This location of Rising Star Coffee Roasters was such an unexpected treat that I had to come back a second 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! read more

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Ohio City or bust, the perfect location. I'm sure whatever I have to say has already been said before. 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. read more

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This place is popping!! They closed down part of the street and have tables outside with umbrellas like that's so dope, never seen anything like it lol. The weather is beautiful! The iced vanilla latte was pretty good, nice and strong taste with a perfect amount of sweetness read more

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Great coffee shop in a trendy neighborhood. We always try to find local places to visit and Rising Star Coffee Roasters was perfect. The shop is located in and old fire station and has a chill vibe inside with plenty of places to sit or work. There is also ample outdoor seating and places for children to play. When we visited there were several moms with their kids hanging out. The service was excellent and the coffee was perfect. read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Indoor seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Easily my favorite coffee spot in all of Cleveland. I was in town visiting, and popped in. Coffee is great and the employees are very friendly and authentic. It is located in an old fire station. Outside, the street is closed for a pedestrian friendly project. It was so nice to sit outside and enjoy my coffee. read more

Delicious coffee and a great atmosphere. This place is always busy and bumping with good energy. WiFi works well and there's enough seating for a few people to work. I also love that then have outdoor seating out front. It's a great place to enjoy the sun, a good coffee, and a pastry. read more

Rising Star is always the boldest and most flavorful part of my day. I'm Rising Star addict in general with this store being among my faves locally. It's a very popular destination in Hingetown (Ohio City) for a good reason. Coffee: Whether you're getting a cup or beans to go, both deliver delicious flavors. The brand has an actual coffee buyer expert who procures the beans from coffee farms across the globe. I did tell him that he has the coolest job at one of the RS events! Back to the coffee, I usually get specials (will run you around $4-6) or my traditional cold brew or iced coffee ($4-6). I always appreciate that the coffee here is consistently well prepared, strong, and flavorful. I always know that I'll be very awake for all life's adventures. SERVICE: Service is always good and quick. Employees all have very cool eclectic looks, which just elevates the experience. LOCATION: This cafe is right by Hingetown hot spots including the Transformer Station. You can drop in after cycling at the Harness Cycle or after checking out nearby City Goods. Parking can be found on the street, at the Transformer Station, and at the nearby apartments (parking garage) Church and State. This location has been wildly popular during the last few weekends I was there - long lines. I'd stand in a mile long line for Rising Star though, doesn't bother me. Check out this location to socialize inside (open space and cool wood accents) or outside (historic Hingetown views on the patio). You'll love it here either way! read more

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I'm a coffee shop gal, and I'm a definite sucker for a tiny one, so I was happy to see that Rising star was located on the street level of the hotel I was overnighting in. It's unassuming, and everyone moves really quickly inside, but don't let that deter you! The baristas are happy to assist with the menu, or provide suggestions. I love that it's vegan-ish, and they make sure to ask of your like whole milk, or a substitute. I ordered a matcha latte, which comes unsweetened, but there are several choices if you aren't a fan of the bitter taste of matcha. Those choices were: honey, lemon, & lavender. These are an additional charge (noted on the menu, but no price listed). They also have a variety of vegan baked goods, such as chocolate, vanilla, or blueberry lemon scones, poppyseed bagels, plain bagels, cookies, & brownies. I opted for the blueberry lemon scone, but if I'm being honest, it had zero taste. It was like eating... dried tofu. I wasn't a fan, but I'm sure someone else would like it! They have ample indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a few benches. The small space is expertly used, so you don't feel crowded waiting for your order, and you can study or have private conversations. One thing that threw me off, is they don't put a lid on your drink. I quickly understood why: so that you could customize it at the counter opposite the pickup area, if you'd like to add other sugars, or creams. I spent about 20 mins enjoying my iced matcha and people watching. I cannot wait to return! read more

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Delish latte. Also tried an iced matcha which was good but the cardamom bomb is where it's at. read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Cardamom bomb - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Random google find before the aquarium and it didn't disappoint for coffee. I had the vanilla bean latte with oat milk and it was fabulous! The boys had mochas and my girl had a hot cocoa. We were a little sad at the holiday time there were no pastries or breakfast items but I took that into consideration. Cute old fire station and had a kids movie on the tv! Service was quick and kind! read more

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This coffee shop has such a warm, welcoming vibe. The baristas are always friendly and they rotate seasonal frequently. There is plenty of seating which makes it great for working or catching up with friends. And the old fire station doors opening in the spring on summer is a huge bonus. I tend to gravitate towards The Promised Land latte when I come and it always hits the spot. read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Promised Land - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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This is a cute coffee shop locates right at the entrance of the beautiful ' Arcade ' shopping mall. They have variety of options for delicious coffee and matcha drinks. I love that they offer the option of extra matcha shot to add to your drinks for a matcha lover like me. Staffs were very nice and friendly and I got my drinks rather quick. read more

