The Mustard Seed Market and Cafe

Modern yet very cozy lounge style cafe offering healthy food choices and great selection of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday there is live entertainment, which is a nice addition to the evening atmosphere. You are welcome to pick a bottle of your favorite wine or beer from the downstairs market and bring it upstairs, there is no corkage fee. Food is always fresh, healthy and simply delicious. Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite spots in the area!
5 9 years ago (19-03-2018)

I've been going to this grocery store since I moved to Akron a year and a half ago. I tell everyone in the area that I love shopping here - they have high quality products, heavily feature local options, and have a quality staff that always actively addresses any inquiries I have. Today, I had an experience that pushed me into leaving a review, which I almost never do. This store, since it's smaller and a little more boutique than your standard grocer, sometimes doesn't have exactly what I'm looking for. That happened to be pork butt/shoulder this time, which I've bought here before. I was googling whether or not I could substitute the center cut roast they did have when someone from their meat department stepped out of the back. He instantly saw that I needed assistance and helped answer my questions. He told me actually had some in the back, and if I had a few minutes, he'd cut it to the weight I was looking for. I have worked in hospitality my entire life and the team at this place gets it. Whoever was doing the butchery on 1.28.18 should be commended for going above and beyond. Further, the rest of the team is always kind, engaging when you're checking out, and I regularly get asked if I need assistance or recommendations. A grocer doesn't have to have team members who embody hospitality, but this place does. And that's why I'll always shop here first over the big box places nearby.
5 9 years ago (28-01-2018)

I recently hosted a client appreciation party, reserving the upstairs room and serving both appetizers and wine/beer. Everything was spectacular from the planning process with Abraham and Katie, to the setup and operations with Jeremy, and finally the service and catering team did a phenomenal job taking care of my friends, family, and clients of all ages. I plan to host this event annually at this very location based on how well the inaugural run went. The catering menu is affordable for the quality and variety, and the options in conjunction with the market below are limitless. Private room on top is on the corner of Portage Path and Market St, very classy and iconic, especially for those who haven't visited before. Top notch event that could not have happened without MSM. Thank you all and looking forward to my next visit!!!
5 9 years ago (22-01-2018)

Great produce and an outstanding beer selection in the grocery store. You can buy individual beers if you’re just looking to try some new stuff. Anything you purchase downstairs can be consumed upstairs if you want to enjoy their awesome dining area and balcony on the second floor. Their staff is very helpful and accommodating if you want to order food from the cafe or if you need help in their grocery store. I frequent this location and they’ve never let me down!
5 9 years ago (31-01-2018)

My vegan friend has had me go here with her a couple times. I dont see the appeal. The prices are sky high, the food is so so at best, the service is poor. Last time we went here we wanted a to go order. It was like 2 things. We waited an hour and when we asked where the heck our food was it turns out that their kitchen guy had made it but not put names on it or placed it in the order up area in back. So we got our now ice cold food and rather than give us a discount or anything they gave us some "free guacamole" for our trouble. Imagine a McDonalds ketchup cup filled with guac. What a joke. I have gone out of my way to find other area vegan options so I can still go to out to eat with my friend while never setting foot in this place again.
1 8 years ago (09-06-2018)