Bike Shed Moto Co — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Now BikeShedMotoCo and the reading public: listen and listen well. This establishment has no business being this excellent!

I am an avid motorcyclist in south Florida, USA. My wife and I were on our honeymoon in London when we heard through social media about this biker place in Shoreditch. I was not prepared for what we walked into. I thought I was walking into a typical, slightly dingy, biker bar with a few places to sit, and a menu of cold macrobrew beers (think Coors) and burgers, fries, and hot dogs on the menu. Which, in all honesty, would've been fine and a good time. However, this is NOT what I found.

Firstly, the establishment is beautiful. Spotless and inviting, it feels like you're walking into the rustic man-cave of the instagram-influencer billionaire friend you have in your dreams. Immediately we were greeted by relaxed staff who let us take any seat and we started going over the menu. I can't stress this enough - this menu is world class. I ordered extra items just to taste everything. The ham croquettes are to die for, and paired perfectly with the cold beer on tap. The staff was also very cordial and very accommodating of my wife's need for gluten free items. No fuss at all.

Coming from a service industry background, We watched as the central kitchen operated in a militant, Michelin-star-worthy fashion. It was truly something to behold. No shouting, no calling for runners and burning the kitchen down in flames - just pure and purposeful execution from buttoned up, crisp and clean staff. And while I'm on the topic of execution, our Lamb and Risotto dinners were some of the best meals we had in all of London. The food alone makes TheBikeShed a must-visit London destination.

The fun really begins when you take time to walk the premises. With multiple lounge areas to imbibe in the presence of beautiful motorcycles on display. Away from the kitchen, the familiar faint smell of rubber and gasoline permeates the air. The smell of adrenaline - any motoring enthusiast would recognize in an instant. You can also pay a visit to the barber or tattoo artist while you're there.

After a beautiful dinner and wonderful experience, all I could think to myself was, how do I get one of these in South Florida. Whether they do or don't, I'll be sure to find myself another chance to visit London, and the BikeShedMotoCo. I could not recommend this place more. Keep doing what you're...

A friend of mine told me about this spot and I wanted to check it out to visit the retail shop. Good selection of clothing, jackets etc and old school helmets. Bought a great shirt(go a size or two bigger for their brand, fits smaller than normal & mine shrank but still fits) & a red pull tab key chain. Checking in your helmet is a nice touch too.

This place has a tattoo shop, barber shop(I think), full on restaurant/bar/cafe & a retail shop. The setup is really clean and feels like a great place to lounge around for a coffee or drink. I’ll try the food next time I come by or at least a coffee.

Just fyi, parking is limited for vehicles but just enough for motorcycles and street parking looked limited.

Update Met a couple of friends for dinner. Started off with a coffee(Flat white with almond milk) and it was so good I got it twice(perfect temperature, not too hot & the flavor was excellent, light raw sugar).

For appetizers we ordered the Crispy Brussels sprouts(great somewhat health snack), Deviled eggs(one of the best versions I’ve ever tasted because of the pork topping), Baby back ribs(also good), and the Steak Tartare(a good tart flavor, but not too strong).

For the entree I ordered the 32 Oz Tomahawk steak with Sweet Potato Fries. I got it at medium rare and the sauces that came with it were awesome. It was perfectly cooked, juicy and flavorful. Should of been for two but, Yolo.

For a drink I ordered their Michelada & it was good, nothing spectacular. For desert I tried the Tiramisu and it was descent with a strong coffee flavor. I think the Apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream was my favorite out of the two.

Overall the dining experience was excellent along with the customer service. Perfect Sunday ride spot & parking gets really really limited, but worth the wait.

update I tried their steak(medium rare) & eggs with a side salad, along with a oat milk cold brew. The steak was good(I sinned because I had to ask for bbq sauce) & the scrambled eggs with cheese was the best part of the entree. The side salad with ranch was pretty good, but the oat milk cold brew was excellent.

Had their latte and it was perfect. I nicely brewed breakfast drink right before...

The ambiance alone is worth the visit. Tucked away in the arts district a massive bar with PLENTY, a merch, tattoo and barber shop. Sort of taken back by the brick and leather aesthetic that flows through the entire venue with rad motorcycle prints on the wall. I stopped here mid afternoon, just before their happy hour, to just check it out. Was greeted at the door by a hostess who incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the owners and everything that is offered there.

I browsed a bit and decided on grabbing a seat at the bar to grab an early dinner. They have two menus, a vegan and regular, with plenty to choose from. I landed on the Bone Marrow & black truffle burger and a black cold brew. Took about 15 minutes to get my food. The bar tender was friendly and around if I needed anything. Again this was around 4pm so your service may vary depending the time you head in!

The burger was great I may have said medium well instead of rare so I might have bamboozled myself. The flavor was wonderful you came taste the truffle and bacon are a great combo.

The cold brew was nice and inexpensive.

They offer a membership offer that has some pretty neat perks. Like 15% off your food and drinks - double check the website before you head in tho. The membership itself is a hefty price alone at $1500 annually or a lifetime option for $10k which I'm sure are subject to change. The member have exclusive access to the speakeasy and member only events. Tonight was one of the events that entailed a free CPR and first aid class totally free for members !

Being a bike enthusiast myself I'll definitely be swinging by on a busier night to try and make...