Allo Vélo

Pricing is more than reasonable on repairs, they will not do a repair that’s unnecessary, they are honest, quick turnaround time, and they will stay within your budget.
The atmosphere is friendly and inviting and the staff are extremely nice and will work with you to make sure you’re 100% satisfied. That kind of service is VERY hard to find, especially in a city like Montréal.
My only issue is that the repairs done on my bike have not held up very well over time. I know there’s a certain amount to be accounted for wear and tear, but it’s only been a few months since I got a full overhaul done on my bike, and both tires have since had issues with alignment, and now one of my brakes and one of my cables are coming loose as well.
In their defense, I called them about the issues and they were more than willing to fix the work for free, bending over backwards to accommodate me, so I really can’t complain. This place absolutely rocks and definitely comes highly recommended!!!

Got the Indie coffee passport and Allo Vélo was one of the participating coffee shops.
It is essentially a bike shop that serves coffee. Surprisingly, the coffee is amazing. Compared to a lot of new coffee shops brewing new wave coffee beans that tend to me more fruity and acidic, this one brews old school italian coffee. This gives a much richer and round coffee with chocolate and nut flavor which I love.
No art foam on their coffee but who cares, just simple good coffee at its best.
Super cool bike shop for cycling fanatics!
Beware, they are closed on Monday!

Just a short ride from the canal, Allo Vélo is a great bike shop/​café in St-​Henri with beautiful bikes and stylish accessories. I love their carefully curated selection of Dutch-​style bikes. I often find myself drooling over the bike porn on their gorgeous website. Take a look!
Their bikes may be a bit more pricy than some other stores. As someone who cycles every day, quality and reliability are important.
The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I recently took my bike in for a few adjustments and a tune-​up before a trip out to Oka. I was very pleasantly surprised by how reasonable their pricing is — less than the estimate (wow!) — and by the quality of the work.
I recommend them highly, and I will certainly visit again. As they say, everyone looks good on a bike! ;)

We recently moved to the Southwest and because of the Canal, my BF finally decided that he could learn to bicycle. After watching him pedal the first time, I immediately realized that he is going to need a helmet. With that I had remembered seeing Allo Velo Café, and though I wasn’t sure what they were all about, I figured at very least, I’d find coffee.
Walking into this store is a little bit dreamy. I don’t know how else to describe it, I feel transported to a different plane of existence. The store feels very old school and the products from bicycles to helmets and bike bags and racks, all have a very vintage vibe, and by vintage, I mean well made. So, while the aesthetics harken back to old school handiwork, everything is very modern.
The owner was super friendly and very informative as we checked out the different helmets and accessories available. Speaking about the various bicycles they carried, she was very passionate and extremely knowledgeable from information about the product to insights on the labour and company itself.
With an eye to safety and comfort, my BF was enchanted with the Carrera Brooks helmet. The price was a little more ($ 200+) than our initial budget, but in the end, I reasoned with him that if he used it everyday over the summer, the cost is comparable to a gym membership. Bicycling is exercise, so really, he was breaking even.
I was completely taken with the Sawako Furuno Leopard print helmet (a little under $ 200 with tx) and though I hadn’t planned on getting a helmet for myself, I decided that this one was just the right amount of ‘me’ to convince me that my pretty little noggin was worth protecting. :)
To sum it all up; this is a great business with a unique selection of bikes and accessories and after doing some research online, their prices are comparable to any online stores. Their friendliness and knowledge is by far their competitive edge.
PS — I thought it was important to mention price as the items sold here are not your average run of the mill accessories and bikes, but is a curated collection of fine quality velo gear.

Excellent service, very knowledgeable staff. We did not purchase a bike but we were impressed by the brands and models offered, all at reasonable prices — we’ll be back!

Best bike shop and Café in Montréal. I wish all independent stores had the attitude and friendliness as fiona and lamar

More then a bicycle store! This place has some of the best selections on bicycles in Montréal and some great expresso’s. The Owner was beyond Amazing and helped me not only find the right choice but help load it. Thank you and I will return soon.

awesome bike shop in st-​henri that offers you a cup of delicious coffee? SIGN ME UP! getting your bike fixed while enjoying a coffee in a very friendly atmosphere and extremely welcoming family, totally unhateable! i know, its not a word.
so the indie coffee passport brought me in this part of town even though i’ve went multiple times to st-​henri but never in that western part of st-​henri. the walk is enjoyable when the temperature is clement but definitely get a bus ride (or if on bike, bike ride) to the place.
they carry bikes that i haven’t seen in other shops around town and very beautiful bike to boot. ok, its more than just look but a good looking bike is always a plus. and i saw my very first electric bike up close and personal. interesting!
oh yes, the coffee. lovely smooth cappuccino (no perceptible bitterness) with that thick milk foam that i enjoy. dense, fluffy cloud of love. totally gave me a milk mustache.
definitely a worthy stop if you happen to pass by, especially if one goes to léché for donuts. they close for winter though.

If you’re shopping around for a bike, looking to get yours fixed or looking for a pit stop while enjoying a great cup of coffee, you’ve found the greatest place in Montréal! I’ve been in after a recommendation of a good friend of mine who swore to me that the service was worth the detour. I walked in, and within 20 minutes a was convince that this was my new favourite spot!
First of all, the service is amazing. Own by the nicest family in the book, they give you tip and tricks about your bike and inform you with no judgement about anything you wanna know that’s bike related. I was in to change my cog and whine up learning a whole lot in the process. I came back to change my chain and because of a five minute wait, they offered me a complimentary cup of cappuccino. Small gesture, I wasn’t in a hurry, but it’s thing like that, that make you wanna come back time and time again. This bike shop is far from being in my neighbourhood (12 km away) but I’ll only go to bike shop. The best in Montréal!

I’m so happy to have a place like Allo Vélo in the neighbourhood. I went in with a pretty old bike wheel that needed a new tire and tube– as outdated as my bike is these guys still had what I needed in stock. Furthermore, Nick even stopped what he was doing to change the tire for me.
I’ve been subject to a lot of B.S. with male bike mechanics in the past who treat women like we’ve got cotton balls for brains. No sexism with these folks– I was spoken to like an equal and hey, the coffee I had was pretty good too. I highly recommend these folks and plan on going back.
Oh and the space is adorable FYI

Je suis allé chez Allo Vélo pour faire un ajustement de frein et je fus très bien reçu. Le technicien m’a bien montré ce qui n’allait pas (un câble détendu) et l’a très vite remplacé. Pendant ce temps-​là, j’ai siroté un café avec un ami. Les autres employés étaient également très sympas.
La réparation semble impeccable et fut à un prix très raisonnable. Les articles vendus dans la petite boutique sont assez haut de gamme et donc chers, mais c’est normal.
Très satisfait de ma petite visite.

Fiona was an absolute delight. Great coffee, and she was super patient in sharing with me her passion for bikes. If you happen to have a nice day to go along the Lachine Canal, I thoroughly recommend dropping by. Couldn’t have been more impressed.

This summer was the first summer in years that I finally bought and bike to get around. I know nothing about bikes but knew I wanted something very aesthetically pleasing. I bought an old used bike and the team at Allo Velo had the patience and know-​how to make it a real beauty. I bought my accessories from there and I get any tune ups needed from their knowledgeable team, all while sipping on a refreshing beverage.
This is a great addition to our neighbourhood and is incredibly affordable. They are very involved in the neighbourhood and will help you with any bike related inquiries.
I highly recommend them!