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Brooklyn Bike Doctor
2709 E 5th St #130A, Austin, TX 78702, United States
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Al
Review №1

Incredible experience. I went to Brooklyn Bike for regular maintenance was thoroughly impressed. Alex was clear and concise about what he was going to fix and the estimated cost.He took so much time with me and explained every step. Highly recommend for fast service and great customer service.

D
Review №2

My experience at Brooklyn Bike Doctor has been exceptional, so far. I brought my e-bike to Alex for a major overhaul, and he completed the work quickly, and he did quality work at that. Alex was great about communicating the status and eta on the repairs throughout the day. He also provided great value. On a funny note - when calling around about the repairs i needed done, one particular bike shop (not going to say who) referred my repair job to Alex at Brooklyn Bike Doctor, which is why i ended up going there. The rival shop tech said: if he cant fix it, it cant ve fixed,.. I was Sold at that point.

Je
Review №3

Alex at Brooklyn Bike Doctor was great.I’m not big on writing reviews, but I am writing this because the quality of his service was remarkable.I took in an old bike that I wanted to fix up to be usable again. Alex was honest, straightforward and transparent about costs up front. Repairs were done in a timely manner and costs were completely reasonable. He has you test ride before you leave to make sure the bike is riding and functioning properly- and has a guarantee where he will fix things related to his original work free of charge within 30 days.Definitely recommend and will use again for any future repair needs!

St
Review №4

My call was answered immediately and I was able to get my bike reassembled from shipping in under 2 hours. The gentleman was very helpful and showed me what could be done to improve my bike’s performance without pushing or pressuring for me to do so. I will take it back for the tune up it needs soon bc I appreciated his professionalism so much. :)

Ke
Review №5

Alex really knows his stuff. Very honest and if he cannot assist you he is always willing to give you suggestions.Alex has become a go to for me in a pinch! Highly recommended.

Ry
Review №6

Alex replaced my brake pads, fixed the oil on my hydraulic brakes, and fixed my gear-shifting problem on my electric bicycle in a very timely fashion at a very reasonable price. He even went above and beyond by giving suggestions on how to warm my brakes up to prevent it from squeaking. I strongly recommend that anyone whose bicycle needs some tune up to go to this place. I’d come here again if my bicycle needed anymore repairs.

Ae
Review №7

Amazing service. Bring in your bike and find out what’s going on with it, how much it will cost to repair and how long right away. He had the parts I needed and the repair took one day for two bikes. Also, the price was half of what I was quoted at another shop for one bike. Awesome. Thank you so much.

Ja
Review №8

Brooklyn bike Doctor. Best and fastest bike mechanic in Texas. He does all the work himself with speed, quality and guarantee..

Ad
Review №9

Alex is great. Hes always very helpful and his prices are very reasonable. One time, I needed help with my girlfriends tubeless tires. He helped me put some of the liquid in them and told me how to fix them in the future. He also gave me the little tool to take the valve core out. He didnt want to charge me anything for it, but I refused to leave without him taking at least a good tip.

Re
Review №10

I was in need of some repairs on my sons bike so I Googled bike repair near me. Little did I know that I would find an amazing place with great customer service that left me above and beyond satisfied. They were able to provide me with same-day service which made my son extremely happy to get his bike back right away. I highly recommend Brooklyn bike doctor to anyone in need of bike repair.

ni
Review №11

I typically work on my own bicycle because Im usually not satisfied with the quality of work nor customer service of most Austin bike shops. I stumbled across the Brooklyn Bike Doctor while running errands in East Austin. I went in to buy a couple of parts but was instantly pleased with the knowledge and friendly service of the stuff that I decided to leave my bike for parts installation. The work was completed the same day and the price was very reasonable. Most importantly, the Brooklyn crew treated me like a values customer. They were professional and friendly. Im looking forward to riding more and working on my bike less.

Ja
Review №12

Alex is on point ! I really appreciate your hard work and being such a honest person. Good luck with your shop. So glad to have met you. See you soon !

Da
Review №13

Amazing work on rear wheel 3 speed hub for my ebike. 1 year later and Im having a front tire built!

Tr
Review №14

This guy could definitely rub some people the wrong way with his no-nonsense attitude, but he gets work done quickly and effectively. Tough to find in this town.

