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For a true rider, biking is more than just a mode of transport, it’s a passion. While the capital is home to many dedicated gear outlets, it also has its own personal themed café’s for the throttle heads. We bring to you a selective range of such themed cafés to try out.
The Biker’s Café, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj
Giving a real shape to a rider’s dream, everything from the décor, furniture, menu to the ambience here speaks bike. Catch a break on chairs made out of real biker seats as you hunt for your grub in a menu that is inspired by the road jargon. Serving every biker a delicious yet healthy mix of mouth watering grubs along with detoxifying juices, the menu here offers Continental, Chinese, North Indian and Italian cuisines. To add to the fun, they have live music performances as well as live sports screening during the season. The café is decked with motorcycle parts and everything, from food to furniture, depicts the theme. Some of the must try here include Honey Chilli Potato (Rs 220), Smooth Ride Pasta (Rs 294) and Chef’s Waffle Of The Day (Rs 195).
Price: Rs 1,000 for two
Timings: 7.30 am to midnight (Gurgaon) and 7.30 am to 10.30 pm (Vasant Kunj)
Throttle Shrottle, Gurgoan
With two outlets in Gurgaon – Sector 56 and Throttle Shrottle at Capital Harley Davidson in sector 33, this is more like a biker workshop turned into a café. A venture of Saurav Priyadarshini, the café is open day and night throughout the year. And what makes it better is that the space is open for your pets as well. One of the popular spots for the city’s riders, the café is entirely made using scrap junk and recycle material, such as tires, tin, rims, old bike parts besides other tidbits Not only is the menu loaded with yummies for you but the in-house chef, trained to cook pet food, also dishes out some specials for your pooch. While here, do try the Kick Ass Lemonade (Rs 50), Big Boy Chicken Parantha (Rs 180) and Keema Bun (Rs 120).
Price: Rs 500 for two
Timings: 24/7
American Diner Garage inc, Hauz Khas Village
Coming as an additional pit stop in the party hub of the city, Garage Inc bears a rusty garage feel and look. Keeping the space simple yet robust, the interiors are mostly wood and exposed bricks. Full with outdoor seating, live music and a rooftop patio, it sure caters to the varying moods and seasons of Delhi. Though the cuisine here is mainly American, they also serve Italian and Mexican. Do try the Fried Beef With Crispy Garlic (Rs 385), Mechanic Minute Steak (Rs 415) and the OMG Burger (Rs 610).
Price: Rs 2,000 for two
Timings: Noon to 1 am
XBHP Dhaba, Qutab Institutional Area
Unlike other high end cafés in town, this tiny little spot is famous for its food as much as it’s famous for spotting some snazzy sports bike and bikers. A haunt for bikers all around, be it a breakfast ride or a just a quick bite on a rainy afternoon, XBHP Dhaba is popular amongst those who prefer the rusty and rugged above the fancy and cozy . Though there is no fixed menu to flaunt, this space is best known for their fresh and loaded Paranthas (Rs 25 – Rs 60).
Price: Rs 150 for two
Timings: 9 am to 11 pm