Reviews White Mojo Speciality Coffee & Roaster

White Mojo was absolutely fantastic with our group breaky! Highly recommend you book a spot because this place is super popular and gets busy! If you have to wait in line for a table, it’s well worth it. It’s a gorgeous spot in Melb! James, the manager there, was easy to communicate with and accommodating. The menu is great with some delicious options. Coffee was perfect and the team were super attentive. Thank you for having us, we’ll be back! Highly recommended �

Loved the design of the shop, staff were very helpful, food looked amazing, all these cafe's doing less is more but with White Mojo you get your monies worth and we only had to wait 15mins for a table (Sunday - 11.30am) and i cannot recommend the black latte enough!

The award winning double chilli cheese scrambled egg dish was hands down the best breakfast dish I have had to date 😍

A stunning little breakfast/brunch joint with the best coffee around. I had the award winning chilli cheese scrambled eggs on a black brioche bun and the bride, the pulled pork, egg & hollandaise. Absolutely magnificent, will be back again and again!

Been here a few times now, both stores are fantastic! Food is soooo tasty and the creativity of the chefs have got me hooked! So far i have tried the Soft Shell crab Croissant Burger with Chipotle mayo!! *mouth watering just reminiscing* The new Pork Benedict has tender succulent and good sized portion of pork, it was a hit on the table! And don't forget breaky dessert : P Waffles topped it off hehe Definitely worth checking out : )

*late review*

I went there with my friend we ordered and had to wait up to 30 minutes to get served, while the restaurant isn’t crowded at all. In return, the dish was excellent but hopefully don’t to wait that long in the future.

We ordered the Signature Croissant Burger and their award winning Double Cheese Chilli Scramble Egg. The black latte with bonsay was surprisingly very nice!!
Food: 3/5
Service: 4.5/5
Ambience: 3/5

Do you actually know what Mojo means? ✨ Mojo mean magic so I think we can all agree that it made sense to be visiting these guys first first as landing back to Melbourne!

And not just that, really! But actually the place is located in the iconic and one and only laneways of Melbourne. I don’t think I could be any more Melbournian right now 😂 such a cliche, such a very needed and welcomed cliche indeed!

The cafe has both an outdoor seating area and an inside, with different patterns and styles.
The outside features a more tradicional and Melbourne style, with the little white wood tables, but with a touch of mystery to it, due to the shadows that the building naturally creates. Maybe not just mysterious but actually mystic even. Very enjoyable to hang outside and that’s where I opted to have brunch.
The inside is absolutely stunning too though and a whole different world. The walls have a beehive pattern and it resembles a glove even and they also feature painting of very peculiar drawings and drafts. Skulls. But not just any skulls - artistic and flower themed skulls! Absolutely incredible. Each table is also carefully taken care of and I loved and they feature some flowers that are dry yet beautiful.

Besides the great enriching environment, the signs are all inviting and they have a sign at the entrance that says ‘come in, we’re awesome’. And of course, there’s a reverse ☺️ and that says ‘closed, but still awesome’ 😂 the staff was also welcoming and they are quite helpful to cater for special dietary requirements. Being lactose intolerant and eating mostly plant based, I definitely think that after looking at the menu (which I had before visiting), they should have more options or alternatives.

Being in the centre of the city and such a reputable cafe, it’s important to please everyone and make sure that people have not just one option but actually a couple of options that can pick from, when there’s a specific dietary reason. No one likes to feel limited or embarrassed to be asking for alterations and alternatives, and even then, sometimes risking to get the wrong ingredients in the ordered meal, so I definitely think that is something that they should consider changing. Keeping up with the rest of the cafe trends too is important and getting a more plant based friendly side to things is always appreciated.

