Rising Sun Collective

Walked down North Park area and saw this grand opening sign but their 4-7 happy hour lured me in. Stu greeted my friend and I with welcome arms and told us all about their specials. We ordered the garlic edamame and kimchi gyoza off their happy hour menu and the dirty fries. They were all very tasty but my favorite was the garlic edamame. Parking is street parking but since it was a Sunday, it wasn’t too bad finding parking. Overall, I’d come back.

Happy Hour TUESDAY to SUNDAY. Really dam good deals. Stu and has staff were extremely hospitable and gave solid recommendations based on my party's preference. Passion fruit hard kombucha was recommended to me and absolutely delicious. It's an off menu item so was really a treat Would definitely go back to try their other offers. Thanks Stu!!

This restaurant serves the best karaage chicken I’ve ever had. Surprisingly, they also offer excellent vegetarian options. I ordered the wings without realizing they were vegetarian, and they turned out to be surprisingly good. The vegetarian potstickers were a bit underwhelming, but I believe there is a chicken option available as well. Every time I visit, there is ample seating, making it a great spot to get some work done. They offer authentic matcha, Japanese cuisine, sweet treats, and even beer. Plus, the service is always great. Highly recommended!

My friend and I tried 4 different drinks - all three hard sparkling tea and midnight in Tokyo (hazy IPA). Blueberry insight was the sweetest out of all three and was my favorite. However, they were not my cup of tea. The owner was present and talked to the customers. He gave us a sample of Japanese French Toast. It’s fluffy and sweet but nothing special. It seems like they are still in the process of getting the place ready though. We saw a consistent flow of customers so i assumed their food was good? I’ll prob go back to try their food items.

A collective of rising culinary talent, supported by a warm and friendly staff of folks. This melting pot of eateries offers a wide assortment of flavor and quality, no matter when you walk in

I asked for the sweetest out of the hard sparkling tea. I was told Blueberry Insight. I loved it! Strong blueberry taste with a hint of lemon and ended with lavender note. I loved that they have up to 3 sizes so that you could get a taster or flight. 5 ounce was enough for me. The matcha oat latte was creamy and delicious. The owner, Stew from Salt & Butter came out with samples of Japanese French Toast. I loved the sweetness and crispy edges. This is a nice space for all the Japanese collab. Expect free parking to be a pain. Pro tip: park in the parking structure for $1 an hour or $5 max and call it a day.

A new spot in the center of North Park offers a great experience. They have curated drinks from Embolden Co and vegan dishes from Sipz, alongside a regular menu with separate kitchens for vegan and regular food. My husband tried three different beers: All I’s On Me, Adventure Seekers, and Midnight in Tokyo. His favorite was All I’s On Me, but he also enjoyed Adventure Seekers. He even bought some beers to take home. The friendly waiter noticed I didn’t drink alcohol and kindly offered me a matcha sample. I love the atmosphere here and will likely return to try their food.

So delicious! The owner is very kind and hospitable. I ordered the French Toast, Matcha Latte with oak milk and the Japanese Okinawa pizza..all super delicious, rich and filling. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

we LOVE adrian, he is awesome! He is the best person ever & provided me and my family with the best service ever! We got here 2 minutes after they closed & they STILL accommodated us. BEST OF THE BEST!

Don't just come here for the food, come here for Rick! My friends and I decided to eat here for their Happy Hour (Tues - Sun, 4-7pm) and as much as the drinks and food were a hit, our server Rick really set the vibe for us. His personality and charm made our experience here even better; we truly appreciated his service and for him taking the time to talk with us. The dirty fries from the happy hour menu was simple and yet very crispy & delicious! I enjoy the $3 lager and margarita drinks as well. There is enough seating in this restaurant but parking can be really hard to find in this neighborhood.

what i ordered | tonkatsu panini | curry salt & butter roll | french toast taste | my favorite was the curry salt and butter roll. bread was soft and the curry was flavorful. the panini was alright. i think the flavor was decent but i usually just prefer the typical tonkatsu sandos. service | worker was super nice and food came out in around 10-15 min for the tonkatsu panini parking | street

I came here during happy hour. I ordered the dirty fries. The fries were crispy, i just didn't like the spicy mayo all over it. The menu didn't say it was going to be spicy and the server also said it wasn't spicy. I also got the pad Thai, it comes in a bowl but the serving side was pretty big. I just didn't think it tasted like traditional pad Thai. It was just okay for me. Their pastry and breads were very good!

