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."

Very nice spot in Lakewood. Very unique selection of specialty lattes and a very nice seating area…read moreinside to get work done. Very nice staff. The tiramisu latte was nice, maybe a little watered down but overall still liked it!

I met some friends for coffee and wow did we arrive at the right time. We were able to get a comfy…read moreseat after we ordered. While we enjoyed our coffee there was a huge line. Goodkind is a popular stop. It is easy to find and very walkable. I loved the glasses used for the cold brew. They were very heavy and I liked the cut glass. The staff were helpful and friendly. I would definitely make Goodkind part of my coffee shop rotation.

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.

I have no idea how Arabica and Fiona's exist as basically identical coffeehouse/bakeries literally…read moreon the same block. The both serve lots of hot and cold drinks and baked goods. Anyway, the brownie house made at Arabica is fantastic. Soft and chewy, fudgy, delicious. The cookie was hard and lacked in flavor and was overall just bad for a chocolate chip. The chocolate espresso muffin was super moist, soft, and wonderful.

This is by far my favorite coffeehouse. The staff are wonderful. Always friendly. Been coming here…read moresince it reopened in 2018. The owner Tim is great. If you're a regular you know this already if you're not you need to be. Coffee, food and tea if that's your thing are always top notch.

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.

While staying in Beechwood, we stopped at Biggby Coffee because it was conveniently located near…read moreour hotel. The coffee was excellent and definitely the highlight of our visit. One thing that would improve the experience is having better flavor descriptions on the menu or website. We had quite a few questions before deciding what to order, and thankfully there wasn't anyone waiting behind us in the drive-thru. We ended up choosing a cold brew with caramel, vanilla, and coconut flavors, along with an iced mint mocha. Both drinks were delicious and worth the stop. We also ordered a bagel with cream cheese and some donut holes. The donut holes were tasty, but the bagel seemed to be steamed or microwaved rather than toasted. It was okay, but it would have been much better with a proper toast and a little more texture. Overall, the coffee was great, the staff was helpful and patient with our questions, and we would definitely return for another coffee if we're in the area again.

I visited Biggby Coffee while in the area. It wouldn't be my first choice, it was just the closest…read morecoffee spot to the pet hotel I was visiting. It fills the local coffee void, it's one of the only ones around (Dunkin' Donuts is nearby). Ambiance: The cafe is small and has simple decor. There are pops of aqua colored (but a little dated) furniture and space-themed wall decor. Multiple seating options are available including tables, high tops, and love seats. The layout is a little peculiar. For instance, love seats face awkwardly face the wall. A little table in front of the love seats would make more sense and provide a better setup. The cafe was very quiet when I visited (around 10 AM) with only one customer dining at the cafe with his laptop. Food/Drinks: Food and drink menu is pretty expansive. Food options include bragels, pretzel minis, and muffins. Drink menu features lattes, hot chocolate, tea lattes, energy (Red Bull mocktails), sweet foam cold brew, coffee, Red Eye, crème freeze, and ice coffee. Check out their seasonal menu for options like Campfire Latte and Blackberry Bolt Mocktail. There is definitely sweet emphasis at this cafe, they try to offer sweet foam on all drinks. You can also buy limited merchandise in store such as cold and hot coffee mugs. I ordered Cold Brew (black, no additives and no foam) and Bragel (with ham, bacon, cheese, and cream cheese on Asiago bagel). My total was a little over $10, which seemed pretty economic considering that I purchased 24 oz coffee. Cold Brew was too diluted and contained too much ice. Bragel was not as plump as at other coffee shops. It was dry, and seemed to use lower tier ingredients. For instance, bacon was a tiny sliver and ham very thin cold cut. I did not enjoy either menu item. But I was also mentally comparing them to the other coffee shops that I frequent. I appreciated that cup sizes were standing right next to the checkout so one can make an easy size decision. Service: Service was lightning fast. I received my order within minutes. I was the only customer in line. I was warmly greeted upon my arrival. When I announced that it was my first time there were really no attempts made to introduce me to the menu. Still I thought the service was very prompt and attentive. Ordering options: Ordering is available online, in the drive thru, and in person. I couldn't figure out how to place an order online, it didn't lead me to checkout or allowed me to add items on the web version. It wasn't user-friendly. I appreciated that every item had nutritional information online and ingredients/customization. As far as the drive thru, there were no clear in/out indicators. Hours: The cafe is open 6 AM - 7 PM, which are very customer-centric hours. How amazing! I didn't necessarily think that the menu cater to dinner customers well. Savings: They have rewards app. Scan a QR code while in store. Entrepreneurial resources: This cafe sells books from Biggby Co-CEO Michael McFall sold in cafe and online. There were two different books available. Parking: This cafe is located in a shopping plaza with a small parking lot. I won't be frequenting this cafe simply because I'm not a huge fan of sweet coffee drinks. It's also a little out of my way. Also, I wasn't very impressed with my order. If you're into coffee customization and quite a few drink options this cafe might be a good match.

Terrible staff. Walked in and no one greeted or acknowledged that I was there. Just talked amongst…read morethemselves. Waited another 3-5 min (mind you i am standing right in front of the cashier where they are) and nothing. Not even a simple "hold on we'll be right with you". So I walked it, most bizarre and disappointing experience.

While picking up a delivery order, I experienced an aggressive confrontation that escalated to…read moreunwanted physical contact, leaving me feeling unsafe. As I was walking into the store to pick up a delivery order, another individual confronted me about my parking in an aggressive manner. The situation escalated, and I attempted to leave. While trying to exit, I was physically grabbed and pushed backward. After informing staff that I was being harassed and later physically grabbed, a staff member came outside, observed the situation, and did not offer assistance or attempt to intervene. The lack of response to a safety concern was extremely troubling. Due to safety concerns, I documented the vehicle involved and have included a photo for reference. Shortly afterward, the situation escalated and law enforcement was contacted. I had personally ordered a drink as a customer as well, and it was never provided before I felt it was safest to leave due to the situation. As a delivery driver, I expect a basic level of professionalism and safety when entering a business. Instead, I left feeling shaken and unsupported. Management should review their safety practices and how staff respond when drivers report harassment or physical contact. No customer or delivery driver should feel unsafe while simply trying to pick up an order.

Always been one of my go to coffee shops!!!!…read more They have GREAT seasonal flavors/drinks and tbh I don't think I've ever had a bad coffee here!!! Plus... look at what one of the workers did for my friend's birthday!!! - obsessed & adorable!! In the summer, they always have the garage open and it's so nice being inside but still feeling the breeze!! Great place to study summer or winter! My favs: iced toasted marshmallow latte & their birthday cake latte I always beg for them to bring back!!!

I love coming here for fun seasonal flavors and getting work done…read more I love a coffee place that I don't have to worry about not finding a spot to sit down to get some work done and getting a good breakfast to start it off. Definitely a go to!