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Overall the iced latte was mid, the latte didn't have any vanilla flavoring like advertised. I had to add sugar and cinnamon but still overall not a good latte. read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Visited for the first and last time. I like coffee, not a tease. Cups were way too small and there were no other size options. I also didn't like that my coffee was not hot. I honestly don't remember the staff, which means there was little to no interaction. I see all the amazing reviews, maybe because of the location, but unfortunately they are a hard pass for me. read more

3 tiny two top tables on their inside patio. Small place, no seating in the store front at all. Order by the pasty and line forms to the right of the pastry along the counter. It's the busiest place since it's the only open shop at the arcade. Grabbed a small jasmine and small green tea and an oat milk latte. $7.25. read more

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This is also the most superior coffee around. They roast their own beans and therefore they are different in terms of their freshness. I ordered a pour-over and it was very smooth with no bitterness. The baristas are well informed and obviously love what they are doing. In case you are serious about your coffee, it is a must visit. read more

Guys this place is a hidden gem!!! The coffee is out of this world good. It was bursting with flavor. The cardamom brought out the aroma of the coffee.. the service is good and best of all. It's super tiny place that is full of good vibes. This is my new coffee spot!! read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Cardamom bomb coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Food: Amazing Dirty Chai Latte. I've had a plethora of their drinks and every one is outstanding. Service: Friendly staff that know what they're doing. Ambiance: Great music in a quaint location connected to the Arcade, which is cool. read more

Awesome place with a ton of positive culture, kindness, and unique/delicious drink choices. Cardamom bomb delivered on all accounts -- from out of town but will absolutely be back next time around! read more

This place was a great spot for a coffee and a treat downtown! The coffee was excellent, I'm not usually a fan of flavored drinks because they taste artificial or too sweet to me but the cardamom bomb latte was phenomenal and my husband got the chai latte which was awesome too! I got a gluten free and vegan blueberry banana bread which was great and my husband got a coffee cake muffin. I was very impressed by the coffee at this place. It doesn't have a ton of seating space but a great stop in spot read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Coffee and snacks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Friendly service quick and delicious Vanilla latte and Cardamom bomb. Yum. The milk they use makes it perfect read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Coffee cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Decent coffee, I tried the Cardamom Bomb latte (w/oat milk). Love the ambiance and super friendly staff! read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Cardamom Bomb latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Got their matcha pandan latter to go! I wish there was something besides whole milk, almond and oat--maybe skim or 2% milk? I like that you can actually taste the pandan flavors but wish that there was maybe 1-2 more grams of matcha for better balance. Overall good read more

Coffee shop is super cute. It's small, hut cute and thr coffee. Just pure deliciousness right amount of coffee to milk. It was a cold day to the warmth was very much welcome. The coffeeshop is also attached to this beautiful building. Which is now a hotel. Pretty cute place to stay if I may say. The staff was sweet and helped me pick my coffee out. They were prompt to make it. They also seem to like what they do a lot. Meaning coffee will for sure taste better. read more

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First time at this Rising Star location. Drink: I ordered the Vanilla Bean iced latte. If it's iced, you'll get it in a 16 oz cup. They don't fill the cup with too much ice, which I appreciate. Not super sweet but I can tell that the flavor is in there. Price point is around what I have paid at other coffee shops. I would get it again. Aesthetics: I love earthy toned decor with some plants and windows. If millennial pink was the color of the 2010s, I feel like coffee shops having green plants is the post-Covid cafe aesthetic. If you are a recovering millennial hipster, you might like this place. It is the kind of place where a manbun could unironically thrive. Environment: some coffee shops are set up for folks to work, and some are set up for folks to sit and chat or to stop by for the caffeine. This is definitely a sit and chat neighborhood spot coffee shop. If you do come here to work, the round tables are not near any electric outlets so come fully charged. I personally don't like sitting on a stool to do work, but if that's okay with you, there are two side tables with metal stools for seats. The chairs at the table may have a size limit, so be aware of that if you or someone in your group might desire more room in a chair. There is also outside seating too. (Note: I write and read in coffee shops, so this is the context for my review.) read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Iced vanilla bean latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I had a lavender latte today and it was so delicious. I've been craving one since I moved to Ohio from California and this place did not disappoint. I wish there was a location closer to me. read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Delicious coffee, cozy vibes can you ask for more? The non dairy mocha was delicious and so were the cakes they have the fridge. The chocolate caramel was delicious. One of the great coffee spots in Ohio city! read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters should be called Shining Star Coffee Roasters because they're already amazing, and everyone who walks in immediately knows it. This is my kind of coffee shop in Downtown Cleveland. I've tried their cappuccino, pour over coffee, non dairy almond milk mocha, everything bagel w/ vegan cream cheese, and their croissant. Everything was outstanding, and the baristas really know what they're doing. How can you not have a good morning when the baristas are jamming out to September and making a hot cup of joe? We were only visiting Cleveland from Houston, TX for a family wedding, but if we lived here, I'd be sure to become a regular here. Cheers! read more

