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    Cafe Velo

    5.0 (48 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - Cafe Velo

    Bike repair and maintenance

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    CAFE VELO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Elena L.

    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.

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    gert m.

    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.

    Pastrami, pepperoncinis and goat cheese - grilled!
    Haley F.

    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!

    Sara Y.

    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.

    Jeff C.

    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!)

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

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    7 years ago

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

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    9 years ago

    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 !

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    9 years ago

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

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    9 years ago

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

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    7 years ago

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

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