A low-key coffee shop in downtown Bellingham. They offer not only coffee but also beer and wine. Their coffee is sold, and pricing is reasonable. What's very unique about this place is they can fix your bike too! I highly recommend! read more

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Cafe Velo is a lovely coffee shop in Bellingham and I really enjoyed my visit. The staff was super kind and helpful and very friendly during our visit. Although I'm not interested in biking, the velo atmosphere was fun. The place feels comforting and they have the cutest fresh flowers decorating the space. I'm very happy with the latte I ordered and I hope to visit again soon!! read more

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delicious non coffee and coffee drinks! i tried the beet latte and it is a solid 10/10 and my boyfriend tried a classic latte and loved it. will be coming back again read more

Cafe Velo - beet root latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Kim and the rest of the crew are always a major highlight of any day! Top notch sandwiches, locally sourced pastries (like right across the street local) and the most amazing coffee. Do yourself a favor and give them a try!! read more

Cafe Velo was perfect for my vintage road bike! Super nice! Super quick! Great Prices!

What a beautiful idea - combine bike repairs and Italian espresso! Well executed. Ambiance: 5 stars Espresso and scones: 5 stars Friendly owners: 5 stars Lots of happy bicyclists hanging and chattering. P.S. They also carry amazing bread made by a local bread fairy. read more

Cafe Velo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I had a tasty cortado and delicious gluten-free cookie here. Nice vibe, bike racing on a big screen, and a great view of the Whatcom Museum. They use Slate coffee. read more

Cafe Velo - Outside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Hands down my favorite coffee shop in Bellingham....French style establishment so no drip coffee but whole milk as the fall back means awesome lattes...just a few baked goods from a place down the street but fresh and good, especially the cherry almond scones...not bad grilled sandwiches too...a very friendly and welcoming place :-) read more

Delicious, fresh made food. Wide variety of beverages. Friendly staff. The most gorgeous espresso machine I've ever seen!

Met a friend for cappuccino and it was so delicious. Cute atmosphere and wonderful owners!

Nothing like having some delicious food while waiting to get a flat tire on your bike fixed! This was the special of the day - pastrami, pepperoncinis and goat cheese. It was delicious!! Also, great service with getting our bikes fixed! read more

Cafe Velo - Pastrami, pepperoncinis and goat cheese - grilled! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

What could be better? Bike repair, espresso and sandwiches. I love this place. Friendly faces, outdoor seating and Cinzano umbrellas. The best. read more

Great place. They have Saku super good drinks and well made coffee. Friendly and helpful service. Great baked goods from the co op. Excellent cycling support. Good local beer. There is so much here it is actually a bit mind blowing because it's such a small, simple space. I will go back again and again. read more

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What a sweet spot this is! We split the Madone with a side salad paired with Happy Mountain Honeydew Kombucha... it was fantastic. The grilled sandwich was tasty and the rosemary sourdough bread was awesome. As good as the sandwich was this pet friendly cafe offers dappled shade/sun seating options and a cool bicycle vibe. Well worth a try! (a define repeat for me!) read more

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They did a good job tuning up our bikes. But even more than that they were knowledgeable and took their time with us. My son has had several flat tires and they asked questions to figure out why and then explained how we could help prevent so many of them. Great place read more

Extremely cute and cozy cafe. Amazing sandwiches (the Alpe d'Huez is perhaps my favorite sandwich of all time)! And get your bike fixed while you wait. read more

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This place is great. Just moved here about a week and half ago, and found this place quickly. Coffee is tasty, everyone is super nice and chill. Andrew helped me with a quick issue that took less than 5 minutes, he knew his stuff! Will gladly make this place my go-to bike shop and quick coffee place. read more