Either way, the staff was extremely helpful to make the meals dairy free friendly and to my preference. Unfortunately there wasn’t any sweet option that could be done dairy free or vegan, so I had to stick with the savoury meals and this is what I had:

Crushed Green - a combination of avocado and green pea mash that in a sentence is A WHOLE LOT OF A MEAL 👌 seriously if you’re a avocado toast lover, you’ll absolutely drool over this one. The serving is absolutely fantastic and very generous and the fact that it has peas inside (both whole and blended!) makes it quite interesting and different than the other places I’ve visited and when for the usual and classic avo toast. There’s also an extra avocado tahini purée that for someone that prefers sweet meals, was slightly too much 😂, but in an objective perspective, it’ll be very much loved and appreciated by most savoury lovers. As you can see, they don’t space of avocado and it such it great in quality and overall taste! My favourite part was definitely and undoubtedly the mixed seeds nuts of top of the whole spread. I love any church to meals and that was outstanding and just the ultimate touch to make me happy with this meal👌it also comes with some cherry tomato, nicely dressed and some radish that I was a fan too. I personally was welcomed the poached egg that came with a special touch to it - some dark powder to it! Stunning! On the bottom you have two pieces of crunchy and toasted sourdough that are previously also sprinkled with olive oil and give a difference to other places. You can also add chicken to the meal if you want to make it more filling 🤗

Middle Eastern Salad - mixed filling about this one! Absolutely in love with the ingredients and how the meal came - presentation is great! It is an absolute wholesome meal too as it combines chickpea hummus with a mix of barley and lentils dressed in rapeseed vinaigrette. However in only comes with rostered carrots, some avocado and some pieces of orange and I personally feel that it needs some kind of bread in it so you can actually get some more consistency and crunchiness to the meal. I actually asked for a side of sourdough and the extra turned out to be the perfect solution and I wouldn’t have it any other way. So I would definitely recommend that if you’re visiting and you want to have this, ask for a little piece of bread and you’ll see how life changing it is! If comes with a couple of roasted hazelnuts and zatar too which I also think there should be more. Despite loving the ingredients separately here, I think that the whole predominantly fat mix of hummus and avocado is too much considering the serving is quite significant! I would personally even rather have more lentils and less hummus because there that consistency element missing 😂 But of course that’s only my opinion and others might feel differently. I leave the friendly suggestions above but of course I still enjoyed it.

Create your own - you also have the option to create your own meal and you can pick from some of the sides and make your own creation. I personally wanted something simple so I just added cured salmon, that was great in presentation and serving 👌 and some roasted mushrooms and tomatoes that were massive in size and absolutely incredible in taste! A simple yet delicious choice for those that want to personalise and make a more specific request! It’s a great idea in my opinion!

Black Latte with Bonsoy - I have to say that even though this was just a drink, this was definitely the highlight of my meal. As a sweet person, I definitely prefer anything sweet 😂and this was just outstanding! I had actually never had a black sesame latte but I had had a smoothie/shake before and I had adored the taste. It’s similar to chocolate but kind of less intense, so definitely ideal for those people that like chocolate but not too much! The blend is made also with soy and not any other milk because of the combination of flavours and I absolutely loved how perfect and balanced it was. There was some powder accumulation on the bottom but I think it was from taking a bit of time for the pictures because I didn’t feel any lack of taste and there was no aftertaste either. Loved it and would definitely recommend not just for the instaworthy pictures but definitely for for the taste and drink itself. An applause to the barista too for the great latte art.

Iced Matcha Latte - good presentation! In terms of taste, I have to say that it was slightly too strong and a little too much matcha in the mix. But still enjoyable and within what can be acceptable 👌😂 the size isn’t very big - it’s a small clear glass and I think that it should be slight bigger if we were talking about a smoothie, but for a latte it was appropriate. Not 100% happy with it but still not too bad. Would have rather had another sesame latte instead though 😂

Almond Latte - INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE. I don’t think I’ve ever been more grateful for a coffee. Especially for a REAL Melbourne coffee. The taste was superb and the froth was just right. This doesn’t make vem need me to make a rant - it is perfect and that’s why they also won awards from it. Period.

I had a great time here and I think the venue is not only well located but they certainly know how to provide good hospitality. They are missing on allergen friendly and plant based meals (especially when it comes the sweet options) and I know that they certainly can create something great here if they want to!

I really enjoyed this place! The coffee was delicious and we were well looked after by the staff. It was great service. They were very attentive and friendly.

