I'm going to start by saying that I am so grateful to Mozart Cafe and Adnan and his wife. They are the wonderful family who run this marvelous bakery. And they are the reason that my birthday turned out perfectly. So here is what happened: I'm alone on my birthday due to the pandemic and it was super disheartening. To not even be able to find a birthday cake anywhere had made me so sad that I didn't even want to do anything except for cry into a bucket of ice cream while watching Netflix. And that was the plan. Then about 2 weeks prior to my bday, Mozart's began doing small pop-up sales, and I felt this glimmer of hope. Now, mind you, they were only selling a few meals and cookies at the time. It was a very very limited menu. So I figured it would be a long shot, but I sent them an email begging them to bake me a birthday cake. I picked the Esterhazy torte because it is a famous Hungarian cake and I wanted to impress my grandfather. You see my family immigrated here in the 80s and Russians make significantly different cakes than Americans. If you ask my grandfather, he will tell you that all American cakes are trash and it is impossible to find one in this city that is EVEN remotely close to the quality of a Russian torte! (Don't @ me bruh, my grandpa's 92, take it up with him)... Ok so: every birthday I have made it my goal to try to find the perfect cake. I have failed countless times. And now this year, I would have no cake at all to bring to my grandfather.. I was a bit devastated. So fast forward and it's a few days before my birthday and I go on the Mozart website to peruse and daydream.. AND THERE IT WAS! THEY ADDED THE ESTERHAZY TORTE TO THE POP-UP SALE WHICH FELL DIRECTLY ON MY BIRTHDAY!! I can't even tell you how that made me feel! I looked in my email and saw that they had written me and told me that they did it just for me and that I could order it if I wanted to. It was legit the most awesome birthday present. I obviously ordered the cake straight away! It's now my birthday and I sliced it up and brought some to my parents and my brother. And then the time had come: I went to my grandpa's with his slice. I was nervous, my palms sweaty.. You see the esterhazy is a very sweet torte. It is an interesting choice of torte because it has many layers of almond meringue intertwined with a buttercream filling and has a touch of apricot preserve. It really is one of a kind, it's rich and quite the treat. This is the kind of torte that you have strong feelings about; you either love it or you don't, there is no in between. So I've laid the slice out in front of my grandfather, I've laid out his favorite engraved silver fork that is dedicated exclusively to desserts. And now all I can do is wait on bated breath as he looks the slice over very carefully. My grandfather breaks off a small piece from the bottom with his engraved fork. It crumbles and I gasp. I really need this win, I've been at this for years now, with nothing more than the occasional grunt or a "meh". He always politely eats the slice but never asks for seconds and you can tell that he longs for the cakes of old. He picks up the corner of meringue and buttercream, giving it one last inspection before it disappears. I don't think he's even had the opportunity to finish chewing, let alone swallow before I'm asking him what he thinks. The old Russian finger goes up telling me to be quiet and wait, my impatience is killing me... He looks at me and with his thick Russian accent he says " Da (yes) Bellichka, THIS is good torte"! He agreed to a second slice for later, which I gleefully cut generously for him. I had succeeded. I had FINALLY presented my grandfather with a cake that was worthy. A cake he could enjoy genuinely and that maybe , just a little, reminded him of home....and even though, for the first time in my entire life, my whole family could not be together with me for my birthday, my day was made special and whole in a completely different way. And it was EVERYTHING Also: ischler cookies, gingerbread cookies, marzipan peaches, rum balls PHENOMENAL FOOD: their mushroom soup is one of a kind and to die for read more

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We love their chicken salad and pastries! The service is always good and the people are always nice. The ambiance is adorable with the pianos and occasional "Mozart" playing while we eat. read more

Delightful space and food provided by a contentious friendly staff. Our group of 40 felt welcomed and catered to. Would definitely recommend as a place to consider when hosting your next event. read more

Mozart's is the most delightful, well-run place ever! I hosted a bridal shower there, and was a bit nervous since I live almost 200 miles away. However, from the moment they answered my telephone call, the staff was extremely helpful and courteous. They organized a wonderful High Tea party, elegant and over-the-top with pastries, quiche, and desserts. Add a variety of teas and mimosas, and a grand time was had by all. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

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I hosted my daughters baby shower here and everything was wonderful!! We had so many complements about how everything was so amazing and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend Mozarts for your event or just to stop by and get a quick bite! Ruth and Susie did a fantastic job serving everyone. read more

We hosted a rehearsal dinner at Mozarts. Everything was perfect! The room, the food, the service.....we couldn't have asked for anything better. The ambiance was private and provided a beautiful place to celebrate the upcoming wedding! read more

