The Paper Bag

One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. A friend & I had to stay in town for a work conference for a few days. We came here multiple times during our lunch breaks. We became OBSESSED. 120000000/10 recommend. There's not a lot of seating inside but there's tons of games & nice rustic views outside.

I really wanted to love The Paper Bag, but it didn't quite live up to the hype. I had high expectations, especially given the prices, but overall, I left underwhelmed.I ordered the Jean-Claude Vane Damnnnnnn - It's So Good and got it Godfather style for the upcharge, expecting a generous portion of meat. Unfortunately, the chicken had an off-putting aftertaste, and the portion wasn't nearly as impressive as I had hoped. We asked a lady if that was the godfather portion and she said yes twice so we took her word for it. For the price, I expected better quality and flavor. Maybe some homemade bread and locally sourced meats for the sandwiches. On the bright side, the fruit parfait was a highlight--the fruit was prime quality, the yogurt was creamy with just the right touch of honey. However, the granola didn't stand out; it looked and tasted store-bought, which was a bit disappointing.I'd say it's decent compared to the overall Gainesville food scene. While I do appreciate that they're a local business, and I respect what they're trying to do, I can't help but feel this place is a little overhyped by college students. Would I give it another shot? Maybe. But for the price, I'd expect more consistency and attention to detail. Also to note 5 months ago a reviewer below said that they got charged for wrong size and I wonder if this a common issue and I just caught on to it. Update: after I reached out to the owner by email since he responded to my Google review (which I thought was strange because he deleted his response to my review..see below my screenshot), I never heard back from him at all. I assume he decided to ghost me since when I showed up the following weekend, the lady at the front was confused. One of the workers just said to give us our money back . I was looking forward to giving them a second chance to spread the word about this place but this experience just made me not want to consider coming back.

While exploring downtown Gainesville, we stumbled into The Paper Bag for a soup and sandwich lunch. The staff is friendly and hip. The decor is old school blended with local touches. The homemade soup would bring me back in the doors every time. The hot pressed sandwich had just the right balance of ingredients and the prices are reasonable. Worth a visit!

The staff were amazing from the moment I walked in-I was immediately welcomed. When I asked what was good the person working at the register listed off a few of her favorites. I ordered the #8 and it was amazing. All of the ingredients were the perfect mix of flavors. While I didn't eat in the restaurant it is a very nice atmosphere to sit and enjoy your sandwich. I highly recommend going and trying the food if you haven't. I will be going back soon!

Classic NYC newspapers adorn the back wall of this hip sandwich joint, which was pumping out new and classic alternative rock hits. Cooler was filled a a great selection of canned microbrews and other tasty drinks. Service was fast. Sandwich combinations were creative with some amusing names. The sandwiches were made on fresh sub / torpedo rolls, which were toasted on a flat press - excellent! Crisp and moist. I had the tre way jay, lots of meat, great flavor and toppings. Looking forward to getting back there.

A nice little sandwich shop. Maybe a little on the pricey side. On my single visit there I got the pastrami sandwich. It was just okay, kind of like what I could make at home. The pastrami was a little salty.

Wonderful sandwiches. We stopped in on our way through Gainesville and based on the other reviews. We had the Cuban, Italian, and Philly. The Cuban was truly unmatched. Go here. You will not be disappointed.

I stumbled upon this place during the art festival. After trying the #10 philly/French dip, I will forever crave this sandwich! I didn't know I needed this in my life! Amazing flavors! Staff was so nice too! 100% go...you will thank me!!

A pleasant surprise in downtown Gainesville. They serve breakfast all day. Also, serve single serve bottle of wine and beer. We had the #9 Cubano and #21 Jamaican, both were delicious and were hard pressed paninis. Huge portions, enough for 2 meals. Cute indoor seating with board games. Workers are professional and surprisingly well dressed: wearing gloves, button down shirt and a tie. You know it's a good place when there's a huge line.

The Paper Bag was an excellent decision for lunch! Their menu has so many intriguing and flavorful options, it was hard to decide which great sandwich to try. Ultimately you can't go wrong. The food was delicious and the vibe and style of the place was even better. Definitely recommend checking it out for a hot, delicious and unique sandwich!