Ga
Review №15

Called around 4:30 asking if I needed an appointment, he said no to just come on in before they close(6 pm). Got there around 5 and fixed my tire in under 15 minutes! Pointed out other issues on my bike and gave me a quote but I didn’t have time today. I will definitely come back again if I ever need anything else taken care of. 100% recommend.

Jo
Review №16

Alex was great. I dropped off a bike that needed some major repairs and Alex worked with me to find parts to fix it and get it road worthy. I definitely plan on getting all my bike repairs done here.

St
Review №17

Alex is a true bicycle doctor! He correctly diagnosed a long-standing ailment with my beloved Cannondale and then provided exactly what was needed for a speedy and complete recovery. In a town filled with excellent bike shops, Brooklyn Bike Doctor is now my favorite!

Jo
Review №18

Normally not one to leave reviews, but really appreciated the level of customer service. He knows his stuff and quickly diagnosed my bike and provided honest options as to how to proceed. Bike came out like new once finished and at a lower price than originally quoted. Bringing my other bike to get serviced soon!

Ak
Review №19

Alex is a consummate professional. He is an undeniable expert in all things bicycles and he is forthright too and will always do his best to give the best possible service.I wholeheartedly recommend Alex—Brooklyn Bike Doctor— for your bicycle set-up and repair needs—I will gladly continue to work with Alex for my bicycle repair needs too.

Ja
Review №20

This bike shop is in a convenient location for me. Alex, Brooklyn Bike Doctor, repaired and put new parts on my bike. Hes very responsive and knowledgeable. Turnaround was quick!

Ma
Review №21

Hands down the most knowledgeable and affordable bike repair/maintenance shop Ive experienced in my 33 years of bike riding in Austin. This guy wont try to up sell you on repairs you dont have to have. Very honest, exceptional work, and again, best value in town.

al
Review №22

I recently needed a tune up on my electric bike and an very happy with the results. It was timely and at a competitive price. I will definitely be taking my bikes here in the future!We also bought a bike for my wife and she loves it. Thanks again for the great service!

da
Review №23

I have a crummy second-hand mongoose that needed work. Alex was honest enough to tell me that the cost of repair given the value of the bike wasnt worth it. I appreciate that. I said do it anyway, please. Ill buy a better bike in a few years. I know hes accustomed to better bikes because every bike is better than mine. He gave me a quick assessment of what he would do based on my explanation of what I wanted. Gave me a quote and had it ready the next business day.. Very happy with the result. Would return and def recommend to a friend.

Me
Review №24

For my bike tune-up, I was impressed by the high quality and fast service provided by Alex.

Jo
Review №25

Brooklyn Bike Doc is awesome. The owner and master mechanic is a wealth of knowledge and does quality work. Great service and expert advice in all things bikes!

Ja
Review №26

Alex built a custom wheel for me and it was ready the next day, and that was with all custom length spokes.High quality work and super fast. My new favorite bike shop in Austin.

Ma
Review №27

Great owner and great location - I’ll be a regular here. Super quick and high quality turnaround on a last minute bike service. Thank you!!

Mo
Review №28

Great experience with Alex at Brooklyn Bike Doctor. Assembled a couple of bikes for me. He’s very knowledgeable, quick, and thoughtful about everything related to bikes. That’s a doctor for you.

Mi
Review №29

Alex was super efficient and helpful fixing and modifying my bike. I look forward to my next visit after a rack up hundreds of miles on the road. I highly recommend this bike shop!

An
Review №30

Super convenient shop! Its usually a quick in and out.

Se
Review №31

Fixed my bike quickly! No fuss, no muss. Would go back for repairs in the future.

Jo
Review №32

Unfortunately, there are no bike shops in Bastrop, TX (I know, crazy!). .. Luckily, however, Brooklyn Bike Doctor, Alex, was able to tune up bikes for both me and my girlfriend. Service was rendered quickly and both bike are riding smoothly!For extra cool points, we both happen to be transplants to the Austin area from Bushwick, Brooklyn... small world, I guess!!! :-)

Re
Review №33

This is my new bike doctor! Referred by an e-bike store, Alex at Brooklyn Bike Doctor quickly repaired one of my e-bike’s back tires while I was there walking in to have my other bike’s motor fixed. All done in less than 24 hours professionally for a great price. 5 Star bike repair.

