No cycle ride is complete without a coffee stop, or perhaps a tasty lunch.
em’s Bistro, near Carlton, offers a delicious menu with hot and cold drinks, tasty cakes, plus bacon baps, sausage baps, vegan sausage baps and other seasonal menu items available.
There are plenty of Sheffield bike stands available to store your cycle. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, plus a takeaway option.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm.
Don’t just take our word for it: we’re very proud that em’s Bistro was named ‘Cafe of the Year’ by Brixworth Velo Cycling Club.
Ouse Valley Cycle Map
Where to find em’s Bistro: cycling nearby
em’s Bistro can be found at Emmaus Village Carlton, in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside: School Lane, Carlton, MK43 7LQ
The popular Ouse Valley Cycle Route passes only a 6 minute cycle ride away. This lovely 16 mile ride through Bedfordshire’s Ouse Valley visits several delightful limestone villages and offers splendid views over the River Ouse. Download the Ouse Valley Cycle Route map.
You can also download this useful map of Rural Bedfordshire Cycle Routes produced by Bedford Borough Council, to plan more local cycling adventures.
We have great low cost bikes for sale!
We have a fantastic range of bikes for both children and adults on sale in our Home Store. All have been lovingly and expertly serviced and repaired by our team of dedicated volunteers, who keep the wheels turning in our bicycle workshop,
Why pay enormous prices for your child’s bike, which they quickly grow out of, when you can snap up a great secondhand bike which has been checked and made roadworthy and suitable for selling by our team?
Come in and have a browse and save pounds in the process.
Charity shopping village
During your visit, be sure to also check out the on-site Bric a Brac and Boutique charity shops for some quality secondhand bargains.
All money raised at em’s Bistro and the Emmaus Village Carlton charity shops helps us continue to support people who have experienced homelessness.