Rise Up Severna Park

Shoutout to the employees at Rise Up Severna Park, we ended up there with 15 minutes to spare before closing and they were friendly and patient as it was our first time deciding what we wanted try. The coffee smoothie was what they are known for and honestly after trying it, I know why. It is PHENOMENAL. It has a great creamy texture and the quality of the coffee comes through. It is the perfect beverage to enjoy during the warmer months, but for me I'll take it all year round. They also had great iced coffee, their flavors were not too sweet to distract from the high quality brews that they offer.

Cute coffee shop with tasty drinks. There is a drive thru, but went inside since the line was so long. My husband got the banana coffee smoothie and I got a latte with sugar free vanilla syrup. Both were delicious and the staff was fast and friendly.

Service was great, staff was very accommodating when I ordered a drink that wasn’t on menu. Food was delicious (Sunset burrito and cinnamon scones). While the atmosphere wasn’t “cozy,” (if that’s what you value) there was ample community seating and the set up allowed me to navigate very easily with my stroller (which is pretty big) and I could say it would do the same for wheelchairs too. Also loved seeing a self serve coffee station, which seems increasingly rare these days. Will come back again.

I visited for the first time around 11:00 a.m. to pick up a couple of burritos and a coffee. The staff was polite, but the operation itself was surprisingly inefficient. Despite ordering something as basic as a double macchiato—two espresso shots with milk—I waited 40 minutes for my drink. The shop was busy, but the focus seemed less on serving customers and more on cultivating a particular aesthetic. It appears to be a space designed primarily for a younger crowd that values vibe over speed, consistency, or quality. For anyone on a schedule or expecting professional-level service, this may not be the right fit. The tight space was also filled with multiple dogs, which made dining inside uncomfortable and unappealing. That alone would discourage me from eating there again. Overall, this

If I’m ever out in the Severna Park area I always make a trip to Rise Up. Their coffee is SO STRONG. Which I love. And it tastes good! Their syrups are pretty good, I usually go with the Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte and it’s delicious. I also love their happy cow vegan breakfast burrito. I do wish I could order food at the drive thru they have since I have a one year old that’s usually sleeping in the backseat but I get it. A bit small on the inside for the amount of foot traffic, I probably wouldn’t post up here to study or work but they have a nice outdoor seating area when it’s warmer out.