I visited on Saturday morning with my partner and my son. My partner is vegan and she had previously been there. She was excited to bring us there. The grilled cheese was amazing - the cheese was perfectly melted and the bread had great bite. The latkes had good flavor but I prefer them to be crispier on the outside. That's purely a personal preference. The donuts were dry but I attributed that to us arriving later in the morning. The only real downside to our visit was the staff -- everyone seemed like they wanted to be anywhere but there. I hope it's not an indication of an unfavorable work environment. read more

Pastries were gummy after chewing and lacked flavor. the cinnamon roll was particularly disappointing. Coffee was average. Meal portions were small, especially for the cost. The menu items were limited and out first choices were sold out. Nice ambiance and would consider returning to try some different items (though not rushing back). read more

Went here for the first time yesterday and got the Italian bagel, the raspberry sprinkle donut & the classic lemon donut. For being gluten free, vegan, soy free etc these were DELICIOUS. Such a great array of options too of various pastries. Seriously the best gluten free bagel I've had - doesn't have that gritty feel a lot of GF breads do. Can't wait to come back and try the cinnamon roll! read more

Everything was perfect here! Especially the vegan blueberry sugar donuts. The staff was so nice and the environment so friendly

Underwhelming gluten-free and vegan options that lack flavor. What's worse is the owner is a selfish typical corporate type of CEO wannabe. Cares about making money for himself but not his employees. When interviewed twice he asked why do you wanna work for the company besides the pay and what's sad is that the pay isn't even worth what you are doing, $14 an hour to Bake is ridiculous, there are other places around here that pay a lot better because they actually value their employees. read more

I have been waiting to go to this place for 2 years. I just went in a few minutes ago, the two girls (white short brown hair and an Asian girl) at the counter that were just baristas just stared at me and continued talking to each other. I then said, "Hi!" they both looked at me and continued to ignore me. no greeting, and I've never been here, already so unfriendly and unprofessional. the short haired girl complimented my outfit, after saying thank you the Asian girl said "she was talking about us", brown hair girl said, "I know, that's why I said something". I then had to continue to wait, while they still ignored me, and told them both what I wanted. no responses, the Asian girl was individually bringing orders to customers and me, she just puts it on the counter and doesn't even say anything, my boyfriend had to point it out. Pretty disappointing and doesn't make me want to go back. read more

Good food, but the person who came out to bring our food was very rude. When you spend over $65 on breakfast for the whole family, you definitely expect and deserve a better experience. Will probably give Rise one more shot because the food was good, and hopefully the experience will be better next time. read more

it's paczki day so why not review rise today since i waited in a longggg line for vegan paczkis. The first Rise dessert I ever had was purchased at Bridge Street Market which has an amazing selection of vegan treats. I had a cookie sandwich which was two chocolate chip cookies with frosting sandwiched in between and half dipped in chocolate and sprinkles. I will say I am not the biggest fan of their frosting... it is very very sweet and has an almost coconut/fake like flavor which i know coconuts is used in a lot of vegan treats but i've had way better tasting vegan frostings. one thing i did really appreciate about the cookie was there was no calorie information printed on the packaging... wow... this was such a relief for me. the second time I had a Rise dessert, my boyfriend ordered a custom cake for me for valentine's day. like i said before, frosting is not great but i really enjoyed the personalized message on top and the faint strawberry flavor to the cake. he also pre-ordered the valentines chocolates but i guess they ran out and he couldn't get them. wow i was so sad... i would love a dang vegan twix, snicker, etc. the third time i had a Rise dessert was paczki day. now the paczkis were so dry... maybe because these were gluten free as well. the boston cream filling had the weird coconut flavor. and the powdered blueberry one just wasn't sweet enough. i want to love rise because everything looks so pretty and there is so much vegan variety but it's just a miss most times. i really want to give an A+ for effort and inclusivity though. maybe i'll keep trying things. read more

