On The Rise Van Aken

The lady at the counter was extremely rude and cold. The coffee was just ok, and the sticky bun without nuts was kind of chewy and unappealing. Very different experience from their original place on Fairmount.

one of the best sandwich locations around. their banh mi and prosciutto sandwiches are just killer. i also really enjoy their bread and pastries, and this location is quite convenient for me. in particular, the sticky walnut buns and the jennifer cookie are delish—but it’s quite hard to go wrong!

4 stars rather than 5 just because everything is a tad overpriced. That said, the sandwiches and bread are excellent. The shorter black woman with short hair is always smiling and engaging and exemplifies perfect customer service. And kudos to the youngish white guy who makes the sandwiches- not just because of their quality BUT he really yells customer names with a commanding force! I've been to sooo many places where people just willy nilly say a name amidst a crowded Cafe and ain't no one hearing anything!!! Makes a really big difference!