Abstract: A food carrying bag is provided having the dimensions to accommodate carrying a submarine sandwich or any other elongated food item in a horizontal orientation within the food carrying bag. The food carrying bag has a front panel, a back panel, and two opposite closed side ends with an opening along the top of the bag. In one embodiment, the food carrying bag includes a bottom gusset on the bottom panel. Alternatively, the food carrying bag includes a bottom gusset on the bottom panel and side gussets on the side panels. The food carrying bag includes handles that can be attached to the top of the bag or that can be cut out of an upper portion or region of the food carrying bag. The height of the food carrying bag is shorter in height and the width is accommodates most submarine sandwiches and elongated food items.