Fun neighborhood restaurant. Employee is helpful, extensive menu. Great steak subs. they even have an outdoor section for picnic type lunch with friends. read more

This is a nice restaurant with a large menu for its size. I mainly go there for take out pizza. I love their pizza especially the blanco pizza. It is delicious. They also have other pizza toppings like sausage and onions and they are not stingy with their toppings. Also the dough is not frozen. I recommend this restaurant for it in or take out. They also sell alcohol in the restaurant to drink in or take out. read more

This was my second visit to brookside market and it was just as good as I remembered it! This time we opted for the green tomatoes, fried Zuchinni , rigatoni and cutlet sub. The green tomatoes is not what you may expect but better topped with creamy corn! The cutlet sub was divine! The sweet roasted red peppers pair nicely with the hunk of cheese that sits on top of the perfectly fried chicken cutlet. The only Downside is that if you don't eat it fast, the bread is so thin it gets super soggy. The overall service is great and they offer such a great variety of dishes, it's the perfect place for large groups. They also sell alcohol so if you're looking for something to take home, you can grab drinks and food! read more

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Update: Still Amazing! I am blown away how Brookside still doesn't have a better rating. I came back here for dinner with a party of 3 on a Saturday and everything was perfrct. Service was punctual and friendly and the food was fantastic. This time, I ordered the vodka rigatoni special as well as the Sienna pizza for my mains and both were slam dunks. My table split the zucchini chips and fried green tomato appetizers and they were outstanding. Just like my previous review, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and had no complaints. Another tid bit that I appreciate about Brookside is their full buy in on social media. They post regularly with light hearted content depicting current events and specials they have going on. A major plus for those wanting to stay in the know of their seasonal menu. Overall, another A+++ experience. read more

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Good food. Great staff. Sell wine by the bottle. Nothing except pizza and salad. for vegetarians . read more

Delicious food every time. Winner Saturday evening was the fried green tomatoes topped with cream of crab soup. Soup was rich and full of crab chunks. Service was quick and friendly. One of my favorites! read more

Food is pretty good. But I wouldn't call it moderately priced. For example, a simple salad with salmon on the lunch menu came in at $28. And that's before the cover charge. Cover charge? Yes, they assess a 3% service fee on your order, and it has nothing to do with credit card usage. It's essentially a fee to eat there. So know before you go, and avoid a "you have got to be kidding" moment when you read the bottom of the menu after you have committed to ordering for your party. If you go alone, you can easily bail. read more

Don't make the mistake of not knowing how this place runs because the waitress will ignore you and the other staff will chastise you for getting it wrong. I've been here, ordered, sat down and enjoyed my meal. Nope - after a certain hour there are wait staff. Would have been a nice piece of information to get from the young lady who took my order, but the humiliating waitress let me know when she said "what are you waiting on ". I quickly consumed half my sandwich that I had to ask the manager for myself and left. If you're going to have a system - don't assume everyone knows what it is. Thanks for the embarrassment read more

Nice atmosphere, fun vibe, good service. That's where it ends. Chicken Caesar wrap - "grilled" chicken that was more like boiled. Zero flavor. You'd think they would ask to add fries- nope. Pepperoni pizza - just a pile of sloppy cheese and undercooked crust. Salmon BLT - very bland and stale bread. An overall disappointment. We won't be back. Oh, and I just learned that I tipped 18% AND was charged 10% to sit down. Best part? There was a bunch of slop on the table that I put my arm in and of course, no napkins! read more

Decided to try take out to for dinner. Ordered a Meatball Sub and a Rueben. Both were mediocre in the quality/taste category. Also, a side order of "fries"? Save your $$. The potatoes were unrecognizable and inedible. Dark, mushy, unsightly and tasteless. Maybe old? The 5% Carryout Service Charge is justified by rising costs??? Most places would just increase the menu items but these are already overpriced so tack on 5% and...oh yes...make the customer pay TAX on that as well when the bill is totaled. Not sure the counter help know how to smile, greet and thank. Simple gestures to indicate some semblance of customer service. Not here. Won't be returning. read more

