The Bicycle Cafe at 5a in Belfast

A light but rich generous portion of carrot cake with my first proper coffee in months was a real treat. 5a’s popularity was evident by the huge queue, which they managed admirably. I wasn’t surprised - I’m a big fan of their sister venues.

Lovely coffee. Lovely staff. Totally saved our skins by helping us out in an emergency. Highly recommended

No podía creer algunos de los comentarios de esta cafetería. . .Sí, es pequeño, sí, es un poco más caro que la mayoría y sí, hay una razón por la que apenas puedes conseguir un asiento.He pensado en este lugar como uno de los mejores cafés del norte, el café es consistentemente excelente, el menú tiene algo para satisfacer a todos y el personal es eficiente, educado y conocedor.Gran lugar para aquellos que se preocupan por las pequeñas cosas.

Walked in to a overcomplicated small menu, only to order and be told half of the ingredients weren’t available. Overpriced for a measly breakfast which looked like it something you would get from Greggs for a few quid. Will never be back

¡Después de una agotadora mañana de compras navideñas con mi hijo pequeño, llamamos aquí para tomar un café y un babycino para él! Elegimos una tarta de crema pastelera para acompañar el café y luego decidimos sentarnos afuera y esperar ya que estaba muy ocupado por dentro.¡Imagínese la decepción del niño y mi propio horror cuando dejó caer su tarta de crema sobre el pavimento después de su primer mordisco!La servicial camarera reemplazó la tarta de crema de inmediato y rechazó el pago. Los deliciosos capuchinos llegaron con la 2ª crema pastelera y todo estaba bien. ¡Muchas gracias 5 A por ayudar a una mamá cansada!

Todo en este pequeño y pretencioso café es demasiado caro. El inodoro está en la cocina (no estoy seguro de cuál estaba más sucio cuando paseé por ... ¡el inodoro o la cocina!) Lo que me hizo sentir mal después de comer en el lugar. ¿Seguramente se trata de una violación de salud y seguridad?

Entré con un amigo durante el almuerzo, no había asientos ya que tanta gente estaba tomando café. Mi amigo pidió dos salchichas que costaron 2, pedí un bap de salchicha y me preguntaron si quería una o dos salchichas, dije dos. Me cobraron 4, no tenía nada en el bap, excepto dos salchichas y me costó 4, estafa. La próxima vez iré a la tienda de al lado.

Waiting for a take away coffee took ages and the coffee is dear. Some of the staff are hardly welcoming.

Very unfriendly staff - toilets were so dirty and you have to walk through the kitchen to get to them. It has put me off ever getting food from this place again

¡El cielo sin gluten! El café es increíble, la comida igualmente, pero el verdadero ganador para mí fue la fabulosa selección de postres increíbles sin gluten. A menudo voy a comprar una selección para cuando los amigos están llamando. Ambiente encantador y el personal es muy servicial! Lo único es que es muy pequeño, así que debes esperar que obtengas un asiento.

Price advertised for a peanut butter ball to takeaway is £1.50. Go to till, “that’s £2”. I stated it was advertised at £1.50. She explained the reason for the (25%) price hike was “sugar tax”. Interesting because it has only been introduced for fizzy drinks at this stage and will of course if introduced for chocolates and sweets will be a maximum of 20%. Just wanted to share the response given to me as I’d prefer the company to be more open and honest about their price rise. Won’t be back. I will get my sugar hit elsewhere!

Went to 5a today for a takeaway lunch and coffee , went for the Californian sandwich and a flat white . The coffee was nice but the sandwich bread was stale would have been at least 4 days old and cut far to thick . If your going to charge these premium prices then you have to produce a premium product won’t be returning for food anytime soon

Good coffee but poor presentation. (See picture as to how my flat white was presented). None the less traybakes were good.

Regularmente café desde aquí mientras estoy en el trabajo y los capuchinos son geniales (solían ser mejores, pero ahora hay nuevo personal así que no son como antes, pero aún así). El café es un poco caro para la cantidad que te dan pero es sabroso café así que puedo mirar más allá- también tienen un programa de fidelización, así que cada 10 de julio café es gratis o puedes conseguir 20 p en su café para utilizar su propia taza.

