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    Homemade soups & chili made fresh everyday

About Us
The Brown Bag boasts a large assortment of  sandwiches, hot delicious homemade soups, and fresh salads made daily.  Your meal is prepared using only the finest local & imported meats, cheeses & breads from Chicago & New York. Check out our daily specials or create your own sandwich or salad.
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Location & Hours
212 West Washington Street
Monticello, IL 61856

217-762-9221

TEMPORARY HOURS OF BUSINESS
Wednesday - Saturday: 11am - 2pm
Begin Taking orders at 9:30am
Closed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
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Message of the Week

 
 

ATTENTION!!! STARTING APRIL 1st!!!

Due to the ongoing "stay at home" order the Brown Bag will host the following hours of business:

  • Wednesday - Saturday: 11:0am-2:00pm
    • Open for delivery and curbside pick up.
    • Delivery areas include Monticello, Bement, White Heath, Cisco and surrounding rural areas.
  • Sunday - Tuesday: CLOSED

To place an order call the Brown Bag after 9:30am. Cash or Credit only. 762-9221

Thank you!!

 
 

Specials

Specials are updated daily at 10:00am
Sandwiches
Sandwich Specials

    • ATTENTION!!! STARTING APRIL 13TH

       

      Starting Monday April 13th, the Brown Bag will be closed temporarily until the shelter in place order is lifted. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support during this time. Stay safe and we hope to see you soon!!

       

    • No Specials!!

       

      Please view our main menu! Thank You!!.

       

Salads
Salad Specials

    • Bonnie's Turkey Salad

       

      Scoop: $4.25

      Bread: $6.95

      Croissant: $7.50

    • Cottage Cheese

       

      price : $2.95

    • Fresh Fruit

       

      price : $4.25

    • Homemade Potato Chips

       

      Try our new homemade potato chips!

      price: $.95

    • Potato Salad

       

      price : $2.95

Soups & Extras
Soup Specials

    • Roll & Butter

       

      Add a delicious Roll & Butter to your order

      Price: $0.60

    • Cheesy Broccoli

       

      Cup: $3.95

      Bowl: $4.95

    • Chili

       

      Homemade Chili made fresh everyday!

      Cup: $3.95

      Bowl: $4.95

 

 

MENU

Sandwiches
Sandwiches

  • Sandwiches

     

    Salami, Fresh Baked Turkey, Bavarian Baked Ham, or Chicago Roast Beef

    Bagel: $5.95

    Bread: $6.95

    Croissant: $7.50

    Half Sandwich: $3.25

    Chips: $0.95

     

    Your choice of

    Cheese:

    American, Swiss, Co-Jack, Cheddar, Provolone
     

    Condiments:

    Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Honey Dijon Mustard, Onions, Cucumbers, Sprouts, Grey Poupon

    Add Avocado: $0.95

     

    Bread or Toast:

    Egg, Wheat, Rye, Sourdough, Onion Roll, Kaiser Roll, Pita Pocket
     

    Bagels:

    Plain & Everything

  • Gluten Free Breads

     

    We now have Gluten Free rolls, bagels and bread! Come try either White, Wheat or Cinnamon Raisin bread and Plain and Everything bagels today! We also sale by the loaf! White: $7.50, Wheat: $7.50, and Bagels: $6.50

  • Lettuce Wraps

     

    Come have your sandwich wrapped with crisp lettuce leaves!


 
Mexican
Mexican

  • Mexican Club

     

    Fresh Baked Turkey and Crisp Bacon stuffed in a Flour Tortilla topped with 1000 Island Dressing and Grated Co-Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Sour Cream, & Tomato.

    price: $6.95

  • Taco Salad

     

    Lettuce, Tomato, Seasoned Ground Beef, Grated Co-Jack Cheese, Salsa, Onions, Sour Cream, Black Olives, Side of Tortilla Chips

    Small: $7.95

    Large: $8.50

  • Burrito

     

    Seasoned Ground Beef, Refried Beans, Onions in a Flour Tortilla Topped with Salsa, Grated Co-Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, Black Olives, Lettuce, & Tomato

    price: $7.25

  • Bev's Burrito

     

    Seasoned Ground Beef, Refried Beans, Onions in a Flour Tortilla Smotherd in our Home Made Chili, Topped with Grated Co-Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, & Black Olives

    price: $8.50

  • Bean Burrito

     

    Refried Beans, Onions in a flour Tortilla Topped with Salsa, Grated Co-Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, Black Olives, Lettuce, & Tomato

    price: $6.95

  • Super Nachos

     

