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Brown Bag Burger
Category: Restaurants Burgers Burgers [Edit]
25853 Brookpark RdNorth Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 801-1122
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
27 reviews for Brown Bag Burger
Review Highlights
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"Well worth the drive from anywhere in Cleveland." In 6 reviews -
"I also brought a side of fresh cut fries." In 2 reviews -
"If you like Five Guys, you'll love Brown Bag Burger." In 3 reviews
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27 reviews in English
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Review from Jordan K.
1/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
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... -
Review from Richard H.
Cleveland, OH
3/5/2012
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. -
Review from 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.Listed in: The Cleve
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Review from Murray R.
3/5/2012
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.
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Review from Cle K.
Cleveland, OH
1/8/2012
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
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Review from Steven S.
North Olmsted, OH
11/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
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. -
Review from Rodney W.
7/30/2011
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!Listed in: Hamburgers!
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Review from Dick S.
5/16/2011
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. -
Review from melanie l.
Cleveland, OH
3/18/2012
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.
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Review from Scotty Z.
8/16/2010
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 ;-) -
Review from Jessica B.
Cleveland, OH
11/14/2011
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!
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Review from Joyce P.
9/15/2011
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: http://juliainclevelan...
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Review from Mike P.
Broadview Heights, OH
6/26/2009
Located at the end of a long strip mall, the interior is rather interesting- its a farm and farmer theme! The walls are covered in drawings of the farm and farmer theme, the farm and farmer related knickknacks, and the HUGE cow statue which is named "Brown Bag Betty". All tasteful and fun, though very different from what Ive seen at any made to order burger place.
Were not in Kansas nor Nebraska nor Western Ohio. *Cuts the politics talk* :=P
Regardless of the decor, the place was clean, inside and outside.
Service was friendly, though the guy cashier seemed a bit spaced out and didn't catch on that this was my first visit to this place. The staff in the kitchen were energetic and probably on fire and know how to make a good product!
I brought "The Original"- a half pound double burger with sauteed onions, mayo, American cheese, tomato and lettuce, all on a lightly toasted bun. Big in size and flavor, and cooked to order. Fresh, Very fresh. Some may say greasy, but what can you do? This beats any "fast food" burger, 47 hands down!
I also brought a side of fresh cut fries. The taste, texture and appearance all says "fresh cut". Real fries. Not that frozen crap at the fast food places. Best of all, each table has a bottle of malt vinegar which you can flavor the fresh cut fries with. That is, if you like that kind of thing! :=P
Fresh burgers and fresh cut potato fries, and never frozen!
There is a long list of cold and hot toppings, as well as sauces and spreads, which you can add on the burger for free. Extra cheese comes with a price.
For the vegetarians, there is a "Burger No Burger" which is a burgerless burger!
This burger was so big that it's also my dinner. Its been almost three hours and I'm still full.
I'd like to see more locations in the Cleveland area. Looks like Five Guys Burgers has serious competition! :=P -
Review from Bert W.
Cleveland, OH
8/4/2010
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. -
Review from Jim P.
Cleveland, OH
5/10/2007
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. -
Review from Jason C.
Shaker Heights, OH
4/19/2008
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. -
Review from Tam V.
3/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
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.
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Review from 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.
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Review from Terinee B.
Washington, DC
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!
Listed in: Great Grub!, Food 4 Exotic Palates!
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7/28/2010
I had the shrimp burger and it was AWESOME!!! My husband had the "Godfather" (beef) burger. It was… Read more »
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Review from P W.
Cleveland, OH
10/19/2008
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.
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Review from Heather B.
Avon, OH
10/28/2009
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!
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Review from creeva m.
Ashland, OH
2/10/2009
One of my favorite burger places in the Cleveland Area
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Review from Adam L.
North Olmsted, OH
7/30/2011
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.
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Review from Devi O.
Cleveland, OH
12/7/2008
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!
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Review from Tom F.
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
10/27/2008
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.
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Review from Adam S.
Shaker Heights, OH
4/7/2011 3 Check-ins Here
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.
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Review from Bernard P.
Savannah, GA
1/21/2010
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.