This place is great for anything Italian on their menu - cold cuts , pasta dishes , pizza - all top notch . Deli sandwiches are great , huge portions of everything . The reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is for 2 reasons . The fries are always little itty bitty broken greesy bits . Like they are giving you the bottom of the fryer - but they are always like this . The flavor would be good if it was a full fry and larger cut , but they use skinny fries that absorb too much grease and fall apart in the fryer . The 2nd reason for 4 stars is they do not know how to cook a soft shell crab. These people know Italian and how to put seafood in pasta , but they don't know Baltimore style seafood at all . I ordered a soft shell sandwich as a special and it was the worst soft shell I have ever attempted to eat. The saddest thing is I could tell they started with a good size heavy soft shell crab. But then they proceeded to ruin it by dipping it in some horrible thick doughy hush puppy batter and flash deep frying it ! Absolute crying shame what they did to that poor crab . I couldn't even eat it - it was this gargantuan hush puppy of fried batter dough on a little flimsy hamburger bun . It was such a mess and falling apart , I abandoned trying to eat it as a sandwich and went in with knife and fork . . When I peeled away the disgusting peppery batter so I could hopefully find the soft crab down in there somewhere - I still. couldn't eat it because the shell was so tough I couldn't even chew and swallow it . This is because it is deep fried at too high a temp and too fast for the poor crab buried in the huge dough ball to have time to cook properly. When a soft shell isn't cooked at low heat for a long time , it doesnt develop its flavor , the shell doesn't get crisp and papery . You might as well eat it raw .. to rub salt in the wound , they put it on a bun instead of just white bread and slathered it in aioli !! Gah ! Don't go trying to put an Italian sauce on a Baltimore dish !! Stay in your lane with the Italian food .. it doesn't belong on a soft shell crab. Neither does any kind of batter ! The ONLY way to cook a soft shell crab is sautéed LOW and SLOW naked in just butter on a cast iron until the shell is flakey crisp . Maybe just a light toss in plain flour if you have to cuz that's the way your momma did it , but no flour is better . Flour holds the grease flavor and takes away from the delicate flavor of the crab . It should only be served on plain untoasted white bread . White bread is best because it is flavorless - you don't want Italian bread or a roll or bun , because they have some flavor and you don't want anything , even the flavor of bread competing with the delicate crab flavor . Tomato and lettuce and mayo or tartar should be served on the side because again , not everyone wants those competing with the crab flavor. Honestly , what was done to this crab should be illegal in Maryland . The dough coating was inedible because the flavor of it was so bad and so full of greese . . So disappointing. If you need an example of a decent soft crab , order one at Pappas. Even though they toss in a little flour , they still sautee it correctly . And serve it correctly . I hope the Brookside owners read this and learn from it , because I do like the rest of their menu . From now on , I will remember where I am and stick to the caprese sub and prisciutto and mozzarella sub and save the Baltimore delicacies for places where I know it will be done right . read more

Our friends invited us to join them for lunch at Brookside Market - a place new to all of us. This is a market/restaurant. One third is dedicated to market items such as beer, wine, sodas, and refrigerated packaged goods. There is a counter where you order your food and pay. They bring the food to your table. The dining area felt more like a sports bar than a dining room, as it had lots of TV's and very little ambience. We were there before noon and the dining area never filled up. We did note that it was quite noisy with only about a dozen people there. I personally felt that the prices were on the high side considering that there was no table service. My husband ordered the Cheesesteak Sub for $13.00 and paid the additional $4.00 for chips and iced tea. He thought the sub was greasy. And, the selection of chips was limited to 2 varieties of Miss Vickie's chips - "sea salt" and "sea salt and vinegar." He chose the "sea salt" chips - which were like kettle chips. He wished they had Utz chips instead. I ordered the Brookside Club ($12.00) which looked nothing like a club sandwich that I have had at any other restaurant. It was turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on two slices of thick country white bread cut in half. It was a bit unruly to handle, but the taste was very good. Our friend ordered the Shrimp Salad sandwich ($16.00) which was loaded with shrimp and was very good along with an order of French Fries ($4.00). Her husband had the same club as I did and felt the same way I did - hard to handle. He also ordered Onion Rings ($6.00) that came drizzled in honey which was a different twist, yet very good. We were surprised to see a 3% Convenience Charge added to the bill, as we did not remember seeing any notice of that anywhere. (After returning home and looking at their website, we found a notice that said: "Due to high inflation, supply chain challenges and wage increases, we have chosen to implement a convenience fee of 3% on all purchases in-house and 5% on carry-out purchases.") All in all, we enjoyed our lunches; not sure we would ever come back. read more

