On The Rise Artisan Breads — Restaurant in Cleveland Heights

So many tasty and fresh options in one small spot.

They're also really kind and knowledgeable about which items have any peanuts or treenuts, which is very appreciated! (There is a risk of cross-contamination due to being made in the same kitchen though, so not for people who have potential anaphylaxis response from miniscule amounts.)

Also, there are often new things to try!

There's the standard year-round daily options of certain traditional breads, pastries, cookies, macarons, etc, then there's special breads and bakery items that are only available on certain days of the week, then there's the seasonal or limited things based on seasonal fruits/holidays etc.

They also have some lunch items like sandwiches and soups - I haven't tried those yet.

And there's always lots of people picking up special holiday orders during those key times of the year!

I've tried many of the breads, pastries, tarts, and mini cakes and have enjoyed them all!

Overwhelmed by the options? Don't know what to try first??

The Boston cream eclair is always a winner because the vanilla custard is not overly sweet, and it's both filling and satisfies the bakery craving! Or grab a seasonal tart...the mini ones are still pretty big, and definitely can be shared!

There's a really amazing tart with lemon custard and fresh blueberries at a certain time of year... Very tasty and the fresh berries add a nice touch! At other times of the year it's often available with standard meringue on the lemon custard tart. So good.

Also, I've always had great service, really friendly employees! Although they are very busy, each employee I've ever met is very kind, helpful, attentive, and...

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...

Well after arriving no other customers in store I was quickly attended to buy a nice young lady. She proceeded to ring me up fo a whole pumpkin roll mind you it was quite pricey I thought. but purchased any way.$30. well it better be good I mentioned to the lady. She giggle and walked away.she asked another cashier hiw do we box this up. She was obviously too busy on her cell phone. So then the young lady proceeded to call on another individual to help. now I have waited 6 minutes so far so I'm getting a little frustrated 😠 😡 👿 5 more minutes goes by when another individual says to me so sorry about the small wait.I said 11 minutes is not small. There has got to be some one who can box up the bakery goods. just one more minute. We'll I get home to find the roll was very dry very crumble the cream in the roll was reall nice but I was very disappointed in the overall service and quality of the product considering the price.And never received a call back...