We came here for a Yelp Elite event and I've been obsessed ever since. Like, it's not a want it's a need! I love their squishy amazing little mochi and the incredible artisanal mochi donuts. Flavor choices almost don't matter here - it's ALL incredible. You can't go wrong. It can be tricky pulling into the parking lot off Bethel - it's right next to a big gun range/police training place. Tiny little shop, cute as can be. Super nice owner and staff! Can't wait to come back again soon for more dreamy mochi and mochi donuts! read more

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This shop is small, but it is so cute! The space is shared with a coffee shop as well, but we only tried the mochis. We came closer to closing, and there weren't many offerings left. We opted for the guava cheesecake, the banana cream, and the tiramisu. All three mochis were incredibly delicious and well made. We were pleasantly surprised at how much we liked them all! The mochi itself was so soft and slightly sweet. The guava cheesecake was creamy and had a sweet and slightly sour guava flavor. The banana cream had this nice, subtle flavor of real banana vs artificial banana. The tiramisu shocked me because I am not the biggest coffee flavor fanatic, but I thought with the creamy and rich mascarpone, it truly reminded me of eating tiramisu. I have no notes on any, and we ate them up! The owner was also incredibly friendly. We will definitely be back if we're in the area! read more

The Mochi Shop - Banana Cream, Tiramisu, and Guava Cheesecake Mochis // ig: @sandyeatslocal - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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2 stores at one location - coffee and dessert, the perfect combo. I loved the seasonal large mango cream mochi - it had half a mango in it! Easy parking out front and friendly service. read more

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The staff was so nice. I went for the yelp event but now i want to come back! The shop is very small but a perfect little place for a real genuine donut and mochi shop. I could tell the mochis and donuts were made with care and love. You can taste it. A great place to visit! read more

The Mochi Shop - Dolly's donut and some mochis - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Awesome time at mochi shop. I got 1 donut and 1 mochi. And 1 matcha drink - strawberry matcha. Delicious!!!! read more

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Still incredible!!! I most recently got their large mango mochi, and oh my goodness they're heavenly. The mango and coconut one is special! read more

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This was our first time here. We thought there would be a line but we were the first ones there and had to wait about 3 minutes for them to Open. It's a very small place and they had most of the daifuku displayed. The mochi donuts were not all decorated and there were probably 6 flavors ready. We ordered a dozen each of the donuts and daifuku. Since they only had a few kinds of donuts so we ended up with a lot of the matcha flavor. The base was the same for all the donuts and the flavored frosting was too much and very sweet. The texture of the donuts were mushy and dense. The daifuku was delicious. We loved the strawberry red bean, black sesame and guava but all the flavors were good. We would go back for the daifuku. read more

After following this shop on Instagram forever, I finally made it out to try some of their offerings! My husband and I got a Campfire S'mores Mochi Donut, a raspberry cheesecake daifuku, a yuzu lemon custard daifuku, and a strawberry redbean daifuku. Overall, we were very impressed with the craftsmanship of the mochi. Everything looked and tasted great! The only other kind of mochi we've had is mochi ice cream, so the texture was a bit chewier and softer than that. The filling in the daifuku wasn't as prominent as the mochi dough itself, but we really enjoyed our experience! read more

The Mochi Shop - Campfire S'mores Mochi Donut, Raspberry Cheesecake Daifuku, Yuzu Lemon Custard Daifuku, Strawberry Red Bean Daifuku - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Super friendly staff and owner! I had never had mochi before so I asked the worker what she recommended and she was super helpful. I went with a Nutella and strawberry mochi and a lemon blueberry donut. The donut dough was the fluffiest but doughy donut I've ever tried. I think the Nutella mochi was my favorite though! read more

Amazing gluten free mochi donuts! They are not too sweet, always delicious, and everyone is so welcoming. The daifuku are also good and I love the ones with fresh fruit..my favorite mochi donuts are the hojicha honey or earl grey. The coffee and tea are also amazing! read more

