Brown Bag Burger
25853 Brookpark Rd, North Olmsted, OH, 44070
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Address :
25853 Brookpark Rd
North Olmsted, OH, 44070 - Phone (440) 801-1122
- Website https://www.brownbagburgers.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : No
Categories
Burgers
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Jason F.
We absolutely loved our dinner at Brown Bag Burgers. My wife had the original and I had The Godfather and both were awesome.
(5)Brandon M.
Went for an application with a now hiring ssign in the window and got treated like a total a-hole for it. Just moved from michigan and never in my life been treated like that when trying to put in an app. to somewhere thats hiring. Maybe they should hire some adults to run their buisness. 5 teenage punks couldnt handle cooking 5 burgers and hand out an app. Hope this isn't a sign of how things go around here. Ill never eat here and will let everyone i meet here what trashy people work here.
(1)Ashley O.
For the money and groupon deals, you can't beat his place. The sandwiches are good and for $6-7 you can get an awesome burger or sandwich with 8 toppings...8...that's nuts! It's quick too which is nice and you get free peanuts to eat too. I love he map in the back of he push pins where everyone who has visited is from.
(5)Jennifer W.
What is going on at this place? Stopped in with my boyfriend over the weekend, and left feeling pretty disappointed. A lot of things seem to have changed since the last time I visited a year or so ago, and not for the better. The food seems like it's from a completely different restaurant! Everything has suffered, in both quantity and quality. Other than the bread (which is still delicious), the food was all wrong. For starters: the actual burger patties and toppings seem about 50%-70% smaller than they used to be. The garlic aioli on the Godfather tastes way different than it used to... now it tastes artificial, like Lipton soup mix instead of like fresh garlic. Also, we ordered one medium fries, and it was smaller than the small size we used to order to share between two people... and the fries were completely different. The obnoxious teenage employees are as awful as ever - the difference is, I never cared about the terrible service when we used to enjoy the food. Of course the prices have probably gone up as well, although I can't remember what they used to be. This time around, two (gross) burgers, one order of fries, and two small fountain drinks came out to be about $23. Lastly, small change: they changed from Coke to Pepsi for fountain soda. Meh...
(2)Ann B.
Sorry B Spot, I have a new fave turkey burger. Amazing flavor and not dry. Definite recommend from me!
(4)M O.
I love this place! Great burgers and fries. I try to eat here every time I come to the west side around Great Northern. Worth the try. Worth the trip. Delicious!
(5)Evan F.
When we are looking for our "go to" quick burger joint...there is no question that BBB is where we are heading. Just across the street from the Great Northern mall in the strip shops sits this gem of a place. Free peanuts, fries cooked in peanut oil, and an extensive burger topping list (most of it complimentary, even bacon!) make this the perfect spot to get a customized burger with all the trimmings. My personal favorite is the double Mac Daddy with added bacon, but you can either pick from their already-conceived creations or make-your-own for the same price...brilliant! BTW...unless you can eat a mountain of fries, get the small...other sizes just get plain ridiculous. ;-)
(5)Nancy J.
One of the best places to get a great burger hands down. Every time I've gone there it has been consistently good!
(5)Nick O.
It's a slightly better than five guys experience. The fries are similar except you can get a side of cheese which is excellent. The garlic mayo is awesome as well. Highly enjoyed it.
(5)Amanda J.
Best burger place, hands down. I always get the original and devour the whole thing in less than 10 minutes. I am a petite female, by the way. They're delicious burgers! The decor is cool too. Lots of cocks and cows all around the establishment.
(5)Benjamin S.
The Burger's here are REALLY good. My only critique would be the awkward workers. Not that they're bad, just very weirdly quiet and seemed like when we came in they didn't expect anyone to come in and were just....awkward. Decor is simple and the walls have random messages on them that are kind of funny to read while you wait. All in all, if you want a burger that is cheap and WAY better than a fast-food burger. Go here!
(4)Jesco D.
Brown Bag is by far the best. They offer far more than 5 Guys and have better tasting food. I like that the very expansive topping choices are available. During busy lunch/dinner the wait is well worth it. If you order to-go the food holds up well on the way home, fries remain crispy, bum not soggy and wet, etc. Brown Bag rules.
(5)Vy L.
Wow this place has taken a huge nose dive. My husband, son, and I went here for dinner tonight. We have been a fan of Brown Bag for years and was really looking forward to dining here. When we arrived, the peanuts were almost gone. The heat was on so low, I couldn't feel my fingers. Our burgers which used to be huge are now disappointingly small. You couldn't even see the burger through the bun. We ordered the new sweet potato fries and they were awful. Again, really small - I counted 18 fries. 18 fries for $2.29. When I asked the manager about this, he dismissed me and said, "they are prepackaged this way" and "nothing we can do". So much for fresh food - prepackaged?? We will not be returning again. What a shame.
(1)Regina S.
In terms of a fast food burger joint, this gets 4 stars. It's obviously much better than a mcdonalds or Burger King, but doesn't quite compete with higher-end burger joints. So I am basing my 4 star review comparing these burgers to other fast good chains. I got the macdaddy double burger, as I always do here. It's the refined version of a Big Mac. While you wait for them to make your burger (not very long, think Panera waiting time) you can chomp on some peanuts. Solid fast food joint (no drive thru), solid burger.
(4)Salman A.
Really enjoyed this burger. They bake their buns fresh daily (get your mind out of the gutter). Their buns are very unique. They are like a hybrid between a croissant and a potato bun. My only beef (pun intended) is that the bun was a little on the cold side. It would've been nice to have my bun a little toasted (this is getting dirty ..... [why does he keep using parenthesis?...I hope he doesn't so that for the whole review.]) So the burger itself was very tasty. I actually asked for it to be cooked medium rare but they told me they can only make it well done (which I loathe). Nothing worse than a burned up burger! It's a mortal sin to me. But surprisingly, it wasn't that bad for a well done burger. Still juicy. Still had flavor. I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 only because I could not have it medium rare, and the bun should've been toasted.. But I would definitely come back if I was in town.. No question.
(4)Britney G.
The service was horrible. A bunch of young adults who need maturing. Even the manager was unpleasant after we asked if we could get something other than the smoothie we ordered. The smoothie was as artificial as they get. With a combination or the horrible staff and food I would give this place zero stars if I could.
(1)Buckeye S.
It took me a while to go inside as its on the corner or a strip mall and pretty nondescript. DAMN, I was missing out! Great food, pretty cool concept w burgers that have a twist. Doritos on a burger? Winner. Havent had a bad experience yet. Stop in and give it a try
(5)Michael C.
The Wife and I are not burger people. Its not that we don't enjoy burgers, we do, but we rarely go to a place specifically to get burgers. That being said, this place is close to our church that we go to on Sundays and I was curious about the good reviews. We came for the first time about 1 month ago. Great toppings, very interesting mix of burgers and sandwiches. Fries were fresh and tasty. There was a problem w/ our order but they fixed it without complaint. My wife got a shrimp burger and LOVED it. Loved it so much that we came back last weekend. Once again, there was an issue w/ our burger orders, but we didn't have the heart to go ask to get it changed so we just ate it. I left a comment in the comment card box re: the order mix ups and to my surprise the manager wrote me a personal email apologizing for the mix up and offering a gift certificate for my next visit. Turns out there was an error on the menu board which was why there was confusion about our shrimp burger. In any case, we have decided that we like this burger place best and plan to visit it on a fairly regular basis when we are hankering for something different than the typical ethnic foods that we usually get.
(5)Jena K.
My husband and I were passing through on a road trip and stopped here. We really enjoyed the burgers. We both created our owns and enjoyed all of the options they had. I loved their homemade buns and also how nicely their sandwiches stayed together and didn't fall a part. The fries were also good but needed to be cooked a little longer. We enjoyed our visit and would go back again if we were in the area. We liked it better then five guys.
