
Mojo Coffee
Quick info
About Mojo Coffee
New Zealand-style espresso anchors Mojo Coffee, a cafe on South Wacker Drive in Chicago, where customers order and collect at the counter and a tip prompt comes at payment. Coffee is the mainstay, with pour overs and cappuccinos among the options. The kitchen runs to 54 dishes across breakfast, brunch and lunch, from breakfast bowls and avocado toast to a Shakshuka and a Lemon Lavender Waffle, with salmon turning up in more than one form, on rye and with eggs benedict. A sandwich of the day rotates at lunch, and a side of greens can be added to a plate. Pastries and baked goods sit alongside, among them a ham and cheese croissant, caramel slice, and banana and blueberry bread. Seating mixes single spots with larger tables, and people use both to work remotely or hold quick meetings. The cafe opens Monday to Friday during the daytime and closes at weekends.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
54 dishes · mains $7–21- Summer Berry Chia Pudding$8.00
- Lemon Lavender Waffle$11.50
- Maple Cranberry Muesli$10.00
- Shakshuka$10.50
- Superfood Salad$13.00
- Bang Bang Chicken Salad$12.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention great coffee, free wifi for remote work, smoked salmon on rye and avocado toast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention great coffee, free wifi for remote work, smoked salmon on rye and avocado toast.
Customer Review Summary
The coffee is what brings reviewers back most often, described repeatedly as good or excellent, with one longtime visitor noting the Australian cappuccino and caramel slice taste just as they did years earlier. Close behind is the breakfast and lunch food: one regular calls the avocado toast the best in Chicago, another raves about the ham and cheese croissant and a sandwich of the day they expect to talk about for weeks, and the banana and blueberry bread and a green smoothie also draw praise. Several mention the friendly staff, the free Wi-Fi, and a mix of single, group, and outdoor seating that suits remote work and quick meetings in the office building lobby. Price is the recurring reservation: one visitor tallied a steep bill for two breakfast bowls, coffees, and a muffin and objected to the tip prompt at the counter, and another questioned the smoked salmon on rye. One diner found the eggs benedict with salmon unremarkable and wished it came with greens.
Customer Review Summary
The coffee is what brings reviewers back most often, described repeatedly as good or excellent, with one longtime visitor noting the Australian cappuccino and caramel slice taste just as they did years earlier. Close behind is the breakfast and lunch food: one regular calls the avocado toast the best in Chicago, another raves about the ham and cheese croissant and a sandwich of the day they expect to talk about for weeks, and the banana and blueberry bread and a green smoothie also draw praise. Several mention the friendly staff, the free Wi-Fi, and a mix of single, group, and outdoor seating that suits remote work and quick meetings in the office building lobby. Price is the recurring reservation: one visitor tallied a steep bill for two breakfast bowls, coffees, and a muffin and objected to the tip prompt at the counter, and another questioned the smoked salmon on rye. One diner found the eggs benedict with salmon unremarkable and wished it came with greens.
Featured reviews
- Chloé
“Several locations across the city, some coming, some going. This one is my favorite …”
- Andrea E
“Stopped in before walking the river. Good coffee! Nice vegetarian options too. Took a second coffee to go..”
- Hunny Brooks
“Lovely staff! The menu is pretty minimal and basic, but still tasty. The banana & blueberry bread was spot on. They offer WiFi and there’s plenty of single and group seating options, as well as outside seating.”
- Amanda Battaglia
“Love this place! Just a short walk from central station. Great coffee, wifi, atmosphere & the ham and cheese croissant was wonderful. I came another day for the sandwich of the day for lunch and it was amazing. The other food options looked great too. I ordered the greens both times and they were fresh & seasoned well. The service was wonderful both times. It's the perfect spot to escape central station & grab food/chill before hopping on a train. My picture is missing some greens b/c I ate them so fast. I ordered my food to go and service was fast. I wish I could have hung out more there b/c of the atmosphere. I will be back for sure! I came around rush hour the first time & then lunch the second time. Even when they are busy the service was great and fast with high quality food. I will be talking about that sandwich of the day for weeks.”
- Mrs World Adventurer
“Mojo used to be go to place for an Australian Cappuccino and Caramel Slice in 2018 and I was pleasantly surprised to find today that this cafe hasn't changed. The coffee is still excellent and the food is just like home. The staff are also friendly and welcoming and the cafe has a good mix of indoor and outdoor area.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“New Zealand-style espresso, comfort dishes & pastries are the draw at this bright, stylish outpost.”
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Has catering
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Offerings· 2
- Serves healthy options
- Serves small plates
- Highlights· 2
- Has great tea selection
- Serves local speciality
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
Location
Cafes near Mojo Coffee
- TARY4.79840.9 mi$20–30
latte, traditional Kazakh bakery, Tary milk tea
- Two Shades Cafe4.52821.2 mi$10–20Wi-Fi
matcha, lattes, turkey panini
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojo CoffeeReservations | 4.6400 | — | $1–10 | great coffee, free wifi for remote work, smoked salmon on rye |
| TARY | 4.7984 | 0.9 mi | $20–30 | latte, traditional Kazakh bakery, Tary milk tea |
| Two Shades CafeWi-Fi | 4.5282 | 1.2 mi | $10–20 | matcha, lattes, turkey panini |
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