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308 Mamaroneck Ave Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (Map) (914) 698-4166
Time for a little night music. No, wait, that’s not right. It was time for a late-morning meal with the WBC. Would Cafe Mozart in Mamaroneck be filled with string quartets and symphonies, or lattes and croissants? We found out.
Attendees: :jump_to_Shelley:, :jump_to_Sylvia:, :jump_to_Andrew:, Jeff
:a_Shelley:
I wanted to go to the Mamaroneck library to do some writing on this very hot day, so I suggested to the group a stop to Cafe Mozart along Mamaroneck Avenue. The first thing I noticed when entering the bright inviting space was the case of baked goods. This is supported by the full page of desserts in the menu, which is of course what I looked at first, deciding that I would get a slice of black and white mousse cake before even looking at the brunch offerings.
But no dessert until I eat a proper meal! Cafe Mozart offers a selection of reasonably priced options for brunch, including sandwiches, salads, entrees (which include dishes ranging from pasta, mussels, or quiche), and a list of “Mozart Favorites.” It’s in the favorites that you’ll find the morning offerings–pancakes, omelettes, French toast. I settled on a croissant grilled cheese. I looked forward to a gooey melted grilled croissant goodness on a plate.
I was a bit disappointed by what I got. It wasn’t really grilled cheese. It was just a slightly heated croissant with barely melted swiss cheese inside. Palatable, but certainly not what I was envisioning. It came with a side of fresh fruit and came in at $8.95.
The iced chai latte ($4.95) that I got was a winner. It was subtly spiced, not too heavy on the cinnamon as I’ve found to be the case at other places. It had plenty of ice, making it completely refreshing on this steamy morning. I wanted a second one, but I had to leave room for dessert.
Dessert. Black and white mousse cake. $6.00. It hit the spot. My slice of cake was well-chilled from the dessert case, and had a great balance between the layers of mousse and the vanilla cake. The whole slice was covered with a coating of ganache. It was indulgent, and totally worth it.
Cafe Mozart is a great spot for a simple meal. I’d get something other than the grilled cheese croissant next time, though.
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:a_Sylvia:
Located along the main thoroughfare of Mamaroneck, I admit I kind of overlooked Café Mozart. Thank goodness there’s more than one of us in this club.
This café is more dessert/beverage oriented than food. The brunch menu was not extensive, but everything on it sounded really good. I opted for one of the omelettes. It’s been awhile, so forgive me, but I can’t remember exactly what was in it. I think there was spinach and maybe some goat cheese. Nevertheless, I remember it being good. The omelette was served with a side of potatoes. Nothing to write home about, but the portion was perfect.
I also had a slice of the lemon pound cake that had caught my eye when we walked in. As we all know, I love the lemon pound cake at City Limits, so how did this one compare? It was slightly sweeter, not as lemony and a touch drier, but still very good overall.
The czar says: I’d come back to Café Mozart, especially if I’m looking for either a little brunch before dessert or just full on dessert. I’m still very curious about the slice of cake named “Rock Me Amedaus”. With a name like that, it has to be good…right?
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:a_Andrew:
Everything about Cafe Mozart is typical cafe/brunch. Nothing fancy on the menu, all brunch menu items are standard brunch with no “twist” or “flair” like arugula salad on Eggs Benedict or apple maple syrup form Wisconsin or something like that. Despite the standardness, the Eggs Benedict, which is what I ordered, came out above standard. The eggs were perfectly prepared with the yolk playfully running out onto the plate, ready to be scooped up by a great preparation of home fries. The home fries were soft and flavorful without being salty.
Although it was standard Eggs Benedict, I did make one substitution, and that was to replace icky Canadian bacon with real American bacon. The American bacon came out so thin, crispy, and curly, the extra surface area from the curly bacon increased the taste contact area with your tongue giving you 50% more flavor with every bite! (Editor’s note: percentage is not scientifically proven.)
Above standard brunch items for standard prices to boot!
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