(4)Jen M.
I am not much of a fast food burger kind of gal so keep that in mind... A+ for having bottles of malt vinegar on the tables! Pick the burger you want, order it and sit down. Your name is called and voila you pick up your burger. The MacDaddy sauce is good... A mayonnaisey concoction similar in taste and flavor to the one from the Golden Arches. Thick sliced pickles... Loved them. Overly buttered bun yikes. Nothing standout about the patty... But again I am not much of a fast food girl (I will always seek out a grass fed burger for $10-$15). See: Flipside in Hudson. Fries were skin-on and tasty. I had the WORST BFS (bad food smell) on my clothes after eating here. My God. Either get the grub to go or plan to swing by the fragrance counter at Dillard's to spritz on some smell-goods if you need to go somewhere immediately after eating here!
(3)Kim K.
Love the customizable burger, the fresh fries with pico, the free peanuts, and the quirky decor but the best attribute is by far the friendly servers! They are top notch! Say hi to our Dontrell!
(5)Matt K.
The food way really good, the burger was really flavorful. I will definitely be back.
(5)Sara A.
I love this place, my favourite is their bueno burger! WAY better than Five Guys!
(5)Carrie K.
Was just treated rude because a customer I was not with complained about the wet floor
(2)Brian D.
I eat a lot of burgers and go out of my way to try them at new places. At this price point, BBB is the best burger. Compared to: Five Guys -- the bun is much fresher, moister, and tastier. the toppings far more plentiful. if you even like mushrooms a little, you MUST try the burgundy mushrooms. the fact that the toppings are included is a beautiful thing. Red Robin -- burgers are a little smaller at BBB, but you're paying less. again I think BBB bun wins out while the flavor of the meat is similar. B-spot - larger than B-spot burgers, and back to the value, the price is excellent. I'm not crazy about BBB' fries. I don't like the slightly limp, natural with skin variety of fries. Others may. The choices for the kids are better than average. My kids LOVE corn dogs and this is one of very few places that has them on the menu!
(4)Maralyse R.
Brown bag is a little gem and it is the cutest in the winter with all the lights and decorations! Great burgers and fries they have a great selection of pops and teas there too (: only complaint is they don't have onion rings! Everything can be completely customized and if you're not in the mood for a burger get the grilled cheese mm!
(5)Julie J.
Excellent! Friendly staff, quick service, fresh ingredients, good prices, and great burgers! This is as close as you can get to home-grilled burgers, they make the food right there for you. My favorite is the All American Burger and sweet potato fries. Highly recommend! The decor is fun too! Great atmosphere :)
(5)Richard H.
I think the title best burger i have ever eaten, would be a stretch.. But they are very good. I have eaten here a few times and I really like the Bandito burger. For some reason when i am read descriptions, i am drawn to anything that has onion straws on it. From the moment you walk in, you realize this place is set up for self service gorging. No waiters/waitress'.. no frills.. You order, eat from a trough of peanuts, then grab your food and head for an open table. Two beefs with this joint.. Burgers are all cooked to one temperature and the fries are ridiculously over prices. An entire bag of potatoes costs roughly $3... so why is a large fry, that probably contains 2 potatoes at most, $3.99? They are good fries, i will give you that.. i just think that is an excessive price. Bathrooms are always very clean. Parking is abundant.. 2 people, 2 burgers, 1 large fry and 2 drinks.. $20. So its pretty cheap. I don't know if i would say its better than 5Guys. Both places do it differently so i would put them at a tie. Certainly worth eating here if you are in the area.
(4)Heather W.
It was good, but nothing to write home about. Went there for lunch with a coworker. I got a veggie burger (topped with onion straw, pepper jack cheese and guacamole) and fries. Greasy, the way I think it should be.
(3)Frieda W.
LOVE the bread! Has to be my favorite burger joint! Chillie cheese fries are deliciouss!!!!
(5)Alan S.
The review below is what I wrote about my first visit to Five Guys. Why did I copy pasta it here? Because to my tastebuds Five Guys and BBB are virtually the same place. I didn't have to change a word. ____________________________________ I'm afraid my voice joins those who thought it was going to be something special. I was very disappointed--and not because the food was bad as it most absolutely wasn't. It was a perfectly good burger...BUT--and here's the point, NOT good enough to make me go back. Really, I can name a 1/2 dozen places that do burgers better, bud. Sometimes, my friends, the hype is just hype.
(2)Gerri S.
More I-D-Ah's for "S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g Your Dining Dollar" The Wonders of just ONE Brown Bag Beef Burger 1. Will feed a family of six, with yummy leftovers to snack on later. 2. For you "singles", can be eaten over 4 to 5 days. (Remember to refrigerate!) 3. A dinner-sized plastic plate and a colorful festive paper napkin to cover, and you're ready for that pot luck picnic! Done! (Pre-slice into wedges.) 4. Caring is sharing---and there's enough for even multi-pet households. Treat them---they'll love you for it! 5. With some creative de-construction---and just a few more pennies---transform into a mound of Spaghetti Bolognese AND a big skillet of Ham- burger Helper. (You choose the variety.) Save huge tasty bun for stock. Enjoy ! IDA STEWART .
(4)Holly N.
One fantastic Yelp find I didn't even know we were looking for. I thought it would be off the beaten path, but it ended up being in a mall... a slight surprise for this girl, but I went with it. The burgers were really good! A small one'll do ya OK... I believe they refer to it as a "junior." I went for the shrimp burger (no beef!) and it was really good. The fries were also decent and large enough to split for sure. Apparently there are only two locations at the moment, but I could easily see this place having dreams of franchising. The staff was friendly and the decor was a bit kitschy but it had some genuine Midwest charm. I dug it.
(4)Greg B.
Eat here at least once a month. The Mcdaddy is probably one of the best burgers I have ever had. Their fries are also very good and they always give you a ton of them. Highly recommend eating here.
(5)Kristen M.
I agree with Vy. Our family has been ordering from here regularly since they opened. Portion sizes are down, prices are up, and poor customer service by management. There are too many competitors around to bother with this place anymore even though we like the food. We'll be trying Five Guys for the first time tonight.
(1)Kris P.
'Tis an okay joint. Burgers are good. Greasy but good. Toppings are nice. Its like the unnecessary mercedes compared to 5 guys, efficient 1980 beemer. There is a very good burger with avocado on it. And the greasy fries with vinegar is a great munchies solution.
(3)Rodney W.
On my quest to try all the great burgers of Cleveland, I stopped at Brown Bag Burger today after buying some new clothes down the block at K&G. I ordered The Original, fries, and fruit punch. The fresh-cut fries were really good with vinegar sprinkled on them. The burger was delicious! It had cheese, tomato, lettuc, onions, and two 1/2 lb patties. Yum! It's not the best burger in Cleveland, but it was very good. I'm really interested in trying some of the other sandwiches on the menu like the veggie burger and the shrimp burger. I saw a bucket of peanuts, but I didn't eat any. Recommend!
(4)Xela N.
I've been a fan of BBB for years now, and the food here is truly excellent! The people that own and work at this place should be very proud of what they have. The burgers here are very very good. I'd say one of the top 3 burger joints in NE Ohio, but not quite as good as 'B-Spot'... but close. 'The Foo-Foo fries' are excellent as well, but I wish they put more ground beef on there. If you like seafood, you have to try their shrimp burger. It is outstanding! Absolutely mouth watering phenomenal, with succulent shrimp, melted cheddar cheese, mildly spicy sauce, and other veggie fixin's on a perfect round bun! Honestly, who needs the large national chains that are usually overpriced and average, when you have places like Brown Bag Burger around! UPDATE 9/29/12: I had to take a star off, because I went there yesterday, and their shrimp burger did not have any cheese on it, and their Foo-Foo fries were extremely salty. And I do mean EXTREMELY! I couldn't eat them! I hope this place isn't 'slipping'.