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My friend and I decided to venture out of the city and come to Brookside on our Friday off. She had tried sandwiches from Brookside at a work event and raves about them. I ordered the Katsendike hot sandwich, she ordered the Turkey Swiss sandwich and we split an order of fries. Everything was so delicious and huge. We both took half of our sandwiches home for later. The bread on the Katsendike sandwich was so soft and flavorful. And their pesto is amazing. The fries were fresh and crispy. The service was friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is casual. Very cute dining area with mounted tvs. They had the masters on while we were there. I recommend Brookside for an excellent sandwich. I'll definitely come back to try one of their other delicious looking sandwiches. read more

Brookside Market - Katsendike and turkey Swiss sandwiches with fries - Caterers Near Me - Phoenix, Maryland

Been here many times so this review is well informed ha. Truly excellent in every way. Seating and take out. The owners have created exceptional food in Phoenix/Jacksonville. The sandwiches, salads, and pizzas are simply excellent. Try the shrimp salad sandwich...huge fresh shrimp in a lighter than most mayo sauce. Filling. The true Italian sub as good as any at an Italian market. They also have wi es and beers to go. Good to know on a Sunday when you want to picnic on Loch Raven and forgot to buy beer or wine during the week. Since it's a restaurant..,you can buy on Sunday. read more

Live right down the street since well before it opened, but haven't often been a customer. That may change. Ran in there Sunday for some booze for the Ravens game (turns out I needed it). Looked for white claw, among other things, didn't see it. Tremendously helpful young lady showed me a bunch of alternatives and explained how each was diff/similar to white claw. Way beyond the call of duty. Thanks, Ruby! Simply because of that ONE interaction, I am now a customer! THATS THE POWER OF EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! Now, I'll be back to try the food! Is the pizza anything like Neapolitan? read more

We have been fans, and eating there since it opened. We love the pizza, subs, chicken parm, risotto, short ribs. You name it, we like it!!

We have found this awesome place for mid breakfast (10 am) , lunch or dinner. Ordered cream of crab fries and have been ordering them every visit. They are hot fries with old bay and delicious cream of crab soup!! A must have. Loved the hot toasted Italian and spicy castellano subs! All food is good, service is pleasant and helpful and you enjoy a chilled comfortable atmosphere. read more

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Consistent high quality for carryout and the staff is always so kind and friendly! Best cream of crab soup in MD!!

Stopped in for lunch and had the Rockfish Wrap & Caprese Salad. Both were delicious. We sat outside in the back Garden area and shared both. The staff was so nice and helpful. Definitely will be back to try more read more

Brookside Market - Rockfish Wrap & Caprese Salad - Caterers Near Me - Phoenix, Maryland

Food is fantastic. Cheesesteak with the fixings, cheese melting off. The bread was soft, but crisp. Shrimp salad was perfect - not heavy on the mayo and large shrimp. Go have a great meal at Brookside read more

Brookside Market - Cheesesteak. Yum - Caterers Near Me - Phoenix, Maryland

There is a store on one side & then seating on the other. It was crowded for a weeknight. Our server was very pleasant& nice! The food was good! I had pizza & the crust was crispy & brown! It seems like this would be a good lunch spot as they have a lot of sandwiches. They did have dinner entrees but we all got sandwiches or pizza. I would recommend this restaurant read more

A great laid back restaurant with a delicious menu! The pizzas and salads are my favorite. The kids chicken pot pie is ENORMOUS.

