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Brown Bag Deli From vegetarian or vegan sandwiches and wraps to our deli selections, we can truly cater to any taste with our fresh ingredients. Let us handle your next event! As a small local Houston business, we pride ourselves on having the quality, fresh ingredients and service you deserve. Since 2004, the Brown Bag Deli has offered amazing tasting custom made sandwiches and unique charm.

Casual shouldn't mean stale food options. Great taste is the name of the game, and we're committed to stepping up to the plate with our deli sandwiches.
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Don D.
Feb 10, 2022
The roast beef with cheddar cheese on a cheddar jalapeno bun is just unbelievable I love this place and the chocolate chip cookies after chain
Ashleigh R.
Nov 20, 2021
First time eating here and I must say I definitely enjoyed it! There wasn't many people inside which would usually deter me. It was me and maybe about 2 other people, but don't be fooled the food was great! I also received great customer service too. Since it was my first time, someone politely instructed me how to order, different ways I could customize my sandwich, and more! overall the food was filling, prepared perfectly, and all around delicious
Trenisha H.
Nov 07, 2021
They make the best sandwiches. Wish the business hours were longer though. Delicious!
George Laigle
Oct 26, 2021
It makes a huge difference on which employee prepares your sandwhich. My first visit was great. On my next visit I ordered roast beef and received ham. The ingredients were all over the place. Very sad when you can't make a simple sandwhich correctly.
Tarynbeth P.
Oct 13, 2021
I love this place and I'm not even a "sandwich person". The staff here are so friendly, the sandwiches are consistently good. Not only are the sandwiches good, they're very generous with the meats, which makes for a filling sandwich. A lot of times I could get a sandwich and a fruit cup or a bag of chips and I could save the other half of my sandwich for later. The location is convenient and there's tons of parking space available, which is a plus as well.
Joe Wallace
Oct 04, 2021
Clean! not over crowded everyone had mask on price was budget friendly for sure staff was nice and helpful first time visiting Will definitely be coming back To be trying different sandwiches we had a roast beef provolone rye marble breed hot! And a Turkey provolone salami cold cuts where fresh and pretty sure boars head so really good Quality and amazing selection and gotta love the brown paper bag menu that your sandwich is actually served in! takes the old paper bag lunch to a whole different level really good sides an desserts and chips!
Jenna Peter
Oct 02, 2021
One of my favorite sandwich places. Love the fact they have multiple options for vegetarians.
Morgan S.
Jun 18, 2021
If your looking for a higher quality yummy sandwich shop this is the place for you. It's a customizable sandwich shop that has pretty much anything you could want. One warning though the pricing is a little high about $8.00 for just a sandwich. To be fair that could be a normal price for that area and as a tourist I could just be wrong. I got a turkey on rye with all my favorite sandwich fixings and it was good.

The lettuce was quality lettuce and not some shredded lettuce stuff. You can taste that the freshness is there and I love that. I'm definitely a fan and next time I'm in the area I will be back.
Fox E.
May 22, 2021
Not as brightly coloured as the Pink Pouch Deli or the Turqouise Tote Deli. I always thought these sandwiches were overrated but I think this location is actually not bad. I'll definitely be coming back again to see if they might go up to five or down to 2 or 3, but service was nice and Barbi's sister enjoyed the turkey sandwich, and I enjoyed the half that I got. I don't really like turkey sandwiches so what I need to do is I need to try one of the sandwiches that I actually might like and see how good it really is.
Maher H.
May 12, 2021
Great sandwiches. The Wheat Bread was awesome. Service was great. My new lunch spot
Anthony M.
Apr 16, 2021
Great sandwich place close to my office, sandwich selection is good and the staff is awesome! Love those three gals upfront.
Jerrod T.
Apr 15, 2021
Rude employees and I saw them drop meat on the floor and put it on a sandwich. Never seen anything like that before.
Ogechi A.
Dec 12, 2020
I'm new to Houston so I've been taking food recommendations from my new coworkers. This place was recommended to me several times by one coworker, but I was hesitant because he warned me that they are pricey. I finally caved in and ordered and I am so glad I did! I ordered online and the process was quick and easy. When I arrived at the restaurant, I was greeted by both employees, directed where to pick up my meal, and then thanked as I was exiting.

Let me tell you, I am a stickler for great customer service and I was pleased! I got back to work and pulled out my sandwich, and it was huge! I was so surprised! I only looked at a few yelp pics before ordering and the pics don't do it justice. I was only able to finish a quarter of the sandwich after eating my kale slaw 1st. Speaking of the kale slaw, after the 1st bite, I didn't like it.

