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    Rising For People Coffee

    3.9 (197 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    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.

    Sabrina L.

    We were excited to try this place the next time we were in Reno. Parking is street parking. We did find a space across the street. We wanted to try the Gilmore Girls coffee flight only to find out the change their flights. We ended up trying the flight they had. It was rather more than I wanted to pay but we thought why not. They were all yummy but even with 2 people sharing it was too rich to drink all 4 drinks. We also tried their cinnamon roll. That too was roughly $12. The place was full of people doing work on their computers and they were all at the low top tables. None were available. We had my 89 year old mom and had to sit at a high top table. She is only 4'9 inches high so getting her in the chair was a fun task. I would come back if I saw they had their Gilmore Girls flights back and only if I was already heading to Reno.

    Birthday Cake
    Josephine D.

    Ordered a smore hojicha, so yummy! They really did not skimp on the whip or marshmallows. Baristas were very nice and did give me a free Persian love cake and some fruit for my birthday. So decadent! Great place to cool off and sip an iced coffee on a hot day.

    Katie C.

    Stopped in on a busy Monday and staff was quick to let us know there was a wait and would get to us a soon as possible or we could order through the kiosk we opted for the kiosk. Beautiful large seating area, we definitely want to come back to enjoy. From what I saw and read they offer coffee flights.

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    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    Devin B.

    This is the kind of place that just makes you smile! The decor, the uplifting phrases scattered all throughout and the staff make this very welcoming to all. The pastry's being made daily were also a lovely treat, they're packed full of flavor and pair perfectly with the drink of choice. We got a create your own coffee flight with a lucky charms cold brew, Carmel Apple matcha, honeybun latte and a regular hot chocolate. Talk about flavor bombs each packed with flavor. It was the perfect opportunity to try a lot of options without committing to a full size drink.

    Mini loaf
    Amanda W.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a while and was finally able to make it in the other day - so glad I did because it's definitely one of my new favorite coffee shops. The staff were super friendly and asked if it was our first time there, they proceeded to explain popular items from the menu and their recommendations. We ordered breakfast burrito with the veggie wrap and it was absolutely delicious, it was filled with well seasoned meat, eggs, potatoes and came with delicious sauce and some fresh fruit. We devoured it before I even had a chance to take a picture of it. We also got a tasty mini loaf, a pour over black coffee (great, balanced flavor), and a refresher drink (deliciously refreshing). The decor/vibe inside was adorable, I love their inspirational messages and how welcome they make you feel. I can't wait to come back and try one of their flights and some of their other food. Hoping they can open more locations as they are such a great little coffee shop, maybe one in Sparks?!

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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

    Do you have free WiFi and/or power outlets inside?

    Good afternoon, Liz At this time the bakery we are located in does not offer free Wi-Fi any longer.… Read more

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