Service was great ! The owner was super friendly. The make everything fresh! I also spoke to the owner and he does donuts for weddings is a plus read more

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They have a new brick and mortar location at 999 Bethel Road. They teamed up with Coffee Coin for the perfect combo of coffee and donuts. In addition to the delicious donuts, they now sell freshly made mochi. I suggest going right when they open for a hot, freshly dipped donut. Heavenly. read more

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Amazing to find authentic mochi in Columbus! Delicate, satiny, chewy goodness in a sphere. What a treat to come here! The staff are friendly and truly enjoy making and sharing their craft. I only wish they were 2405 miles closer to where I live! read more

Awesome place with awesome people. Coffee is great and they have a variety of seasonal options. And the donuts are truly (chef's kiss). So squish. read more

I have never tried mochi donuts, so was able to order a six pack ($19.95) from The Mochi Shop for pickup from Bee Bubbly Juicery in Hilliard. The flavors I ordered were: Earl grey lavender honey, yuzu, strawberry crunch, Japanese sweet potato, matcha sprinkle, and gingerbread. Each of these were a little dessert! My favorite was the Japanese sweet potato. It was just so good and the cream filling on top was delicious! My second favorite was the Earl grey lavender honey. My husband's favorite was the strawberry crunch. All of them were great though. The donuts cost more than chain donut shops, but was comparable to the local specialty donut shops. I loved the chewy consistency of a mochi mixed with the fried goodness of donut dough. I honestly prefer this texture of donut to cake donuts. I found the donuts to be best eaten fresh. They lose the same quality of texture over time. Definitely, will get more in the future. read more

The Mochi Shop - Earl grey lavender honey, yuzu, strawberry crunch, Japanese sweet potato, matcha sprinkle, and gingerbread mochi donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I first tried donuts from Mochi Shop back in 2022 or 2023 when they were at a farmers market. And at the time, they were the only option in Columbus for mochi donuts. I was super excited to support them when they opened their brick and mortar location. These mochi donuts are not the typical mochi donuts. I'd argue they're completely different type of donuts (like how there are the cakey vs doughy donuts). These are not deep fried and are slightly more dense than their deep fried counterpart. That still have a chewy texture. And are heavier on the mochi flavor (or mochiko flavor). A lot of thought has also been put into their icing. This icing is not as sweet, but still flavorful. Showing how much they care about the quality of their ingredients, they only use natural food coloring. This is located in the game place as coffee coin. Their latte was well made. Great blend of espresso and milk. The espresso was pulled wonderfully and the milk was frothed smoothly. read more

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The best mochi donuts ever! Loved the consistency and flavor so much. The buckeye peanut butter is so smooth. Also pictured is the pumpkin spice, and apple cider flavors. read more

The Mochi Shop - mochi donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Just got an assortment of mochi donuts and a daifuku. Let me just say that mochi donuts have really become popular over the past few years. This cute little shop sets themselves apart by having a slightly different style. Their donuts are more substantial with a delightful assortment of flavored glazes while still retaining the soft bouncy texture. I also like how the donut itself is not overly sweet. But... OMG can we talk about the daifuku? I tried the strawberry red bean and it was so amazing! My mom used to make this style mochi when I was growing up and it was so reminiscent of that, and miles above what you can get premade in the Asian grocery stores. As far as I know literally no one is making these fresh in town and while the donuts are great, the daifuku is downright amazing! I need return and sample the rest ASAP! read more

Loved the cherry blossom flavor this week. So nice for spring. Can't wait for sesame to come back! Since I got these the first time I've been getting them every weekend, they are just too good, I look forward to them all week. read more

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FINALLY Columbus has a sweets shop dedicated to the Japanese Mochi donuts and we are HERE. FOR. IT. The ladies here are incredibly talented with their creations of a wide variety of mochi flavors. Soft, bouncy, yet incredibly light, these donuts are definitely something you can't miss! read more