Firstly this place is absolutely tiny! It’s awkward when you first walk into the cramped space and the staff don’t acknowledge you. Generally found the staff all a bit more style over substance, with not a smile between them! Not sure what the actual set up is supposed to be but, after taking the lead from the couple in front of me, I queued for a menu, then sat down and read it and queued again to order.

Compró dos donuts y cafés (muy regular sabor y calidad), el precio llegó a 15 libras. 30 (o algo similar). Pago contactless no funcionaba, lo que me pareció extraño y la chica que me atendio fue corto y rápido sobre este. Registramos mi cuenta bancaria que noche a ver tenían cobraron £153 libras!

They serve lovely coffee and have a wide selection of home made treats. I would highly recommend the peanut butter balls. Friendly staff. We will be back again.

Good food, quick service, nice atmosphere & good coffee. Decor nice also. We will definitely be back.

Visited on the afternoon of 10/12/17 to experience the slowest service I've had in any Belfast coffee shop.

Great flat whites, really tasty granola, and some poached eggs with avocado on sourdough! Not much to dislike. We sat outside on a sunny Saturday and even the baby boy had a great time. Not forgetting the unusual but epic Pumpkin Snickerdoodle. Worth googling!-)

Una cafetería agradable con un buen café y sabrosas delicias recién horneadas y bocados para comer. Siempre me gusta vuelve, sobre todo para el brunch en un fin de semana. Es una pena que un sitio tan pequeño como es siempre un poco llena tratando de hacer un pedido o encontrar un lugar para sentarse en las horas punta, pero no me puedo quejar de la comida o el servicio que siempre ha sido excelente.

This place is so cosy and has the smoothest coffee. I'm not a coffee drinker but I would drink coffee here! Amazing food as well and it's in a lovely location.

Sin ser un habitual en 5 a; ya sea para el desayuno, el almuerzo o el café. El personal es siempre muy amable y la comida es increíble. 5 Un manejo para impresionar a diario como cada vez que voy hay nuevas ofertas especiales que...

He visitado 5 una con mi amiga y dos niños. Mi hijo menor (uno) accidentalmente rompió un plato y me sacó el azúcar envueltos individualmente desde el vacío bolsitas de jarabe de arce de estaño que fueron. Le pedí perdón al personal por el plato roto, sin embargo, fue seguido de la cafetería por el camarero que me abordadas en el camino de pie que él estaba en lo decepcionados que nos había dejado la mesa como él tenía otras mesas para limpiar. Me pidió disculpas varias veces más y se ofreció a pagar por el plato roto. Se rehusó dinero para la placa destaca que únicamente quería expresar su decepción. Me sentí sus acciones eran exagerados. El café proporciona sillas altas para bebés, sin embargo, es muy pequeño y el personal claramente no bienvenida niños. La calidad del café y la comida es buena, pero la actitud personal es equivocada que conduce a una experiencia completamente no disfrutamos. Tienen que esperar que algunas rupturas con el territorio y refugio dieron una disculpa y ofrece a sustituir la placa, no debería de haber hecho sentir tan pequeña. No hace falta decir que nunca volveré con mis hijos o sin.

When we complemented the barista on the custard tart, he confessed it was the real reason he worked there. We think he was only half joking. They are to die for. Everything else was good - scone, avo on toast and great coffee. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Disappointing brunch. Sourdough was burnt, eggs overdone and rubbery. Presentation poor. Used to love the brunch here but doubt il eat here again. Buns great however :) coffee good but used to be better also.

Excellent choice, freshly prepared, promptly served, delicious choice of croissants and cakes etc. Open early on Sunday, and frequently by people of all ages, not just cyclists. Also offers take away service. Easy parking both for bikes and cars. Outside area, can be heated if required.

Have loved this cafe for years but lately have had a lot of inconsistent service and quality of food. My croque Monsieur today was 4 times the normal size with bread that was so thickly sliced it was chewy. The ham and cheese inside was stone cold.