(3)Stephanie W.
Brown Bag Burger is our favorite go-to burger restaurant when we want fast food that actually tastes delicious and costs the same (or less) than the much more disgusting in fast food varieties. I have not gone back to Five Guys ONCE since trying this place a few years back. I always get the smaller-sized burger - the regular is really big! Now, I usually get the vegetarian burger option, and let me tell you, it is delicious...especially Bandito style. Mmm! There are a lot of toppings to choose from (all free!) with much more variety than the aforementioned burger place, the buns are good, the burgers are juicy but not greasy, and the fries are really. The smaller size fry is still really big, so unless you plan on sharing, I would go for the kids' size.
(4)Terinee B.
We just can't stop coming here! If you think the beef burgers are great and you haven't tried the shrimp burger, you're definitely missing out! Now as far as the smoothies go, they are pretty good, but there is only one size for $3 and it is about enough for a children's drink... Even still, I give it 5 stars!
(5)Laura P.
Fish sandwich rocks and the bread is the bomb. The service and staff are awesome and go out of way to please the customers. If by the mall it is a must have place to eat!
(5)Jordan K.
I only have the chance to dine at Brown Bag Burger when I'm dropping off or picking up someone from the airport and, considering how good this place is, those occasions don't occur nearly enough. I always get the MacDaddy burger and an order of the FooFoo Fries when I come here. The burger is two beef patties, cheese, lettuce, pickles, special sauce, and then I add bacon and tomato. The FooFoos are delicious fries smothered in nacho cheese, chili and jalapeno peppers. It's one of the most satisfying and, probably, least healthy meals in Northeast Ohio, and I only wish I could enjoy it more often. Alas...
(5)creeva m.
One of my favorite burger places in the Cleveland Area
(4)Bill B.
Ate here yesterday, this is the first time I was disappointed. The burger was slightly cool, as were the fries. 5 guys is better hands down.
(3)Christina M.
This place can't get more awesome. Best burgers ever. Smashes 5 Guys beyond belief.
(5)Hector R.
As I walked in for the first time the girl at the counter was courteous and patient enough to explain the process of ordering a custom burger. When I bit into my burger it was well seasoned and juicy. It was an awesome burger. It helped to chow down on some peanuts as I was waiting. Great burger joint!
(4)Joyce H.
Ok, I can't help but crave the BANDITO burger here! I ordered a junior burger (one patty) and it comes with a super juicy patty, guac under the bun, little fried onion straws, and pico de gallo and other delicious flavors. I was told to come here by my friend. This place is delicious enough to deserve it's own post on the 100 days of cleveland blog: juliaincleveland.tumblr.…
(4)Cutie P.
These Burgers beat 5 Guys hands down! There's so much to choose from and everything is flavorful. The other guys are boring, sorry!
(5)Dick S.
I have given Brown Bag Burger several tries but always leave thinking I was right, it just is not that good. The closest comparison is Five Guys which I so wanted to think was not that good. Five guys is a national chain which originated in Washington, DC. Nothing good ever came from Washington, DC but Social Security and Medicare to my way of thinking with no intent to provoke Conservatives. The actual burger at Brown Bag is oddly spiced with too much salt and lacks the beefiness of the burger at Five Guys. Both will cost you ten bucks for a burger, fries and soda. Brown Bag at least does not have stacks of potatoes cluttering up the place, or the walls full of self congratulatory reviews, or a sign proclaiming your french fries' hometown. Brown Bag does have a high partition dividing the open kitchen from the sitting area. Thus the room appears small and customers crowd around the counter waiting for their order to be called rather than sitting at a table waiting for it to be delivered. While there are many behind the counter the wait time is particularly long. Not a good design or system. In the past I have seen Brown Bag nominated as best burger on some list and go once again for enlightenment. I made my last trip there this past Saturday. I was enlightened. It is not on my list of best burgers.
(3)Steven S.
With Brown Bag around I really have no reason to go to Five Guys or the like. I put this place on the same level as B-Spot as the best Burger places in Cleveland. I have tried everything here at least once, the Turkey burger is definitely the best, I really have never had a better Turkey burger anywhere. Their standard beef burgers are very good too, and are always seasoned perfectly. The portions are huge, I never leave hungry and for the price you cant beat it. The service here is always good, everyone behind the counter has been nice and polite. If you are in North Olmsted and want a cheap lunch, Brown Bag Burger is the place to go.
(4)Jim C.
I had the turkey burger which was OK. The bun was the best part. My buddy had a regular burger which was HUGE! Fries were disappointing. I like the atmosphere & decoration, but the tables were not clean, and the place was not busy at the time (after lunchtime) and there is really no excuse for that.
(3)Murray R.
Best burger I've had in years. Far superior to Five Geeks or Red Robber. Bun was phenomenal. Price was way better than Red Rubber too. I even ordered a veggie burger as well, since I used to be a vegetarian and feel I need to taste both options. That one was also pretty good( somewhere in between a house made Winking Lizard veggie and a Morningstar Farms veggie). My only gripe was the detectable grains of rice. Winking Lizard's are less grainy. But both Brown Bag burgers would easily make me a return customer. Ok, second gripe, the fries. Limp and boring( like Mike Polk's comedy). I miss old school McDonald's flash frozen and flash fried strands of starch. But ever since asshole Morgan Spurlock made the golden arches public enemy number one, fries everywhere have become these "healthier" skin on shadows of their former selves. I have to say, it's hard to find a good french fry anymore. But again, the patties here, tops in the game.
(4)Lauren M.
By far the best burger i've ever had in the Cleveland area. I hate comparing it to five guys but they're pretty similar..... EXCEPT, brown bag tastes a lot better, is a lot cheaper, has more toppings, offers truly free toppings (no $1.70 surcharge for bacon and cheese like at that other place) and has a much wider menu selection. They offer beef, chicken, turkey, vegetarian and shrimp burgers as well as salads and hot dogs. They also offer soups, desserts, smoothies and frappes. There's bound to be something to enjoy here even if you don't like burgers! Anyway, the burgers are delicious and so are the fries... everything i've tried here has been delicious actually, and I guess that's the bottom line. If you're looking for a filling, affordable, delicious meal and aren't concerned with counting calories, this is your place! The interior is really cute and farm themed... but the place is a tad bit small, if you come here on a friday or saturday evening you might have trouble finding somewhere to sit! Just a tip.. the Jr. Burger is actually the same size as the regular burger, it just has a single patty instead of 2..... I usually go with that because it's cheaper and it's still filling!
(5)Tam V.
I don't know. Maybe it was the hype of the place but I was expecting a fantastic burger. The fries was okay and the burger (the godfather) was tasty but not the best I ever had. Maybe I'll try experimenting with my burger and adding other toppings to it. I do have to give them this, the place was clean for having free peanuts.
(4)Scotty Z.
If you like Five Guys, you'll love Brown Bag Burger! If you love Five Guys, you may need to sit down. Brown Bag Burger uses a special secret seasoning to grill up burgers that are simply second-to-none. There isn't a burger I won't try; there isn't a trip to Cleveland where I don't drive out for this little slice of heaven. Accompanying the grilled deliciousness is a moist bun and a wide array of fresh toppings and sauces. Well worth the drive from anywhere in Cleveland! Warning: I'd park far; you might appreciate the walk back to your car ;-)
(5)Bert W.
