Bicycle Picnics Cafe & Bistro — Restaurant in Bonavista

The website was difficult to understand and order from so I had to email. The workers were friendly and they accommodated my time, as I was travelling from Mt. Pearl to Bonavista to experience their bicycle picnic.

Arriving at the cafe, my picnic was prepared but I still had to wait about 15 mins as the cafe was busy. I then picked out my helmet and had a worker help me pick out a bicycle. There were a variety of bicycles but some needed adjustments and some didn't have the equipment to carry the picnic basket. I finally settled on a bike that was a little too tall for me and had a basket in the front that kept hitting off the front wheel. No biggie, I soon adjusted it.

I cycled to the nearby Dungeon Park to enjoy my picnic. The views and the ride were fantastic! Absolutely wonderful. I found a cozy spot on the cliff near some horses to enjoy my picnic. My panini was a little cold at this point and I didn't like it anyway. I didn't like any of my food and neither did the other two people I had cycled with, but I really enjoyed the fresh raspberry lemonade.

Afterward, I continued to cycle around Bonavista, taking in the breathtaking views of nature and old buildings and a beach.

Eventually, I returned the bicycle. The cafe had no washroom so they directed me to a washroom in a nearby building.

Despite not liking the food and the inconvenience of some things, the raspberry lemonade and the offer of this unique experience made it all worth it!

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4 stars for the scenery, location, setting and the kind waitress.

To make it 5 stars we have some friendly suggestions to improve. We’ve traveled across Canada and only stop at cute small town cafes.

Also we understand a young man was in training so this affected our experience.

A bit more energy. We felt like a burden being served instead of having a welcoming atmosphere to dine in. Our order was messed up and our kids were completely forgotten about. Pro tip - always serve the kids first. It can make or break an experience for their parents.

The lady was very kind and apologetic and we appreciate that. This cafe has a ton of potential with the right service. It’s absolutely adorable. We hope you don’t take any offence to this review we just want to see you succeed and hope you find...

This is the small, local Cafe that everyone wishes they had in their local neighborhood. It is quaint, and run by the nicest folks anyone could ask to help them. When we came the owner, Miranda was working with her young daughter Elizabeth helping. It was an easy Sunday morning, rain rolling in and customers doing the same - rolling in the front door. We enjoyed yogurt parfait with homemade granola, locally made (and grown!) berry jam, and mint leaves picked right from the back garden. The breads and pastries are top notch. Coffee is great, again it's local from Trinity, and keeps everything symbiotic to Newfoundland.

Although we didn't rent any, this is what seems like the only spot in town to rent a bicycle and helmet for the day.

All in all, this place is top notch and...