I have the pleasure of living near this wonderful little cafe. It isa gem and a great place ot call in for a quick coffee before a busy day at work. Don't get me wrong, its also brill for sitting in cause you get to experience the quirky decor. Always friendly, young staff. Such a trendy place in the heart of Stranmillis. 5A all the way (:

In here for breakfast this morning. Ordered poached eggs on toasted sour dough bread and a pot of tea. This came to £12.50. It arrived a short while later but we had to ask for the tea. The poached eggs were overdone, the whites of the eggs like rubber and had an extremely strong taste of vinegar. I appreciate vinegar is used by many chefs in the poaching process but these tasted of nothing but vinegar. We ate one but that was it. I complained and the owner/manager offered another breakfast. We asked for one egg and toast and it arrived without the vinegar taste but the egg white again like rubber. What was most annoying though was that not one member of staff nor the manager came near us to check if the replacement was okay or to apologise. Will not ever be back here due to the quality of the food and service.

Lovely atmosphere in this cosy cafe Cappuccino was smooth and scrumptious The whole experience was a nice start to my day I will be back Again as the toast was delicious ☕️

I live very close to 5a however I try and keep my trips to a minimum as I always end up getting some form of traybake....way too much temptation! After following the cafe on Instagram for weeks and seeing posts of their daily donuts every day for about 2 weeks, I finally went in and got one....probably the nicest donut I've ever had. I did not want it to end. Now I will want to go in every day! Food is always great in here, coffee is very strong but good...great local cafe to have.

Eaten here many times and every time the service is awful. Staff and so rude and obviously don't want to be there. Food is brilliant and coffee great. Today was in and staff so rude, my food came out 15 minutes after the people I was with and came with bacon which I hadn't ordered but was charged with. Just as well the food is fantastic

A small cafe in the bustling Stranmillis area of Belfast, Cafe is less than a 1min walk from Stranmillis University. Intimate cafe with a delicious array of tray bakes and creative meals. Air within the cafe was its only downfall, no air conditioning on during the time of my visit, very very warm! Meals are healthy, creative and delicious. Staff not the friendliest, however this unfriendly approach is made up for with the quality of food.Generally a great cafe that has almost it all, great food, great location, intimate, however staff friendliest let's it down, Will visit again.

Went here for coffee after a run with my friend. This is a my favourite coffee shop in Stranmillis, with selection of teas, coffees and beautiful home made pastries. Always a buzz about and friendly staff. It's perfect for sitting outside people watching as there are outdoor heaters and blankets. The perfect way to finish off a run/cycle/walk.

Such a cute place. I was there some time ago with a friend passing by. I'm quite the coffee lover and I must say it was a beautiful cup. My friend loved it too. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly.

Consistently good coffee for a quick stop off, cakes are divine, staff always friendly and welcoming within a small cosy atmosphere.

Lovely little cafe, creative menu options and delicious buns! Always busy so it can be hard to get a table but I can understand why!

Love this place ... Absolutely my favourite breakfast, lunch or tea/coffee stop ... Best in all of Belfast. Exceptional tray bake too!Bonus => dog friendly outdoor seating

Love this place so much. Quite small but oozing atmosphere. The food is top notch. Absolutely adore their chai tea latte. A must visit and even if you have a little pooch (water and dish provided for dogs too) you can still go and sit in comfort outside with a blanket and heater over head also in attendance!! A brilliant find!

Short and sweet this time! Lovely place the coffee is superb the staff are really friendly and accommodating excellent selection of tempting sweet things too. Try the amazeballs they are gluten free too which is nice. Lovely place close to the river Lagan androgen nice scenic walks also close to Botanic Gardens and the Museum give it a try if you are close you won't be disappointed.

It's too good. I keep telling myself that I'm going to go less often, make coffee in work and behave.Invariably I cave within a day and come back. The coffee is excellent, there's a great variety of delicious tray bakes and a limited by delicious breakfast and lunch menu every day.

