It's so good, it's now a part of my routine.
Apparently I'm not the only one hooked on this gem of a bakery. Every time I'm there I run into friends and colleagues.
On The Rise is a quaint operation that produces amazing stuff. Their scones are fantastic. Try their Jennifer or Hermit cookies! They're on part with Momofuku's Compost Cookies. Chocolate croisants, tarts and of course a great selection of the non-sweet variety of breads. Their badguettes are great. They serve a wonderful fair trade coffee too!
What makes On The Rise different than the typical pastry case at a coffee shop is the quality. Everything tastes real / home made. It's hard to quantify this but when you taste it you'll agree. They don't seem to take shortcuts and the proof is in their work.
Check them out but don't wait too long. They often run out of several items by 11, which I suppose is annoying but it kind of adds to their charm and validates my theory about how everything they make is painstaking prepared.
Current Favorites: Rustic Apple Tart, Chocolate Croisant.