We were literally about to order family carry out (that isn't going to happen) and we used to go here all the time. We WILL NOT go here anymore because they posted on their website that they are adding a "convenience fee of 3% for in person dining and 5% for carry out orders." Prices are already high and you think adding this on top of high prices is ok when your customers are already dealing with high inflation and prices. You are completely out of touch and we will not support this business until this is eliminated. It's a shame because we love to support local businesses but not when they are fleecing the local customers they need. So much for supporting them during COVID by getting take out orders. read more

Brookside Market - Clearly not the ketchup that's clearly on the receipt, along with my Orange Crush I didn't receive. - Caterers Near Me - Phoenix, Maryland

HORRIBLE SERVICE IF YOU ARE GOING TO GO HERE ONLY CHOOSE TAKEOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Every time I have gone here they have gotten my order wrong each time, seriously how does that happen you guys need to get your service up, do not eat here the staff makes you feel like you are asking for too much, staff makes you feel invisible, and the staff makes you feel stupid. Do not eat here the place is stupid you will never have a good experience. I'm spirited this place is not shut down, which they should be. read more

Great deli, restaurant, and wine store. The cheesesteak egg rolls were surprisingly good. The salmon was moist and succulent. read more

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A pretty decent place. If you get a bottle of wine though off their shelf that is not one on the menu they charge a $10 corking fee. I asked the waitress if one side of the business is owned by a different owner than the side where you order food. She said no. So why would they charge you a corking fee for a higher end bottle you get from to enjoy with your food. Amazingly cheap in my opinion. read more

Had the worst blackened salmon. Looks like it was microwaved. It was so rubbery- I had to video my attempt to fork the salmon. This restaurant is so inconsistent with their food quality. read more

Went to Brookside and ordered carryout. I got the True Italian and an order of fries. The sandwich was terrible. I asked for no hots and no mortadella. Got the mortadella I didn't want but they forgot a bunch of other stuff that the sandwich advertised and I wanted on it. It had no oil, no vinegar, no Parmesan spread, no provolone. It tasted bad and I ended up throwing it away after 2 bites. Fries were extra brown and soggy by the time I got in my car. They were edible but not good. I was super hungry and looking forward to my sandwich. Needless to say, I was very disappointed...and starving. read more

Places like Dipasquale's get all the hype when it comes to sandwiches in MD. But personally, I think the prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich at Brookside Market blows every other sandwich I've had in Maryland out of the water. Their bread is like a cloud, the motz is silky smooth, and the prosciutto is soft and fresh. I ramp this sandwich up by adding roasted red peppers and extra balsamic glaze. It's a bit of a drive, but this massive $15 sandwich is worth it and will keep you full the entire day! They also have other Italian dishes like pizza, pasta and salad. read more

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I went to Brookside Market with my family for breakfast on a Sunday. Breakfast is served on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 pm. When we drove into the parking lot, I noticed there was an ample amount of parking spaces. It's great not to fight for a place to park on a Sunday :-) We were seated quickly but our server took quite a long time to come and take our order but when he did come he was very nice. It also took a while to get our coffee and to get our food after we ordered which was very confusing to me because there were not a lot of people in there when we arrived. Anywho, I ordered the crab omelette and a cup of coffee. The omelette had tender peices of crab in a gravy on top. It was pretty good. The coffee was decent too. They have a nice lunch and dinner menu also. They have a wide variety of foods to choose from. I would love to try one of their deli sandwiches which I heard are really delicious and are made with fresh ingredients. I also heard that the pizza is cooked in a brick stove and is pretty tasty, too. There is just something about pizza cooked in a brick oven! Mmmmmm. I have family that lives in the area and they say that this is one of their favorite local restaurants to go to. After breakfast, I walked around. They have a small General Store with dry goods, pastas, spices, and olive oil. Their deli is nicely stocked with various selections of deli meats and cheeses. I was also impressed with the selection of wines and liquor. If you have to pick up a hostess gift or cute little knick-knack for your home, you could find something in this little market/restaurant. This is a nice place to eat in a quaint, friendly community. read more