Sipz Vegetarian Kitchen used to be the sole business operating out of this North Park suite on 30th St. Several months ago, the space was turned into a collective featuring four more businesses. The roster now featured Embolden Beer Company, Matcha Cafe Maiko, Salt & Butter Bakery by Okayama Kobo, and Shogun in addition to Sipz. A formal grand opening for Rising Sun Collective was held this past weekend in which free samples, giveaways, special offers, and live music all took place. I wanted to purchase some products from Salt & Butter Bakery as we were familiar with them from their previous Sorrento Valley location and from a past Yelp Elite Week Event. A selection of baked goods was on display in a glass case at the service counter. I picked the French Toast, Red Bean Salt & Butter Roll, and Cookie Salt & Butter Roll for my order. The two rolls were as soft and delicious as what I had tasted previously. The triangular piece of toast using Japanese milk bread (Shokupan) was dense and not too sweet. Perhaps some cinnamon sprinkled on top would have been an enhancement. Menu sheets for each of the businesses were posted outside to the left of the entrance. A sign with Happy Hour specials indicated that the promotion was offered from 4 to 7 pm on Tuesday through Sunday. Three dollar pints and five dollar appetizers were featured. I think it was a prudent decision for the owners to share the kitchen and split the overhead costs and rent with multiple entities operating under one roof.

I picked up a Too Good to Go order from here and every baked item we received was fantastic - especially the french toast! I definitely want to return for dine in, because the spot looked really cute!

Another mostly faked out Japanese place. The bakery is and is decent. Maiko inedible and not representative of anything Japanese. A shame this town can't figure out how to make authentic food, oftentimes.

Wow, I can't believe I didn't know what Japanese pastries were before. I've never tried them and I'm in love right now. Everyone here is super cool. Stu and William are the owners. Please stop in and say hi to them. The drinks you can't find anywhere else. Also, please do yourself a huge favor and just try the bakery products. They are all absolutely amazing. Big open seating and great environment.

Nutella bread, curry bread, strawberry milk bread, garlic edamame, hot pot stickers are so darn tasty! Shamil the baker was so friendly and easy to chat with! Very family oriented place and felt extremely comfortable here! Place looks casual inside, not bad.

Rising Sun Collective opened recently and is located on the same block as Saigon Coffee and Bivouac on 30th St in North Park area of San Diego, where Parking is always a challenge. Collective is synonymous with a group effort to mutually achieve the same goals. The menu is a three part: drinks, breakfast/lunch and main entrees of mostly noodles. The entree menu shows a collective listing 6 noodle dishes, 4 are Thai and 2 Japanese all described interestingly. It was early morning and I chose the Japanese French toast and the Japanini: a Japanese version of a panini made with wasabi Mayo and NOT pressed flat. I don't eat pork, and chose roast beef instead and asked for additional mayo on the side as it tasted was too dry. I could have made a much better version with eyes closed. Wanted to order french fries, sans the pork stuff on top but was informed the fryer was not working :( The Japanese French toast was presented as plain as it looked, and sadly tasted plain :( If a side of sweet condensed milk was offered to pour over it would gave improved the taste and texture, which was a tad too chewy. Maybe drinking some drink, matcha or beer would help, but I passed on drinks. Based on these two items I tried, I was unimpressed and disappointed, both the japanese french toast and the Japanini seemed to have been prepared with little effort or imagination, the contents and taste just lacked the WoW factor that merits a reorder. The restaurant space can accommodate large groups, but only offers indoor seating with dining tables, booth banquet seating and the bar with limited beer and wine. Decor was simply plain and simple. Service from staffer Rick was outstanding; he cordially greeted Me and my pup. He was informed of the menu details as well eventual plans for this restaurant. Plans to build and set up a bakery section selling Japanese baked goods sounds delightful and I would return to see. The great customer service from Rick who followed up to check if everything was satisfactory, and frankly made my dining experience better, elevated my rating from a 2 star mainly for the food, to a generous 3 star, which is just ok but NOT ok. This review was unsolicited and strictly my narrated experience. Perhaps other food items taste better...:/

