Mokka Cafe in Columbia, IL

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Telephone:	+1 618-719-2500
Website:	mokkacafe.net
Address:	180 Columbia Ctr, Columbia, IL, 62236
Categories:	Cafes

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Takes Reservations	No
Delivery	Yes
Take-out	No
Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
Good For	Brunch
Bike Parking	Yes
Good for Kids	Yes
Good for Groups	Yes

Attire	Casual
Noise Level	Average
Alcohol	No
Outdoor Seating	Yes
Wi-Fi	Free
Has TV	No
Waiter Service	Yes
Caters	No

Today

Today	6:00 am – 7:00 pm Closed now
Local time (Columbia)	00:43 Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Business hours

Monday	6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday	6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday	6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday	6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday	6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday	8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday	8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Locally Owned and Operated Specialty Coffee and Bistro style Café. Serving Kaldi’s Coffee and some of the best Gooey Butter Cakes and sweet treats in town. A great place to gather with friends… old and new.

History

Established in 2014.

Mokka Kaffeehaus has been a Columbia staple for quite some time. After switching ownership, the coffee gathering place lost a bit of its luster and took a big part of its customer base with it. In February of 2014, new owners from Columbia purchased Mokka, slightly changed its name, and have a passion for bringing a fun, new, and exciting coffee house to Columbia and its residents.

Meet the Business Owner

Mary Kay G.

Business Owner

Passionate about coffee, community, friendships, and constantly looking for ways to improve.

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13 reviews of Mokka Cafe

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Foodi E.

Place rating: 5
Waterloo, IL

Under New Ownership — I met Dawn, one of the owners yesterday and she is just fantastic, very friendly and upbeat! Hours are 6 – 2 for coffee, breakfast and lunch during the week with the exception of Thursdays — she stays open until 6. Best part, they serve beer also — all local or domestic beers. When i walked in I was just checking it out since I’m new to the area… my fiancé and I ended up sitting out on the patio and enjoyed two beers and some COMPLIMENTARY pita chips and hummus. There was another couple on the patio that just raved about the sandwiches. Can’t wait to return for coffee, breakfast and lunch here!

Janelle K.

Place rating: 3
Millstadt, IL

Went here for the first time in a couple of years. I know they’ve had some ownership/management changes since my last visit, but it seems generally the same. I ordered a bacon, egg, & cheese sandwich and a large chai tea latte. I chose cheddar cheese and an English muffin for the sandwich. It was pretty good. The muffin could have been toasted/grilled a little more. The latte was the worst chai tea latte ice ever had. It was more like a cup of steamed milk. Very little flavor and I highly doubt there was even espresso in it. If there was, it was one tiny shot. I dumped it out when I got home and the color confirmed my suspicions. It was white, with the slightest hint of tan.

Brian G.

Place rating: 1
Columbia, IL

I went to Mokka this morning to eat breakfast. Walked in to no greeting, the woman behind the counter just ignored me standing at the counter until I said excuse me. Then went through the odd sequence of ordering off of one of the two menu books located at the counter. Finally ordered food.
I order an omelet which arrived small, cold, and thrown together as if assembled by a toddler. More ingredients were outside the omlet, rather than inside. The plates were chipped, we had to ask for silverware, butter, jelly, and napkins.
I will never eat here again. Food was poor, service was worse, and they have the gall to ask you for a tip before any of the described negligence has an opportunity to occur.

Sammy S.

Place rating: 4
Columbia, IL

Very good breakfast. Had the loaded biscuits n gravy bowl with scrambled eggs and hashbrowns, everything covered in gravy. It was tasty, but I’d probably just order it all laid out separately next time. The Moroccan mint tea is also nice.

Katie T.

Place rating: 5
Columbia, IL

I came in with 2 small kiddos and I was super pleased with the service I’ve received!!! My son has food allergies and the staff was sensitive and patient with my special requests :)

Sarah A.

Place rating: 5
Downtown, Saint Louis, MO

The fine folks at Mokka serve up yummy breakfast made the way you like it. Delicious coffee and tea. My favorite times there are when they have live music. On those evenings they offer cheese trays and other well prepared appetizers. Looking forward to my next visit!

Zaphod N.

Place rating: 3
Columbia, IL

I heard that Mokka had changed since it changed hands about a year ago. I decided to give it a try anyway despite the negative comments I had heard. I ordered s coffee and I wasn’t offered a menu or asked if I wanted anything else which I thought was a bit odd. I stayed and after finishing my coffee I went to get a refill and the woman behind the counter rather rudely informed me that refills weren’t free. To be clear I have no problem paying for a refill but there was no signage about their refill policy. She then went on to say that I would need to buy a bottomless cup for 3.75 if I wanted another cup. I offered to pay the difference but again she rudely refused and said I would need to pay an additional 3.75 for the refill. As I said, I have no problem paying for a refill but I don’t see why she had to be so rude and unwelcoming. So to sum up – good coffee but obnoxious and rude staff.

Tina S.

Place rating: 2
Red Bud, IL

I have been debating about writing this review, but after this morning I feel that I need to be honest. I love Mokka, however the owner has hired a few new staff people. They do not wear name tags which is bad because I would like to be able to name this staff person. Their is an older lady that works at the front counter in the morning, she is so rude and unfriendly. She will tell you to stop talking because she gets flustered when more than one person is in line. I basically order the same thing when I go in, yet she asks like it is the first time that she has ever seen me. I asked for Almond milk for my coffee, she told me they didn’t have any… I looked her and said well you just used it for the last cup of coffee you served… She was very angry… I watched so she didn’t spit in my coffee. I do not think this is the person that should I want to be starting my morning with…

Janice C.

Place rating: 4
Columbia, IL

Was in between meetings and went in for breakfast and a coffee and what a wonderful place to enjoy a nice breakfast or lunch. I had biscuit and gravy and it was just delicious. Very affordable as well. I ordered and sat down and they brought my breakfast and my coffee to my table. Great service. If in Columbia for shopping, stop in for a nice breakfast or lunch or just a great cup of coffee. Mary Kay the owner is so very sweet and an amazing cook. I should add they have sugar free options and I was able to get Almond milk. Love it!

Dave H.

Place rating: 5
Columbia, IL

Best breakfast in the area, wonderful coffee and nice, hard-working folks. Loaded biscuits and gravy is awesome, as is the oatmeal (there is a variety of those). New owners through out the gambling machines and have returned the place to a good place to gather and enjoy good food and coffee.

Larry R.

Place rating: 1
Sturtevant, WI

Strip malll reatutant with a strip mall vibe… serveved by uninterested staff wrong order, warm oj, and boring food.

Jane F.

Place rating: 4
Maryland Heights, MO

Yum. I got an iced latte and they have almond milk… which thrills me to no end. The drink is great. My wife got hot coffee and said it was very strong.. but they have all the creamer you could want so that’s fine. Don’t come if yiu are in a hurry an a Saturday morning tho

Jeradawn V.