Brassica in the Short North

What would it take to get this in California? I think I referred at least ten new diners here during the week we spent in Columbus, and they all loved it too! Hearty, healthy meals at an accessible price point, delicious as all get out, and almost entirely gluten free! Many of the diners I referred are gluten-free and they all enjoyed their options here. I dined here twice and got the sandwich and the salad, and both were absolutely incredible. The brisket? Melt in your mouth. We even shared lots of our meal with our nine month old baby (baby led weaning), and he also approved wholeheartedly! The service was friendly and professional, and the space was clean and had a lovely atmosphere. The local friend who recommended it to me told me not to miss the tahini chocolate chip cookie, and she was SO right. Moral of the story is, I need this in the SF Bay Area, stat!

I still think about eating at this restaurant everyday. It’s the kind of place you walk into where you get so overwhelmed because everything looks incredible. We got the hummus and baba ghanoush bowl with meat and toppings and it’s just so freaking good. They also give you their own organic roasted fire cooked pita and it’s just next level. If you are stopping in Columbus and you don’t visit this restaurant, you are missing out! Short north in general is just a great place to go

The food is absolutely delicious. The service was really quick with large portion sizes. The Pita is the real deal and very authentic. The best thing I thought was the price, very reasonable. I'll definitely be here again soon.

The food is really amazing here. It’s a fancy fast food restaurant, the food is really really good though! We ordered the salad and hummus bowls, and the pink mint lemonade to drink. I’ve come back for more during my trip!! I recommend this place for a nice, flavorful, healthy quick lunch/dinner option.

Stoked to find this place. I am a food snob and was very happy with my experience . Food is fresh, serving is decent and service was friendly and welcoming. The fit out of the place is stylish and clean creating a nice vibe. I will definitely be back again.

Don’t walk—RUN to this delicious build-your-own local Mediterranean joint. Bringing the Middle East to the Midwest, Brassica offers a variety of deep flavors for all diets (including seasoned vegans like myself!) The amount of savory options will turn you into a regular at this fun and flavorful restaurant!

My first time eating here. I love the fast casual ordering process. Although I don’t know the name of the ingredients, I just need to point and order. The humus plate and salad plate are delicious. I love their special sauce, red pepper sauce and all vegetables. Will come back to eat again.

Really convenient and delicious! I love fully customizable menus, and it was a big bonus that their features are really vegetarian friendly. I got the salad, which was extremely filling. I also tried the house marg, which is surprisingly tart and layered for what I was expecting from a frozen drink!

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.

I chanced upon Brassica for the earth day free falafel sandwiches. I was skeptical about it, but it was the best falafel meal I've ever had and the sandwich overall was excellent. I then had a hummus bowl which was good as well. I'm a fan! The staff is also very friendly. One thing I especially appreciated about this establishment is that when they had a "free falafel" day, it was legit free. No tax bill, no email addresses, no signups, no free "but with the purchase of an equally priced blah blah", it was literally the free lunch they say doesn't exist. Refreshing.

We were looking for a semi-healthy dinner option before a night out, and Brassica fit the bill! This location is a bit tight inside, but they do have a patio out back. I didn't venture out, but heard good things. Brassica serves up the standard MYO salad/bowl/sandwich combo that is pretty much the only option any more. Theirs is great quality, and everything vibes well together, but, anymore, I have to be in the mood for this (the whole reason I'm going out is because I didn't have any creative energy left). That being said, I really do like their food - the chicken falls apart if you look at it, and their bowl base has LENTILS in it. I love lentils. And crispy onions. I got double. Also, they have pink lemonade. Anyway, fun addition to the area, and relatively affordable if you're looking for a bite to eat in the Short North. I'm still going to grumble about the create your own thing, but I do like it!

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.

We loved the sandwiches. The music was a bit loud. Servers at bar were super friendly.

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.

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.

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.

Fast and Fantastic Lebanese. I'd be a regular if I lived in gentrified area of Columbus.

