Taking Gym Food to New Heights I've been a regular at 5.ATE Café for over two years, and the Climb & Dine event tonight finally pushed me to write this review. My son, our friends, and I tried everything on the menu -- and it was all fantastic. The pizza is always a standout, but the special pumpkin and burrata pizza they made for the event was truly unforgettable. Every dish was thoughtful and delicious, from the sliders to the PBJ taco, all served by a team that is always skilled, friendly, and clearly passionate about their craft. 5.ATE Café may be tucked inside a climbing gym, but the food is on a whole different level. Scratch-made sauces, homemade sourdough English muffin buns, and a consistently creative kitchen make this place a real treasure north of Houston. If you're climbing at inSPIRE or in the area, do yourself a favor and eat here. But honestly, even if you're far away or afraid of heights, it's worth the time and the drive! read more

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Nestled in an indoor rock climbing spot this is a true hidden gem! I have been wanting to try and finally made it over. They did not disappoint! The bread is yummmy the meat was great I will be back! read more

5 Ate Cafe - Shar-warma Burger - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

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Food: Burger and fries were surprisingly decent for being a cafe inside an indoor rock-climbing gym. 3 Stars Service: Friendly and fast. 5 Stars Ambiance: Inside an indoor rock-climbing gym. So it is a bit sweaty / musty in the air. 2 Stars Overall: 3 Stars read more

The burgers, side salad, sweet potato waffle fries and sandwiches are amazing. The Vietnamese coffee and strawberry matches lemonade is really good. Their coffee drinks are a bit milk heavy. read more

i was just searching the web for good burgers to eat around me and this place was listed as a go to place. well my wife and I stopped in and was a little nervous because of the rock climbing place was right next to it and I was concerned about people walking barefooted in front of me as I ate well that's just me. so I went ahead a ordered the basic burger and took the other vision out of my mind. the place to eat is small but we were there at around 2 so we had a place to eat. they have a good menu and the prices are reasonable. the burger came in and BAM good stuff. we will return for the pizza. the place was clean and even the restroom was clean. the service was good. if you looking for a different type of spot to eat we'll try this and the food will not disappoint you. read more

5 Ate Cafe - A burger with tomato slices, lettuce, and a beef patty, served with French fries and ketchup in the background. - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

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Service was great! Food was great! The cafe is inside the rock climbing gym so it's a little chaotic and noisy ambiance but not a big deal, personally. Will be coming back to try the pizza. I had the Italian sandwich and a side of sweet potato waffle fries. Husband got the Farm House burger salad. read more

I was looking for a place to dine in this area of town with a friend, and this popped up as an option. Thought I would try it out. Imagine my surprise when I arrived, to learn that this place is actually a small open cafe inside of a rock climbing facility. Despite that, we decided to stay and give it a try. The menu lists an array of burgers, sandwiches, and pizzas along with flavored teas. They're some unique and tasty sounding combinations. Also present is a coffee bar for your espresso needs. At the counter, I ordered a burger with goat cheese, arugula, bacon, and bacon jam. It sounded like an interesting combination. Went with the salad instead of fries for my side. You get a choice of either. The burger itself was pretty good though on the small size. The bun really stood out because it looked almost like a biscuit crossed with an English muffin. I realized they must make their buns out of bread they use for pizza dough. While on the denser side, it worked pretty well with the burger patty and toppings. The salad was fresh and light, similar to a Greek salad. It was kinda fun watching the climbers do their thing. While we were dining, several other patrons in office work attire came in and also ordered from the cafe to dine in, with little interest in the rock climbing. So I guess we're not the only ones who came here for the food. read more

5 Ate Cafe - A burger with a bun, lettuce, and possibly meat, served with a fresh salad of cherry tomatoes, lettuce, feta cheese, and a small cup of dressing or oil. - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

