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Brown Bag Cafe--Kirkland in Kirkland is a three star American restaurant. Check out this affordable place in the Kirkland area. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast and brunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
First off: Yes, the portions here are gigantic. The breakfast I had the other day was pretty good, the lunch I just had was mediocre at best.But I realized what the reason is: They have very fresh,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huuuuge breakfast portions...one meal enough for three people! Food was tasty. Great service. We got a table on a busy Sunday morning in 10 minutes.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a solid standby for breakfast that is near my home and that i have frequently frequented. The food is always good and sometimes great. The service is usually pretty good and I only recently...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have been here twice (I try to give a place a second chance if they blew it once---big mistake this time!) Our first visit was HORRIBLE when we ordered the special peach/cream stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid breakfast spot. They serve monster portions and you don't leave hungry. I got the "lighter fare" french toast and it was still a ton of food. Their skillets are really good and they also make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brown Bag is a bit of a tradition to a group of my friends; any time we have a long weekend event coming up we get up early to have some early morning breakfast. These Brown Bag outings are something...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was early for a business appointment last Thursday, so decided to stop for breakfast. The hostess and wait staff were both fast and courteous, just had the sausage and eggs, both were properly cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are BIG BIG BIG... we went home with a bunch of leftovers. We had the omelette and it was good. I haven't tried their pancake and look forward to trying it next time I'm there.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge portions. I have heard some people complain of how big the portions are but I don't know that language. I have been there for breakfast mainly when I need an extra large portion to soak up the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If there is nowhere else to eat eating here is probably going to be okay. A lot of people really really really like this place (I would guess it is because of the ridiculously huge portions) I am more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a Brown Bag CafA� addict. Not as much as I once was, when they had a Redmond shop (closed Jan 28, 2008...Addicts remember important dates), but I get out there when I am in the neighborhood. What...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place had a nice feel, very much what I expected, and I got a burger and fries. The burger was gigantic! Very good. I want to come here again soon.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was definitely unimpressed with this place. I went for breakfast with a friend who likes the place and I have no idea why she liked it. I ordered hot chocolate to drink and even it was bad!
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Really good fresh foods but expect to share a plate or have leftovers for days! Most food are made there and cooked fresh when you order. Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BANANA-PECAN PANCAKES.I LOVE pancakes, but only if they are fluffy, buttery, and not overcooked. I also LOVE breakfast. The banana-pecan pancakes are made with fresh slices of banana and a ton of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd go back for the louisiana hot links plate because I'm a sucker for spicy food!
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read a lot of reviews about this place, and I have to agree on the gigantic size portion of their meal, which is huge, but packed with flavor. The main problem all their meal comes with a pound of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They serve enough food for two meals. Honestly, I wish the portions were smaller. The pros, the food is fresh and of good quality. They serve it quickly and the wait staff are good. The coffee is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's no schmancy brunch on the waterfront, but it's no Denny's Grand Slam either (no offense if you're a Denny's fan). If what you are looking for is a HEARTY breakfast to fill your belly after a hard...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disregard what Riss J. said. Size matters. Always. Went here on my most recent trip back to Seattle. Food was good (other than the hashbrowns, which didn't impress me much... thus the -1 star)......
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, my lordy! On our culinary quest to eat phenomenal food in the Northwest, this place was recommended by some friends who used to live in the area. We drove an hour to the Redmond location, only to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry dudes, but loading up a plate with mushy hashbrowns (not even shredded, just sort of mashed and a little bit fried but mostly just disgusting) and then slopping some egg-type entree into a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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A group of friends and I have been eating at the Brown Bag Cafe every Sunday morning for 4 years (except Holidays). Even after 4 years we haven't even given a thought to finding a new place to meet ev...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! There's not many good Breakfast places in Kirkland, this one blows all of them out of the water! Been going there for years, great service with a smile, I've never had a bad meal....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! We went on a Monday at noon and the place was packed, but it was only a short wait and they were able to seat us in less than 10 mins. The menu has a lot of tasty choices - we ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone on a diet should avoid this place like the plague! The servings here are so big that you will have some food to take home. That's at least two days at the gym to make your pants fit again!But...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't noticed, I like to lick my plates when finished with my meals, but because the portions are ENORMOUS here, I'll just have to settle with licking my fingers. First and foremost-- this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If money and heart attacks did not exist, I'd eat here every meal.LOVED it! I was pretty hungry, so we wanted something that will fill a person up. We were not disappointed. It was a little $$ for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like brownbag, it isn't what Redmond Brown Bag was in terms of cozy-homecooked-atmosphere but it is one of the most "solid" Breakfast joints on the Eastside for sure. I also cannot argue in any way...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's got all of the dishes (countless American breakfasts that you have come to know and love) that can feed King Kong, and the services and prices to make this worthy of a visit. Beware: the wait is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only ever at the Brown Bag on Sunday mornings, and I love that for every two tables of families enjoying a post-church meal there is at least one table of hungover 20somethings in hoodies and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
