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Take Five Espresso

Restaurant Bar Breakfast restaurant Espresso bar

👍👍 Really well executed oat flatwhite. Milk just a tiny bit too hot, otherwise would have taken first spot People often mention coffee, great, chocolate, staff, atmosphere, good, friendly, latte, love,


Address

Voldersstraat 10, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Website

www.take-five-espressobar.be

Contact

+32 9 311 44 96

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (951 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Monday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (46) great (11) chocolate (11) staff (11) atmosphere (11) good (10) friendly (10) latte (6) love (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Julien van der w. 6 months ago on Google • 837 reviews
    What a great place, great coffee and chocolate milk, a delicious & wide array of pastries. We tried the cheesecake which was so good, I wish they would add more cheesecake flavours honestly. Staff was also so friendly and the place had a great vibe. Definitely visit if you are in the area!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rui P. 3 months ago on Google • 105 reviews New
    Really well executed oat flatwhite. Milk just a tiny bit too hot, otherwise would have taken first spot
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Will S. 9 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    The overnight oats are excellent. Oats, chia, peanut butter (I think) and fresh fruit, perfect start to the day. Super friendly staff. Coffee is good but if you've time, eat here and get coffee at WAY a few doors down the road.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ericka B. 2 years ago on Google
    I had 5 cafés I wanted to visit in Ghent, due to timing I had to pick 2. Take Five was one of them and I’m absolutely happy with my choice. I ordered a flat white and my partner a Honduran slow coffee (aeropress). Both were great! The attention of the staff was great! And the music playing wooow! I need that playlist.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine W. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the coolest coffee shops in Ghent. Recommend the hot chocolate 11/10
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K 5 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    One of my all time favourite cafes when I go travelling!! Has a great jazzy vibe, quality coffee and some baked goods! Think they serve lunch too but I did not get to try!! Check it out. You won't be disappointed!! Love how in Belgium your coffee typically comes with a piece of chocolate or biscuit!! 🥰🥰
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Nuria P. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there for an iced latte and got an already-prepared shake with so much syrup I couldn't taste the coffee. The disappointment was four euros worth lol. The place was cute tho.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucas B. 6 years ago on Google
    A brght shining beacon of specialty coffee in a sea of under educated coffee patrons. Keep doing the good work of educating, and bringing the craft to the masses! Super original, yet familiar take on coffee. Definitely a good choice for the connoisseur and the laymen alike.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin F. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favourite coffee spots in Ghent. Excellent coffee and beautiful tiles. ❤️❤️ Was pretty packed and seems to be a popular coffee hub.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alfred A. 3 months ago on Google • 473 reviews New
    Nice cafe in the centre of Gent, it can get super busy here and prices are reasonable. The cappuccino here was yummy!

  • 4/5 Laura Grace S. 7 months ago on Google • 266 reviews
    Good ambiance and music throughout the shop. Plenty of seating. Very friendly waiters/waitresses. Good choices of non-dairy milk, no extra charge. The coffee is a more fruity and acidic roast, which is unfortunately not to my preference, however, it is one of the smoother fruity roasts and not too aggressively acidic.

  • 5/5 john g. 5 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Lovely small cafe. Coffee and cake were superb!! Dog friendly and welcoming staff.

  • 5/5 Valeria C. 3 months ago on Google • 64 reviews New
    A cozy spot to unwind. Cappuccino has rich form on top and matcha latte is surprisingly great! The nuts in the Tiramisu add layers of flavor and texture and I love it!

  • 2/5 Elif 7 months ago on Google
    My husband and I recently visited this coffee place with high hopes of enjoying a pleasant coffee break together. However, our experience left us more frustrated than refreshed, thanks to an encounter with an inattentive worker. As we entered the coffee shop, we took a moment to decide what we wanted and then patiently waited on what we thought was the right side of the counter. Little did we know that we were standing in the wrong spot. To our surprise, instead of giving us a friendly heads-up or guiding us to the correct place, the worker chose to simply ignore us. Even more perplexing was the fact that she saw us standing there before anyone else. Instead of acknowledging our presence, she decided to direct us to the end of the line, as if we had just arrived. It was a baffling and unnecessary inconvenience that left us feeling disrespected as customers. In the end, our visit to this coffee place was far from enjoyable. We expected a warm and welcoming atmosphere, but instead, we were met with indifference and incompetence. So we left with no coffee. Customer service should be a top priority in any establishment, and this experience fell far short of those expectations. In summary, our recent trip to this coffee place left us disappointed and frustrated. It's disheartening when simple courtesy and efficient service seem to be overlooked. We hope that the management can address these issues to ensure a more pleasant experience for all customers in the future

  • 5/5 Heather W. 7 months ago on Google
    Fabulous little coffee shop with great coffee, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. I'd highly recommend this place if you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere and really good coffee.