Why 3 stars? Because our food was okay but it's nice to have a legitimate restaurant inside of a rock climbing studio. --- --- --- Most rock climbing studios probably don't even have a cafe in them, and if they did, they certainly wouldn't be a destination restaurant. When we moved to the area, I bookmarked all highly rated restaurants in the area and this was one of them. It wasn't until I seriously considered going that I found out where it was located. So while I was pretty excited to eat from such a unique place, I was a bit disappointed that everything was fairly average. I ordered the farmhouse burger and my wife went with the Italian pizza. Neither was bad but neither was impressive enough for me to feel like I ever needed to visit again. Unless, of course, we are at the rock climbing studio and work up an appetite. read more

5 Ate Cafe - Farmhouse Burger - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

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It's been a little while since I've eaten here, and I happened to notice the Hueco Tanks burger this time. I'm a huge fan of green chiles, so I had to try it, and I'm so glad I did! I savored each bite! When I was done, I wished that I had another one ready to eat. Such an amazing burger! The crispy patty smothered in pepper jack cheese is just the start. Past that, the green chiles are perfectly placed and there are some other great things in there as well. One of the things that I'm generally not a fan of is the bun, bc it seems to be an afterthought to the burger, but this one was complimentary and delicious. It appeared to me to be a cornbread bun! I never would have thought to do that. Full disclosure: I declined the jalapeño ranch, because I don't do white and creamy, but if you do, I'm sure that it only enhances the flavor. If you haven't been to 5ate, and you love burgers as much as I do, please go there! The Huecos Tank burger is only one of the many amazing burgers (and other things) they have to eat read more

So, my first time was so good, I had to return ASAP! Burger overload, ready set go! I return a week or so later, same fabulous burger, same side salad filled with loads of fresh cheese & better than iceberg REAL nutritional lettuce. This time I try the balsamic dressing though, OH MY, talk about top notch restaurant quality bursting tangy, tart, sweet, flavor. Wow, I could just eat the dressing alone. Needless to say just like the first time I devoured every bite of that burger & salad. Just so satisfying. And this time I was able to meet a new server, Melanie, she was amazing & she's a Mel too, double plus. The cook which you can actually see from the ordering counter sends a nice smile from the back also. Pretty sure I'll be a new regular here! FYI don't forget your tip money, they deserve it. Excellent restaurant! read more

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Burger with a side of fries plus extra cost to change the type of fries. What did I get? 8 tater tots. 8. Is this really the size of a side plus the extra paid to upgrade the type of fry? I'm not usually the one to complain about portion sizes but this is quite a rip off. We all know very well the cost of potatoes and the cost of a bag of frozen potato. A tad cheap on their end. Also ordered sweet potato fries and this was more of what I expected the size of a side being. Chicken salad, wasn't expecting anything fancy here. Chicken wasn't dry so that's a perk. As for the quantity, I guess this is how they make money too. This looks like a salad I make at home on a daily and it cost me 1/8 the price. Granted I'm paying for it to be made for me and packaging supplies. Overall, the food wasn't bad, it was moreso the quantity to price ratio. I shouldn't have needed to spend $40 here to be satisfied for one meal. Especially if there was nothing special to it. I'm all about spending $25 on a fancy burger or $300 on tiny portions of fancy for but I'm not about spending a lot on an average Joe. read more

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Great burgers and sandwiches. Repeat several times and never disappointed. Tried a salad and still great. Only problem lm on a walker and was jealous of cliff climbers. If a miracle cure happens I will be climbing before I eat. read more

Very pleasantly surprised! We had some really great food and the kids loved watching everyone climb.

We have the rock climbing gym membership, and we grab a bite to eat here after our climbs regularly. Everything we have ordered from the menu has been awesome, and their pizza is by far the best in the area. My husband is a fan of the buffalo chicken and bacon with blue cheese, and I love the red, white, and green. My favorite burger so far is the classic. The use of housemade English muffins instead of traditional buns is the best. Fries are always nice and crispy. It's a small cafe, and service is always great. Ambiance is laid-back, and it's fun to observe other climbers while you eat. read more