This is the best burger joint around, period. The list of toppings they have here is huge. Just like Five Guys, which I by the way love, at Brown Bag you order a burger and pile your toppings on free of charge. What makes this place better than Five Guys though is that their toppings taste so much better. The burgundy mushrooms are the best 'shrooms I've ever had at a burger joint. The guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes are super fresh, and you can tell before you even taste any of them just by looking at how vibrant in color they are. I'm willing to bet that you can't find toppings this good ANYWHERE. The beef patty is pretty good, not quite as awesome as a plain Five Guys patty, but what lacks in the patty is made up for in the toppings mentioned above as well as the BUN. I'm not sure where Brown bag sources their buns from, but they are delicious. They are nice plump and round, like what you would see in a burger advertisement, and they have the best taste out of any burger bun I've tried. Finally there are the fries. The fries by themselves aren't the best by any means, however just like the burgers, these fries come with toppings. After trying their Foo Foo fries, a combination of nacho cheese, chili, and jalapeno rings, I was in heaven. Although Brown Bag Burgers may come a little short if you are a plain Jane when it comes to burgers and fries, any faults are quickly forgotten if you customize your order with toppings, leaving you with what may be the best burger and fries in the Midwest.
(5)Bill C.
Now THIS is a fine burger! Not too greasy and the bun is incredibly fresh. Lots of nice preconfigured options and good flexibility on building your own. Good hot dogs too for the kids. Fries are OK, and free peanuts abound. Restaurant is clean with charming painted wall murals.
(4)melanie l.
They make a good burger and I like the casual atmosphere. The have a trowel of peanuts to snack on while you wait for your order which I think is pretty cool (but being a germ-o-phobe, I do not partake). I didn't really enjoy the fries and found them to be really soggy, but we did order to go which may have been why they did not hold up. I can't say this was one of the best burgers I ever had, but I wouldn't be opposed to visiting again.
(3)Cle K.
Good stuff, casual atmosphere, unique & delicious burgers- limited menu of 'pre-designed burgers', but you can build your own. Kinda like me Red Robin if it was fast food. We'll go back again, no problem
(3)Nate C.
I dare you to find better burgers, hot dogs and fries anywhere else in the Cleveland area!!!! I eat there every Saturday night! I order: Turkey Burger Lettuce Tomato Poco de Gallo Pepper Jack cheese Burgandt Mushrooms Roasted Red Pepper Garlic Mayo Regular Fries with Malt Vinegar and a side of Garlic Mayo for fry dipping!! It's the moistest, tastiest, messing meal around. I encourage you to copy my order above then tell me if that's not the best turkey burger you've ever had at a resturant!
(5)Jessica B.
Always delicious! The mushroom bisque soup with a turkey burger is my favorite. My only complaint is that the last time I got the chicken, it was grilled tenders instead of a breast. Seemed like a downgrade from the way they used to serve it. Other then that they are a terrific place and I highly recommend them!
(5)B G.
Went there for my birthday with husband and kids. None of us liked it or finished our food. Salty, salty, salty and greasy. Bad flavor.
(1)Adam L.
Why this place gets such good reviews I am not sure. I can theorize though. Brown Bag Burger is a Five Guys copy. Almost everything they do is a copy of five guys. They have a larger menu and their own theme but its the same... theme, feel, food, people, fun idea. Unfortunately, Brown Bag Burgers seem so greasy and totally not fresh. I live in North Olmsted and drive by Brown Bags on a daily basis. After a while I realized that the people I was looking at were the same people. It is rare that I realize Im looking at the same people sitting at the tables and the same time of day. When a restaurant has the same clients day in and day out it says something. You always want to bring in new customers. Brown Bag just does not seem fresh. I can't keep it in my system. While Five Guys is greasy I can keep in my system and it seems fresh. Also Brown Bag has one thing we short people don't like. A high counter to order at. If all you see is my head bobbing up and down by the counter. The counter is too high.
(2)Daniel S.
I'll never understand why anyone would go to 5 guys with Brown Bag just across the street!
(5)Jonah W.
We drive nearly 20 miles to get burgers here. Both burgers and fries are awesome. They let you do all sorts of customization to your burger for no extra charge, and the options are extensive and tasty. I highly recommend their garlic mayo on anything you order ... I often get extra to eat with my fries. Yeah, it's a burger joint in the mall, and their food.will probably clog the arteries of a rhino, but even rhinos need to live it up from time to time, and this is a burger you'll think of fondly, each time you take your cholesterol medicine.
(5)Adam S.
Excellent burger and excellent fries! Better than Five Guys, better than Smashburger, WAY better than Fatburger. If there's a better pure burger joint, I have yet to find it.
(5)Heather B.
Why anyone likes 5 Guys I do not know! Brown Bag Burger is where it is at! I love to get the turkey burger with mushrooms, onions and swiss cheese. So delicious. I tell all my friends about this place. When you really want a good burger, this is where to go! Their fries are so good, too!
(5)Jason C.
My brother took me here for lunch recently. The place has been here for a couple years, I guess taking over an old bagel storefront near Great Northern Mall, but it's never really been on my radar. I'm glad he introduced me to it. There's no need to be verbose: This place has great greasy burgers if that's what you're in the mood for. Good stuff. The burgers are good in that "Swenson's" kinda way, but more refined. Fresh fries. Generally more food than an adult male can eat. Good value for money.
(4)Jim P.
Tasty fast food, and a crazy hand dryer! THE UP-SIDE: For a fast-food sorta deal, this place is pretty darn tasty. I usually go with the Turkey Burger and am never disappointed. You can also choose from a beef, veggie or portabello type burger. The toppings are many, and are all up to you. And then there's the fries; quite tasty in their own right, and served in big portions. One other up-side... The bathroom hand dryer; it's like a jet engine. Scared the heck outta me the first time I used it. Funny stuff. THE DOWN-SIDE: This place goes for that down-homesy-folksy feel with cutesy "rude" sayings on the walls. They're supposed to be funny, but I find them a little aggravating. They remind me of something somebody's grandparents would find "daring" and "naughty." (Bo-ring) None the less, the quality of the food surpasses the silly signs. THE SUM-IT-UP: Go here when you want fast-food, but are aching for something a little better than the norm. It's good stuff.
(4)P W.
The burgers are pretty good. They are no Swensons but they are good. So good in fact I though I saw some kind of like animal hair in the burger. I don't believe it to be a human hair because it was more firm. I still ate it because of the burger's taste. I figure, well the cow that I am eating was covered in fur at one point and it tastes so good so forget it, why complain. Who am I? The fries are delicious and cooked in peanut oil.
(4)Dee S.
Mmmmmmm yum! Great and fresh burgers, amazing price, nice ambiance, funny posters, free peanuts while waiting for the burger. love love love ! Definitely a favorite!
(5)Bernard P.
OMFG! OMFG! Me loves this place! Me never had burger so good and chub producing! Holy crap Batman, me just creamed my high water pants after first bite of yummy beef disc sandwiched between soft buns that remind me of newborn baby bottoms if they were made of refined potato flour! Me likes the decor, me likes the service, but most of all, me LOVES the burgers!!! Which one? All of them mofo!!!! Me never had burgers so good! Go to hell Mickey D's, suck it BK, shove it up your you know what Red Robin, sit and spin White Castle, eat poop and die Steak N Shake, there be no other burger place for me! Me wishes me could speak normal English, but me made speechless by tastiness!!! Yummmmm, me never been so happy since me honeymoon night. That is, until me found out me bride was grandma playing sick joke on me. Now me sad and traumatized thinking about it. Me eat burger to make me forget the special kisses. Me say bye now. Bye bye.
(5)Tom F.
This is a must-stop every time I'm in North Olmsted. Quality ingredients (bun and meat both taste extremely fresh, good cheese and other toppings) come together to make a great burger and the fries are fantastic.
(5)Melissa S.
I've been here a couple of times now and the bandito and fries has yet to disappoint! Family friendly, delicious food, fun atmosphere, reasonably priced. The local fish sandwich (deal during lent) was very good as well! Will definitely frequent this place.
(5)Bill J.
