After an extraordinary summer (for Belgian standards) we slowly going into autumn. leaves falling from the trees so that is more or less the sign that from now on we might have to drink our brews after the coffee ride inside the coffeeshop. No longer on the terrace
A few months ago I find a cosy place in the centre of Gent, called "Take Five Espressobar". A place where young and old enjoy a coffee. To be honest, the place got my attention when I walked passed in April when I saw a few bikes leaning against the wall and some guys standing inside with kinda dark blue outfit with a big green M on the jersey. Yup the Spanish pro riders of Movistar. Including Valverde (last weeks new world champion cycling in Innsbruck) and Bennati.
Must try more of that coffee if these guys hanging out here I tought. So I did.
When you walk through the door, you're always welcomed by Alexis, your host, or the always friendly staff and some soft jazz music in the background.
It doesn't take long to find out were the name Take Five stands for. If you're in to some jazz it is easy to make the link with jazz legend Dave Brubeck. You can find a cover of the record in the corner of the street window.
The first few times we were visiting the place, we mostly sat outside on the walkway in the sun. My favorite drink in those summer days was their delicious "cold brew". It comes in a pocket bottle, ice cold and a glass with ice and bilberries. My misses sticks most of the time to a cappuccino with wellfrothed milk. (not whipped cream as most Belgian cafe's serve)
Try also the aeropress slow coffee. (Kenya) and doppio's.
For non coffee lovers there is also homemade lemonade and great thee to be served.
So, dear Kiwi's and Aussie's who arrive next spring for the new road season, this is certainly worth a visit. Doesn't mean that trackies or CX riders can't come around this winter in between sessions.
TAKE FIVE ESPRESSOBAR - VOLDERSSTRAAT 10 - 9000 GENT (open daily)
www.take-five-espressobar.be
A few months ago I find a cosy place in the centre of Gent, called "Take Five Espressobar". A place where young and old enjoy a coffee. To be honest, the place got my attention when I walked passed in April when I saw a few bikes leaning against the wall and some guys standing inside with kinda dark blue outfit with a big green M on the jersey. Yup the Spanish pro riders of Movistar. Including Valverde (last weeks new world champion cycling in Innsbruck) and Bennati.
Must try more of that coffee if these guys hanging out here I tought. So I did.
When you walk through the door, you're always welcomed by Alexis, your host, or the always friendly staff and some soft jazz music in the background.
It doesn't take long to find out were the name Take Five stands for. If you're in to some jazz it is easy to make the link with jazz legend Dave Brubeck. You can find a cover of the record in the corner of the street window.
Try also the aeropress slow coffee. (Kenya) and doppio's.
For non coffee lovers there is also homemade lemonade and great thee to be served.
So, dear Kiwi's and Aussie's who arrive next spring for the new road season, this is certainly worth a visit. Doesn't mean that trackies or CX riders can't come around this winter in between sessions.
TAKE FIVE ESPRESSOBAR - VOLDERSSTRAAT 10 - 9000 GENT (open daily)
www.take-five-espressobar.be
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