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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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Avoid the stale coffee and flimsy cups at Bean Bag and the bad attitudes at Cafe Abir.
Mojo's got the best coffee : friendly : price : efficiency ratio on Divisadero between Haight and McA. Unpretentious and quick.
The to-go cup rigidity is also good. Hope this helps.
Came here because the word is they serve the best soy lattes.... Was it?
It was damn good but I wouldn't say it's the best. Was the service friendly? Yes. Was the crowd nice? Yes. But what's the best thing here?
Take a short walk down the hallway and get outside and grab a seat on the patio. Wow! Trees and plants everywhere. Sun shinin through. An oasis on the middle of NOPA. Enjoy!
It's got mojo, I'll give it that.
I like the location. It's no deli, so the almost artisan sandwiches come with a wait and a bit more moola than your standard sub. Points for the beer garden. But the only time I came was with friends who no longer live near here, solely to grab some food and drink before a show at the Independent across the street. Tasty goods, but I can't see myself fixin' to come here if I didn't happen to be in the area.
It's also a seemingly big player in the citywide bike community I'm not a part of, so it's a little cliquey in that regard if you're not a part of the club.
Had some work, so my partner and I met here. Vibe was good. Would have stayed, ordered, drinken, eaten, etc. But......
No plugs for laptops.
Had to leave and go to Bean Bag, down the street. I'll probably go back when my power requirements are less demanding. I'm assuming my rating will be increased....unless someone pees on my scone.
Shit. I really hope that never happens.
Sigh.
I struggle with Mojo. I love it, I hate it, and I'll never leave it. They serve up a great cup of Ritual Coffee, their Croque Mojo sandwich is a delight, and I might just request their vegan donuts as my last meal. Seriously, I have a friend who comes up from LA just to get these donuts - although I delude myself into thinking he's up here to, ya know, hang out.
My conflict arises with the staff. They have good days, and they have bad days. I don't go in for manic depressive romantic relationships, so why would I put up with this kind of behavior from a barista? Maybe because I feel hip clickity clackiting away on my mac book while sipping a cup of the aforementioned Ritual drip, and watching the bikers come in and out to fix their fixies.
I don't know how to end this review, maybe because I don't know how to end my relationship with Mojo.
Top-notch customer service at the bicycle portion of this unique hybrid establishment. I've visited a few bike places at this point in my life, and my experience with the staff at Mojo has been the best thus far. Extremely nice, knowledgeable, laid-back (yet still efficient), and really easy to talk to, even if you don't know all that much about bikes (like me).
The shop is small, but absolutely gets the job done. I wouldn't hesitate to return to this shop for my bike-related needs.
And I haven't even tried the coffee shop part of Mojo Bicycle Cafe! Holy smokes! I love coffee so much that sometimes I want to go to sleep early just so I can get up and drink more coffee again * - so I can't wait to see what the cafe here has to offer.
* On the flip side, sometimes I stay up too late because I really love drinking beer. See how well that balances out?
I don't have complaints. People who say the prices are too high: It's called a small business!!! Support local and small businesses. Jeez! As far as all the service complaints, I don't have a remark for that as I always send someone else to the counter for me!
I have only been here at night for a bar setting and have LOVED it every time. I have found the staff to be super friendly and chatty (not to mention good lookin'!). It is never over crowded and the feel is very warm and inviting. They have live music some nights with really fun artist that like to get involved with the people watching, which is always great. I also really like the people that come here. Some of the reviews say that the people are over hip and cliquey but I have found everyone to be nice and helpful (whether is is talking about the beers on tap or just the place itself). A lot of regulars, which in some places can prove to be unwelcoming but I found here that the regulars are eager to share the place with new comers. Definitely give it a try! Much more laid back than its surrounding bar neighbors.
Despite the fact that I live a mere two blocks away... I haven't really visited mojo, the cafe. I've actually avoided the bike shop too, assuming the worst based on the clientele that loiters outside, smoking cigarettes, wearing slip-on shoes, greasy hair, tight black jeans...
