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Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPAMon-Wed. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thu-Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Mojo's got some definite European mojo. When you step inside you are greeted by an intimate well lit cafe covered in warm tan and rouge-ish wood. Regulars are cozied up around tables, sipping on initricate design foam topped lattes, while the pleasant aroma of just toasted bagels wafts through the place. At the back are rows of gleaming bikes and an adorable patio area. Mojo is the place to come on a sunny morning to get your energy fix for the day, a dose of European slow cafe mellowness, and some bike help and therapy.
A perfect place to finish and begin the day.
Trust
I stumbled in here on a rainy saturday morning with a friend. I'm young, and I like to consider myself hip, but the crowd in here definitely one up'ed me, and the barista totally let me know it. I was ignored at the counter and then pushed to the back or the line to get my coffee and bagel while the regulars, who ordered after me, got their grub first. What gives?
Cons:
poor quality coffee
Noisy
crowded--no tables
young, hipster , "you're outta place if you're not a regular" vibe
Would it be too much to ask for the baristas here to know a thing or two about coffee?
I have had the same experience twice when trying to buy beans. It goes something like this.
I pick up a bag of beans that has a date stamp (which is recent, meaning the roast is fresh. Yea! That's good) and the name of the bean (let's call it Panama). No other info on the bag which means I must ask the barista what the roast is.
Me: Do you know what the roast is on this bag of coffee?
Barista: Let me see the bag. Uhhhh. It's Panama roast.
Me: That is where the coffee is from, the name of the bean. I'm wondering how it was roasted. Ie, dark, light, medium.
Barista: Panama is how it's roasted.
Me: Ummm, I don't think so.
Barista (picking up a different bag): This is Espresso roast.
Me: Espresso is not the name of a roast, it describes how the coffee is prepared.
Barista: But this is what we make espresso drinks from.
Me: Well, that's sort of right. But it doesn't help me.
Barista: So which one do you want?
Me: I think I'll go to Peet's.
Seriously Mojo. You sell expensive bicycles. You sell expensive coffee. That's 2 things. Is it really too much to ask that your staff know the basics? You are selling high quality goods and doing a disservice because your staff can't answer basic questions.The first time it happened, I thought it was an anomaly. The second time with a different barista, it is clear that there is absolutely zero care.
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A nice coffee shop, good hot chocolate. Sandwiches looked good but I didn't try any of them. The Sangria also looked good [lots of fruit in it] but again I didn't try it. A nice place to get a cup of coffee if you are in the neighborhood.
Dump Filthy Dump !!
The employees here are all slow. Coffee is mediocre at best.
I like the concept of this place because you don't see too many cafes that also sell and service bicycles. The staff here are really friendly and their sandwiches are decent. I ordered the House Sandwich with Turkey and mixed greens. The vegetables seemed fresh but the turkey in my sandwich was a little dry. I usually order my sandwiches with not many condiments but for some reason I was on the fence about the sandwich. People here are really friendly though. One woman offered to switch seats with us because we were expecting a third person and another person sat at our table because there really weren't any others left. Bikes seemed pretty pricey. The cafe has a neat concept that's worth checking out once in awhile.
Yes, it's a great idea, the outside garden is delightful and the treats are pretty good. But this review is about something different. It's about the 2 guys who went out of their way, after the bikeshop was closed and helped a new mom pump some air into the tires of a newly purchased jog stroller. They didn't have to help and they didn't have to be friendly and they didn't have to say "Don't worry about it." But they did, and that made all the difference.
I bought a bike here over a year ago, ride it every day, and am loving it more and more all the time. I've brought it in twice since to be tuned up - I feel like it rides better now then the day I bought it. The bike shop guys are super helpful and are not pushy. Also, great coffee, food, bike mags, and music while you wait. I love Mojo Bicycle Cafe!
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On the day I was supposed to pick my bike up, I got a call saying that someone figured out how to get a brake on my bike. Hooray for teamwork!
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I've lived along Divisadero for about a year now. Based on the recommendations of other folks I know, I went to another popular cafe in the neighborhood and had a very "m'eh," experience. This is the only thing that prompted me to review Mojo or anything on Yelp.
