Red Lantern Bicycles
“The barista is friendly and up for the chat as he makes pistachio milk.”
“The coffee's great (I dig the cold brew there, though I have to admit I'm no connoisseur) and they have all kinds of good stuff they make in house like nut milks, kale chips.”
“Brian and staff welcomed me in and recommended my current ride – a torker fitted with a 3 speed hub.”
Red Lantern Bicycles
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
8 reviews
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Great service. Bought a craigslist special and was duped because it needed a new tire and had those special locking wheel pins that you need a key to get off (which of course, was no provided)…took it to RL, they tuned it up, busted the locks off, replaced them with new pins and put on a new tire for me in less than 24 hours. Super great service, very knowledgeable and great value for the price. Also, they're dry and sarcastic, always appreciated. My new go-to place! Thanks guys!
This shop combines two of my biggest loves: bikes and coffee. It doesn't hurt that they also have beer (and helpful staff) on tap.
I went looking for a new used bike and was told by a lovely gentleman in the back that they now only deal in new new bikes. But I couldn't even get sad about it — I'd been hypnotized by the chill vibes of this joint from the moment I'd walked in. Just knowing this place exists makes my little cranking caffeinated heart sing.
Bikes..fixing, selling, and customers riding them
Coffee…with unusual vegan milks – sunflower, maple, almond…all super good
Chai tea
Beer….I didn't partake but just saying
lots of table space, people using laptops, etc. it wasn't hard to find a place to sit to kill an hour I had.
Vegan bakery. One sticky point, I asked if they had bagels– no, we've never had bagels, and then my question and answer was relayed to another employee. I don't know if they thought I was an out of towner looking for the "perfect new york bagel" or if bagels are nonvegan, but its just what I ALWAYS order with my coffee wherever I am.
Anyhow….enjoyed my coffee and cookie. Sunflower milk was good…even better than almond.
Sadly if there is a "shop cat" I didn't see him hanging out.
Cash only, at least for food and drink.
I'd return.
For new customers: definitely step inside and try their DELICIOUS coffee selection (with yum but milk) you won't regret it. See my initial review**
For previous regulars:
When you walk into the same establishment the cool, chill vibe courtesy of Bradford and his old crew disapated into thin air.
New barista/manager is just as nice, a bit more frantic getting used to being a barista since he's a previous personal chef, and just not old staff.
I will say cold brew and nut milk remain unchanged. But I will probably not be back- it's an extra 10 min walk for me and the specialness is gone.
Yes, coffee is good but my philosophy is that the people always make 'em great.
Not sure what happened with the scurrying of employees but as a customer, when it shows and affects our service and experience… :/
Best of luck to Brian and RLB. Still super cool concept 🙂
PS- No CUPS app anymore, for now
Want to pet a cat? Want good coffee? Vegan and meat food? How about a bicycle? Yes, all of this is located in one industrial clad renovated warehouse, which means there's plenty of space to hang out. There is a distinct friendly, I'm not a hipster, hipster vibe.
The coffee is smooth. If you want an iced decaf, you'll have to settle for an Americano; but it's one of the best I've had. Plus, add fresh cashew milk for an extra buck. There are several iced teas (caffeinated and herbals), hot teas, and even alcoholic beverages.
Can't wait to come back and try the food.
Not a fan. Too hipster-y.
I realize it's the only or one of the only bike shops with a liquor license in the area, which is why it's so revered…
I used to live very close to Red Lantern (when they opened a few years back) and would go to the store to pump my tires, tune my bike… I knew it wasn't necessarily my vibe, but its location was very convenient.
However, last year they ordered a special bike seat for me (A.R.S.) due to a coccyx injury that I had. Let's just say it was a hot mess of a situation. Weeks went by, then *months* went by… I would go to the store or would call to inquire about the seat and there were no records or the employee looked at me like I had two heads because my name wasn't in the system… Then weeks later someone calls and says my bike seat came in. I ended up ordering the seat online and got it installed at Bike Slug – which quickly became my local, favorite, non-hipster bike shop.
What a cool, cool concept: get your bike fixed/upgraded while you get some work done or drink a beer or latte. Sold.
Sam at the bike section was super helpful and friendly, and answered all my noobie questions. The overall vibe I get from the team is awesome. A few kids came in with flat tires/basketballs and they were more than happy to help for free. I got a small neighborhood vibe where everyone knows each other.
I highly recommend this shop and the surrounding neighbors do too! As I was towing my bike to the shop, a few kids pointed in the direction of Red Lantern and recommended I go there. Little did they know, I already was 🙂
Coffee Shop meets Bike Shop = Portlandia in NY!!
The minute I came to this spot I knew it was going to be a morning spot for me. I like swinging by here in the morning for a cup of coffee that they roast themselves and grabbing a muffin or breakfast sandwich. I am not too adventurous when it comes to alternative milks but this is the place to go if that's your schtick. I do love soy milk and almond milk. I have yet to venture here to the sunflower but maybe some day.
I enjoy the atmosphere in this spot. It's pretty large, there's a cat laying around, a bike shop in the back and a wrap around coffee bar covered with neighborhood regulars. I love it when you can tell people know each other so well that they might not even get their order out before the barista has it poured and a plate with their fave treat is ready for consumption. I also like the bike gears on the wall serving as art.
I highly recommend coming here to fulfill your hippie/ rocker bike messenger side!
Personally, it helps me feel that NW morning hug!