The next time you are in the mood for a good cup of coffee, treat yourself to coffee and more at Mojo’s, the latest business to open in the Dover Commons shopping center in Bay Village.

Owner Tracy Raum describes Mojo’s as a unique concept combining coffee, food and the arts. Raum designed the interior of the bright, sunny location with the assistance of fellow Bay Village resident Dan Sabre, co-owner of Cyrus Dern Idea Factory, who contributed the logo design and interior artwork. Mojo’s offers comfortable seating in a spacious, modern atmosphere. There is even a children’s play area. Business people will appreciate the free WiFi Internet. But what really makes Mojo’s stand out is its support for the arts, according to Raum.

“We offer free live entertainment in support of local talent,” Raum explained. She said that they have featured vocalist Kate Voegele, a Bay High graduate, live jazz by Phil Herot & Co., acoustic guitar music by Dave Bozak and the Sparrow Consort strings.

The February entertainment lineup includes bluegrass and reggae by Brent Hopper and Brittany Reilly on Feb. 16, rhythm and blues by Randy Martin on Feb. 23, and singer/songwriter Kevin McCarthy with Steve Madden on Feb. 24. Entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m.

“We pack the house when we have live music,” Raum noted. The Bay High School band Elephant in the Living Room is scheduled to play on March 10. Raum said she is planning a special senior citizens’ night on March 3. She suggested that patrons phone ahead for details about featured artists. She said they are always on the lookout for new talent, so interested artists should call or stop in the store.

Mojo’s also supports the Red Brick Center for the Arts, a non-profit organization developing an art center in Westlake. The organization’s mission is to strengthen the art culture in the West Shore area, Raum explained. “The Red Brick Center for the Arts is working with area artists in different medias to help them gain greater exposure,” Raum said. “We will be featuring the work of a new artist here every six weeks. We also support talented artists from local high schools. Next month, we will feature the work of Bay High School photographer Megan White.”

In addition to original specialty espresso drinks like the Rocket, honoring Mojo’s hometown of Bay Village, the Buckeye and the Browns Kick-off, which combines a jolt of espresso with a celebration of hot fudge sauce and whipped cream, Mojo’s has a unique menu. It offers real fruit smoothies, daily soups, breakfast sandwiches, quiches, salads, sandwiches and delicious pastries.

“At last, there is a local coffee and dessert house,” Raum said. She explained that she is trying to unite the city by bringing the best Cleveland has to offer to her West Side location. She said Mojo’s offers Bialy’s Bagels from University Heights, Aladdin’s Middle Eastern foods from Carnegie Avenue near the West Side Market, fresh breads from Fragapane’s, pastries from Avenue A Bakery in Lakewood, lox from Lobster Brothers in Westlake and soups from Oma’s Homestyle Catering in Bay Village.   Raum said word is on the street that they serve the best clam chowder in town on Fridays. Prices are reasonable. Customers can get a breakfast sandwich for about $3, and salads and sandwiches are in the $5 to $6 range. Raum said the menu will change seasonally, with lighter entrees and chilled coffee and tea drinks in warmer weather.

But the quality of the coffee will always remain the same, according to Raum. Mojo’s serves fresh roasted, never frozen, premium coffee from Stauf’s Coffee Roasters in Columbus. Raum, a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Human Resources Management, confessed, “I am a huge coffee junkie.” After graduating from the university, Raum remained in the Columbus area for a time. “This is the coffee that I lived by. I loved this coffee so much, I wanted to bring it to Cleveland.”

Mojo’s, located at 600 Dover Center Road, is open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. MasterCard and Visa are accepted and there is no minimum. Catering is available and meeting and parties can be accommodated. Phone (440) 892-4040.