First time going there everything nice and enjoyable just came here with friends to look around in hopes of finding anything in interest , we went up to ask questions to the workers, they were talking and my friends and I decided to wait until they were done, after they finished their conversation I asked a worker with long hair and glasses if they can find a specific book for me, once again this is my first time here, so I asked if they had a system to search up books in their store (I’ve been to places where they didn’t have that feature) as I’m doing so the worker rudely says along the lines of “ well that’s what I’m doing right now aren’t I” pointing to the computer , the comment caught me off guard but I continued to ask the worker for the book they said no so I continued on with my looking, afterward my friend also asked the same worker a question and came back with a frown, they then proceeded to tell me they found the workers attitude very rude. This made no sense as we saw them talking freely and happily with their colleagues. As someone with customer service experience I understand we do have some bad days but it’s uncalled for especially when we respectfully waited for them to finish their conversation and didn’t even say anything other then ask a question to them. The small interaction felt very unwelcoming as if it an inconvenience to them to do their job. Nice place but not a nice first impression of customer service, I’ve read some other reviews here talking about the rude workers, sadly that was the case here, hope this is helpful for future customers and future management.

This is the BEST kinda place --books, incredible music selection and...coffee all together!! EXACTLY what I needed! You come in here and fall in love with music, books and coffee again. I don't live in Tampa-- I just stumbled on this store while waiting for my daughter to finish her volunteer project. There were soooo many fantastic albums!! What a delightful selection of books. Used book stores (GOOD used book stores) are hard to find. This is a great one!

Really wanted to give a better review of this place. However, it really, really, really has gone downhill since they moved to the new location. The ONLY reason to come here is if you are a vinyl collector. Most of the book selection is unkempt and outdated. And the cd/dvd selection is so small, they might as well get rid of it. It should really just be a coffee shop and vinyl store. Everything else is not up to par with your average thrift store at three times the price. Ebay crushes them, sadly. And the worst thing of all is the punch card system. For every $10 you spend you get a punch, then after $100 you get $10 off a single purchase --- EXCEPT on Vinyl, NEW Books, or OTHER Unspecified ITEMS, which basically renders the discount useless. I have three completely punched cards that I haven't been able to use because every item I have attempted to redeem the $10 credit is ineligible. Sadly, It keeps me from coming back. My enthusiasm for shopping here has been soured so much by these things, not to mention the workers have the personality of cardboard cut outs, they used to be outgoing and friendly. The only reason they get 2 stars is for vinyl selection. I would give more stars, but my last experience was so awful, I don't think I am going to come back. It's disheartening to give my business to Amazon, rather than support a local business that I really used to like and reccommend. Not to mention spend lots of money at.

Great book and record store. Very friendly staff. Large selection of both books and records. Great place to get lost in all the books. We will be back.

Awesome selection of books, records, CDs! Inside there is a coffee shop and the employees are very helpful. Was able to pick up some vinyls from artists that I enjoy with not too big a following; the inventory of manga was very extensive.

I found out about this place last night. I was excited that this could be my new favorite go to spot for books and coffee. I drove pretty far to get here. I thought I was going to bring home a bunch of books being that this is a used book store I’m thinking prices would be fair. The problem that I had with this place is that these books are marked well over what the price printed on the books! For example, one book I really wanted had the price printed on the book for 9.99 and the sticker price for this shop was 19.99!! Every book that I picked up was well over 16$ even two books that had printed prices for under 2$ were over 12.99! I couldn’t believe it. I ended up finding a book I wanted that had no sticker price on it. I took the book to the counter to check out and the cashier told me the book was 17.99. After getting home and researching the book. Original price was under 10.00$ .. (I ended up going to Barnes and noble after this disappointing experience and buying the book that I wanted for 9.99)now onto the coffee part of this review.. willing to pay the price of 6$ for a small cup of coffee to have while I book shop.. it was horrid. I even had the barista try to fix it for me. So strong that after about 6 sips and a lot of creamer .. I threw it away. every employee that I encountered did not approach me and ask me if I needed help. In fact when I approached them they didn’t make eye contact .. not friendly. Don’t waste your time on this place if you are looking for bargain used books. If you have money bags.. then go ahead. I wasted my money on coffee that I threw away, wasted money on gas to get here, and left with zero books.

