Are you one of those people that keeps your alcohol consumption in check, doesn't see the need for a pricey drug habit or a daily packet of cigarettes, and manages to avoid the 3pm rush to the vending machine? If so, good for you. Your vice-less lifestyle means you'll outlive me, but you're probably also uber boring. However, I doubt that you'll be able to resist my favorite treat at Rise - "Crack Bun".
I think they call it "Sticky Bun" but when I went up to the counter and asked for "Crack Bun", the girl KNEW what I was talking about. She gave me the look that one Crack Bun addict gives another.
I had a friend with me and he was skeptical of my description on the foodgasmic nature of Crack Bun. However, after the first bite his eyes glazed over and I knew he was hooked.
I'm not sure if it's the softness of the bun, the obscenely sticky nature of the cinnamon and sugar itself, or the liberal use of butter that makes this treat so redonkulously good. Evaluating exactly what makes Crack Bun so obscene is practically impossible while eating it. Most times I'm just trying to prevent my eyes from rolling around inappropriately in a public space.
Is Crack Bun the gateway bun to other delights at Rise? Maybe. I'm told they even have coffee and sandwiches and other baked goods. But, I don't think you'll even cares about anything else that they serve there when you're tripping on CB. Don't say I didn't warn you.