This place is no longer SIPZ, on the map it says sipz but it is now under new ownership and is known as rising sun collective. It is sad to lose a vegetarian restaurant, but on the bright side, they kept some of the sipz menu! They have a one sheet, two sided menu, one side is dedicated to rising sun collective which sells meat and the other side is dedicated to a reduced sipz menu they kept. For vegetarians, it can be tricky knowing which side you are looking at so make sure you double check with your waiter! The other nice thing that the waiter told me was that they have different friers for meat and no meat products and use different pans as well! Very considerate of them. They kept true to the taste of the sipz food and had the same kind of fake meat so that was great. The menu was greatly reduced, so you can only get a few of the popular dishes they had. The fries that I got as an appetizer was delicious! I recommend getting those! The restaurant is a decent size with plenty of seating. There was only inside seating.

THE NEW-NEW ON THE BLOCK (5 stars) Welcome to the neighborhood! - BITES/SIPS: good - PRICE: affordable - SERVICE: excellent - AMBIANCE: kind of plain BUT they are still "lgetting situated I didn't know what to expect coming here. I wasn't that big of a fan of Sipz BUT I am a fan of Salt & Butter. Be patient as Rising Sun Collective moves in and gets comfy in their take over space of Sipz. If you have never been to a Salt & Butter then you might not get the excitement. I don't have to go to Miramar or Convoy for Japanese pastries any longer! :: COMPREHENSION :: It's a collective. From what I've gathered by starting at the menu.. Salt & Butter's items and Sipz items. Salt & Butter's (Japanese Bakery) dominating the Brunch menu. On top of that, they have a bar servings some beers and sours on tap (or by can). Dinner, they offer Asian items and fan favorites of Sipz. A vegetarian menu (just like the old Sipz) and a menu for non-Vegetarians so everybody is happy. Brunch served until 2, Dinners starts at 4. bar opened Brunch and Dinner. Dear vegetarians/vegans... they have two separate cooking areas to avoid cross contamination. :: BITES :: JAPANESE FRENCH TOAST - shokupan soaked in condensed milk & egg mixture with powered sugar. Shokupan is a milk bread. One thing about Asian pastries, they are a little dryer - I kept that in mind. It wasn't like the typical French toast I'm use to. The texture was... toast. Shokupan is also chewier. Light flavor of sweetness and no addition of a syrup to pour which felt dryer in taste when comparing to regular French toast. Again, this is not your typical American French toast dunked in just egg wash. This is Shokupan dunked in a milk and egg wash. TONKATSU PANINI - port Katsu, cheese & Tonkatsu sauce. The Salt & Butter Japanese Bakery is in Miramar and if you been you know the Tonkatsu would run out quickly. Ive had a few Salt & Butter paninis before and fish is my favorite (because it tastes like a... (hate to compare to McD but McD is very relatable) ... Fish O'Filet. That's coming to the menu but wasn't on when I came. The Tonkatsu one was good but the Tonkatsu was a little chewier than I like. The sauce on top helped add some flavor and moisture. Again, have to compare to McD... kind of reminded me of the McRib but a much smaller and light scale. Something felt "missing" in this sandwhich. I do suggest the Tonkatsu Panini had chopped chives for a pop of color and a pop of herb flavor which does pair very nicely with Tonkatsu. :: SIPPIES :: North Park is known for the breweries! I am not a beer drinker by any means BUT I do like to dabble into sours. I am so glad they're offered 5oz which I feel is perfect if you want to get a little more than a sip yet not too much where you feel full from one drink. MANGO PALMER - hard sparking black tea with mango and meyers lemon. THIS WAS MY FAVORITE of the three SIPPIES that I've tried. MANGOTRON-MANGO SOUR 4.5% - with tajin & chamoy. This was really good. Noted of mango and an aftertaste of sour. BLUEBERRY INSIGHT - hard sparkling black tea with blueberry, Meyer lemon & Lavendar. Had to try a hard tea because I love tea. I think I could do without the Lavendar in it, didn't realize there was Lavendar and I'm not a fan of Lavendar drinks as it makes it floral. You get notes of blue berry, floral, and black tea. :: SERVICE :: Great service! I felt very welcomed. They were kind and friendly and they fit right into the neighborhood because NP has the friendliest places to eat. It was nice talking to the employees and getting the rundown of what's to come with the new space. Until the next review...