Da
Review №34

From some giving him what I needed done (spokes for a wheel build) to them on my door was probably 4 days. Perfect threads on all spokes. Great bundle pricing! Texted back day of.

Ke
Review №35

Alex, was the best. I’m new to the bike community and didn’t make me feel like I’m and idiot. He fixed up my old bike and showed me all the old parts to prove why he replaced them. Very honest!! He has my business while I live in Austin.

JR
Review №36

Alex is so helpful, knowledgeable, honest and fast! I would trust him with all of my biking needs.

Ni
Review №37

What a great experience! Transported my bike from Austin, TX to Portland, OR. Brooklyn Bike Doctor made is very easy to stress free to do so. Would highly recommend.

Jo
Review №38

Alex is the best bike mechanic I have worked with in Austin. I have older Campagnolo 10 speed on my road bikes and most shops in Austin are clueless when it comes to working on Campy shifters. Alex diagnosed my shifting problem to a broken part in my right shift lever. He completely rebuilt the lever, replaced the broken part and had my bike back to me in 4 days. If you run Campagnolo you owe it to yourself to work with Alex — he is a true professional.

Jo
Review №39

Alex is extremely knowledgeable and a creative problem solver. He is professional, and takes care to provide quality service and products. The Austin cycling community is fortunate to have this talented bike mechanic and expert wheel builder here!

ea
Review №40

Had an easy time getting my brakes and cables changed. Alex showed me about how before the cables were cut too short, which would have caused problems

Be
Review №41

Assembled my bike quickly and for a decent price. Communication was good and overallprocess was easy.

Mi
Review №42

Having lived in Brooklyn myself for a while, and with many shops in Austin booked for longer than I would prefer to wait for, I decided to give Brooklyn Bike Doctor a shot.I ride an eighties 10-speed that needed some tuning up...Brooklyn Bike Doctor did not disappoint. I felt very comfortable throughout the process; turnaround and quality were top notch. Also, I was pleased with the friendly, professional advice about my rig. Next time I need work done, I will be coming back.

Ma
Review №43

I recently went to repair my bicycle that had not been used for a year, Mr. Alex did an excellent job fixing it and explaining the reasons I recommend it 100% this place is very safe and reliable

Ch
Review №44

Alex knows his stuff - I took my bike to two shops trying to figure out the issue before bringing it to him, and he turned it around overnight. It’s humming now.Highly recommended

Ed
Review №45

Got me fixed up and on my way quickly for a reasonable price. Appreciate his straightforwardness about what was wrong and what could be done to fix it. Will be using him again in the future!

TS
Review №46

Did great work on my bike. In and out the same day and very affordable. Will be going back!

Cl
Review №47

A great place to get your bike fixed right. It was done quickly and for the price I was quoted

Ke
Review №48

Took my bike in for a much needed tune up. Alex quickly had my ride sorted out at a reasonable price. Thanks!

Ta
Review №49

One of the issues with building custom electric bikes is trying to guess spoke length and gauge. BBD has saved my projects countless times when Ive guessed wrong. They send the to-spec spokes out crazy fast with perfect measurements. If you want spokes done right & ahead of schedule Brooklyn Bike Doctor is the place.

Ta
Review №50

I got a bike off of Amazon that was missing a piece and Alex fixed it up in a few hours. Super fast, quality service- highly recommend!

Ke
Review №51

Alex was absolutely fantastic! He tightened the spokes on my e-bike rim and straightened the axle as well. Not only that, he opened up on a Sunday to re-outfit my 2nd bike with a new chain and sprocket.I will be taking my bikes to the doctor from now on...

Jo
Review №52

I brought my bike in for service, and they took the time to make sure everything is in tip-top shape and that I was totally satisfied. Highly recommend!

Jo
Review №53

Brooklyn Bike Doctor knows his bikes! He provided excellent service and really went the extra mile in getting my road bike serviced. He even helped me get my bike trainer working! He should be your main bike service tech in Austin. Highly recommend.

Be
Review №54

Never been so pleased about a bike tune up than Brooklyn Bike Doctor. Very quick, honest, and informative. Fastest quality repairs in Austin, ide say.

