Sticky Cafe

[Venod]

I can't find a cafe thread so could a sticky be created so if you are heading out for a ride you can look up the local cafes on a list, sectioned into county's would be a good idea, people would need to be able to add to the list.

 

[Marshmallow_Fluff]

There was one (http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/coffee.111460/) however it was more about coffee drinking and chat (a bit like Tea, only less successful ), not about coffee places..

Myself and @TheDoctor were thinking of creating a blog about coffee-stops for cyclists, containing all valuable information (location, opening times, prices, friendliness towards cycling groups, etc), but in the end we decided against it, as we thought publicity might have been fatal for some undiscovered gems! Yes, we are THAT selfish!!

 

[Venod]

The only downside I see is self promotion by cafe owners, no problem if they are cycle friendly.

 

[Marshmallow_Fluff]

The only downside I see is self promotion by cafe owners, no problem if they are cycle friendly.

Exactly. They can self-promote all they like if they have a killer Coffee & Walnut Cake.. so to speak...

 

[Marshmallow_Fluff]

OK.. Let's start somewhere!

One of my favorite coffee shops in the area: Westmill Tea Room.
Great service (albeit a bit slow when more than one groups appear at once), excellent cakes, good coffee (great tea though apparently) and very convenient bike racks... ahem...

 

[Venod]

I have used similar bike racks on several occasions

Excellent cafe and on Stage 1 of 2014 TDF

http://www.dalesbikecentre.co.uk/index.php/accommodation/

 

[postman]

I use Cafe Cafe in Newmarket Otley Leeds.Not a lot of space for bikes you have to lean them up against the window of an empty shop opposite.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I use Cafe Cafe in Newmarket Otley Leeds.Not a lot of space for bikes you have to lean them up against the window of an empty shop opposite.

You should try The Cock Pit Farm just up the road from Otley at Weston that's where I always go then I am over there -> http://www.cockpitfarmtearooms.co.uk

 

[vernon]

Wouldn't a cafe sticky be better off in the rides section?

 

[postman]

You should try The Cock Pit Farm just up the road from Otley at Weston that's where I always go then I am over there -> http://www.cockpitfarmtearooms.co.uk

I would Phil if it was ever open,when it first opened i gave it a write up,and when i did visit the lady thanked me i had printed out the posting to show her what i had done.

 

[Venod]

Wouldn't a cafe sticky be better off in the rides section?

Yes I think your right, an official sticky would be good just a list that you can add to.

 

[theloafer]

I have used similar bike racks on several occasions

Excellent cafe and on Stage 1 of 2014 TDF

http://www.dalesbikecentre.co.uk/index.php/accommodation/

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+1 excellent café

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I would Phil if it was ever open,when it first opened i gave it a write up,and when i did visit the lady thanked me i had printed out the posting to show her what i had done.

Yes they have some funny opening hours but they are open when I am likely to be about and I prefer it because you dont have to worry about the bike there as it is nearly always full of cyclists the bike is within watching distance.

 

[cosmicbike]

If you fancy the Basingstoke Canal for a ride (which is excellent now BTW, since the track was completed), the Seasons Coffee Shop in St Johns village is nice enough for a coffee.