The Rising Sun Collective is taking over Sipz location. I stopped in during regular business hours for a Yelp Elite Week, but I also purchased some eats off their menu for the purpose of this review, not to mention I was hungry and the menu items looked tasty. I ordered the chicken karaage at $9, which included 4 pieces and the pork pop stickers at $8, which also included 4 pieces. The chicken karaage was very good. The breading was very tasty and crispy. The thigh meat inside was very tender. They Japanese spicy mayo or Kewpie was tasty and offered a mild heat. The pop stickers were very good, too. These were deep-fried. I prefer them pan-fried, but for deep-fried pop stickers, they were still quite good. They came with house dipping sauce, which was very good. The service was very good. It was friendly, and the place has a very cool casual vibe.

Stumbled upon this place as my boyfriend and I were revisiting North Park and saw this new dig. Vic welcomed us at the door and we were drawn in by the happy hour on a Saturday $3 for pints and $5 for apps. My boyfriend and I came in around 4:00 pm right when happy hour started. Ric sat down and welcomed us and also gave us some nice beer recommendations. The chicken karagge and the pork gyoza had a super nice crunch to them. So nice and fresh. We had a lite house blonde ale that was also crisp and refreshing. Love it here!! It's welcoming, clean, and great vibe.

It looks like Sipz has been remodeled and partnering with few other establishments based on the menu. I got a breakfast/lunch item called the Japanini which is egg, cheese, pesto, tomato, and shiso leaf on a salt and butter roll. Admittedly, I didn't have high expectations mainly because I didn't know what to expect but it ended up being pleasant and surprisingly delicious! The outside of the roll was pressed with a nice cheese crust. Balance of flavors was good (although I think tomato could be skipped). Overall, I enjoyed the crispy crust, soft bread inside and well balanced ingredients. Only callout is that the sandwich is pretty small and not filling, so meant to be more of a snack

There's something I have to tell you. When I think of anything Vegan, I think of communes and leg hair and parents who give their children names like 'Harmony' and 'Apocalypse' and 'Myocardial Infarction.' I'm not sure why, and I know it doesn't reflect anything more than ignorance on my part. So in an effort to better understand what I don't know, and because I was told there would be free food, I went to check out the new Sipz at 3614 30th Street on Friday night which is now reimagined as the Rising Sun Collective: Japanese Bites, Brews, and Bakery and is a standout among the many cookie cutter bars and breweries that overwhelm 30th in a never-ending bid to suck up as many Millennial dollars as humanly possible in the shortest amount of time available. Now, I realize that reviewing a restaurant that just opened up doesn't give them a fighting chance since most restaurants need time to iron out the kinks, find their pace, etc. (And why I will definitely follow up.) So I am only going to mention a few things that stood out to me and made an impression. First things first. I ordered the Kimchi Gyoza as a starter followed by the Drunken Noodles with vegetables in a 'light sauce,' with "chicken." You'll notice there are full quotes around the chicken because on vegan menus, there can be no mistaking. "Chicken" aside, the noodles were a rich, generously-sized bath of silken noodles and vegetables. If your tastes run less on the protein-in-quotes side, flip the menu over and there you have it; you can order chicken and not wonder if you're eating something from a petri dish or this weirdly orange-colored french fry of sorts that I found in my dish and was advised by one of the very enthusiastic servers that "it takes just like chicken." Well, I suppose what tastes like chicken is not in the eye of the chicken. But to me, it tasted weirdly generic; it had this satisfyingly crunchy and well-seasoned outer layer, but the insides tasted like a what a lipid might taste like if lipids tasted like chicken. The Kimchi Gyoza were terrific but not at all what I expected. The center was a finely minced filling of the famed probiotic minus all of that vinegary acidity that people associate with fermented napa cabbage. Which is unfortunate because that was exactly what I wanted. I was anxious to try dunking a kimchi original in the Rising Sun Collective's lush version of potsticker sauce. But that's OK. There are plenty of other items on the menu. And as Stu, one of the owners told me, they plan on building up a Japanese pastry shop as part of their collective 'vision.' I actually look forward to that and hope to return to add my thoughts. There are some beers, ciders, and seltzers (a few of which are the only ones to be found in the neighborhood I was told, but have not verified) but the beer selection was just OK and the sake list was necrotic, especially given the fact that Saiko Sushi, with its extensive sake list, is just around the corner. The space, as best as I can recall, hasn't changed much. It has that Japanese minimalist look circa 1986. But ambience counts so I'm hoping the team behind their reinvention will find new and interesting ways to use the space that they have. I don't want to give you the wrong impression. I had a good time. And the food was really good. And, thank you, Stu for your generosity. But five stars? Not yet. But I have all the confidence in the world that that five-stars will be the general consensus on the Rising Sun Collective.

