Rising Star Coffee Roasters

"I'll start with AMAZING, in every respect - especially the staff behind the counter Lou and Mero. You guys rock. After having had one my worst lifetime coffee experiences the day before in Little Italy (you probably know what store I'm talking about - gag), I had my doubts about another Cleveland Coffee Shop. Well, boy was I dead wrong. First of all you can (must) get your coffee in either glassware or ceramic - did you know that in the US we use 16 billion single use coffee cups a year? Not to mention it tastes much better. So A+ for that. Then, the spelling of all the espresso drinks is correct. Major pet peeve to see missing Cs and Ps in cappuccino, missing H or C in Macchiato etc. And they have Cortado! Two bean choices for espresso drinks including a single origin from Oaxaca?! OMG. And Lou speaks accentless Spanish? Oh, and the cortados and cappuccino were seriously top notch. Spoiled in LA with amazing coffee shops everywhere, but I wish we had Lou, Mero and Rising Star here as well. Well done Cleveland! Can't wait to go back. Gracias."

"Barista who not only tore down posters of the Israeli hostages but even worse stated that they weren’t wanted. The owners have yet to respond. This is supporting this hate filled propaganda. They will feel the consequences."

"Rising Star makes some of the best coffee drinks in Northeast Ohio. Their mocha has the right amount of sweet and chocolate without overpowering the coffee. The cardamom bomb is my favorite specialty drink. I appreciate the zero upcharge for oat milk and the discount for bringing a reusable cup. Highly recommend checking them out for a good cup. They offer a wide selection of roasted beans too, sometimes they're a hit, other times a miss, but I always enjoy trying something new."

"I love Van Aken, and I love coffee, so this place will always be amazing to me. You can really taste the quality of ingredients in their coffees, making the price worth every sip. My husband’s favorite is the promised land, I love to try everything, but do always love a good lavender latte, and then either sit down around the numerous table options in market hall, or walk around the strip and enjoy window shopping and the beautiful weather outside!"

"Good spot! Nothing amazing, but nothing worth avoiding. If I’m in that part of town again, I’d make a stop. It’s in a food court with some really good looking shops and a nice space to sit outside."