The Brown Bag – American
This sun-drenched neighborhood haunt hums with the energy of a perfect morning, where the aroma of sizzling eggs and toasted sourdough invites guests to savor a soulful start to the day. Vibrant avocado toasts and garden-fresh omelets share the table with overstuffed breakfast burritos and pressed paninis, blending wholesome ingredients with the comforting warmth of a classic kitchen. It is a welcoming retreat where every plate, from the colorful crunch of a power bowl to the savory richness of a farmer’s breakfast, celebrates the simple joy of a meal made with heart.
1099, 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20005-3419 +12024080777 https://brownbagonline.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Brown Bag
Dairy-Free at The Brown Bag
The Brown Bag in Washington has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Omelet, Go Vegan Wrap and Malibu Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Brown Bag
The Brown Bag in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Brown Bag
The Brown Bag in Washington has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including San Fran Panini, Garden Omelet and Love at 1st Bite. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Brown Bag
The Brown Bag in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Barbeque Chicken Salad and Greek Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Brown Bag
The Brown Bag in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Swing's Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Brown Bag
The Brown Bag in Washington has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Swing's Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Brown Bag
The Brown Bag in Washington has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Go Vegan Wrap, Deep River Chips and Pepsi Products. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Brown Bag
The Brown Bag in Washington has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including San Fran Panini, Garden Omelet and Yogurt Granola Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Brown Bag
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Steakhouse Salad | 40.5 g | 68.3 g |
| Fall Harvest Salad | 123.1 g | 63.6 g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Bowl | 0 g | 59.9 g |
| Yogurt Granola Bowl | 83.2 g | 54.7 g |
| El Camino Bowl | 48.6 g | 52 g |
| Remember the Alamo | 43.4 g | 50.4 g |
| Big Boy Breakfast Burrito | 62.5 g | 50.2 g |
| Seoul Bowl | 41.1 g | 46.2 g |
| Cosmos Chicken | 39.7 g | 43.6 g |
| Greek Omelet | 11.1 g | 43.3 g |
| Miss Mae's Cajun Cobb Salad | 6.1 g | 42.8 g |
| Barbeque Chicken Salad | 17.7 g | 41 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- The Classic Breakfast Sandwich - $5.1: Eggs, Cheddar & Smoked Bacon. Served on choice of bread, bagel, wrap, English muffin or croissant Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast - $3.9: Open faced multigrain toast, smashed avocado, hardboiled egg, everything spice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Big Boy Breakfast Burrito - $6.75: Egg, potatoes, black beans, cheddar jack cheese, tomato, onion on whole wheat wrap Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- San Fran Panini - $3.9: Egg Whites, Avocado, Tomato, Swiss Cheese on Grilled Multigrain Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Yogurt Granola Bowl - $4: Greek plain yogurt, fresh fruit, house-made granola and honey drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Greek Omelet - $2.9: Spinach, Red Onion, Tomatoes & Feta Cheese. Served with homefries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Garden Omelet - $2.2: Spinach, Onion, Mushrooms & Tomatoes. Served with homefries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Malibu Omelet - $1.5: Egg whites, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and avocado. Served with homefries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Farmer's Breakfast - $6: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Homefries, Sliced Fruit & Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Power Bowl - $5.2: Quinoa, two fried eggs, avocado, sriracha sauce drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Scramble - $6.5: Three scrambled eggs, mushrooms, red & green peppers, spinach, feta cheese. Served with toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Soups
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $4.5: Classic chicken noodle Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Basil Bisque - $4.5: Roasted tomato and basil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Chicken Orzo - $4.5: Chicken, orzo, lemon Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Chicken Enchilada - $4.5: Spicy chicken enchilada soup Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Apollo Salad - $4.4: Romaine, Quinoa, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion and Greek Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Remember the Alamo - $6.9: House Mix Greens, Cilantro, Chicken, Jack & Cheddar, Tomatoes, Avocado, BBC Relish, House-Made Tortilla Chips & Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbeque Chicken Salad - $6.6: Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Avocado, BBC Relish, Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Cilantro, Fried Onions, Ranch Dressing & BBQ Drizzle Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miss Mae's Cajun Cobb Salad - $7.9: Romaine, Blackened Chicken, Avocado, Egg, Tomato, Bacon, Bleu Cheese, Green Onion & Spicy Chipotle Ranch Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Falafel Salad - $5.4: Baby organic spinach, romaine, baked falafel, grape tomato, pickled onion, feta, garlic