{"id":44241,"date":"2012-08-18T05:26:00","date_gmt":"2012-08-18T11:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wend.ca\/?p=44241"},"modified":"2020-06-20T20:49:51","modified_gmt":"2020-06-21T00:49:51","slug":"musette-caffe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wend.ca\/?p=44241","title":{"rendered":"Musette Caffe"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the junction of two bike roads in Vancouver, somewhat hidden in the midst of a car sales lot, is Musette Caff\u00e8 [now closed<\/a>]. It’s colour scheme is inspired by Bianchi Bikes<\/a>, which is known for its celeste<\/a><\/em> or Bianchi Green<\/em> bicycles. To the right of the entrance is one such bike mounted on the wall.<\/p>\n

The cafe sports any number of bikes both inside and outside the building, and has a uniquely European feel about it. Even its name is French… the closest concept that I can think of in English for musette is an over the shoulder bag… much like a courier bag but made of cotton. The owner’s personal collection of musette bags is displayed on the wall (behind coffee mug photos below).<\/p>\n

This is our favourite cafe in Vancouver. The junction provides us with easy access on our bikes, and their food is an assortment of gluten and dairy-free pastries. The coffee also happens to be fantastic.<\/p>\n

The vibe is easy going. On the weekends the place is packed with cyclists. If all the racks inside are full, then you can park outside. If you don’t have a lock or need air in your tires, no worries… the friendly staff will hook you up.<\/p>\n

Of course, you don’t have to be a cyclist to enjoy the cafe. We go for the foozball and mellow atmosphere.<\/p>\n

From Ni\u00f1a: Caffe Musette is sweet because it has a kids zone. Caffe Musette has good taste in food.<\/em><\/p>\n