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For folks with gluten issues (and dairy and egg allergies): this is THE BEST bakery I have been to (and I have tried a lot of places). The plethora of choices of bake sweets made me giddy. I tried the apple fritter, blueberry lavender donut, "fun tart" (a pop tart remake), mostess cupcake, oatmeal cookie pie, and a raspberry zinger. Everything was amazing (not just "good for a vegan/gf version"). I also had the veggie bagel sandwich - delicious! The cafe was so cute and it was just so nice to have a breakfast spot the hang in where I could anything on the menu. My only critique: the cortado I had wasn't that good (go to Rowster for excellent coffee). I wish Boston had a spot like this! read more

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Hi, I love your classic granola that I buy from the Ada Fresh market! There is no nutritional panel information on it though?? Could you show that in the response to this review? read more

I really do appreciate the concept of this place so much. There are tons of food options for people with specific diets. The tea selection is great! I had, I believe, a cinnamon plum tea? And it was incredible. I was, however, kind of disappointed with the little quiche that I got. I reluctantly spent the $9 on it because I hadn't eaten all day, and wouldn't have had time to grab something after my meeting there. The crust was flaky and tasty, but the filing started out pretty gummy, and then just got crumbly as it cooled. We had to sit in the little greenhouses outside, which were totally cute! ... but very cold. Our table had super wobbly legs, so my friend's coffee actually spilled everywhere at one point. The heater inside wasn't strong enough to heat the drafty space, and there wasn't much leg room with the precariously wobbly table in the middle. (Do not recommend for tall people) It was just a very stressful vibe, unfortunately. Maybe I'll try again when things are warmer and less COVID-y? read more

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Not great. Service was terrible. I did like my matcha latte. But honestly if you own a gluten free bakery and use coconut (another top 10 allergen) in your goods, that's just so disappointing. read more

This bakery is amazing! They are all vegan, all gluten free and all soy free. Some things do have nuts however if you tell your server your allergies they will ensure that you are allergen free based on your needs. Everything is delicious here. The donuts are amazing and tasteful. The pastries are also all so delicious. They had a puppy chow that's as out of this world. The sandwiches are great too. read more

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Amazing breakfast sandwich, coffee was perfect and the goodies I brought home from the bakery were really good! The donut was my favorite read more

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One of the Best GF and V bakeries we've ever visited. Absolutely unbelievable pastry treats, hot chocolate, cake pops, Apple Fritters, donuts, and more. The "Mostess" cupcake is phenomenal and the Millionaire Bar is even better! Seriously outstanding baked goods for those with food sensitivities (and even those without). The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, cool coffee bar area, and nice spots to sit and feast on indulgent goodies. Fantastic experience from start to finish! read more

I had a little less than 3 hours of office time today, and decided to spend it at Rise. (Bonus: I know one of the bakers/deliverers!) I love Squibb and was excited that they have a place near my house now (now that I'm a West-sider, I've got to find new local coffee places). Anyway, I wanted to try Rise to support local business, support my church family, and try professionally made GF baked goods. I was not disappointed. The selection: I was torn between getting a smoothing bowl, a muffin, a scone, or a curried chickpea pot pie...AND it was only 8:30am. [They have many more options than this available.] I went with a muffin and not just any muffin, a Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffin. I asked if I was able to get it warmed up, and the barista (she was very kind) did. [I'm guessing they don't get requests to warm up their baked goods very often, because she wasn't sure if they'd be able to.] My muffin paired with a house coffee = I was in working-paradise. The muffin itself had a moist inside, crunchy outside. It wasn't too sweet, too filled filled with strawberry's or chocolate chips. It was just right! About the place: The baristas up front were very friendly. Rise has very cute/trendy deco, not a ton of seating, but if you're willing to share a space with strangers it's all good. They use reusable/non-disposable straws (yes!), offer Vegan & GF options, and everything looks delish. Next time I go in making a decision will be just as difficult. - Beware, parking isn't fun, but I have the option of looking forward to biking there in the summer. read more

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Oh My God! Soo good! It's not many places you can go and know you're getting vegan/gluten free deserts. We had 3 different donuts and a scone, they were all so fresh and flavorful! The funfetti donut was my favorite! Only downfall is the space is so small that it gets very cramped. A few people in line fills the place. read more

