Biker-friendly cafes in Auckland?

[iYRe]

Of a friday (monthly.. or so) a few of us get together for a Monthly Coffee Run of Doom (MCROD).

Normally we end up at starbucks at Mission bay - because we can sit outside and perve at our loverly machinery (and stuff :shifty: ).

However, parking is a bit limited and the waterfront ride is fraught with danger (of getting a ticket).

So.. does anyone know of any good destinations in Auckland... doesnt really matter where in Auckland... just need to be able to furnish us with the life giving amber fluid (and I dont mean beer).

Also, if anyone can suggest a decent "wet" route or two around auckland.. dont want anyone coming a cropper ... ever.

[Old Steve]

Don't know if it's still open but my favourite destination in Auckland was always Shed 6 in the old ACC Depot - down Nelson St, turn left into Victoria ST, left again at the first driveway and immediately left to go up the ramp to the parking at Shed 6. Bit expensive, but the place is often full of bikes on display and there's lots of motorbike books on the tables. Marked parking for Shed 6 patrons bikes, the rest of the area is Wilsons or something pay parking.

Another is Kings Garden Centre, it's on Orakei Rd just on the southern side of the Railway line. Lots of parking, and on a fine day you can go out side to eat.

Then, if you don't mind a ride out of town, there's the Woodturners cafe about a kilometer along SH2 just after it turns off to head towards Ngatea. Or the fish and chips at Kaiaua - and you can go there through Clevedon and down the coast road.

[iYRe]

Last time we tried Shed 6 it was booked for a private function.

Usually its about 10pm by the time we get there, so it would have to be some kinda open late place (we leave at 7pm - so maybe 9:30 depending on if there are any non sports bikes with us :P)

I'm thinking we might have to divert to a wild bean cafe - I'm guessing we might be too wet to want to sit around for an hour or so..

[Old Steve]

Ah, I wasn't sure if you were a group of evening riders looking for a late night expresso or a group of retired riders who would be carving their way to their favourite bistro during the day.

Sorry, don't know Auckland well enough to recommend a suitable late night coffee house. There's the York St cafe - think it's the other half of Shed 6 - in York Street, off Khyber Pass opposite the Cock and Bull pub. May have trouble with parking your bikes though, but it is a motobike themed cafe/restaurant.

Otherwise it's a ride down the southern motorway to the service stops at Papkura or Bombay interchange.

[iYRe]

yep, thanks for that...

Shed 5 it is.. and its not open in the evenings it appears.

There's a cafe on K'rd which is supposedly bike themed/friendly too.. must figure out which one it is and go for a visit (since I work in upper queen st)

[Maha]

I understand that any RSA does a mean country style soup.
:wait:

[iYRe]

I understand that any RSA does a mean country style soup.

sweet, I'll wear my fluffy pink slippers.. :P

[Maha]

sweet, I'll wear my fluffy pink slippers.. :P

Don't forget they do meat raffles as well followed by some line dancing....or is that just the queue to the mens toilet?:rolleyes:

[iYRe]

Don't forget they do meat raffles as well followed by some line dancing....or is that just the queue to the mens toilet?:rolleyes:

I think its the queue to the mens toilet. Pretty sure that DMNTD will be keen on that :P

[Akzle]

starbucks is shit coffee and auckland is shit. you're not doing well so far.

beachlands bakery did good coffee IIRC. also a place run by frenchies in takapuna...
and, many an moon ago, there was a french place in an arcade on K rd, awesome, awesome pancakes. and good coffee.

[Berries]

Don't forget they do meat raffles as well followed by some line dancing....or is that just the queue to the mens toilet?:rolleyes:
In Auckland doesn't the queue for the mens toilet end up being a meat raffle anyway, or is that just a Wellington thing?

[Hobbyhorse]

The Catalina Café in Hobsonville is easy to get to, has lots of parking and the coffee is good.

[iYRe]

starbucks is shit coffee and auckland is shit. you're not doing well so far.

Well no-one/place is perfect eh?


beachlands bakery did good coffee IIRC. also a place run by frenchies in takapuna...
and, many an moon ago, there was a french place in an arcade on K rd, awesome, awesome pancakes. and good coffee.

yeah, but they arent much good at 10 pm..


In Auckland doesn't the queue for the mens toilet end up being a meat raffle anyway, or is that just a Wellington thing?

no, that's just wellington..

[iYRe]

The Catalina Café in Hobsonville is easy to get to, has lots of parking and the coffee is good.


hmm, might be a good spot to stop on a day ride.. not open in the evenings apart from wednesday though

[Akzle]

yeah, but they arent much good at 10 pm..

i didn't know starbucks stopped serving shit after 10pm...
women is what you need...
enter: KB cougar division.

[iYRe]

i didn't know starbucks stopped serving shit after 10pm...
women is what you need...
enter: KB cougar division.

I was referring to the 2 other places you mentioned. Starbucks is still serving at 10pm

[Gremlin]

Esquires has a few locations around the CBD and open late... The one on Customs St is 24/7

[iYRe]

Esquires has a few locations around the CBD and open late... The one on Customs St is 24/7

hmm Wonder if they mind a bunch of rain soaked bikers all hopped up on adrenalin ?

[cynna]

the wade ....

[iYRe]

the wade ....

yeah, but I'm keen to avoid alcohol and its also kinda the wrong end of the ride - we do the riding then stop.. (although we do have to stop for a mid-ride coffee at the BP in Orewa - let the slowies catch up)

[nodrog]

The Blue Oyster.

[iYRe]

Where is this place? I cant find it on the interteubz...

[Geeen]

Where is this place? I cant find it on the interteubz...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo3m2ATiomY

[iYRe]

well.. there ya go..

[Maha]

The Blue Oyster.

Is that across from the White Swollow?

[Akzle]

I was referring to the 2 other places you mentioned. Starbucks is still serving at 10pm

yes, but there coffee is still shit at 10pm.

[cheshirecat]

Is that across from the White Swollow?


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