I think a 5 star rating from this vegetarian says something about BBB. I go with my wife, friend, and daughter a couple times a month for Sunday lunch. The veggie burger done Bandito style is SO good. As is the concoction I make of cheese and Frank's Red Hot sauce for my fries. And I should mention that the Frank's flows from a giant endless pump!
(5)Jim K.
This is the third time I've been here and it continues to not disappoint. I tried the turkey burger for the first time and it was delicious. I made it a double and it was huge. The prices are reasonable and the food is great. Just wish they had a patio lol.
(5)Xela N.
I've been a fan of BBB for years now, and the food here is truly excellent! The people that own and work at this place should be very proud of what they have. The burgers here are very very good. I'd say one of the top 3 burger joints in NE Ohio, but not quite as good as 'B-Spot'... but close. 'The Foo-Foo fries' are excellent as well, but I wish they put more ground beef on there. If you like seafood, you have to try their shrimp burger. It is outstanding! Absolutely mouth watering phenomenal, with succulent shrimp, melted cheddar cheese, mildly spicy sauce, and other veggie fixin's on a perfect round bun! Honestly, who needs the large national chains that are usually overpriced and average, when you have places like Brown Bag Burger around! UPDATE 9/29/12: I had to take a star off, because I went there yesterday, and their shrimp burger did not have any cheese on it, and their Foo-Foo fries were extremely salty. And I do mean EXTREMELY! I couldn't eat them! I hope this place isn't 'slipping'.
(3)Stephanie W.
Brown Bag Burger is our favorite go-to burger restaurant when we want fast food that actually tastes delicious and costs the same (or less) than the much more disgusting in fast food varieties. I have not gone back to Five Guys ONCE since trying this place a few years back. I always get the smaller-sized burger - the regular is really big! Now, I usually get the vegetarian burger option, and let me tell you, it is delicious...especially Bandito style. Mmm! There are a lot of toppings to choose from (all free!) with much more variety than the aforementioned burger place, the buns are good, the burgers are juicy but not greasy, and the fries are really. The smaller size fry is still really big, so unless you plan on sharing, I would go for the kids' size.
(4)Terinee B.
We just can't stop coming here! If you think the beef burgers are great and you haven't tried the shrimp burger, you're definitely missing out! Now as far as the smoothies go, they are pretty good, but there is only one size for $3 and it is about enough for a children's drink... Even still, I give it 5 stars!
(5)Laura P.
Fish sandwich rocks and the bread is the bomb. The service and staff are awesome and go out of way to please the customers. If by the mall it is a must have place to eat!
(5)Jordan K.
I only have the chance to dine at Brown Bag Burger when I'm dropping off or picking up someone from the airport and, considering how good this place is, those occasions don't occur nearly enough. I always get the MacDaddy burger and an order of the FooFoo Fries when I come here. The burger is two beef patties, cheese, lettuce, pickles, special sauce, and then I add bacon and tomato. The FooFoos are delicious fries smothered in nacho cheese, chili and jalapeno peppers. It's one of the most satisfying and, probably, least healthy meals in Northeast Ohio, and I only wish I could enjoy it more often. Alas...
(5)Bill B.
Ate here yesterday, this is the first time I was disappointed. The burger was slightly cool, as were the fries. 5 guys is better hands down.
(3)Amanda J.
Best burger place, hands down. I always get the original and devour the whole thing in less than 10 minutes. I am a petite female, by the way. They're delicious burgers! The decor is cool too. Lots of cocks and cows all around the establishment.
(5)Dick S.
I have given Brown Bag Burger several tries but always leave thinking I was right, it just is not that good. The closest comparison is Five Guys which I so wanted to think was not that good. Five guys is a national chain which originated in Washington, DC. Nothing good ever came from Washington, DC but Social Security and Medicare to my way of thinking with no intent to provoke Conservatives. The actual burger at Brown Bag is oddly spiced with too much salt and lacks the beefiness of the burger at Five Guys. Both will cost you ten bucks for a burger, fries and soda. Brown Bag at least does not have stacks of potatoes cluttering up the place, or the walls full of self congratulatory reviews, or a sign proclaiming your french fries' hometown. Brown Bag does have a high partition dividing the open kitchen from the sitting area. Thus the room appears small and customers crowd around the counter waiting for their order to be called rather than sitting at a table waiting for it to be delivered. While there are many behind the counter the wait time is particularly long. Not a good design or system. In the past I have seen Brown Bag nominated as best burger on some list and go once again for enlightenment. I made my last trip there this past Saturday. I was enlightened. It is not on my list of best burgers.
(3)Steven S.
With Brown Bag around I really have no reason to go to Five Guys or the like. I put this place on the same level as B-Spot as the best Burger places in Cleveland. I have tried everything here at least once, the Turkey burger is definitely the best, I really have never had a better Turkey burger anywhere. Their standard beef burgers are very good too, and are always seasoned perfectly. The portions are huge, I never leave hungry and for the price you cant beat it. The service here is always good, everyone behind the counter has been nice and polite. If you are in North Olmsted and want a cheap lunch, Brown Bag Burger is the place to go.
(4)Jim C.
I had the turkey burger which was OK. The bun was the best part. My buddy had a regular burger which was HUGE! Fries were disappointing. I like the atmosphere & decoration, but the tables were not clean, and the place was not busy at the time (after lunchtime) and there is really no excuse for that.
(3)Murray R.
Best burger I've had in years. Far superior to Five Geeks or Red Robber. Bun was phenomenal. Price was way better than Red Rubber too. I even ordered a veggie burger as well, since I used to be a vegetarian and feel I need to taste both options. That one was also pretty good( somewhere in between a house made Winking Lizard veggie and a Morningstar Farms veggie). My only gripe was the detectable grains of rice. Winking Lizard's are less grainy. But both Brown Bag burgers would easily make me a return customer. Ok, second gripe, the fries. Limp and boring( like Mike Polk's comedy). I miss old school McDonald's flash frozen and flash fried strands of starch. But ever since asshole Morgan Spurlock made the golden arches public enemy number one, fries everywhere have become these "healthier" skin on shadows of their former selves. I have to say, it's hard to find a good french fry anymore. But again, the patties here, tops in the game.
(4)Lauren M.
By far the best burger i've ever had in the Cleveland area. I hate comparing it to five guys but they're pretty similar..... EXCEPT, brown bag tastes a lot better, is a lot cheaper, has more toppings, offers truly free toppings (no $1.70 surcharge for bacon and cheese like at that other place) and has a much wider menu selection. They offer beef, chicken, turkey, vegetarian and shrimp burgers as well as salads and hot dogs. They also offer soups, desserts, smoothies and frappes. There's bound to be something to enjoy here even if you don't like burgers! Anyway, the burgers are delicious and so are the fries... everything i've tried here has been delicious actually, and I guess that's the bottom line. If you're looking for a filling, affordable, delicious meal and aren't concerned with counting calories, this is your place! The interior is really cute and farm themed... but the place is a tad bit small, if you come here on a friday or saturday evening you might have trouble finding somewhere to sit! Just a tip.. the Jr. Burger is actually the same size as the regular burger, it just has a single patty instead of 2..... I usually go with that because it's cheaper and it's still filling!
(5)Tam V.
I don't know. Maybe it was the hype of the place but I was expecting a fantastic burger. The fries was okay and the burger (the godfather) was tasty but not the best I ever had. Maybe I'll try experimenting with my burger and adding other toppings to it. I do have to give them this, the place was clean for having free peanuts.
(4)Scotty Z.
If you like Five Guys, you'll love Brown Bag Burger! If you love Five Guys, you may need to sit down. Brown Bag Burger uses a special secret seasoning to grill up burgers that are simply second-to-none. There isn't a burger I won't try; there isn't a trip to Cleveland where I don't drive out for this little slice of heaven. Accompanying the grilled deliciousness is a moist bun and a wide array of fresh toppings and sauces. Well worth the drive from anywhere in Cleveland! Warning: I'd park far; you might appreciate the walk back to your car ;-)
(5)Adam L.
