Walked here after dropping our dog off at OSU Veterinary Medical Center. Great spot on campus, offering breakfast, bagels, salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, coffee, tea, smoothies and refrigerated drinks. Service was fairly quick, and my Fresh Greens Smoothie was delicious and refreshing. This is a nice spot to grab coffee and a bite if you're visiting the campus. Lots of space to relax or get some work done. read more

Brenen's Cafe - Fresh Greens Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A mainstay on campus. They have some of the freshest bagels I've had in Columbus and they make their own cream cheese in house! Their drinks are also pretty decent, I usually get an oat milk iced vanilla latte or an oat milk cappuccino depending on the weather. Service is always super friendly and ambiance is super chill, great for meeting with friends or for a work-related coffee chat. read more

I go to Brenen's all the time, usually love it. I get a cheese danish very frequently but I received this today. Lacking quality and standard. This shouldn't have been allowed to be sold. Very disappointing. read more

Brenen's Cafe - Cheese Danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I had ordered a jalapeno cheddar bagel with chive cream cheese with red onions and I am not sure how that got lost in translation but I received a bagel with regular cream cheese and tomatoes which I am allergic to. When I asked about it, the cashier said not to eat it then. They may have had a bad day but I will not be coming back after this experience. read more

I got the Greek salad which was pretty good. The dressing wasn't the best but I liked how they gave a lot of toppings on the salad. The bread that came with the salad was the best part since it was so soft and moist. I would get the bread again for sure and want to try other salads read more

Brenen's Cafe - Greek salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Best coffee in town! I get the House Blend. I'm my opinion.. I stop there every chance I get. read more

They have so many verity if food. Their location is good. The staff are very nice and helpful. Beside their inside seats, they have out side which is good and beautiful. read more

Decent food for this part of campus, consistent quality. There is nothing special about it, but it's there when you need it. Most of the things tastes like freshly made super market grab-and-go sandwiches/ salads. I find patrick's turkey to be the item I always go for when I have to eat here. Be sure to double check your order. Half of the time, my orders are incorrect. Being a cafe, the coffee is pretty bad. Drip coffee tastes about the same as instant. Any of the mixed espresso drinks (mocha, etc.) are loaded with sugar syrup. Froyo tastes like McDonalds cone but for 3-4 times the price, and it only has vanilla. It's packed during morning rush (for coffee) lunch hour. I think customer loyalty here is less because of the taste but more because of the convenience (and consistency). It's pricy for the food it serves, but about what I would expect due to its location. read more

This is one of the better-looking coffee and lunch places among the many spread out around campus. All I grabbed was a sweet iced tea (very tasty), but the food looked good and fresh, as well. Why pick up a plastic-wrapped sandwich from a fridge when you can get it made to order right here? Rhetorical question indeed. The customer flow was confusing. I spent my time in line looking around to see where I could expect to go to wait for my drink after ordering, and I still got it wrong. The cashier didn't direct me anywhere, and so after several minutes I finally asked. Maybe they mostly work with people who "know," but that kind of thing can't be assumed. In any case, on the day I went, food seemed to be coming out to the left of the registers and drinks, to the right. But don't quote me on that because it will probably change before you get there. I was curious to see if I could get wifi without having access to OSU wireless anymore. And the answer is.... in theory. It seemed to be trying to connect me to a publicly accessible wireless router, but it hung and never completed. The cafe, by the way, is toward the back of the building, overlooking an athletics field. So if you're entering from 12th Ave, go all the way through. There's outdoor seating, though there seemed to be a good amount inside, too, at least for the number of people staying instead of hauling their food back to an office. read more

Very good strawberry smoothie. Nice & refreshing & not a long wait. Staff was friendly and restaurant was clean

I work in the building and have come here multiple times! The staff is super efficient and friendly. The coffee is pretty good and I would definitely recommend the bagels! Seating inside is available but can fill up quickly around breakfast and lunch. read more

Hallelujah! I'm so glad they put this place right across from the College of Pharmacy so I can take quick coffee and pastry breaks in between classes and avoid the trek to Wendy's or the med center cafeteria during lunch. They have a very nice selection of breakfast items (breakfast sandwiches, bagels, assorted muffins), sweets (cookies, cinnamon buns, truffles), soups, salads, and sandwiches. Everything is pretty decent/standard cafe fare with their toasted sandwiches (I've had the italian and the pizza) being the standouts. Prices and portions are similar to Panera. As a side note, I would pass on the "frozen yogurt" if you're considering it. It's more along the lines of soft-serve, and rather bland and powdery at that. read more

Convenience is amazing. Thank goodness this is here so I can make a quick coffee run between classes and for the times I am too lazy to make lunch. There are also a few outlets for those that need a place other than Prior or the Pharmacy Library to study. They have some comfy couches to lounge on as well. Food-wise, they have a good selection of salads, soups, and sandwiches. Be warned, going during peak hours (lunch time 11am-1pm) is not recommended. They have a habit (currently) of getting orders all wrong when it gets too busy. Also, there's not enough room to have a real line so it gets confusing. They need to do a better job managing big crowds of customers. read more

