The Mochi Shop - Japanese Mochi & Donut Bakery (GF)

This place is charming! The staff are absurdly polite and the servings are all really good. This is indeed a coffee and matcha shop with mochi inspired donuts. If you are seeking a gluten free option(s) or are avoiding seed oils this is also the place for you. The donut textures and flavor are so good and made with love, it’s pretty obvious. Usually my partner and I eat sweets only Sundays but we avoid this place because we can’t resist the donuts! Needless to say we still go several times a week and get a caffeinated beverage and chat with the owner. I can’t stress enough what a joyful little place this is and the quality of ingredients and care. Amazing.

Edit: presuming your doughs are made fresh daily, we picked up our box at 2pm closing time, which would be what was offered to someone who shopped at 1:50pm. I was lucky to get flavors I like. Pumpkin spice, key lime and matcha are all flavors I enjoy in other food options. You are correct- as I stated originally - Well, this isn't a donut. I wouldn't get these if you think you are getting a donut or even a cake doughnut... We got these to try, through To Good To Go and from the first bite it was an unexpected texture and flavor. The chewy is more than chewy it is almost not done enough. They are too dense and heavy for my liking. The odd flavor is not to my liking. The pumpkin icing was nice, the cream cheese too runny. The lime icing was flavorful- but the fauxnut not tasty. The green donut with dark donut underneath was just horrible, taste and texture. Everyone tried the pumpkin and it was the best of the three we tried, still the chewy texture is a miss for my house. I'm not sure how they have the rating of all 5's. Not our bag baby!!

A fantastic choice for anyone who likes donuts, fun new flavors, and amazing customer service! The Mochi Shop makes the best mochi donuts and daifuku mochi I have ever had, and their constantly changing flavor combinations can’t be beat. On top of that, everything in the shop is gluten-free, which makes it perfect for someone with celiac disease like myself! The customer service is always top-notch, and you can tell that they really love what they do! The owner is very down to earth and willing to help with any issues you might come across. If I could rate this store higher than five out of five stars, I absolutely would! It is my go to place for a sweet treat and I find myself stopping here usually at least once a week! I look forward to seeing how they grow in the future!

First time trying mochi donuts and I will be back! Went to try donuts and tried the coffee which was one of the best cups of coffee I had in Columbus. I got a flavored coffee and it was not too sweet. The mochi and coffee were made with quality ingredients and you could tell. The apple mochi was my favorite. Highly recommend stopping by. A hidden gem.

Cute little shop! Freshly made Ube mochi donuts and Nutella strawberry daifuku were delicious! Almond flavor latte was very good! I can tell they use high quality ingredients. Staff were friendly too. I’ll be back!

10/10 experience. The kindest employees and absolutely delicious daifuku. I had the pumpkin custard and my fiancé had the PB&J. Wish I got three more pumpkin ones, they were perfectly spiced! Can’t wait to come back and try all the flavors. Great coffee as well

If you haven’t already, run and go get their mochi donuts. Which one? All of them of course. They’re so good. I wish I was a local here so I can have them every morning. Moist and fluffy and gluten free? How dare you! I did end up eating everything in one sitting after trying one. Next door’s coffee coin’s coffee is perfect duo. Their coffee is very well balanced so one bite of the donut and one sip of coffee is a match made.

It was our first time here and we were greeted with smiles right away. The vibe was very welcoming. The owners of Coffee Coin were so friendly. Unfortunately we didn't get to personally meet the owners of Mochi Shop. We got coffee and some mochi donuts and our fave were the Strawberry Red Bean Mochi. It was so soft and chewy. My husband had to run back to get more to go. We will definitely be back. Coffee Coin 👍👍 Mochi Shop 👍👍

Discovered this on instagram and new, as a mochi lover, I had to try it! Service was wonderful and the employees were lovely to interact with. We went towards the end of the day (they were are open until 3pm) and there was no line. The shop is small, but it's cute and there's a little outdoor table for people to enjoy the weather with their mochi donuts. I got their cherry blossom matcha drink (coffee coin) and a cherry blossom donut as this is the speciality flavor. For the drink - at first the matcha overpowers the cherry blossom. However, as the cold foam mixes in, the cherry blossom comes out beautifully! Highly recommend if you're a lover of floral flavors. The cherry blossom donut was phenomenal. The mochi donut is perfectly textured (a nice spongey-ness), and the icing is delicious and well balanced with cherry blossom. Definitely for those with a bit of a sweet tooth! I look forward to trying their other flavors - the yuzu donut and earl grey donut piqued my interest and I will have to try them next time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!!

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

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