What can we offer in our cycling cafe to make it somewhere you would love to come?

[Fab Foodie]

needs whisky.... Not all of us like beers or espresso

Good point ... Brandy and decent Rum ...

 

[Katherine]

Get in touch with Dipak at Popup Bikes in Manchester. He's set up a great little business that appears to be thriving and long may he continue, a lovely bloke with nice staff.

http://www.popupbikes.co.uk/

I'll second that

 

[davidphilips]

a picture says a thousand words

 

[crazyjoe101]

For me personally it's these thing in order of importance:
-Can I sit within clear sight of my bike and as close to it as possible?
-Can I get my bottles refilled? (never ever had someone say no but you never know)
-Can I get some basic food for a decent price that will keep me going for a bit? Wholemeal bread and any of beans, egg or bacon will do the trick here.
-Can I get a hot drink without spending more than £2 This is ideal.

My favorite place (which has sadly burnt down now) did a smaller version of their big breakfast from their own produce in the farm shop, so it had all of the variety but wasn't overwhelming in size. For about £5.50 you'd get a small coffee, some toast and a nice small sized breakfast with everything you'd want which tasted beautiful. If you wanted you could get the normal size for £7.50 but I find on my rides this is a bit much esp. since I eat whilst I ride.

 

[Dogtrousers]

-Can I get my bottles refilled? (never ever had someone say no but you never know)

Coffee bar on Milton Keynes station said no to my mate. They indicated the bottles of water they had on sale, which we declined to purchase.

 

[dellzeqq]

Large teapots for groups. I've only come across this once, and, yet, as I sat down I thought 'why don't they do this everywhere?'

 

[Grant Fondo]

Flooring that doesn't snag your cleats and a massive welsh oggie?

 

[jefmcg]

Are we talking to ourselves?

 

[Crackle]

Probably but I do it all the time anyway.

 

[dim]

here:

http://www.espressolibrary.com/

very popular here in Cambridge with cyclists and groups meet here often .... you may pick up some tips

 

[Dayvo]

Are we talking to ourselves? View attachment 146501

Maybe he's just become extinct.

 

[Gorillacoffee]

Free air, free servicing advice, free loan of tools, indoor and outdoor seating, tolerance of smokers, plenty of bike parking.
Affordable servicing and spares (Tea and coffee and cake will be your big earners, so marking up brake pads and puncture kits too much would be counter productive). Where is this cafe?

Hi. We will be opening in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham in about 6 weeks time. Thanks for your comments!

 

[Gorillacoffee]

Maybe he's just become extinct.

Apologies. Been out of the country plus spending lots of time with builders and other trades people! Trying to catch up now. I am very grateful for the comments and feedback

 

[Gorillacoffee]

Thanks to everyone who has commented. Our website will be going live in the next two weeks and I plan to post the link on to here. We are trying to create a venue that encourages an active lifestyle whilst enjoying pleasures in life - good food, coffee, beer and friends.

Best wishes

 

[Grant Fondo]

Thanks to everyone who has commented. Our website will be going live in the next two weeks and I plan to post the link on to here. We are trying to create a venue that encourages an active lifestyle whilst enjoying pleasures in life - good food, coffee, beer and friends.

Best wishes

Good luck and remember the mighty Oggie, a fantastic USP in Birmingham and puts another 30k in the tank!