The Mochi Shop - Boba mochi - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Always love the rotational flavors of Mochi Donut from The Mochi Shop and never disappoint. Ube is still my favorite, but it is refreshing to try out the Sakura Sprinkle in spirit of Spring. read more

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These donuts are so unique and delicious you have to try them. The service is friendly and inviting. As a bonus and there is a great coffee shop (Coffee Coin) in the same store. The shop is cozy with some limited seating. All of their food is made fresh daily. I recommend getting in early before they run out. read more

They are truly amazing. I have wanted to try mochi donuts for a while but haven't seen any in the Columbus area until a month ago when I heard about The Mochi Shop. They're only doing small batches right now, so I kept a close eye on their instagram and set an alarm on my calendar for the next time I could pre-order. I immediately put in my order for that day and was so excited to receive them on Saturday! When they did not come at the time they specified, I started to get a little worried but I assumed it was probably because of Valentine's Day. They were so quick with their communication even when the initial delivery went to the wrong apartment, they quickly brought 2 replacements and 1 extra donut. Honestly, these donuts were worth the wait and I would happily get them again. They were fluffy, spongy, and beautifully decorated. The donut wasn't too sweet which is how I liked it and I ate them almost immediately after they got here. Exceptional customer service and beautiful tasty donuts, this is a must try! I can't wait until I'm able to get my hands on another batch and when the owners open their brick-and-mortar store! read more

The Mochi Shop - Strawberry Pocky donuts and Earl grey donuts! - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I discovered The Mochi Shop over the summer at a Farmer's Market. I have never turned back. Their donuts are so full of flavor and have such a unique texture with the mochi dough that they use. Also they have a variety of flavors that aren't your typical run of the mill donuts (Check the photo). They're only available once every other week or so, so order when you can! read more

The Mochi Shop - St. Patrick's Day themed Donuts! (Lucky Charms on the left / Irish Cream on the right) - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is a humble little establishment run by two amazing Japanese women, Kaori and Junna! You've probably had donuts before, but mochi donuts are a whole different ballpark. Of Japanese origin, they're made with rice flour instead of white flour, and this gives them a unique, chewy texture. As far as I know, there are no other places in the whole STATE that makes mochi donuts, since these tend to be found in trendy areas like California or Orlando with larger Asian populations. Having said that, you need to do yourself a favor and immediately buy some!! These donuts are literally helping me survive dental school since they're something to look forward to! Because this is a pop-up, they tend to let you place orders every few weeks via a link to an online shop for pickup at a local coffee shop or for delivery. YOU WILL NOT REGRET TRYING THESE! Yes, I have shown friends these before and they found them to be a little expensive. However, it is incredibly clear from when you first open a box of these, to when you take your last bite, that these donuts are made with the utmost care and are of stellar quality. Every donut is visually appealing, and the Mochi Shop is always working hard to come up with unique and seasonal flavors. I dare you to find a place in Columbus that makes Irish cream, matcha, Fruity Pebbles, and red velvet donuts all under the same roof! You really cannot go wrong with any of the flavors and since they're constantly rotating, there's always something new to try. I could go on and on about why I love this business, but the part to me about the shop that I love the most is their friendliness and commitment to customer satisfaction! Once when I was picking up an order, we briefly thought that my order was incorrect. Kaori offered to quickly make me the correct donuts AND deliver them to my apartment. She has even taken custom orders for me and my friends on weeks that the shop was technically closed. So to sum things up, the Mochi Shop makes incredible, one-of-a-kind cultural donuts that help spice up Columbus's food scene. And not only that, they are dedicated to making sure your experience with them is a positive one. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!! read more

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Something familiar but different! A great departure from a traditional donut and well worth it!!!! read more

The Mochi Shop - Mocha donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We had these provided at our office cafeteria. They are so yummy!! Great texture, great topping/frosting, and good balance of sweetness.