Heritage Bicycles

Category:	Bicycle Store
Address:	2959 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Phone:	+1 773-245-3005
Site:	heritagebicycles.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	7AM–7PM 7AM–7PM 7AM–7PM 7AM–7PM 7AM–7PM 7AM–7PM 7AM–7PM

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Benjamin Hillson

This shops poor service almost had me killed. I dropped a bike off for a complete tear-down, paint, & rebuild in early December which they promote on their website as being a 4 - 6 week procedure. During the process they misplaced my bike fork, applied the wrong paint color (which then needed re-paint), and made false promises about when the work would be finished over and over again. During this whole process management was evasive and would not return my calls. I had to go into the shop time and time again to talk to someone. It took over 3 months to finally get my bike back from their shop and without me even putting 20 miles on it after it was in Heritages hands the steering tube split in two WHILE I WAS RIDING (see photo). I could have seriously been injured! Now I am having another shop install a new fork and headset. So much money and time wasted with these guys who turned a personal project into a nightmare. Needless to say my bike is not what I was hoping for as I trusted Heritage to paint my frame and fork and rebuild my bike but I ended up getting a complete mess. Seriously, go somewhere else.

Brian Barkley

I’ve been just about a daily customer since Heritage opened its doors in 2011. My son has also been drinking decaf Heritage Coffee since he was 7-years-old, and there is no end to this coffee-drinking in sight! In 2012, I bought two bikes from Mike for my wife and me. We had 9-years-old twins at that time. Those Heritage Bicycles were the beginning of regular bike riding adventures that today our whole family enjoys. Then, Mike started outdoor summer movie nights, which have become one of our family’s and the neighborhood’s highlighted traditions. This began in a Chicago alley that somehow feels like home when we watch movies together. In the fall, Heritage hosted World Series viewing parties that were awesome! It felt like hundreds of people gathered to cheer on the Cubs together. Mike and Heritage have ignited the old-school neighborhood feel, and we cherish being a part of it! Thanks a lot! We are looking forward to many more great times. p.s. The coffee is delicious too!

Matt Bosman

Heritage is a perfect blend of coffee shop and bike shop. The atmosphere is relaxed if you want to just hang out and have a drink. The big tables and chairs are perfect if you need to get some work done too. The bike mechanics are extremely knowledgeable and helpful for all your bike needs. If you have a full blown race machine they can take care of you but will also work on your daily commuter too. Its hard to find a non pretentious shop where you can relax and chat with the staff and not feel intimidated. Heritage is it! One other thing that sets them apart from every other shop in town is their convenient hours. If you want you can drop your bike off as early as 7am which works perfect if you work non standard hours and can pick up all the way until 7 at night. Stop by and check it out you wont be disappointed.

Geoff Rowe

I travel to Chicago from southern California about 2-3 times a year for business and family reasons. Knowing what a coffee fanatic I am a family member suggested that I give Heritage a try and Im more than delighted that I did. I love to grab a coffee and a pastry and watch the world go by, and this a an amazing place to do all three of those things. Its always warm and welcoming and there is a constant buzz and bustle of people working on laptops, having ad hoc meetings and watching the bike maintenance and assembly going on. I also love to browse the store and usually find about 5 things I never knew I needed. I also think I have every tee-shirt they have ever produced!

Terri Bossons

Just the loveliest and most adorable coffee shop in town. The people that work there are so friendly and the environment makes you just want to curl up with a book for the rest of the day. Every time I go there, theres a part of me that wishes I worked in an environment like this. So cute. The bike shop workers are phenomenal. They helped me out with an issue I had on my bike and couldnt have been more friendly. I felt extremely welcomed and felt as though wanted my return business. A shame the bike rack couldnt be assembled as I had hoped, but in the future Ill do all my bike business with them. Great coffee and delicious soups.

Evan Jahn

Heritage is not just a coffee and bike shop. It is a great coffee place, that also happens to have a full service shop that can fix anything for your commuter and race bike. Great atmosphere that allows for indulging in two vices, coffee and bikes, with tons of unique accessories, delicious pastries, sandwiches, and bike culture! Ben and his team take the time to figure out whats wrong, communicate it clearly, develop a plan of resolution and estimated cost. The bike wash is a game changer in the sloppy shoulder seasons to keep your ride looking great and reducing the service intervals.

Leslie G

Heritage is an all in one shop if you are a coffee drinker and a bicylist. The staff is warm and knowledgable of coffee but also about how to fix your bike. They even offer you a cup of coffee with the price of your tune up! If you are looking for the kind of place to come study, catch up on news or have a flat tire, this is your cafe. Its location is a little off the beaten path but a great location if you are a biker on the north side. The owners stop in frequently and always make people feel welcome. I highly recommend this coffee shop if you live in or around Lakeview.

Tina G

I had the best experience with Joe! I called on a Sunday wanting a kick stand for a kids bike. He was so courteous on the phone. He put me at ease saying it comes a standard size and he cuts it down to the right size. I came in immediately and he had it done so fast maybe 10 minutes. My husband mentioned to him he needs bike to go faster cause our kid is peddling too much. He changed something else on the bike think something with gears and now my daughter goes way faster. Total time was less than 30 minutes. He was fabulous and I strongly recommend.

Brian Johnson

Ive been here twice to get my bike serviced. Once to get a tune up and once to get a flat fixed. Each time I had a problem with my bike immediately after. It could have just been unlucky for me because they seem to know what theyre talking about but for how much more expensive it is compared to other places Ive been, I shouldnt expect any problems. Also its 5 dollars for a medium coffee like what...? Only reason Id ever go here is because they open earlier than other shops nearby

Sarahlynn Pablo

They always made me feel at home, at a time when I needed one. You folks new at freelancing know what I mean. The space is well appointed (think Pottery Barn) and the baristas and staff are super nice and friendly. The drinks are good, and they also have sandwiches and little bites from local shops. And they have the neatest bike gear. Come summer theyll have the furniture out in the parking spots just out front again, I hope. A fantastic place to stop if youre biking on Lincoln.