The Mustard Seed Cafe

Please note that I have reached out to the Mustard Seed via email & asked them to contact me before posting my review. I never heard from them....I was thrilled to find this new café with a wonderful atmosphere & great food. Actually went in 3 times in 2 days! On the third day I called around 3:30PM - maybe a little before - to place a to-go order. (They close at 4:00). The girl who took my order was very dry & flat in tone - didn't sound too thrilled at all to be taking my order. She asked me if I could be there in 20 min & told her I could be there in 5 because I was just 2 blocks down. Got there - same young girl that I spoke to on the phone asked - (not greeted at all) - asked if I had a to-go order. Told her I did & asked if that was ok with her. She walked away, turned around & glared at me - I asked again. She turned around & went to get my order. When she rang it up, I told her that she sounded like she wasn't thrilled at all to take my order on the phone. Her only "flat" statement was "we close at 4:00".......Never apologized for being rude. I should have - at that point - turned around and left. But I went ahead and took the food that I ordered and left. ON the way out - another woman came in behind me. I spoke to her & she said "boy, they're going to be mad at me for coming in again this late to get a to-go order"....so I assume she may have gotten the same treatment before. I HATE HATE HATE that I cannot go back in there because I really loved it but I will not be treated that way - regardless of the time that I call or go in. If they close at 4:00 - then close at 4:00 & wait on people who come in prior to closing with respect & kindness. That's one thing that I find with so many young people these days - they don't seem to understand customer service and that mistreating customers is NOT acceptable.

Super friendly people, very good prices, delicious homemade food...this place is great

We love The Mustard Seed! We visit at least twice a year when we're in town, and it's always fresh, quickly served deliciousness. Their coffee is roasted in Elizabethton and ground fresh daily. The seasonal flavor add-ons are a treat, and we loved our spicy chai on the side of our salads, sandwiches, and quiches!!

I'd give it five if the kitchen noise was less, because the food and atmosphere are both wonderful. Even though the tables closer to the street were very empty, we were given a table at the back next to the kitchen and we had to pretty much scream at each other.

Had a gift certificate that had been given to wife for 30 dollars. Had been to restraunt before, good food. Tried to use gift certificate but they wanted a receipt from when it was purchased but since it was a gift we did not have one. The guy I was dealing with I think was the owners son. he apoligized because apparently they keep no record of what they sale. He would not take the gift certificate without the receipt. So we paid for the meal. We waited on owner but he never showed up.This has been a year or so ago. Wife told friend that give her the gift certificate but she did not keep receipt. Very poor way to do business. I sure havent been back. If you run a business, keep records, be organized and treat people right!!.......UPDATE...Contacted owner as he replied in post below, all the info he needed, Still shafted out of $30. Sad way to do business.

The food was ok. I think as mostly unhappy about the service. One waitress got in my face without a mask and another (without a mask) walked around coughing without covering her mouth. This isnt appropriate in or out of a pandemic.

Excellent food and service! Will definitely eat there again.

Best coffee in town, now featuring brown sugar cinammon latte! It was awesome! My cuban sandwich and potato soup was the perfect match for a cold day like today. ☺❤🙏

Great local place. Sandwiches, soups, salads and phenomenal desserts. Service is great. Prices are reasonable.

Warning: if you order dessert, ask for insulin on the side.

Absolutley AMAZING food. Literally everything on their menu, especially the Cranberry Chicken Quiche! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience the completeness of a fully balanced, seriously delicious meal.