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Cyclist friendly coffee shops

  • 27-08-2014 11:08am
    #1
    scott.s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 171 ✭✭


    So, I have next week off work and plan on getting in a lot of cycling.
    Looking at longer spins with coffee stops so I would like to know of any cyclist friendly coffee shops in Dublin/Meath/Wicklow/etc.

    Places that won't mind me turning up with a bike and chilling out front of the shop, without fear of the bike being nicked.

    I've heard good things about Fixx but not sure if they're suitable when I have the bike with me.

    Cheers
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  • #2
    ChickenBalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 919 ✭✭✭ChickenBalls


    This'd be a good thread to refer to for everyone.

    One of the main stops is in Laragh, called Glendalough Fayre.
    It has a bike rack and foot pump if needed.

    Google maps location here: (Bike rack is not in this street view but it's there)
    https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.009,-6.2954,3a,75y,36.12h,83.07t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sWKtaUEHsHu86ocx68hQhlQ!2e0


  • #3
    dragratchet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 690 ✭✭✭dragratchet


    loads of info in this thread

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=88344010

    my favs: glendalough fayre in laragh, il panorama in howth. the grangeconn cafe in blessington, cottage cafe in naul, poppies in enniskerry. should all be mapped on it


  • #4
    Big Mig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭Big Mig


    The Bakery at Mount Usher Gardens In Ashford is very good and bike friendly.
    Bray Wheelers and Wicklow Tri Club use it all the time. There's also the Avoca Restaurant beside it if its very cold and you want to sit inside.


  • #5
    Blingy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭Blingy


    The happy pear in greystones. Always a good spot.


  • #6
    calistro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 529 ✭✭✭calistro


    Coffee shop at Tara, always cyclists click-clacking around!!!


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  • #7
    hardCopy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,969 ✭✭✭hardCopy


    The Seamus Ennis Centre in the Naul is a nice spot


  • #8
    wirelessdude01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,426 ✭✭✭wirelessdude01


    The Antiques shop at Barberstown just outside Straffan.


  • #9
    Rambling Man
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭Rambling Man


    The Grange, Ballyboughal.


  • #10
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,999 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    Lock 6 Opposite the barge, great independent coffee shop:


    http://www.yelp.ie/biz/lock-6-coffee-dublin


  • #11
    scott.s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 171 ✭✭scott.s


    Awesome, thanks for all the suggestions so far.

    Maybe on my week off I should build a site or app that showcases cyclist coffee stops...


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  • #12
    Wicklowrider
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,029 ✭✭✭Wicklowrider


    Few things I claim to be an expert in, but Coffee Shops are dear to my heart. Sugar Mountain in Roundwood is my favourite.
    Very cyclist friendly.Great scones served with 2 jars of different jams and a pot of cream :) or try their Banana bread for a real treat. Everything is baked or cooked in their own kitchen and the prices are very reasonable
    They also have the Cycle Superstore track pump if you are ever stuck.


  • #13
    Rambling Man
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭Rambling Man


    scott.s wrote: »
    Awesome, thanks for all the suggestions so far.

    Maybe on my week off I should build a site or app that showcases cyclist coffee stops...


    I thought someone had done that already?


  • #14
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,160 ✭✭✭nilhg


    Rambling Man wrote: »
    I thought someone had done that already?

    Not me, but the map is here:

    https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zER3bs4RmikY.kcYAMqsjFshY


  • #15
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Sugar Mountain as mentioned is very good.
    Another one at the "Bray end" of Roundwood, just past the campsite advertised as "bike friendly" or something. Tables outside.


  • #16
    ckeego
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭ckeego


    Plus 1 on the ones out around Laragh and Greystones, the best of which are The Happy Pear (free porridge before 11 and also serve Ferg Browns coffee from Roasted Brown)

    The Happy Pear also have a branch in Shoreline Greystones where the WW200 starts.

    Cafe Grey in Greystones has a bike rack and tables outside and the Italian cafe opposite Cycle Plus is also velo friendly.

    Glendalough Fayre, also known as The Hippy Cafe is also excellent.

    Try Kennedys on the square in Enniskerry as well as the little coffee shop by the Garda Station in Ashford.

    Closer to town, 3FE on Grand Canal street always has bikes outside and is one of the best espressos in town.

    Along the coast you have 2 new coffee shops in Blackrock and then you have both Muggs and the Tramyard in Dalkey..

