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.
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!
Melissa O.
Brown Bag was highly recommended to me from a friend, unfortunately we will most likely won't utilize their services again. We take pride in serving quality food to our prospects and clients and were disappointed with Brown Bag. While the delivery was 10 - 15 minutes late, I understand traffic is unpredictable and uncontrollable. The quality of the products and food is another story. I declined the plastic forks as we have silverware on hand, I also declined the paper napkins, the were fast food quality at best. The chafing container was bent and wobbly with only one sterno can when two were needed to heat the entire chafing dish. The chicken and green beans, although room temperature were very good! The "macaroni and cheese" were cold, dry and had no flavor whatsoever. I added milk and water to them along with salt and pepper, they were unacceptable. They delivered rolls that were dry and butter wasn't delivered. Possibly, they were having a bad day, I'm not sure what the issues were, I do know we were not pleased.I e-mail them 3 business days agao ang have not heard from them.
K B.
Everything about brown bag is top tier especially their catering. The quality of the food, their service and delivery is never late. They also set it all up for you.
Austin H.
Unbelievable food and amazziiinnnggg staff. This is a small place that you do NOT want to miss!The place was PACKED when we got there, and we got through the line with our food so fast!! Teriyaki chicken is to die for, and the ambiance will put a smile on your face. Definitely recommend!
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.
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 2:00PM on weekdays. The food was amazing and seasoned to perfection.
Michelle C.
Wow!! The food is amazing, simple home cooked meal but healthy! Good quality too. I ordered the bulk takeout for dinner tonight. I debated between the 1/3 or 1/2 pan of chicken as I was unsure if their 4-6 estimate on the 1/3 chicken pan was light. So, I went for the 1/2 pan chicken and 1/3 of Mac & Cheese and 1/3 of mashed potatoes. I think I will be having plenty of left overs and probably a 1/3 pan would have been plenty for four. On this one, I can use the left over in salad too. I will be coming back and would highly recommend.
Jamie H.
Super happy that I stumbled across this restaurant for lunch today! I thoroughly enjoyed the fish tacos - super fresh with a crunch from the shredded cabbage and a bite from the sauce. The spinach salad with fresh berries & mandaran oranges was the perfect side. Super flavorful, healthy & filling! Can't wait to try their other entrees!
Doug G.
Brown Bag is a casual Americana style restaurant that focuses on the healthier side of the menu. They are located in the main area of Cool Springs, directly on Cool Springs Boulevard. This area of Cool Springs boasts a lot of corporate offices, so Brown Bag does quite well with their location, especially since they offer catering! I found Brown Bag through an office lunch, where we placed the order online and went to pick up. The process of ordering was seamless and pick up was straight forward and easy. Their menu is pretty limited. It consists of entrees, sides, salads, a couple of sandwiches and a few desserts. The entrees are either Grilled or Signature plus 2 sides, and are priced at $9.95 and $10.95. You can also get a veggie entrée which is three veggies and is priced at $8.85. You have three salad options, six sides and two desserts to choose from. We had a working lunch and majority of the team got an entrée meal plus banana pudding. I personally got the Teriyaki Chicken, Jalapeno Corn Casserole and Red Mashed Potatoes...plus Banana Pudding. The meal was tasty. The chicken was decent, but did not seem like a solid portion size as a lot of the chicken was small bits instead of actual pieces. The jalapeno corn casserole was the winner of the meal for me! I am normally not one for banana pudding, but I gave in to peer pressure and had some here. While I am not yet a full convert, it was a great banana pudding! I appreciated the vanilla wafer to banana ratio! Overall, Brown Bag is a decent place in a good location. While I won't go out of my way to stop by, I can see many Brown Bag meals in my future given my offices located right around the corner.
Update:I retract my previous review. Upon further investigation I now realize my horrible wedding catering was from another Brown Bag catering company in Franklin TN.Although I find it odd that two companies have the same name in the same area… this place may be great. Not sure, never been. However this review submission won’t let me remove my previous post so I can only update. I changed my star rating from a 1 star to a 5 star. I apologize for my confusion.I will say that if you find yourself debating on which Brown Bag catering services you are contemplating… I can almost guarantee this place is better than the Brown Bag Catering “food with a purpose” in Franklin.
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).
