Gone are the days of boring, run-of-the-mill cafes. These days, cafe owners try to differentiate their business by throwing in a theme, hence the proliferation of cafes based on cartoons, movies, pets, and also hobby-based themes such as bikes. I have curated a list of bicycle-themed cafes in Singapore that you may or may not know. Bicycle themed cafes, like cycling itself, is booming, not just as a sport but also as a lifestyle. Coffee and cycling have always gone hand in hand, perhaps because one fuels the other, and that goes both ways. When cycling meets coffee, both bring people together for great conversation while enjoying something they love. Both bring a connection whether between long time buddies, significant others, or someone you just met. These bicycle themed cafes are based on different concepts. Some bicycle cafes are coffee shop / bike repair shop hybrids, while others provide a full-service restaurant with a bike-friendly atmosphere and cycling-inspired décor. Whatever the case, these bicycle cafes are hubs in their cycling communities and provide a friendly, welcoming space that encourages the cycling culture and the active lifestyle. Even if you’re not an avid cyclist, you’ll still enjoy them. Whether you’re stepping off on a weekday morning commuting to work, looping around the nearby park or cruising through life on a relaxed weekend afternoon, they are all bicycle friendly business where you can enjoy a warming coffee or a quenching brew, so do check out this list. 每当周末到来,就是Cafe Hopping的好日子。我会约上好友一起探索隐藏在城市里的咖啡馆,度过一个悠闲的周末,暂时躲避日常生活的压力。咖啡文化日趋流行,我发现新加坡有越来越多以自行车为主题而设计的咖啡馆,成了许多人相聚的热点。我整理了新加坡的8间以自行车主题的咖啡馆,这些咖啡馆从装修风格到经营理念,全部离不开自行车这一元素,将咖啡和自行车完美结合。我一直觉得自行车和咖啡总有着一种近乎天然的契合度,是天生的伴侣,因为爱骑自行车的人几乎都喜欢喝咖啡,所以当自行车邂逅咖啡,一动一静,就会产生交集。 再加上近几年全球一直提倡“绿色生活”,曾被视为过时传统交通工具的自行车再度复兴,逐渐风靡世界,成为生活方式的一部分。因疫情的关系,生活在大城市的现代人也随着追求健康与慢活时代的变化,骑自行车逐渐成为许多人的运动项目之一。 Wheeler's Yard: 28 Lorong Ampas, Singapore 328781 Known by influencers for its signature blue door as the place to go to for the perfect Instagram shots, Wheeler’s Yard is where bicycles, coffee, food and all things vintage meet. Located in an industrial area at Lorong Ampas off Balestier Road, in the midst of heavy industries and a old sleepy neighborhood (site is previously a rundown carpentry workshop), it fills a gap of a cyclist hangout in the area. Large space with high ceilings make this an ideal place to grab a coffee, get some work done, tune up your bike or meet up with some friends. Blue Balls Bike Café: 44 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118504 This newly opened a bicycle-themed cafe is located along Pasir Panjang Road, within walking distance to Pasir Panjang MRT Station. The cafe exudes some industrial vibes with the large use of brick walls and cemented floors, as well as the mix of metallic and wooden furnishing and fittings — does somewhat remind me a little of Wheeler’s Yard where a similar approach was used as well; from the colours of the walls to the hanging of the bicycle parts. 