Crema's Take
“The baristas at Rise Up City Dock are genuinely exceptional—reviewers consistently rave about their genuine warmth and skill, which makes this spot feel more like catching up with a friend than ordering coffee. That said, quality can be inconsistent (some days the Jamaican tea hits, other days it's disappointingly watered down), and service speed isn't guaranteed, so go when you're not in a rush and can soak in the waterfront seating rather than dash off.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →absolutely amazing coffee on top of the best barista in the world by far whom has the biggest smile on there face and is extremely polite even at 6:55am !!
Breakfast sandwiches were pretty good, coffee was okay. Good seating options if you go in the morning before the attached restaurant opens.
I don’t know what happened today with the Jamaican tea but I typically get it and it’s flavorful. This time around it tasted like plain water with a yellow hue. I normally don’t complain about things like this but it was very underwhelming for $6 with the tip included.
Waited 15 -20 min for a smoothie which was sub-par and iced chai latte. At least 8 people who walked in and ordered after us got their order first. When I asked how our order was going a high strung, clearly agitated employee told me in a raised voice they make simpler drinks…
Looking for a quick coffee break from all your shopping adventures in downtown Annapolis? Rise Up might be the spot! We visited here for the first time a few days ago as we were traveling through Maryland and stopped in Annapolis for the day and we were pleasantly surprised with…
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