Was at a private event upstairs today. Carla was so efficient, gracious and had such a wonderful personality. I'll need to plan an event here soon. Food was excellent. read more

If you're looking for a healthy place to grab a bite to eat, this is the place. They have so many different options that cater to all sorts of dietary restrictions, including vegan and vegetarian options. My favorite thing on the menu is the turmeric glow drink, which is super yummy with a little kick from the cayenne pepper, and the kale and cranberry salad with grilled chicken. I love that they cook the chicken fresh to order and the sweet potatoes are such a nice addition. Their avocado BLT is also a fan fave of mine. read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - Kale and cranberry salad - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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I liked the healthy food concept and then when I wasn't in the mood for healthy I'd got the Black & Bleu burger with a side of Truffel Fries at $3.50 youch. Total $25 Both were extremely greasy. Did I say extremely. Tasty but.... You order at the counter but a staff person brings the food yet the checkout will add a tip are you kidding? I dropped $2.00 in a tip jar. read more

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! read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - Fried chicken tacos and soup - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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! read more

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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. read more

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Only because this is the third or fourth time I I'm annoyed. Dude, a grown man has to order 3x the menu items in order to live... Avocado toast = My kids appetizer. How hard could it be to either A.) Charge more and give a survivable amount of food or B.) Charge less dude, 10 dollars for a single piece of toast someone wiped with an avocado. And a burnt egg. And, potentially a Campbells quality cup of soup. Shocking this continues in Akron, I won't stand for this! Second, not even fun. The GM apparently will call you out for vaping outdoors too. Waitress made that abundantly clear. Feel like I'm in highschool detention. I'll upload photos, not sure I understand the intrigue with this place except it's mostly all that highland square has. No longer my vibe. read more

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? read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - Cool cafe space - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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I love the mustard seed! I've been here for brunch, salad, and coffee. All were stellar. Separate entrance from the grocery store. Seat yourself, and it's clear when you walk in that you order at the counter and they bring food out to you. Huge dining space and good sized patio if you'd rather get some sun outside. It would be a great place to bring a book and I saw several people with work laptops, though there are tvs at the bar if that's more your style. Work sends me to Akron on occasion and i will always make this place the first stop! read more

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. read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - Small carrot juice - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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We met my family here for an early dinner and I'm so glad that we did! I had the pear and goat cheese salad. It was so delicious!! My husband got a sandwich and absolutely loved it! It was fresh and very tasty!! read more

Due to personal illnesses that I have, the mustard seed has become quite essential within my life for all of my natural needs in order to keep up with my wellness journey. read more

Went there for the Sunday brunch and arrived at about 12 o'clock. It took over 25 minutes for my food to arrive and when I got my farmers breakfast, it was as if the eggs had been cooked over an hour ago and kept on warm. The same goes for the bacon and potatoes. What a terrible experience it was read more

This for the cafe upstairs. Nice place, especially on the balcony. I had the classic cheeseburger, which was good but not worth the price. She had a salad which she loved & was good size. I asked for a diet cola & got a probiotic one. Service was friendly, prices were kinda high but acceptable. The place is kind of a health food restaurant. I'm all for eating healthy, but this was a bit much for me. It was nice. 'Nuff said. read more

First time coming here. After visiting the other Mustard Seed Market, my wife took me here to grab a few items for a Christmas meal project. It's a beautiful welcoming store. Prices here are pretty high but there's tons of amazing things you can't find at your typical grocery store and it's amazing for the health conscious. I really enjoyed their selection of energy drinks as well as their sushi to grab and go. Watch where you park, simply because you don't want to park in the banks area. read more

The food was tasty and they were great about food allergies and restrictions. Food could have been hotter, it was warm but not super hot, however it tasted great! read more

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. read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - Coconut soup - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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How disappointing. We went today. This chilly Monday afternoon. My husband is gluten-free so I knew this would be a good choice for someplace to go that would cater to that. We went through the mustard seed, market, washed our hands, then, upstairs to the café as our first time, we weren't sure what to do. We were told right away to grab a menu, grab our own utensils, order, and leave a tip. Then take a number and go sit down. My husband asked where the tip went to. The cashier said it was split between him in the server. I opted for the Avocado BLT and side of kettle chips. and my husband got the two tacos - gluten-free. We went to our seats in a few minutes later, and food came out when I picked up my sandwich it was actually warm and crunchy a really good flavor. However, when I moved, the bag of chips underneath, it was a wilted piece of lettuce in the end cuts of a pickle Disappointing for $12. My husband picked up his tacos and they made a little fell through because they were so wet. But he said the flavor was amazing and he ate his tacos with a fork and knife. His were $12 too. We had to get our own water. The atmosphere was clean and open. The music was blaring so loud. I had to use Shazam just to find out what song it was. It made me want to hurry up and get out of there all at all, it's too bad the food was delicious but the service was not . I wish my tip went 100% to the chef instead of the cashier and the person that walk over to put the plates on my table. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - Loaded Truffle Fries (vegan); breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Mustard Seed is such a fantastic spot! The food is really incredible. I love the guacamole and the black bean, beet and walnut burger is hands down my favorite veggie burger anywhere. Everything I have tried has impressed me. The space itself is cool too- you are upstairs with a view of highland square (there is an elevator). read more