Why this place gets such good reviews I am not sure. I can theorize though. Brown Bag Burger is a Five Guys copy. Almost everything they do is a copy of five guys. They have a larger menu and their own theme but its the same... theme, feel, food, people, fun idea. Unfortunately, Brown Bag Burgers seem so greasy and totally not fresh. I live in North Olmsted and drive by Brown Bags on a daily basis. After a while I realized that the people I was looking at were the same people. It is rare that I realize Im looking at the same people sitting at the tables and the same time of day. When a restaurant has the same clients day in and day out it says something. You always want to bring in new customers. Brown Bag just does not seem fresh. I can't keep it in my system. While Five Guys is greasy I can keep in my system and it seems fresh. Also Brown Bag has one thing we short people don't like. A high counter to order at. If all you see is my head bobbing up and down by the counter. The counter is too high.
(2)Daniel S.
I'll never understand why anyone would go to 5 guys with Brown Bag just across the street!
(5)Jonah W.
We drive nearly 20 miles to get burgers here. Both burgers and fries are awesome. They let you do all sorts of customization to your burger for no extra charge, and the options are extensive and tasty. I highly recommend their garlic mayo on anything you order ... I often get extra to eat with my fries. Yeah, it's a burger joint in the mall, and their food.will probably clog the arteries of a rhino, but even rhinos need to live it up from time to time, and this is a burger you'll think of fondly, each time you take your cholesterol medicine.
(5)Adam S.
Excellent burger and excellent fries! Better than Five Guys, better than Smashburger, WAY better than Fatburger. If there's a better pure burger joint, I have yet to find it.
(5)Jim P.
Tasty fast food, and a crazy hand dryer! THE UP-SIDE: For a fast-food sorta deal, this place is pretty darn tasty. I usually go with the Turkey Burger and am never disappointed. You can also choose from a beef, veggie or portabello type burger. The toppings are many, and are all up to you. And then there's the fries; quite tasty in their own right, and served in big portions. One other up-side... The bathroom hand dryer; it's like a jet engine. Scared the heck outta me the first time I used it. Funny stuff. THE DOWN-SIDE: This place goes for that down-homesy-folksy feel with cutesy "rude" sayings on the walls. They're supposed to be funny, but I find them a little aggravating. They remind me of something somebody's grandparents would find "daring" and "naughty." (Bo-ring) None the less, the quality of the food surpasses the silly signs. THE SUM-IT-UP: Go here when you want fast-food, but are aching for something a little better than the norm. It's good stuff.
(4)P W.
The burgers are pretty good. They are no Swensons but they are good. So good in fact I though I saw some kind of like animal hair in the burger. I don't believe it to be a human hair because it was more firm. I still ate it because of the burger's taste. I figure, well the cow that I am eating was covered in fur at one point and it tastes so good so forget it, why complain. Who am I? The fries are delicious and cooked in peanut oil.
(4)Dee S.
Mmmmmmm yum! Great and fresh burgers, amazing price, nice ambiance, funny posters, free peanuts while waiting for the burger. love love love ! Definitely a favorite!
(5)Bernard P.
OMFG! OMFG! Me loves this place! Me never had burger so good and chub producing! Holy crap Batman, me just creamed my high water pants after first bite of yummy beef disc sandwiched between soft buns that remind me of newborn baby bottoms if they were made of refined potato flour! Me likes the decor, me likes the service, but most of all, me LOVES the burgers!!! Which one? All of them mofo!!!! Me never had burgers so good! Go to hell Mickey D's, suck it BK, shove it up your you know what Red Robin, sit and spin White Castle, eat poop and die Steak N Shake, there be no other burger place for me! Me wishes me could speak normal English, but me made speechless by tastiness!!! Yummmmm, me never been so happy since me honeymoon night. That is, until me found out me bride was grandma playing sick joke on me. Now me sad and traumatized thinking about it. Me eat burger to make me forget the special kisses. Me say bye now. Bye bye.
(5)Tom F.
This is a must-stop every time I'm in North Olmsted. Quality ingredients (bun and meat both taste extremely fresh, good cheese and other toppings) come together to make a great burger and the fries are fantastic.
(5)creeva m.
One of my favorite burger places in the Cleveland Area
(4)Jason F.
We absolutely loved our dinner at Brown Bag Burgers. My wife had the original and I had The Godfather and both were awesome.
(5)Cutie P.
These Burgers beat 5 Guys hands down! There's so much to choose from and everything is flavorful. The other guys are boring, sorry!
(5)Jennifer W.
What is going on at this place? Stopped in with my boyfriend over the weekend, and left feeling pretty disappointed. A lot of things seem to have changed since the last time I visited a year or so ago, and not for the better. The food seems like it's from a completely different restaurant! Everything has suffered, in both quantity and quality. Other than the bread (which is still delicious), the food was all wrong. For starters: the actual burger patties and toppings seem about 50%-70% smaller than they used to be. The garlic aioli on the Godfather tastes way different than it used to... now it tastes artificial, like Lipton soup mix instead of like fresh garlic. Also, we ordered one medium fries, and it was smaller than the small size we used to order to share between two people... and the fries were completely different. The obnoxious teenage employees are as awful as ever - the difference is, I never cared about the terrible service when we used to enjoy the food. Of course the prices have probably gone up as well, although I can't remember what they used to be. This time around, two (gross) burgers, one order of fries, and two small fountain drinks came out to be about $23. Lastly, small change: they changed from Coke to Pepsi for fountain soda. Meh...
(2)Ann B.
Sorry B Spot, I have a new fave turkey burger. Amazing flavor and not dry. Definite recommend from me!
(4)M O.
I love this place! Great burgers and fries. I try to eat here every time I come to the west side around Great Northern. Worth the try. Worth the trip. Delicious!
(5)Evan F.
When we are looking for our "go to" quick burger joint...there is no question that BBB is where we are heading. Just across the street from the Great Northern mall in the strip shops sits this gem of a place. Free peanuts, fries cooked in peanut oil, and an extensive burger topping list (most of it complimentary, even bacon!) make this the perfect spot to get a customized burger with all the trimmings. My personal favorite is the double Mac Daddy with added bacon, but you can either pick from their already-conceived creations or make-your-own for the same price...brilliant! BTW...unless you can eat a mountain of fries, get the small...other sizes just get plain ridiculous. ;-)
(5)Britney G.
The service was horrible. A bunch of young adults who need maturing. Even the manager was unpleasant after we asked if we could get something other than the smoothie we ordered. The smoothie was as artificial as they get. With a combination or the horrible staff and food I would give this place zero stars if I could.
(1)Buckeye S.
It took me a while to go inside as its on the corner or a strip mall and pretty nondescript. DAMN, I was missing out! Great food, pretty cool concept w burgers that have a twist. Doritos on a burger? Winner. Havent had a bad experience yet. Stop in and give it a try
(5)Jim K.
This is the third time I've been here and it continues to not disappoint. I tried the turkey burger for the first time and it was delicious. I made it a double and it was huge. The prices are reasonable and the food is great. Just wish they had a patio lol.
(5)Salman A.
Really enjoyed this burger. They bake their buns fresh daily (get your mind out of the gutter). Their buns are very unique. They are like a hybrid between a croissant and a potato bun. My only beef (pun intended) is that the bun was a little on the cold side. It would've been nice to have my bun a little toasted (this is getting dirty ..... [why does he keep using parenthesis?...I hope he doesn't so that for the whole review.]) So the burger itself was very tasty. I actually asked for it to be cooked medium rare but they told me they can only make it well done (which I loathe). Nothing worse than a burned up burger! It's a mortal sin to me. But surprisingly, it wasn't that bad for a well done burger. Still juicy. Still had flavor. I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 only because I could not have it medium rare, and the bun should've been toasted.. But I would definitely come back if I was in town.. No question.