Mojo is the best cafe on Divisadero. The coffee is good. The food is good. The space is cozy and mellow. Over the Summer I enjoyed many a delicious mimosa in the late afternoon. Early in the morning I have stopped by for a good cup of coffee and a bagel. There tends to be good music playing. The vibe is extremely chill. And it is not pretending to be anything much more than a chill place to have a cup of coffee and a snack or a mimosa or sangria and a snack.
This is my first Yelp review because I despise Yelp and Yelpers in general. Mojo is the opnly reason I started an account. I work in a restaurant in another part of town. We've had good reviews and bad. Unfortunately, Management tends to obssess over Yelp reviews and it is sad.
I am here to provide positive feedback. If I went somewhere and didn't like it, well that happens. What I don't want to be is the all-too-typical unduly entitled San Francisco crybaby who Yelps every tiny slight they mistakenly feel they've "suffered".
So enjoy Mojo. You should.
I haven't purchased a bike from here, but I have eaten here once. Their sandwiches are pretty good, with a side of chips or salad. They also serve beer and caffeinated drinks! As for the service, the guy was pretty darn chill and helpful.
After I finished my food and left, I saw a couple of homies trying to jack a van. No one stopped them. LOL.
Tommy like wingy!
I like Mojo's mucho. I've only been here once (last month), and I was here to meet up with some friends for beers before a show at the Independent, which is conveniently across the street. So this review is not on the food nor the bicycle aspects of the café.
They had $2 beers on tap, and just as we were sitting down a bluegrass band started up with an old favorite, Uncle Penn, which I found delightful. In a little shout-out to the Dead, I also was treated by a lovely rendition of Cumberland Blues. It was lively in here, with a good crowd of people who all seemed to be pretty happy and not too hipster-y (I guess bluegrass maybe had something to do with that).
The downsides: crowded. There was a lot going on here, between the bank setting up right in front of the restroom doors, and the bicycles in the back, and the place being so small in the first place. That's small potatoes, though. I'm looking forward to going back! I'm just glad we had friends who'd already gotten a table or it might have sucked.
I can only speak to the bike shop part of Mojo; admittedly I haven't actually tried the food/drinks there yet.
After months of considering getting a bicycle, I finally decided to get one. I ended up getting a bike from them a few days ago. The actual bike: I love! The guys at the shop were also really nice, and helpful because I didn't really know what I should get. I took the bike for a test ride around the park and when I got back, they immediately took care of any squeaks or changes that needed to be made. I was able to get a bunch of accessories for the bike and get it custom-fitted (the handle bars were cut 1.5 inches on either side to fit better) for me. I got a really good vibe about this place, and now I know I can trust them with any issues regarding my newest investment!
I haven't eaten here, I've only had my bike worked on
but there are always a lot of people in the cafe.
When my bike needed some maintenance I put it off for a long time because I didn't want to deal with bike shop dude attitude. But I was stoked on how nice all the guys at Mojo are. I've been in maybe 4 or 5 times now and I look forward to going in to chat it up with the shop guys. They are always fast and the prices are pretty reasonable.
So long shoelace express..
Le cafe: the coffee is amazingly delicious. I usually get a large triple shot soy mocha or a large drip coffee with a centimeter of space for soy milk. My coffee has never tasted bland or burned, so thank you Mojo! Their bagels are also pretty great, my favorite being the whole wheat with hummus and tomatoes--yum! The people here are always chill, somewhat sassy and humorous so it
makes for a great mix. Oh and they also have vegan donuts. :D
Le bicycle shop: I love love love my bicycle. I enjoy riding it to work downtown or simply to Mojo which is only two blocks away. However, I know nothing about bicycles! Every time I bring my bicycle here, I simply ask as many questions as I want and get great responses from the nice guys here; they're really helpful and well informed. Also, the prices here are low in comparison to many other shops in the city.
This place is great, so check it out.
Sunday morning and no one is happy...coffee not ready, the line's long...and a regular when I wanted decaf.
but I do love the fruit bowl with granola, even at $6.
There's just something about walking down a couple steps into this little cafe that makes me happy. I take a book or the newspaper here and order a soy mocha or their unbelievable mozzarella sandwich about once a week- totally worth the long 24 bus ride from Bernal.
They buy produce from the local farmers market, make their Saturday waffle batter from scratch, and might have the best espresso in the world. I'm not that into bikes (I've got a Mongoose- nuff said), but the shop in the back draws a fun crowd and adds to the ambiance, as does the artwork on the walls. The garden in the back is perfect and the few tables out front are nice for weekend people watching or hanging out during happy hour.