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This was my third time at Brookside Market. I do really enjoy this place but be prepared to spend a pretty penny for a quick lunch. However, the taste, quality and quantity of food is very good. I do think you get a bang for your buck but if you're trying to save money maybe shift gears to some where else. FOOD: I love salmon and the salmon BLT was incredible and they give you a lot of salmon. I was starving and still saved half my sandwich for dinner. The salmon was cooked well, the aioli had great flavor, and the bread tasted fresh and wholesome. If I were to go back as much as I want to try everything on the menu, I'm not sure if I could turn down this sandwich. It is a very cute building with a nice atmosphere. They have a great selection of wines, and small gifts. My only complaint is they charged me $5 for a cup of coffee... I don't even think it was bottomless, and I wasn't offered cream or sugar. So $5 for a cup of black coffee, not the end of the world but a bit of a turn off. All in all I do enjoy Brookside Market and you can't go wrong stopping here for lunch, or a bottle of wine! read more

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Pizza review: Thin crust, brick oven. Cooked well. Got the peppericotta (pepperoni, mozz, ricotta). This is legitimate Restaurant level pizza NOT your average fare. Pretty good. Will try one of the other dozen pizzas next time. Excellent pizza for a place that has so many varieties of dishes (salads, sandwiches, etc.). read more

Food was delicious! Service with a smile! Italian cold cut is delicious! Only got a photo of the fried green tomatoes. But everything was sooooo good! read more

Brookside Market - Fried green tomatoes - Caterers Near Me - Phoenix, Maryland

Brookside Market catered a family gathering for us. The food was delicious. They accommodated gluten free and vegetarian family members. From ordering to pick up the staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

What happened to this place. Service used to be great. Food was always good and the people were pleasant. That was then. Past 2 orders were wrong. Today I checked it before driving back home. Wrong again. That's not the reason for 1 star. The snippy attitude when I complained is! Left without Pizza or refund. read more

I got a charred ceasar salad with grilled chicken last night to go and I just have to rave about it. OMG, this is one of the Best Salads I have ever had. The homemade dressing is stellar. I picked up a Baltimore Club for my Dad who was over the moon about his overstuffed seafood sandwich. Jacksonville is So Lucky to have Brookside Market-- this would a successful restaurant in any large city in America. Thank you, for your amazing food. read more

I live nearby so they are or should I say should be convenient, but not the case. I had bad experience last 3 times I called in. They either got orders incorrect, or food was improperly prepared. On last visit ordered specific dessert for wife and as I was leaving after paying realized dessert was not in bag. Gal that checked me out was going to let me leave without checking. When I informed her that I was missing dessert she responded that they were out of that dessert and I told her that she was letting me leave having paid for something I didn't get. OMG this broke her brain and after pondering for a good moment she offered what desserts they had which were not what wife or I wanted. I informed her her that I would like a refund for the missing item and she just melted and said she didn't know how to do that. Then the manager who had been hovering in the background swooped in and tried to make this MY PROBLEM for being inflexible. Suffice to say it took him 5+ mins to back out the charges and was terse dealing with me. On other occasions they seriously undercooked my pizzas and they were doughy messes. Bakers there have no idea how to bake pizzas and crusts properly. read more

Inconsistent. One day the $11.00 cold cut is stuffed with meat, the next their is hardly anything in the sub . I think I will go back to Strapasta. read more

Great find on the way to the wineries! Awesome Italian salad and seafood sandwich. Friendly service and everything was fresh and delicious! read more

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we ate at Brookside recently and we're fairly satisfied with the food. we did notice that the portions were small and that they ADD a 5% takeout fee and a 10% fee just for using their facility. they told me to offset the charges of a credit card, etc. what a bunch of hogwash. these people are bilking the public and a extremely greed. my blt use to have a lot of bacon, now just 3 meager slices of bacon. before it had5-6 slices. they raised the prices and cut the portions. we will not here again. they use to be a decent place to eat but not anymore. read more