Great (Egyptian) food and wonderful group of people work there! We ordered an Egyptian breakfast with warm bread, falafel, hummus, and salad. All were good. They also gave a coloring sheet and crayons for our little guy. Much appreciated. We'll be back! read more

Update: Risen has THE best cheeseburgers I've ever had! Everything I've tried is an A+++. Service - always right, always on time, super helpful! read more

Came in here for lunch the other day to try it and the nicest couple in the world owns and operates this restaurant. Service was immediate and one of the owners came to take my trash off my table while I waited for my food. I got the Chicken wrap and it was absolutely incredible. They also have fresh baklava that I'll have to try the next time I come in. Restaurant is clean with multiple options of tables both inside and out. I'll be back! read more

Fantastic food! The combo plate was enough for my dad and I. We ate so good. Everything on our plate was incredible and cooked perfectly. The staff was friendly and helpful with our order taking. The restaurant was very clean and spacious, with outdoor seating and plenty of parking. We will return soon to try all of their amazing food! read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Baklava - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

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I thought I reviewed this place already. It's so good. I've eaten here on a few times, it's spendy!. I think since things have gone up across the board they have to also raise prices. The food is fresh and made to order. I LOVE their garlic sauce. The customer service here is also great. Today for a combo plate and extra side of the garlic sauce. It was $27. :( worth it though because of the quality. read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Menu as of 2-13-26, prices have gone way UP! - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

Little family owned, hole in the wall place here in Upland with some delicious pastries and Mediterranean food. The also serve breakfast as well! I love eggplant and the Italian eggplant sandwich is definitely a must have served in a freshly baked pita bread. Side of fries sold separately. Reasonable prices here. Will definitely be back! Love the hospitality here. I got full from eating all that but next time I come will try one of their pastries. They make fresh cheesecake which I love! read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Italian Eggplant Sandwich with Fries - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

The chicken schwarma flavor is an A. It's prepared with fresh ingredients and cooked properly. My only quibble is that it's a little small for the price. I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area as service was friendly and dishes prepared to order. There's some seating inside but I'd take it to go. read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Chicken schwarma - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

Food is top tier here got a steak nd chicken plate and it was 5/5!!! Super good The service was good the lady upfront was kind and made sure to put utensils as every restaurant should! Vibes in there were chill for the most part but the food speaks for itself ! read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Filet mignon and chicken plate - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

Small quaint place with small area for seating. Lady is nice. I ordered to-go and it took about 15 minutes I ordered: Combo plate with chicken and steak kabob - average. Meats are a little dry and there's just too much rice and not enough protein. Salad and hummus are good. Worse thing was the bread. It was so hard and inedible. I think she microwaved it and that's why it got hard. Baklava - dry, not good Dubai cheesecake - best unique tasting cheesecake I've ever had. The cream tasted more like a whipped cream or ice cream. So decadent. I'd come back only for this. read more

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First time trying Mediterranean food and wow!!! Everything was very flavorful. I have seen this spot for many years and finally decided to give it a try. Will definitely be coming back. Not only was the food very good but the owners were so friendly and attentive. They made sure everything was tasting good and we definitely noted how proud they are of their business. I cannot wait to keep coming back and trying more things! read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Chicken kabob plate - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

Finally got to pop in and try this place. My daughter and I drove by saying we should check them out and we finally made it a dinner option. I had the chicken kabobs which I really liked. The flavor was great and the garlic sauce/butter was perfect. My daughter got the steak kabobs and I tried some, but was impressed with the toughness of the meat. The girl running the front was friendly and the inside and outside of the store was clean. We said we would come back and check out the breakfast again see how we like it. read more

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Little gem of a place! Friendly service with great recommendations: Tasted the chicken shawarma wrap and hubby tried their combo plate with 2 meats!! Fresh and tasty!! Place is clean and a great place for dinner or stop in for some coffee and fresh BAKLAVA and other pastry options Definitely will be back!! They have a mon-friday combo special going to try the next time we visit!! read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Many dessert pastry options!! - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

First time here. Ordered a chicken wrap. The chicken was OVERCOOKED and hard. Place was clean but I can't get past the crunchy chicken. Chicken should always be soft and tender . read more

Amazing taste! I've tried the chicken shawarma and pastries, they're fresh, excellent service and clean modern ambiance ! highly addictive (I live too close) Compliments from my family to yours! read more