    Tortilla Chips Topped with Seasoned Ground Beef, Salsa, Grated Co-Jack Cheese, Black Olives, Sour Cream, & Tomato

    price: $7.95

For The Kids
PB & J

  • PB & Jelly

     

    Creamy Peanut Butter and grape jelly on white bread

    price: $1.95

  • Cheese Toastie

     

    American cheese on white bread toasted to a gooey goodness

    plain: $1.95

    w/Baked Ham: $2.95

    w/Crispy Bacon: $2.95

  • Cole's Nachos

     

    Kid sized nacho chips, taco meat, covered in grated cojack cheese

    price: $2.95

  • Mac & Cheese

     

    Elbow noodles smoothered in creamy melted cheese

    price: $2.50


       

    Make it a kid's meal!
    Add a small apple juice and small chips

    For only: $1.25 extra

     
Brown Bag Specialties
Brown Bag Specialties

  • Tuna Salad

     

    with Lettuce & Tomato

    Bread: $5.95

    Croissant: $6.95

  • Egg Salad

     

    with Lettuce & Tomato

    Bread: $4.95

    Croissant: $5.95

  • Paula's Bagel

     

    Cream Cheese, Co-Jack Cheese, and Crisp Bacon

    price: $5.95

  • Honey Turkey Club

     

    Honey Turkey, Crisp Bacon, Co-Jack Cheese on Egg Toast with Mayo, Lettuce, & Tomato

    price: $6.95

  • Creamation

     

    Salami, Co-Jack Cheese, Sprouts, Tomato, Italian Dressing & Herb Cream Cheese on a toasted Bagel

    price: $5.95

  • Mary Greene

     

    Fresh Baked Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Cream Cheese, & Butter on a toasted Bagel

    price: $5.95

  • Toasted Bagel

     

    Plain, Butter, Cream Cheese, Herb Cream Cheese

    Plain/Butter: $1.95

    Herb or Cream Cheese: $2.95

  • BLT on Egg Toast

     

    Crisp Bacon on Egg Toast with Mayo, Lettuce and Tomato

    price: $6.95

  • The Veggie

     

    Melted Swiss Cheese, Tomato, Cucumber, Creamy Cole Slaw Topped with Grated Co-Jack Cheese & Lettuce in a Pita Pocket

    price: $6.95

  • The Veggie "2"

     

    Herb Cream Cheese, Co-Jack & Swiss Cheese, Honey Dijon Mustard, Tomato, Cucumber, & Sprouts on a toasted Croissant

    price: $6.95

  • Lite Veggie

     

    Fresh Brocolli and Carrots, Creamy Cole Slaw, Cucumber, Lettuce, & Tomato in a Pita Pocket

    price: $5.95

  • Hot Tuna Boat

     

    Tuna Salad & Gated Co-Jack Cheese on a toasted sub bun

    price: $6.95

  • Health Sandwich

     

    Fresh Baked Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Cucumber, 1000 Island Dressing, Tomato, & Sprouts on Wheat Bread

    price: $6.95

  • The Club

     

    Fresh Baked Turkey, Bavarian Baked Ham, Crisp Bacon, 1000 Island Dressing, Lettuce, & Tomato on toasted Egg Bread

    price: $7.25

  • Honey Berry Roll-Up

     

    Honey Turkey, Crisp Bacon, Grated Co-Jack Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce, Cranberry Suace in a Tortilla

    price: $6.95

Extras
Extras

  • Chips

     

    Complement your sandwich with a side of chips.

    Bag of Chips: $0.95

  • Sandwich, Salad, & Soup Toppings

     

    Need a bit more to top off your meal? Help yourself to Pickles, Jalopeno and Banana Pepper Slices, Homemade Croutons, and Crackers

    Complimentary

  • Pies by the Slice

     

    Choose from a daily selection of homemade fresh pie slices from Pies by Inge

    Slice of Pie: $3.95

Submarines
Submarine

  • Dagwood

     

    Chicago Roast Beef, Bavarian Baked Ham, Fresh Baked Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, 1000 Island Dressing, Tomato, & Pickle

    price:$6.95

  • Club Sub

     

    Bavarian Baked Ham, Fresh Baked Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Crisp Bacon, Onion, Italian Dressing, Lettuce, & Tomato

    price:$6.95

  • Missi's

     

    Bavarian Baked Ham, Fresh Baked Turkey, Co-Jack & Swiss Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Cucumber, Lettuce, & Tomato

    price:$6.95

  • Karina's

     