Great location! Very friendly service and freshly made ingredients. Despite being fast food, the ambience is very clean and classy with intimate seating and lighting. The walkways are a bit narrow, but there's more open seating toward the front if that's an issue for you. A lil sad they forgot to give me my fries... and then forgot to give me the dipping sauce after I went up to get the fries, but not their fault I was too anxious today to ask for it lol. I recommend!

I've never once had a bad bowl from Brassica. The ingredients always taste so fresh. The workers are very friendly and efficient. I love the modern vibe of the restaurant. Can't wait to come again!

TLDR: decent food, high prices, lackluster portions I used to love brassica and would come regularly 2018-2020. I thought the food tasted good enough and it was different enough that it earned my business. But when I returned on my last visit to Columbus I was very disappointed. I ordered online because I was in a hurry and needed something quick. I placed the order at 1:50pm and it said it would be ready at 2:10pm so I was a quoted a quick turn around. I arrived around 2:15pm and everything was ready except the fries but they said they would make them fresh which I didn't mind. I'll start with the bowl, I got lentils and rice and half greens. They definitely went heavy on the greens. Chicken was my choice of protein and they definitely skimped out. You can't see it in the picture and I could hardly find it when I was eating it. I got every topping possible to max my portion size and I will say the toppings were delicious outside of the eggplant. The eggplant was sloppy and mushy but still had pretty good flavor. The hummus, cucumber, and pickled beats stand out as winner and are must gets. I would recommend getting at least two sauces I got special sauce and tahini on the side and put both on top and it really enhanced the bowl. Overall 7/10. Now to the fries. I have to say I am extremely disappointed with the portion size. I appreciate that they tried to make them fresh for me but it was at least 30% less than what I was expecting. I also noticed they skimped on the special sauce. You can see in my picture the container is barely half full. This is a shame because it's a good sauce and lovely to dip the well seasoned fries in. The last thing to mention here is this place is very pricey for what it's worth. My total order was two bowls, 1 chicken for me and 1 brisket for my girlfriend, brassica fries, and a mint pink lemonade (also very good) but the total price was $40. To me that's outrageous considering how much they skimped on the good stuff. For reference I went to shawarma bite and priced my equivalent order and it came out to just over $25. Personally I'll be saving the $15 from now on.

FIRE actually so good. food is fresh and flavorful. great vegan options, nearly everything is vegetarian at the least. big portions so great to make two meals of. love so much

Our first visit when we are in Columbus. Chipotle-like set up with much better food and Mediterranean food. Have never taken anyone here that didn't have a good meal. Wish they would expand outside the region.

This spot is such a fun find!! Traveling and looking for good food in an unfamiliar town can be challenging. I found this spot on Yelp when looking for something close to the hotel. This place did not disappoint! Delicious flavors, all locally sourced and made fresh/homemade is what I was told! It's a chipotle style Mediterranean restaurant- you choose your type of entree, then build it as you go down the line, to suit your own flavor palate! Genius!! Everything tasted great! My favorites were the falafel, fries, and the pita! Woah, that pita!! I've never had anything like it before and I've had a lot of Mediterranean food in my day! Homemade, fresh, great chew, airy, beautiful flavor, it was the truly whole package! Don't sleep on the pita! I enjoyed every single bite of every single thing I tasted! Service was top notch and SO friendly! If you enjoy shawarma type foods, you'll love it here!! AND they have drinks! Several local fresh brews among other choices! This place was a definite win!!