What a great little place this is. My wife took me in here a couple of days ago as we came up to town to start our Christmas shopping, (yeah, I'm that well prepared!!!).It's so small I almost didn't see it and then when I did it looked like there were no seats to be had inside, but upon closer inspection there was a space for 2! It took us to go in to see that there was a small counter just inside the door behind the coffee machine with 2 high bar stool type seats to sit on. This really was making the best use of limited seating. So we ordered, I got an Americano and a croissant and my wife had a latte and fancy tray bake, (the exact type of which alludes me just now). Well, they were great, the croissant was fresh and the jam that came with it was amazing, it was definitely a cut above what you would expect from most places, I love it when a café goes the extra mile with the simple stuff and makes sure the produce is good across the range. The coffee (my main area of interest in most cafes) was excellent and very well flavoured and full bodied with the bitterness well controlled.My wife's latte and the tray bake were also excellent, the latte was well presented in a proper latte glass (something I've notice a few places have failed to do recently) and the tray bake was great, really great. Properly baked to give texture and flavour and not just rely on throwing a load of sugar in.Although the little bar counter we sat at was very small (almost a shelf) and close to the door, there was still enough space to set down everything we needed and not be jostled by other people coming and going through the front door. We were only in for a quick bite so it was Ok but I'd guess that if you were going at a more leisurely pace it might be a little difficult to remain comfortable. The other tables and seating arrangements looked fine though, and despite the size remained un cramped looking. It was wet outside, but weather permitting there are a few tables outside that would be a pleasure to sit I think. Finally the staff were lovely and very friendly. Overall the space albeit cosy when filled to a certain point just looses out that last star, but over all its 5 star food and service with just what would be seen as cosy for many may just be cramped for others.

Popped in here before a conference for a quick coffee and a scone. Person behind the counter was unapologetic that they had no scones or pastries first thing in the morning so I ended up with just a coffee, which was nothing special. It's a bit cramped and not the friendliest vibe from any of the staff to be honest so I left before I finished the coffee. A waste of time and money.

I live round the corner and decided to treat myself to breakfast, it was delicious. The staff are very friendly and it has a great ambiance.

Came to Belfast on a get away with my family. Our friend recommended this place! Lovely staff and delicious coffee and menu looked super appetizing.... thank you!!!

Called in for morning coffee. The place is small inside, but it has very friendly staff and a good atmosphere. I enjoyed the coffee and croissant. The place had a real mix of people in it and it was very relaxed. I will be back and would definitely recommend it.

This is a very good cafe.The food is excellent.Slightly expensive.also very small.But i would still go here for a snack.Open 8-9

If you overlook the slightly "off" staff, this place is great. Coffee is the richest in Belfast, and lovely if you like that sort of thing - which I certainly do. I went for breakfast with my Dad and had sourdough bread with avocado, mint, smoked salmon and poached eggs and it was really delicious. Worlds apart from the General Merchants, to which i ventured yesterday and was utterly disgusted. I have been on other occasions to 5a for sweet treats, and the PB balls are particularly delicious. I heard about the place through "Check out my buns" at St George's market, as the latter seem to provide 5a with some goods. I have recommended to many of my friends and family! Very small however, so if you go then don't be surprised if you have to sit outside (blankets provided ;))

This is one of my favourite coffee spots in Belfast, food is always amazing and love the atmosphere. Always busy place but you always get a seat after a 5 min wait. Staff are all pleasant and helpful. Don't be afraid to try there specials they might sound strange and have weird ingredients but they always taste great.

Had a lovely brunch date with a friend. Cosy cafe. Great food! Quite small though so you could struggle to get a seat! Would come back again for the corn fritters and avocado breakfast/brunch!!

In a similar fashion to its sister cafe The General Merchant, I found this one didn't match the hype.Agreed, it's cosy. Yes, it's in a great location but the food and service let it down.I meet a business colleague here for a quick lunch. We went early to be sure to get a seat and we did. It was a wet, cold day and the place was roasting hot and steamed up. I went for a sandwich that sounded very appealing but when it arrived it was flat and uninspiring and without any garnish. It tasted fine but nothing to write home about. I frequently see their posts on Facebook and it always looks really exciting and enticing but what I had didn't live up to my expectations. I'll try again because i'd really love it to blow me away.My only other criticism would be the abrupt blond waitress who seemed put out when I asked her if we order at the counter or at the table. A simple question.

Got a coffee, and ordered food and the chef came out looking like a sexy minion in a pair of dungerees looking apron. Asked for his number but immediately got shut down as he is previous married to a woman in the kitchen with lovely short hair. Would deff go back again. :)

Really great cafe if you want something a bit healthier and a bit different. My mum has to have gluten free so she was really pleased with the choice. I really like their salads- very tasty combinations.One thing to note is that it is very busy and quite cramped so be prepared to wait for a seat.