I highly recommend the peach marzipan tart :) Love the live piano music playing in the background. The interior of the cafe is super cute and clean. Reminds me of one I might find in Europe. read more

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Amazing cafe we've patron for years. Would give 5 stars but they no longer have afternoon teas! Such a shame. It was so wonderful to share tea with friends and family read more

We couldn't have been more pleased with the 50th anniversary party we hosted at Mozart's. We've enjoyed treats from their bakery and an occasional brunch at the bakery and cafe. We were searching for a unique place to host our 50th wedding anniversary dinner party and, Mozart's just stood our brightly. From the early inquiries and planning stages, Janelle and Anand were very easy to work with and helped us determine the room and menu that would work best for our group (had anticipated about 50 guests but grew to 64). We reserved the Beechwold Tavern Room for our party but had a real pleasant surprise the day before when Anand and Janelle were able to accommodate the growing guest list by placing us in the ballroom. They even went to the trouble to make sure there were enough handicap parking spaces available as we had several guests with limited mobility. The food was outstanding. We had the classical dinner buffet with beef stroganoff and spatzle, German roast pork loin which was accompanied by a garden salad, bread, broccoli and a special request Sonata Torte which was Outstanding! We are still getting comments on how delicious everything was. The room was beautifully decorated for the season as were the individual tables. Again more comments from our guests on the elegance of the venue. We highly recommend holding your special event at Mozart's. The personal care and attention to detail, the accommodating staff and the delicious food make it the perfect venue for any celebration. Thank you Janelle, Anand and the staff at Mozart's for making our special day perfect! read more

I can't say enough good things about Mozarts and its owners and team members. I have a medical dietary restriction and Mozart's has been one of the very very few places I've been able to reliably get take out from. I know the food will be delicious and will also be safe for me to eat. We have patronized Mozart's as much as possible during the stay-at-home order because they have made efforts to support our community and deserve the same support in return! Not to mention the food is so wonderfully unique and delicious (and haven't had a bad bottle of wine yet!) read more

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Hands down the best freaking Quiche Lorraine in Columbus! I haven't had anything this delicious since living in NYC. Fluffy eggs, flaky tasty crust, perfectly cooked to perfection. The meal is a generous slice, accompanied by toast with butter and real jam (not the sugary nonsense), and a chopped fresh fruit cup. Add on a mimosa and it's a fantastic Saturday brunch! Very clean restaurant and store following Covid-19 precautions. Hand sanitizer was readily available. read more

Mozart's has gone through a few changes over the years, especially in terms of locale when it moved to its larger location. But the talent between the delicious deserts has always remained the same and it shows in how over the years that I've ate there, it has been the same excellent quality. My go-to choices are the Sonata Torte (think layers of vanilla and chocolate living together in perfect harmony) and freakin fantastic black coffee with an extra shot of expresso called Rock Me Amadeus. There's some great food choices as well - the schnitzel stands out - but I'll be honest I'm here for the Torte and Marzipan. Something else to note: it's often criminally not as busy as it should be on certain nights if you are lucky. For $14 you can have fine coffee and two deserts for a quick date night or even moment away. It's a favorite spare of the moment haunt for my wife and I. read more

