Many people are familiar with the music of perhaps the most acclaimed composer of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A native of Austria, he produced sounds that ring through the ears of virtually every person in the Western World. Here in Columbus, his name represents something that is quite a bit younger, but nevertheless remains eternally in the hearts of its patrons- Mozart's Cafe in Clintonville.

In 1989, Anand Saha, a native of India, was studying hotel management in Switzerland and Austria. Doris Tinter was training to become a professional pastry chef in her native Austria. The two of them shared a common dream when they found each other: to own and operate their own business.
Finally, the two of them came to Columbus, Ohio and opened the doors of Mozart's Cafe in April of 1995.

Those first months were difficult, as anyone who has opened his or her own business can attest. With a staff that at times consisted of only Anand, Doris, and Charles Reasoner, a baker from the Columbus landmark GiAntonio's Bakery, they made Mozart's their life.

Catching a few minutes rest in the back kitchen when she could, Doris produced culinary treats that rivaled the best of Europe. All the while, Anand frantically washed dishes by hand when they got a "rush", which was perhaps 5-10 people entering the store. Lacking resources and being virtually unknown in Columbus, the Sahas poured their hearts and souls into Mozart's Cafe, much like Mozart himself when creating musical pieces that have withstood the test of time.

Mozart Finds his Home

To the delight of Anand and Doris, they soon found themselves to be the creators of perhaps the best bakery in the city. The Clintonville area, where the cafe first opened, welcomed the establishment with an incredible base of regular patrons.

From the huge variety of delectable pastries normally found only on the other side of the Atlantic, to an incredible selection of coffees, teas, and other beverages, as well as an authentic European cafe menu, the generous patrons have found a place in their hearts for the Saha's creation.
For Clintonville's sesquicentennial celebration, Mozart's donated an incredible cake that served over 1400 people. The State of Ohio wasn't far behind in the requests for Mozart's work - for their bicentennial promotion, they received an enormous cake shaped in the state of Ohio, which they used for their video promotion, and to feed hundreds of hungry fourth-graders partaking in the pre-celebration.

Think these kinds of delights couldn't appeal to one of the most stringent of eaters, Arnold Schwarzenegger? While in Columbus promoting his national fitness show, even he made sure he got a sampling of Mozart's European desserts. He was delighted to find such an authentic sampling of Austrian food, especially when he learned that he and Doris Saha were born in the same area of Austria! There are few people who can resist the treats that Mozart's provides. But then again, why try? Wolfgang Mozart has delighted our ears for over a hundred years, and now his name stands for the delights of another sense. The smells and tastes of Mozart's Cafe's culinary treats are enough to put a smile on anyone's face.

Mozart's Work is Never Finished

No one can say that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart sat on his glory, satisfied with what he had done. Until the day he died, Mozart continually tried to allow everyone else to experience the music he continually wove in his mind.
The same holds true for Mozart's Cafe.

In addition to the pastries created by an Austrian, German, French, and American kitchen, they also provide Columbus with a cafe menu with delicious soups, salads, sandwiches on home-baked bread, authentic schnitzels, and more. And with a namesake that's synonymous with some of the most beautiful music ever written, Mozart's is pleased to offer live classical music performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

 Besides the regular weekend music program, Mozart's also holds events sponsoring Columbus' local arts community, from Columbus Opera performances held at the cafe to an annual gala celebrating Mozart's birthday in January, at which Mayor Greg Lashutka himself cut the cake in 1999 as well as Mayor Michael Coleman in 2000 and Columbus Symphony Orchestra conductor, Alesandro Siciliano in 2002.
Mozart's talented staff is tireless in their attempt to make the best European food in town. Doris Saha, trained in Austria, leads the staff with her team of European & American Pastry Chefs.

One more chef completes the team that has made Mozart's Cafe the top place for authentic European food in Columbus. Many may know the name Charles Reasoner, a famed Columbus baker known previously for his magic at Gi Antonio's.

In November of 2000, Mozart's first commisary was started in the historic North Market . In December of 2002, Anand and Doris Saha accomplished a milestone by buying and renovating the old "Friendly's restaurant on Indianola.

It is now called "Cafe Mozart" and serves Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner