Red Bicycle Coffee & Crepes

Just had breakfast here and it is a do over. Ordered the Crêpe Florentine and it was large and in charge. Two people could easily split it. Staff was friendly and helpful.

I’d been a patron of the Germantown location a few times, so with a friend visiting nearby, we met up at the Nolensville Pike location. Great early Sunday morning service from the staff and a nice quiet atmosphere. I found out from another Unilocal review that you could order any crêpe as a scramble, so I ordered my normal Highlander as one. It was extremely heavy on the blue cheese, but equally delicious. I also had a sip of my husband’s Honey Miel latté and found myself wishing I’d ordered one as well. Parking is generous at the curb and behind the building, so I can easily see myself visiting this location more than the Germantown one.

An oasis from both the horrid pedestrianization of Starbucks AND the hyper-​pretension of Stumptown.
Great bagel sandwiches, helpful staff, helpfully deep booths for your late-​night study gang… or clandestine meeting of wizards.
Whatever. Good place /​fresh space on Nollensville road.

Having lived in the Woodbine/​Glencliff neighborhood for the better part of almost 10 years, I was so surprised (yet ecstatic) to see an unreal coffee shop take over this tiny little nook on Nolansville road.
My first thought was — «Wow… This place is amazing. I personally love it, but is it a sustainable shop?» — My fear was derived from the simple fact that seemingly countless small business’ have come and gone in this area like dust in the wind.
It feels good to be wrong about that fear. Every time I have visited Red Bicycle, it’s always packed. The specialty coffee and espressos are out of this world, and the atmosphere is that of a coffee house straight out Seattle.
Red Bicycle — You will be getting a ton of my business, and Bravo! for bringing this gem to our side of town! Woodbine is definitely the newest up and coming neighborhood in our growing city — You are blazing the trail first! Congratulations.
***Note for those of you who are remote workers/​WFH*** This is a great location for when you need to get out of the house!

Trendy place in an undiscovered part of town. Fantastic crepes; I went with a sweet order which was aggressive but still enjoyable. Coffee was great. Parking is easy. It’s busy without being crowded which is also great.

Unhappy/​unfriendly staff. First time I went they lost my drink order. Second time, I waited 40 minutes to find out they lost my breakfast order. They gave me a full refund but not much of an apology. Oh, and their «small» coffee is equivalent to Starbucks «short». So if you want a small coffee, order a medium. Hardly any grab and go food options… just expensive menu items that get lost in the shuffle. Either way, I’m bummed cause it’s my neighborhood shop, I want to like it so bad but I don’t. #fail

Me and The One Who Loves Kids and Dogs had business in the area on a sunny Saturday and were looking for a local joint for an interesting lunch. Red Bicycle seemed to meet our desires, so we dropped in around 1 pm.
Parking was not a problem. The neighborhood has parking at the curb, and there were spots available, but if they were filled up, there are large lots in the back that you can reach by multiple driveways in other businesses (like the bank next door). Lots of cities have tried to capture this walkable neighborhood feel with ersatz new development, but this is the real deal, an old shopping district that is enjoying a rebirth.
Stepping in the door at Red Bicycle, there is an instant industrial/​loft feel to it, with some exposed brick walls, and table tops and chairs made from old pallets. The hipster vibe is unmistakable. We were the only two customers, of either sex, not wearing some kind of headgear (beanie, ball cap), but no problem. Just a free chuckle for us.
It’s a counter-​service ordering arrangement, with an emphasis on the coffee. There were several interesting food items on the menu. I ordered an Athens panini, and The One Who Loves Kids and Dogs got a Florentine Crêpe, off-​limits to me, unfortunately, due to my mushroom allergy.
I saw a few complaints on Unilocal about slow service, but we saw nothing of the kind. The young folks at the counter were engaging, informative and seemed genuinely glad to have us there (even though we were decidedly outside their core demographic, LOL!). About as quickly as we fixed our coffees the way we liked, chose a table and gathered up napkins, utensils and a bottle of sriracha for me, the server was sidling up behind us with our orders. I’m not much of a coffee snob. All I ask for is hot, strong, and with no off flavors, and Red Bicycle’s coffee drinks hit all the marks. I’d put it a notch above «the green giant.»
The One Who Loves Kids and Dogs oohed and aahed over her crêpe. It was quite large, and she took half home and finished it for lunch the next day. I’d like to offer more detail, but like I said, me and mushrooms are not friends. My panini came with feta, spinach, red peppers and hummus. Those items were less-​than-​generous on the sandwich, but the flavor and preparation were excellent. It was all I needed for a light, healthy lunch.
On the whole, an above-​average effort. The term «authenticity» gets used and overused, particularly by those purveyors who lack it and want to manufacture it. And it can mean different things to different people, I suppose. But for us, the Red Bicycle delivers it effortlessly. Thanks, guys.