All in all I love this place. If I could change one thing, however, I would ask for some outlets to plug in laptops (although it's possible this was an intentional choice on their part to keep people like me from moving in).
A cafe, bike shop, and a bar. Best combo ever.
I came here when I first moved to the city last summer. I always peeked in as I walked by this curious little place that was half cafe, half bike shop.
I first stopped by on a rambunctious evening, where some neighborhood folks were sitting outside the cafe drinking white sangria. After their recommendation, I hopped on in with my housemate and became hooked on not only their sangria, but their overall vibe.
The owner Remy is super friendly, and as I recently found out, went to UC Santa Cruz as well. I met Andrew and Ittipol, two funny staffers who I would often see around the neighborhood.
Whenever back near Alamo Square, I always stop on by for some chocolate vegan donuts and some conversation.
I don't know why there are a few reviews dissing this place about attitude and barista knowledge. This is a CHILL cafe. That's how the vibe is here. People don't have to kiss your a$$ when you walk through that door. The Baristas don't have to know where every bean/coffee came from....they are human beings!!
I have zero knowledge about bikes and I bought a bike here after tons of research and advice from friends that bike. I purchased the KONA (great bike!!) The staff were all super friendly and always answered EVERY QUESTION I had on all of my visits here. I always order either an iced/hot mocha and it's always been delicious w great service. They adjust your bike until you're 100% satisfied with the fit for no cost, changed my pedals for free, gave me 10% off whatever I purchased from the shop (lube, lights) and they've always been super friendly. I've gone to sooo many bike shops when I was searching for the right bike and this by far has been the best!!!!!
I'd recommend this place to everyone I know!
This place is the perfect middle ground between a cafe and bar. More fun and festive than most coffee shops (you know, the ones where everyone is buried in their laptops) and feels like the perfect place to enjoy a happy hour drink.
It has a bike shop in the back, which I haven't made use of - I usually end up driving here on my way home from work to meet up with my sis - ridiculous to be driving to a bike cafe but oh well!
I also hear the owner is a fellow Slug (UCSC alum) :)
I bought my bike here about a year ago and I had a great experience during the purchase, and have had no problems since then. Even though I was entirely ignorant about bikes (my last bike, stolen about 4 years previous, was a costco piece of crap), the treated me well and were quite patient about answering my questions, even though I was looking at the lowest end bikes they had. Even their least expensive bike is good, and has had no problems in the year that I've owned it, unlike my previous bike.
After I bought the bike they spent about 15 minutes making sure every thing was in proper condition so I had a cappuccino while I was waiting, which was very good.
Great service, knowledgeable staff, quality merchandise at what I believe were reasonable prices.
Two stars for the charming back patio and cheese plate and memories from the good ol days.
Stopped in recently and the hipster kid behind the register was so holier than thou that it totally killed any previous fond memories I had of this place.
and not to discriminate, he was equally snotty to our friends. yuck yuck yuck. I dunno what his deal was... maybe his girl jeans were too tight that day?
It'll probably be awhile before I give this place another shot. There are too many friendly coffee houses/sandwich places/cool spots on divis to waste my time getting snubbed at Mojos.
bummer.
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Love the concept...
I cam here with Jet - his the guy who painted the mural down the street at plant earth. The service was good we had a bucket of beer in the back, it was at night so it was really dark- but what ever I been in the dark now for a long time- I'm used to it.
M.B.C. is a great rest stop when riding around the city and it's so close to the wiggle...
You will certainly catch me resting there in the summer.
I've got nothing but love for Mojo-If I lived in San Fran I'd be a regular. My sandwich was delicious and fresh and OMG the bread --is that a bay area thing? -SO GOOD! --I think I am becoming a sandwich person...
Good strong coffee--was so hungover it hit the spot! -Plus that garden area in the back is so cute, I wish I'd taken pics.
Are you familiar with Goldsprints?
I had watched them online, seen pictures, but never been to one. So when the opportunity arose, of course I jumped at the chance to not only see one of these in action, but also to check out Mojo's sandwiches, which I heard were pretty darn excellent.
So before I get ahead of myself, let me explain to you what goldsprints are. Basically, 2 guys (or gals) are on stationary fixies, and for 20 seconds they pedal the s&*t outta those bikes. It's a race, and it's highly entertaining.