While meandering downtown Columbus, I had walked by this little place a day prior and didn't notice it. Don't let the modest street-side appearance (if you notice it, that is) disuade you, this place is amazing! Walking in you are greeted by a build your own adventure kind of meal. There's a placard on the wall to help get you started: salad, sandwich (which is really a freshly made pita stuffed with your options) or a hummus plate. The guy at the counter said I'd get the biggest bang for my belly with a salad and that guided me completely! Excellent call! My disclaimer: I like all things Mediterranean and I like most all vegetables. (I'm convinced Brussel sprouts are the devil's fruit.) My base: 1/2 rice, 1/2 greens. Pita chips were my cronch for texture Pickled sweet beets and, cukes + radishes 1 scoop of hummus and 1 scoop of baba. (The baba was incredible) Spicy carrots, eggplant, and cauliflower tabbouleh Why do we have brisket in a Mediterranean spot? Who cares! GET IT. It was so delicate and flavorful. Why wasnt there more on my plate?! Oh because I also asked for falafel. Which is made to order. ALSO delicious! Everything topped with tahini dressing. To hide the brisket from me and slow me down, I'm sure. If you take a careful gander of the picture posted with this review, you'll see the brassica fries photobombing my salad... I'd skip these if I were you. They were heavy, maybe because I was having so much fun playing with my food. They did pair well when dipped in the baba. (Btw, in case you were wondering, baba is a smoky eggplant dip with tahini, evoo and roasted garlic) The drink: the brassarita. An adult slushy minty pink lemonade spiked with tequila and worth every sip of brain freeze. Does anyone else know how hard it is to try to not physically express they have brain freeze every two sips of their drink while in public?! Anyhoo, great experience for a fresh and delicious fast casual restaurant. I'm sure I'll be back next time I'm in the area. Mint pink lemonade brassarita

Was able to try this location for the first time recently and I was very impressed. Lots of ways to customize your meal to your preferences. I choose a bowl and a pita on the side. Everything was so fresh and the flavors together were delicious and unique.

Simple yet tasty. Sandwich with hummus, chicken, marinated eggplant was filling. Fries were great as well.

Brassica is one of the best things about Ohio. There is no place like here to get a perfect bowl full of that mixed amazing Mediterranean flavor. Everything is always fresh and service is fast even during the week for lunch when it's usually packed. If you are a falafel lover don't leave without trying. I'm been to many different locations and ambience is always good. My go to for lunch during the weekend when in Ohio. Don't miss it

I want to start by saying this was some scrumptious food IVY and Ileana are wonderful and walked me through all the wonderful selection. It was my first time here and definitely not my last . I cant say enough about the staff and the food . I needed this healthy spot in my life on a daily basis.

Delicious falafel stuffed with tons of trimmings in a warm pita. Plus creamy cauliflower and tahini soup. All around tasty. And the staff was super friendly.

I've been coming to Brassica quite a bit over the last few years. They've got a Chipotle-style process, where you place an order, then go through an assembly line of tasty choices. The staff is always pleasant and the atmosphere is pretty chill. Their best kept secret is the back patio. For the price, it's darned good.

I love Brassica so much! Someone pleeease open one in the Cincinnati area! I promise to eat there at least twice a week!

They have multiple location and I love the one in the Short North especially. I stopped by one evening and the view toward the street is great. You have the choice to make to build your own salad, sandwich or hummus. Either way, you will end up with a healthy and colorful bowl of goodness. The Cukes + Radishes and Marinated Eggplant is my favorite. The chicken is very tender and juicy as well.

We were greeted upon entering by a distinguished gentleman who also seemed to be some sort of head chef. This was my first time here so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The nice man gave me a free sample of the falafel as I've never had it before. It was tasty. The restaurant was spotless and continuously kept clean while we were there. What I got was similar to what most people know as a "rice bowl" except it had lentils and a wide variety of things to choose from such as brisket, chicken, and falafel as well as hummus, deliciously prepared cauliflower and crispy onions. I legit didn't know what half the stuff in my bowl was but it was delicious and very different from the run-of-the-mill fast food we often get. The restroom was spotless and well decorated with a mostly modern look. The (single serve) men's bathroom was well stocked and clean. The price for our food was fair and I'm sure we'll be back to try different flavors.

Had previously only eaten here as part of events that were to go or catered. Finally went and ate in person. First off, the vibe is pretty cool at the short north location. You do get a good volume of food for your dollar. You basically build you own etc. Salad, bowel, sandwich or whichever you choose. They have non dairy options which is great and you don't sacrifice flavor. Would definitely recommend. The fries are super crisp and tastey as well!