One of Melbourne's most popular brunch spots in the CBD. On a beautiful day we managed to grab a seat in Hardware lane. We had the perfect summer brunch spread. What we had... Famous Soft Shell Crab Croissant: This is a classic dish and one of the most popular dishes at White Mojo. Also very delicious as the soft shell crab is topped with fried egg and in a buttery croissant. Mushroom Croquettes: One of the most unqiue croquettes ive had. The smooth silky fried croquettes filled with mushrooms were delicious. Mille Feuille: A perfect summer dessert, but eat it quick as the hot sun will melt it fast!Definitely a spot to check out in the city during your weekend shopping trips.

Really great place to eat and chill with friends.Cozy little cafe on Hardware Street and nice coffee.

Love love love....food excellent.....servers very nice.I recently visited White Mojo to try their new menu items, and I was so impressed.

Seriously couldn't fault anything with White Mojo.We usually have breakfast at this location every day.The service is fast and I love the food.

Great coffee.

Been here several times and food and drinks have been consistently good! All time favorites are their Chilli Scrambled Egg！

Great coffee.I recommend this place to anyone and everyone, I'm sure you will love it. I will definitely be coming back again for more!

Great coffee! They got busy quick but we had great service and the atmosphere made it feel like home.

Love the coffee! This place has really great decor; truly a beautiful place! Will definitely come back here again!

Best soy latte I’ve had in a while!! Very tasty food, coffee, and great prices!I always take visiting colleagues here for breakfast and they love it.They also have the best black sesame Latte, really enjoyed it.

Definitely an insta worthy cafe that lives up to its hype! One of the best coffee I’ve had in a while

The place is welcoming, the staff very friendly and the serving is done really quickly. We arrived 10 minutes before the kitchen was closing and they still were very welcoming and gave us good suggestions on what to order. The dishes have a lot of presence, very well presented! My friend ordered Middle eastern platter which was very complete and tasty. I ordered Salmon Benedict, was good in my opinion had to much sauce mix in the salmon with the egg Benedict sauce which some could find tasty but for me the flavour of the salmon got lost.
Next time I will come back to try some other dishes since their menu has everything to offer.

It is quite spacious and we got a spot in a quite corner. The staff was very nice and attentive. We've ordered a Matcha Soy Latte and a regular Latte.
They were both really good but the serving was really tiny for the price.

I reckon this was my fifth time visiting white mojo. I had the most instagrammable coffee at every visiting.

White Mojo coffee is a pretty famous cafe located along hardware lane.. Food wise portions were quite generous and even though we shared a serving this was enough to fill us up. staffs are very friendly too..

Stopped by White Mojo for a nice iced coffee on a cold morning in Melbourne. Although the ice coffee came as a glass bottle it was pretty good.

I love the design and the ambience of the cafe. people enjoy in the cafe. It is a good place for some chats and enjoys your lunch break.

This is such an amazing venue serving great breakfast, brunch and dinner options with an amazing rustic interiors and aesthetics! Love white mojo coffee, a lot!

There’s always a long queue, can’t understand the hype but lord have I been wrong the entire time. This joint is 110% worth a visit and that crossiant  burger is a hit.

I have wanted to go eat at white mojo for some time now. Really great place for girls day out, beautiful vibe.

Got 3 bags of coffee beans. I LOVED the layout of this cafe. It is BRIGHT and it is VIBRANT.

Having really enjoyed the food here. Came here at 2:30pm for coffee and to do some reading. Good ambience and service here. The venue is amazing - perfect for gatherings, baby showers, birthday celebrations.

unlike the other brunch places that only offers pretty food, this one is actually yummy. the mushroom one is the star!! def a must try!

Absolutely gorgeous cafe- such a great vibe and really attentive staff. Enjoyed my staying here.

Staff's friendly and beautiful decor. Insta-friendly, worth to go. Coffee was good as well.Will come back here again!

Coffee was really really good. The dish I like the most was French toast ..... fruits n toppings were just appropriate n wasn’t super sweet just right sweetness . Loved it . Been there few times now. Also loved pancakes

White Mojo is an iconic brunch destination in the heart of the CBD. Firstly, the decor is lovely, so light and bright and nicely decorated - very Instagrammable!

