These men turned their passion for motorcycles into bustling new Toronto cafe

A new spot for caffeine lovers and motor enthusiasts alike has opened its doors in Toronto, which combines the thrill of vintage motorcycles with the warmth of a local coffee shop.

Three Horses Cafe Speed Shop officially opened its doors in July 2024 and has since grown to be a staple for those with a passion for classic cars, bikes, and high-quality coffee.

The shop is the product of the three owners — Tyler Wyles, Tyler Power, and Nick Pilon — who united under the common goal of bringing the world of vintage motorsports and the craft of locally roasted coffee together.

“Our backgrounds are in community building, hospitality, design, and vintage motorcycle and car culture. In our world, gathering places look like wrenching in friends’ garages, vintage automotive shows, bike nights or simply meeting up for a really good cup of coffee as an excuse to fire up an old motorcycle,” Wyles told blogTO.

However, the trio noticed a gap in Toronto’s market, as there wasn’t one place that catered to both motor enthusiasts and coffee lovers authentically.

“We found it difficult to find a place to regularly gather that felt authentic to our interests, and our dream has been to create that place. A place for us, and a place for the local community that embodies a more accessible and welcoming side of motorcycle and car culture that is rooted in heritage, history, creativity, and connection, with a focus on crafting coffee with the same care and commitment.”

While the menu at Three Horses is ever-evolving, the focus, Wyles says, will always remain on the classics with proper techniques. The shop serves third-wave coffee from Back Road Coffee Roasters, which is committed to ethical and sustainable farming and sourcing practices.

Aside from serving up coffee and baked goods, the vintage motorsport hub features a curated selection of motorcycle gear, vintage clothing, and parts.

“The biggest challenge we faced was creating an environment rooted in authenticity that wholly appeals to coffee lovers and motor enthusiasts alike,” Wyles said.

The cafe also functions as a speed shop, offering a selection of helmets, and vintage motorsports apparel. You’ll also find parts and accessories for everything from early Harley Davidsons like Panheads and shovelheads to late model Evos, Sportsters, and twin-cam Dynas.

Beyond coffee, the shop aims to bring the community together through regular bike nights, ride events, classic car and hot rod drive-ins, and meetups.

They’ve also hosted community BBQ nights, Car & Coffee Mornings, poker runs, premiers for interesting films and documentaries related to the culture, and the Horses to Horses ride, where folks ride together to the Woodbine Racetrack.

“The response has been amazing. It’s been really encouraging to see people get what we’re doing here and we’ve built a solid community around the shop. It’s become a go-to spot for not only those who love motorcycles and vintage cars, but for those who love coffee, heritage fashion, and well-made things in general. Seeing regulars pop in every day and new faces that discover the shop has been the best part of it all,” Wyles said.

“Our goal is to deliver a genuine contribution to the culture and community. All the parts, motorcycle frames and motors you see adorning the shop are actually all pieces and artifacts from our own personal builds,” he added. 

“When we’re not working, we’re riding and wrenching, and we’re always excited to chat it if you’re willing to listen. Three Horses is a hub for connection, and at the end of the day, it’s about creating a place where people want to be, whether they ride or not.”

Three Horses Cafe Speed Shop is located at 1250 Dupont St.