There's a grocery store (Provisions) that carries their bread. The bread is uncommonly amazing…read more It's on another level of quality. I had to visit the actual store to try other items because it's hard to find quality bread. But.... I read a lot of negative reviews about this place that seemed to have a common theme... poor service. Considering I already experienced their product, I knew these people were SERIOUS about their CRAFT, and people like them want RESPECT for what they consider an art form. These men at craftsmen, not baristas! So I went in with a clear expectation. If you're looking for a typical "cafe" (Starbucks) experience... don't go. You will leave with your feelings hurt. There won't be smiley faces on your coffee cup and service with a smile while selling you inferior products. Go with the understanding you're there to pay respect to the art. The art is the experience. You'll likely need to leave the country to find better... barely and maybe. I had a ham sandwich that tasted like it needs its own chapter in the Bible. Bottom line... go... don't just order coffee... be excited about their art... and like magic... they'll give that energy back. If they don't... it's ok... just enjoy your food and understand this place is a living passion for them, and the intent is to make you smile with great food.

Great food but rude customer service. Not likely to go back to be treated like an annoyance.read more

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."

Warning this place is always busy BUT the baristas work super hard. I have been coming here for the…read morelast 4 years and always find myself comparing other coffee shops to their vanilla latte. My personal favorite order is an Iced Lavender Latte. And being inside the Van Aken District makes this such a fun spot to yap with friends or go on a date (have done both lol).

Always a delicious treat when I come here! The best coffee, superb staff & best options for…read moresignature lattes :) Long line on weekends, so be prepared to wait! (Worth it)

Always good coffee. Typical bakery you'd find in most coffee shops. Odd dining room layout is very…read morenarrow and long. Difficult to have groups. Biggest problem is the same everywhere, the room is full of people with a cup of coffee and their laptop taking up tables for hours. I don't know, maybe it's just me, but that just doesn't seem like a profitable business model.

jojo was really good with the customers interactions and he was really funny and comfortable to…read moretalk to.

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.)

Great concept for the caffeinated person the go. Stay in the car, the barista comes to you and you…read morepull up, viola, your drink is ready at the next station. Clearly they have a cult following, a new 7 Brew seams yo pop up in every neighborhood within weeks of each other. Now coffee is not my thing, and I don't get the hype for overly sugared whipped blue drinks either, but clearly it sells. I opted for a vanilla chai (hot) and it was okay, more of a dessert than a tea, but the service was great, the process is quick and pretty seamless, if you know what you want. I found the menu screens to be out of reach when you are 6 cars back and the car hop comes to get your order, but I realize I am not the demographic for 7 Brew.

Cheaper than Starbucks, better than dunkin, lots of drink options but that's it…read more I actually like 7brew as an operating model. They do one thing, drinks. They got espresso and lots of flavored syrups, and many different ways to combine them all. The coffee is good, ground fresh and brewed fresh. It's not the best beans, but the quality in preparation is leaps and bounds better than the fast food joints that mass brew or get it shipped in. The non-coffee drinks are not my preference. But I do enjoy a flavored water or coffee. The staff are nice and the speed is appreciated. They don't do food, so you still need to stop someplace else get a bite to eat. But they are a great stop for a drink.

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

Friendly staff, great chill atmosphere, and realy rich/solid flavors head up a great location near…read morea mall that allowed us to chill out to some good coffee before the mall opened.

Amazing service. Friendly staff and food is always great! My go to breakfast spot whenever looking…read morefor something quick and a quality bagel

Food is delicious! Tom at the register was superb! Got us hooked up with delicious bagels and some…read moretips on the best beaches since we are from out of town. Tom rocks! Thank you!

Delicious coffee. We drank our coffee on the patio. No inside seating. Drive through.read more

I stopped here for the first time today. Used the drive thru and had a wonderful mango smoothie…read more They even put an Expresso bean candy on the top. Price was $6.25. Staff was friendly and helpful. Menu board clear and easy to read. They also have Q code menu links so you can decide what you want before getting to the speaker if there's a line.