I expect a slight sweetness when it comes to slaw and it was not sweet. I went ahead and took a 2nd bite and I loved it. The raisins add the sweetness I was missing! Overall, the meal was pretty good. I will definitely visit again, maybe on payday though lol
Travis B.
Oct 16, 2020
I come here all the time and I never get tired of it. The jalapeno cheddar bread is amazing and the staff here is friendly and personable. They always have a good playlist going as well, my go to sandwich spot
Matty
May 08, 2020
I've been going to this sandwich shop pretty consistently for lunch since I moved to Houston. I'm a creature of habit so if I find the spot AND the food, I'm hooked. Numerous locations with a new set up in the tunnels downtown. My recommendation.falafel on jalapeno cheddar bun with lettuce, onion, tomato, mayo, and pickle. I've been eating that for years. Star docked for the falafel being a little wet at the tunnels location as of late- usually it's crispy, fluffy and oh so yummy!
Ivo P.
Mar 16, 2020
I discovered this place while on business in Houston and my was it good. I ended up going back 3 times and getting three different things. Every time - same great service, same great food. One of the times it was very busy ( lunch rush) and I still got my meal in about 5-7 minutes. All the personnel is friendly and eager to help. Great place! I will definitely be back next time I am in the area.
Tim G.
Dec 23, 2019
Sandwichs are great, fresh jalapeno, great bread. 1 star since they dont want my business. They now DON'T accept cash. Not using my bank card or financing a sandwich with a credit card. Not accepting cash is ridiculous. Thank you for your reply and for a viable solution.
RoastingBefore T.
Sep 19, 2019
Let me tell you how wonderful this group is! Our office usually orders from them when we have visitors in our plant. Today was no exception, we ordered our lunches early and then came the floods that stranded us at the facility. We contacted them to see if we could get a credit or get the sandwiches on another day and the employee we talked to was very understanding.

He stated that he could not credit us back, that our sandwiches were made, and that he would bring them by because they were closing in a few minutes due to the same flooding. He not only delivered them to us, he waded thru water and over train tracks to make sure that we had our lunches. I didn't catch his name but we will be sure to catch up with him and his manager to let them know how much we appreciate his efforts. They have moved up on our list of places to order from. Fresh sandwiches that have tons of meat and are always very good!
Nick R.
Jul 25, 2019
Overall a good deli. It's not the best sandwich I have ever had, however it's not bad and tasted delicious. I went here while doing ARB's at HCAD and it was convenient and fast. I have zero complaints about this place and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good meal.
Ali A.
Jun 14, 2019
Was in the mood for a good, deli sandwich today and ordered from ubereats. Rather than going to subway(which is nearby) I have this place a shot. Boy am I glad I took the gamble because I never been here. My meal was delicious, fresh, and tasty! Will be ordering from here again and trying other choices on the menu!
Mark T.
Jan 27, 2019
Brown Bag is usually my spot to go when I want a sandwich near work. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is very clean every time I've visited. The process is simply, Grab and Bag and fill out what type and sandwich you want with what you want on there. I like that, better than telling the sandwich maker you want this or that. Price point is about $8 a sandwich by itself.

A little steep, but you do get a good quality sandwich for that price. My only grip is the sandwich can come of dry, with the amount of meat they put on. I rarely ever taste the mayo I've requested. If you opt for oil and vinegar get ready for sticky and soggy bread. All and all I still prefer this place than subway.
Patrick B.
Aug 11, 2018
Truly one of my favorite place to go. Not only is the food amazing, but the staff is truly the best. Always welcoming with a smile and their customer service is one of a kind. When I come here, I usually order two sandwiches; one for lunch and one for dinner. The tuna salad with extra turkey on top and the chicken salad with their delicious and always soft bread. Ohh soooo good!

Add fresh chopped jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese! What a great sandwich! I can't express how satisfied I always am when I come here. I would definitely recommend this place especially this location. Will not disappoint.
Preston Platt
Jan 08, 2018
I have been coming here everyday for the past month or so. Everyone is down to earth and very friendly. This is one of the few places that still care to build a relationship with the customer - It's to the point where I walk in the door, they already know my order and start cooking it. The food is delicious, fast and always fresh. PS: their chocolate chip cookies and ham and cheese breakfast kolaches are a must.
Dan Hollingsworth
Nov 07, 2017
Sad to see this place slide down hill. I think the Amazon orders and the new staff are a big impact in the lunch process. the meat in the sandwiches has diminished greatly and the bun on my last sandwich was in several small pieces in the bag. I get the same sandwich every time and each time it's gotten worse. Unfortunately with other options downtown I think this will be the last time.
Matthew Lee
Apr 29, 2017
A consistently good quality lunch spot downtown! At one point this was in my weekly rotation, and I loved it. I actually almost always went vegetarian here. They have some great vegetarian options. Their falafel and chipotle black bean sandwiches are top notch. I didn't even care I wasn't eating meat. Service here is fast and consistent. You fill out your brown bag with everything you want on your sandwich, and they make it to order. Also, cookies here are pretty great.
Eugene T.
Apr 19, 2017
This is my favorite lunch spot. I try not to eat out for lunch as much as possible but if I do this is likely where I'm going. The sandwiches are always packed and delicious. I've literally gotten the same thing every time I've came and it's always been good. The bottled root beer here and the BBQ chips have me fans of the brands they use in themselves. O and great customer service.
Christopher Walton
Jan 21, 2016
You get your moneys worth coming here. Hands down you have to get the jalapeno bread with what ever sandwich you get. You will come in and grab a brown paper bag with multiply choices to fill in to order your sandwich then hand it over for them to make it. Their potato salad is really tasty as well for a side also their cookies are fresh and gooey.