(4)Michael C.
The Wife and I are not burger people. Its not that we don't enjoy burgers, we do, but we rarely go to a place specifically to get burgers. That being said, this place is close to our church that we go to on Sundays and I was curious about the good reviews. We came for the first time about 1 month ago. Great toppings, very interesting mix of burgers and sandwiches. Fries were fresh and tasty. There was a problem w/ our order but they fixed it without complaint. My wife got a shrimp burger and LOVED it. Loved it so much that we came back last weekend. Once again, there was an issue w/ our burger orders, but we didn't have the heart to go ask to get it changed so we just ate it. I left a comment in the comment card box re: the order mix ups and to my surprise the manager wrote me a personal email apologizing for the mix up and offering a gift certificate for my next visit. Turns out there was an error on the menu board which was why there was confusion about our shrimp burger. In any case, we have decided that we like this burger place best and plan to visit it on a fairly regular basis when we are hankering for something different than the typical ethnic foods that we usually get.
(5)Jena K.
My husband and I were passing through on a road trip and stopped here. We really enjoyed the burgers. We both created our owns and enjoyed all of the options they had. I loved their homemade buns and also how nicely their sandwiches stayed together and didn't fall a part. The fries were also good but needed to be cooked a little longer. We enjoyed our visit and would go back again if we were in the area. We liked it better then five guys.
(4)Jen M.
I am not much of a fast food burger kind of gal so keep that in mind... A+ for having bottles of malt vinegar on the tables! Pick the burger you want, order it and sit down. Your name is called and voila you pick up your burger. The MacDaddy sauce is good... A mayonnaisey concoction similar in taste and flavor to the one from the Golden Arches. Thick sliced pickles... Loved them. Overly buttered bun yikes. Nothing standout about the patty... But again I am not much of a fast food girl (I will always seek out a grass fed burger for $10-$15). See: Flipside in Hudson. Fries were skin-on and tasty. I had the WORST BFS (bad food smell) on my clothes after eating here. My God. Either get the grub to go or plan to swing by the fragrance counter at Dillard's to spritz on some smell-goods if you need to go somewhere immediately after eating here!
(3)Kim K.
Love the customizable burger, the fresh fries with pico, the free peanuts, and the quirky decor but the best attribute is by far the friendly servers! They are top notch! Say hi to our Dontrell!
(5)Matt K.
The food way really good, the burger was really flavorful. I will definitely be back.
(5)Sara A.
I love this place, my favourite is their bueno burger! WAY better than Five Guys!
(5)Carrie K.
Was just treated rude because a customer I was not with complained about the wet floor
(2)Brian D.
I eat a lot of burgers and go out of my way to try them at new places. At this price point, BBB is the best burger. Compared to: Five Guys -- the bun is much fresher, moister, and tastier. the toppings far more plentiful. if you even like mushrooms a little, you MUST try the burgundy mushrooms. the fact that the toppings are included is a beautiful thing. Red Robin -- burgers are a little smaller at BBB, but you're paying less. again I think BBB bun wins out while the flavor of the meat is similar. B-spot - larger than B-spot burgers, and back to the value, the price is excellent. I'm not crazy about BBB' fries. I don't like the slightly limp, natural with skin variety of fries. Others may. The choices for the kids are better than average. My kids LOVE corn dogs and this is one of very few places that has them on the menu!
(4)Maralyse R.
Brown bag is a little gem and it is the cutest in the winter with all the lights and decorations! Great burgers and fries they have a great selection of pops and teas there too (: only complaint is they don't have onion rings! Everything can be completely customized and if you're not in the mood for a burger get the grilled cheese mm!
(5)Jessica B.
Always delicious! The mushroom bisque soup with a turkey burger is my favorite. My only complaint is that the last time I got the chicken, it was grilled tenders instead of a breast. Seemed like a downgrade from the way they used to serve it. Other then that they are a terrific place and I highly recommend them!
(5)B G.
Went there for my birthday with husband and kids. None of us liked it or finished our food. Salty, salty, salty and greasy. Bad flavor.
(1)melanie l.
They make a good burger and I like the casual atmosphere. The have a trowel of peanuts to snack on while you wait for your order which I think is pretty cool (but being a germ-o-phobe, I do not partake). I didn't really enjoy the fries and found them to be really soggy, but we did order to go which may have been why they did not hold up. I can't say this was one of the best burgers I ever had, but I wouldn't be opposed to visiting again.
(3)Christina M.
This place can't get more awesome. Best burgers ever. Smashes 5 Guys beyond belief.
(5)Heather B.
Why anyone likes 5 Guys I do not know! Brown Bag Burger is where it is at! I love to get the turkey burger with mushrooms, onions and swiss cheese. So delicious. I tell all my friends about this place. When you really want a good burger, this is where to go! Their fries are so good, too!
(5)Jason C.
My brother took me here for lunch recently. The place has been here for a couple years, I guess taking over an old bagel storefront near Great Northern Mall, but it's never really been on my radar. I'm glad he introduced me to it. There's no need to be verbose: This place has great greasy burgers if that's what you're in the mood for. Good stuff. The burgers are good in that "Swenson's" kinda way, but more refined. Fresh fries. Generally more food than an adult male can eat. Good value for money.
(4)Cle K.
Good stuff, casual atmosphere, unique & delicious burgers- limited menu of 'pre-designed burgers', but you can build your own. Kinda like me Red Robin if it was fast food. We'll go back again, no problem
(3)Nate C.
I dare you to find better burgers, hot dogs and fries anywhere else in the Cleveland area!!!! I eat there every Saturday night! I order: Turkey Burger Lettuce Tomato Poco de Gallo Pepper Jack cheese Burgandt Mushrooms Roasted Red Pepper Garlic Mayo Regular Fries with Malt Vinegar and a side of Garlic Mayo for fry dipping!! It's the moistest, tastiest, messing meal around. I encourage you to copy my order above then tell me if that's not the best turkey burger you've ever had at a resturant!
(5)Bert W.
This is the best burger joint around, period. The list of toppings they have here is huge. Just like Five Guys, which I by the way love, at Brown Bag you order a burger and pile your toppings on free of charge. What makes this place better than Five Guys though is that their toppings taste so much better. The burgundy mushrooms are the best 'shrooms I've ever had at a burger joint. The guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes are super fresh, and you can tell before you even taste any of them just by looking at how vibrant in color they are. I'm willing to bet that you can't find toppings this good ANYWHERE. The beef patty is pretty good, not quite as awesome as a plain Five Guys patty, but what lacks in the patty is made up for in the toppings mentioned above as well as the BUN. I'm not sure where Brown bag sources their buns from, but they are delicious. They are nice plump and round, like what you would see in a burger advertisement, and they have the best taste out of any burger bun I've tried. Finally there are the fries. The fries by themselves aren't the best by any means, however just like the burgers, these fries come with toppings. After trying their Foo Foo fries, a combination of nacho cheese, chili, and jalapeno rings, I was in heaven. Although Brown Bag Burgers may come a little short if you are a plain Jane when it comes to burgers and fries, any faults are quickly forgotten if you customize your order with toppings, leaving you with what may be the best burger and fries in the Midwest.
(5)Bill C.
Now THIS is a fine burger! Not too greasy and the bun is incredibly fresh. Lots of nice preconfigured options and good flexibility on building your own. Good hot dogs too for the kids. Fries are OK, and free peanuts abound. Restaurant is clean with charming painted wall murals.
(4)Brandon M.
