Musetts Caffe is an invitng spot with plenty of fuel-up options

Musette Caffé

Vancouver


Vancouver's best hangout for bike nuts, the walls of this bright, high-ceilinged cafe bristle with nostalgic cycling memorabilia, from sleek racing shirts to several cool, wall-mounted bicycles. Adjacent to a busy bike lane, it's an ideal pit stop if you're looking for hearty sandwiches, healthy muffins and great coffee while taking a breather from your sweaty ride.

There's a weekend-only no wi-fi and no laptop policy here. They also sell their own cool merch, rent out bikes and can organize customizable cycle tours. A hub for city bike fans, Musette should be your first port of call if you want to meet local steely-calved Vancouverites: slip on your Lycra cycling shorts and you'll fit right in.


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