Such a neat little find! Pros? Uhhhhhh Nutella mochas! Yeah! The owners are soooo authentic and friendly Staff is on point Neat little environment inside Clean and yet cozy Bike repair, food, coffee, booze... what's not to like? Soon to be outdoor seating Espresso machine makes a mean shot! Beans are from Portland! European style picnic lunch options Cons? I'd just suggest that their ham was a better cut. That's it! read more

Ever since we moved to Bellingham (5 years ago now) I have felt that downtown Bellingham lacked one thing particularly - a good, clean (as in not dirty, messy, gross), downtown coffee shop that was not part of a larger corporation. I like working on my laptop in coffee shops, but it is something I have mostly stopped doing in the last year or so because of the options. When the signs for Primer went up, I was hoping that it would work out. However the combination of limited seating and no WiFi (at least initially), plus the just OK coffee, dashed my hopes. Then I found Velo. I was a little leery at first. I'm not really a biker. I wasn't sure how the space would work with the balance between bike repair and cafe. My first coffee there was not great. But they have really won me over. Everyone who works there is wonderful. The place is clean (not to be underestimated), well lit, with soothing colors, and consistently good music. The coffee is excellent. The affogato particularly so. They offer good pastries. I particularly like the cookies. Also the meat and cheese plate is good. I've never tried any of the other food offerings. Going there has convinced me to start biking again. In fact Andrew (the owner/the person behind the bike repair counter) talked to me about my bike - a free hand me down from a cousin - and based on my opinion transformed it into the commuter bike I actually wanted, at a very affordable price. read more

Welp this place is everything I hoped for and more. Adorable set up, fantastic coffee, great service. The bartender showed me the bike repair area which is situated in a room with seating next to the counter. Very clean with nice photography. There is a good amount of outdoor seating where you can drink a glass of wine or beer from their great selection. You can get a dollar off beer or wine if you ride you bike on Thursday which is great. I will be here next Thursday to have a glass of wine and get my bike checked up on! Super excited about this new spot! read more

DELICIOUS espresso. One of the best places in town for coffee, and we have a lot of coffee here I. Bham. Baked goods are always fresh, and they have different things instead of the same old scone.... and I am addicted to their sandwiches. Really great cycling vibe and the owners are fantastic people. Highly recommended! read more

First of all, the owners are lovely human beings, you walk in and feel welcomed. I've gone here twice now. Once just for coffee. I had an americano. The shots were perfect. The flavor was amazing. The second time I got a latte and the salad. The latte, again, shots poured beautifully and the milk was steamed perfectly. Not too hot and was very smooth. I drank every last drop. The salad has just the right amount of dressing and was full of flavor. I honestly can't wait to try more things on the menu. read more

Bikes and coffee... It couldn't be any better! Awesome service, great food, fun people, and delicious coffee. read more

One of my new favorites. Very impressed with the service- fair prices, speedy, and accomodating. Their menu is great, a wide and fresh selection, everything looked good but I went with the hummus plate to share, as I wasn't very hungry. Hummus, tapenade, goat cheese, greens and crackers (they have gf crackers/bread upon request). Paired with a bitburger pilsner, it was a light but satisfying start to the day. They have vegan and vegetarian options and outdoor seating. read more

Cafe Velo is a very welcoming, community-oriented business. The owners Kim and Andrew are quick to remember costumers' names, and seem to love bringing people together. Their cafe/bike repair business model is brilliant, too. Small repairs can often be done while you enjoy one of their signature sandwiches on the patio with the various doggos that frequent the joint. My favorite sandwich is the vegan Ventoux. As for the pups, well, they are all lovely! If I haven't managed to convince you, look at all the other five star reviews. Go to Cafe Velo! read more

Great service from coffee counter to maintenance. Coffee is wonderful and so is the honey with almond butter toast ! Yum!