I was pleasantly surprised when I had to go in here with a wheel problem. Completely approachable, friendly, easy to talk to about my bike. I won't avoid it anymore! Fabulous.
Great vibe, cool selection of Chrome bags.....
....thin hot chocolate, flavorless mocha. Skip drinks. SKIP.
Bonjour!
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'm pretty torn on Mojo. One one hand, I'm a HUGE fan of the coffee shop and it's offerings. But on the other hand, I'm not very fond of the bicycle shop and the folks that run it.
Look, call me a poser, but I love the bicycle scene in the city and I'm trying pretty hard to acclimate myself to a new discovery. Sure, I've been riding bikes since before my testes dropped, but it required very little bicycle knowledge to peddle around my neighborhood on a Huffy. Now that I'm all growns up and I have a French two-wheeler that I bought on Craigslist, I still have glimpses of excitement similar to what I felt when I'd just ride my bike up and down the street for hours on end, but as an adult in San Francisco, it comes with a healthy dose of scrutiny from bicycle Barneys that have nothing better to do than deduce your expertise and exploit your weaknesses. When I choose to spend my hard-earned cash at this shop, as opposed to the many other cycleries within spitting distance, I don't expect mockery or exasperated responses to questions, elementary or otherwise. It's pretty weak sauce when you have a simple question like "which brake pads should I purchase," only to have it returned with a quizzical stare like you're a complete moron for not already knowing. This is one example of a previous experience, but it's not isolated, which has essentially turned me off from buying bike parts from here indefinitely.
Fortunately, they do a hell of a job on the coffee side of things. They use beans from Ritual, which is far-and-away my favorite local roaster, and the food offerings are always a hit. Whether it's bagels, salads or sandwiches, they always hit the spot. Plus, they have a stellar happy hour and a nice, relaxing patio in the back. There are close to 5 different coffee shops within a few block radius of my apartment, and I usually opt to walk an extra 3 minutes or so to hit Mojo because it's so darn tasty.
Not sure why they don't have outlets for laptops, but I suspect it's because they don't want freeloaders hogging available seating all day just to steal free wifi, while only buying a $2 coffee for the duration of their stay. I'm cool with that, as it's a only a small nuisance, and the vibe/quality far outweighs that concern.
Would love to make Mojo a one-stop-shop for my caffeine and cycle needs, but until the bad apples leave the bunch, it'll just be java for me.
Well, I don't have a bike and I don't drink coffee, so I'm afraid I'm an unreliable Yelper on those fronts. However, I'm digging the friendly neighborhood vibe and the cute, sun filled little patio in the back. Oh yeah, and the sandwiches are delectable.
On Divisadero Street Bean Bag Cafe is good for cheap beers, Cafe Abir is good for nothing and Mojo Bicycle Cafe has the BEST coffee.
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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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.
Dear me! why are all these grumpy unhappy, difficult, finicky people, giving a hard time to this great coffee shop? Seriously, I have been living in this neighborhood since 1992, and trust me; this is the best coffee shop within Nopa. Try the other coffee shops around, you'll come back time 3 to Mojo. So what if you wait a little bit for your shot of joe express? About enjoying your time, engaging in conversation with fellow customers, picking up a paper, or just enjoy the art hanging around you...How about starting yoga? Man! enjoy this bloody life and stop crying about the pants of the baristas, his or her attitude, the pace, and the likes...you're alive, enjoy it!
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 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.
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.
Mojo is an institution on Divis. Or Nopa. Or what ever you call it. If you want to find the heart of the neighborhood its here. And also in Little Chiuaua eating burritos. They've got a good group of guys running the place. Fun spot for a beer on a sunny day in the garden out back, great place to watch the world go by with a coffee on Sunday morning, good place to bring a few friends on Saturday night before going out. Seem to be some bikes in the back. And a ride through the park on Wednesday and over the bridge on Sunday.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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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The employees here are all slow. Coffee is mediocre at best.
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) :)
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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