Location: 680 N High Street Website: www.brassica.com Menu: see website I crave this restaurant's menu with a vengeance. The food is amazingly fresh and perfectly prepared, whether you choose falafel or a meat protein. I shift between chicken and falafel - never a regret... the pickled vegetables and sauces are very flavorful and you feel great from this level of nutrition. The service is excellent and the restaurant is very pleasant and makes for a really nice dining experience. Several locations in the Columbus area - plan a meal around this venue! read more

was in columbus for 3 days and ate here 4x. can you tell how much i loved it? everything has SO much flavor. get all the sides and veggies, you will not be disappointed. i tried pretty much everything - falafel, fries, chicken, sandwich. you cannot go wrong with anything, but my fav was the salad/rice bowl with chicken! their frozen cocktail is also so yummy and had me feeling good. and on top of everything, the staff is also super friendly!! this place is so good i'm making it a point to stop at their new houston location next time i'm there. read more

Brassica - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Brassica is one of my absolute favorite fast casual restaurants in the Columbus area. I'd say it's like a tastier, higher quality chipotle that offers unique flavors with a cool ambiance. I love that you can build it yourself and always recommend getting naan on the side. I'd definitely check this place out if you're a fan of Mediterranean food. They even had hot fries which was a nice surprise. I think they're even starting to serve margaritas at some locations, so I'll definitely be back to try those. Only down side is that they have somewhat limited seating, especially if it's a nice warm evening. read more

Brassica - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

While in Columbus, I stopped by Brassica, and it did not disappoint. They serve customizable bowls and pita sandwiches loaded with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. I ordered a pita stuffed with chicken and soft brisket -- both so tender and juicy. They let you add as many veggies and sides as you want, so I went all in: sweet beets, cucumber and radish, cabbage, eggplant, carrots, cauliflower, and their special sauce. My pita was THICCC and absolutely packed -- every bite was flavorful, crunchy, and satisfying. It was honestly the best decision before my concert -- healthy, filling, and full of veggies and protein to keep my energy up. And even with a line out the door, service was super fast! I also grabbed their tahini chocolate chip cookie, which totally surprised me -- soft, gooey, and perfectly balanced with that nutty tahini flavor. If you're in Columbus and want something fresh, customizable, and seriously delicious, Brassica is the move. read more

Brassica - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I somehow missed this on prior trips to Columbus, and I think when it popped up in my search I just didn't believe it was going to be anything special. How many fast food or fast casual Mediterranean spots are there? Tons. But this was right up there with the best of them. A charming brick location in a hip area, this place was steadily busy. The options were many, and the execution of the fast casual concept was excellent; no extra charge for loading up on toppings, but they are categorized so you're picking from a set of pickled vegetables, a set of fresh vegetables, a set of spreads; this "chunking" (in psychology terms) prevents analysis paralysis and makes ordering easy. The result was immensely appealing both in appearance and in taste. I got a fantastic mix of flavors and a nice balanced meal with greens and grains. Every bite was different, and the from the hearty falafel to the lightly charred pita and everything in between, quality was top notch. Ordering fries got me a fresh batch brought to me when they were ready. And it came in at a very reasonable price. They have several locations, and as long as they keep up the same standards, one would struggle to find a better casual meal than this. read more

Brassica - Brassica Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Clearly a high quality establishment with great food and fresh ingredients. Ambience is great, the options seem small, but it's packed with food and flavors. Want a quick, delicious meal? Perfect. Delish. I'd come back if I'm in the Columbus area. Server was always smiling and nice. read more

Brassica - Pita Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This Mediterranean place exceeded my expectations. I haven't had it for four years and after four years it still hits. It's a way better version of Cava to me. There's a lot of options and it just taste so good. I don't usually order a drink but their homemade drinks are really good. The ambiance is very casual. I recommend getting a cookie from them it was phenomenal! read more

Brassica - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We stopped here for a quick dinner during a work trip on a weekday evening. I could not have been more impressed by the cleanliness of the restaurant, the kindness and competency of the staff, the presentation of serving line, and the incredible flavors of this food. After we finished our meal I immediately searched to see if there was a Brassica local near me and unfortunately there are not. I loved this experience so much, the food felt so fresh and healthy but tasted incredible. I am very excited for this company to keep expanding because what they are offering is top tier! read more