Food was very tasty and juicy meat so that was good you can tell they make everything fresh and the pita bread was made fresh, which is a first in all the local spots I have tried. Service was great and I was recommended a special but opted to go with the combo plate. The place was newly renovated and overall very clean. The price for the combo plate after taxes was $24 and my husband and I split it. Would try again and I will be coming back! Thank you!! read more

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Risen Bakery & Grill has a lot going for it. The parking lot is a bit small, but there's parking available on both sides of the building, so it actually works out just fine. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, offers a gender-neutral restroom, and has a nice little sitting area that makes it comfortable to dine in. The menu is big but not overwhelming, which I really appreciated. There are plenty of options without feeling lost. The prices are also a good value for the portion sizes you receive -- definitely fair for what you get. I ordered two items. The first was the Beef Wrap Kabab with Hummus. Unfortunately, this one missed the mark for me. The beef was cold, dry, and lacked flavor. The hummus was okay and worked well as a dipping sauce, but it couldn't fully save the wrap. I've had this same wrap at a different location before and it was served hot and very tasty, so I was a little disappointed this time around. Now the second item -- the Chicken Shawarma Plate -- completely turned the experience around. It came with a fresh, crispy, delicious salad, a warm and flavorful bed of rice, and beautifully hot chicken that had all the flavor the wrap was missing. Everything tasted fresh and properly prepared. And the garlic dipping sauce? It curled my toes and danced merrily in my mouth Absolutely incredible. That plate made me forget about the cold wrap real quick. The cashier was nice, the place was clean, and overall it was a good experience. I'll definitely be back -- but next time I'm sticking with the warm plated dishes. Maybe I just chose the wrong wrap this time. It would have easily been a 5-star experience, but the wrap threw me off a bit. Still, thank you for the experience -- I'll be back. read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Beef Kabab Wrap with hummus - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

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I drove by this place a bunch of times and one day I decided to stop and order something to try it out and tried there beef and chicken kabobs and i can honestly say they were delicious and fresh. I can give this place 5 stars cause the food was good. keep up the good work! read more

Fixed a craving after exercise with Risen Bakery. The woman at the front recommended the chicken wrap, which was delicious. I saved half of it for tomorrow's lunch. The tour was delectable as well. Get an extra cup to go! read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - chicken wrap with toum - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

We live so close to this place and drive by it regularly...and have been wanting to try this place for months! The service is great--so nice. Restaurant is so clean and decorated nicely. Plenty of seating...especially outside on the patio. They have an assortment of baklavas...too many too try. The food smells so so good. Variety of plates--filet mignon, chicken kabobs, kofta, and falafel. You can also get wraps...they even serve burgers and fries. Obviously came here for the Mediterranean food... Ordered the filet and chicken combo plate, kofta plate and falafel wrap. ALL delicious....loved the flavors. Great portions. Salad is good. Hummus is not your regular hummus--tasted different but loved it. A little pricey but delicious food. Will come back again. read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

Outside: There is a good amount of outdoor seating! It's supper easy to find, and there is a lot of parking! Inside: There's only a few tables, but that's okay. I went at lunch time and a lot of people were taking stuff to go! So I don't think that should be an issue. Food: The sandwich was nothing special, we wouldn't get it again. But the falafel plate was so yummy! It was all so good. It says that you have to pay for refills so just keep that in mind. The baklava was a little pricy for us, it was good but expensive. Service: The woman who took our order was helpful, and answered all of the questions that we had. read more

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Everything was fantastic from the kind service to the absolutely delicious food. We got the chicken kebab plate and the breakfast croissant. They were both out of this world delicious so so good. We also ordered a mini blueberry cheesecake. That was also amazing. Highly recommend this place so delicious and the owners are so beyond kind will definitely be back here.!!! we couldn't even take a picture cause we literally devoured all our food so good read more

Had a chance to have late breakfast the first meal of the day!!! Was highly recommended by other Elite Yelpers!!! This family owned cafe offers a variety of tasty and flavorful Mediterranean and European pastries and cuisine. Friendly staff and took our orders with that welcoming smile !!! My ultimate favorite is the BAKLAVA pastries !! They were not as sweet as I imagined but still good! Everything prepared here including their all freshly baked Pita Bread are house-made. Fresh Meat and produce are delivered daily with no preservatives!! The BREAKFAST BURRITO served with flour tortilla stuffed with Filet Mignon steak slices, scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, crisp hashbrowns, carmalized onions, sundried tomatoes, and a side salsa dip read more