walked in for the first time just the other day. it was quite a drive for an early lunch/late breakfast but well worth the drive from issaquah. the first thing i thought walking into the establishment...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a fun place to eat. Their sandwiches are great. But sometimes there's a long wait, which I'm not a big fan of.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Contrary to what most reviews have said about long wait times- we actually lucked out and waited only 15, not bad for a super-busy Sunday. This was our first time eating here and I have to say, this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you have low blood sugar and don't want to wait for 45 minutes for a table on the weekend, just continue on to the Shari's in back of Brown Bag. People will be spilling out of Brown Bag onto the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place, I really did. Again on local advice, Brown Bag (which closed in Redmond I was told) is the best local spot for breakfast. Maybe with your old college buddys in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually a little bit better then the 3 star rating. When you see The Brown Bag from the outside you would think it's a mom and pop greasy spoon with a waitress that greeted you with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The concept of a brown bag makes me think of taking my lunch to school. If I took these portions to school, I'd have a sore arm from carrying it and be the fat kid that always gets picked on.Oh...and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good place to go for brunch. reasonable price. their ham and cheese omlet is excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time, someone mentioned we should go here, thank GOD we ended up on Camano Island instead. Had i stuck with that original diversionary tactic of the day, I may never have ended up here....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good place if you feel like a nice full breakfast. Probably better for the fact there are not many good breakfast places around.The service is decent most of the time and the food is good. It can be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First thing: Is there anyone working here who is over the age of 20? All I saw was about 7 young girls serving and hosting. This could be good for business though. Our server was very sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I approve of the Brown Bag. When I had visited the area before I moved here, this was one of the few breakfast spots that I went to, and I have to admit that it was a motivational factor into moving...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Homestyle breakfast place. They also have a lunch menu, but I've only been here for the breakfast. The portions are huge, the prices are reasonable, and the food is good. They have thick sliced bacon....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sugar. Overload.But how could anyone resist bananas foster cinnamon bun French toast? Anyone? Anyone?Not me.I feel slightly sick now as sugar courses through my veins. Slightly dirty, as though I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good. a bit overrated. i'd rather hit Coastal Kitchen for breaky. this is your typical greasy traditional breaky- the location in Redmond is a tad smaller and homier*?big portions but then again-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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be prepared to gorge yourself and then still end up taking home a heavy box...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will start this review off by firmly stating that you need to get there early! Preferably before 9:00. I got there a little after 10:00 am and the line was out the door! The wait took about 45 mins...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you want HUGE breakfast and don't care about quality, this is the place to go. It definitely emphasizes quantity over quality.My cinnamon french toasts were soaked with too much syrup. (Not sure...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thought my first time at the Brown Bag was memorable enough for me to take my sons and future daughter-in-law to this morning. I thought because my kids are giants they could appreciate a place like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its good and the portions Damn!Good all American food with a kick. And by kick i mean they have some very tasty spicy dishes. Everyone is so friendly and its not that expensive. I have been to this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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I love this place!! The food is home made and great no matter what I order. Burgers on the fresh baked buns are amazing. Buns baked right there.... I mean crazy. The service is always with a snil...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm forced to travel across the lake--and let me emphasize the term 'forced'-- there isn't much on the East side that is worth the drive, the aggravation at the moronic layout of streets (why...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good breakfasts here. Nothing fancy and great place to bring the whole family. Nothing too spectacular but a good solid place for breakfast (or lunch). Tip: ask for a box when you order, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten at brown bag cafe once- about 2 weeks ago. I probably won't have the opportunity to eat here again; but if I did, I would.There are a few things I really appreciate about a place like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The "oversize" you are getting, is what is cheep to produce - potatoes, bread and pancakes. Neither of which were worth mentioning. I would rather go someplace where they offered me smaller portions...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with Jessi - talk about oversized portions! This place gets CRAZY packed during weekend breakfasts - the Saturday I was here was no exception. Classic "all american" menu with huge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there was a time i was frequenting this brown bag every other sunday or so. brown bag is the ultimate breakfast chain joint in my book for its food and amount of hash browns. seriously. could a lady...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at Brown Bag about 5.5 hours ago, and I am STILL not hungry, not even in the slightest.I ordered the Eggs Benedict Croissant, "San Juan" style - meaning with smoked salmon instead of Ham and it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It has been years since I ate at a Brown Bag...I made a visit to the Kirkland location today. I ordered the Apple Sausage Breakfast. It was sever with 4 apple sausage links, a bucketful of hashbrowns,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I wouldn't typically order a quesedilla at a place like this...but there was jus so much to choose from I panicked and ordered the 'dilla.Much to my surprise....it was great! They pack it full of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the slow service, but the food is worth the wait. Gigantic portions and yummy breakfast. The food is the same as the Redmond branch, although I found it a bit less greasy. If you like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day I was a server at the Brown Bag Cafe. It is not only a great place to eat but a fantastic place to work. The management trusts the staff so if ever there is something wrong, the Brown...