Cafe Racer

Wonderful little bar and bistro with cool outsider art for sale on the walls. Great local craft beers on tap, regular live music nights and great comfort food. A Blast. more

Parking on Roosevelt can be difficult, especially during the afternoon rushour. I had left my cell phone at Racer after spending several hours the evening prior lounging in one of the upstairs plush and threadbare couches playing a heated game of Scrabble and reminicing over the variety of 80's VCR tapes which were offered. I parallel parked and the person behind me threw a fit, honking and flashing me. I hurridly walked into Racer and was greeted by a standing ovation from a tablefull of white-haired senior gentlemen who had witnessed the whole affair. Even the dog wagged his way over to me with congratulations. The bartender handed me my phone and I went on my way, feeling as if I had just left my parent's house after a satisfying meal. I will be back. more

I love going to Cafe Racer late in the morning on a Saturday to ease into the day after a late night. Kurt and crew are attentive, friendly, and the coffee is amazing (I get a short double latte in a vintage china cup). People roll in, grab a cup to go, or hang out, perhaps get a hair of the dog, and even get to know each other a bit. Scooterists, punks, students, parents with kids--it's a smart, diverse crowd. There's always an interesting conversation happening. Or you can sit anonymously in the corner and read or get online with the WiFi. more