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Awesome place great service great food. If you're looking for the normal food and flavors, this place is not for, however if you're looking for robust flavors, food seasoned perfectly with fresh herbs and ingredients the others will never use, this is the place for you. It's a little small but it packs a good p. Wow I forgot to hit send and post this months ago. Don't waste your time with this place, I don't know what happened but I just visited again on February 2, 2025, I ordered my favorite farmhouse burger and looks taste and presentation was very disappointing. After 20+ visits I can confirm that this was the last time. It was just that bad, that old cook knew what they were doing. NGB. read more

Yes, it is inside of a rock climbing gym. This place makes a mean burger! The farmhouse burger was made to perfection and was an explosion of flavors. Nothing was too overwhelming so it was great. I got the Cajun fries, I'd probably go with plain fries next time, because I couldn't finish them all with the seasoning on it due to how much the burger stuffed me. I got a pizza to go, WOW! You can taste the freshness of the pizza! All of the ingredients taste fresh! Even if you're not into rock climbing, visit the cafe like I did for lunch! It's worth it! read more

5 Ate Cafe - The farmhouse - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

We heard about this place from watching a review from The Daytripper. My husband and I made it out that way a couple weeks ago and it definitely lived up to the hype! We both got the Avocado Burger with Fries and they did not disappoint. The rock climbing wall was a bit odd to be inside of a café or is it the other way around??? We would probably try it out again one day if we're up in the area. read more

5 Ate Cafe - Avocado Burger & French Fries - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

Can't go wrong with the burgers on their homemade English muffin, pizza is delicious and the staff is incredibly kind! Great place for delicious food!! read more

Omg! Hamburger Gods! This is the place. Amazing! Will be coming back for sure! I'm new to the area the Rock climbing is so fun. I had no idea this place existed. I need to try pizza next! read more

Went to 5 Ate this past week. It truly is a hidden gem. Nestled inside a rock climbing facility. Perfect for working up an appetite. So I go in there and say "I heard you make really good burgers" and they responded with a smile and nodded to the trophies by the register. All right! So I ordered the Hueco Tanks and added fresh jalapeños. Man! This burger was so good. To say it hit the spot is not giving it credit. It hit all the spots. This burger was cooked perfectly. I washed it down with this awesome sweet ginger peach tea. Holy moly that was good too! The staff working behind the counter are all awesome! I'm coming back for more! Y'all gotta try this place. Come for the burger and do some bouldering too! read more

Love that this place is in my climbing gym. Super convenient and it always smells so good. I've been here twice so I'm doing a review to cover both experiences. Burgers ordered were farmhouse burger, rosemary ranch, mushroom, and kale. First thing I have to say is that the first time I came, the burgers were cooked nicely at a nice Medium: Juicy, little pink, just like I like them. The second time I came, they were dry, tough, and full on brown. I've only been twice so I don't know if this was an off-day or it's a hit or miss. That being said, I love the variety of burgers they offer as well as the variety of sides. There are tons to choose from and the burger toppings are all quite different. Even though the second time my burger was more done than I would like, it still was good due to the toppings being so good. Even the sides range from a house/greek salad fusion to sweet potato fries, regular fries, garlic fries, etc. Farmhouse and rosemary ranch (Monthly special) were the two better ones of the 4 but all the burgers are pretty good. I appreciate the large variety of sauces at their sauce bar: hot sauces, ketchup, mayo, mustard, sriracha ketchup, etc. Also, I appreciate how their side salad isn't just iceberg lettuce. It's a spring mix with feta cheese and cherry tomatoes. I will definitely be back and hope that I can get more experiences like my first, with the meat being juicy. But even with a bit overdone patty, the burger was quite tasty. Will re-review if I can constantly get that juicy patty consistently. read more

I help manage a big IT project nearby with 25 consultants from all over the US and, as their host, I finally convinced them to eat at a rock gym. They now go regularly while in town since the burgers and pizzas are 5/5 and they don't get guilty getting fat while watching people exercise. Glad I could spread the word. Keep it up, y'all. Even the teas are refreshing. Everything so well thought out. To clear my name, I did climb there twice and have a big climbing party once. read more

food, fun and friendly staff! These folks love climbing and they love Burgers! Things you love you tend to do well. I was a little doubtful when the burgers were served on a fresh baked sour dough english muffin but the healthier options available turned out to be even more delicious! read more