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On November 3, my friend brought me here for tea for my birthday. Upon arrival, we were told that they has lost the reservation because of a glitch in their system. The hostess apologized and sat us. Service was a little spotty, but the tea and accompanying food was delicious. In fact, I called a few days later and made another reservation to bring my friend and her mom who were visiting from out of town on Dec 3. I arrived first and was greeted by the same person who had been there on November 3. I told her I had a reservation for tea and my name. She asked how many there would be. I told her there would be 3 of us. She told me she couldn't find the reservation. I told her I made it myself over the phone. She left and a man who I later found out was the owner came up to me and impatiently started hammering me with questions. No apology whatsoever. By this point I am losing my patience and asked are we going to be able to have tea or not (knowing it was by reservation only thus the reason I made one). His response--still no apology--was ma'am I need to make sure this doesn't happen again so you have to give me the information and proceeds to grill me again for all the information I had just given his employee. I really wanted to tell him I didn't have to do anything, but I digress. Then he wanted to know exactly what day I called so I went thru my phone, found the exact date and time and told him that and that I had spoke to a woman. He asks me did I guarantee with a credit card. Again yes. Not sure how that would help him find it, but whatever. He is standing behind the counter pecking away at a laptop. By this time my guests have arrived. I greet them, we chat, he is still leaving us standing there waiting on him. He hasn't asked anyone to seat us. By this time I am livid. Had they not driven a distance to see me, I would have immediately suggested we leave. We stand there longer. No apology by anyone. Finally, he gives his blessing to seat us. The restaurant is barely half full so tables are plentiful. We order and receive our tea and food and are enjoying our conversation. About 30 minutes have passed. He stops by the table and asks if everything is good. I tell him yes--food is great. What happened next is why I won't ever go back. He proceeds to argue with me, in front of my guests. Tells me that the reason he couldn't find my reservation is that it was under 4 people, not 3. I replied you mean to tell me you couldn't find my name or time of reservation because the number of people was entered one off. Then he asks, well did you make the reservation for 4 or not? I am blown away by this man's complete and total ignorance in customer service, not to mention in front of my guests who did not need to be privy to this total debacle. He only came to the table to try to prove I had done something wrong, not to apologize or say it would never happen again. It's really too bad because the food is fantastic, but there are too many other places in Columbus that can actually not lose two reservations in a month AND apologize if they do. Which, by the way, he never, ever apologized. No offer of compensation. Not even a thank you. Charged us full price of course. I don't see this situation improving as he is the owner after all and from reading past reviews this isn't the first time he has treated customers poorly. I won't trust him or his reservation system again. I can't imagine how a special event there would go. read more

This review is specifically about Sunday Brunch (I've picked up pastries there many times, always so good). I needed somewhere to take my grandma for a 10 am Sunday brunch, so I didn't want to go anywhere that would be too loud, have a wait, or have high tables. I gambled correctly on Mozart's! When we left at 11 it was getting busier, but at 10 we sat down immediately and had great service from our young waiter. My grandma and my husband got the same order - coffee and the pork schnitzel breakfast (in her words, "when is the next time I'll be somewhere that I can get schnitzel for breakfast!?") and they seemed to enjoy it. I don't drink coffee but I love the pretty glass mugs they serve it in! I got the smoked salmon breakfast sandwich - A+! The eggs were so fluffy, the bread is DELICIOUS, and they did not skimp on the smoked salmon. Absolutely scrumptious. Great brunch menu, good service, and a piano player starts playing at 11 am on Sundays! And one touch I thought was both genius on their part and great for the customer - they bring over a slip of paper that you can use to order pastries to take home! So while we ate, they boxed up some cream horns for us, and now I have those to look forward to tonight. Whoever had that idea is a good businessperson! I'm so glad we picked this place, it fit our needs perfectly. Keep it in mind for a quieter brunch spot with plenty of parking. read more

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio recently held a special event at Mozart's Cafe and Event Space. We truly appreciated the great professional customer service and attention to detail in planning the event as well as during the evening. Our event was a huge success and enjoyed by all. We are grateful for the positive experience at Mozart's and we look forward to utilizing the space for future engagements. read more

Owner is very kind. The party planner was very easy to work with. The day of our event went so smoothly. The food was to die for, and the room and set up was gorgeous. Staff were patient and kind. I would highly recommend this business to anyone looking for an event space. read more

Quality is going down real fast. Cakes we're used to be one of the best ones in Columbus. Sadly, there's nothing to brag about anymore from the establishment. Cake part was the quality of a "cake box"-dry, the cream texture was "starchy" from cheap powdered sugar. I bought 4 slices from different cakes they have (chocolate cream, tiramisu, carrot cake and forgot what's the other one)....it's forgettable. I wouldn't come back. read more

I ordered a Carrot Cake for a birthday, and it was one of the best carrot cakes. Recommend trying a carrot cake when you have a craving or for a party. read more

Amazing event! Janelle is fantastic! Very responsive and so helpful! I definitely will be back for lunch and events! I highly recommend Mozart's. Food and service are outstanding!! read more

This place is really cute. During COVID, Mozart's offers afternoon tea on individual plates rather than the 3-tiered shelf. The food was really tasty. The scones were top notch! Just go... a nice little slice of Europe in north Columbus. The prices were very reasonable as well. read more

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We had a lovely bridal tea at Mozart's. Room and tables were lovely, as well as the food. Guests commented on how good everything tasted and how well organized the event was. Janelle was a great planner! read more

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About 5 yrs ago I discovered Mozart bakery and find out type of cake my mom and grandma did bake over 40 yrs ago in Europe for my birthdays. It was "Esterhazy torte"... read more

