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Rising For People Coffee

3.8 (229 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Jackie V.

A fun little coffee shop in midtown. This is the only business in town that I know does flights which is cool to see! I came here recently with a few friends on a Tuesday afternoon. The inside has plenty of seating. I will say the bench that my friends and I sat on was crooked so it kept going side to side which wasn't very pleasant. But you can tell this coffee shop has a fun personality - art plastered on the walls, plants in the corners, it's cute to see. You can either order up front at the cash register or at the kiosk. I believe the owner took my order and she was really kind! I ordered the raspberry white mocha, and my friends also ordered another specialty latte and the Gilmore Girls flight. I was pretty shocked that they charge extra for a to-go cup (50 dents) AND for decaf (50 cents). Nonetheless, I did enjoy my drink compared to the other times I've been to this location (in which I wasn't the biggest fan). I will warn you that this is one of the pricier coffee shops I've been to in town (if not, the most pricey for a 16 oz specialty latte, it was $10.29 excluding tip).

Breakfast
Britnie M.

As you can see from the pictures, they have really leveled up their food. Antonio is their new chef and you can really taste the difference and look how cute everything was plated. I don't even like blueberry and I would order those blueberry lemon waffles again. The peaches and cream waffles were also amazing. If you're looking for something savory they also have skillets. The staff were so amazing and everyone was so genuine. This is a great atmosphere!

Boot ice coffee cup
Robin A.

SHE IS BACK!! I shouldn't say back because she never left. Sky has been pivoting in her business one battle at a time. And we all have been in awe of her entrepreneurship journey. I have been connecting with her since the farmers market. Then in the dual business location in south Reno. Where I had my first flight drinks. Now in Midtown with her own stand alone building. Its beautiful here; very intention, very cute esthetics, fresh flowers on your table. And there are are still flights. But now we have waffle flights coffee flights and French toast flights. The drink combinations are very creative and flavorful. If you are ever near wells and vesta close to Virginia St. Come check her out. You know its her by the huge mural of a beautiful black woman on the side of her building. They smile and greet you coming in. And bring your finished drink to your table. Perfect for solo dates or group meet ups.

Gena M.

Very cute corner cafe with lots of options for food, treats, coffee, teas, smoothies, and other products in that category. The service is friendly. Not the best experience this time around. It took a very long time to get my flight, although I understand crafting takes some time. We were the only ones in there. When inquiring about items on the menu we were informed that they were out of Chai and very limited on Matcha. In addition to my flight I ordered a strawberry mathca drink for $8.50 and it was mostly ice 3/4 of the cup, not very much of the actual drink. I don't mind the expense just want it to be worth it, which I did not get that overall experience this time around. I was not aware of refills on dine in.

Maple Pecan Loaf
Rayce M.

EDIT: After reading the business owners reply, I think a reasonable solution to the matcha problem would be to have a very clear distinction on the menu between regular matcha and premium matcha. Right now the premium matcha is "nested" under the regular drinks which is confusing and feels like a bit of a scam in my case. This would eliminate price confusion and make it very clear what the customer is ordering and paying for. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I really wanted to like this place, but I can not get over the flaws I experienced during my visit. Upon walking in, I noticed the space was well decorated, but then immediately noticed how filthy it was. I realize I visited about an hour before closing; however, the place was full of people, and yet there was trash everywhere, filthy tables, and dirty floors. I gave them the benefit of the doubt, and we ordered anyway. They have a tablet to order- it is not easy to use. So, I asked to order with a person, and they allowed me to do so. The cashier informed me the kitchen was closed, ok, fine. We ordered an Americano and one of the specialty matchas. The cashier informed me that the matcha would cost extra because they were out of the regular matcha, so I would need to upgrade to the premium matcha if I wanted to order matcha. It ended up being a $10 drink. If you're out of something as a business, but you have a more expensive substitute, why should I suffer and pay more as the customer? Shouldn't you provide the higher cost substitute for free since you ran out of the regular product? I felt that was wrong. I was basically being told that I could have matcha only if I was willing to pay for an upgrade I didn't ask for. We also ordered a maple pecan loaf. After ordering, we found a seat at a fairly dirty (but cleaner than the others) table. The drinks came. The matcha is the only reason I am not giving 1 or 2 stars here. It was great. The americano was ok, nothing special. Of course, they forgot the maple loaf and tried to play it off after I got up and reminded them about 10 minutes later. Zero accountability, and then when my "warmed up" loaf finally arrived, it was still mostly cold. Between the many great reviews for this place and the good-looking food menu, I really want to return to give them another chance. However, with so many other great coffee shops and my fairly poor experience, I think I'll have to give my business elsewhere. Bummer!

Toast Flight- Pick Any 4 Speciality Toast
Anna M.