  • 5/5 Praveenkumar M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing hot dark chocolate and white chocolate. After the cold weather outside this was much needed.

  • 3/5 Yohan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool vibe etc and all the signs which indicate they know what they are talking about, but unfortunately when it comes to the crunch... The cofdee is average at best.

  • 5/5 Wouter De S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely coffee bar, best coffees of the city center. Sometimes a bit noisy & loud inside. Upstairs there's a lot of space as well! WiFi password: "Time-Out".

  • 5/5 Kris S. 11 months ago on Google
    The first ever hot chocolate I have in Gent was here at Take Five at Volderstraat in 2019. Cozy inside, love the hot choco, love the latte, love the atmosphere, love the jazz music inside and seeing barista busy making coffee while having hot chocolate is just a perfect activity without thinking. They are busy just like a game cooking crush. Long live take Five!

  • 5/5 Dani I. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent hot chocolate and citroen pie, coffee was pretty good too. Would definitely return for more 😉

  • 5/5 Mathilde F. 11 months ago on Google
    One of the best iced oat-milk latte I’ve ever had. We also bought a bag of their coffee beans and the coffee tastes absolutely amazing, even at home! The place itself is really well-located and beautiful, with big windows looking over the street. The staff were extremely kind as well. We will definitely come back whenever we’re back in Gent!

  • 5/5 Cole S. 10 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere with great coffee and food options. Fantastic cold brew, overnight oats, and bread basket. Dog friendly. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Алеся �. 1 year ago on Google
    April 09, we visited this coffee shop for the first time. We were pleasantly surprised by the barista, a pleasant and polite young man. Delicious coffee and latte. Now this coffee shop is our favorite. Nice atmosphere. Our sincere recommendation.

  • 5/5 sandra f. 2 years ago on Google
    This is where I get my Saturday morning coffee and cake while I wait for kid's class to finish! The staff is super friendly! The place is really pleasant, great music on, nice variety of coffee and tea and cakes. I haven't tried the brunch though!

  • 5/5 Michela T. 1 year ago on Google
    my favorite espresso bar in the world

  • 5/5 Rafael A. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a cappuccino, a chocolate chip cookie and a piece of merengue pie. All were extremely delicious 😊 Busy place, but the service was very nice 👍👌

  • 5/5 Yvette W. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious breakfast and tasty coffee in a cosy relaxed atmosphere with jazzy tunes playing in the background

  • 5/5 Yang 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, have very good coffee, recommend you to try the slow coffee. We had breakfast there, every ingredient is very fresh, stuffs are happy and friendly, really like it!

  • 5/5 Daniel T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Coffee here, lots of seats, there are upstairs seatings as well! There is also food serve here to enjoy your cup of coffee!!

  • 5/5 Phuonganh H. 2 years ago on Google
    Super friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere. Crowded on Sunday (probably everyday).

  • 5/5 Christopher G. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing coffee. We came here twice during our two days. The chocolate cake was so good too.

  • 4/5 Padmavati G. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place to spend time with friends. The staff is also good. Ordered cappuccinos and the service was quick. Would definitely recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Robin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee and really good atmosphere. Nice staff. Would go again.

  • 5/5 Ellen M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere! Food is terrific

  • 5/5 Sean C. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing spot for coffee or some breakfast, their flat whites hit the spot on when we visited on our Saturday morning

  • 3/5 Yulia L. 1 year ago on Google
    I was a bit disappointed of this place, because basically all spoons they brought with coffee or granola were not washed properly. Had food stuck, or some plague. I mean, guys, it is basic hygiene. Coffee and food are ok, but the questionable clearness ruined the mood.

  • 5/5 Sofia G. 1 year ago on Google
    Being south european my expectations with coffee are very hard to meet abroad. So I always come here because I usually regret trying new places. Good quality and very nice atmosphere as well

  • 5/5 Sean W. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, nice coffee. Whit hot chocolate is very nice!

  • 5/5 Mirna P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best coffee place in Gent and the best iced oat latte in the region. I love everything about this place - the vibe, the kind staff, the music...The only thing that needs to change asap is the ventilation on the upper floor which is pretty much non existent and makes it very difficult to breathe up there. Still, five stars!

  • 5/5 Aaron C. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent coffee, bread and jam.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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