Great place for coffee! Just off of Nolensville Pike is a small coffee shop. I got a fairly good Cuban coffee there and met some great ladies who had nothing but smiles! I recommend that you check this place out as soon as you can!

I am hesitant to write an excellent review for this establishment for fear that it will soon be inundated by hipsters: however, I can’t help but be honest. My partner and I got a specialty coffees (nutty and Cuban), both of which were quite good and prepared quickly. We each got a crêpe and they were really sizable and flavorful… Specifically the «mexi» and «highlander» yet I would say if you read the description on the menu it is spot on. The ambiance is less hipster and more retro-​Beatles; all you chill anti-​war folks should come check it out!

This place has really awesome décor and a great patio out front. Good coffee makes it a great place to work, a nice change from Starbucks! I had a cinnamon roll crêpe. I asked for it with apple but the guy serving me must have forgotten to put it through because it didn’t come with any! The crêpe was perfectly made and tasted good if a little too sweet for me. I’ll definitely be going back for coffee as all the staff seemed really friendly!

Love the modern, rustic hipster décor. Coffee was on the lacking side, watered down not bold as I expected. Crepes looked pretty good, I will bring my French friend for the taste test next time. Employees were nice and accommodating to having almond milk or soy instead of cow’s.

Stopped by for a quick coffee and crêpe on a busy day to be warmly greeted by a smoky café space. Likely from the grill in the kitchen, the haze and smell was a bit off-​putting for enjoying a good cup of coffee. The barista was also a bit indifferent towards positive customer experience.
For this reason I elected to simply take a coffee to go and find lunch elsewhere. The coffee was average. I may have walked in at a bad time or on an «off» day for this café. Nonetheless, there are plenty of great coffee shops in Nashville that already have my confidence in a positive experience every time. I would consider a second visit to try a crêpe sometime!

I am thrilled we have a hip coffee shop on Nolensville as I think this area has so much potential.
Pros:
Pretty Good Coffee
Very trendy atmosphere
Great Location
Good Service
This place was very happening when I visited on a Saturday morning. They offer a very inviting and trendy décor– wood planked walls and pallet furniture. They use quality equipment to create their coffees as well.
We ordered two lattes and two crepes — the florentine and the nutella. The coffee was pretty good, though it did take about 10 minutes to get it and I really wish they had more interesting options (house recipes and the like). The crepes are similar — just ok (bland and plain) and really wish they had more variety or more flair or interesting options.
Cons:
Wait
Expensive
Mediocre Food Options
As mentioned above, the food was just OK — I definitely didn’t feel that the price justified the quality. They are crepes, and simple ones at that. I would expect to pay maybe $ 5 -$ 7 for a crêpe, but their’s are much closer to $ 10. This is a hip and trendy place, but not in a hip and trendy neighborhood (yet) and so I felt the prices weren’t right.
Again, to be a trendy place, they should have some more interesting food options and recipes for their crêpe — not just a crêpe with some nutella on it.
Overall, it’s great to have a place like this in Nolensville, and they definitely have the quality part down. If they can just make it a little more of an original experience I’m sure they’ll be packed all the time.

Finally, Nolensville has not only a new coffee shop, but a great one at that. The coffee was delicious but unfortunately I didn’t get to try any crepes or sandwiches. The atmosphere was very nice, urban and chic. I could see myself getting a lot done on my laptop here. The only downside is that there isn’t much outside seating. A few in front and a picnic table in back. That just comes with this particular property though. I would love to go back, crepes are calling my name!

Great customer service! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I ordered the florentine crêpe with Cuban iced coffee. Both were tasty. The crêpe was filling but nothing to brag about. One of the gentleman was so nice as to grant my request for a side of Nutella. The ambiance here is pretty chill with a hipster feel. I’d come here again and try one of the sweet crepes. I will say that I thought the crepes were a little over priced as well as my drink. My totally meal was around $ 15.

I stumbled upon Red Bicycle during a recent trip to Nashville thanks to Unilocal and decided to give it a try. Arriving after the breakfast rush and on the cusp of the lunch crowd, my service was reasonably attentive and fast. As more customers stopped by, the place took on a Cheers vibe with employees greeting several customers by name.
I ordered a Mexi crêpe (egg, chorizo, salsa, sour cream) and a hot chocolate. I found it a bit odd that while my food was brought to my table, silverware was not (forcing me to get up to grab my own flatware and napkins). This little service quirk aside, the crêpe was tasty and surprisingly large — certainly large enough to split between two people. An extra side of salsa for this Texan would have been a welcomed addition.
Like other reviewers noted, the place has a hipster vibe with seating and tables made from reclaimed wooden pallets with an overall unfinished, industrial look. Ample parking is available behind the store front so skip trying to find street parking.

