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| - On our last visit to Cleveland, my Uncle and I were looking for a place to grab a cup o' Joe. Originally we thought Panera Bread, but my fiancée suggested that we branch out a bit and try Rising Star. I am so glad for her recommendation!
The first thing that struck me was the outside of the location. The roaster is located inside an old fire station. I'm a big fan of repurposing old buildings rather than destroying them. We were fortunate enough to grab a spot right in front of the building. I didn't notice any parking lot, so on a busy day, plan on parking a block or so away.
We walked into the shop and were immediately greeted by the wonderful smell of coffee. The shop itself has limited seating, but with fortune on our side, we grabbed a seat against the back wall. Trusting my fellow Yelpers, I ordered the Cardamom Bomb coffee for each of us. It is made with a double shot of espresso, cardamom (which is a spice that I was unfamiliar with until this drink), brown sugar, and steamed milk.
Listen: I am not a fancy coffee drinker. I like my coffee strait from the pot, but this... I need more of this in my life! Just enough sweet and froth and bitter. It is probably good I haven't found a coffee joint like this in NC, because I would certainly spend too much money on Cardamom Bombs! I can't speak for their other locations, but this Rising Star is worth a visit.
Do it now!
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