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In town for a conference and was looking for something quick, delicious, and a step up from the usual fast-casual spots--and Brassica delivered on all fronts! Think Cava or Chipotle, but Mediterranean. I built a salad bowl and went half chicken, half brisket (because why choose?) and loaded it up with all the toppings. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and honestly way better than I expected for a grab-and-go type of place. The brisket especially was super tender and seasoned perfectly. Also loved that I could sit and enjoy a glass of wine with my meal--definitely not your average fast casual experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful too, which made it all the more enjoyable. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Columbus! read more

Brassica - Salad- 1/2 Chicken & 1/2 Brisket - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Delicious. Friendly service. Cutest little spot. Sat up front with the windows open to the street. Did not get to try the tahini chocolate chip cookie but they looked amazing. Everything Cava wishes it could be. read more

Brassica - Salad with chicken, both hummus & baba, and all the toppings. Also featured, Minty Pink Lemonade - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

"LAS CUCARACHAS!!" -Lengthy review May 27th, 2025 around 8:30pm So let's start with the good: Great ambience, food bar is well organized and appeasing to the eye, friendly young staff members--they even made suggestions on what to purchase based on popularity. Plenty of seating and an outside patio just behind the restaurant. Okay, the not-so good: As I'm approaching the register, I see a stack of chocolate chip cookies... and what else? A roach crawling up the side of them. Stunned by it but not wanting to cause a scene, I guide the staff member's eyes towards thier six-legged friend. She then proceeds to the kitchen to alert others about my discovery. What made the situation unsettling was that everyone stood in disbelief and didn't take any immediate action. She returns with a napkin to throw the cookies away while one grabs the roach and another coworker walks up to the register. As the new staff member is about to ring me up, which I found appauling given what just happened, that's when I saw a SECOND ROACH heading towards my order. I had to call the manager over myself, away from approaching customers. Once I brought it to his attention, the manager did offer an incentive to come back, which I appreciated. He also explained a reason for the infestation would be renovations above the restaurant. It showed some level of accountability, even if the initial response lacked urgency. I'm hoping management takes this seriously and that my next visit [pending] will reflect better cleanliness and attentiveness from the team. This place has 4+ stars. read more

Brassica - Outdoor view - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Wow. This fast casual Mediterranean option needs to expand - it was so good that I cannot wait to go back again. First, the restaurant is adorable inside, but quite small, so you may have to wait for a table...or take it to go. On the same page, the staff is extremely friendly and it was great that they were taking time to explain ingredients since many of the customers were new. First, start with the Cauliflower and Tahini soup - there is so much flavor. The paprika & sesame are awesome and make this something you can't get other places. For the entree, there are so many options, I can't wait to go back and try other combinations. However, I absolutely loved the roasted carrots, sweet beets, cauliflower, and eggplant. That combo of veggies with the chicken on the pita was incredible. I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

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I had a delicious falafel salad with extra add-ons and a tahini chocolate chip cookie. It was fantastic! Friendly service. read more

Brassica - Salad with falafels and add-ons plus a tahini chocolate chip cookie - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food was delicious, with the right ambience and friendly staff. Definitely try the brisket! read more

Brassica - Brisket bowl w/ roasted vegetables, hummus, salad and quinoa/rice. Healthy and full of color! Try the roasted red pepper sauce with it! - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Where has this been all my life?!! This is my first time and I loved it. As soon as you walk in the door the incredible aroma of the food, lets you know it is going to be good. The staff was very friendly and helpful in guiding me through my options. I went with a brisket sandwich and it was amazing. Every bite was spot on. I also loved the decor. Trendy and nice. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Workers were amazingly nice. Restaurant was clean and had a bunch of seating. Ended up stopping here during a road trip and ate the food later but was still amazing. Wonder what it would have tasted like fresh! The eggplant was my favorite of all the toppings that I got on the hummus bowl read more