5 Ate Cafe - Shawarma Burger on a Honey Wheat wrap with garlic fries - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

Very upset! Upset at the fact that there is no other place that has pizza this good around here and their prices are a little on the high side, but not with the absence of value! UPSET THAT I HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO COME HERE! D**n garlic butter roasted kale burger melting all on my taste buds! (I'm pouting) That pizza is ridiculously good! read more

Burgers at 5ATE are worth the climb. The Farm House burger is now my go to. It's a beast and packed full of flavor. Inside you'll find a nice serving of slow roasted pork belly, "cafe sauce", pickles, sharp cheddar cheese, veggies, (and wait for it...) fried egg! For $14.07 (after tax), I thought it was a bit over priced, even with a small side salad, but that all changed after I bit into it. All the flavors complimented each other so well. The meat patty was tender and juicy, the pork belly was savory, the sauce was on point, and that egg... perfection. For gourmet burgers, 5ATE has it down. TIP: It's a really messy burger because of the fried egg. If you prefer not to have yolk leaking, you can ask for the egg to be fried medium hard. Service was great. The person behind the cash register was nice and polite. Everyone seemed like they were in a good mood which makes for a happier atmosphere. Did I forget to mention they are a rock climbing gym? Haha. I only came here for dinner so I haven't tried their walls yet but I plan on it! The wall climbing trails look endless and appear to range from beginners to experienced. This place is perfect for family or friends to hang out, eat, and rock climb. Check the age restrictions before taking any kids. read more

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All right when they said eat at inside of rock climbing gym. I really had my doubts. Looking at the reviews before I go again I had my doubts. I pull in the parking lot and walk through the gym and saw the cafe so is not hard to find. The place has limited spaces, so big parties is not a good idea. I ordered the mushroom burger and it was terrific. The bun is a bit different. Different in a good way. Sort like a English muffin but a bit softer. It is hard to describe, but the bun was good none the less. The burger was very juicy and delish. Also they have pizza for those of you want to something different other hamburgers. OK this place is yum and the staff top notch. I would go back and try more of the stuff. read more

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Great burger and fries - limited seating area in a food court like setting inside rock climbing gym

My boyfriend and I visited 5 Ate today after I did a search for burgers around here. I barely ever see such high ratings, so I knew I couldn't pass it up. He got a bacon burger, I got a classic. We also wanted to try the pizza since it was our first time. That and two waters came out to right about $30. Not bad at all. Of course the atmosphere is interesting; being able to eat next to the towering spires at the back of the building with nimble folks scrambling up and down the walls is cool! Food came out reasonably fast, about ten minutes. The burgers are juicy and flavorful, served on english muffin buns. The fries are made to order so they come out piping hot and seasoned well. The pizza is great! The sauce shines through and although it's floppy and you have to hold it with two hands, the ends of the crust are nice and crispy. But it simply isn't the best. I feel that you should reserve that 5 star mark for the restaurants you would eat at every day of the week, if given the chance. The bottom line is, I have had better pizza, and I have had better burgers. If someone were to say they wanted to do something fun and eat good food under the same roof, 5 Ate is at the top of my list. But if someone were to say they were jonesing for a pizza or a burger, 5 Ate wouldn't even come to mind. read more

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Had a burger, salad, and a black currant tea. Best burger on this side of the loop: all very fresh, burger perfectly cooked. Great service too! read more

5 Ate Cafe - Burger, side salad, and black currant tea...good stuff; and you can climb walls, if you're so inclined... most look kinda nervous... lol. - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

Really enjoyed trying this place. And no, I'm not a rock climber and you don't have to be either . I tried the Farmhouse burger and was in heaven. Fresh, moist burger topped with cheddar cheese, pork, and a fried egg... wasn't sure it sounded good, worried it would be too messy, but decided to throw caution to the wind and try it. This burger was a medley of Yum and try not to moan out loud cuz it's just so good. Yes it was messy, but worth every napkin for finger and hand clean up after eating every scrumptious bite. Can't wait to go back to try different burgers and fries! read more