Went here for a Saturday breakfast and to do some work and it was the PERFECT start to my day! I ordered their Matcha Oat Latte and Tonkatsu Panini. The latte was sweet and fresh, I would absolutely get it again. The Tonkatsu Panini had smoked pork belly and cheese inside of a super soft buttery croissant. It was soooo good, honestly one wasn't enough! They have a large space with lots of seating, perfect for small and large groups! They also have a wide beer selection and an even better lunch menu (dirty fries, tom yum soup, etc.) for those who are coming in later in the day. Thanks so much, Rick, for your superb customer service! Rick was very friendly, quick, and attentive, and made our entire experience very POSITIVE!!!

I'm so glad this place moved into my neighborhood! Everyone here is very friendly and welcoming. I came right before the dinner service started and enjoyed a drink while I waited as well as catch Coraline. The newly redone interior is gorgeous and light. All the food I've had here, whether it was the curry bread I had the other day or the chicken karaage I ordered today has been nothing short of amazing and well prepared. Compared to Sipz, this place is much more friendly and I hope it stays for a long time.

Great ambiance inside and delicious pastries. I got the garlic bun and the cute little bear custard bun. Both breads were fantastically soft and delicious. The owner was also really enthusiastic about their business and friendly which was a nice touch! I'll be back for their beer and food.

We got to try some of their japanese inspired beers here. I wish the matcha ipa was more matcha-y. The hojicha lager was really good. The staff was friendly. But didn't appreciate how when carrying the water cups to give to us the waiter stuck his fingers over the glass to carry them so he could carry more than just by holding the glass itself. Other than that would be back to try the food.

Food was super good and portions were big, service was really nice too, cute inside. Went there Friday night and didn't have to wait, prices were reasonable

Absolutely fantastic spot! Service is beyond great, the food is delightful, and a REALLY good happy hour. Seriously the people are fantastic. Can't rave about this place enough. (And be sure to try the milk bread. Never level amazing.)

I came in for lunch on a friday and no one was there, like it was totally empty. The waiter was super nice, I liked his vibe. I got the general tsao double delight bento box and it was good. I also thought It was nice that there were multiple vegan options! I think the person who left the 1 star was just mad it's not sipz.

Came here for the happy hour stayed for the "buy one pint get 4 to go!?" Insane. The karate and the pot stickers & $3 beer happy hour is awesome. Foods delicious. And shout out to Vic & Rick super cool staff here really nice and excellent vibes !