Iz
Review №55

Fast legit service couldnt ask for anything better. Real nice and knowledgeable about his work!!

Ja
Review №56

Originally found Brooklyn Bike Doctor online and needed some help with a bike I was building. He met me, gave me a quote and finished work in 24 hours. Brought a wheel issue to him next, after other bike shops wanted a fortune and told me to replace them, and he did a fantastic job, even recommending (halfway through the work) a cheaper option. Can not recommend enough!

Kr
Review №57

Great service, he tried to give me the best price possible to fix my bike wheel, I appreciate his honestly when trying to diagnose my problem and how time oriented he was when I explain my situation.Will definitely be my first choice if my friends ever need help with their bikes

He
Review №58

Polite and efficient Men.Did fixe in 30 minutes.

Wi
Review №59

I had A great experience with Brooklyn Bike Doctor. I took It in to have a new fork put on as well has some new brake cable housings. It was done better than I expected And I got My bike back the next day. I will Definitely go back for other bike services in the future.

B
Review №60

Alex got my bike tuned up after it had been sitting out in the elements for a few years. Ordered all parts, gave me a reasonable quote, cleaned up parts that could be salvaged and got me back on the road in a few days time after taking possession of the bike. Definitely knowledgeable.

As
Review №61

Man he was very knowledgeable and was thoughtful about his repairs on my electrical bike! Would highly recommend him!!

Bu
Review №62

Alex is a top notch mechanic. He has built several bikes for me from the ground up and they have all turned out perfectly. He stands by his work and his rates are fair. I recommend his services.

Je
Review №63

Had a great experience with Brooklyn Bike Doctor! Quick turn around. Reasonably priced. Very knowledgeable! Will definitely use him again! Highly recommend!

Ro
Review №64

Had a great experience with the Brooklyn Bike Doctor. He assembled a new E-bike and gave tune-ups to two of my old bicycles. Quality work and a quick turnaround. I couldn’t ask for a better experience.

Ev
Review №65

Brought my bike in for a tuneup—Alex knows his stuff. Fixed all the problems I knew about and some I didn’t even notice with a very fast turnaround.

Fe
Review №66

Alex was very fast in my clean and tune up! Ill be going back 100%.

Ro
Review №67

Alex is a GREAT genuine person with professional expertise. Extra effort by Alex made sure I had the best possible tires at an affordable price for my odd bicycle !! Give Alex a try for your bicycle needs and I guarantee you Alex will be your go to for all your bicycle needs. Thank you Alex and welcome to Austin.

Ar
Review №68

Alex is a wonderful and professional bike doc!His knowledge and years of experience will solve any problem on any bike! Hes kind, honest, fair and reliable.If youre looking for a bike expert - look no further, Alex is your guy!!!

Sa
Review №69

Alex was prompt to return my calls and direct about what to fix and costs. Appreciate quick turnaround. Tuned up my wife’s bike and fixed her from gears and various other items. Recommend

Ry
Review №70

I needed a custom 24 Nexus 3 wheel built for my eBike. I dropped off the rim and hub that evening and picked up my perfect wheel the next morning. It came to $75 less than anyone else in town was asking. This guy is definitely a pro!

Ri
Review №71

Want to give a shout out to Alex, the owner of Brooklyn Bike Doctor who went above and beyond the call of duty last night.I needed a front hub motor laced into a rim on short notice. Alex managed my tight schedule and allowed me to hang out with him while he worked as I drove an hour to get there.I arrived at Brooklyn Bike Doctor at about 8:20 with the rim, motor and spokes that I had purchased elsewhere. While he would have installed the skinny (14 gauge) spokes that I brought with me, he strongly suggested that I use thicker ones that would be better equipped to handle the torque requirements of the motor. Im happy that I took his advice.It was amazing to watch this craftsman as he meticulously measured the hub motor and rim, computed the offset for the disk rotor and spoke length. Then he cut and threaded them all on a manual machine that he operated like someone who has been using it for 20 years, which coincidentally he has.The second half of the project consisted of installing and tightening the spokes and truing the wheel. Then he manually applied side loads to simulate riding and then trued it again. It was obvious that Alex was not going to let me or that wheel leave his shop unless he was satisfied it was perfect.When I finally dd leave, it was almost 11pm. Im confident that I could have gotten that level of service, or the friendly conversation, at any other bike shop in the City. Thank you Alex!