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Rising Star Coffee Roasters is such a blessing to Cleveland. It's one of the only high-quality, consistently good coffee in the area. One thing they could do is come up with more interesting seasonal drinks and flavors. I usually end up ordering a standard vanilla latte. It can get quite loud in this location given the crowdedness in the small space. The line also gets long on weekend mornings. Pastries are from Blackbird Baking company in Rocky River, and are a nice addition to a strong coffee. read more

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Cleveland, from the vibes to the people to the coffee. I absolutely LOVE how it's in an old firehouse. They still have the fire poles and garage and it's literally the cutest. The people who work here are so like and funny. I also love the unique way everyone dresses here. Hipster vibes are my favorite. They also make great recommendations here and are straight up honest about it all. They have indoor seating which is super cute and outdoor seating to enjoy the views of the area. There's also a cute little museum across the street and another area to sit with chairs and tables along with a teeter totter and slide. The coffee is pretty good. I got the vanilla bean cold iced latte and it was decent. Overall, with the vibes of this place I'll definitely be coming again! Great place to hang and walk around at read more

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Very friendly staff, nice space, quality coffee and a good selection of pastries. I had a cortado and an espresso. The espresso was a little sour, but generally tasty. The texture was great and there were hints of fruit flavors as well as some nuttiness and brown sugar-y sweetness. The in cafe service with the demitasse, sparkling water and tiny brass spoon on a bamboo tray looks really nice. Same goes for the cortado (except replace the demitasse with a Gibraltar glass). The cortado was delicious. The sweetness in the milk brought out something like a graham craxker and marshmallow sweetness--it made me think of Golden Grahams cereal. The latte art was excellent as well. read more

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Delicious unique lattes and roasts. We had the cardamom latte and the vanilla bean latte with almond milk and they were perfectly flavored. We also had the Vegan maple pecan scone and the blueberry lemon muffin (which my husband really liked because he said it was similar to the consistency of a coffee cake) and they were delicious and satisfying for a good price. Although we ordered for carry out, it's so easy to catch the relaxed and comfortable vibe while waiting in line from the plants and windows. Seating is limited. Most accessible parking is on on the street. The staff was quick and friendly. read more

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Absolutely a saving grace while staying at the Hyatt Arcade. Hotel coffee at the 1890 is equivalent to warm dirty water, horrible. Thankfully Rising Star came to the rescue with a flavorable burst of coffee gold. The employees love their job and work smart and efficiently. read more

It's a great neighborhood coffee shop. Delicious coffee, friendly staff, relaxed and comfortable vibe. read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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A lovely coffee shop, and another one of the solid rising star locations scattered all around Cleveland. It's definitely on the smaller side, and there aren't a ton of tables, so be forewarned if you are seeking out a study spot on a busy weekend. Coffee and tea are pretty solid, similar to those at other locations. I always enjoy the seasonal drinks and their iced teas! The massive windows are so lovely, and you definitely had a lot of natural lighting on a sunny day in Cleveland (a rarity in the colder months). read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Rising Star is one of my favorite coffee shops in the area!! I especially love the promised land latte with oat milk. Everyone is always really friendly and the service is quick... I've never left disappointed! read more

Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Promised land latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Rising Star definitely has the best coffee in Cleveland and this location is a gem. It's one of my go-to spots to grab a coffee and work on my laptop, or meet up with a friend. Such a cool location, fun aesthetic, friendly baristas, and the best caffeinated drinks in town! read more

A local favorite study spot of Case med school students. The staff is super friendly and the interior is very cute. Sometimes it can get loud and sometimes the wifi is unreliable, but I now frequent this establishment at least once a week. Rising Star offers good lattes and a large variety of hot tea. They also now serve lunch from their kitchen. read more

Amazing coffee is what this place is all about! Service was good and the location is amazing! A+

I visited Rising Star coffee shop during a weekday morning in May 2019. I don't drink coffee so I came to work on my laptop (apply for new jobs) and to simply visit this shop. I arrived before 8am so the early morning work crowd was starting to pile inside a little bit. This is a small location in an old fire station building in Ohio City. The coffee shop has great natural light coming through from the garage. I'm assuming that the garage door is probably closed during the winter months so depending on when you visit, you may not experience the wonderful natural light. If that's the case, sit outside the coffee shop where some tables and chairs are set up. I love the charm of this old firehouse. TEA -- This is almost strictly a coffee shop with only about 3 different tea options. I don't drink coffee so I can't comment on the types pf coffee drinks that they have. The tea I bought when I visited was expensive especially for such a small cup. I ordered the matcha green tea and it costs about $4.50 a cup which is pricey for such a small cup. INSIDE -- The inside space is tight but there is one long table in the center of the room and then there are a few smaller tables. The chairs are not super comfortable but it does the job. There is also one bathroom at the back of the building next to a small office. PARKING -- Street parking only. Overall, this is a good coffee shop but seating is limited. I'll probably come back to try some of their sweets such as brownies and pastries because they look delicious. The menu is small but if you are a coffee drinker then you'll most likely love their coffee because it is local coffee. **** - 108 total reviews in 2019 - 317 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 31 July 2019 read more

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