    One way or the other, I'm very envious!!


  • #17
    ckeego
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭ckeego


    Planet X wrote: »
    Sugar Mountain as mentioned is very good.
    Another one at the "Bray end" of Roundwood, just past the campsite advertised as "bike friendly" or something. Tables outside.

    We were out last night for a spin and there was about half a dozen hikers and mountain bikers in the campsite place at half 9! Late opening, so!


  • #18
    victorcarrera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭victorcarrera


    I don't stop very often but I have never stopped at an unfriendly one. If you are touring and stopping a lot maybe bring a lock and pick a window seat.


  • #19
    scott.s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 171 ✭✭scott.s


    victorcarrera wrote: »
    If you are touring and stopping a lot maybe bring a lock and pick a window seat.

    Unfortunately (or fortunately?) won't be carrying a lock as I'll be out for some proper training


  • #20
    scott.s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 171 ✭✭scott.s


    nilhg wrote: »
    Not me, but the map is here:

    https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zER3bs4RmikY.kcYAMqsjFshY

    This is great!


  • #21
    derealbadger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭derealbadger


    If you are ever in Naas Swans on the green is the spot also in South Kildare the mad hatter in Castledermot is a great spot


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  • #22
    allez
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭allez


    I find the staff in that Laragh cafe beyond rude, they put me off the place despite quality products and a semi decent coffee. Their snooty attitude is really an off putter don't know anyone goes there.

    Mystic Picnic is a relatively new one in Roundwood that uses 3fe beans
    https://twitter.com/sunandmountains

    Kingfishers in Enniskerry make a respectable cup and the staff are lovely.

    3fe is hard to beat if youre a purest! Lwr Grand canal street

    Bear Market in Blackrock

    Two Beans in Dun Laoghaire

    Happy Pear in Greystones


  • #23
    Felloffmebike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭Felloffmebike


    calistro wrote: »
    Coffee shop at Tara, always cyclists click-clacking around!!!

    Yeah +1 on that..


  • #24
    daragh_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,124 ✭✭✭daragh_


    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    Lock 6 Opposite the barge, great independent coffee shop:


    http://www.yelp.ie/biz/lock-6-coffee-dublin

    Would be really awesome if one of their customers didn't park in the bike lane every morning.


  • #25
    LennoxR
    Registered Users Posts: 414 ✭✭LennoxR


    allez wrote: »
    I find the staff in that Laragh cafe beyond rude, they put me off the place despite quality products and a semi decent coffee. Their snooty attitude is really an off putter don't know anyone goes there.

    Mystic Picnic is a relatively new one in Roundwood that uses 3fe beans
    https://twitter.com/sunandmountains

    Kingfishers in Enniskerry make a respectable cup and the staff are lovely.

    3fe is hard to beat if youre a purest! Lwr Grand canal street

    Bear Market in Blackrock

    Two Beans in Dun Laoghaire

    Happy Pear in Greystones

    Couldn't agree more. I never go there anymore except under duress.

    Last few weeks I've been stopping at the new café outside the campsite in Roundwood. Still a work in progress and fairly basic but friendly, positive attitude more than makes up for it.


  • #26
    Doctor Bob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,141 ✭✭✭Doctor Bob


    daragh_ wrote: »
    Would be really awesome if one of their customers didn't park in the bike lane every morning.

    4 cars parked outside it at 6:30 this evening.

    I'd consider dropping in if they ever sort this out.


  • #27
    [Deleted User]
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    Normally I wouldn't really bother except the staff here were fantastic..... anyway :

    A couple of days ago I passed through Ballycumber in Offaly. It's one of those small villages you don't hear much of (clarification, I never hear much of).

    I went into a place called Ennis XL (has a post office attached) and ordered a Chicken Roll and sausage rolls from the Deli counter and got a coffee from the machine. I was going to eat it outside.The lady behind the counter instead sent me into the Bar next door (Gussies Bar ?) and said she would drop in the food. It was raining for a few hours so a warm stove was appreciated and the roll and sausage rolls arrived and I tucked in. A few more riders arrived and were given the same treatment. The Tea was flying at them. The barman refilled my water bottles and even asked me did I want a bit of ice in them then he realised it was cold outside. Anyway food shovelled in and rewarmed 10 mins later I was back on the bike all jolly again.