I stopped in to take myself out for Valentines Day! I got a falafel bowl with fries and a brassicarita. It came up to $26. I sat inside and enjoyed my Valentines outing. I love how this one is set up, it has the serving line but much more elegant with the bowls of each topping. I tried the baba which has eggplant in it. The staff were so warm and inviting!! The decor is kinda rustic with an earthy vibe to it. I love the marble table tops and they have a patio out back. I walk to this location since I live in the neighborhood. I'm sure you can park in a side street for a few dollars. Perfect place for a simple date or get together with friends. Very vegetarian and vegan friendly too :))

I will dream about this salad and the AMAZING service to make it happen. Great place - I mean they even offer fries with salad! Who doesn't love that notion? Great food and super friendly staff!

Next time you're in the Columbus, OH area, you've gotta stop at Brassica! Think chipotle style, make your own bowl Mediterranean style The falafel is crispy and flavorful and there are tons of toppings to add to your pita sandwich, salad or lentil bowl like baba ghanoush, hummus, pickled beets, cuces, marinated eggplant, roasted carrots, cauliflower and several homemade sauces Grab a side of brassica fries with their special sauce to snack on! don't forget to sprinkle on some of their house hot sauce!

The food was delicious, workers were friendly. But I was appalled to see salad which fell onto the counter simply brushed back into the large salad bowl. As the workers are about belly level with the counter, if their belly brushes against say...a bathroom sink, a door, a toilet, then touches the counter where the lettuce is laying, if they brush it off the counter, your salad is getting all those germs in it. - Food was tasty, but I won't be back. Hope I don't get sick!!

I really liked this restaurant. It's no frills but really tasty. They explained it like a Lebanese Chipotle. You pick the type of meal you want (bowl, wrap) and then add your protein and toppings. It's really fresh. It's quick. And most importantly it's really tasty. In a city that doesn't really cater to vegetarians this place is ideal. And I can honestly say it's some of the best falafel I've tasted: crispy and yet not at all dry! If you're an exhausted OSU parent, after a day of traveling or a game and you want quick and easy... come here!

Everyone was so friendly at this location. A friend recommended this spot because we're not from here and so we didn't really know what to expect. BUT THE FOOD WAS SOOO GOOD!! Everything felt so fresh and authentic and made with love. Very casual spot. If we lived here we'd be here all the time!

Brassica is the restaurant I wish was around when I was growing up and my parents were trying to get me to eat more vegetables. Bottomline: everything has so much flavor and the food is delicious (including all of the vegetables)! This location in Short North happens to be the original, and the employees are super helpful for first timers. The options include a salad or sandwich. The salad is essentially a bowl that starts with rice/lentils and greens. I don't even really like lentils, but I'll eat them here! Protein choices include chicken, falafel, brisket, bacon or veggies. You then go through the line and pick out your toppings. Highly recommend trying some of the sauces. Parking can be a pain given its location on High St, but it's worth it to try the food!

I've lost track of how many times I've been to brassica. Once I went two days in a row because it's THAT good. Get a bowl packed with everything you can. The flavors are incredible and everything is so fresh. Not to mention, the ambiance is amazing and there's outdoor seating at most of them. Do your taste buds a favor and go immediately.

A great quick spot with tasty fresh food. I love the variety and the hummus is delicious. I always recommend the fries with any meal.

Grabbed takeout for dinner while staying in the Short North area for a concert. Everything was fresh and delicious. The pita bread was so thick and soft. The hummus, falafel, and s'hug are delicious too. I also like the minty pink lemonade and the tahini chocolate chip cookies. I was so satisfied with my meal that I went back the next day for lunch before driving back to PA. Absolutely will return when I'm in the Columbus area!

Located on the lit high st in arts district, this place has the best Mediterranean food I've had in a really long time. Everything is so fresh and made daily! Warm pitas are baked right in front of you. I tried the chicken sandwich with pita crisps and falafel the first time I visited. Soo good! I also tried their famous fries and they are so well seasoned you can't stop licking your fingers. They have decent seating space and definitely put a lot of thought in designing their interiors. Street parking and public parking available if the back lot is full. Safe to say I will be coming here everytime I am in town.

The food is very good. Fresh! Very polite staff. Love the outdoor seating! Try the fries. They are delicious!

Wow! Tried the chicken/pita with the special sauce and falafel and it was delicious! Wish there was a location closer to me!