    Fresh Baked Turkey, Co-Jack Cheese, Crisp Bacon, 1000 Island Dressing, Cucumber, Lettuce, & Tomato

    price:$6.95

  • Italian

     

    Bavarian Baked Ham, Pepperoni, Salami, Swiss Cheese, Italian Dressing, Onion, Lettuce, & Tomato

    price:$6.95


       

    Your choice of:

     

    White or Wheat Sub bun soft or toasted, and Sandwich can be Served Hot or Cold

     
Salads
Salads

  • Dinner Salad

     

    Lettuce, Tomato, & Grated Co-Jack Cheese

    price: $2.95

  • Deluxe Dinner Salad

     

    Lettuce, Tomato, Broccoli, Carrots, & Cucumbers

    price: $4.95

  • Chef Salad

     

    Lettuce, Tomato, Bavarian Baked Ham, Fresh Baked Turkey, Grated Co-Jack Cheese, & Hard Boiled Egg

    Small: $5.50

    Medium: $6.50

    Large: $7.50

  • Buzz Salad

     

    Chopped Chicken Breast, Mixed Fresh Fruit, Toasted Pecans, Parmesan cheese on a bed of Lettuce with a side of Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing

    Price: $8.50

  • Spinach Salad

     

    Fresh Spinach, Crisp Bacon, Hard Boiled Egg, Fresh Mushrooms, & Croutons with a side of Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing

    Price: $6.95

  • Side Salads

     

    Egg Salad: $2.95

    Tuna Salad: $3.95

    Cole Slaw: $2.50

    Fresh Fruit: $4.25

    Potato Salad: $2.95

     

    Available Dressings:
    Raspberry Vinagerette, Sweet and Tangy, Blue Cheese, Italian, Ranch, 1000 Island, Homemade Poppy Seed, Honey Mustard, Fat Free Raspberry Vinagerette

Drinks
Drinks

Small: $1.50

Medium: $1.75

Large: $1.95

  • Soft Drinks

     

    Serving Pepsi Products

  • Brewed

     

    Iced Tea, Sweet Tea, Sport Tea

  • More

     

    Lemonade,
    Half Iced Tea & Half Lemonade

      

  • Coffee

     

    Small: $0.95

    Large: $1.20

     

    Flavored Creamers
    French Vanilla & Hazelnut

  • Others

     

    Milk: $1.50

    Hot Chocolate: $1.25

    Hot Tea: $0.95

    Assorted Bottles: $1.95

     

    Add Cherry, Vanilla, Blackberry, Peach or Rasberry syrup to any drink for $0.50

 

 
Pies By Inge

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  • Welcome

    Pies by Inge is based in historic downtown Monticello Illinois. Our families have been baking pies, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods for many generations. Now, we bring our extensive collection of delicious down home recipes to your customers or family.  We have provided baked goods to Monticello and the surrounding areas since 1990. The business began with an emphasis primarily on pie, but now offers a wide selection of desserts to tempt any sweet tooth.

     

  • Quick Pick Pies

    If you have an event come up suddenly or just run out of time to make your own dessert, give us a call to see if we can help.  We try to keep a variety of frozen premade pies for just those times. We also have a selection of frozen cakes and bars available.  The varieties of pies are constantly changing so please call The Brown Bag at 217-762-9221, and they can tell you the current inventory.

     

  • We Only Offer the Best

    We make everything fresh from scratch in small batches using only the finest ingredients. We bake the old-fashioned way without the use of preservatives or stabilizers so our desserts are meant to be enjoyed fresh from the oven. Two days' notice is appreciated for most orders. So if you need a dessert for Saturday, please call us by Thursday evening.

     

 

 
Help the Renovation

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  • Part of Historic Downtown

    The Brown Bag has been a part of the Monticello community for the past 43 years and we are proud of the service and food we provide but the building is another matter! The building is one of the oldest in town and it is starting to show it's age. The restaurant has been privately owned and operated since the beginning and the family is struggling to come up with the funds to make the necessary improvements. We feel that the Brown Bag is a part of the town, community and people's lives!

     

  • Donate Today!

    It is exciting to think about the community pulling together to help one of its own! I hope any of you that have ever enjoyed a meal with us or have happy memories at the Brown Bag is excited to join us in restoring it to its former glory! Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing you!

    Donate to the restoration of the Brown Bag Restaurant at GoFundMe.

     

 

 

 
Contact
Contact us:

 

212 West Washington Street
Monticello, IL 61856

 

Phone: 217-762-9221
 

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