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    Brown Bag Sandwich Co, Restaurant in New York City
    Restaurant

    Brown Bag Sandwich Co

    Greenwich Village, New York City

    Restaurant in New York City, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $20–30per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Brown Bag Sandwich Co is worth it for a quick Greenwich Village lunch when a standard deli sandwich feels too basic but a sit-down meal is too much. Go for the chopped Italian hero or chopped turkey club, expect casual counter service, and treat it as a smart solo or grab-and-go stop rather than a lingering meal.

    About Brown Bag Sandwich Co

    Brown Bag Sandwich Co is a New York City venue focused on chopped New York deli sandwiches. The draw is direct: a casual setting, a $20 per person price point, and a menu centered on deli-style sandwiches.

    The core idea is chopped deli sandwich construction. Instead of treating the sandwich only as stacked ingredients, Brown Bag Sandwich Co is focused on chopped New York deli sandwiches, including the Chopped Italian hero, the Chopped turkey club, and classic NYC deli sandwiches. That makes it best understood as a focused sandwich stop in New York City.

    Choose it for chopped deli sandwiches, not a formal meal

    The order should stay focused on the signatures. The Chopped Italian hero and Chopped turkey club are the clearest named dishes, while classic NYC deli sandwiches round out the known offering. This is a casual choice rather than a dress-up dining plan.

    Chef-owner Antonio Barbieri is a Michelin-star chef and owner. The appeal is that Brown Bag Sandwich Co applies that chef-led identity to a casual chopped deli sandwich concept. It should be judged on that basis: a New York City sandwich stop with a specific deli-sandwich focus, not as a fine-dining restaurant.

    Best use case: casual sandwiches in New York City

    Plan around the confirmed basics. Brown Bag Sandwich Co is casual, priced at $20 per person, and centered on chopped New York deli sandwiches. It is a good fit when the goal is a direct, sandwich-focused meal rather than a long or formal restaurant experience.

    Hours are Monday–Friday, 10:30 am–8:00 pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 10:30 am–6:30 pm, as of July 2026. Dress code is casual. For planning, use those hours and the $20 per person price point as the most reliable practical details.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 10:30 AM–8 PM · Tuesday: 10:30 AM–8 PM
    Location
    218 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012
    Website
    brownbagny.com/greenwich-village
    Phone
    (646) 707-3409

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Casual, fast-casual sandwich shop with limited counter seating, geared toward NYU students and neighborhood locals grabbing quick chopped deli sandwiches for lunch or dinner.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyCasualTrendy

    Best For

    SoloAfter WorkCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

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    Street Scene

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Counter Service
    Meal Pacing
    Quick Bite
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Comfort cooking
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Counter dining
    Drinks Focus
    Beer, Wine, Soft drinks
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
    Opened
    2024

    Signature Dishes

    • Chopped Italian hero
    • Chopped turkey club
    • Classic NYC deli sandwiches
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    Getting there
    218 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    10:30 AM–8 PM
    Tuesday
    10:30 AM–8 PM
    Wednesday
    10:30 AM–8 PM
    Thursday
    10:30 AM–8 PM
    Friday
    10:30 AM–8 PM
    Saturday
    10:30 AM–6:30 PM
    Sunday
    10:30 AM–6:30 PM

    Location

    218 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012 · Directions

    (646) 707-3409

    brownbagny.com/greenwich-village

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at Brown Bag Sandwich Co?

    Start with the chopped New York deli sandwiches. Signatures include the Chopped Italian hero, the Chopped turkey club, and classic NYC deli sandwiches.

    What should I wear to Brown Bag Sandwich Co?

    Wear casual clothes. The dress code for Brown Bag Sandwich Co is casual.

    Is Brown Bag Sandwich Co good for solo dining?

    The casual dress code, $20 per person price point, and sandwich-focused menu make it easy to consider for a simple meal in New York City.