Brassica - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Absolutely delicious. I visited three times during my 5 days in Columbus. Better meals than anything I had at the fancier restaurants. I tried the chicken, brisket, and falafel - all delicious!! Loved everything (except the sweet beets). The rice and lentil mix is fantastic!!! Awesome service. read more

This review is specifically for the Short North location because this is the only location that caters. Love the food so wanted to have Brassica for my son's OSU graduation on Mother's day last week for 20-25 ppl. Several days prior, we scheduled for delivery at 6:45pm on 5/10/26 and at 5:45pm they called and said they ran out of chicken. WHAT? How is food quantity not planned in advance? This has never happened to us with any other catering restaurants. Brassica Short North ruined the whole evening. It was so late to cater from elsewhere, we had to order pizza for our guests. We were so embarrassed and frustrated. They offered to send the veggies and pita and I told them I don't want it. We promptly got the refund and I'm wondering what they are going to do to make this right. DO BETTER BRASSICA! read more

Was visiting town and this was one of the restaurants that really stuck with me. It's healthy, filling, a great value, and incredibly delicious especially for a local chain. I will definitely be seeking out this whenever I am in Columbus or wherever this pops up. The service is a bit slow, at least at this particular location. But with fresh steaming pita directly out the oven, flavor packed and authentic-tasting roasted veggies, hummus, and dips to customize - it's easier to overlook that. The falafel is incredible, and comparable to some really fancy falafel I've tried at nice Mediterranean restaurants over the years. The sauces are addictive, and I found myself having a hard time picking a favorite between the baba ghanoush, hummus, sauces, roasted veggies, and all the other fillings that balance addictiveness and wholesome/healthy ingredients. This is like a higher end Chipotle, but for pita sandwiches. And way better and higher quality. Wish we had this where I lived. read more

Really unique flavorful experience from Brassica! I've had lots of Mediterranean food and this was an elevated chipotle style experience I didn't know I needed! Very reasonably priced and awesome fresh food! Service was fast and friendly. I loved my chicken sandwich with all the delicious toppings and sauces. The bread was so fresh and soft it was a delight! read more

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I got a little scared because someone said this place was like Chipotle meets Mediterranean food. Chipotle sucks now a days, so I didn't know if the quality of food would be at Chipotle level or if it was just the order process that was similar. Luckily, the food here is leagues above Chipotle, even when it didn't suck. The similarities between this place, Subway, and Chipotle are just the ordering process. Every element in my sandwich was elevated above what I normally get in a pita sandwich. The baba ghanoush was super smokey and creamy. The pickled cabbage was sweet and tangy. The cucumbers and radishes were tasty. The crispy caulilflower and jalapeños were dope. The chicken and sauce were obviously good, but these other elements really blew me away. Lemonade, fries, and chocolate chip cookie were delicious as well. And my wife's salad was great. Throwing lentils in to the salad to pack some protein in is genius. I resisted the urge to get the marinated eggplant as my sandwich was stuffed full of so much stuff, but when I tried a bite of my wife's, I immediately regretted it. I don't live in Columbus, but I am really jealous after eating here that we don't have one of these in Madison, WI. Fingers crossed that miraculously happens. read more

Brassica - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Very very delicious, healthy and fresh fast casual Mediterranean influenced meal at a fair price in a swanky looking venue on N High Street ! The previously posted high marks and reviews posted on Yelp and other platforms is what got me to seek out this location and establishment for a late afternoon lunch while I was wandering around Columbus after a work meeting. I'm from the Bay Area, unfamiliar with the city and I managed to find this EXCELLENT restaurant and had a very satisfying meal here today. I ordered a salad bowl, added the flavorful brisket and essentially everything offered out of the roasted and fresh veggies - highlighted by the babaganoush and the roasted carrots and cauliflower, had them add the house dressing sparingly and by the time the helpful young woman helping me was done walking me through all the wonderful options to add to my meal - I was handed a nicely orchestrated bowl of warm and roasted happiness for under twenty bucks and she was even kind enough to give me one of the chocolate tahini cookies. Great place, great meal and the manager, Max, even came by to check in my me and we had a lovely discussion about the restaurant itself, their local expansion and other nearby affiliated restaurants to consider for dinner and his genuine love and enthusiasm for the owners of this establishment! Exactly the kind of manager most places would benefit from !! He's a keeper IMHO Brassica management ! Great staff, delicious healthy food and a beautiful setting. Now if Max can encourage them to open up in the Bay Area and Sonoma county so I can eat there more often !! If anyone can make it happen it's Max ! Highly recommended ! Thank me later. Seriously. read more