最近刚开幕不久的这家咖啡馆位于巴西班让路,老板是一名单车迷,于是他把自己的这一大爱好与咖啡馆结合在一起,开设这间咖啡馆,给骑自行车的爱好者提供一个交流和分享的平台,希望更多人加入骑行一族。 来到这里的客人,除了交流自行车运动,享受生活,更能沉浸于空间之中,感受空间设计所营造的怀旧气息。浅褐色的原木色调的装饰,到处陈列着许多具有年代感的自行车,时尚又复古,几乎每处细节都满含了丰富的单车文化,独具特色。咖啡馆也有充足的空间和免费无线网络,播放的音乐也很好听,营造出随意悠闲的气氛。无论你是自行车者或只是想找一个地方歇息,在这里可以用一杯咖啡的时间,暂时将灵魂安放于此。 A lot of the hype on Blue Balls Cafe is placed on the interior — there is no doubt that it has a very conducive environment which I found myself enjoying and even staying for longer than I would usually. They have done a pretty good job with the interior here - something that is likely to attract avid cafe hoppers as well as bike enthusiasts alike. The owners of the café are avid cyclists themselves, and wanted to create a welcoming space for cyclists to gather; which is why the café also has numerous bike racks available for cyclists who drop by to park their bikes. If you want some cool cycling merchandise, browse Blue Balls’ range of retail goods, including t-shirts, cycling gear and more. Ciclo e Caffe: 1 Changi Village Rd, #01-2052, Singapore 500001 Ciclo e Caffe means Cycling and Coffee – the two ways that create a community and bring people together. Located next to Changi Beach Park, this is a spot that I found to be pretty chill — with folks behind the counter who constantly try to make their patrons feel at home here, the bicycle-themed cafe does give off some very relaxing vibes that would work well even for a day out alone, or for a spot for productive work to be done. 这家咖啡馆靠近樟宜海滨公园,推门而入,整个空间充满着咖啡氤氲。这家咖啡馆代表着一个咖啡馆、一个社区热点和一个受欢迎的骑行聚会场所。每逢周末,许多自行车爱好者从樟宜海滨公园骑车完之后就会到这里喝咖啡,寻简单快乐时光。老板源于对自行车和咖啡的热情,会不定期组织各类丰富的骑行活动,来这里的顾客甚至可以将自己的自行车带入店。 咖啡馆室内有很多轮胎制成的坐椅,墙上悬挂着各种各样的模型单车,散发着绚烂的光彩。除了具有咖啡服务,更有贴心为喜欢自行车朋友提供的单车周边配件售卖一些单车商品。 Willow.Bike.Art.Cafe: 456 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-1570, Singapore 560456 This bicycle café is hidden at a HDB neighbouring estate in Ang Mo Kio, which is Singapore’s first model walking & cycling town. Surrounded by bicycle-friendly infrastructure such as bicycle parking facilities and dedicated cycling paths, Willow Bike. Art. Cafe is split into two separate sections. The café side serves up delicious waffles, ice-cream and coffee while also acting as a gallery with some art pieces adorning the walls of the café itself. The other section is a full-fledged bicycle shop, offering bicycles and accessories for sale. 这间咖啡馆隐藏在宏茂桥组屋区,在一个小而精致的空间里,摆放了不同型号色彩丰富的自行车。店内主要是提供有自行车产品销售和维修,以及自行车定制服务,还有卖冰淇淋和咖啡。墙上除了挂着销售单车商品之外,也有一幅描绘脚踏车的大画作,为这里增添了一分艺术味。 虽然自行车是这里的大特色,但咖啡也毫不逊色,味道很赞。光顾咖啡馆的客户大多数是居住在同一个社区里热爱单车生活的人,时不时的,老板还会为客户讲述冲泡咖啡的技巧。它不仅是一个自行车主题的咖啡馆,其实也是一个面向组屋区的休闲社交空间。 Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Café: 80 Seletar Aerospace View, #01-01 Aviation Hub, Singapore 797563 The unique selling point of this café is without the doubt the location, just off the main runway at Seletar Airport – a small airport that is used mostly for private jets and turbo prop planes to Malaysia. The cafe has a very interesting concept and a very well decorated exterior and interior. I like the murals and bicycles placed along the outside of the cafe. The outdoor seating offers direct view to the runway through a mesh fence, you can spend the day watching planes take off and land as you enjoy your coffee. 如果要看飞机其实不一定得去樟宜机场,在实里达机场旁边有一间怀旧风格的咖啡馆。在这里,点一杯咖啡坐下,就是一种视觉的享受。室内利用通透玻璃增加采光,让人可以一边看私人飞机降落和起飞的无障碍视野,一边喝咖啡,享受有趣的经历。傍晚在户外用餐时,美丽的夕阳落日景色尽收眼底。 咖啡馆的装潢走的是经典复古路线,老板把复古这个词深深溶入这个场景里,所有用的色彩以及搭配的配件,都透着一股古古的复古意,包括所采用的自行车类型,也是比较老旧的款式。原来老板是一位古董自行车收藏家,在咖啡馆周围展示他的古董自行车系列,像是自行车博物馆,有不少自行车爱好者慕名前来探访。咖啡座里也展示了不少其他的收藏品,各有特点。如果咖啡馆里再配上老旧的黑胶碟,那就像穿越到上世纪三十年代一样了。即使不是自行车爱好者,来到这里时,可以感受这些挂在墙上的艺术品之美。 There are many bicycles mounted on the high walls and above the cashier. The owner of Soek Seng 1954 has a magnificent collection of over 100 vintage bicycles which can be seen at the café, mounted on the walls or just displayed around the café. 6 Letter Brunch: 103 Frankel Ave, Singapore 458225 Located along Frankel Avenue near the East Coast area, 6 Letter Brunch is a sight for sore eyes with its leafy plants and vintage bicycles. 这是一家靠近东海岸路的咖啡馆。在大门外,高悬招牌边有两辆大小脚踏车高高地挂着,相当醒目,路过咖啡馆前的人都会忍不住举起手机拍照。咖啡馆的门口也经常摆放着几辆复古型的自行车。 On the outside, there is a dainty porch area occupied by wooden tables and bicycle racks. The interior has a garden theme with many potted plants, a small alfresco dining area at the backyard, a kids corner and main dining hall. There is also a swing and bike-shaped tables to blend with their garden concept. 虽然店面以自行车为主题,处处可见单车模型,但本质还是一家质量在线的咖啡馆,专注于提供美味咖啡和食物。这里给人悠闲的舒适感,一边享受美味咖啡,同时也可以放空思考,并获得放松与愉悦。 This is a good spot to chill at if you are a cyclist looking for a convenient spot to rest in the area. Not only do you have a spot to park your bicycle, you can also relax in the relaxing garden interior here. Two Wheels Good: 61 Jurong West Central 3, Singapore 648330 Located next to Boon Lay MRT Station, Two Wheels Good has a pretty inviting exterior. Decorated with bicycle parts hanging from the walls and the ceiling, there is also a whole bicycle mounted on the side of a wall. 这家咖啡馆位于文礼地铁站旁边,充满了工业风的复古情怀,装饰以工厂常见的铁架及铁网为店中的主调,整个装潢营造出浓浓的街头感。 老板精心设计每一处,咖啡馆挂满着的车轱辘元素,餐桌上陈列着许多具有年代感的自行车,天花板设计由许多自行车钢圈与轮毂拼接而成,创意非凡。它既时尚又富有韵味,也似饱含岁月的质感。来到这里,除了喝咖啡和享受这种沉浸感,菜单上还有香港烧烤、潮州面、当地饮料、卡亚吐司,甚至还有酒,餐点选择多样化。 These cafes are not only meant for people who love bicycles. They are places where everyone is welcome and even if the customers aren’t bicycle lovers when they walk in, hopefully they will be by the time they walk out. They are cafes which are passionate about cycling, but are also places where people with all interests can feel at home. The key interest at these cafes is to enhance and grow the culture of enjoyment around coffee and cycling. I humbly ask you to join them in their effort !
无论是自行车迷还是咖啡痴,在每一家咖啡馆都可以让人远离城市喧嚣停下来休息喝咖啡,多了解单车文化,或是与朋友小聚的闲暇时光,或者是买一辆喜欢自行车模型带回家。
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