We had just finished visiting the City Hall Museum and were on our way to the Lightcatcher Museum. On the way, we stopped here to split a sandwich and get a beer. We had an Alger on rosemary bread which was ham and Gruyere in a Panini press. They did not stint on the cheese nor the ham! Russ had a Trumper beer and I had a Portland cider. We sat outside on the dog friendly patio. The food was delicious. My cider was amazing. We started talking to some lovely natives with an old black Cairn girl named Xena. What a wonderful afternoon in Bellingham! read more

I'm very picky about my lattes and these are some of the best around Bham. Also, I'm not in there THAT much, but the woman co-owner always remembers me, remembers I'm a Sylvia Center supporter. The one time I had a sandwich there it was excellent. Highly recommend this place. read more

This is such a cute place with such a warm hello and great food. I will definitely be back, such a great idea cafe/ bike shop !

Coffee? Bikes? Beer? This place is the one stop shop! I recently took my cyclocross bike in to have the bottom bracket replaced. Andrew the mechanic took care of me as soon as I walked in the door. While he wrenched, on the bike, I had a beer and my partner had tea and we watched some pro cycling on the projector. Too perfect! Very cool, unique, and friendly spot. read more

They make Italian-style ristretto espresso (by Ristretto PDX) on a sick Faema Legend. Picnic-style euro-influenced eats. Duvel on tap. Movie nights in the near future! The interior was lovingly built and detailed by hand by the owner-operators, and it's flush with cafe pastels, blonde wood finish, and black&white floor tile. They'll listen and talk with you about travel, coffee, booze, bikes, and probably a bunch of other things worldly cats like to chat on. They provide loaner bike locks, so you have no excuse not to ride over. read more

Fantastic atmosphere! Fantastic owners! Fantastic foodz! And damn fine coffee!

I've decided that after 9 months living in Bellingham, and having tried every coffee shop in town, Café Velo makes the best latte. I know this is a great spot for bike enthusiasts, but to be honest, I don't even have a bike. I simply love the ambiance, the kind people, and the quality offerings - fresh and locally sourced. Great place for a break - any time of day. Pastries, coffee, lunch, beer & wine with a lovely patio. read more

This is just the coolest place! A fabulous couple started this place from scratch and it is just terrific. Awesome sandwiches and pastries. The best coffee in Bellingham by far and a really good vibe. Check it out, you won't be disappointed read more

I love visiting Café Velo when I'm in Bellingham for a Chai latte and pastry. Kim and Andrew are the owners and friendly faces that greet you as you walk in the door. They have put a lot of hard work into creating an awesome spot with a great selection of drinks and a simple but tasty food menu. They have a small bike shop as well so you can enjoy a beer while your bike gets a tune up. How cool is that! Ride your bike in on Thursdays for the "helmet discount" and stay and watch a live bike race on their screen or chat with one of the friendly locals stopping in. read more

My co-workers and I are super happy having Cafe Velo nearby. The coffee/snack/food/beer options are all top notch and served with a warm friendly touch. The space is modern and inviting, but placed neatly in one of our historic buildings. Of course, half the fun is that they offer bike repair. Big shout out to Andrew for fixing my 1977 Trek touring bike, after hours, when the rear cassette basically self destructed !! Give Cafe Velo a try, I'm certain you'll enjoy it. Cheers. read more

Great place to view live or recorded bicycle races while you have lunch and a beer and watch Andrew work on your bike.

Great coffee spot. Very friendly without being cloying. Excellent coffee. Always playing video of old bike races so that's obviously cool. Just a solid place. It is owned by a wife and husband team and they are just great. You can often get your biked worked on while drinking VERY well made coffee which is a plus. The dont have a lot of parts for sale there but they can order you anything you like and install it for you. Their labor rate is excellent and they are very fair with calculating the time it takes. I now plan on buying all my parts HERE and having them install them rather than going to one of the other shops in town. Just a great experience. read more

Always welcoming and friendly, great espresso. Get your bike repaired right in front of you while you watch a bike race and have a sandwich or pastry or a post-ride brew. This is a great little find. read more

Andrew was incredibly helpful and patient in helping me solve the mystery "click" in my road bike!