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.
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!
Brown Bag was highly recommended to me from a friend, unfortunately we will most likely won't utilize their services again. We take pride in serving quality food to our prospects and clients and were disappointed with Brown Bag. While the delivery was 10 - 15 minutes late, I understand traffic is unpredictable and uncontrollable. The quality of the products and food is another story. I declined the plastic forks as we have silverware on hand, I also declined the paper napkins, the were fast food quality at best. The chafing container was bent and wobbly with only one sterno can when two were needed to heat the entire chafing dish. The chicken and green beans, although room temperature were very good! The "macaroni and cheese" were cold, dry and had no flavor whatsoever. I added milk and water to them along with salt and pepper, they were unacceptable. They delivered rolls that were dry and butter wasn't delivered. Possibly, they were having a bad day, I'm not sure what the issues were, I do know we were not pleased.I e-mail them 3 business days agao ang have not heard from them.
Everything about brown bag is top tier especially their catering. The quality of the food, their service and delivery is never late. They also set it all up for you.
Unbelievable food and amazziiinnnggg staff. This is a small place that you do NOT want to miss!The place was PACKED when we got there, and we got through the line with our food so fast!! Teriyaki chicken is to die for, and the ambiance will put a smile on your face. Definitely recommend!
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.
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 2:00PM on weekdays. The food was amazing and seasoned to perfection.
Wow!! The food is amazing, simple home cooked meal but healthy! Good quality too. I ordered the bulk takeout for dinner tonight. I debated between the 1/3 or 1/2 pan of chicken as I was unsure if their 4-6 estimate on the 1/3 chicken pan was light. So, I went for the 1/2 pan chicken and 1/3 of Mac & Cheese and 1/3 of mashed potatoes. I think I will be having plenty of left overs and probably a 1/3 pan would have been plenty for four. On this one, I can use the left over in salad too. I will be coming back and would highly recommend.
Super happy that I stumbled across this restaurant for lunch today! I thoroughly enjoyed the fish tacos - super fresh with a crunch from the shredded cabbage and a bite from the sauce. The spinach salad with fresh berries & mandaran oranges was the perfect side. Super flavorful, healthy & filling! Can't wait to try their other entrees!
Brown Bag is a casual Americana style restaurant that focuses on the healthier side of the menu. They are located in the main area of Cool Springs, directly on Cool Springs Boulevard. This area of Cool Springs boasts a lot of corporate offices, so Brown Bag does quite well with their location, especially since they offer catering! I found Brown Bag through an office lunch, where we placed the order online and went to pick up. The process of ordering was seamless and pick up was straight forward and easy. Their menu is pretty limited. It consists of entrees, sides, salads, a couple of sandwiches and a few desserts. The entrees are either Grilled or Signature plus 2 sides, and are priced at $9.95 and $10.95. You can also get a veggie entrée which is three veggies and is priced at $8.85. You have three salad options, six sides and two desserts to choose from. We had a working lunch and majority of the team got an entrée meal plus banana pudding. I personally got the Teriyaki Chicken, Jalapeno Corn Casserole and Red Mashed Potatoes...plus Banana Pudding. The meal was tasty. The chicken was decent, but did not seem like a solid portion size as a lot of the chicken was small bits instead of actual pieces. The jalapeno corn casserole was the winner of the meal for me! I am normally not one for banana pudding, but I gave in to peer pressure and had some here. While I am not yet a full convert, it was a great banana pudding! I appreciated the vanilla wafer to banana ratio! Overall, Brown Bag is a decent place in a good location. While I won't go out of my way to stop by, I can see many Brown Bag meals in my future given my offices located right around the corner.
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Update:I retract my previous review. Upon further investigation I now realize my horrible wedding catering was from another Brown Bag catering company in Franklin TN.Although I find it odd that two companies have the same name in the same area… this place may be great. Not sure, never been. However this review submission won’t let me remove my previous post so I can only update. I changed my star rating from a 1 star to a 5 star. I apologize for my confusion.I will say that if you find yourself debating on which Brown Bag catering services you are contemplating… I can almost guarantee this place is better than the Brown Bag Catering “food with a purpose” in Franklin.
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).
Great fresh food with a relaxed atmosphere.
really fun for kids!
Don't poop in the water.