I work at a wedding venue so see wedding cakes come and wedding cakes go. Sure they're all nice, but Betty's cakes truly stand out among the others! Her care and devotion to perfection are evident in each unique and beautifully designed cake. But how do they taste you ask? OMG, personal favorite of mine, she makes a luscious rich chocolate multi layer cake that has tiny crunchy toffee bits and layers of silky smooth chocolate mousse frosting, that's AMAZING! Not sure of name, chocolate triple mousse cake? Help me Betty, is that right? Tied in a close second are a yummy carrot cake with shredded carrots, walnuts, pineapple, cream cheese frosting topped off with abundant buttercream frosting and the Strawberry Genoise, a light as air sponge cake layered with luscious vanilla buttercream and loads of fresh strawberries... Mmmm, am I the only one hungry now? I've never visited her bakery but having tasted and loved her cakes and just now viewing photos of things that made my stomach growl, I think a trip to Worcester is forthcoming... See ya then Betty :) read more

We used OTR for our wedding cake and gosh, I could not have been happier with the outcome. Not exaggerating but it was till date the best cake I have ever tasted, the strawberry filling over vanilla was just heavenly. We have since bought it for practically every birthday we've had including our daughter's birth. We also stop by for the coconut macaroons which are so delish. Definitely big fans. Will also comment that on one or two occasions service has not been good so it will be nice to address that. read more

On the Rise Baking - Our wedding cake - the most delicious cake I have ever tasted! we have bought the same cake for every birthday since so a lot! - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

My wife and I recently had our wedding in the Worcester area and we used On the Rise Baking for our dessert. We didn't want to go with the traditional wedding cake, and had asked about doing personal mini pies for our guests. Betty was so helpful and made several taste test pies and took our suggestions and ran with it. We had three beautifully done and so delicious pie choices for our guests and everyone loved it. We will be going back every year for an anniversary pie. Also, get the double chocolate bourbon pecan pie, just do it, don't ask questions. read more

On the Rise Baking is a true "made from scratch" bakery, offers specialty coffee and teas, luncheon soups and savories... Perfect stop on your way into or on your way home... I always bring out of town guests. Perfect weekend indulgence... many devotees come for her gluten free treats. So happy to have OTR in the Tatnuck neighborhood! Betty Casey is a gem! read more

On the Rise Bakery - Pleasant St. in Worcester near Tatnuck Sq. is adorable it has the charm of a European café .....with a fantastic staff and decadent treats. The delicious pastries are made with fresh local ingredients (like Coopers milk!) and the pastry chief Betty Casey is AMAZING!! It's a pretty place to sit outdoors with the tree shaded patio...oh waiting for spring!! What a hidden gem in the city for specialty pastries and a lovely atmosphere!! read more

Nothing short of amazing! We used On the Rise for our wedding last year and had cupcakes along with a small cake on top for us to cut. I was completely blown away! The cupcakes were a lemon buttermilk w/lemon Italian meringue buttercream, a devils food cupcake with chocolate meringue buttercream, red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and chocolate curls, and my absolute favorite vanilla cupcakes stuffed with raspberry jam, raspberry italian buttercream and toasted coconut on the edge. We ordered more than we had guests hoping that we would be able to take some home with us, but our guests went up for 2nds and 3rds--and even took them for the ride home! Betty is wonderful and such a pleasure to work with. She was so helpful and made everything so easy for us. I'm very indecisive so she had plenty of yummy suggestions for flavors, I dont think I could have done it without her. We are beyond happy that we chose On the Rise to make our wedding cake, and we would do it all again in a heartbeat. Thank you Betty and the On the Rise team for giving us such a great memory on such a special day. We cant wait for the next big event to have another delicious cake made! Simply amazing! read more

On the Rise Baking - Cupcakes with cupcake stand and a small cake on top that we cut. - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Elizabeth makes fantastic wedding cakes! She was easy to work with and even lent us the beautiful cake stand for FREE while other bakeries wanted to charge $25! She also makes you a beautiful anniversary cake to keep for your first year anniversary celebration :) The cake was delicious and I never had a stress or care in the world knowing Bettie was making our cake! read more

On the Rise Baking - Beautiful wedding cake made by Betty, and stand lent for free! Cake was lemon cake with strawberries and cream layered throughout. - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

We got a cake for my sisters wedding shower (which was at The Boynton) from this bakery. It was delicious!!! We got a beach themed round cake, genoise with buttercream frosting & strawberries in the middle. Everyone really loved it! Betty was very nice to work with, always very responsive to any questions. She loaned us her cake stand which made for a great presentation & pictures. The cake prices were a little high at first but she was very willing to work with us to lower the price as much as possible. It was nice to know she could work with our budget. If you have an event in the area I definitely recommend checking out this bakery! read more

The baked goods are fantastic--especially the lemon/lime tartlets!