5 Ate Cafe - Dripping good Farmhouse burger - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

Great burgers and interesting atmosphere. It's a rock climbing gym/cafe. I guess you should do the rock climbing before eating, if you're into that kind of thing. read more

Amazing burgers, and the sweet potato waffle fries were the best I've ever had. The bun for the burger is like a homemade biscuit it's delicious. read more

5 Ate Cafe - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

The burgers are kick a** no doubt #whoknew I'll be back I am sure of it because there's plenty more on the menu I must try read more

Don't let the size of their place fool you.... The taste of the food is huge!!!! It's located inside a rock wall entertainment center. Tried it because of all the great reviews. They did not disappoint!! The burgers were delicious and I loved the biscuit-like buns!! The sweet potato fries were to die for!!!! Highly recommend y'all try this place!! read more

Pretty legit burger spot in the most unusual place. You can't help but watch all the climbers while devouring a burger. I ordered the farmhouse and found it to be very flavorful with a house-made muffin (for the bun), a freshly ground angus beef patty (which was actually a few small rectangular chunks of beef), roasted pork belly, fried egg, white onion, lettuce, tomato and their special cafe sauce. It was quite delicious. I added a fry basket for $3, but if you want a smaller amount of fries, it's only $2 extra. The fries did not taste freshly cut, but they were still decent. Basically if you're craving a burger in the Spring area, you should definitely check this little café out (inside the rock gym) and experience their "gourmet" burgers. My only complaint is that the burger is a little on the small side, since I prefer my burgers to be around 1/2 lb or more. You will need to add a patty if you are hungry and want more beef ($4 more). They also have artisan pizzas, sandwiches, a salad and coffee type drinks if you don't want a burger. If you are a fan of hot sauces, they carry about 30 different hot sauce bottles behind the register that you can take to your table and add to whatever you like. I recommend the ghost pepper-habanero sauce that is made by Hot Line Products out of Spring, TX (to dip your fries in since the fries are a bit starchy). There are only about 6 or 7 tables to sit at. read more

5 Ate Cafe - Farmhouse burger - $9 - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

Great gourmet as always! Unique flavors and always great service... Hidden away but worth the effort to find! read more

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Surprisingly good burger for a cafe in a rock gym, but it's not mind-blowingly delicious. I got the Shawarma burger, which was good, juicy with fresh ingredients. The fries, which come with the burgers, was crispy and not oily. Also, the staff were friendly, and the wait time was quite short. read more

5 Ate Cafe - Shawarma Burger - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

I like this place! It is hidden inside a rock climbing gym so you may miss it. Try not to miss it. The burgers are fantastic. The atmosphere is cool with something to watch all the time while people are climbing really big rocks. I have been a few times and tried several different burgers and none disappoint. read more

You know what? I'm not even going to write a long review. Look at the rating. Look at the reviews below me. Look at the pictures. All the good stuff is ALL true. Point blank: you need to eat here. Done. read more

5 Ate Cafe - The farmhouse minus the egg. Pure Heaven. - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas

So I have always passed by this place for years and FINALLY had the chance to dine! I was very impressed by the creative burgers on the menu, the fire flames pizza oven and extensive beverage menu! I ordered the Avocado Butter Bacon burger with turkey instead of beef (in lieu of maintaining my "girlish summer figure ) and I added a fried egg for an additional $1! The (well done) fries pictured are garlic buttered, that could have used more garlic flavor infused in the butter) but I also had them add a side or Cajun seasoning because I couldn't decide on whether I wanted garlic butter or Cajun! I accompanied my meal with a fresh lemonade and took a FLAVORFUL Vietnamese Iced Coffee for the road! Baby, let me tell you, between the freshly baked English muffin on the burger, hospitable and caring servers and the surprise Sriracha Ketchup, I WILL be back very soon!!! read more

5 Ate Cafe - Avocado Butter Bacon Burger! - Pizza Near Me - Spring, Texas