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Food is so fresh and delicious, they bake pitas & cookies right there and the fries are so good as well. We ordered the falafel bowl and chicken pita and both were really yummy. So many topping choices and you can get as many as you want. read more

Brassica - Falafel bowl and chicken Pita Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Visited this location on a Friday afternoon. I wasn't sure of what to expect as a non-local. The line out the door was worth the wait! (likely due to lunch rush hour) The staff were all patient and friendly. It's a build-your-own assembly line style and you pay at the end. I chose the Pita Sandwich with Chicken and various vegetables. I asked for a side of beets and so glad I did. They're perfectly pickled. The Brassica fries are also very well seasoned and the "special sauce" on the side adds a complimentary touch to bring all the flavors together. Overall a great lunch vibe, but waiting outside did turn me off a little. read more

Brassica - Pita Sandwich with Chicken and Brassica Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I came in here for lunch. Brassica has such beautiful rustic looking decor from Edison bulbs, wooden tables and iron made chairs. It has large windows for you to people watch or comfy booths for you to sit in. The two ladies working there were very nice. It's kind of like a fancy, pick as you go on your plate, Mediterranean style The food was excellent. The quality of their meats, their veggies, sauces and sides were very delicious. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of food. I was nervous that I was running out of time for lunch, but this place was absolutely perfect to grab, and go or dine in quickly. Highly suggest if you like good quality Mediterranean food. read more

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Delicious, healthy food if you are into Brassicas (cabbage family of vegetables). Chipotle style bowls with a Mediterranean twist. Similar to CAVA but a bit steeper in price. I got the brisket + $4 and the salad $11.99. Total with tax was approximately $17. The brisket was a bit chewy as if it was sitting there for a while. I would have preferred it to be more tender. The flavor was good. The best condiments were the marinated eggplant along with the carrot salad. There was plenty of seating with booths towards the back. Service was really nice, especially when I told them I was a first timer. A bit expensive if you ask me. I might be back before my trip is over. read more

Brassica - Brisket and salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My daughter and I did not like either of our meals. Brisket sandwich- super fatty, kept pulling fat out of my mouth. amount of meat was little. Chicken hummus plate was weak again little meat. Left hungry and we are petite people. So shocked at these other reviews as we like to eat Mediterranean. read more

Chipotle style Hummus. The food is wonderful, you can get roasted carrots, eggplant, fried onions, and other toppings. Staff are super friendly. If there's a line out the door, order online, it's about 10 mins, u can walk past the line and go to check out and your food will be ready after 10 minutes. The falafels are a bit hard, but have wonderful flavor. I went here twice in my visit. There is a decent amount of seating, including some outside. The minty lemonade is very minty. read more

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The food is very tasty although a little pricey, I would recommend it all the pita the cookies the bowls and every topping is good too. The falafel and chicken are wonderful. read more

Conveniently located on N High St in the Short North area of Columbus, this restaurant is a Mediterranean fast casual spot that serves up sandwiches or salads that you can customize to your liking. I am glad that (compared to other recent reviews) the glazed lamb bacon is back for this location only, so in a heartbeat, I opted to try that in a sandwich, customizing with the hummus, house sauce, and some vegetables. I also tried the Brassica fries and falafel, both of which were excellent. Normally fries cost quite a lot but this one was only $2.90 for a sizable portion, served up with their house sauce. They even made it fresh to order. Falafel is 4 pieces for $3.90 so standard pricing, and it was not too dry. Dip it with the house sauce - thank me later. The sandwich is a pita sandwich and is soft and warm. While at first glance the server puts few ingredients in, there are actually a lot of ingredients, perhaps the illusion. I really loved the glazed lamb bacon as it was slightly sweet but still carried forth the lamb taste. I was very stuffed after the sandwich, and getting the fries and falafel locked in enough food for the rest of the day. It tastes delicious yet healthy, so I can see why this is a great lunch spot and so highly rated. read more