This is a go to spot for me for meeting friends for dinner or drinks, or just generally going to dinner with the family. I enjoy that you order at then counter and then sit down. It's easier with small children paying up front so if they lose it you can just leave when you're done eating. They have a pretty large food and drink menu, lots of vegan, gluten free and other healthy substitute options. You can even buy food from the grocery downstairs and bring it up to the restaurant to sit down and eat. Indoor and outdoor seating offered. The rooftop patio is really nicely done. They do have live music, though I am not sure what nights. read more

Totally loved it. Friendly staff, delicious food, really nice patio. Spacious and clean atmosphere. So many options for vegans. The vegan tacos were great for the health conscious - very little salt. If you like things salty you might find them bland. The fries were great. read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - Vegan tacos - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

I love this place for healthy food grocery options. And healthy food restaurant options. The people are always very friendly and outgoing here. The only problem is they don't open until 9 AM so many times I have to go to a different local health food store if it's before 9 AM. read more

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Mustard Seed is a longtime favorite of healthy eaters in Akron. It's been there a long time and has several locations. This is still the best of these. It's the first. They have the market on the first floor and the cafe upstairs. Inside the first section is the produce. Everything here looks really fresh. The middle of the floor is filled with aisles of various healthy and organic stuff. Around the outside are a few counters. There's a place to get pizza. After the checkout lanes there's the stairs to get to the cafe. This place is a health orgasm. Almost everything is undeniably healthy. They never use artificial ingredients or any preservatives. A lot of items are vegan friendly. The avocado BLT was mentioned here. It's my favorite. They also have breakfast items and soups. It stays open until about midnight. They also have a bar area so you can get drunk and eat healthy at the same time. It can get really busy. It shares a parking lot. They also have live music events usually on weekends. read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - Produce - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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The place was clean. The people were friendly. The service was great. The food was not disappointing. I would highly recommend this place Someone at our table got a strawberry salad, my wife got a type of chicken bowl , our friend got a bowl with salmon in it, and I got the mustard chicken sandwich (the truffle fries were great. My wife got this pineapple Tumeric drink. I would highly recommend that one. We sat on the balcony. The views were great would highly recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

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Excellent food & healthy options. It also has a nice bar & helpful servers. We didn't have enough time to shop the market but it compared to Whole Foods. read more

The Cafe is located atop the Mustard Seed Market in Highland Square neighborhood of Akron, Ohio. The vibration of this establishment is 100% positive. Any time of the day, you can expect an eclectic mix of people mingling, working, dining, and on weekend evenings...dancing to live music. WiFi access is available free of charge. The music pumped into the dining area and the patio is very "feel good". The bartenders are wildly good-looking and the food is fresh and delicious. I like to try the daily specials and have never been disappointed. Your first visit, you can expect to not really know the drill. This is partially self-serve. You do not have to purchase anything to just drop in and enjoy the ambiance. But if you do, you order and pay for your food and drink at the register, they give you a tabletop number, you grab your silverware packet, and go find a place to sit. If you want a glass of water, you go to the far end of the bar where there is Reverse Osmosis water and ice dispenser with a bevy of glasses. Help your self! You can also walk up to the bar and order a cocktail, wine, or beer at any time. Or you can opt to sit at the bar and open a tab. This really is a relaxing place to just go hang out and meet new people or just sit quietly and enjoy being alive. When available and the weather is right, the patio is a birds nest view of bustling neighborhood. It can be noisy with traffic at some times of the day but most of the time it is a great place to kick back and enjoy the tunes, the food, and the people. Love this place! P.S. Half price bottles of wine during Happy Hour! read more

The staff were very nice and our order came pretty quickly. I liked sitting on the balcony where there was enough seating. The coffee was nice and I like that the water is self serve. There are plenty of vegan substitutions which is awesome. I had the bean and beet burger, but it didn't really have any flavor which surprised me. The truffle fries and sweet potato fries were really good though. read more

