Highly recommend. Nothing like it around us…read more Walk in grab a tray and liner. Place your pastries to pay and get your drink. You can then request to warm up whatever pastry you'd like. Quality is good, place is roomy (crowded at the time) but also well decorated and well lit. A bit farther for us but we'll be returning.

I have a die hard bakery junky when it comes to my travels and this may take the cake (no pun…read moreintended) not only do they have such a wide variety of options but every single thing is good. We are only in town for three days and I went twice and spent like $50 each time we went. I'm not even kidding. This place was so clean and the staff was very friendly. And omg I see why their tiramisu coffee was award winning seriously

Rising Star makes a great flat white. They have yummy looking pastries, but I've always eaten by…read morethe time I get around to getting coffee. Someday! The staff is friendly and speedy. I've always found a close parking spot on Taylor. Oh, I also bought their bean so that I could make my own flat white at home. The bean is really good, I don't have a commercial machine, I only have a consumer version, but it's still really, really delicious. I forget which bean they use, but if you ask the person at the counter, they will tell you because that is how I found out. I highly recommend Rising Star. I've been to two locations and they are both stellar. (oops did I really just say star and stellar? That was an accident, but I'm not changing it.)

You guys know me, I am rarely a Grumpy Gus in my reviews. I give more stars than I probably should…read more But I can only give the Cleveland Heights location of Rising Star Roasters 3 stars because I have more negatives than positives from my August 2026 visit on a busy Sunday morning. I will not give it less than 3 stars because the interior decor is lovely, there's ample space to sit inside, and the baristas were efficient. There are also a lot of local small businesses selling their wares in here as well like Jeff's Candy, Cleveland Vegan, Stem Soap Co, etc. So, I love coffee and I am also not picky. I even like gas station coffee more than I should! But the prices here are too high and the beans weren't good enough to justify the cost. I got a cold brew ($5.75). Normally, I add almond milk and sugar free syrup to my cold brews. But I balked at the $1.00 almond milk cost and there are absolutely NO sugar free syrups of any kind offered here! None! So I added a packet of splenda and some of the free oat milk to make it tolerable. Not bad after that but not great. My boyfriend had better luck with his iced Chai ($5.25). He did pay to add almond milk and the spice in the drink was nice and strong. But the most egregious error here was the awful blueberry vegan scone we bought ($4). It was a hockey puck of weirdness. The berries in the scone were the best part of the scone. Too bad there were only like 5 berries total. The batter just wasn't good and it was bright yellow from the Earth Balance butter. It was crazy busy when we visited so obviously, this is the preferred coffee shop for many of the locals here. But I think this won't end up on my list of coffee shops to come back to. Life is too short to drink mediocre coffee!

Always consistent and friendly service! Great spot to chill and hang out. Apple fritters and…read morebreakfast sandwiches are delicious. We always stop here when we're in town.

Fast service, polite baristas, great coffee and inviting atmosphere. Nice and relaxing after…read moreparticipating in a cancer walk at the mall.

Initially wasn't impressed by their matcha but went back and the vanilla latte was great!read more

Nice coffee spot in Little Italy. Parking is a little difficult since there's no lot and only…read morestreet parking. The interior is cute and comfortable. There's lots of tables and chairs for meetings and to get work done. I didn't check the outlet situation, but plenty of the tables are around the walls, so hopefully there are enough outlets. I also liked that they had a good amount of countertop seating around the coffee bar. They have a few savory pastries and also sweet treats. They roast Heartwood Coffee beans and have a good amount of syrups, as well as seasonal drinks. I got a cardamom and honey cafe au lait and the spinach and feta pastry. You can ask for them to warm it up a bit which was nice. I'm not sure where the pastry was from or if they make their own, but it was fine. The coffee drink was great. Noise level was fine.

Swung by on the morning of the 4th, and so glad I did!! The inside is super cute with this fun…read morewallpaper, plants for sale and friendly staff! I ordered the seasonal blueberry latte which was delicious with chunk of blueberry in it! Can't wait to go back and try their other coffee's!

