Brennan's Delicatessen of Middletown — Restaurant in Middletown Township

Brennan’s is one of my absolute favorite lunch spots! We were instantly hooked with the Rumson location years ago and when we saw the sign that they were opening in Middletown, we were ecstatic. I am in the store a few times a month and have always been welcomed before my foot is through the door. It’s refreshing to walk in, clean, and always always always smells delicious. The staff is personable, always makes conversation with my children and never lets us customers know how busy they really are behind the counter. I just witnessed a customer who was unsatisfied with her sandwich and spoke to the staff extremely rude, yet was spoken to with respect (that she didn’t even deserve in my opinion). She muttered a comment that she would leave a bad review and left me thinking that no one takes the time to leave good reviews anymore. So there you have it! I would give 10...

Brennan’s Delicatessen has become a staple in my weekly routine—and for good reason. Their sandwich selection is outstanding, with something for every craving, and their online ordering system is spot-on. My orders always come out exactly the way I like them, which makes grabbing breakfast or lunch effortless. I usually visit the Middletown location as its convenient to where I live, however, the other locations are good too.

The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, which adds to the charm of stopping in—especially on Sundays when I treat myself to one of their breakfast sandwiches. During the week, it’s all about their fresh, satisfying salads that keep me going without slowing me down.

Whether you’re a regular or just passing through, Brennan’s delivers quality, consistency, and a genuine...

Normally I order their Liverwurst sandwich, #20 and have never been disappointed.

However I wanted to try their Philly cheesesteak just to gauge how well they make theirs compared to others. Sadly, it was the driest cheesesteak I’ve ever had. Plenty of steak but not enough cheese integrated to compensate. See photos. The sesame bread was ok, not crispy for texture.

The ultimate cheesesteak is not found in Philly but by Chef Jose Andres in DC who uses a Banh Mi type bread for texture and caramelized onions. The major drawback to a Philly Cheesesteak is there’s no texture at all. If you ever had a Banh Mi Vietnamese Roll, you will be blown away with the complexity of flavors and texture.

I’m surprised given their sandwiches are usually well received by my coworkers...