I’ve tried to give this place a chance 3 or 4 times. My experience really varied based on who was working there.
The first time I went I ordered a drip coffee and a breakfast crêpe. I took a sip of my coffee black, and it was not hot at all. I asked if there was a way to heat it up and the girl working was very accommodating. She poured out my coffee and filled the mug with hot water, to heat the mug, and then poured me another cup. Still not very hot but it was better.
I waited a total of 30 minutes to get my crêpe, which I felt was kind of ridiculous, but I wasn’t in a hurry and the crêpe was pretty good. I should also note that there were only 2 other customers in the store… 30 min wait?
The second time I returned I ordered an Americano, and a Mexi crêpe to go, and waited 25 minutes for it. There were two guys working that were talking the entire time to eachother and would talk to customers only when they walked up and ordered… After finally receiving my crêpe 25 minutes later, I asked the worker if my Americano was done… He told me he didn’t remember me ordering one. I showed him my receipt and he said «oh ok, I’ll have it ready in a few minutes». This experience took 30 minutes. Americano was good.
Now I know it sounds like I’m ranting, but I want so badly for this place to be awesome… It’s a great location in an area where there are NO good coffee shops.
I go back a third time…
This time I order an Americano, and I ask the «crêpe master» :) about how long it will take for my crêpe. He says it should take about 5 – 10 min. I have somewhere to be again, but I order one after he tells me it won’t take long. After 15 minutes of waiting I looked back into the kitchen and noticed him playing with the sink hose, and i started wondering what was going on??? I made eye contact with him and then he comes over to me and said he had just received my order for the crêpe and he was really sorry… I’m not entirely sure how this happened, because I had told him directly I would be ordering one. I finally just asked him for a refund, and had mentioned I’ve had to wait this long the past two times I’ve been there.
He was very nice about it and refunded me, and told me I could get a free one next time I came in…
I think this place has a TON of potential, but many of the workers need to be respectful of customers’ time. I’m not one who cares about people goofing around on the job a little bit, but if it begins to affect speed and quality of service, I don’t want to come back.
I’ll probably come back because it’s so convenient, but I really hope the staff can be a little more on the ball.

I was excited to find another crêpe and coffee place to check out around town but Red Bicycle was really more of a letdown for my expectations. I parked in the back of the building and lets just say if you are in heels try to find a different parking spot and go through the front because it was a delicate walking experience in the rain in heels. The décor… as apparently 99% of coffee places in Nashville are… was very hipster. Not knocking the décor because it was nice enough but it wasn’t unique at all and the place needs to work on ventilation because it was stuffy with such a strong food smell I walked out feeling like i need to change my clothes because I smelled like the restaurant.
I visited for lunch so I wanted something on the savory vs sweet side and the worker recommended the maple bacon crêpe so I went with that since he said it was very popular. Can’t say I understand why it is popular because it literally was 90% bacon and some cheese overloaded with maple syrup drizzle on top. The bacon was mostly soggy and the maple syrup made it too sweet but the two flavors together alone was boring and i felt disappointed with every bite.
I have this thing where I’m trying as many coffee places around town as possible so I ordered a coffee to go. I got whatever the drip coffee of the day was and it was fine but considering this isn’t an area of town I live in and the crêpe was unimpressive, the coffee wasn’t good enough to make me want to return.

This. Place! So excited it’s not far from my house! I was a fan of Woodbine coffee and was bummed to see it go out, but was pretty excited to see that Red Bicycle would be taking its spot. My husband and I decided to have a breakfast meeting there and was so happy we did! We got there around 8:30 on a Saturday morning and there was no one there. It made me a little nervous, I really want them to do well and stay! By the time we left about an hour later, the place was packed! Glad to see so much business!
Now on to the best part, the food!!! I went safe the first time, just got the basic crêpe with strawberries and a cuban. Both were fantastic! My husband got the breakfast bagel sandwich, it looked incredible. The problem for me is that I hate eggs so I couldn’t take a bite. I almost did though, that’s how good the sandwich looked. The person we were meeting with got the florentine crêpe and it too, looked amazing! My cuban was pretty prepared, so much so that I had to text my sister who is a cuban fanatic to tell her she had to try this one!
The next time we went I decided to live a little and get the nutella crêpe. Now, usually I’m not a huge fan of nutella… I know… I’m sorry… but the nutella crêpe… daaaaang!!! I will always be getting this one! It’s delicious, especially when you add strawberries! Again, I went for the cuban, how could I not?!
I will be making this our meeting spot from now on! It’s perfect, I get good food and coffee plus be productive at a meeting!

A great new addition to the Woodbine-​Glencliff neighborhood. Red Bicycle does a wonderful variety of savory and sweet crepes and also features coffee brewed on two auto chemexes and your traditional espresso. The shop has a nice amount of two person tables, bench seating, and a about six stools in the middle of the shop. They also offer paninis, salads, and a few muffins and scones. Stick with the crepes. You’ll be glad you did. Coffee and espresso were both really nice. The staff is pleasant. Well done Red Bicycle.
Update: seems the food delivery has suffered. Hope they get it back