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Mozart's went above and beyond to help us throw the most beautiful and elegant bridal shower. We had the champagne tea and served tea sandwiches, pastries, scones, cream, coffee, tea and mimosas for 60. They were able to meet our need for social distancing of tables and provided perfect service and a beautiful space--there was even an arch with gorgeous greenery provided. We could not have been happier and our friend could not have had a more perfect experience for her special day. read more

Went for their afternoon tea with a friend! Very classic traditional afternoon tea with the full three course (sandwich, scones, desserts) and tea! We were expecting a three-tiered tray, but I guess due to Covid, they decided to serve the first two courses in one big plate (totally understandable)! The reason why I am giving this a 3/5 is because the food is really just okay in my personal opinion. Especially the desserts, I usually would finish everything that's on my plate, but I just can't with the desserts (not my type). The entire place was kind of dark so if great lighting is a big deal for you, this is definitely not the place! read more

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When Mozart's opened its new location, there was plenty of excitement. Would they be able to keep the intimate feel from their previous location (currently home to Harvest Clintonville), and would the expansion be good for business? Looks like the answer to both of those questions is yes. Partitioning the large space into a flowing set of rooms, one can have dinner, stop in for dessert, attend a music event, or hold a reception at Mozart's. The bright display of pastries, cakes and cookies remains temptingly near the entry, which is at once comfortable and open. Mozart's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Definitely order a breakfast croissant for melt-in-your-mouth savory flavor. They have many options, from sandwiches to breakfast platters. Lunch and dinner options are varied, but once again, a suggestion - the weiner schnitzel is wonderful, as is their salmon salad. Save room, though - you can't talk of Mozart's without talking about their sweets. First off, they have the BEST ice cream in town. Sorry, Jeni's; sorry, y'all - but it's true. Vienna Ice Café is the best. Second, cakes are their specialty and it shows. From almond-based to triple-chocolate Sonata to strawberry champagne, there is a cake that will become your favorite. Also - marzipan of various kinds. Cookies, plunders, croissants, crème horns - you can find something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Their coffee is great as well, blended espresso drinks and coffee floats. The Saha's are truly part of the Clintonville community. They give generously to the Clintonville Community Resource Center, and during the polar vortex of 2013-14, they opened up their banquet space for several days so kids and families could come in and have a day-off day-out, complete with hot chocolate and cookies. Every year on Mozart's birthday, they have a celebratory open house with proceeds going to the CRC. Looks like Mozart's is here to stay for a long time. read more

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Came in with a group of friends to use a groupon for their afternoon tea. We were late and came in slightly before 4pm but they had no qualms about it despite tea technically ending at 4, we were seated and or waitress was lovely and explained the whole process to us. You take your time and when everyone is finished they will bring out the next course so it's a slow event where you get to enjoy your company and sip and snack. The food was very good, the tea was suitable, the mimosas were nice, and I adore that they don't rush you. They also didn't seem to treat us any differently for having a groupon which was very nice. There was an a abundance of parking and a delicious and gorgeous looking pastry display on the way in. There is also a self playing grand piano for while you dine! It was a wonderful experience and I would do it again and recommend it to others! read more

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goulash was a big disappointment. I had lunch with friends, we all ordered the goulash. It was nicely seasoned, but consisted of very big chunks of meat that had to be cut up, where were the vegetables or any broth. ? 2 of us took most of the meat home to add make a more pleasing soup. read more

Mozart's is in my top 10 for brunch and lunch in Columbus. Been going there for years and there isn't a better ratatouille in the city. Also, top notch bakery items. Coffee is middle of the road. Love the live pianist. Hours are limited right now due to staffing issues. Challenging time for local small businesses, especially bars and restaurants. Support them where you can. read more

Went with a group of friends for high tea yesterday. There was 7 of us total and we were seated alone in the far dining hall. It was super nice to be alone as we were dressed in lolita and that makes a lot of people stare. I got the orange pekoe tea but didn't really taste the orange in it. The scones and spreads were the best part of the meal! I could eat those all day. We had a vegetarian friend that they gladly switched out the meats for during the "main" course. Those were hit our miss as I didn't care for some of the bread but over was good. Dessert was nice with three treats. The cookie was the best one in my opinion. Another item I could eat all day. High tea cost us roughly 20$ after tax. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for a cheaper high tea than a lot of other tea houses in the area. read more

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Great place for weekend brunch! I am a fave of smoked salmon capers and red onions with eggs and can't get this just anywhere. Plus their bakery on site has the best pastry offering! Dated decor but food and service is as it should be! And virtually no wait on an afternoon church time on Sunday! read more

