The café has now become an independent institution in the country — it’s
the meeting point for business, friendship and love. Cycling cafés are a
new addition to this tradition, and Chennai is home to the first
cycling café in the country, Ciclo Cafe. Started by Nidhi Thadani and
her husband (along with TI Cycles), the couple who also run L’Amandier,
Ciclo lets customers enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of pie while your
bike is being washed. If you prefer getting your hands soiled, there’s
always the option of washing your bike.
Here, the decor matches the theme — there’s a reading area with books on
cycling, the legs of the table were previously cycle forks, some are
rims, balcony lights are wheels, and there’s an artsy chandelier with
cycle chains. Sounds positively junkyard-tastic, doesn’t it? And that’s
not at all, you can also decide upon which high-end bicycle you want to
buy; there are brands such as Bianchi, Cannondale, Mongoose and Schwinn.
And in keeping with the theme, Ciclo’s July menu had all sorts of
titbits and information on the Tour de France 2015. If you’re looking
for pies, quiches, pizza and coffee, Ciclo is the place to head, and if
you have a cycling fetish, why not?
What to order
Zucchini, rosemary and feta tart or the chicken ham quiche. If you’re
looking for something light that’s also filling, you cannot go wrong
with the watermelon and feta salad or the salade nicoise. Finally, round
off your meal with an espresso and a piece of salted caramel
cheesecake.
Address: 47, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram
Tel: 3085 3800
Source : TheHindu
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