Ke
Review №72

Alex was very responsive with our bike repair “emergency”, priced fairly, and excellent quality work.

Er
Review №73

Great quick service! Welcome to Austin, fellow Brooklynite 🙌🏽

Ga
Review №74

Same day service and the bike is riding perfectly!

Ka
Review №75

Alex was on-time, professional and a kind soul that took the time to give instructions and pointers. Very helpful and put my bike together seemlessly.

Pe
Review №76

Super quick turnaround! Alex is easy to work with and his prices are very reasonable. Ill definitely be going back.

Ca
Review №77

There is an Eastern European man who is simply the rudest bike shop worker(or owner ) I’ve ever met. Seems like they don’t understand the friendly environment that usually rule bike shops. They should go check other shops out to see how fellow bikers treat each other.I walked in asking to use a 3mil hex key to tighten my seat. That was it. A 5 second fix. The guy told me in a very rude manner that he didn’t work for free and that this service would cost a whole $3.Instead of giving my money to these greedy shortsighted owners I went a couple blocks down and got this done... for free. Then I left a $3 tip to the guy who friendly let me borrow his tool.You can’t buy good vibes. And good vibes attract business. Good luck keeping this shop open.

J
Review №78

Great rebuild of vintage wheels. Fantastic work. Thanks!

Ma
Review №79

Did great work at a reasonable price and delivered earlier than promised. Definitely plan to use Bike Dr. again.

Da
Review №80

Fast turnaround. Great service and helpful advice and counsel. I’m a fan sure I’ll be back.

Ro
Review №81

Alex did a great job on my bike. I highly recommend him

sl
Review №82

Super good service here. Quick and reliable, I was treated professionally from the moment I walked in until after i paid and left. I’ll definitely come here again.

Th
Review №83

So glad I found this Service. Will be using time and again for all our bikes! Thanks again.

Ki
Review №84

I tacoed my front wheel in the middle of the COVID shutdown. The Brooklyn Bike Doctor (BBD) was the only one I could find and he fixed my wheel in no time. Amazingly, the wheel I never expected to be true is almost as true as the day it left factory. Then I tacoed another wheel. Bike Doctor fixed it too! And then he built me a custom wheel with the rim/hub/spokes I chose. And this wheel has stayed true despite all the abuse I put it through.BBD fixed bent derailleur hangers on two bikes, upgraded fork and drivetrain on my sons bike. He shortened excessively long shifter cables and my shifting is the best it has ever been.Im a regular customer, I am a big guy and I ride more aggressively than I should. I break things. But every time I pick up my bike from the Doctor it feels and runs as new. He is always professional, courteous, and responsive.I wholeheartedly recommend Brooklyn Bike Doctor! If you have a bike and you want to keep it in good shape - call the Doctor!

Mi
Review №85

Alex took care of my bike and had a quick turnaround. Friendly to work with and made accommodations during the COVID pandemic.

Ji
Review №86

The Brooklyn Bike Doctort is a Bike Friday dealer. I was looking to get a tweak on my Pocket Rocket and initially reached out via the info email on the Doctors website. Within 10min I had response which led to me deciding to go the next weekend. This is the first bike Ive had with disc brakes and I wanted some help on adjusting. I met Alex. I had done another tweak on my own and he assessed and felt they werent bad. I had about 1,000 mi on it so I decided to leave with him for a tune up. Picked up few days later and was and now few days and miles later, quite pleased. Great job! Alex is patient, does not push unnecessary needs and knows what hes doing and pricing very fair. I will definitely go back!

To
Review №87

Best bike shop in NYC hands down. The owner is knowledgeable, honest, and straight forward with what needs to be done with repairs. He has never over-charged me for repairs not needed, and I can guarantee my bike is in good hands when I take it in. I will not get my bike serviced anywhere else in the city, and happily refer all my cyclist friends to BK Bike Doctor.

Ka
Review №88

The guy working there with a Russian accent has a bad attitude. Whenever I’m there i feel unwelcome. Me and my husband fixed our inner tubes there many times but they always break within few days. Bad quality. It’s literally around the corner from my house, but i guess I’d rather walk few blocks now for a better service.

