http://www.ontherisebaking.com/
I took myself to On the Rise on Sunday morning, hoping to have coffee and a croissant. The website had fabulous-looking croissants. Alas, there were none of the flaky pastry to be had, but I did have a nice cappuccino. Since my sugar diet I haven't been much for sweets, but if you want a fancy coffee this is your place - they have things like almond joy lattes. My plain jane drink was just fine, and I did appreciate that when I ordered it "for here" I got an actual ceramic mug without having to ask.
I had my coffee at one of the two outside tablesThe other table had a small group of men drinking espresso and speaking a lovely slavic language I'm embarassed to say I couldn't identify. And a boy of about 8 or 10 who looked bored out of his mind, poor thing. I thought it was refreshing to be outside on a hot sunny day.
Not feeling I had the full experience, I went back in for a peach cobbler to go. I brought it to my friend Sarah so I could have input on the goodies. Her report was that it was good, but achingly sweet. She couldn't tell if the peaches were fresh or some sort of preserved (either way, cooked). She also said she had a major sugar crash afterwards. So...good? Depends on your feelings toward sweet.
I don't think they have bakers working Sunday, so I'll have to go back another time to try the croissants. (Its a bit dangerous for me, though, as its right next to a yarn store and like any good knitter I have a slight yarn-purchasing problem). Maybe I'll meet a friend from the West Side there sometime,
Post script -- It was a stretch of 10 days between my most recent new places, and both were coffee shops. I had been gone to Minnesota, and then got a very bad cold. This coming week I'll try to visit someplace with substantial food.
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