We had a great experience with the food, drinks, and servers Vick and Rick. Vick gave us a briefing on the menu as part of a Yelp Elite event for drinks, but we also ordered food (see below). I had Dusk in Kyoto (Hojicha Lager) which had a light barley flavor and a blueberry sparking tea, which had a hint of the fruity flavor. My husband ordered Midnight in Tokyo (Matcha Hazy IPA) and a sour whose name I forget. We got some samples of the Japanese "french toast bread" which was a little sweet and fluffy. Rick was very entertaining and friendly. He even sat at our table to play cards with us. He knew when to give us a box and a bag to take home our food w/o being asked. He also was very attentive to us and the other customers. Dirty fries with pork belly (and the orange sauce with black sesame seeds was delicious. I really wanted just the pork belly--charred, a little fatty, flavorful. I recommended that the pork belly be placed in "bun baos" as an appetizer or even a main entree, along with pickled cucumbers, slivers of the white part of green onions, and a little bit of that yummy orange sauce. The yellow curry was a very generous portion--lots of food on top of the rice. The liquid part was more like a thick gravy than a curry--it was fine with me, since I prefer thick over broth for curry if I had to choose; it had a nice lemongrass flavor with a little kick b/c we ordered medium spice. Chunks of vegetables (onions, carrots, bell peppers) along with chicken were filling. I would, however, recommend white meat, instead of dark meat, and I prefer my onions cooked more. It was still a very heart meal! The teriyaki chicken was a soy, sweet flavor and gooey, similar to the texture of an orange chicken sauce. It came with broccoli (which I appreciate was a real vegetable and not frozen) but it had too much rice. Nice addition to North Park with the old Sipz location.

rising sun collective is a new collaboration between several amazing local restaurants/bakeries/breweries in san diego. taking over the old sipz location, this place is located right in the heart of north park! the service is absolutely top notch, with vick and rick both being awesome servers. they really took care of us! the ambiance is nice and casual. the matcha lattes (oat and regular) are really delicious and smooth. we also tried a sampler of the hard sparkling teas and they were quite good, they tasted a bit like kombucha! for food, we only got appetizers and dessert. the takoyaki and calamari strips were both decent, nothing too notable. tasted a bit homemade and less restaurant style in my opinion. however, the yuzu cheesecake was quite yummy! it was the perfect refreshing balance between the thick cheesecake and the fruits that come with it. i would definitely recommend it! the staff was also very clear to us that their kitchen is strictly separated into a vegan side and non vegan side so there is no cross contamination. overall, i am excited to revisit rising sun collective and especially want to come back to try the breakfast and lunch items (menu only available from 9am-2pm)!

We shared the original french toast, the Japanese french toast, and the grilled cheese. Their Bakery items are from Salt & Butter and were all delicious! The bread was light and fluffy. I had the iced matcha latte and my other half had two 5 ounce pours of the hard seltzer/tea. They partner with Cafe Maiko for their matcha drinks. Definitely try the Midnight in Tokyo IPA which was a special collaboration and has matcha in it. Rick was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back again to try their dinner.

Came in for their Yelp soft opening. On top of the complimentary items from the event, we ordered the Yuzu Palomar, Mango Palomar and Dusk in Kyoto to drink and to eat the Japanini sandwich, calamari strips with umami and pork gyoza. Given that it's a very soft opening, they were limited in all choices. The food was amazing! The panini (Japanini) was outstanding. Their beer, seltzer and Kombucha are all from Embolden/New Motion brewery in Miramar. Another great choice. The service was fantastic. Rick was so nice and made the experience worth coming back for. The owner Stu was very informative of their plans, which was nice. The decor is still in process but the bar, and furniture are dialed in. We will definitely be coming back once they fully open. They will be offering breakfast and lunch and possibly dinner.

Newly opened in North Park with Japanese fusion theme! Friendly staff and good service, tried a few of their starters and all were freshly made to order. Extremely crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!

