The 5K Cafe

Honestly I can't believe I haven't written a review for this location yet!

It's a great coffee shop. The coffee options are all good. It never tastes burnt. Their desserts taste great and the sandwiches are awesome. All at a reasonable price.

The location is well themed and as its name suggests, it's a great place to start or end a 5k run.

Staff are great as well. Parking is ample. The only thing that's kind of funny is that if your not running or biking on the trail the spot is kind of a walkability nightmare.

Love this place! Great people, great sandwiches (especially that hot pepper grilled cheese), fabulous snacks (Aly Mae’s - say no more!). Such an asset to the trail and Bayer’s Lake!

Excellent spot! This is now my favourite coffee shop in HRM:) Great coffee, great food and great people! Their americano is absolutely top drawer ️

This is a sweet little café and good place to start, pause, or end your walk along the trails. I enjoyed a nice chai latté here before my walk today. There was enough space between tables for my little one in his car seat and our stroller, which I greatly appreciated.

Going to the 5k Cafe is one of our favourite activities in Halifax. Try biking from the start of the trail at Joseph Howe Superstore. It is a smooth and lovely ride and it is great for adventurous kids. Making this cafe the destination is so much fun. The folks at the 5k are welcoming and friendly. The coffee is organic and delicious.

Location is actually perfect for what surrounds it. No major restaurants or food venues. Sure there are 5ish minutes in Bayer's Lake but come on. Be serious there. It's close to the highway and hotels but stands alone as a place to park, get a coffee and go for a walk. The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff are great, my go to is a cinnamon bun. Mind you after getting 10k steps, sometimes a coffee is warranted or even a pastry. Around 3 pm on a Sunday it was busy as a beehive. Enjoy it.

Love this place. Beautiful cozy interior design. Friendly staff. Good coffee and food. They carry different coffee from local roasters in town.

I had walked up the Chain Lake Trail. And this cafe was in the perfect spot for a rest and a bite to eat. I was told they just opened in June of 2022, so they've been there for less than a year. The food is good! I had a little devil sandwich. It was spicy, but the worker informed me beforehand that it would have spice in it. I really enjoyed the atmosphere too! Great experience.
They had baked goods, too (cinnamon buns, cookies, etc.), and they also made a beautiful hot chocolate for me.