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I met an old high school friend here for brunch when I was visiting from Detroit. It was one of those crazy warm September days (yes just last week) so we chose to sit on the patio. We did move as the sun crept in and that might have been a poor choice because our waiter wasn't able to find us after that (nor was he seen on the patio...) While the staff was friendly, fresh mimosas were tasty (not strong), and food was filling, the service we received wasn't great. As I mentioned we "lost" our waiter sometime before we actually finished up and he was never seen again. We had to ask for our bill and check out at the main counter. This wasn't so bad as it gave us an opportunity to peruse the dessert cabinet and buy some take alongs. However adding those purchases to our bill was not a streamlined process and created a bit of a wait which I felt odd. My companion and I consumed our entire meal. She had an omelette and said she would have preferred if the omelette was prepared with the ingredients in it rather than on it. My sandwich was good. The tiramisu that we both took home was the best part. The fruit tart I also took home was good but the crust was hard to break with a fork and made for "tough" eating. May have to check out for dinner- which they have live music with- maybe it's a bit more organized. read more

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It's been years since I last visited Mozart's and that was in their old location. We were looking for something in the Clintonville area for a small family get together and opted to visit Mozart's. The new location is much larger and much more comfortable than their old place and has plenty of on-site parking. Two of our party had the pork Wiener Schnitzel, one had chicken Wiener Schnitzel and one had the Salmon Strudel. My wife and I both had the pork Wiener Schnitzel with spatzel and ratatouille. Everything was excellent with the exception of the spatzel which seemed uninspired. The alternative to the spatzle was redskin mashed potatoes which may or may not have been better. Suffice it to say that the pork Wiener Schnitzel and the ratatouille were the highlights of the meal. Our niece ordered the chicken Wiener Schnitzel with the spatzel and the fresh market vegetables and was very pleased with her meal. My mom-in-law ordered the Salmon Strudel and carrots and asparagus. She thought the carrots were under-cooked and the staff immediately brought her a fresh order of carrots that were steaming hot and well cooked and she was pleased. Service was excellent -- attentive without being intrusive. All of the wait staff seemed to be very dedicated and professional. Mozart's is part bakery and part restaurant and it's hard to avoid the temptation of their bakery products. We purchased some chocolate pet-a-fores to go and enjoyed them later in the evening. It was good that we enjoyed them later because if we had still been at the restaurant - I would have been tempted to order seconds on the dessert. read more

We love tea houses and Afternoon tea was delightful. We found this place through Groupon. I did have a few things that I would've preferred to be different. I wish that the lighting was a tad brighter. It felt like dinner lighting and if there is something that you absolutely do not like on the menu , to be able to substitute for something that you do eat. For me it was the salmon, I would've loved just another chicken salad instead. All said, it was a wonderful experience read more

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Anand and his staff went to extra lengths to insure everyone was comfortable and their courteous efforts exceeded expectations!

Very nice array of food choices; the menu is very extensive. A bit hard to read, but ok. Pleasant surroundings with attentive Service. Desert choices are outrageous as you would imagne. Whats with the small tables? read more

Mozarts is a charming restaurant/bakery in the Clintonville area. The ambience is lovely with piano music playing in the background. This was my first visit here --- my wife had been here and had recommended it highly. We ordered one of their breakfast sandwiches and decided to share it. I think it is called the Tyrelean special. This was HUGE. Eggs, potatoes, ham, and some other meats plus bread. It was split up inside the kitchen which was a nice touch. The problem however was that the food itself was not particularly tasty. For one the meats were more like deli meats rather than carved. The potatoes were good but a little too salty, and the bread was just side wheat toast. Everything together didn't work particularly well. Unfortunately, we were too full to try their desserts, so we brought some home instead. Having said this, I did see some other dishes like the quiche, omelettes, etc. that looked really good. So I'll definitely give this restaurant anther try. read more

The ambiance is great and pianos playing makes things so enjoyable and classy. The dessert is little too sweet for my taste, but it's a good place overall read more

I had my daughters bridal shower here and it was perfect! The food was amazing and the deserts are out of this world! The staff was so helpful and according. The day couldn't have been better! read more

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So.... where should I start?? I order a large cappuccino but got a LATTE instead. I kindly asked for "dry" but got the "look" of attitude from the gal that was making it. She poured out the milk and added more foam. This place got delicious desserts but they need to learn how to make their drinks and improve the attitude..... perhaps to Asian people.. Disappointing and bad experience m!! read more

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I've been back to Mozart's a few more times in the last few months, once for another afternoon tea with my daughter and twice for a work lunch. Each time, everything has been absolutely wonderful! read more

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