Went for an application with a now hiring ssign in the window and got treated like a total a-hole for it. Just moved from michigan and never in my life been treated like that when trying to put in an app. to somewhere thats hiring. Maybe they should hire some adults to run their buisness. 5 teenage punks couldnt handle cooking 5 burgers and hand out an app. Hope this isn't a sign of how things go around here. Ill never eat here and will let everyone i meet here what trashy people work here.
(1)Ashley O.
For the money and groupon deals, you can't beat his place. The sandwiches are good and for $6-7 you can get an awesome burger or sandwich with 8 toppings...8...that's nuts! It's quick too which is nice and you get free peanuts to eat too. I love he map in the back of he push pins where everyone who has visited is from.
(5)Richard H.
I think the title best burger i have ever eaten, would be a stretch.. But they are very good. I have eaten here a few times and I really like the Bandito burger. For some reason when i am read descriptions, i am drawn to anything that has onion straws on it. From the moment you walk in, you realize this place is set up for self service gorging. No waiters/waitress'.. no frills.. You order, eat from a trough of peanuts, then grab your food and head for an open table. Two beefs with this joint.. Burgers are all cooked to one temperature and the fries are ridiculously over prices. An entire bag of potatoes costs roughly $3... so why is a large fry, that probably contains 2 potatoes at most, $3.99? They are good fries, i will give you that.. i just think that is an excessive price. Bathrooms are always very clean. Parking is abundant.. 2 people, 2 burgers, 1 large fry and 2 drinks.. $20. So its pretty cheap. I don't know if i would say its better than 5Guys. Both places do it differently so i would put them at a tie. Certainly worth eating here if you are in the area.
(4)Heather W.
It was good, but nothing to write home about. Went there for lunch with a coworker. I got a veggie burger (topped with onion straw, pepper jack cheese and guacamole) and fries. Greasy, the way I think it should be.
(3)Frieda W.
LOVE the bread! Has to be my favorite burger joint! Chillie cheese fries are deliciouss!!!!
(5)Alan S.
The review below is what I wrote about my first visit to Five Guys. Why did I copy pasta it here? Because to my tastebuds Five Guys and BBB are virtually the same place. I didn't have to change a word. ____________________________________ I'm afraid my voice joins those who thought it was going to be something special. I was very disappointed--and not because the food was bad as it most absolutely wasn't. It was a perfectly good burger...BUT--and here's the point, NOT good enough to make me go back. Really, I can name a 1/2 dozen places that do burgers better, bud. Sometimes, my friends, the hype is just hype.
(2)Gerri S.
More I-D-Ah's for "S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g Your Dining Dollar" The Wonders of just ONE Brown Bag Beef Burger 1. Will feed a family of six, with yummy leftovers to snack on later. 2. For you "singles", can be eaten over 4 to 5 days. (Remember to refrigerate!) 3. A dinner-sized plastic plate and a colorful festive paper napkin to cover, and you're ready for that pot luck picnic! Done! (Pre-slice into wedges.) 4. Caring is sharing---and there's enough for even multi-pet households. Treat them---they'll love you for it! 5. With some creative de-construction---and just a few more pennies---transform into a mound of Spaghetti Bolognese AND a big skillet of Ham- burger Helper. (You choose the variety.) Save huge tasty bun for stock. Enjoy ! IDA STEWART .
(4)Holly N.
One fantastic Yelp find I didn't even know we were looking for. I thought it would be off the beaten path, but it ended up being in a mall... a slight surprise for this girl, but I went with it. The burgers were really good! A small one'll do ya OK... I believe they refer to it as a "junior." I went for the shrimp burger (no beef!) and it was really good. The fries were also decent and large enough to split for sure. Apparently there are only two locations at the moment, but I could easily see this place having dreams of franchising. The staff was friendly and the decor was a bit kitschy but it had some genuine Midwest charm. I dug it.
(4)Greg B.
Eat here at least once a month. The Mcdaddy is probably one of the best burgers I have ever had. Their fries are also very good and they always give you a ton of them. Highly recommend eating here.
(5)Kristen M.
I agree with Vy. Our family has been ordering from here regularly since they opened. Portion sizes are down, prices are up, and poor customer service by management. There are too many competitors around to bother with this place anymore even though we like the food. We'll be trying Five Guys for the first time tonight.
(1)Kris P.
'Tis an okay joint. Burgers are good. Greasy but good. Toppings are nice. Its like the unnecessary mercedes compared to 5 guys, efficient 1980 beemer. There is a very good burger with avocado on it. And the greasy fries with vinegar is a great munchies solution.
(3)Rodney W.
On my quest to try all the great burgers of Cleveland, I stopped at Brown Bag Burger today after buying some new clothes down the block at K&G. I ordered The Original, fries, and fruit punch. The fresh-cut fries were really good with vinegar sprinkled on them. The burger was delicious! It had cheese, tomato, lettuc, onions, and two 1/2 lb patties. Yum! It's not the best burger in Cleveland, but it was very good. I'm really interested in trying some of the other sandwiches on the menu like the veggie burger and the shrimp burger. I saw a bucket of peanuts, but I didn't eat any. Recommend!
(4)Benjamin S.
The Burger's here are REALLY good. My only critique would be the awkward workers. Not that they're bad, just very weirdly quiet and seemed like when we came in they didn't expect anyone to come in and were just....awkward. Decor is simple and the walls have random messages on them that are kind of funny to read while you wait. All in all, if you want a burger that is cheap and WAY better than a fast-food burger. Go here!
(4)Jesco D.
Brown Bag is by far the best. They offer far more than 5 Guys and have better tasting food. I like that the very expansive topping choices are available. During busy lunch/dinner the wait is well worth it. If you order to-go the food holds up well on the way home, fries remain crispy, bum not soggy and wet, etc. Brown Bag rules.
(5)Bill J.
I think a 5 star rating from this vegetarian says something about BBB. I go with my wife, friend, and daughter a couple times a month for Sunday lunch. The veggie burger done Bandito style is SO good. As is the concoction I make of cheese and Frank's Red Hot sauce for my fries. And I should mention that the Frank's flows from a giant endless pump!
(5)Vy L.
Wow this place has taken a huge nose dive. My husband, son, and I went here for dinner tonight. We have been a fan of Brown Bag for years and was really looking forward to dining here. When we arrived, the peanuts were almost gone. The heat was on so low, I couldn't feel my fingers. Our burgers which used to be huge are now disappointingly small. You couldn't even see the burger through the bun. We ordered the new sweet potato fries and they were awful. Again, really small - I counted 18 fries. 18 fries for $2.29. When I asked the manager about this, he dismissed me and said, "they are prepackaged this way" and "nothing we can do". So much for fresh food - prepackaged?? We will not be returning again. What a shame.
(1)Regina S.
In terms of a fast food burger joint, this gets 4 stars. It's obviously much better than a mcdonalds or Burger King, but doesn't quite compete with higher-end burger joints. So I am basing my 4 star review comparing these burgers to other fast good chains. I got the macdaddy double burger, as I always do here. It's the refined version of a Big Mac. While you wait for them to make your burger (not very long, think Panera waiting time) you can chomp on some peanuts. Solid fast food joint (no drive thru), solid burger.
(4)Julie J.
Excellent! Friendly staff, quick service, fresh ingredients, good prices, and great burgers! This is as close as you can get to home-grilled burgers, they make the food right there for you. My favorite is the All American Burger and sweet potato fries. Highly recommend! The decor is fun too! Great atmosphere :)
(5)Nancy J.
One of the best places to get a great burger hands down. Every time I've gone there it has been consistently good!
(5)Nick O.
It's a slightly better than five guys experience. The fries are similar except you can get a side of cheese which is excellent. The garlic mayo is awesome as well. Highly enjoyed it.
(5)Melissa S.
I've been here a couple of times now and the bandito and fries has yet to disappoint! Family friendly, delicious food, fun atmosphere, reasonably priced. The local fish sandwich (deal during lent) was very good as well! Will definitely frequent this place.
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