Al
Review №89

Expert bike doctor. Soooo nice and helpful. I’m so glad we visited him

An
Review №90

Service and repairs are done quickly, and always at a very fair price, less than larger shops charge. Alex has been taking care of my bikes for years, most recently he carefully packed and shipped two bikes for a tour in California and just now reassembled them on their return, and I couldnt be happier.

To
Review №91

I went in this morning to get my pedals removed, they just wouldnt budge when I tried myself at home without a stand. I was in a rush but I didnt even mention it. He quickly threw my bike up on the stand and I was done in under 5 minutes. He offered me some grease for free to save me buying a tube, but I bought the full tube because he was so fast.

Ma
Review №92

Hes an expert on high quality bikes including rare and vintage models- he has the tools necessary to do precise work - My bikes are expensive, classic models - Hes the only one I trust with them.

SG
Review №93

Precise, fast and really knows his stuff!

Ja
Review №94

Alex (bike doc) has built me 3 bikes and several sets of wheels, and has provided excellent service and instruction since I started going there in 2004. Dont be put off by his matter-of-fact attitude. Hes a stand-up dude!

Mi
Review №95

Im a bike commuter and I needed to have my tires changed and the brakes removed because I had switched to a fixed. The simple explanation couldnt have been more painful. He just didnt want my business... I did finally get him to do it, it wasnt cheap, but I now take my biking needs to Landmark.

Di
Review №96

Great guy, super fast

Jo
Review №97

This place is the real deal. Id ridden to work, picked up a slow leak, and was fully flat when I walked out, of course in a hurry to get somewhere on time. Didnt catch the guys name, but I presume hes the owner, and he had me back out the door in three minutes. $18.50 for tube and install, seems fair to me.Honestly I was more impressed with his demeanor. Ive never seen a mechanic like this guy (car, motorcycle, bicycle etc.) I only talked with while he was ringing me up, but hes competent, kind, and interested in what he does. He didnt come off like an affected hipster who want you to think hes cool first, and knowledgeable second, and he didnt come off like a salesman wanting to push parts, and he didnt come off like a know-it-all.FWIW, Im not a bike nut, and I dont understand why people exercise, so you might not find what you need in this shop if bike culture matters to you, or if you wear those funny jerseys (maybe he sells them, I didnt look). Im only a practical seasonal commuter, but Im serious about my bike as a tool. 15 miles round trip, rain or shine in the spring and fall, but deep winter and high summer are too much for me. And when I talked to this guy, I felt like there was an understanding. I know how silly that sounds, and I dont care. I liked this place a lot.As for reports of rudeness, I dont know. Its hard to take you guys seriously. Lets have a poll: sound off if you have worked at least one consecutive year of laboring at production, service or retail, *and* you think this guy was rude to you.Anyone? No?

Mi
Review №98

Great little shop, sad to see it close

gi
Review №99

Alex is a great bike mechanic and can fix and tweak your 6grand carbon race bik,e as well as your fifty bucks piece of junk, like no other in the neighbor. He has a great bike shop which looks and smells the way a bike store should look and smell. His prices are real and honest, and hes not willing to negotiate them - I guess this pisses off a of people paying 3 grand to rent a shoe box and looking to scrap a dollar here and there to buy lunch.

Be
Review №100

Hi, i laced the wheels up tonight and the spokes looked great. Well rolled threads and consistant lengths. Very much appreciated! I worked in a pro shop in upstate ny for 8 years when i was a teen/young adult and developed a love for all things classic cycling and wheel building was one of those things. I would strip wheels that had bad hubs for the rims and vice versa and frankenstein a wheel out of two or three bad ones. Taught me a lot. But i worked for a man who was big on not wasting stuff and appreciating the older stuff even once the new stuff had come out. That was what drew me to your shop. When i saw the cut piece of tube around each of the spoke sets as a rubber band it just made me smile. Thanks again for a smooth transaction and well done parts!

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  • Address:2709 E 5th St #130A, Austin, TX 78702, United States
  • Site:http://brooklynbikedoctor.com/
  • Phone:+1 512-537-9632
Categories
  • Bicycle repair shop
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  • Bicycle rental service
  • Bicycle Shop
Working hours
  • Monday:1–1:15AM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
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