Super cool book store with a fun laid back vibe. Fantastic selection of books, records, dvds along with posters and miscellaneous goodies to buy. Fabulous coffee and desserts too.

I used to visit MOJO a lot before Covid and loved the female barista who made the drinks there. I moved away from the area and recently visited again with a friend saying good things about the place. However it was super disappointing. The drinks are no longer the same, it was just poorly made. I also remember the friendly environment and I was appalled at the poor customer service delivered by the guy at the front (long curly hair guy). It seemed like he didn't even want to be there nor did he seem like he wanted to make my drink. Anyway I ignored it and he gave me my drinks and I asked for straws and he just pointed to the side and goes it's over there. I told him there are no straws there and he seemed very annoyed and went "okay, give me a minute!" My friend and I were both just taken a back like what... How do you talk to your customers like that. My friend just ignored it saying maybe that's just how he is but to me this was very rude especially if I'm paying for this kind of service. Any way I was disappointed and upset to bring my friend here and sad to say I lost good memories of this place and won't be returning. After looking at other reviews I can tell this was not his first time being like this and the drinks have down graded.

Today was my third time visiting Mojo and will probably be my last. I went in an ordered a coffee right away and the barista was very friendly. I shopped around the cafe area for the next ten minutes while I waited. I understand that the cafe operates as a cashier as well and noticed her checking lots of people out while I waited. It takes less than 3 minutes to make a latte, so I didn’t really understand why she couldn’t finish my drink before attending other customers. After waiting for quite awhile, I went to the counter and asked if she was still working on it. She said, “Oh, I forgot…” and asked me again what I ordered. Within three minutes I had my drink in hand. Sadly, it was sloppily made and FULL of coffee grounds. Doesn’t exactly make for a tasty drink. My other major problem with this visit, was the off-leash service dog who as wandering aimlessly around the store mingling with customers. As a service dog trainer myself, I understand that service dogs legally are allowed to task off leash and do so in some instances. However, I find it alarming that this dog, though vested, was clearly not tasking while it sniffed my shoes, greeted my friend, and wandered up and down the aisle visiting other people. I’m not even sure whose dog it was, I never saw anyone call the dog back to them. Fortunately, no customers in the store seemed to be at all fearful of the dog; I could imagine a large hairy mutt appearing in an aisle would be jarring to someone who is afraid of dogs. According to the ADA, “The service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered while in public places unless these devices interfere with the service animal's work or the person's disability prevents use of these devices. In that case, the person must use voice, signal, or other effective means to maintain control of the animal…. [The handler] may not allow the dog to wander away from her and must maintain control of the dog, even if it is retrieving an item at a distance from her.” My third issue is due to the overall unkept and unsafe nature of the store. It is very dirty and neglected. The doormats were curling upwards at the edges from being overused, which is a huge tripping hazard and liability. For the high prices of the used and new books alike, you’d think they could afford more help to keep the store in a good way. Overall, I was disappointed by my visit, and I don’t think I’ll come back

I’m moving out of Tampa soon & the main thing I’m going to miss the most is this store. Great selections of books & music with great prices compared to other stores in my opinion. The mini cafe area is top tier & everything tastes sooooo delicious. Their store music is awesome & the whole team is very friendly. I’m begging you guys to open a store in Orlando because I honestly don’t know any other book & record stores like this one <333!!!

