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Flying Squirrel Motorcycle Cafe in Leslieville is a one-of-a-kind, multipurpose space for motorcycle lovers and more.

Formerly an auto shop and gas station, the property was transformed into a bike storage space and members club for riders.

Passing through the outdoor sidewalk patio, a lofty, industrial space is accessible through a side door.

Pops of primary colours transform the recently remodelled cafe's interior. In the window is a featured motorcycle and encased in a glass enclosure is a gift shop with motorcycle-related goods.

Through the second door along the side of the building is a swanky members lounge—decked out with a bar, huge flat screen TV, vintage telephone booth and collection of motorcycle-themed art.

Through a tall wooden archway is the storage room. Dozens of bikes are parked in the converted garage.

Apart from functioning as a place for members to store their bikes, Godfrey says they have held small concerts and parties in there in the past. Connected to the storage room is a street-facing trendy Barber Shop.

Owner Caullyn Godfrey says "There's no other cafe in the city that offers seasonal motorcycle storage, a great place to hang out, [the ability to] have your birthday party in the members lounge and have a nice sandwich and a coffee." Each of the spaces under Flying Squirrel's roof is building a tight-knit community in the heart of trendy Leslieville. "We are a people business. Having the ability to feed people and create a fun environment is a big part of why we do things," says Godfrey.

This sense of community extends beyond just Toronto's motorcycle community. "We do community rides where the moto community comes in, but we also have kids in strollers coming in to eat ice cream,” Godfrey adds.

Flying Squirrel Motorcycle Cafe is a fun, multi-faceted locale for all—bikers and beyond. Anyone, motorcyclist or not, can come in and order a cup of coffee or a tasty treat. We invite you to join us at The Flying Squirrel Motorcycle Co and jam with us!

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Content is paraphased from article written by Daisy Woelfling, Blog TO