This weekend I decided to visit Six Shooter Coffee in the Waterloo Arts District, and I really…read moreenjoyed my time. The staff were so friendly and the patrons seemed like they were at home. You could tell that they have a loyal customer base which creates a beautiful community in the coffee shop. The decor and plant selection were beautiful! I decided to try the Maple Masala Latte, which really impressed me! It had an orange infused maple syrup as well as garam masala. The spices balanced out the latte so well. It was so smooth. Best latte I've had in a while honestly. I also got a spinach feta danish which was delicious. They have a great selection of food items! I really enjoyed my time at this coffee shop as well as the people that I met. Just a great experience overall.

I love 7 Brew! Certainly, the beverages are delicious. But what amazes me is the volume of business…read morethey're able to conduct out of this tiny island in the middle of a shopping center. And the prices they charge are premium! (That's why I don't come here very often). I imagine anyone in business would be interested in a model like this. Make sure your public-facing employees are neat, polite, and service-oriented, also be sure your product is high-quality. Most restauranteurs will tell you that the price you pay is partially for "real estate." In other words, somebody's got to pay for the decor, at least. But 7 Brew has none of that yet they levy a fairly harsh "tax" for the privilege of purchasing there. I suppose the drive-in/drive out feature deserves some compensation. But again, I don't come here often because I would expect the pricing would reflect the lack of amenities offered. (note, for all my complaining I still return every three months or so.)

I visited 7 Brew 2 times and unfortunately both visits have been a pretty disappointing experience…read more The girl who took my order was very nice, but the rest of the interaction left a lot to be desired. My drink was made incorrectly, so I let them know and asked if they could fix it. Instead of remaking the drink, they literally just put some syrup in a cup and handed it to me. No one offered to remake the drink or really seemed interested in correcting the mistake. I completely understand that mistakes happen, but if a drink is made incorrectly, I would expect it to be remade--not be handed a cup of syrup to try to fix it myself. I ended up paying for a drink that wasn't what I ordered and wasn't properly corrected. Unfortunately, this was a really disappointing experience, especially considering how simple the issue would have been to fix.

This place was super busy but all the baristas were working well and moved through the folks in…read morefront of us - pretty impressive actually. The cranberry scone was huge! More fluffy than a dense scone and was very good - just the right amount of sweetness. I had a "pourover" coffee and asked if I could have it in a ceramic mug which they were happy to do. My wife had the iced star tea which she said made her feel like it was extending her life! . We then ate outside on the patio and had a wonderful morning watching the neighborhood come alive.

Get a free 12 oz of coffee here with any coffee beans purchase!…read more Rising Star Roasters is my destination for a strong cup of coffee. It's by far my favorite local coffee shop chain. I frequent this location inside Van Aken Market Hall. This coffee stand is located right as you walk into the main doors of the market hall. You'll need to go to the counter, order your food and/or drinks, and wait for the order to be called (typical coffee shop experience). Wait can be a little long during peak hours but it's worth it! You can then select various seating options inside the market or outside. Various options are available inside - comfy leather-like couches, leather-like booths, individual or group tables, and high tops. Outside you'll find tables immediately outside of the Van Aken Market Hall or seasonally on the lawn. If you stop by during the right times, you'll find the district bustling with music and seasonal events. It's also always a good idea to pick up a cup of coffee then go cowork at AO or browse the local shops. The menu at this and other locations is concise and simple. You can get brewed coffee, tea, espresso, lattes, and seasonal drinks. The menu is straightforward and not confusing. My morning go-to's are usually perfectly strong iced coffees. I also always pick up something from the specials menu. All specialty drinks are very well made and consistently prepared. I have never had any drinks here that disappointed me. Small batch snacks are available at this location such as croissants and tea biscuits. I sometimes purchase a snack here or patronize other vendors at the market. All coffee beans at Rising Star are top notch. I recently learned that they have a dedicated coffee buyer who travels to coffee farms and brings coffee back to Cleveland. They're also incredibly serious about their roasting process and have a local roastery. How amazing is that especially for a local coffee shop?! You can pick up beans at their location that are named after regions of where the coffee farms are located. Each coffee bean bag has taste notes listed on the bag, choose your adventure! Coffee bean bag prices vary from $16-19. They'll roast them for you and tailor to your coffee preparation method (i.e. coffee press). If you purchase coffee beans in store, you can get free 12 oz drip coffee! You can also order them online and they'll be roasted within 48 hours of shipping. I love to explore their coffees, get something new every time. I highly recommend this location for your coffee cravings! While you're here, look out for notNeutral coffee mug - sleek, 12 oz, and must have. In the words of Rising Star, "a laser-etched Rising Star emblem adds a subtle, sophisticated touch to the side of each piece."

