to one another but never properly encouraged to mingle. It’s not for lack of care elsewhere. The service is warm in a way that feels increasingly rare in fast-casual Manhattan, attentive without being performative. The pickle, while unremarkable, is crisp enough to suggest someone is paying attention. Still, walking out, I found myself tempering the optimism I’d brought with me. Working just around the corner, I had imagined Brown Bag becoming a dependable midday refuge, the sort of place you recommend to colleagues without hesitation. Instead, I’m left wondering whether the rest of the menu suffers from the same heavy-handedness. Two stars, then, for intention over execution. Brown Bag Sandwich has the bones of a neighborhood fixture. What it needs now is a sandwich worthy of the welcome.

Love having the new location in Flatiron and so much closer to work. The vibes are great and the food is even better. The menu here is slightly different (cottage fries, loaded or not, & the spicy chicken cutlet is back!!) honestly so good every time. I got the spicy buffalo, turkey club, and cottage fries. Everyone was so good and the fries addition is sick. Going to get something different every time for sure

Couldn't be more excited about Brown Bag opening here! Closer to work plus some new menu items - do yourself a favor and try the cottage fries, perfect addition to any sandwich you get. I got the spicy tuna melt, consistently good! Everyone working here was so nice and helpful too, major plus.

This place is okay, although I don't understand all the hype, or the big lines, or the inflated prices. The cost of a sandwich should not be approaching $20.

I had high expectations for an $18 roast beef sandwich, which I think is reasonable. Unfortunately, my experience at Brown Bag Sandwich Company fell short. The sandwich was more in line with a basic chain like Potbelly or Quiznos, and not in a good way, especially at this price point. I was excited to try this place, but it didn’t live up to expectations. I’ll save you the trip.

So dang good! I typically get the buffalo chicken but all the others I’ve tried are just as tasty. Always fast and everyone who works there is really friendly. Definitely give them a try!