Here, let me show you: http://lockedcog.com/h...
HOLY CRAP THEY'RE GOING FASSSSSSSSST! pedalpedalpedalpedalpedalpedalpedalpedalpedalvomit passoutdie.
Anyways, it's something I would never do*, but it's really awesome to watch. Mojo sets it up in the back, so pretty much everyone can see the crazy action that's going on.
Best part: after 8pm they had a beer special, so pints were super cheap, AND they had a good, albeit small, selection. My sandwich lived up to the hype as well; warm, crunchy, with a side of greens, and reasonably priced. I'm looking forward to my next adventure at Mojo whether it be bike related or just to sit and decompress post work.
*so, I did something stupid. A few beers into the night I made a bet that after 3 months of spin class I would challenge Joshua T to a goldsprint and kick his ass. He's practically a professional cyclist. I've been to spinning twice. I am dead.meat.walking.
This is a funky little cafe. The people who work here are really nice. I got a bagel on a Monday morning and it was really good, though sort of expensive with cream cheese.
Best. neighborhood. cafe. ever.
Period.
Delicious food. Really well made espresso based drinks. Good beer. Bike shop in the back. God, I'm getting a little turned on just thinking about it...
And as much as this place seems like it would be all scene-y, uppity, and into itself (as it very well could be), its very low key and friendly.
I have an embarrassing adolescent crush on some of the employees too. They make em pretty at Mojo.
When I die, I hope my version of heaven includes Mojo. Except in my heaven version the employees will be naked and don't mind me getting a little grabby.
I think it's funny that there is a cafe up front through which I drag a bike through the shop.
I bought my first new cyclocross bike here a little under a year ago for a great price, at least compared to some of the other bike shops I've visited in the East Bay. The bike staff is very friendly. They were definitely not kidding when they said that I would love the bike I bought.
totally cute little neighborhood spot! It's very quaint and it seems to be supported by people from the hood which I love. I noticed how everyone seemed to know one another. The prices for sandwiches were very reasonable and all the food looked tasty.
I went to Mojo specifically to spend some time on the patio and enjoy a beautiful SF day. The little garden is fabulous and the pitchers of mimosas are worth every penny.
The lack of a 5th star is because all the people on the patio were so freaking quiet!!!! I felt like I was in a library! Come on people, there's not many great outdoor areas to enjoy at restaurants in SF. Let's liven this one up a bit!
I'll have to go back a few more times to eat and enjoy the outdoor area. I'm hoping this was an off day and that Mojo will quickly become a favorite spot.
Some things just don't work well together. Like relish in squeeze bottles. Or Jay Leno and late night television.
Mojo Bicycle Cafe, however, is not one of these things. It's one of the smarter unlikely combos of goods and services I've seen.
Who wouldn't want to grab a beer and a sandwich while their bike is being worked on in the back of the shop? It's brilliant. I wish I thought of it.
Also I came here to see Blind Pilot give a free concert and it was AWESOME. Just a chill place overall.
To be fair; I came here at 9pm on a Thursday. That means that it was going to be open for 3 more hours, and also that the bike shop was closed. I don't doubt there are legitimate complaints about the bikeshop/effect of the bikeshop/limited hours Mon-Wed.
That being said, this is a great place. The coffee looked really good; and I've heard it's really good, but I just couldn't get coffee at 9pm; so I got some beers, as did my date (yay for coffeeshops w/ alcohol!)
But what I liked about this place the most was the ambience/atmosphere. It wasn't overly crowded nor was it isolated, the service was prompt and friendly, and they played an amazing eclectic mix of music (I heard both "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and some Stone Temple Pilots) that set a nice background vibe without being overpowering. Everything a cafe should be.
Food looked pretty good too.
4 1/2 stars
It's hard not to like this place. It's small and unique - considering that it's mixed in with a bike shop in the back. There is a cute garden in the back, nice for a sunny day. It's a good place to study or hang with friends. I came with some friends and crammed while they drank and played Battleship - I was a bit envious that I wasn't playing, but got over it.
1. All staff has been nothing but super friendly
2. The sandwiches are delishhh.
3. Prices reasonable
4. Free internet
5. Easy parking
6. Good music
Couple of downfalls:
1. I guess everyone's laptops are forever super charged? No plugs to be found.
2. The door is always open - which is great since I get slightly claustrophobic (and hate when it's stuffy), but when it's cold and windy outside, the door remains open. burr.
