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Brennan's Country Farm Market & Liquor Store
Categories: Food Specialty Food Fruits & Veggies Food Specialty Food Cheese Shops Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Fruits & Veggies, Cheese Shops, Beer, Wine & Spirits [Edit]
5533 University AveMadison, WI 53705
(608) 233-2777
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 8 am - 9 pm
Sun 8 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
20 reviews for Brennan's Country Farm Market & Liquor Store
Review Highlights
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"It's always fresh and always juicy and full of flavor." In 3 reviews -
"...from local bakers, a full meat counter, and a large outdoor..." In 3 reviews -
"...I think) who helped me pick out a mix and match six pack." In 3 reviews
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20 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer D.
Denton, TX
1/6/2012
I have nothing but praise for this little grocery store.
It offers the best in local and most importantly FRESH fruits veggies and meat. There seems to always be samples of a little bit of everything when you walk inside. The employees are bright and cheerful, and although I've only been here once I feel in love with the store, its like whole foods only more local and dare I say fresher?
Now the main attraction of the store?? THE CHEESE...oh the rows and rows and rows of cheese are something that NO MAN should every go without experiencing. And yes there were samples of all kinds of cheeses, stuff I had never even heard of before( which was a really nice breath of fresh air...experiencing new and unheard of foods) from awarding winning cheeses to experimental cheese ( like the garlic/dill and green olive cheese curds???? Who'd have thought those would be so good?)
See how this place has a 5 star rating? Theres a reason for it if your in the area and are spending some relaxing time here? Do check it out, I don't see how you can be disappointed by this place. -
Review from Heather E.
Chicago, IL
8/11/2011 1 photo
Mar's Cheese Castle ain't got nothin' on this place...
Stroll into Brennan's and find yourself first off greeted by the ever friendly employees, and secondly bombarded by samples galore. I consider myself somewhat of a sample fiend, never one to pass up even the free teriyaki chicken at the mall, and this place is tops. I have tried fresh fruit (stone fruit, berries, grapes, melon, apples, etc.), fresh pastries, condiments (yum peanut sauce and sugar snap peas), amazing cheeses (hello aged cheddar), sausages, beer and wine here. You can stroll in around 12, indulge in some samples, and realize you don't really need lunch. Working in food service in college, I have to give a nod to their food safety as well. The samples are always fresh, clean- no scraping out crumbs after some sticky fingered tot- and stocked.
Enough about the freebies- the products themselves are what I really come for. I love their aged cheddar- creamy, strong and delicious. Beyond the aged cheddar that I always buy, they have rows of other block cheeses, and add'l spreadable cheeses. Their produce is also always fresh and affordable. They stock many local fruits and vegetables, and I know they will last more than a day or two. They also have a great beer and wine selection... Special kudos to their beer/wine manager (Mark I think) who helped me pick out a mix and match six pack. I told him what I liked and he described some of the beers that met my tastes. They also have a meat counter here- it looks great, but I have never patronized them.
Brennan's, it's time to franchise- to Chicago, please? -
Review from Rondell P.
Madison, WI
6/20/2011
Having moved to the East side of Madison about 2 years about there are only 2 things I miss about the West side: 1, No Costco. 2 No Brennans.
Greatest selection of Microbrews in the Madison area. I would always do the make your own 6 pack option and Its pretty reasonably priced. I think its 7.99 for a six pack. Anyway they really have some great brews.
Brennan's also has some of the freshest, ripest fruit you can buy.(Only downside is that it is so ripe and juicy you really need to eat it all in a few days or it will go bad).
Amazing Deli with Jacobson meats...would always go there to get the Jacobson potato salad.
My favorite part of Brennans is the generosity of the samples. They have a plethora of different fruits and cheeses you can try. And their sample strategy works because I usually come out of Brennans with more items than I intended to buy.
It is a food/drink connoisseurs paradise. -
Review from Renee H.
Madison, WI
10/1/2011
I love going to Brennans! The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about all of their products. The fruit is amazing and the young woman named Sara is especially helpful, she even helps me pick out my fruit!
I will keep coming back to Brennans, the customer service is totally worth it! -
Review from Jenny D.
Madison, WI
8/17/2011
Brennan's has THE best fruit at any store in Madison, period. It's always fresh and always juicy and full of flavor. I really appreciate that they always have samples available--you know that the fruit, cheese, etc. is good.
I'm obsessed with their nectarines. Yum. -
Review from Alison Y.
Madison, WI
8/19/2008 2 photos
I finally set foot in a Brennan's market, and I am so glad I did! For produce, the place is unbeatable. The fruit looked perfectly ripe and yummy, and they had all these samples. Plus, they had a ton of different cheeses.
You know what I honestly think is the best thing ever? The Brennan's granola. But at $10 a bag, it's a little pricey. Kind of worth it sometimes though. -
Review from Jaymi M.
Minneapolis, MN
9/30/2008
I stopped by Brennan's every day on my recent trip to Madison.
The produce is so good, especially the Idaho peaches. The local cherry wine, cheese curds and organic honey pretzel sticks were also awesome. I could gain 50 pounds on the free samples alone.
I miss you, Brennan's! -
Review from Mio S.
Madison, WI
6/9/2009
I finally found the first ripe Nectarine in Wisconsin (it's been 3 years).