    So that's my report on Ennis XL (and Gussies ? bar). I'll be back again anytime I pass after such helpfulness (sometimes ya get a look like "oh no, not another of these wet cold clowns dripping everywhere, go on, you know the look.....so it was particularly nice to get such a welcome there).


  • #28
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    The Seamus Ennis Centre in the Naul is now on my shít list.

    Sage and Stone, Duleek
    Ruby's, Ballyboughal
    Relish, Outskirts of Drogheda
    Tara Coffee Shop, Tara
    Tayto Park
    Coffee Mill, Maynooth


  • #29
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,011 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Inquitus wrote: »
    Coffee Mill, Maynooth
    One of my favourites with the added bonus of being able to take the bikes off-street and downstairs to the outdoors area. Generous cake portions, pleasant staff and usually a free refill.


  • #30
    seven stars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 492 ✭✭seven stars


    Rye River Cafe in Kilcock is excellent.


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  • #31
    dragratchet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 690 ✭✭✭dragratchet


    Inquitus wrote: »
    The Seamus Ennis Centre in the Naul is now on my shít list.

    why's that inquitus, i was out there yesterday. they had us park our bikes elsewhere on the premises ( out of sight but pretty secure ) otherwise cant complain...


  • #32
    Mercian Pro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,299 ✭✭✭Mercian Pro


    seven stars wrote: »
    Rye River Cafe in Kilcock is excellent.

    Timeless on Church Street is very good even though you have to leave bikes on the footpath outside. At least you can keep an eye on them.

    Best in NCD/East Meath has to be Maguires at Tara.


  • #33
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    dragratchet wrote: »
    why's that inquitus, i was out there yesterday. they had us park our bikes elsewhere on the premises ( out of sight but pretty secure ) otherwise cant complain...

    General apathy towards the cycling customer over the last couple of years, rudeness, not really seeming like they value the business and its more an inconvenience.

    Ruby's in Ballyboughal are much friendlier and have installed the bike racks that are in your full view while you have your scone or coffee.


  • #34
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Inquitus wrote: »
    General apathy towards the cycling customer over the last couple of years, rudeness, not really seeming like they value the business and its more an inconvenience.

    Ruby's in Ballyboughal are much friendlier and have installed the bike racks that are in your full view while you have your scone or coffee.

    Living in Balbriggan I pop in there now and again with the missus (not as a cyclist). It's always busy at the weekend with cyclists and in regards to the service, there is one person who works there who could be taken as being rude but they are like that with everyone.
    Hopefully it was just the one person that caused a bad experience for you... and if it was, well they are like that with every type of customer.


  • #35
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    Living in Balbriggan I pop in there now and again with the missus (not as a cyclist). It's always busy at the weekend with cyclists and in regards to the service, there is one person who works there who could be taken as being rude but they are like that with everyone.
    Hopefully it was just the one person that caused a bad experience for you... and if it was, well they are like that with every type of customer.

    I just got the feeling over a number of visits that at peak time when they are very busy they don't really want the Coffee and a Scone trade that passing cyclists bring.


  • #36
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,011 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Inquitus wrote: »
    ...Ruby's in Ballyboughal are much friendlier and have installed the bike racks that are in your full view while you have your scone or coffee.
    Is that not a bit too close to home Inquitus - you'd hardly be warmed up when you get there! :p

    Mrs WA is always suggesting I should use Olive's(?) in Skerries as it usually has groups of cyclists around but I'm hardly going to stop 5k from home!


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  • #37
    seanin4711
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    Anything in Connacht?


  • #38
    OleRodrigo
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    seanin4711 wrote: »
    Anything in Connacht?

    Vasco, outside Ballyvaughan. Great spot to take a break from the headwind if you're heading south. Fresh cakes and a terribly nice couple running the place. Bike racks outside.

    Wait, it's not in Connaught. Close enough though ;)


  • #39
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,160 ✭✭✭nilhg


    A few our club uses regularly in no particular order,

    The Moody Rooster in Blessington, beside Tom's bike shop, which is always handy, in the Dunnes Stores complex.

    Stradbally Fayre, Portlaoise end of Stradbally, always very cyclist friendly and a cyclists discount as well...

    Castle Barna Golf Club, Daingean Co Offaly, very cyclist friendly, safe for bikes, you have to cycle down the canal bank into it, lovely place to stop.

