Velo Star Cafe
Velo Star Cafe is a rare combination of espresso bar and full-service bike repair shop at 3195 Heather Street in Vancouver, where cyclists can grab a coffee and get their drivetrain cleaned in the same stop. The shop specializes in commuter, road, cargo, and bikepacking/touring bikes, with a particular passion for wheel building using both new and refurbished parts. Touring cyclists will find mechanics who assess bikes in person and prioritize quick fixes to get riders back on the road without a long wait.
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Contact
Address: 3195 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC
Phone: +1-604-376-8223
Website: https://velostarcafe.com/
Required Criteria
✓Staff help with urgent mechanical issues
✓Pump available
?We Welcome Cyclists Local Knowledge Sheet or equivalent available
Amenities
Walk-in repairs*Same-day urgent repairs*Touring parts stockedE-bike service*Bike boxes / packingShipping bikesBike rentalsShuttle / trip supportGuided ridesDIY standWashroomsWater bottle refillDevice chargingE-bike charging
Walk-in repairs: our mechanics try their best to get you back on the road asap, so they might suggest quick fixes to get your bike road worthy while you wait for your appointment for larger work
Same-day urgent repairs: Contact page: 'mechanics try their best to get you back on the road asap' and 'might suggest quick fixes to get your bike road worthy while you wait for your appointment for larger work.'
E-bike service: Bike shop page: 'Our shop also has loads of experience working on E-bikes' but explicitly notes 'As of 2023 we no longer work on the electronic components of E-bikes' — mechanical e-bike work only.
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