This was my second visit at Rising for People. Came here for brunch on a Sunday and we ordered at the screen. Be aware you can order on your own through a screen or through the cashier. We probably should have ordered through the cashier: the screen order system isn't great as there sometimes aren't detailed enough descriptions of an item. For example, we ordered their new cowboy boot coffee: a 30oz coffee. I wrongly assumed that this was another flight of 3x 10z coffee boots due to the picture on the screen, and also thought it was a set flight as there was no indication to choose your flavor. Just a description box to fill out but without any directions. So we ended up receiving an empty cowboy boot bottle... for $20... thankfully we were able to give them our coffee order and they filled it up without trouble. I would highly recommend changing the screen so the instructions are way clearer. We ordered a lot of food: two cinnamon rolls, waffle sandwich, bridgerton flight, and a toast flight which was delicious: avocado and egg toast, hummus toast, beet toast, avocado and tomato toast. Everything tasted good except the ube cinnamon roll was too sweet. It's a nice space inside. There are a decent amount of tables but I wish there were more tables outside. They also offer a few different brewed coffees to try for free, which is a really nice touch. The staff is nice, but it does take a while to get your items, especially the flights. First time I was there I waited 30 minutes for one flight, but the place was packed. This time was not busy and it still took at least 15 minutes for one Bridgerton flight. Not the best place to go to if you're in a rush, but a great place if you're looking to spend some time sitting there.

Outside
LaRena F.

A quaint little trendy shop that reminds me of a European cafe. The ambiance is very welcoming and inviting. My friend and I ordered the Hot Chocolate Flight, and we got a peanut butter and chocolate cookie. I felt the prices were steep. However, we were excited to try them. The flight came in shot glasses and was about 3/4 full. It took a long time to get our order. The drinks were lukewarm. The whipped cream on the top of one of the drinks had disappeared, leaving the glass half full. The hot chocolate flight had a French Chocolate, a banana Chocolate, a hazelnut hot chocolate, and last but not least was the bourbon hot chocolate. The French Hot Chocolate was the best in my humble opinion. It was thick and rich. Just like it is supposed to be, I would not be surprised if they used imported chocolate. If they used imported chocolate, that would explain the cost of the flight. The banana had a nice fruit flavor. The hazelnut was ok but weak on hazelnut flavor. The bourbon was just overly sweet but lacked the flavor of bourbon. They have small plastic tea cups for those wanting to share. I love that there is a patio with tables outside. They are currently offering waffle flights, along with other sweet and savory items. The whole idea of tea, coffee, waffles, etc. flights intrigues me. The tea flights looked very sweet but were beautiful to see created.

Entrance is with the bakery
Donna B.

I was first introduced to Rising when it was located on the south side of Reno. Last year Skylar moved a few blocks from my house. This is going to be dangerous. Besides being in walking distance from my house, the new location is much larger than the old shared space down south. I find it more inviting too. A small patio out front when weather is good. There are board menus on the wall, paper menus on the counter or digital on the computer you can order from. Rising isn't a regular coffee shop. It's the spot indecisive people go. Skylar creates so many unique coffee options. So she offers a variety of coffee flights. She usually has several themed options. I highly recommend many visits and even more flights to taste all the coffees she offers. Also in her new space, she has her own kitchen offering a great selection of sweet and savory breakfast foods and treats. Some are even specifically paired with a coffee creation. My latest visit I enjoyed the chocolate overload- a rich chocolate mocha and a richer dark chocolate brownie. Mmmm I walk. There's street parking out front.

Exterior mural
Aileen L.

My daughter and I were in the area and decided to try this cozy place. It has vibrant flowers and positive affirmations posted on the wall and basically all around the coffee shop. Loved the happy, healthy vibe. I ordered a Pistachio Honey latte and it was different but in a good way. My daughter ordered a Matcha Latte which she said was really good and creamy. We waited a while for our order. Thankfully we received our drinks right before our play started. Looking forward to returning and trying different items on the menu.

The outside
Brian D.

Been wanting to come here since they moved over here! These coffee flights are pretty cool and the coffee is amazing! Love the vibe of the place, very cool. Had a pistachio cinnamon roll, very flavorful. Very friendly staff! Can't wait to come back and try more flights and baked goods!

Shady Cove with low caffeine matcha
hannah m.

Love this place! It's clean and cool and has a good vibe for meetings, work or just chilling. Woman and veteran owned. It's a gem in the heart of Midtown. I had a special drink called a shady cove. It had a low caffeine matcha that was nutty and delicious. Friendly people working here too! I'll definitely come back.

Makenzie C.

Absolutely what a gem of a place! I have frequented here for the coffee flights and occasionally a to-go cup of coffee. Their flavors are always insane and choosing through the menu gives me anxiety in the best way! All the flavor options and additions is a coffee or matcha lovers dream! Ordering with someone or on the tablet is a great addition if you want more help or to look at photos. The baristas are kind and bring out your drinks quickly. The shop was packed but clean and had an amazingly well layer out space. They hung flowers from the ceiling and made the space adorable for all!

Serena L.

Baristas were very friendly and more than willing to walk you through their menu. I ordered a pistachio latte with oatmilk. Latte was on the nuttier side, not that sweet. Still got a good amount of ice despite ordering light ice. Definitely a brunchy vibe with various flights (from coffee to toast flights). Slightly on the pricier side which makes sense for being in midtown.

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Ask the Community - Rising For People Coffee

Do you still offer coffee flights?

Yes, we do!

Are well behaved dogs allowed on the patio?

Yes, they are

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