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I'm rating this during COVID times, which means this was an order-ahead, curbside pickup. I selected a variety of baked goods because I just wasn't sure what they'd taste like being vegan. I ordered a lemon blueberry donut, chocolate glazed donut with sprinkles, apple fritter and a cinnamon roll. I also ordered an iced oat milk miel (they have Squibb coffee). Upon arrival, I was impressed with how quickly I was assisted. All I had to do was pull up in front (only one car ahead of me), roll my window down and state my name. The barista then went inside for maybe a total of 3 minutes and quickly came back out with my beverage and box of goodies. I will tell you though - that box had to weigh at least a pound or two! I was unsure what to expect as I'm not a big connoisseur of baked goods when it comes to the vegan and gluten free variety. I think that keeping in mind is key because I wouldn't choose these over regular non-gluten, non-vegan items. I think that the cinnamon roll had a nice flavor but the density was just too much for me. The lemon blueberry donut was for sure my favorite because there wasn't an "expectancy" for it to compare to anything I've ever had before. The chocolate glazed donut just felt like there was a lot of chocolate covering a not as enjoyable dough. The apple fritter I haven't tried yet, but I'd imagine it's similar to the others in density. I give 4 out of 5 stars because it's not my personal cup of tea but I also think they do an amazing job with the ingredients that they use to make it work. They're very pretty baked goods at that! I'd be interested in learning more about what goes into their goods and also being able to actually get inside and talk to the workers once COVID restrictions have loosened. read more

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The regular brew coffee was outstanding. Prices for the baked goods were a bit high. I've gotten more affordable and better tasting elsewhere. I had a cupcake. I'm not sure which one since I asked for a recommendation. She said chocolate espresso, and it was neither chocolate nor espresso. Still tasted good! Not much parking so walk if you can! read more

While it's sad to not be able to eat inside, Rise has done a great job with options to protect people during these strange times. Mobile ordering and pickup is super easy, and there is a great back patio for those who want to eat there. The food was all great. My only complaints were getting an empanada that said it was made 6 days ago and my friend got a coffee drink that had two other people's names written on it and scratched out before hers was written in different ink. Strange. read more

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Quaint neighborhood coffee house with bakery. Coffee was tasty and the carrot cake melted in your mouth. Wholesome ingredients proved to be flavorful and non irritating to the digestive tract. Service personnel were informative. read more

Super excited I found this little joint passing through. I always like to scope out gluten free bakeries and this one was fantastic! The staff was very friendly. I ordered a gluten free cinnamon roll along with an Apple fritter. I was ecstatic about the Apple fritter because you can't find gluten free ones anywhere! SOOOOOOO GOOD!!! read more

I got there around 3pm today and they were already running low baked goods and drinks. Had a maple donut and peppermint scone both were really good. But the donut was surprisingly pleasurable. Give this place a try if you're into authentic baking and authenticity awesome coffee drinks and pastries. The outdoor greenhouses are also a nice touch!!! read more

Some good, some bad. Definitely promising. Came in to grab some sweets for my wife's birthday. Got a collection of things from cheesecake to walnut bars etc. and some of the crusts were dry. Which was disappointing. However the flavors of most of the desserts were on point. Also had the ginger chocolate cake which was... interesting. Will be back to try more. read more

So good!! The blueberry donut was so delicious! All I ever want is a donut and this was so good!! Way better than the frozen gf brands. I also had the lemon bar - the consistency of the lemon tart part was gummy but the flavor was still there. I would not order that again tho. I also ordered the cinnamon roll. The best part was the icing - the flavor was good. Again the consistency was odd. It hardened after 5 hours (I was saving it for dessert - ordered it in the morning). The price is way high! While my donut was delicious, I said I would just try and make my own for that price. I would only go back for the donut! read more

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Rise is one of my favorite places to come weekly (or every couple days) and try all the baked goods and coffee! They have great lunch options as well and since they are all vegan it is amazing for me because not a lot of places give you that option. The staff is so friendly, quick and makes my visit enjoyable every time! I love ordering the lavender lattes & donuts! Thanks for being so great Rise!!! read more

