We stopped by Brassica while we were in town reviewing a few spots, and as usual, this place completely knocked our socks off. We arrived fairly close to closing, which can sometimes be risky--some restaurants start cutting corners as the night winds down. Not here. Everything was incredibly fresh, and each bite took our palates on a culinary adventure that had us feeling like champions for choosing Brassica for dinner. The ingredients, flavors, and execution were all outstanding. If you haven't been here yet, do yourself a favor and go. Brassica continues to prove why it's one of our favorite places to eat whenever we're in town. read more

Brassica - Brisket bowl filled to the brim and enough to satisfy even those with big appetites. - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Since the Italian Market was packed, we decided to grab lunch at Brassica, a fast-casual Mediterranean spot serving customizable sandwiches, salads, hummus plates, soups, sides, and refreshing drinks. I started with the Cauliflower Tahini Soup, followed by a build-your-own salad bowl, a Chocolate Chip Cookie, and a Minty Pink Lemonade. The soup had a rich, creamy texture, though I found it a little too salty for my taste. Not knowing exactly what to expect, I loaded up my salad bowl with lentils and rice, mixed greens, hummus, baba ghanoush, crispy onions, pita bread, chicken shawarma, brisket, sweet beets, pickled cucumbers, pickled radish, pickled cabbage, cauliflower tabbouleh, marinated eggplant, and finished it with Brassica's roasted garlic sauce and tahini. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and full of contrasting textures. The combination of crisp vegetables, savory proteins, and creamy spreads made for a hearty, satisfying meal that kept me full long after lunch. The Chocolate Chip Cookie was exactly how I like it--crispy around the edges with a slightly well-done finish and plenty of chocolate in every bite. To wash it all down, the Minty Pink Lemonade was the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and refreshing, complementing the bold Mediterranean flavors beautifully. Overall, Brassica is a great option for a quick, customizable meal made with fresh ingredients. While the soup wasn't my favorite, I'd happily return to build another salad and try more items from the menu. read more

Good food and busy atmosphere. It was pretty packed but we were able to grab a spot at the bar. read more

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This is the NUMBER 1 spot to eat at in Columbus for a reason! It's the best Mediterranean fast casual food bowl you can get. I still think about the eggplant! It's fast, affordable, and delicious. read more

My vegetarian friends really enjoyed it since they have quite delicious vegetarian options. Their fries are amazing too.

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

Brassica is one of the best fast casual restaurants around. They make everything from scratch including the pitas. Their roasted carrots are one of my favorite toppings. Also don't skip the fries and sauce. read more

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

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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

Excellent food, excellent service. I would definitely return. The minty pink lemonade and chocolate chip cookie is a great treat!

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

This was one of the highlights of our three day trip. So much so that we actually ate here twice. Staff super helpful and friendly Gluten free and kosher friendly. And most importantly tasted great! i Wouldn't just recommend. I would invest. This is needed is more city. read more

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

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

There were SO MANY delicious toppings they piled on! Get them all! Delicious. And the Pita was stretchy and soft like the pillows of the gods. read more

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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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

The food is good, the different veggie options and pickles are good if you like to eat only veggie sandwich or bowl, their falafel is good too. I tried their chicken, but I didn't like it maybe due to my personal preference. Nice place to go for a date and enjoy gatherings. read more

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

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

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

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

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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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

Their food is great as always but the service could improv. my coworker and I went to Brassica on N.High St. today during our lunch break and were standing in line for over 40 minutes because they were filling online orders. they were really working hard but it was so unfair to all of us who went there in person to stand in line and wait so long. I am pretty sure management can come up with a better way to service the online and in-person customers. read more

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

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

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

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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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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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