    The Mad Hatter in Castledermot, always friendly and cheerful, nice coffee too.

    There's a nice cafe the kilcock end of Enfield, can be busy but we're always looked after in there, can't remember the name though.

    Cafe on Main st in Dunlavin is nice too but I can't remember its name either.

    Finally, though it's not a cafe, Fogarty's shop in Ballymore Eustace has a nice covered area you can sit in if the weathers not great.


  • #40
    Esroh
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    Puddleducks in Cong. They always happy to see you even mud covered mtbers.
    Cafe Loire in Ballinrobe.


  • #41
    LCD
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    Roundabout Cafe in Drogheda, close to the hospital. Excellent scones & good coffee. Big glass window so can sit inside & see the bike.


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  • #42
    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,855 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    Inquitus wrote: »
    General apathy towards the cycling customer over the last couple of years, rudeness, not really seeming like they value the business and its more an inconvenience.

    Ruby's in Ballyboughal are much friendlier and have installed the bike racks that are in your full view while you have your scone or coffee.

    Are Ruby's open on a Sunday morning again? They weren't there for a while there. Nor the cafe down the road from them (can't remember the name). Led to very tight bladder times!:eek::pac:


  • #43
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,011 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    gadetra wrote: »
    Nor the cafe down the road from them (can't remember the name)...
    The Grange?


  • #44
    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,855 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    The Grange?

    Maybe, I can't remember the name of it at all. It has a big wooden gate on it when it's closed?


  • #45
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,011 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    gadetra wrote: »
    Maybe, I can't remember the name of it at all. It has a big wooden gate on it when it's closed?
    That's the one.

    (Many cyclists have boycotted it since their bike parking rules came in).


  • #46
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,777 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    OleRodrigo wrote: »
    Vasco, outside Ballyvaughan. Great spot to take a break from the headwind if you're heading south. Fresh cakes and a terribly nice couple running the place. Bike racks outside.

    Wait, it's not in Connaught. Close enough though ;)

    Monks, just outside the village, is also a nice spot for bite of lunch when cycling in that area as is PJs in Fanore and McGanns in Doolin. Drifted further into Munster there, but sure if you've gone as far as Ballyvaughan, you'd really have to take the spin around Black head.


  • #47
    OleRodrigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭OleRodrigo


    smacl wrote: »
    Monks, just outside the village, is also a nice spot for bite of lunch when cycling in that area as is McGanns in Doolin. Drifted further into Munster there, but sure if you've gone as far as Ballyvaughan, you'd really have to take the spin around Black head.

    Think I know Monks alright


  • #48
    guanciale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 142 ✭✭guanciale


    ^

    I visit Fanore/Ballyvaughan a lot and for the life of me I cannot see how anyone frequents Monks. Shockingly overpriced for woeful seafood with service to match.
    PJs (I think you mean O'Donoghues) is one of the very best pubs in the country. Owner (son of the original owners) is very welcoming to cyclists - in the past I was allowed to bring bike into the lounge while eating. They do great food and a lovely pint. Vasco across the road does the greatest coffee cake in the land.


  • #49
    stecleary
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    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    That's the one.

    (Many cyclists have boycotted it since their bike parking rules came in).

    Bike parking rules wasn't the only thing that drove cyclist away. :mad:


  • #50
    terrydel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,881 ✭✭✭terrydel


    Wicklowrider wrote: »
    Few things I claim to be an expert in, but Coffee Shops are dear to my heart. Sugar Mountain in Roundwood is my favourite.
    Very cyclist friendly.Great scones served with 2 jars of different jams and a pot of cream :) or try their Banana bread for a real treat. Everything is baked or cooked in their own kitchen and the prices are very reasonable
    They also have the Cycle Superstore track pump if you are ever stuck.

    +1 for Sugar Mountain.
    You get a big pot of tea for one, why oh why cant everywhere do this?
    The brownie with ice cream is amazing. They have a pump if you need one too.
    Great spot.


  • #51
    terrydel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,881 ✭✭✭terrydel


    OleRodrigo wrote: »
    Vasco, outside Ballyvaughan. Great spot to take a break from the headwind if you're heading south. Fresh cakes and a terribly nice couple running the place. Bike racks outside.

    Wait, it's not in Connaught. Close enough though ;)

    Camp Street cafe in Oughterard is a nice spot.


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