On The Rise knocks it out of the park, every time!
By focusing on what they do best - and what we all came here for! - which is simple breads and pastries executed beautifully with great, fresh ingredients, On The Rise wins my vote for Best Bakery on the East Side, if not the whole City.
Other reviewers have noted the limited seating space and limited hours of operation: On The Rise isn't really trying to be a cafe. They are only trying to be a wonderful bakery, and that they are!
Everything I have tried here has just knocked my socks off! The Sticky Buns are a favorite, as is the Bacon Gruyere Loaf, Sourdough Bread, and all of the Croissants!
I have found their prices to be more than reasonable and the waitstaff to be reliably pleasant on my numerous visits.
Come to On The Rise. Perhaps don't plan on languishing here as you might in a coffee shop. Come, grab your heart's-content of baked goods and head out for a walk around one of the Shaker Lakes or take their treasures home to your family. It's a truly perfect bakery experience.