When I first heard that they were opening an artisan coffee shop around the corner from my house, I was excited to get down and give it a try. I wasn't disappointed.Located at the foot of the Lagan towpath, this café is perfectly located to sweep up those coming and going along the bank of the river lagan. 5A is therefore extremely busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings, but how busy this little café is testament to the quality of its coffee and food offering. Don't be afraid to queue for 5-10 minutes to get a seat, but I promise you it is worth it. The coffee is super, full of flavour, whatever blend/blends they use. Interestingly they only let very few of their staff operate the coffee machine, which in this case appears to lend to quality. They also offer a full range of teas, which I have also tried and enjoyed. In terms of food, they offer a small but beautiful range of homemade patisseries and tray bakes. I recommend the lemon polenta cake which is just amazing. Also on offer a tasty range of sandwiches and breakfast options. Again I recommend the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup for breakfast. There has been real thought put into the customers experience, which is evident in several ways. For example Heating lamps and blankets are offered outside in the autumn/winter. The presentation of all the coffee and food they provide- they use lovely crockery. There is also always great reading material.Seating is offered both inside, if you can get it, and outside, which is lovely under the sunshine when it is warm.They also do Bistro nights, closing the café for intimate private bookings.So at the end of my review , I should explain why I am only giving the café 4 out of 5, after I have waxed lyrical for the most part. The service. 90% of the time I have visited the staff have been great. At other times they have been quite rude, for example the time I asked for my loyalty card to be stamped and received a sigh and an eyebrow raise for my troubles. Or when I asked for a glass of water and the server simply pointed at the water jug in the corner. This is just one reviewers experience but as a fairly loyal customer I was disappointed Sorry to end on a slightly sour note. Overall 5A is a great place and I heartily recommend it.

Easily the best coffee in Belfast, great staff and fine music. Price for coffee is the same as any of the big chains but a thousand times nicer! Food looks great too, will be back again and again!

The brunch specials here are amazing! As are their selection of traybakes etc. Very small so can get busy. Friendly service. Slightly expensive, it cost nearly £30 for 2x brunch, 2x traybakes and 2 x coffee, but the quality of the food was worth it.

It's easy to tell how good this little cafe is by the fact that it is constantly busy. The coffee is the best in Belfast (along with Established Coffee on Hill Street), the atmosphere is always fantastic and the food is so delicious (even if the portions aren't big enough for me!) My only minor (very minor) issue is that you've taken your last drop of coffee and the cup and plate is swiped away from beneath you - I was with my grandparents last week and my cup was taken away even when they hadn't finished which irritates me slightly! Anyway, would highly recommend!

Small, busy, but worth the wait.My friends and I came here for brunch. Again the pancakes are a big hit, Nutella and banana special last week were my favourite! I think pretty much anything they serve would be delicious. I also tried one of the sandwiches during the week. MM mm, so nice.The coffee is beautiful, nice and strong. Perfect.Good location, just close to Cutters.Will definitely return and have recommended to others, outstanding food and service. Go, you won't regret it.

I love everything about 5a....except its usually too busy to get a table! The coffee is great and the sweet stuff to die for .....my fave guiness & chocolate cake

I visited '5A' with a local friend on a Saturday afternoon. From the moment you approach the small but "larger than life" eatery that it was gonna be an enjoyable experience. My friend and I both ordered coffee and carrot cake (delicious!). The staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. There were so many fantastic treats to choose from including lots for the gluten-frees and vegans out there. We sat outside when the weather was nice so best enjoyed during a dry spell!

Friendly staff, excellent coffee, great selection of treats to go along with it - all situated inside a beautifully decorated building. Salted Caramel Brownies are to die for!

I have often got take-away coffee here and enjoyed it. Sitting outside is pleasnt in the good weather, but the interior is very cramped.

Great for coffee, buns and hangover cures! Staff are fantastic and although it is small it has a great buzz and atmosphere. Relatively pricey but location, location, location!