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What I especially like about Brassica is that it's a quick, very tasty meal and it's in a warm, welcoming environment. This location in Short North is very nice, located in a narrow space but still with warm red brick in the entry and the nice wood trays to carry your food. You know it's fast food but you feel like they care about the flavors and the ambiance. The servers were friendly and respectful--maybe a weird word to use but I really felt the two gentlemen working this this night were great -- making eye contact, explaining the foods, making sure you had what you needed. There were two of us for dinner on a Thursday night. Both got hummus bowls, one with chicken (very very tasty, great spices) and one with brisket (love!). Some cukes and radishes, along with house sauce (nice garlicky tang). We also ordered fries - made as you order them, so wonderfully fresh and hot. Served with a pita. Excellent! This is on High Street so parking is rough but there is a paid garage close by. read more

Brassica - Brisket and Hummus Meal - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Based on all the reviews, I wanted to come here for lunch. I didn't realize there is a small chain of them in Ohio. When we walked in, the food set up reminds me of Chipotle. I ordered the falafel salad with hummus. I like to think that I had a healthy meal. I enjoyed the veggies that it came with. The only thing is I wished there was more sauce on the falafel. read more

Brassica - Falafel Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great food, organic and nutritious. Really cool vibes inside the restaurant and a good selection of beers too. Cashier was a bit oblivious, but it was pretty busy in there. Would recommend. read more

This place is definitely worth checking out! This is like a fancy Mediterranean chipotle (like Cava but elevated). You choose from a hunmus bowl, pita, or salad. There aren't many options for the toppings but the ones they do have are high quality. I wasn't sure if you could get more than one topping - they phrase that question like do you want carrots OR cauliflower and I didn't want to pay extra for some vegetables. They're also a little stingy with what they do put on your plate. Like counting the amount of cauliflower stingy. But, nevertheless, it was good and it wasn't expensive. I would recommend coming here if you're in the area. read more

An excellent place to get a falafel sandwich. One of the best I had in the Midwest. I am picky about them, but they were spot on. Don't forget to add the egg plant and pickled carrots, they are amazing. Get the lemonade don't miss on it. The staff were friendly and polite. The ambiance was very good. Paid street parking- might be hard to find. read more

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I just places an order at Brassica in Easton, Ohio. The food amount has significantly diminished, as well as quality; however prices just went up. The also charged me $3.59 for a chocolate chip cookie and they forgot to include it in my order!! Not recommending this place and I will not go back! read more

Ordered Brassica for lunch as a pickup, and it hit the spot! The meal was delicious and super filling. The fluffy pita paired perfectly with the bowl, and the falafel had that ideal crunch and flavor. The whole bowl was bursting with taste. My only small complaint is that I wish there was a bit more protein, but overall, it was super satisfying. The food was ready when I arrived, and the cashier was super friendly! Even though I didn't dine in, the place looked cozy and inviting. Would definitely order again! read more

Brassica - Lentils & Rice Marinated Eggplant Chicken Falafel Pita Baba Pickled Red Cabbage Spicy Carrots - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stellar food and experience, really wish we had these in Seattle. Great service and helpful employees for a first-timer. The ambiance is surprisingly upscale and cozy for a very affordable meal. read more

Brassica - Salad bowl + brisket - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The wife-thing and I had stopped here for lunch once before several years ago and it was delicious! Many years later, passing through Columbus once again we were determined to return. The falafels are sooooooo good. Fill 'em up with some greens and pickled cabbage and cauliflower and jakapeño and tahini...superb. The sweetest employees and great food is all we ask for. Wish there were one of these in Baltimore. read more

The BEST falafel sandwich I have ever had. OMG sooo good. The tahini cookie was so good too. I love that the food is quick and delicious and the inside has a fancy casual feel! Perfect for a quick bite or even a date! read more

Brassica - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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