52 cafes in 52 weeks - challenge
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KnittyNorah
Über Member
- Location
- The Frozen North (of England)
I've just put The Final Whistle Cafe at the UCLAN sports arenas on the map. It FINALLY reopened just a few weeks ago and all is looking good. I rode past and something prompted me to go round the front - lo and behold, their board was out and they were OPEN! I was chatting with the new manager/owner and suggested she put a notice visible from the towpath and the canal bridge as if I hadn't gone round the front I wouldn't've known it was open and neither would anyone else if they were riding or walking on the canal or the guild wheel. All the same it got quite busy while I was there and she has plans for further 'developments'. Very reasonable prices and recommended. I don't like the cycle parking hoop things but it's better than nothing, might be acceptable for a bike with full-size wheels, and there's plenty of space.
Hmm I see that this pic doesn't fully abide by the rooolz as my bike is not visible, it is off to the right locked to the low black iron railing just in front of the wooden panel fence.
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Hmm I see that this pic doesn't fully abide by the rooolz as my bike is not visible, it is off to the right locked to the low black iron railing just in front of the wooden panel fence.
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PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I'll have to read the rules as I didn't realise photos are needed. Anyway I was at Merlin Bakery, Burscough today. Beans on toast with two poached eggs and large Americano for £6. Good food and reasonable, not great, coffee. Service today was good, sometimes the staff can be a bit brusque which means it's moved off our regular Monday list. Still OK for the occasional visit though.
Merlin Bakery
It always makes me smile that the Merlin cafe is opposite the Dolan showroom - loads of bike porn if you wish!
Merlin Bakery
It always makes me smile that the Merlin cafe is opposite the Dolan showroom - loads of bike porn if you wish!
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Playfoots in Monton, Worsley. This great place has real value food from £5 for a bacon and egg barm plus coffee to £10.50 for the fullest of full English and beyond. Excellent coffee. You're not going to come across this on the club run as it's on a high street. If though you're riding gravel round the canals and trails of Manchester it's a good stop before hopping on to the Bridgewater canal.
The outside seating includes a blanket. Great sausage roll. https://www.instagram.com/playfoots_cafe_bar/
The outside seating includes a blanket. Great sausage roll. https://www.instagram.com/playfoots_cafe_bar/
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Always Cross
Guru
Just added Imber Church and the Rowdey Cow near Devizes to the map. Went to Stick and Stones at Woodborough
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Cathryn
Legendary Member
- Location
- Marlborough, Wiltshire
I love Sticks and Stones! We just went past it an hour ago but went to Honey St instead!
Cathryn
Legendary Member
- Location
- Marlborough, Wiltshire
KnittyNorah
Über Member
- Location
- The Frozen North (of England)
Have just added my 3rd visited cafe - Take 5 on Chain Caul Road in the docklands, Preston. I've had better lattes (they were shutting as I arrived so if I got the last dregs of the coffee machine maybe that's why) but the lemon drizzle cake was wonderful - very moist and lemony. Cheap, too. Also 10% off for over 60s on Tuesdays and they seem to do a pretty full 'fry-up' menu. This photo is not what you see from the road; you see the big hoarding for Marquis Motorhomes and then a pair of steel gates with security hoop things and you go round the back ... a bit weird but calm, quiet (unless the nearby Ribble Steam Railway's trains are in steam I expect!) and away from the road!
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Imber’s a good call, pretty poor opening hours though
Rowdey Cow is on my list to ride to with the girl, once it’s a bit warmer. I don’t fancy Conscience Lane with frost.This was my plan for tomorrow for the girl’s first big ride for her D of E. The forecast is so cold though… I think we’ll do another short local one and put this back a week or two.
Cathryn
Legendary Member
- Location
- Marlborough, Wiltshire
Imber’s a good call, pretty poor opening hours though
This was my plan for tomorrow for the girl’s first big ride for her D of E. The forecast is so cold though… I think we’ll do another short local one and put this back a week or two.
If she's new to this, that's probably a good idea. My son is pretty hardy and didn't moan, but I don't think he loved the ride!
OP
OP
All uphill
Still rolling along
- Location
- Somerset
Week 3, cafe 3.
Taunton museum cafe. Highly recommended for a sheltered, sunny spot. The Castle Gardens next door are a real undiscovered treat.
Taunton museum cafe. Highly recommended for a sheltered, sunny spot. The Castle Gardens next door are a real undiscovered treat.
Thank you, that‘s helpful. She’s 13 and doing it for her D of E physical section. I’m pretty sure we can add in another cafe tomorrow without needing to do 16 miles in 3 degrees c. I don’t want to put her off just as she’s getting going. Good news that HoneyStreet has the heated tent now. I miss their lemon drizzle cake.
OP
OP
All uphill
Still rolling along
- Location
- Somerset
I can't find my week 2, cafe 2 entry, so here it is (again?)
Langport Wharf Cafe. Good food and drink but a bit pricey and the service is uneven.
Langport Wharf Cafe. Good food and drink but a bit pricey and the service is uneven.
newts
Veteran
- Location
- Isca Dumnoniorum
I repaired the oak portcullis that used to be in that entrance back in the mid 80's, a delivery driver didn't realise ho high his van was 😂
Always Cross
Guru
I went to a really nice cafe it had seating inside and chalet type cabins to sit in outside. I had a nice coffee and cake but for the life of me I can’t remember where it was. It only had a sign on a road it looked like it was going into a farm yard I think it was around the Chippenham area if anyone has any idea where it is could they let me know please.
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