Favorite coffee shop in Belfast perfect relaxing vide good music and coffee foods extremely good and healthy

I eat here on a Saturday or Sunday morning before taking the dog for a walk in botanic. I usually sit outside with Oscar (woof).For breakfast I have the bacon and pancakes and watch all the health fanatics run by. The coffee is deep and rich with loads of creme (foam) on top. It can get tight for space inside but there is seating outside with an infrared heater and blankets if it gets chilly. There is twice as much seating outside on a sunday when the greengrocers in closed.They have a big selection of buns and traybakes with some gluten free stuff too.Friendly staff and a relaxed Sunday morning atmosphere.

A sudden craving for pancakes brought us here after looking fruitlessly in the city centre and hearing this was a good place for them. We were not disappointed! We both ordered pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, the portion size was great and filled me right up and the food was lovely. I had a strawberry milkshake to wash it down and it was nice, creamy and flavoursome. The prices were good and the only real downside is the size, it's a small establishment so there's not an awful lot of space but it won't stop us going back as we enjoyed it so much.

This is a very small and eclectic place - almost twee! There are only a few tables inside but on good days there is a great area outside to sit and watch the world go by.Positives - fantastic coffee, good snacksNegatives - very small portions for scones and snacks with expensive BT9 prices. However - worth it for the location and view of Loughview Road.

We were advised to try this place out on our visit to Belfast…so glad we did. Although it is a very small place they worked efficiently! Coffee was fabulous and our meals were as well. Would highly recommend this to anyone living or visiting in the area.

My sister brought me to this cafe when I was visiting belfast as she loves it and is a regular customer. I could see why. I had pancakes with maple syrup and bacon and they were so tasty and well made. The coffee was delish and I brought home some of the peanut butter treats available. They were amazing. Staff were friendly too. Only bad thing is that it is quite small so I can imagine it being difficult to get a seat at times

Love this wee place. Its got a bit of a local Londan cafe feel about it. It serves good food and great coffee. Staff are always helpful and attendant whilst working in a very confined space. it is hard to get a seat most of the time but if me and 5 or 10 other ejits are prepared to sit out side with blankets round them all for a cup of coffee they are obviously doing something right. Top notch best in Belfast.

As a very fussy coffee lover and foodie, I often have to choose different spots for good coffee, OR good food, a spot to get some work down, OR a spot to meet friends. This place is one of the few that does it all for me. The simplified menu keeps their costs/waste down, but that has no negative affect on the product; almost always a well thought out special for Breakfast or Lunch. The food and coffee is as good (and as on trend) as the decor, no style over substance here!There is an overwhelming sense that, the folks here serve what they would want to eat, rather than simply what everyone else serves in Belfast. It is this hipster style confidence that ensures everything you get is delicious and full of character. Admittedly it may confuse and offend some with traditional tastes - not for the greasy spoon, panini and 'rabbit food' haters. Quirky, tasty, and well executed. A charming little place that is quickly becoming my favourite.

I wish we all had a local cafe like this!. Great coffee and treats, tasty breakfast options, earthy homemade soups, salads and rustic style daily specials that are adaptable for vegetarians, gluten free or vegan as well as the meat lover!. Simple and delicious and a delight on a sunny day to sit outside and soak up the rays and enjoy your food.

Visited for lunch on Monday with a friend. We sat at the window looking out on a charming outdoor patio which will be fantastic when weather is a little warmer. I enjoyed a trio of salads which were not your ordinary bog-standard but tasty chickpea, quinoa and bean and another which escapes me, accompanied by a thick slice of tasty homemade bread and tapinade. The flat white was just fab and really did the trick for me. Next time I will try one of the tempting gluten-free treats with it! I noticed there are evening meals too and it's BYOB.

Living around the corner, we were delighted to hear that we were going to get our first local café and have been regular patrons since it opened. We still enjoy visiting but the fact is that it has a great offering and has become very popular. However, it is small and, with that in mind, it begs a bit of common sense from people who demand the right to spend ages over a coffee or expect a wide range of restaurant-standard food. What they do, they do well – give them a break.

Average food, pretentious decor and ignorant staff.Takes advantage of being the only cafe in the area by being quite expensive but then serves very small portions.Overall there's nothing good I can say about the place.