Stopped in for a few drinks the other day with my girlfriend and her friends. Their beer selection is a collaboration with a local brewery and there are a couple Japanese inspired beers which I felt were fairly novel. Being a fan of darker beers, I had the Moonpie and raspberry stout. The staff were very friendly and attentive but seemed a little nervous to please those coming in (will probably wear off as they get more established). They were able to provide good recommendations on drinks and might stop by again to try some of their favorites. There was an interesting situation when my girlfriend and I had ordered a round of drinks. She received her drink almost immediately but we had to ask the staff after a couple of minutes for mine because it seemed they had forgotten. The vibe was a tad confusing to me as they are sharing a space with the existing Sipz location on this street. Personally, I don't imagine myself mixing drinks and vegan food very often. Cannot speak to quality of the food since I only had drinks.

The food, drinks, and service are incredible. This place needs more hype! This is my 3rd time here. I got the strawberry matcha this time and it is my favorite matcha ever. Every time I come I get the spicy curry roll. They also have a non spicy version if if u don't like spicy food. Never had anything like it with the pastry and curry combo and it is amazing. Also got the garlic salt and butter roll this time! And lastly the man who works here is so kind and provides excellent service. They also have free samples a lot of

Came in over the weekend with my other half for a late lunch/brunch and was very pleased by the experience. The former Sipz location seems like it's had a bit of a face lift and looks like more changes may be coming in the near future but so far it has a clean, modernist vibe to it which was welcoming. The front of house staff, Rick, was responsible for a lot on his own but he did a good job taking care of everyone and he was very personable and answered the questions that we had. Their Matcha Latte (sourced from Cafe Maiko) was made very well and had a great balance of sweet and tea flavor). I tried the Tokyo IPA with matcha and it was also very well balanced with a note of matcha on the backend that was not overpowering. We ordered the grilled cheese as well as the french toast and we enjoyed both of them; the grilled cheese had a mayo mixture in the cheese and tasted really rich and the french toast was griddled just right with a great texture. Would definitely come back again to give their dinner service a try.

Everyone in here is so unbelievably kind, with great customer service. Pastries are out of this world, and reasonably priced to boot. Super pumped that this place is walking distance from my house. Thanks Stu!

Such a great place! We attended the elite week event a couple weeks back and came back last night. It was the same amazing experience! From the people to the drinks to the food, everything was top notch. Stu, William, Rick and Vic are great! They truly make you feel like they have known you for years. We absolutely loved all of them. The collective included a bakery, the brewery and Salt and Butter (paninis). We LOVE the collaboration. The drinks were on point. My husband absolutely loved the Japanese lager (matcha is from Japan!) and I tried all the seltzers. They have 12 taps so they switch them around. For food, we ordered the pork gyoza. And the pad Thai. Both yummy! They kept part of the vegan menu (formerly Sipz) as well. They are still working on stuff but the soft opening will happen soon and the grand opening should take place in about 3-4 weeks. This place is great and the people are fantastic. You need this place and these people in your life. We will definitely be back!

Stumbled upon this place by random. Not only were we greeted by free samples of bread, but the staff there was incredibly welcoming and friendly. The food was amazing, definitely recommend the dirty fries. The matcha was INCREDIBLE! I usually find it hard to find actual good matcha, but the matcha here exceeded my expectations. The staff made us feel at home. Ricky was very funny and we had an amazing conversation with him. Will definitely be returning if we are ever back in the area.

Got to try to tonkatsu panini and the smoked salmon panini and bold were amazing! Especially the tonkatsu was great. Definitely will be back to try the rest of the menu.

We walked in thinking the restaurant was Sipz as their sign was still up, and the restaurant was completely empty. The host was overbearing and loud, the waiter unprofessional and unorganized, and we had to correct him multiple times on our order. Food came out and it was very reminiscent of thawed freezer food, as one pot sticker would be cold and the next scalding. The women in our party felt very uncomfortable the whole time. Three of the male workers cornered a woman who was at the bar, and we didn't feel comfortable leaving until she left. The entire party immediately felt sick after leaving, one of us throwing up. One of the saddest things about this whole ordeal is that Sipz was a safe space for people with dietary restrictions, specifically vegans and vegetarians, to go and know they could have anything on the menu. One of the people in our group is vegetarian and thought the kimchi would be ok to eat but it ended up having chicken in it. Safe to say we miss Sipz!