And the plucots were also delicious. If you care about eating fresh fruits that taste like what they really are, come here. Having been deprived of the ripe seasonal fruits at the Co-op, I think it's worth a trip just to satisfy cravings.
The rest of the store is ok. They do have lots of Brennan's own brand cheese, beer, baked goods etc. While they appear interesting, I found them sort of on the "meh" side. -
Review from Kent S.
Chicago, IL
4/2/2009 1 Check-in Here
Copious samples garnish the aisles. Local flavor is found at every turn. Then, there's the annual selection of selection of World Championship cheeses. Brennan's is the single most place that I recommend all who visit Madison to visit. Plenty of people drive along the many cheese barns of the interstate, only to find a selection of novelty items and subpar cheeses.
So, if you're not from the area and you find yourself in town, this is your chance to learn what cheese in Wisconsin is all about. The smoked mozzarella sticks find me every time. -
Review from Ashley H.
Madison, WI
1/3/2010
Best specialty food store in Madison.
Fabulous fruit and cheese samples. In my opinion, the majority of the veggies are just like veggies at most other stores. But the fruit and cheese is superb. You gotta go here after world dairy expo when all the award winning cheeses are here! They also carry Clasen's bakery goods. In addition to the produce and cheese, they carry specialty jams and dips, booze, and also have fresh fish and meats. Of course, they have stuff like pasta and milk but that's more of an afterthought.
Brennan's makes me poor when I go there. The cheese samples suck me in every time. -
Review from Tim S.
Salem, OR
12/19/2009
Having never been to Wisconsin I had to do the most cliche thing possible, purchase cheese.
I was told Brennan's was the place and indeed it is and then some. Now i wasn't shopping for fresh produce but they didn't seem to have any lack of it. I had wished I was shopping for dinner that night with a kitchen to go home to but alas, beer and cheese for me. The selection reminded me of Tillamook. I picked up a 9 yr aged cheddar (18 bucks a pound!) and some horseradish dill havarti. Still saving them for christmas but i'm sure its worth it. Also, they have a ridiculous wall of beer with the good ole make your own six pack approach. Take advantage. I brought back 3 beers with me on the plane for Christmas. If your in town for just a while hit this place up to get a taste of some indigenous delectables. -
Review from Nic B.
Madison, WI
10/25/2010
Discovered this place serendipitously last night on the way home from Middleton. What an awesome store! Fresh produce, plenty of cheese, and mix and match six packs. A cool little specialty grocery. Wouldn't wanna do all my shopping here, but I'm glad I know it exists. By the way their blue cheese is phenomenal.
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Review from Alan H.
Carol Stream, IL
10/16/2011
We happened upon this jewel will traveling in the Madison area. You have to stop if you are nearby. They give samples of their fruits, salsas, cheeses and dips. You won't go away empty handed. They also have a great selection of micro-brewery beers. Everything was good.
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Review from Kevin G.
Madison, WI
12/5/2010 2 Check-ins Here
If you're looking fo a gift for an out of "Wisco", go no further. These cheeses are world class. All of the woderful flavors you can imagine. Also the Fish Monger is the best in town. Flown in fresh constantly.
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Review from Megan K.
San Francisco, CA
2/13/2007
Brennan's is a top notch market. They offer a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables all year long, bread from local bakers, a full meat counter, and a large outdoor gardening area in the summer. There's an extensive wine and liquor store in back, with a knowledgeable staff to help you navigate. To top it all off, they carry an insane variety of cheese, much of which you can sample - get your squeaky fresh cheese curds here if you missed them at the Farmer's Market.
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Review from Sokheun P.
Madison, WI
12/25/2010 1 photo
I only go to this place for my steaks, this is the closest place you'll find to prime. Their grade is high quality choice grade, not like the ones you see at the grocery store, but better!
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Review from Lisa M.
Madison, WI
8/5/2008 1 Check-in Here
I made my first trip to Brennan's today and it was well worth the trip across town. The fruit and veggies were absolutely beautiful and delicious. They have signs indicating where the produce came from and little pre-cut samples so you can taste how good everything is. The Michigan blueberries they have in right now are heavenly. The fresh bakery area smelled wonderful. The meat counter is run by Jacobson's brother and had a deli case of typical salads and deli meats as well as fresh steaks, pork, and chicken. I grilled up a small sirloin that tasted like summer. There is also a fresh fish counter, a lot of wine, and a ton of cheese many of which you can sample.
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Review from Underhill T.
Middleton, WI
7/20/2009
Awesome! Brennan's has the best selection of Wisconsin cheeses - many are award winning - and they taste wonderful. Plenty of samples! Their fruit selection is unmatched in Dane County. Again, more samples! It's nice to buy great tasting fruit that isn't spoiled one day later. We always take out-of-town friends and family to Brennan's at least once during their visits.
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Review from Chris W.
Orland Hills, IL
8/6/2008
I love Brennan's! They have a great beer and cheese selection. The fruit is always fresh and usually the best in the area. My one compliant is that they are more expensive than other places, but it is worth the extra cost for great products and service.
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Review from Elizabeth H.
Middleton, WI
10/24/2010
I love Brennan's! You can always find great local food and produce here. They put out lots of fun samples and the staff is always smiling and helpful.
