My husband and I are from Los Angeles but recently visited Monticello, IL to check out a future location for his parents to live. We visited The Brown Bag on our second day there, and fell in love with it! We ended up eating there THREE times during the visit. They have daily specials, great sandwiches, large soups, fresh salads and fruit, and -- best of all! -- AMAZING PIES! You MUST get a slice of pie! There were about 15 variations of insanely good pies. The sandwiches were incredible as well. I got the same Club Sub sandwich twice. The folks that work there are sweet and friendly and the atmosphere is casual and warm.