This was previously a hidden gem but it has become increasingly difficult to get a seat. It's not hard to understand why. The coffee is gorgeous - creamy, rich, and not too bitter, with a big caffeine hit! The little foosties (esp the peanut butter balls!) are extremely moreish too and there's always plenty of gluten / dairy free and vegan stuff for those so inclined. I've sampled a couple of lunch dishes too and they were also VERY tasty, I wasn't expecting as much from such a small unassuming spot. Staff are very friendly too.

Had a flat white coffee and lunch at 5A today, excellent customer service. Great coffee. Fantastic food. They even have outside patio heaters! Well impressed.

Although I have been several times to this great cafe and love it I had to comment on the attitude of the staff on my most recent visit .... It is not a good thing when the staff basically ask you to move on when they think your time is up!! I have heard others comment on this but have only just experienced it myself and it does leave a bad taste !Don't spoil a lovely cafe with rude staff !

Stopped off for coffee this morning for the first time and I was extremely impressed by the cafe. The decor inside and out is amazing. Very modern and classy. The coffee was excellent and the seating outside comfortable. Staff were polite and efficient. I'll make a point of returning to try the food.

I love this place, and having worked in cafés all over the world for 10 years it's great to have this place just across the river!The staff are so friendly, coffee's best in the city and they have a smaller, but well selected good menu.These guys have thought of everything whether it is a good range of books, bicycle parking or treats for my dog.

I have read some great reviews about this place so decided to try it for lunch with my daughter. Since it was my first time in this place I didn’t know the format for ordering your food i.e. if you place your order first or your order is taken once seated. So I decided to take a set. Several members of staff saw me and made no attempt to ask was everything ok. It was towards the end of lunch time so the place was not busy. After a while I worked out the format. I would have left only my daughter wanted to stay. The lunch menu is limited in terms of what sandwiches are on offer - 4 to choose from. In fact the sandwich that I did order I was told there was none left. I decided on another sandwich, my daughter had a sausage roll and a drink. I had a coffee the bill totalled £10. The sandwich was heated up and was so dry and tasteless that I had to ask for some mayonnaise. It certainly was not value for money, the staff are so unfriendly and the place is definitely taking advantage of the fact that it is the only coffee shop around that area. One to miss!! There are better places to have a nice cup of coffee and a sandwich in stranmillus Village.

Tried this place for the first time today. It's great. They make great use of the space and it's a really funky place. Sat outside and made the most of the nice weather. Staff very friendly and helpful too. Would go back for sure.

Quite frankly, the Best Coffee in Belfast. Excellent food, great atmosphere, and friendly, attentive staff. The new benchmark, to which everywhere else should be compared to.

Yesterday my wife and I went to this ridiculously staged cafe and were completely blanked by the vain little girls behind the counter. Do not go, there are many other decent cafés in town. The coffee lacked flavour and the brownie was foul. The bikes on the walls look silly and as for the Smeg in the centre of the cafe, well what a sorry attempt to be trendy. Do not go.

Time and time again this place never fails to deliver on service, atmosphere, good food & coffee!!! If there is a glimpse of sun you can guarantee the outside tables to fill up too .... unusual for Belfast!!! Very good.

The very best coffee shop in Belfast - period. What a gem - the pastries, sandwiches, tray bakes, pain au chocolat, soup etc. are superb - how do they remain so consistently good with apparently so little effort? Many competitors huff ad puff but never achieve the standard set at 5A! And what a delight the staff are - even when they are overwhelmed with customers they smile and have time for everyone. The craic between staff and clients emphasizes the real neighborhood feel that the cafe has created in very short time - "In all of Belfast there is only one!" There are two downsides to all this good stuff:(i) the rest room can only be accessed through the kitchen(ii) it is so incredibly busy that getting a seat at peak times is extremely difficultHowever both of these gripes are due to the size of 5A and outside the control of its management. Congratulations to whoever spotted 5A as a potential cafe site!!!

This is a great wee spot, a relatively recent find for me. Although it is cosy and always busy, we have never failed to find a couple of seats for lunch. Sandwiches are really fantastic, usually a special and a standard vegi option too which I appreciate especially! The homemade soups and salads are lovely and varied and the cakes and traybakes look wonderful although I've always been too stuffed to sample any. I really like the decor, it gives it a unique character and atmosphere. The owners really have made the most of their wee space!

