Caffeine_n_machine opened on Main Street last week, only to be swamped by calls from motorcycle and car clubs looking to book the venue.

Caffeine_n_machine co-owners Nick and Megan Hawtin found their venture - which featured a vintage bike and car display - had already captured the imaginations of coffee, bike and car lovers.

Mr Hawtin said the concept had been in the pipeline for about a decade.

"We've collected cars and motorbikes for years; I repair catering equipment," he said.

"We decided to merge the two and Megan is very good with food."

Having lived in the region for the past 20 years, the couple established their cafe and bakery in the historic Ken Jasper car yard, previously occupied by Rutherglen Provedore.

Mr Hawtin said they did their own shop fit-out during the past three months.

"Everything is repurposed; we've used things like second-hand tin," Mr Hawtin said.

"We used our own skills and built it on a shoestring budget."

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Mr Hawtin said their bakery made block loaves, pies, doughnuts and sweet treats.

"Our baker has been in the game for 40 years," he said.

"He makes bread for the town and runs his own show; we don't dictate to him."

Aside from themselves, the couple employs six others at this stage.

Mr Hawtin said their clientele changed throughout the day.

"We're catering for tradies early in the morning, then it flips at 9am to locals and tourists," Mr Hawtin said.

"And we've become a mecca for motorcycle riders too."

Rutherglen Radler E-bike Hire also has a presence at the cafe.

Mr Hawtin said they had two bike benches on the premises.

"We'd encourage people to bring their bike down and do a bit of work at the benches," he said.

"We've got hot cinnamon doughnuts and gourmet hot dogs."

The cafe, which offers Merchant Coffee Roasters blends, opens seven days, 6.30am to 5pm.

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