hummus, cucumber, carrots, Greek yogurt & dill dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bayou Chicken Caesar - $5.7: Romaine, Parmesan, Blackened Chicken, Tomatoes, House-Made Croutons and Caesar Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $8.5: Romaine, Blackened Chicken Breast, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Bacon, Red Onion, Celery, Tomatoes, Ranch Dressing with Hot Sauce Drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steakhouse Salad - $6.7: Romaine, Grilled Steak, Red and Green Peppers, Red Onion, Blue Cheese, Red Bliss Potatoes, Almonds, Fried Onions & House Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fall Harvest Salad - $6.8: Romaine, Mesculin, Baby Spinach, Roasted Chicken, Crisp Apples, Red Grapes, Walnuts, Blue Cheese Crumbles with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Café Med - $3.5: Spicy baked falafel, feta, red peppers, pickled onion, Greek yogurt & dill, in multigrain wrap Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roma - $6.4: Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomato, Basil-Pesto, on Ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Chicken Sandwich - $6.6: Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Baby Spinach, Fresh Mozzarella, Chipotle Mayo on Flatbread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $4.9: Spicy chicken breast, bleu cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato on ciabatta Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cosmos Chicken - $5.2: Grilled Chicken, Feta Cheese, Spinach, Garlic Aioli, Olive Spread, Roasted Red Peppers on Flatbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Reuben - $7: Roasted Turkey Breast, Sauerkraut, Swiss, Russian Dressing on Rye Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Burrito - $8.1: Blackened chicken, rice, jack cheddar cheese, black beans, lettuce, tomato, spicy ranch dressing in wheat tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Finley's Steak Sandwich - $7.6: Steak, Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Baby Spinach, Horseradish Mayo on Baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Left Bank Chicken Salad Sandwich - $4.3: Roasted Tarragon Chicken Salad, Lettuce and Tomato on Baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Let's Go Clubbin' - $7.5: Roasted turkey, black forest ham, bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomato & dijonnaise wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Apple Turkey - $6.9: Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast, Bacon, Swiss, Russian Dressing, Coleslaw on N.Y. Rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Love at 1st Bite - $4.5: Albacore Tuna Salad, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion on Multigrain Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Go Vegan Wrap - $3.5: Cucumber, red peppers, carrots, cilantro, pickled onion, garlic hummus, romaine, wholewheat wrap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali Club - $7.9: Herb Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato, Garlic Aioli on Country Sourdough Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Mediterranean Bowl - $3.1: Quinoa topped with Spinach, Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Grape Tomato, Feta, Greek Yogurt Dill Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Camino Bowl - $5.7: Brown Rice topped with Chicken, Roasted Corn, Black Beans, Grape Tomato, Cilantro, Cheddar & Jack, Tortilla Strips, topped with Lime-Sour Cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milano Bowl - $5.1: Brown Rice, Pesto Chicken, Spinach, Tomato, Fresh Basil, Kalamata Olives, Parmesan, Pesto Drizzle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - $7.5: Brown Rice, Chicken, Sweet Corn, Red Onion, Carrots, Broccoli, Peanuts, Crispy Onions, Cilantro and Teriyaki Sauce Drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seoul Bowl - $4: Brown Rice, Quinoa, Sauteed Shrimp, Carrots, Avocado, Green Onions, Pickled Ginger, Sesame Seeds, Korean BBQ Drizzle Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangkok Bowl - $5.75: Rice Noodles, Thai Red Curry Sauce, Carrots, Scallions, Red & Green Peppers, Basil, Lime Wedge Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Pepsi Products - $2.5: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- San Pellegrino - $3: Assorted flavors
- Dr. Brown's Soda - $2.5: Assorted flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Small Batch Lemonades - $3.5: Lemonade, Strawberry, Half and Half, Cranberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Iced Tea - $3: Assorted Iced Teas
- Swing's Coffee - $2.75: Coffee and Iced Coffee Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $4.5: 16oz fresh juice
Extras
- Brownies - $2.5: Fresh baked brownies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cookies - $2: Assorted cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Deep River Chips - $1.75: Assorted potato chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The Brown Bag
- Is The Brown Bag dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Brown Bag has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Omelet, Go Vegan Wrap and Malibu Omelet.
- What can I eat at The Brown Bag on a dairy-free diet?
- Garden Omelet, Go Vegan Wrap and Malibu Omelet carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Brown Bag have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Go Vegan Wrap and Deep River Chips.
- Is The Brown Bag gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Brown Bag?
- Steakhouse Salad, at roughly 68.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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