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was really really slow during the lunch that we went here. The turkey sandwich I had was decent, nothing spectacular. I wasn't super impressed with the place, but I'd give it a second...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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Well, I agree with everyone that the food is pretty good, and the portions are ridiculously big, but the service at this restaurant is AWFUL!! I have been to this place a few times, and every time I h...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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The Brown Bag Cafe in Kirkland is a wonderful place to go whether by yourself or with those that you love. They have plenty of seating and in the Summer they open their patio up for dining in the sun!...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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I have been here a handful of times for breakfast. Everything I have had has been good, but the oatmeal is delicious! Now, everytime I go I order the Oatmeal. It also comes with two peices of fresh homemade...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Giant portions, good food. They also have a large dining area so usually not a wait. The cinnamon roll french toast is excellent.I went there Feb 07 on a weekend and was disappointed though. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If your stomach is gnawing at your backbone, this is the place to get a fill up. The portions are HUGE and could feed a family in Bangledesh for a month. Meal costs are moderate but you will likely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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Came in on a Sunday afternoon and from the start the customer service was TERRIBLE. We sat down within 10 minutes which was good however our waiter provided terrible service. He took our order, no greeting...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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If you're looking for great food, then this is a super place to get breakfast. If you like a HUGE amount of really good food, then this is the place for you! They only serve breakfast and lunch, and t...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Brown bag cafe in kirkland is a more down south home style type of food... Its very large helpings of food, imagine claim jumper but for breakfast! The hash browns are huge and spiced very nicely! sau...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Very good food and really big portions. It is hard to explain just how much food you get here, but I am a 220 lb man and I have never been able to finish my meal. The food is very tasty here and the p...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Let me start off my saying the servings are HUGE. Even the smaller portions are pretty large. If you have a big appetite try the Big Mike (and if you can finish it -- you're my hero!) The kinda crumm...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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My family and I went there for a late Sunday morning breakfast. We walked in and were standing there for at least five minutes without even a hello from any employees, even though the hostess stared at me at...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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This little cafe, locally owned is a great place for a good meal. The restaurant itself doesn't have much to boast in the way of looks, but that's not why the regulars come to this little cafe. The menu is its...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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Brown Bag has large portions, home made breads, and long weekend waits! The offer daily specials that sound delicious. Their portions could probably feed 3 people! My favorite thing about Brown Bag is that...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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This is a great place if you have a huge appetite or a hungry crowd. The food is excellent, their sandwiches are HUGE and on fresh homemade bread. Their french toast and hashbrowns, pancakes, cinnamon rolls...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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This morning marked my first visit to the Brown Bag Cafe in Redmond, WA. I ordered the Apple Cinnamon sausage breakfast and it was wonderful. My husband had the Eggs Benedict and again two thumbs up. We had...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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The Brown Bag Cafe has perhaps the best sandwiches in all of Seattle. They have generous portions, made on the spot. Its like bringing a home made lunch but better. My favorite is turkey and avocado.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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Brown Bag Cafe is a popular breakfast place. Beware the long lines, but they are worth the wait. This location has charming decorations from the days of the early settlers. PROS: Good food, large portions,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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Okay food but not worth the wait - at least for Sunday brunch. We've been there twice Sunday morning and left exasperated by the delay and chaos. And the overworked servers don't make u for it, either. Food's...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2003
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Went to have breakfast on the recommendation of a friend (who actually suggested the Redmond location). 10 minute wait for a table at 10AM on Sunday which is pretty good. As we were waiting 10 minutes to place...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2003
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Portions at Brown Bag are out of control! Bring your friends, and an empty stomach, or you won't be able to enjoy all the cafe has to offer. Breakfast is the best option; although lunch is also good. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2003
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My wife and I absolutely love breakfast here. When we have out of town guests, we always bring them here for breakfast. We don't even live on the Eastside. The food is so good that the 20 minute drive and 40...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2002
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Really good food. Felt like I was at home again.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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I've gone a number of times on the weekend mornings and while you usually end up waiting for 10-15 minutes for a table, the generous servings are worth the wait. Most orders will feed two easily. The only...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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Usually crowded on Sundays, seating is as prompt as possible. Fresh coffee available while you wait. Portions are huge but no problem with taking the surplus home. Food is deliciously prepared. Service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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"no sissy food here"...
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