All I can say about On The Rise Baking is that it is quite honestly as good as it gets. I have a serious coffee dependency, and I am no stranger to the local coffee shops. I didn't realize how many delicious coffee and tea options they had until a friend brought me here for lunch one afternoon. I heard about them because my cousin got their wedding cake from there (which was a huge hit- so beautiful and even more delicious), but I had assumed that they only had pastries. I was wrong! They have a fresh homemade soup daily, fantastic paninis, and of course, the best desserts I have ever had. I had a pesto and veggie panini and a cup of minestrone soup. The panini was golden brown with an herbacious olive oil taste to the bread, and the soup was a colorful explosion of super-fresh vegetables and definitely a homemade stock. As we ate, the aroma of the delicious goodies baking in the back filled the air. I was IMPRESSED (and now craving sweets) so I had to try dessert. The double chocolate bourbon tart was probably the most insane, sinfully delicious thing I have ever tried. Upon multiple trips back, I now know that I also love their mousse cakes and their scones!! The coffee is always, always fresh and hot, and the girls there make a fantastic latte. I like to think of myself as a bit of a coffee connoisseur (and a tough critic...i know what I like) and I have always loved every drink they have made me. I also have to compliment the owner on her genuine kindness and hiring people of the same caliber. The help is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. In addition to having great products, the location is perfect. It is right in Tatnuck Square, amidst a local meat market, fish market, salon, etc. Its a perfect one-stop shop to get all the days errands done in one place, and choosing a local business instead of a chain. Since my first experience at On the Rise, any time I need a cake or dessert to bring somewhere they are my only choice. The owner has always accommodated my needs and the response from the desserts never ceases to amaze me--she outdoes herself every time! Part of me wanted to keep this place a secret because it is a perfect little sanctuary where I relax with a cup of tea and some work (they have free wi-fi) but its just so wonderful that people deserve to know about it. Just remember that if you want scones you have to get there early, they sell out fast! read more

On the Rise has a wonderful atmosphere, with pastries, coffee, tea, and a small menu of paninis available. The owner is very friendly and helpful and informed me that she plans to expand her sandwich menu in the next couple of months. I ordered the chicken and pesto panini and it is one of the most delicious sandwiches I have ever had! I would even rate this panini above Panera's paninis. The bread was very crispy and had a great crunch. The pesto was freshly made on site and the chicken tasted fresh and not too dry. I had to wait 15-20 minutes for the panini, but it was worth the wait and I was informed of the wait ahead of time, so I did not mind. I also ordered an iced chai. The owner informed me that she uses milk from a local farm in MA, I forget which town. Oregan chai mix was used in the iced chai. I also ordered a Blondie, which was dense and sugary. I have bought pastries from this bakery in the past as well, and I've been delighted with all of them. read more

Wonderful goodies and an expert knowledgeable pastry chef. I have made suggestions over the years and they have been accommodated. A Worcester jewel. Great coffees. read more

We had a wonderful party in celebration of our marriage and 'Chef Betty' created an unbelievable, delicious, and whimsical cake for us! Betty is nothing but professional. She guided us with her ideas 'mixed in' with our suggestions. Everyone loved the cake! It was a highlight of our party standing tall on a stunning cake stand. Stop into On the Rise, have a little something special, and ask to see a picture of our cake...absolutely amazing!! Thank you, Betty! :D read more

On the Rise Baking did our wedding cake in June 2014. It was fantastic. My guests commented on how moist and delicious the cake was and that they loved the buttercream frosting. I had flowers on my cake and Betty worked with my florist to get them and they looked beautiful. I would highly recommend this bakery to friends especially if they are planning their wedding. read more

I recently ordered some cupcakes for my sister's bridal shower. Betty was great on short notice. She recommended her best selling cupcakes, which our guests loved. The Oreo frosting was amazing! She was even able to make some gluten free options. I'm glad we had extras, everyone was excited to take some home. read more

This bakery is a local gem, from the coffees, or espressos if you really need a pick me up stop on by. You can also never go wrong with a slice of the triple mousse cake read more

I popped into this bakery on a whim because I happened to be driving through Worcester. I wish that it was closer to where I lived because of how amazing it is. I got a cappuccino made by a really cute barista and it was to die for. He recommended I try one of their peanut butter cupcakes, and it was the greatest thing to touch my tastebuds. To give this bakery five stars doesn't do it justice. I will definitely be stopping here every single time I'm in Worcester. It helps that cute people work there. read more