This turned out to be such a wonderful shop. This location has a very nice wide variety of books and collectibles. The coffee and brownie we got were very good. The batista was very nice and helpful. I believe this shop should have been and should be in the future, nominated for top indie book store of the bay. I believe they haven't been, being titled as a used store, but they honestly have wider variety than some of the others nominated. So, I highly recommend this location and would come more often if it was in my local area of the bay. I will of course, return whenever nearby.

This was my first time at Mojo and I will absolutely be back. I have been looking for a place to go read and have tea/coffee and I think this place is going to end up being my favorite place. The book selection is great. I was able to find an Amy Tan book that I would have had to order at B n’ N to be able to get it. The iced apple caramel latte and blueberry muffin were absolutely perfect.

I've been coming here for years and thought it appropriate to share some love for this Tampa staple. Truly, there is no shortage of wonderful things to say about Mojo: excellent record selection with excellent prices, loads of used books to get lost in, gifts & clothing, posters, great food & beverages, friendly staff, & a generous punch card program. I've both bought & sold here for probably a decade, & having visited record stores across the country, Mojo has a special place in my heart. Whether you're looking for something specific or feel like discovering something new, this is a must-visit.

This shop is FANTASTIC! They have delicious coffee and loads of inexpensive books. There's really something for everyone. They even have a large section of manga and graphic novels.

I was visiting from out of town and wanted to visit a used book store! Mojo Books & Records had a very chill vibe with music, a small cafe, and loads of books to sort through from any genre you could imagine. Definitely cheaper than ordering books online! They also have posters and records, and I got a Totoro poster for only $8. It was a great visit and I'd definitely recommended to anyone in the area that loves to read, listen to music, or just wants to chill at the cafe.

Was in the area with some friends from Indiana. Found this place on Google. It gives me the vibe of Half Priced Bookstore. I love how they had a Pride and Juneteenth section set up. Had a coffee joint in it and it was good. The vibe of the store is set.

One of my favorite spots in town!! Lots of good books and records, both new and used, as well as a ton of cute accessories, etc. and some REALLY good café drinks. I can never resist stopping in just to wander around and grab a coffee whenever I'm in the area

This is a place unlike any other. Full of love, passion and dedication to coffee, vinyl and literature. Management and staff are all wonderful, kind, knowledgeable and so personable. I can't say enough go things about them as there are so many. Come here and experience the magic that is Mojo. You'd never regret it. Time here passes differently. A true gem of Tampa for all to experience. No doubt, I will keep coming back a million times. This place is home.

I wandered in here to kill time while I was waiting for my food order next door. I'm telling you, I do not remember the last time I felt like I got lost in the stacks in wonderment. This place has some amazing finds. I found some philip Roth books which I have been dying to read. There's also a gem of a literature section for Shakespeare. There were also some contemporary books that looked very interesting. I didn't even realize how much time had passed until I remembered I had to pick up my food next door. I go to alot of bookstores for inspiration. I long for that feeling of just randomly finding books that captivate me to just start reading. This was the first time in literally years I felt this way. Thanks MOJO books for motivating me to read again.

I love this place. I went recently after a few years of not going. The change in location within the plaza is quite the upgrade! Grab a nice cup of coffee, check out the book selection, and peruse the vinyl section- you won't regret it!

Melanie went above and beyond helping me acquire a replacement cord for my daughter’s record player. Wish I could have met her to thank her in person! She also set the customer service bar exponentially high in dealing with me. Her demeanor was effervescent, and cordial. Not the same can be said about the barista. She seemed to have a chip on her shoulder and begrudgingly prepared our drinks. Mine was flavorless, my husbands was legit. I gave a $7 tip for two beverages. She grabbed my money (never said thanks) and shoved it in a jar almost as to emphasize I should have known it went there. Not friendly at all. Boo! Thank you Melanie! 😊🤘🏼🎶

Nice smooth jazz was playing when I first walked in. To the right of me was the smell of delicious coffee with unique flavors. The prices on these books are amazing. Most of the books I noticed were used and still in great condition. Also there's a pretty good selection of vinyl records to choose from as well. If you like music and books I would definitely recommend this place.

