145 reviews

Brown Bag

Name: Brown Bag
Address: Northport, United States
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.8

Northport

9425 Jones Rd, Northport, AL 35473, United States

Southern restaurant (US)

Service Options Dine-in Kerbside pickup Delivery

+1 205-333-0970

About

Brown Bag is a southern restaurant (us) located in Northport, United States. The average rating of this business is 4.80 out of 5 stars based on 145 reviews. The street address of this business is 9425 Jones Rd, Northport, AL 35473, United States. Brown Bag is closed on Sunday and Monday, and other days it is open from 10:30am to 02:00pm.

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Where Brown Bag is located at?: Brown Bag is located at 9425 Jones Rd, Northport, AL 35473, United States.
What is the contact number of Brown Bag?: The contact number of Brown Bag is +1 205-333-0970

Reviews

5 Kathy S. 24 months ago

Omg! If you like down-home, comfort food then this is the place. It is an old building that doesn't look like much, but don't let that deter you. The food was amazing, service was so genuinely kind and sweet. One doesn't find genuineness in today's society. Now, if you want super fast service then this isn't the place. The restaurant is family owned and run with good ole hospitality and tasty food. Take your time, have a meal, and chat with friends/family. We were a family of 6 with everyone getting different orders. There wasn't anything that wasn't liked. Yummy!!! Prices are ridiculously inexpensive - truthfully, I don't know how they can afford such low prices.
Needless to say, it was an excellent stop and we'll definitely be back.

5 brandi pate 20 months ago

Brown bag is such special place. Its small very modest located off the beaten path with just a few people doing everything and serving everyday food BUT somehow its captured the hearts of everyone that has been there. I get so excited to go there for lunch it seems simple but it's better than most!

5 lswilson 31 months ago

Today I allowed my son to decide where we were going to eat. And he chose the Brown Bag. Let me tell you, he made the right choice!!!! I ordered the catfish sandwich with a side order of fried green tomatoes. My son ordered chicken and dumplings with a side of macaroni and cheese. This place did not disappoint. Our server Ms. Phyllis was wonderful, kind, and patient. The food was served fresh and it was absolutely delectable. The prices were reasonable.
I can't wait to visit again.

5 Victoria Evans 20 months ago

Y'all. The BROWN BAG Restaurant in Northport AL is SO good. Catfish, ribs, fried green tomatoes, field peas, greens, lemon pie... everything is fresh and wonderful. And the owners are the best part! So friendly and welcoming. Old school cozy, calm southern historic charm. If you have never been-- give them a try! Feels a little like the Northport Community Center hosting the Waysider plus original Dreamland. ???????????? Highly recommend!

5 TᗩᖇᗩᔕIᑎE 21 months ago

Best fried catfish around. There’s none better in Northport or Tuscaloosa. The ribs are good too. Friendly staff always make you feel welcome.

5 Trae McGill 67 months ago

Do not leave Tuscaloosa without stopping at Brown Bag. Bring an appetite and extra cash to tip an outstanding and overly accommodating staff.
Catfish, fried green tomatoes, and turnips left no room for dessert unfortunately. I also tried the chicken and dumplings and a rib or two.
Hole in the wall and my kinda place.

4 Bailey 43 months ago

We visited the Brown Bag after being curious about it for quite some time. We had a lovely lunch there!

You can smell the delicious smoke from outside the restaurant. It'll stick with you, too, after you leave. :)
Walking in, the seating/ordering was a bit confusing. We stood around for 2-3 minutes wondering if we should order at the counter before being told we could sit anywhere we liked. The menus were brought to us shortly afterward. I think this place is mostly attended by regulars, so it's not surprising that the folks there would assume we knew what to do.

My boyfriend and I had chicken and dumplings, lima beans, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, fried catfish, and fried okra, with sweet tea to drink. It sounds like a ton of food, but the portions and prices were reasonable. The lima beans were the bigger, mushier, brown kind, not the tender greener beans that I prefer, but these still had a nice meaty, oniony flavor.

The macaroni and cheese was baked, I think; it had a bit of a crust to it, which I liked a lot. The sweet tea was diabetes-inducing, so I naturally loved it. Cornbread was savory but not too sandy or crumbly. The chicken and dumplings was just a little too mushy, but the flavors were very solid. The fried okra, though, was some of the best I've ever had. Fresh, crispy, and light (as fried food goes!). Catfish was also delicious -- even I liked it, and I usually won't touch fish!

One of the highlights of our visit was the service. There was one particular man with a heavy beard who had one of the most genuine, kind smiles. He was absolutely lovely and it was a pleasure to get to speak with someone so friendly and positive. Check this place out when you're itching for a drive on a sunny day.

5 Lissa D 31 months ago

The staff is really friendly and it feels as if you're visiting family. The food was excellent too. I will definitely be going back.

Business Hours

Friday	10:03am - 02:00pm
Saturday	10:30am - 02:00pm
Sunday	Day off
Monday	Day off
Tuesday	10:30am - 02:00pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 02:00pm
Thursday	10:30am - 02:00pm