Nice quite little coffee shop with big windows to gawk out. They have pastries, espresso and lattes but I just had a large hot coffee and it was very good. Sitting area could've been cleaner but it wasn't too bad. read more

I am new to Worcester and went to On the Rise Baking on the recommendation of a friend. I've been there twice and do like it. Really good pastries. Wife had the Chocolate Tart, I had the Apple Torte. Even if I named them wrong, they were both excellent! It is a nice, small place with a comfortable atmosphere to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and read the paper. As good as the desserts are, the prices are high and the servings are (relatively) small. I am more likely to buy a full dessert that I can take home, especially when having friend over for dinner, than buy slices of cake, torte, or whatever. Four small slices cost us $16. Recommend that you do NOT try to park on the street near the bakery. Meters only last for a half hour, and there is parking in the rear. read more

Amazing! Love it! Everything taste so good! And the girls are adorable ... ... Such a good variety of pastries and when is about coffee... Purple cow is my favorite.. I keep coming back for more! read more

We ordered our wedding cake from On The Rise after tasting Betty's cakes at our venue's tasting. Every single kind of cake was fantastic- rich, flavorful, great texture. After getting a flat tire on my way out to the bakery for a tasting, Betty not only offered to meet with us as late as 9:00pm, but offered for us to just come by and take cake samples to go and then discuss on the phone! We couldn't have been more thrilled with our cake! It was decadent, gorgeous and exactly what I wanted. It was spectacular, both to look at and to eat. She worked with me, my florist and the chef to get the exact look that I wanted which included fresh flowers AND fruit in my color scheme. She went to several produce and natural food stores including an Asian market to get specific fruits to match the color! Not only did the cake get rave reviews from every single guest, but Betty made 2 extra 8" tiers for my mom and I to take home with us. Betty is amazing. She really created the perfect cake for my wedding! Thank you Betty! read more

I shopped around for wedding cakes and came across On the Rise. I emailed and got almost instant response on pricing and setting up a cake tasting. My husband and I met with Betty and went over our options. We made a decision and were in constant contact with Betty throughout the process. Even after putting down a deposit, she told us that our choice was not set in stone and if we had any ideas or changes to let her know. I ended up changing our cake of course, and Betty was delighted to help with the new ideas. All in all, the cake was beautiful and absolutely delicious and the price was right. Betty did a phenomenal job and I am still so happy with our decision! read more

On the Rise Baking - My gorgeous wedding cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

This bakery is a hidden gem in Worcester. They make an amazing wedding cake for us 5 years ago and I happened to be in town today and stopped in for a muffin and coffee and was reminded just how great they are. In a town full of Dunks, it's great to get a homemade muffin or croissants in a cute local shop. read more

We decided to have a gender reveal cake last minute. Not only able were they able to bake the cake day before our party but it tasted AMAZING! Everyone loved the cake as well and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely recommend this bakery! read more

Best wedding cake ever! We received so many compliments on how amazingly tasty and beautiful the cake was at our wedding. Betty went above and beyond to ensure the delivery of our cake was safe as we had a relative pick it up and drive it to our wedding in the Berkshires. She is a true talent, amazing baker, genuine person, and friendliest business owner. Worcester is fortunate to have such a gem! read more

Love my local bakery! Betty and her staff recently made the most BEAUTIFUL cake for my daughter's post wedding party. All the guests were amazed with the labor intensive work put into the making of the cake. Did I mention it was as delicious as it looked? Everything here is delectable and their French Roast coffee is a must for that first cup of the day. Staff is very friendly and both indoor and outdoor atmospheres are cozy and comfortable. So glad to have this place in my neighborhood. You should go!!! read more

Fantastic pastries, extremely reasonable pricing considering Betty uses fresh produce and ingredients. Helpful and friendly staff and had one of the best lattes i had ever had here at on the rise! Definitely check it out! read more

I ordered cupcakes here for my daughter's birthday. Betty was very kind and accommodating. I sent her a picture of what we wanted and she replicated them beautifully. The lemon and red velvet cupcakes were delicious!! The frosting is amazing! I also ordered some chocolate gluten free cupcakes for myself. The texture was great and they were also delicious. I highly recommend this bakery. I will definitely be back!! read more

I buy pastries for family and friends. I was shocked to find out how expensive 4 cupcakes was. I paid it but never again. Trust me no cupcake should be that expensive and it wasn't that great. I avoid that place. Customer service gets one star from me. I am the customer. The cashier didn't even say thank you. read more