A friend introduced me to 5A last October and it's become my favourite coffee / lunch venue since .The cafe itself is really tiny which adds to it's charm however there are times when I've arrived and it's been full and have had to go somewhere else The coffee is excellent with lovely home made scones which are def the best in the area... The lunch menu shows that the owners have a passion for food and good flavours ..I've always enjoyed anything I've eaten Owners and staff are always friendly and pleasant Look forward to them expanding or opening another place soon !

I came on this by chance and enjoyed the coffee and a cake so much, I went straight back later for lunch. At last a cafe in Belfast which isn't a chain and offers something that little bit different. The pastries, cakes and scones lined up along the counter look very tempting. As someone who rejects a place on the strength of 'bad' scones I scored this place highly. The fruit scones looked like perfection. Great to see gluten free, wheat free and dairy free baked goods which aren't the 'sawdust' this usually implies. I had a blueberry sponge cake with my coffee and can vouch for that. Lovely! The coffee is good too but I agree with another reviewer that the cups are on the small side. Back later for lunch, I had their trio of salads. This included a variety of green salad leaves, balsamic reduction, pickled walnuts, goats cheese, strawberries, beetroot, a tapenade style paste and a hefty slice of wheaten bread. The broccoli and almond soup looked good too, as did the speciality bread sandwiches and filled rolls. I liked the healthy, home baked bias of the menu. They opened last September. Judging by the numbers packing it out today, they seem to have already carved out their niche. Just off Stranmillis roundabout, close to the embankment and with outdoor seating in place for good weather, come the better days this place will have queues forming.

For those that have to visit the US Consulate in Belfast it is out in the suburbs with nothing apparently around for miles and it is a pain if you are waiting for somebody who is in the Consulate. However you should go back to the main road turn left and then either catch a bus for 2 stops or walk 10 minutes to the roundabout. Turn right and you find this excellent little cafe. I just had coffee but was amazed to be given freshly ground decaff coffee instead of the usual sachets or even worse instant. It was delicious and the menu looked extremely inviting.

Friendly staff, excellent lunches especially soups and salads and delicious home baking - best florentines I have ever tasted. Only suggestion for change would be the coffee - it's great but the cups are far too small especially for the price - either get bigger mugs or offer free refills. The take- away portions are much bigger. Decor is quirky and I'm not sure it works, it just seems a little scruffy and the space is cramped but who cares when the food and the coffee are so good?

A nice little café with a good selection of quality pastries and a tasty looking lunch menu. Not really sure what they're going for with the décor...kind of similar to lots of places with vintage odds and ends about the place and a couple of bikes on the wall....maybe it's an attempt to be a bit "interesting" in a vintage, shabby chic kind of way like a lot of cafes in Belfast. But to honest the food and staff are so nice that they don't need all the unnecessary bike stuff. Hot chocolate and coffee were lovely....but hate it when sugar is left in open cups or tins on the table....it's so unhygienic! so my partner didn't put any in his coffee. Other than that can't fault the place.

I live just round the corner from this awesome coffee shop, just a few days before I had said to my friend the only thing we need on this corner is a coffee shop then up it popped. Perfect coffee at a average price. Buns cakes and biscuits are yummy also. Salad and sandwiches are delicious a. They also have a nice outside sitting area , which is great for the oh so necessary coffee/cigarette combo. Sometimes there are nice dogs to pet too, a nice meeting place for all walks of life.

Sadly expensive. The coffee is nice and a nice location, but for the rest, over priced... no change from £5 for a coffee and biscuit. The cake is very dry and portions too small. I at first was pleased to see the bicycle cafe open but after several visits i am under the impression they feel they have no competition close by and therefore they seem to think they can charge what they like.

This as-yet-unnamed place just opened across the street from us, and we absolutely love it. Cute, cosy interior with a couple bicycles on the wall, great coffee table books, lovely outdoor seating. Really feels like a little Brooklyn café in the heart of our little village. They have a lot of thoughtful touches; for example they have a bike rack outside when they are open so cyclists enjoying the Lagan Meadows can pop in on the way to/from/during a ride! The coffee is good, and the food pastries look delicious - I had a little chorizo quiche thing on Sunday and it was completely yum. Will comment as I try the other things!Really so glad this has opened up in our neighborhood.