Wednesday 7 November 2018

BIDON COFFEE & BIKES

More or less 5 years ago coffee bar "Bidon" opened his doors on the edge of the centre of Gent. In those days looking at an ugly parking. But since a few weeks this place could become THE place to be for a coffee. Not that their coffee menu or the coffee quality changed. Nope as the coffee has always been top. The real reason of getting even more popular is the view from their corner terrace.
The ugly parking transformed into a beautiful canal. Have a look at the pics below. Before and now.


Just imagine what a rush it will be when the first sun rays appear in sping. Not that the sun left yet in our autumn season so far;
Somebody told me that the owner got the idea to open this coffee place after visiting and having a brew at the legendary "Look mum, no hands" at Old Street, north of downtown London.
And it was a good idea, full house most of the day and great drinks and food since.

Famous with the Scott-Mitchelton team, bumped into them last spring classics. Six Scott bikes nicely parked outside the cafe, The boys having coffee after a training ride.
Dimitri Claeys (Cofidis) has been spotted at this place too.
When you check out their Facebook page you will find out that most people have great comments on the friendly service. All positif words, so worth a visite.
A bonus also is when you are riding your race bike and forgot your lock, no problem....  Put your bike inside against the wall and no worries your bike could get stolen.

Maybe a minus point is the acoustics of the house, it can be really loud when full house and mostly the case. And you can't be in a rush as most of the time two people are working and serving so it might take a while before you get your latté, macchiato or snack.

So next time you get in town, have a stop at the bridge and enjoy a nice espresso, cortado or a cappuccino. And don't forget the cheesecake.

O, a small detail, don't forget your credit card as they do not accept cash money!!

BIDON COFFEE & BIKES - BISDOMKAAI 23 9000 GENT
open daily from 9.30am - www.bidon.be

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