Excellent fresh food, friendly staff. Highly recommend for quick delicious meals. Expand your mind, try the pickled veggies!

I don't even know what combinations to make so I let the staff choose and as always, amazing! Pro tip, if you add some Tito's to their amazing pink lemonade, you'll have a stellar adult beverage Pro tip

I LOVE this place! Every time we come to Columbus it's a must have. Waiting for them to open a location in Cincinnati soon. Got caught in a dinner rush so the place was busy but costumer service was on point and everyone was working hard with a smile. Our sandwiches were good but seemed a little cold. Fries are a must have. Maybe so music playing would be cool?

My favorite place for Falafel is sadly in Paris, France.. and I haven't found anything I like as much in the states until today! OMG. I had the bowl with basically EVERYTHING in it! With Falafel on top obviously. The rice & lentils, the veggies, the BABA. All so good! The FRIES. *chefs kiss* Everything was perfect. Restaurant was busy, but the staff was great at keeping up with everything! Kudos!! Please open a location in Cincy so I can enjoy this all the time! Haha

I had never been to Brassica before and after my intense yoga class at Core Power, I really needed something filling. When I entered, I did not know where to start and lucky for me, they were not busy at the time, which allowed Chelsea and Ileana, both to help me make my selections. First, the pita bread looked so lovely, it made my mouth water, so a side of hummus with 2 pieces of pita were a no brainer. Next, it was on to deciding my base and I decided on the salad topped with baba, crispy onions, chicken, beets, cukes+radishes, feta, marinated eggplant, topped with the special sauce and green spicy sauce. The bowl was so good and there are no words for how delish the pita and hummus tasted. Thank you so much ladies for being so patient and helpful!

The street food, single line, style of restaurant often lends itself to a pretty safe menu. It allows for quality ingredients and a fast delivery of your meal. Although Brassica serves their food in this way, please don't lump them In with the dependable(sometimes bland) restaurants who also serve street style. The flavors are bold and intentional. The choices clearly made by a chef and not an accountant. Very very good. There is more seating I. This location than you'd expect. The intimate feel of each table or booth is an impressive achievement with how many people they can accommodate. Because of the bold choices, mixed with a fearful staff member, I had a bit of trouble ordering how I typically do. It went like this: "Hi there, If it's ok I'd like for you to choose my meal. I have no allergies and no preferences. Whatever you think is best, I'll likely enjoy" "Oh the options are up on the menu above you there" "I saw that, would it be ok if you picked the meal for me. Whatever you think, I'm sure it'll be great" "Do you want this rice or..." "Is it good?" "Yes" "Sure! I'll take it" This was repeated at every station. So it was a little cumbersome. A young lady recognized the trouble and shouted out a few fond recommendations to rescue the gentleman who was struggling. It was fantastic. Servings seemed small but I couldn't finish! (So obviously they weren't small). The food was so well prepared and flavorful that I think it slowed my eating enough for my stomach to catch up. We purchased a few pins and had the purple lemonade(I think). So so pleased. Good work

This was an awesome concept with great staff and amazingly fresh food! Ordered a build my own falafel sandwich and it was one of the tastiest falafel I've had. The pickled items and toppings worked well together. I'd come back to Columbus to explore the menu more (menu attached of more specifics I selected)

Unique concept. The felafel is so good and the toppings are really well made. Get the eggplant topping

Brassicas in Bexley is my favorite location. Always quick and easy to order and I love their vegan options. The falafel is so yummy and those fries!! I love the hummus and baba as well.

Me and my friend wanted to go out to eat and we were craving something super good. When this came up on Yelp, with all those good reviews and pictures I knew I had to try it! Over all the employees were really nice people and definitely loved being there. And the food... don't even get me STARTED on the food! Or should I call it Good! I say this a lot but this time when I went inside it was cleaner than Sterilized medical equipment! Now that's what I call clean the food the employees the cleanness if this isn't enough evidence that YOU need to come here than i don't what is! I thought it was really good and so did my friend we are definitely coming here again! Maybe next time with my family too!

Fantastic little find near downtown. Quick, good ingredients and portion size, and friendly service. Will be back next time I'm in town!