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The food was fresh and delicious, making it well worth the visit. Although there was a significant language barrier that made it difficult to get full details on the menu options, the staff was very friendly and the quality of the meal more than made up for it. Highly recommended read more

My coffee was freshly made and tasted delicious. The service was fast and friendly. The outdoor seating is well maintained. read more

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This cafe is always clean and inviting. The food is delicious-- especially the breakfast croissant. The fresh brewed DELICIOUS coffee is Columbian. The owners are very sweet and friendly. Don't forget to try their tasty pastries! read more

Nice place to visit food is excellent. Can't go wrong come here all the time. This is one of my go to spots. give it a try guaranteed you'll like it Five stars read more

I'm very delicious and very simple very welcoming atmosphere service is great. Food is delicious and simple light.

Great service, friendly front of house staff. Meat was tender and cooked fresh. Tasty sides, especially hummus. My only dislike was the pita bread, it was quite thin and easily hardened. Will come back to try more. read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Combo steak and chicken - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

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I came here while waiting for my dash cam to be installed and had already scoped out the menu and reviews on Yelp the night before--gotta have a game plan! When I arrived, I was immediately impressed by how clean the place was and how amazing the food smelled. I was greeted by a very kind woman shortly after walking in and decided to start with a walnut baklava and a strawberry lemonade. The lemonade was refreshing, but the baklava? Absolutely incredible! I tried to save some to take home, but it was a real test of willpower. After hanging out for a bit and working up an appetite (don't tell my mom I had dessert first!), I ordered the kofta plate. Let me tell you--pictures do not do this food justice. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and came out quickly. While I don't live in the area, I'll definitely be making a stop anytime I'm nearby. Also, as for the Christian music some reviews mentioned--I didn't mind it at all. The bakery is called Risen, after all... get it? read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Kofta, salad, hummus - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

Fresh and flavorful Mediterranean food! Everything came out hot and clearly made to order, though it did take a little while. Totally worth the wait! The highlight was definitely the desserts, the cheesecake and the pistachio baklava were absolutely delicious. Will be coming back for those pastries alone! The restaurant is very clean and the young lady who took our order was super friendly. read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Combo plate-Chicken and Kafta - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

I tried Risen Bakery and Grill for the first time tonight. Holy wow it's delicious! The beef and chicken kabob plate $22.99 is a substantial amount of food without being too heavy. The plate comes with rice, salad, freshly baked pita, homemade hummus and salad. The chocolate and pistachio covered cheesecake is rich and creamy and somehow light without being too thick. Simply decadent. I highly recommend! read more

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Got the French croissant sandwich and it was pretty good! Came with my dog and it has outdoor seating so we both enjoyed our outdoor time. I came as soon as it opened any there was already a line! The staff were extremely friendly overall! read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - French croissant - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

Remarkable food! The cheesecake was THE BEST I've ever had. We also had a filet mignon wrap- delicious! Very clean restaurant, very friendly service and we look forward to visiting again. read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

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Cute shop in the corner. I came here a month ago and met up with couple of friends for breakfast. I ordered French Croissant sandwich (huge portion) and Mint Lemonade. The service was great, and the food and the drink were delicious. I got a chance to try their dessert - baklava - Yum! Definitely coming back to try their lunch/dinner entrees. read more

Risen Kabob And Pastries - Mint Lemonade - Modern European Near Me - Upland, California

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Combo plate is great and their cheesecake is amazing! Staff Is always friendly. Thank you!

Risen Bakery and Grill is conveniently located on 9th Street and Benson Ave in Upland. I am grateful to my Y* friend who recommended this Mediterranean restaurant to a group of us Y* friends. Thank you my friend! I have been here on a few occassions now. I can't get enough of this place. Their chicken/filet mignon kabobs, rice, salad, pita bread, hummus, and garlic sauce were amazingly tasty. Big chunks of moist chicken and filet mignon. If you get the combo plate, you can get double chicken or mix of chicken + filet mignon... this is a really good deal! Good portions in everything. Falafel was good, too. Flavors were top notch all around. And last, but not least, they make out of this world baklava... they are light, crispy, not heavily sweet... just so yummy! Best baklava I have ever eaten hands down. My favorites are no topping baklava and pistachio baklava. The dark chocolate, white chocolate, and pistachio sauce baklava were a bit sweeter IMHO. Their San Sebastian cheesecake was delicious, too. Compliments to the owners for sharing their great passion on fantastic tasting Mediterranean foods and desserts. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Owners and staff are super friendly, nice, and helpful. Prices are very reasonable. They offer catering. Ambiance is wonderful. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Limited parking in front and back. I will be back for more deliciousness and yumminess. Come on out and support Risen Bakery and Grill! They are a gem that is a must try. read more