Came here for a meeting with a few colleagues after work…read more Music at a nice low non-distracting volume staff is extremely kind and patient. It's clean and has a nice unique aesthetic art on the walls. Free parking in the back I got a cinnamon drizzle muffin. It was a little dry but serviceable. my chai tea was delicious. **When you go to throw away your cup or put your cup in the dish bin, they have a silver plate looking thing right in front of all the condiments you can pour your drink down there so that you don't have to pour the remains into the trashcan. Pour the liquid in the silver thing there's a little hole there. It makes so much easier for the employees when I go to take the trash out. It was freezing in there, but it's 90° outside so I can't complain. Good place to visit.

Really really cute shop. Parking on the street was such a rookie move, but I did find a good spot…read more I hear that they have a lot more parking behind the shop. I had an iced matcha and it was delicious! I also had the cinnamon roll muffin and it was AMAZING. So gooey. Highly recommend. Service was just great with friendly staff. Would love a clearer explanation of where to line up at the counter, but folks were nice and let me know they were in line.

Great place to work. I ordered an iced coffee with vanilla and whole milk. I tend to be picky with…read moreiced coffee, but this was some of the best iced coffee I've had! Highly recommend!

I really enjoyed my coffee; it was such a good roast I could drink it black. The paintings on the…read morewalls are quirky, the plants give it a cozy coffee shop vibe that makes it just like the ones in all the cozy coffee shop games come to life.

I think things are are kosher here food wise? My egg quesadilla had plenty of egg and cheese and…read morecame with a side of guacamole. It was quite tasty and the wrap I got to choose was tomato which added to the flavor. It was nearly $19 so I suspect it was all kosher or else it surely wouldn't be so darn expensive but that's not really labeled anywhere that I saw online when I ordered. My biscoff (Lotus brand) shake was delicious!! Cookie butter flavor, super creamy texture. $6ish for a small.

I visited Grand Coffee for the first time this morning before work. It's one of the several…read moreCleveland Heights coffee shops. It's newer to the community. It's Kosher cafe. Their menu is extensive - cold drinks, shakes, hot drinks, smoothies, slush, sandwiches, bagels, baked goods, ice cream, pastries, waffles, salads, sandwiches, bagels, hot dishes, and fridge items. There's so many items on the menu that you can try something different during every visit. The real standout is Dubai Iced Chocolate Latte although I didn't try it. I ordered two large iced coffees and one sandwich (plain bagel with omelette). Coffee was pretty good and not too diluted. Sandwich seemed to include fresh, in-house cooked eggs. I wouldn't necessarily call the filling an omelette. It was too flat and didn't have toppings. The sandwich was pretty small and very dry. There were no sauce or any toppings. I don't know if that was maybe a separate option. My grand total was $20 something which seems very pricey in comparison to the coffee shops in the area - chains or independent. Even more so considering cup sizes and sandwich size. I would have coffee here again, not the sandwich. Sandwich was around $10 and really wasn't worth it. Ambiance is nice and modern. There's innovative and soft overhead lighting. The cafe is very clean and inviting. There are some board games you can play while there. Marble looking tables and greenery make for an airy aesthetic. The cafe is a pleasant and bright place to start your day. Also the staff is very pleasant. They're eager to answer any questions and welcoming. There are also options to order "to stay" or "to go" on the iPad. The parking situation includes some street parking and a small private lot in the back. I wouldn't advise parking at the lot, there are a lot of very deep potholes. If you choose to, watch out for them.