Yay! A local health food location that serves food, a wide variety of health supplements and personal care items. I even got goji juice supplement for a great price! It's a place that has a nice atmosphere and design. Their seasonal decorations are a nice touch. For the Fall, it created a warm and cozy environment. They also have workshops hosted here which is pretty awesome. The location is easily accessible and near a lot of cool places that's great for creating an awesome experience. read more

During my Ohio stay, I decided to give this place a try! I have only heard about this place but have not tried it before when I was here. I got Ohio burger (&11) which comes with a choice of side. You can pay extra (+3.50)to get truffle fries if you crave some. The burger was very tasty! I was surprised by how juicy the beef patty was and the onion was perfectly caramelized. Some may say it is Little too pricy for burger, but definitely will come back again! read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - Local Ohio Beef Cheese Burger - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

It's been a while but it's healthy and good . It was recommended by my physical therapist when I broke my hip. Because of COVID (it was a while ago) clientele was sparse. Pricey but good. read more

Over the years, I've always enjoyed Mustard Seed foods. My recent takeout order, however, was a different story. The seasonings were all wrong. My blackened chicken tacos had an overabundance of smoked paprika that clashed severely with the pineapple and cilantro, rendering the tacos inedible and making my car stink on the ride home. My spouse's soup of the day was equally badly seasoned. I hope this order was just an aberration. As far as service, it was after 9 pm on a Saturday night and the order took around half an hour. While waiting at the bar for our order, we were not offered a drink. read more

This was the most bizarre experience I ever had. We asked three times if you could order smoothies after nine she said yes and was almost annoyed that we asked. The other half of the party got there and actually ordered them. They were angry and confused when we tried to. we ordered a smoothie and the guy with us and walked in the back. 3 other workers jist stood chatting w non paying patrons Just had no drinks and no food and nobody seemed to be working. The guy did not bother to tell us that we could get our own waters We had to ask somebody 10 minutes later where our drinks were and they completely forgot about the Coke, but there was no other other customers that were paying they just wanted to clean up My suggestion is hire people who want to work- aren't grumpy when you want to spend money and pay attention to whats going on. Close early because you close at 11 but it appears your workers all stopped working at 9 Three other people in our party also had the same exact experience they ordered drinks at 8. A guy gave them a weird stare and did not give them their drinks. They had to ask three times. I would give it negative stars if I could. Go somewhere else if you need food or drinks read more

Casual cafe above the grocery store. The food is always good, and almost always made with locally sourced ingredients. Looking forward to more meals on their patio as the weather gets better. read more

Mustard Seed Cafe has the most wonderful cafe above the grocery store. You'll park around back or behind Chipotle for additional parking and go up the stairs/elevator to a gorgeous cafe. There is an inside portion and an outside portion that gives roof top vibes. The brunch was incredible as well as their lunch menu provides so many options. My personal favorite are their cocktails and juices that are inexpensive and so delicious. It's also incredibly vegan and vegetarian friendly! You order at the counter, and they'll bring your food right to you. I ordered the chicken and waffles and a bloody mary at my most recent visit! I will definitely be coming here again this summer to enjoy the great environment. read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - chicken and waffles - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Popped in here for a bite around lunch time and so glad I did. Their menu is so insanely accommodating -- options for subbing out dairy / gluten / protein. I ordered the butternut squash flatbread and it was so so good. My friend got the avocado BLT (which comes with coconut bacon). Crazy right? The place was clean and the staff was so nice. After we ate we went downstairs to the market. It was HEAVEN for people that like healthy foods. Holy crap. We grabbed some vegan desserts from the premade section. YUM. And good prices! Will certainly return the next time I'm in Akron. read more

Mustard Seed Cafe - Butternut Squash Flatbread - Cafes Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Had a wonderful lunch here on the patio! Every time i've been here it has not disappointed! plenty of tables to sit at and lots of healthy options on the menu for anyone with allergies! Overall clean dining and friendly staff... only complaint is that their sides are sub par, not worth the calories in my opinion (had roasted root veg and mashed sweet potatoes and fries all ehhh). But the ambiance is amazing!! read more

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my flipping chicken tenders didn't come out for like 45 minutes. holy I'm bouta crash out

We had a great little weekend brunch here. The food was full of flavor and well priced. The menu items, though basic in concept, had details that elevated each dish. For example, the white bean chili (a soup of the day) had pieces of fried rosemary in it. The chicken wings with garlic parmesan sauce had lots of actual cooked garlic and fresh parsley. The service was excellent. There is plenty of parking behind the building. We are looking forward to coming back! read more

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