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What a great establishment! Visited for the first time with a group of friends. The owner really went out of his way to accommodate us as soon as we pulled into the tight parking lot. What great service right from the start. First impressions.. amazing! Walking in from the back parking area there's a few steps as opposed to the front where there's a step free entrance. Bright and modern very clean and organized. The outdoor patio is a great space for larger groups. Inside are bar stools and tables. Greeted with a warm welcome and bright smiles. The menu is easy to navigate through, desserts are displayed to view while ordering. A gracious friend treated our table to baklava! A delectable dessert to add for that grand finale. Drinks include fountain sodas, bottled beverages, coffee, tea and lemonade. Apart from the Mediterranean dishes there's also a choice of burger with fries if you're feeling classic. A solid choice for Mediterranean. Creamy hummus with bold flavor. Rice was well seasoned and falafel was crispy on the outside with a tender center. The pita was perfect bite after bite, scoop after scoop. Don't underestimate that zesty side of salad it really packs a flavor punch that cuts through to tie everything together in perfect harmony. I would definitely come back for a second visit. Come and see what has Risen! read more

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5/18/24 Our friends got together one Saturday evening at this place. It's been on my radar since we've driven past it so many times--and it really just looks intriguing (coz of the name) & inviting. Parking is a bit limited but we managed to grab a spot. The staff & owner were kind, so welcoming when we walked in. It is as if were houseguests visiting from out of town. The lady behind the counter, Amani (I hope I guessed the spelling close enough) was especially attentive. We opted to seat ourselves at the outdoor patio for some fresh air. It was quite comfortable in terms of the weather. We each ordered at the counter & I opted for the Kofta combo which is paired with rice, pita, hummus & a side salad. One other friend ordered the chicken combo, then one other friend ordered the falafel combo. One friend wanted something different & got the cheeseburger. We additionally got baklava (one friend got it for us to try) and I ate mine in about 3 bites--it was really good, not too sweet. You can tell it was made with love & fresh ingredients. My kofta combo was delivered to our table in a fairly timely fashion. We dug in as soon as everyone received their food. I enjoyed mine, loved the flavors of the seasoned meat & the rice was delicious. It's quite a huge portion & I barely ate half of it. Thankfully it already came in a to go container. I've always been curious about its name so I asked the owner, Gabriel (who had come by to ensure we were taken care of). Why "Risen"? So he said because of 3 reasons: this spot had been consumed by a fire in the past and after a rebuild/ remodel it's "risen" from the ashes, then since it's a bakery, its like a nod to how bread "rises" and thirdly, he says it is because of the Lord who has "Risen" Now it makes a lot of sense. I even hear religious songs playing softly in the speakers. Great name for a restaurant. Good food & company-great combo with very nice and attentive staff, what's not to love? Glad this place has finally opened again (they've reopened last August 2023) . It is a good addition to this community. Come check it out & help support it read more

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Closed Sunday.. Outdoor and indoor seatings available, small parking lot in back . Inside and outside perimeter and bathroom was clean . Met some friends for breakfast at 8:30 am . We sat outside under their patio area catching up and waiting on another friend to join us . While we waited one of the employee, Nemo a friendly smiling lady brought over 3 baklava for us to try . Wow! She read my mind lol!! Baklava is one of the fresh baked pastries I wanted to try . It was flaky and delicious. I ended up purchasing 6 more assorted baklavas to take home . I was informed by Nemo the pastries in side the glass case is fresh baked in house. Definitely coming back again for some desserts. I had their meat Kafka wrap , it's tastes mild , I recommend to add more of the pickled vegetables inside the wrap for boost of flavors. I Do recommend their lentil soup, it is lighter and doesn't feel heavy , it's not thick like the American lentil soup . read more

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Although I feel the price is a little high I think it's a good treat to come here occasionally I Always get the chicken shawarma plate with extra garlic paste you also get delicious yellow rice side salad and various pickled veggies, awesome for lunch. sometimes the pita bread is to chewy but overall I'd say great for a quick fresh lunch while in that area. read more