This is our go-to place for tasty treats when we are visiting friends/family, the desserts are wonderful and they will put together a great sampler for you. read more

We chose On the Rise to make our wedding cake. First off, the cake was DELICIOUS. Everyone of our guests commented on how great it tasted. It was also BEAUTIFUL. We went with a simple white cake with white trim and fresh flowers. We chose the lemon cake with strawberry filling and butter cream frosting. SO GOOD! Barbara, the owner and baker extraordinaire even loaned us a beautiful silver cake stand free of charge. The cake was less than $500 for our wedding of 85 guests. Bon appetit! read more

On the Rise provided a beautiful birthday cake for an event that I planned at the Beechwood Hotel. Betty is always so professional and pleasant to deal with. Her attention to detail is always meticulous. The cake was in the room with the candles lit and I could barely get it out of the room because everyone have me stopping to take pictures of it. I will always recommend this bakery for personalized and special service! read more

I'm a big believer in second chances, but after the third time in here I have to say I am still unhappy with my experiences. All three times I have had to deal with the same girl, the chef from the back calls her Neeco. She always seems flustered and spaced out. Each time when I get my over priced pastries, they are thrown in the box and mangled before I can get them to my car. This would be okay if they were from me but it is hard to give crushed pastries to my family and boss. On top of this, I am hesitant to ask questions because I don't want the mocking answer I usually receive. The worst of the worst happened the last time I was in. Knowing that this bakery carries gluten-free products I kept going back. The last thing I got had a hair baked straight into it. I would have gone back to show them but after three bad experiences, why bother. It's safe to say that Worcesters long lasting bakeries have nothing to worry about, this competition won't last. read more

Small place.very pricey. Rude attendants.their pies were stale the couple of times I've gone there. They'll stop in the middle of taking your order and answer their cellphone. read more

I've always been happy with visits here. Donut muffins are one of my personal favorites. Recently, I had an amazing cake made. It was not only delicious but also was made to fairly strict dietary requests. If you have a sweet tooth but need something special made this is the place to go! read more

I like this spot, it's fresh, quiet and welcoming..you can taste the attention to detail and the love that goes into all the tasty little deserts. Perfect. read more

Hands down, the tastiest cake I've ever eaten. It was my wife's 40th birthday and I was looking for something really special for her surprise slumber party and I'd Yelped area bakers. Two really stood out. In the end, it was the negative reviews of this place that tipped the scales in its favor. I'd looked at the resume of the head chef and felt, on reading the negative, that I was probably going to be dealing with someone with an expert handle on what she was doing. Was I ever right. I had a special request: could butterscotch be worked into the flavor profile of the cake? I knew my wife's taste for chocolate could be taken care of anywhere, but no one bakery I have ever seen has offered butterscotch as a cake option. While butterscotch was nowhere on her menu, she felt sure she could do it, so I ordered a devil's food cake with chocolate ganache and buttercream butterscotch layer filling. When it arrived at my house (via my good neighbors), the chef had sent a (loaned) vintage pressed tin cake stand on which to display the cake and a box that might have weighed over 10 lbs. It was impressive to say the least. And yet, despite the pastry's palpable density (butter bomb anyone?), what we tasted was a melt-in-your mouth affirmation. It was both rich and light. It had the qualities of being both elegant and hearty, both elevated and home-made. And the butterscotch filling she invented for the occasion? Ridiculously on the money. She should put an entire butterscotch cake on her menu. Like I said, nobody's doing one (Trader Joe's has a cupcake, but it's yellow cake with butterscotch filling/drizzle). The whole thing ran me under $50 for a 20 person cake which my wife will be working on until her 50th and for what I got, $50 is a steal. Single best pastry I've ever laid teeth upon, bar-none. SIX stars. read more

I want so much to like this place because it's just a short walk from home. Their coffee is very good but I've yet to have a pastry that I really enjoyed. The baked stuff all looks terrific but tastes pretty generic, not too different from what you'd get at a Whole Foods bakery department, and priced similarly. Not that it's bad, it's just nothing to get excited about. Staff is friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The shop is clean and interesting. I just wish the baked goods were better. read more

Got our wedding cake here and I couldn't be happier! Each meeting was very smooth, personable, and easy going. The cake itself was not only pretty but delicious ! Elizabeth even let us borrow a cake stand which was great l! Highly recommend read more

Loved my daughter's wedding cake and working with Elizabeth! It was just what she asked for, and beautiful too!