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Absolute go-to spot for gluten free or vegan yummies. Donuts- must have! Cake- also, a must have! Empanadas - chef's kiss! And their shop is with Squibb coffee- it's some of the best in the city! read more

After the rigors of airport travel and landing in Grand Rapids, I was ready to rise above mundane teas and animal-based pastries. Rise lives up to its name. A local, and die-hard coffee snob, recommended this gem with a charming back story. Over a decade ago, the owners began making vegan and gluten free pastries and hot drinks to meet their own needs. What began as passion is now a community staple. Other cafes even purchase their baked goods to supply the ever growing demand for healthy & eco-friendly fare. You feel that story as soon as you walk in. It has an intimacy to it and the warmth of walking into a friends' living room for coffee. They offer several plant-based milks (oat & almond) as well as the traditional variety. The chai tea latte with oat milk was rich and smooth, as well as the perfectly spiced and sweetened. Curious about their plant-based take on a comfort food favorite, I decided to try the "chicken pot pie." I was warned by the barista it would take 15 minutes to properly warm, which only increased my curiosity to try a dish that was so carefully and methodically heated. I'm sooo glad I did. The jackfruit "chick'n" paired wonderfully with the savory, hearty filling chock-full if peas, carrots, celery and sauce. The crust, the 'raison d'etre' of any savory pie, offered all the satisfying flaky and buttery texture and taste of a pastry without gluten and butter- quite impressive. Coffee snobs also have reason to smile here as the house blend serves us silky smooth, yet robustly strong experience enhanced by the subtle sweetness of oat milk. The blueberry "cheesecake" is attractive and delicious as it cleverly uses a cashew based filling to simulate the creamy tartness of cheesecake. The ambiance, offerings and warm atmosphere makes this spot Rise above the usual watering hole and provide an altogether heavenly experience. read more

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Wow what a great bakery! As someone who is gluten free and is trying to be vegan, the fact that I could eat anything here was incredible. The aesthetic was so cozy and modern and the staff here were super nice. My boyfriend and I split two donuts and a no-bake cookie that were both delicious! Prices were also really great considering how high quality the food was. Definitely would be a regular stop for us if we lived here! read more

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This is the most beautifully designed and thoughtful coffee shop in Grand Rapids. From the artwork to the throw pillows - the space is incredibly warm and welcoming. The shop itself is super cute and located on the Westside which is a bit outside of the walkability of downtown. But there is free parking on the street which helps! They are completely vegan and their treats are awesome and so so beautiful. Their shop is a collaboration with Squibb (who's first location is off Wealthy Street on the other side of town). Coffee is tasty and hot! I highly recommend Rise for any coffee meeting, hang out, heads down working spot and even for bringing kids. Their bathroom is equipped with a changing station - score! Last, the staff is friendly and extremely knowledgable. Go! read more

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Rise Authentic Baking Co. + Squibb ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We're wrapping up our series in the John Ball Zoo neighborhood with a follower favorite! ⁣⁣ Rise Authentic Baking is known for their incredibly delicious pastries and seasonal food menu that just happens to be Vegan, Gluten Free, and Soy Free! Yes! ⁣⁣ Seriously guys. Rise takes us to Flavortown every. stinkin. time. Can anyone else relate?! ⁣⁣ (Orange Maple Pecan donuts, Strawberry Mango Scones, Ginger Lime Kombucha Cake, and don't even get us started on Pretzel Day. ) FLAVOR. TOWN. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We love that they share the space with Squibb so we can enjoy yummy lattes and other handcrafted drinks with our baked goods. It's the perfectly matched pair. ⁣⁣ ⁣ (AND they are total rockstars with online ordering & curbside pickup!) ⁣ read more

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Rise can always be counted on for fantastic pastries. I think we peek in the box four times on the way home. We also enjoy the Onyx coffee pour over! Donuts are a cake like consistency v. a yeast donut. Rise does run out of some items, but they typically restock throughout the day. Their service is always friendly and helpful. Ordering online for pick up makes for a seamless trans read more