I had the hardest time deciding what to order as I wanted to try everything. We ordered the Foie Gras & Pork Croquette and the Double Cheese Chilli Scrambled Egg. The latter is an award winning dish for very good reason! It honestly was like eating a cheeseburger but better (was served on a black brioche) and breakfast style. Such an innovative dish, and I'm not usually the biggest fan of cheese but loved it with this. The croquettes were great too - loved the flavours. 

Would definitely recommend it as a must do brunch in Melbourne if only here for a short time!

We only decided to come because we couldn’t get a seat at a nearby cafe (and they didn’t have kid suitable chair) so we wandered over. It was a good choice. I make a point of not going to a place that has a tout and this place didn't need one. We were quickly shown a table (they were full, we got the last one) and water served, followed by drink orders being taken. The waiters were quite friendly and attentive; they seemed to have a lot of them for the number of covers.

We thought we would try the normal coffees first and given they call themselves a coffee roaster they were excellent. Just the right temperature. The food soon came (as we had a grumpy child was hungry) - at least two of them anyway. The presentation was impeccable,  and as you can see when the smoky salmon came it came with some theatrics! I think it was understandable the salmon came later as it must have been freshly hot smoked. They probably would have served it together if we didn't ask for something to come quickly. The taste of all the dishes were excellent (although the croissant was a bit of funny shape compared to, say, Lune). Looking at the other tables I was hoping we could still eat more.

After the food came we thought we would try their signature drinks - the matcha latte and the sesame soy latte. At $7 dollars the sesame soy latte was excellent but a bit expensive. Still it was a novelty (and I suspect why they can charge that much; skip it if you're on a budget). The rest of the dishes were really good value especially given the presentation. 

This place is a good choice, their line isn't quite as long and you could actually sit at a table. The toilet instructions really made my day...

We had visited White Mojo for lunch during the weekend and it was a great experience! We had the flamingo waffles, mojo pancakes, confit salmon and salmon benedict which were all spot on and made us really happy! All of them were special in their own way!

The flamingo waffles was my favorite sweet dish of the day as it was crispy and easy to cut through and the elements (sweet and sour) complemented each other really well!

The confit salmon was my favorite savory dish as it was cooked to perfection and you could taste the juiciness of it! I am also a sucker for baby carrots which I find are rarely used in most cafe dishes!

Would definitely visit again to try the rest of their menu!

The signature croissant burger is omfg amazing. You get a whole soft shell crab that is fried to a crispy perfection, the croissant is crispy, butter and flakey, the smoked eel and pickles adds the bite and the fried egg adds that runny egg goodness. It's bloody delicious!

The coffees was good too, the cold drip was smooth and complex.

Taking off one star because they didn't have baby chairs available, making it not children friendly.

Overall a great place with great staff and good

Food and latte was fantastic! Definitely would recommend but the only downside was the long waiting time. We had to wait about 20+mins to sit down then another 30mins for our food so if you have time, it’s definitely worth it!

Super friendly staffs and amazing quality + on point food presentations.

RATING 4.5

One of the coolest brunches in Melbourne CBD you won't find your run of the mill avo smash here!  Tucked away in Hardware lane, White Mojo is a bright welcoming space where the white walls are adorned with artwork hand painted in coffee. They roast their own beans onsite and serve up a creative, sensational breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. The coffee is award winning and excellent.

The dishes all have the White Mojo creative flare and presented like works of art.  The ingredients are all fresh and of good quality, and everything we've tried has been fabulous.

We added the Nitrogen Rose to our pancakes - a long stemmed red rose dipped in Nitrogen and dangled over your meal.  Smashing the rose between your hands gives an impressive level of drama to your meal and is only available for a limited time.

White Mojo is a must do for your Brunching bucket list.

Thanks for having us guys, looking forward to coming back soon.

I can appreciate a brunch menu that has a great variety in selection for those who don’t just want eggs and avocado. I loved the interior inside the CBD site. Super vibrant, clean and inviting. We ordered the mushroom croquettes and pork belly benedict which was available on the menu at the time. The food was well presented, decent portion size and also tasted great! Good coffee, good food, great atmosphere. The only down side is that on weekends there is a bit of a wait time and it is on the pricy side.