I work in a lab on med campus and have lunch at Brenen's probably 3-4 times a week. Their food is AMAZING and the proportions are generous. Definitely a nice cozy little spot in the biomedical research tower to take a break from lab or studying. My tip would be to get the Greek chicken wrap! read more

Brennan's has my favorite salad. Ever. The zesty citrus salad is heaven. On a plate. Or to go box. I work on campus so this is a great spot for coffee or lunch meetings. Everything I've gotten here has been DELISH. So grateful for this spot on campus. Check it out! read more

Convenient location. Usually consistent enough with lunch items. Coffee is so-so. BUT, I've also found hair in my food on more than one occasion. (Yes I still went back after the first time) Today it was baked into the bread! Can't recommend this to anyone based on that. read more

Not too many choices this side of the medical center campus, so I truly appreciate this place being here. Food is alright, maybe a tad bit pricey, but I do feel like I am eating somewhat healthy, and that's a good thing. I like the cilantro lime coleslaw that is offered as a side when you purchase a sandwich. I've never tried the pastries in the case, but they do always look tempting! read more

For an on campus dining experience, brenens is great. They have wonderful breakfast selections to choose from all day and their soup of the day is always worth a try. I enjoy all of their healthy wraps they offer and always a generous portion. If I'm ever in the area, this is where I enjoy eating. Their coffee is also pretty decent at this location as well. read more

Easy, always delicious go-to lunch spot. Usually has quick service outside of high-traffic hours. I really enjoyed their zucchini nut muffin, but like most cafes, they run out of pastries and baked goods later in the day. To me, Brenen's offers a more unique menu than Panera at about the same price, so their entrees are generally fresh and healthy. If you're curious, their website is http://brenensinc.com/ (took me forever to find that out!) read more

I've been here a couple times now, and while I've only tried some basic items like bagels and coffee drinks, I can report that the experience has always been positive. I'm always getting my stuff to go so I can't report on the dine-in experience, but it looks like a pretty nice place to relax for a while. Also, I appreciate the fact that they toast the bagel for you. I mean, it's not like it's extremely taxing to toast it myself, but I appreciate them putting forth the effort. I do intend to try some of their soups/salads/sandwiches at some point because the ones I've seen while I'm waiting for my to-go orders always look quite good. read more

Brewer's is a great place to go for lunch on campus. The food is very fresh, healthy, and won't weigh you down for the rest of the day. They serve breakfast and lunch, and the menu has lots of variety - it will satisfy any craving of yours. The only factor that prevents me from going more often is that it is a little pricey for a habit. With that being said, you can find great value from their breakfast menu (egg sandwiches are big!). read more

Conveniently located south of the RPAC and north of the hospital. Breakfast sandwiches are always filling and delicious. The salads are all fresh and flavorful. Wonderful black bean soup. The gazpacho is refreshing on a hot summer day. Served with perfect rustic French bread. Frozen yogurt bar is fun. Toppings include fresh fruit and dry toppings such as sprinkles and Oreos. You really can't go wrong here. read more

I am a regular at this Brenen's and am so happy that they opened a cafe in this location! There aren't too many options around this area of campus, and I feel Brenen's Cafe offers a good variety to suit your craving. They have amazing sandwiches, flatbreads, soups, breakfast sandwiches, salads and muffins/bagels! I agree that it's best to avoid the place during 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM because the high traffic is kind of annoying. The space isn't very accommodating for long lines, but I really don't think they need to make any changes as anywhere will get that crowded at lunch time. They have vegetarian options OTHER than salad, too! As for the coffee, I think it depends on who brews it. 95% of the time, my coffee is FANTASTIC! I prefer a stronger brew, and Brenen's usually does the trick. The other 5% of the time, it's either too watery or the taste is wrong. The food can be kind of pricey, but they do offer sides and large portions. I think it's relatively on par with similar places in the area. I think the service is quite good. Everyone is always cheery and polite. If an order is messed up (which has never happened to me), I've seen them quickly fix it with a good attitude. read more

This is one of my favorite places to stop for coffee! They have a good variety on their menu and offer sweet and tasty treats if your in the mood or didn't have time for breakfast in the morning. Would definitely recommend this place to others! read more

I would recommend this place to med center folks as we don't have much choice as it is, but I have a few gripes. First, there is apparently no refills on the coffee, not even like a $1 refill or something which I would be happy to pay. Secondly, while they have a great 1/2 sandwich 1/2 soup combo for $6.97 the bread for the sandwiches is nearly inedible because the crust is consistently hard. Like so hard that you have to tear it off or risk breaking a tooth. By the time you tear the crust off there isn't much left of the sandwich. The coffee is excellent and the bagels are decent. I have, however, gotten a few stale bagels there, so I would also advise getting it toasted. The service is one of the best parts about this place. Extremely accommodating and friendly. read more

This rating is for the customer service! While I did not order food, the staff, Anna and James in particular, went as far as to run utensils through the dishwasher to help make our event (in an adjoining conference room) a success! Thank you for going above and beyond! read more