Zephyr Cafe, Squamish

, June 7, 2017

Open and alert at 6:30am, seven days a week, Squamish’s Zephyr Cafe is a popular spot for climbers and other local adventure types, a cool crown who pass through this … Read more

Balthasar Coffee Bar, Vienna

, June 1, 2017

Find yourself outdoors on a sunny Vienna afternoon and you’ll be caught between two types of locals. Either measure your tan against the golden brown reflecting from topless members of the community and … Read more

Neighbor Bakehouse, San Francisco 

, May 1, 2017

Nestled in a nook within San Francisco’s Dogpatch, Neighbor Bakehouse is part of a pendulum swing of activity as the neighborhood repurposes its industrial infrastructure with food as a cornerstone. In the case of this … Read more

Rapha Cafe, Tokyo

, March 8, 2017

Wander far enough north of Tokyo’s popular Harijuku district and the crowds start to disappear, just as Rapha’s Tokyo venue and store come into view. Make no mistake, this setting … Read more

Rapha Cycle Club, Sydney

, May 14, 2016

Sydney has no shortage of cafes, home to a caffeinated culture that is pretty much unrivalled. It’s on this front that Rapha landed its first southern hemisphere cafe, an outpost in Surry … Read more

Cafe Enzo, Hunter Valley

, March 7, 2016

Set in the heart of New South Wales’ famous wine growing region, Cafe Enzo is a sobering retreat from the swishing and swashing of the vine. Sneak a coffee and … Read more

G!RO Cycles cafe, Esher

, December 2, 2015

Known for its G!ROPRESSO seasonal blend, G!RO Cycles is a stronghold of London’s Surrey Hills cycling scene. G!RO is perfectly positioned in Esher, just within the M25 and a short ride … Read more

Watts Gallery & Cafe, Compton

, August 31, 2015

Strewn across a patch of ground to the east of the A3 near Guilford, the Surrey village of Compton has developed a reputation not as a sleepy satellite for London’s commuter … Read more

Crosstown Doughnuts, London

, June 12, 2015

The spherical treats of Crosstown Doughnuts should be treated as one of London’s culinary safe zones, stocked with caffeine and doughnuts to perk up any afternoon. I dropped into their Soho … Read more

Spin London Cycling Show

, April 23, 2015

Set to hit the The Sorting Office in early May, Spin London is a 3-day festival tuned to latest developments in cycling culture. The event plays  host to a number of … Read more

Coopers Roastery & Bar, Marlow

, March 18, 2015

In avoiding the bustling high street of Marlow, Coopers Roastery & Bar finds itself in the more dynamic setting of the Thameside town’s industrial estate. The lofted ceiling and concrete floors … Read more

The Quince Tree, Stonor

, January 14, 2015

At roughly 800 calories and exactly 14 Strava Segments from my doorstep, it’s no surprise The Quince Tree is my most visited cafe. Stood at the foot of a woodland in Oxfordshire’s sleepy village … Read more