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    Mustard Seed Cafe

    3.9 (194 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Fried chicken tacos and soup
    Anna K.

    This is a versatile space where you can go on dates, get brunch with the girls, bring your laptop for work, or come here solo for the special live music days. I especially love coming here in the summer when you can sit outside on the roof. Just order and place your order number on the table so someone can bring your food to you, even your drinks!

    Brunch tacos - gluten free
    Gina F.

    This is the cafe above the grocery store and it couldn't be any cuter! The fact that they have a seat yourself and fast casual - go up and pay and grab a number for your table - vibe is so nice sometimes! Endless gluten free, vegan and dairy free options make this such a great spot to bring anyone and the flavors are really great. They have a fresh pressed juice of the day and three meals served on weekends. I want to go back one day when they have music! They have a stage and everything - such a cool spot!

    Honey Sriracha Chicken Sandwich
    Michael P.

    One of my favorite stops in the Highland Square neighborhood. The market has a large and diverse selection of fresh, quality foods - many organic and locally sourced. The cafe has a multi page menu that offers appetizers, salads, smoothies, contrails, sandwiches, sides and more. The Honey Sriracha Chicken sandwich was crunchy, juicy and well seasoned. The bun was more of a roll, very buttery and toasted. The pickles, honey and sriracha are served on the side, so you can add as much or little as you like. I ordered the sweet potato fries and while they tasted fresh, they were noticably undercooked. I ordered the blood orange bourbon lemonade cocktail and found it to be well crafted and very refreshing, especially on a warm and sunny summer afternoon. My food arrived before my drink order, which was less refreshing. Great food, great view, good service. Always worth a stop.

    Cool cafe space
    Mark R.

    This is a really nicely architected space with a self serve format (there are food runners and bartenders but no waiters). It really works though, and the food was delicious. I had a cup of Italian wedding soup and a Caesar with grilled chicken, and it was excellent. Love how Mustard Seed has evolved over the years - the grocery part is great too. Who needs Whole Paycheck?

    Small carrot juice
    Patrick P.

    Met up with an old business client here while in town for a conference. Due to my location, and his knowledge of the area he suggested coming here. I got here early and walked upstairs. Not busy when we showed up, it was around 11:30. This place can only be easily described as a local version of Whole Foods. Smaller footprint, unique and organic items, and freshly made food in their cafe along with fresh juices and smoothies. It was nice out today, we sat outside. The soup of the day was Italian wedding soup so I went with a grilled cheese, added chorizo, and the wedding soup. I ordered a small glass of their carrot juice and grabbed an ice water (self serve) and grabbed a spot in the sun. The tables all have umbrellas but if you choose wisely you can enjoy the weather as it turns quickly from summer to fall. I was informed that the soup was still being warmed up so I was given the option of waiting, changing sides, or going with the Thai coconut soup with veggies (chose this since I had a hankering for soup today). Everything was prepared nicely. The sandwich was robust, grilled to perfection, and crispy/buttery on the outside while luxuriously gooey and salty on the inside. Easy to put down. Also had some greens in there, to give you the opinion that this has some healthiness to it. I destroyed the meal. The juice was nice, not super sweet and it was also good to get a serving of vegetables. I took a walk downstairs after the meal to see what was offered. Noticed a lot of self branded items offered. For my job, I'm involved with labeling and saw some synergies that could work nicely together. Tried to set up a meeting with the manager but he was busy at the time. So, I asked if I could come back tomorrow and introduce myself. This is a gem in the city. When we left the cafe the line was out the door and halfway down the stairs. Clearly they have a great connection with the community and are building something special here. Can't wait to come back tomorrow and see if I cannot build a relationship with the store together. Support small businesses and owners. These are the people who are making sure that we still get a localized feel in today's global marketplace.

    Coconut soup
    Singi D.

    Wow, this meal was fantastic. Their COVID-19 operation is very safe. They have thought everything out, they package everything & bring it to you. Unbelievably tasty food & kind staff. Wish I had an option like this in DC. It was super fun to browse the market afterwards,I made a 6 pack of various festive beers from Ohio and later enjoyed a backyard beer tasting event with a few friends.

    Gluten free fish fry with coleslaw and fries
    Rena S.

    We came here on a Friday night during Lent to check out their gluten-free fish fry. The cafe is on the second floor of the Mustard Seed market and is accessible via stairs and an elevator. The inside is surprisingly large with a full scale bar and small stage for live music and other performers. You can order at the counter or you can sit at the bar. Great ambiance that's suitable for all ages, the menu has lots of options fit to suit all sorts of diets including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. My daughter ordered a cola and the classic cheeseburger with chips. I got the strawberry lemonade made with real strawberries and the fish and chips served with fresh cut fries and coleslaw. The fish was a large crispy portion. I couldn't finish it all. We both enjoyed our meals and agreed that we would come back ti try other options. Parking here is limited - we had to find a spot on the street. Prices are average. Both meals and drinks cost us about $50. Servers were attentive and friendly. It's a very nice neighborhood spot.

    Loaded Truffle Fries (vegan); breakfast burrito
    Kevin N.

    My first trip to Akron and wow was I impressed with this Cafe! After a day of hiking in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, we headed over to this cute spot for brunch. The cafe is located above the market. The market itself is a health grocer, lots of bulk grains and seeds, vegan items, the works. The cafe also has a full menu, fit for vegans or omnivores alike! And to make the brunch even more complete, booze (: I tried the loaded vegan fries which were OUTSTANDING. They were topped with coconut bacon which I've never tried; it was crunchy and flavorful. Not exactly bacon but a great umami flavor for the fries. The vegan cheese was also great, and i'm pretty sure there always a curry powder flavor as well? Again, these fries were iconic. Big recommendation even to non vegans. My main was a vegan burrito. It had vegan cheddar, tempeh, spinach, and was a special price at $8! A hearty yummy brunch. I also had a drink special: a spicy bloody mary for $5. Friends has a very flavorful mezcal paloma, and another got a prickly pear marg. Both exceptional. Overall I was very happy with my trip and absolutely will be visiting again next time i'm in the area.

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