Great vibes! If you're wanting some cool, unique reads at a decent price, this is the place to go. Plus they offer a wide selection of music. They even have some more contemporary reading materials. I love coming here.

I always visit when bringing my father to Moffitt Cancer Center- even after the 2 hour drive. I enjoy books and all their books are very well organized by genre and authors are in alphabetical order. DVDs, Vinyl, and CDs are also in stock. The staff have always been very nice to me with no problems whatsoever- just follow their simple rules. If you look hard enough, you will find great deals. It's an amzing store just to look around, treasure hunt, browse a book or two, or experience the nostalgia of a long forgotten book/cd/vinyl/song. A lot of things may be overpriced like the vinyl and some of the other collectable books, but it doesn't ruin the experience. There needs to be more independent stores like this and we as a community should support these types of businesses. GOOD TIP- sometimes books and other media are left outside and marked "free". I would give 5 stars, but the only gripe was the prices compared to online retail- which is reasonable because they have a store to run and staff/bills to pay. I will continue visiting and aquiring stamps on my card to get a disount- maybe even try the coffee bar next time too. This store is a hidden gem and deserves more business- GO CHECK IT OUT!

It's a great store with a lot more modern choices than they do classical. If you go in there not an avid collector, then it's great. But if you know a little more than the average person, they tend to up mark their vinyls compared to online sellers and pay low for what you're selling (normal for stores to do that). They're coffee selections are decent and a lot of great book options.

No idea how I've missed this place before now, but stopped by for the first time today and will be returning. The used books are in wonderful shape and the selection of records is great. Love the vibes! Will grab a latte next time and really considering getting a record player to play some of these albums!!

Bookstore has a fun vibe, a café inside, and a large selection of books. I originally came in to look for used Spanish textbooks and workbooks with audio CDs. I didn't find any, but they did have a Spanish translation of a novel from one of my favorite authors (Yukio Mishima) so I picked that up as a future reading goal. Since I used to live in Japan and know Japanese, I also picked up a few novels in Japanese to help maintain my level. Thank you for the nice selection of books!

Amazing selection of books, posters, records and more. The drinks tasted wonderful. Favorite record store in Tampa.

I really wanted to like this place and support them since they’re a local bookstore. But every experience that I’ve had or anyone I know has had there has been ridiculous. First off, the employees are rude. Secondly, act as if they don’t want to sell the merchandise. If you buy more than one book they ask you to spread out your purchases?????? If you buy certain items, they’re upset because they want to keep them. I don’t understand, are you a library? Are you a museum? What’s the point of having inventory to sell if you don’t wanna sell it. Very strange place.

Love love love their Thai iced coffee. Sunny makes it the best! Sometimes others put too much cardamom. It's fun to browse the books or records while you wait for the coffee to be done... Been going here off and on over the years depending on where my schedule takes me. If I'm in the area I always try to stop by.

The coffee here is EXCELLENT! Many flavors and alternative milk options here! Staff is friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is comfortable, welcoming and not at all pretentious. Nice selection of books, DVDs, records, cassettes and unique items.

Nice little store. Small cafe. You could probably find a lost treasure here.

Good sized bookstore, I mostly browsed the Fantasy and Science Fiction sections and found a pretty decent selection of both. Was nice to find a mix of older and newer used books too. It does seem slightly more expensive than other used bookstores, but sometimes you'll find something at a decent price.

Delicious coffee. I love the selection of flavors for the lattes. Recommend the Banana Foster latte (with oat milk). Also very much appreciate the selection of books for witchcraft and occult research. Definitely nice to find book shops with not only good coffee but also good book selections.

No matter the city, I will always search for a used bookstore. This one had decent selections, however, it's extremely overpriced! You can't sell a used book for the same price as a new book and unfortunately, that's all I saw when I searched the store! It's cute but I walked away empty handed which was quite disappointing!