3. Only a few wines on board, and 2 of the staff had no idea what the names of the wine were or what they were for that matter.
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SOMEONE IS TRYING TO KILL ME!
Now, I know what you are thinking, "Mitsi, we've been through this before and it all ended up being nothing."
Look, you haven't heard all the facts, so please bear with me before getting judgemental.
1. About four months ago, someone tried to steal my seat. The stupid bastards didn't realize I had my back cable wound through it and connected to my frame. Since the seat was hanging off the post, I spent 30 minutes (and a 1/2 a roll of duct tape) taping it back on. Needless to say, riding to and from work was a bit uncomfortable and wobbly. After work I took it to MOJO and they put on a new seat.
2. Three months ago, I realized my back tire was flat. I changed the tire and the NEXT DAY it was flat again. So I took it to MOJO and they fixed it. Then I put duct tape all around the air faucet thingies so no one could.....oh never mind.
3. A couple of days later, my back rim was all screwy. Coincidence?!? NO! I tried to fix it myself and made it worse. So I took it to MOJO and they trued up my tire and suggested I lay off the duct tape.
4. A month later, even though I used buckets of super glue and an ELECTRIC hand drill, the screws on my front basket kept coming loose. So I duct taped those too, but only on one side because I ran out of duct tape.
5. Last night, the chain snapped. SNAPPED! Right on Howard and Main as I was going through the intersection! In my 20+ years of bike riding in SF, this has never happened to me. Today I took it to MOJO and they fixed it right away. After I explain my theory, the nice man also checked the non-duct taped screws on my basket.
Thank you MOJO for listening patiently while I entertained my paranoid delusion. I appreciate all the hard work you have done on my bicycle. I promise to lay off the duct tape. This time I mean it.
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updated 1/15/09 MOJO saved me again! I went in last month because one of my gear shifty thingy cables was cut (right outside my work!) and I took my bike to MOJO and they fixed it. They also ordered new supports thingys for my rack. One day I'll catch our office bully and make her pay for all these repairs.
update 3/13/09 The office bully was fired last week. I expect no more unusual bike repairs will be needed.
update 6/30/09 To date, no unusual bike repairs have been needed.
An absolutely fantastic bike shop. I am so grateful they are in my neighborhood. They have saved my… Read more »
Mojo Bicycle Cafe is my favorite bike shop in SF!
I bought my Kona Dew Plus here last Summer and not only do I love my bike, but I receive the best customer service every time I come back in for maintenance. The guys that work in the bike shop are super cool and really know their stuff. I'm not a super hard core cyclist, but they don't have that holier than thou attitude like many other bike shops do.
An added bonus, you can enjoy a beer or homemade sangria in their private beer garden while they fix your bike. All of the food that I've tried is super yummy and reasonably priced too.
Bikes + drinks + food...it doesn't get much better than that!
My bike has since been stolen.
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I know nothing about cyclists, except for my silent prayers that they either wear helmets or sign their donor cards. Despite this, I really like a business that combined 2 needs - beverages and bikes - and seem to be having a good time doing it.
The BF makes a daily pilgrimage there. The prices on food are a bit odd (12 bucks for a cheese plate?) but the sandwiches are tasty. The ritual coffee is v good. I remain unconvinced on vegan donuts.
Happy hour beers and a good vibe make this one of our favorites. Neither Abir or Bean Bag appear to have lost customers, either, so give this one a star for supply and demand!
MOJO FLOWS. I dig it.
SUPER yummy breakfasts, sweet atmosphere, and laid-back cafe spot during the day, and a lounge-y, approachable, mellow chiller joint after dark. What more could you want?
Really appreciated the time and effort they put into fixing up my nephew's bike. He's trying to live cheap, and his poor bike wouldn't have had a chance if they hadn't made an effort on his behalf. Besides the fact that you can have a beer while you wait, a great shop!
I bought my commuter bike here and had the best experience. I shopped around at 8 different bike shops throughout the city and had the best treatment here. Knowledgeable and no BS. And anytime I need a minor tweak, I just bring it in and no problem.
I also ran into John on the Beer to Breakers ride and he remembered me and asked how my bike was treating me. Great service, thanks John.
And a bonus, the coffee here is great.
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