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!

Very cute coffee shop with good patio for the good weather. They have a big pastry case to choose…read morefrom. We got the breakfast sandwich which was tasty and the yogurt and granola. If you're feeling yogurt and granola, get it; otherwise, it very basic and definitely something you could make at home for half the price. The coffee is really good. As a usual only black coffee drinker, I got their NOLA that has sweetener and milk in it, but it was perfect for me. Not overly sweet or milky and a great flavor. Their cappuccino and drip are good also.

Stopped on a Sunday and the line was to the front door. It took about 13minutes to order but then…read morethe food and drinks were quick. I got the breakfast sandwich which was good. It was on a bagel. For coffee I got the NOLA cold brew. They measured everything but I did not like it and my friend who frequents there said it tasted different. When I got home I doctored it up.

This location of Rising Star Coffee Roasters was such an unexpected treat that I had to come back a…read moresecond time during my conference trip! I tried both the Promised Land Latte (cinnamon and honey) and the seasonal special Cowboy Cold Brew (cold brew with milk and sarsaparilla syrup). The Promised Land Latte was good, not too sweet, a little thin on the mouthfeel but overall good flavor. The Cowboy Cold Brew was such a treat: a combination I have never tried, but it worked surprisingly well. It was like a root beer and a cold brew were mixed together for a refreshing drink with very familiar yet unique flavor. It was also such a treat when I turned the cup around and saw the "yeehaw" written on it :-) I also tried the everything bagel with honey brie walnut cream cheese, and whoever is supplying Cleveland with these specialty cream cheeses knows what they're doing! I enjoyed the honey brie walnut cream cheese so much that I made a third trip to this location, just to get a side of it to put it on extra pita I had laying around. What also makes this location special is the location! I enjoyed my latte inside the Arcade, and the beautiful architecture and interior design were so incredible. It was a wonderful break in the day. Great, efficient service, delicious drinks, good vibes all around!

Ohio City or bust, the perfect location. I'm sure whatever I have to say has already been said…read morebefore. I typically go to the Rising Star in the Colonial Arcade, proximity to work and all, but the weekends lead to Ohio City where the sunlight poors in, the baristas are busy taking orders, making spectacular concoctions and working the ever growing line. I'm partial to a chai, whole milk extra hot with cardamom to punch it up, it's perfect every time. I love that the green and go fridge is always stocked and that they have local bagels and Jeff's Candy! Parking is a premium so be ready to walk the neighborhood on a busy weekend.

This fantastic neighborhood gem is a locally owned oasis for expertly roasted coffee, superbly…read morecrafted drinks, and remarkable treats! Upon walking in you are greeted by friendly, enthusiastic staff who are knowledgeable and efficient. They have a variety of drinks, ranging from drip coffee, pour overs, espresso, lattes, teas, and also have non-dairy alternatives (almond and oat). Normally, I get their chocolate latte with oat milk; however, I opted for the seasonal classic - pumpkin spice latte! After approximately five minutes, the drink was ready. I have to say, this was by the best pumpkin latte I ever had. I asked the barista if they used real pumpkin puree in it, and she stated that he did. In fact, the pumpkin spice concentrate they used was made in house. Of the many coffee shops spanning the northeast Ohio business landscape, Heartwood Roasters has proven to be my personal favorite.

An adorable coffee shop in the center of a city that resembles Stars Hollow…read more Switch out Luke's Coffee for Heartwood Coffee, me for Rory Gilmore, and you have season 8 of Gilmore Girls. There's even a gazebo in the middle of downtown to seal the deal. This coffee shop is on the trendy side, with seasonal beverages, plants on display, and quite a selection of baked goods. We stopped by for a warm drink before getting some outdoor time at a nearby park. I ordered the chai latte and a giant chocolate chip cookie to share with my toddler cousin. Big fan of the chai latte, which can be hard to nail down. This drink had a great balance of flavors between the spice, vanilla, and cream. I'd easily return to explore more of their menu.

This is great coffee that is easy on the stomach. The wood fire really seems to have a pleasant…read moreeffect on the taste of the beans.

Simple and super quality coffee beans. Find them at the Old Town General Store, Foods for Living,…read moreVine & Brew, and sometimes at farmers markets in the Lansing area. Certified Organic and Fair Trade. Check out their website to order. From what I gather, they do not sell at this location. The address is provided only so you may drive down Grand River in the morning and enjoy the pleasant aroma of fresh roasted coffee beans mmmmm.

Excellent coffee and service. Very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. Very fast. I…read moreplaced an order and was able to pick it up the next day. The Rwandan coffee makes a fantastic espresso. After trying mail order and other local places, I'm very happy to have finally found a reliable source for my caffeine fix.

Best coffee hands down! I love there French roast and I usually don't like French roast coffee.read more

Small coffee shop in the front of the Arcade and Hyatt. Couple of small tables. Friendly and…read morequick service. Good coffee. You can view arcade while sipping your coffee.

Very nice coffee shop located right near the arcade in downtown Cleveland. This place serves a good…read morelatte and has a pretty cool vibe to it. Located within a super historic building, it's worth a visit.

I had a great experience here, the line was long but moved fast. The staff here cares and works…read moremagic. The iced honey latte was great , the fresh baked sourdough avocado toast was the best I've ever had, insane flavor! It's great people watching and located in the beautiful Hudson, OH. We will go out of the way to return here as we travel, it's a true gem in the USA

I came in on a weekend morning and as I expected, the place had a bit of a line as most good coffee…read morehouses should. The ambiance is nice with a variety of seating types and a large room. The coffee house has experienced baristas offering beautiful latte art and a variety of coffee selections. My challenges are the stocking of pastries and accompaying items wasn't the best, possibly when I happened to come in, with several things out of stock. Additionally, order management seemed a bit haphazard with my order getting lumped in with multiple others and not being produced in order of customers ordering. Bottom line, I think Heartwood is a good coffee shop overall, but doesn't have the stocking or efficiency of a coffee shop I would rate in top shops. If this doesn't worry you - definitely make a stop in here.

Ordered an ube latte and probably the best I've had. The ube itself tasted good and you could still…read moresense that espresso taste. Very busy spot with a very open seating area. WiFi is weak and spotty but it gets the job done. Overall a very nice spot

I went to their sister location on St, Clair and was not impressed. However, I thought it might be…read morebecause the sister location was smaller so I gave this place a try today. Nope, it was pretty meh experience. I got an iced matcha latte with lavender syrup and a coffee cake muffin. The latte was okay. The matcha flavor did not come through. Moving to the coffee cake muffin, it was so dry. The place itself was spacious and nice. Too bad, the drinks and desserts were average.

Delicious! Used Cheesy Dave's for a customer appreciation event and they were a hit! Burgers are…read moreamazing and potato wedges were perfectly cooked. Well done guys! Thank you :)

I recently attended an event that booked Cheesy Dave's Food Truck, the staff was very friendly and…read moreprovided a delicious menu that was dished out efficiently so everyone got their food with little wait - I tried the "Plain Jane" Burger and a side of Bruschetta these both were perfectly executed and delicious. It seemed everyone loved the menu options and the portions were surprisingly large and served hot and fresh. This food truck definitely exceeded everyone's expectations and added a fun element to the event and was a great alternative to what normally would have required bringing in and managing food for a large group, Cheesy Dave's took care of everything making it easy with no cleanup for the team hosting the event. I definitely recommend these guys for private events and to give them a try when you see them out and about, 5 stars for customers service and quality...