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Went here for a quick snack when I was in town visiting from California. Look, I am all for self-identification and inclusivity. My sister is gay and I'm an Ally. The cashier was super rude when correcting me on another employee's pronouns when I answered her question and referred to the employee by saying 'She helped me'. It's awesome that she was sticking up for her coworker but she doesn't need to be rude and try to shame me for something I didn't know. If I had known, I would gladly have used the proper pronouns but it's not right that this cashier acts like I was misgendering on purpose and has an attitude like I'm some discriminatory jerk. The place was cute but the turnover thing was stale and should have been pulled. Lemon bar was ok. read more

I loved the season drink here! I got I believe the half moon (I'm not certain about the name at the moment), it wasn't too sweet and definitely satisfied. My friend loves this place because it is a cafe that caters to her diet! I thought the pastries were to be as expected; the scone was the best taste and texture wise so I would recommend that. The donuts were good a little hard which I was expecting. Lastly the pop tart situation was good too, we split everything and were happy with what we got. read more

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What a cute shop! We stopped here for a quick brunch before we hit the zoo last weekend and enjoyed everything they offered! This gorgeous coffee shop and bakery is located just East of the John Ball Zoo in this cute neighborhood. There's limited parking so we parked across the street in front of Ball Park Floral (equally as cute). The counter service was friendly and quick. The pastry case included scrumptious sweet options including their take on pop tarts (Yum Tarts), designer donuts, cookies, brownies and scones. We tried a little sampling of our top picks but if we could have, we would have chosen one of each offering! 1. Apple fritter: My all time favorite donut. This didn't disappoint. It was made exactly how I like my fritters: crunchy, crispy outside and pieces of apple inside. 2. Cinnamon roll: so good. My only complaint was that it wasn't big enough....I only say this because I wanted more of it! 3. Moscow Mike donut: I've never heard of this flavor before, and as a Moscow (and American) Mule fan, I had to give it a try. It was delicious - I loved that they had candied pieces of limes perched atop the donut. 4. Chia seed and matcha fruit bowl: Wow! This had everything I like in it: chia, matcha, strawberries, almond slivers, star fruit, kiwi, blueberries. Wow so good. It was $8, so a little steep, but I'd splurge again for that symphony of healthy goodness in my mouth! They offer water in a self serve jug. The dining space is small - 5 or 6 tables. The decorations were cute and the bathroom was clean and accommodating: There was a baby changing station! There's plenty of natural light and throw pillows made the space very welcoming. I can't wait to come back to try more sweets and their coffee! read more

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A coworker has brought Rise goods into the office twice now and both times, the food was fantastic! I've had the banana bread, a cinnamon sugar covered berry donut and a (taking a guess here) almond flavored, berry walnut scone. They're a bit crumbly, but that's to be expected of gluten free, vegan goods. It doesn't take away from the delicious taste! When I eat them, I even kinda feel.. healthy? read more

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I love their cakes so much! I bought a Dino one for my sons cake smash and ordered the white one for my birthday. I avoid dairy and soy as my son had a dairy and soy allergy until he was 9 months old and still had some sensitivities. I am so grateful for a place that makes such good cakes and caters to allergies! We ordered the funfetti cake with vanilla lavender frosting both times read more

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The apple fritters are AMAZING. So nice to have a gluten free bakery with so many incredible options. Will definitely be back!!

Went for the first time today, and it was AWESOME! I just recently started eating gluten-free, and it was so amazing to be able to order anything. My husband and I tied the Magic Bar, Apple Fritter, Blueberry Scone, and Oatmeal Cream pie. All were delicious and we didn't miss the gluten at all! The apple fritter was my personal favorite, laced with chunks of apples and delicious caramel sauce. Hubby loved the oatmeal cream pie and magic cookie bar. I also had a coconut milk latte, which was on the small side, but delicious. 10/10 will come back again. They were pretty busy (which we expected on a Saturday morning) Buy the line moved reasonably quickly, and we left with a delicious box of pure gold, so no complaints here! We also managed to snag a parking spot right in front, which was lucky, but there was plenty of street parking within a block or two. read more

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Oh, for sure. The coffee is well above average. The bakery is doing something extremely difficult and very well...vegan, gluten free. I recommend this spot. Buy the ticket, the ride. Check it out, where ever you may reside. read more