We stopped in for a late breakfast. The staff was warm and welcoming. We had bagels, they were decently cooked and flavorful. However, some of the baked goods offered(see pics)seemed a little over cooked. While sitting there eating,we noticed their pizza was really popular. It was selling out as fast as they could make it. The vibe is relaxed and mellow. read more

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Really good bakery. Unique assortment of goods available and a couple days a week they have pizza, all fresh organic ingredients. read more

Rise Above - Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Greenfield, Massachusetts

Ambiance for days and the best array of breads and baked goods you can imagine. Croissants were SO tasty. I'll be back! Also- super friendly! read more

All the pastries are pretty much always very over baked. I don't understand why this would be appealing to anyone. My almond croissant was only half edible. This is a recurring issue. Just looking at the pastry case, you can see how most things are burnt or near. The bagels and bread are decent. The service is usually bad. Sigh. read more

Fabulous baked goods. You would think you were in a major metropolitan area, but it's just GREENFIELD. I have consistently loved their pastry. And their coffee and service is outstanding. read more

This was my first visit to Rise Above. A friend suggested we meet there and am I happy with the suggestion. The choices of baked goods is phenomenal. read more

I'm so glad I made time to visit this wonderful bakery. The food was inventive and tasty ....a cardamom bun & a roasted carrot ricotta tart. Delish!! the service was friendly & helpful. The owner was kind & listened to my needs as a patron. The ambiance was cute and inviting. read more

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Quite possibly the best bakery in the entire Northeast - at least! We love bread and have tasted bread from great, local bakeries all over the US, Canada and Europe and this place stands out. Where shall I start? The croissants, the rye breads, the cream puffs, the hammentaschen... etcetera. If you are close enough to visit, make a stop! (would give 10 stars if I could) read more

I'd give this place six stars if I could, with special appreciation for Charlotte. We needed two platters of pastries for a funeral of a loved one, and all of our local bakeries said no, save one. Finding Rise Above Bakery was such luck! Not only was communication easy and helpful, the actual cost was quite reasonable. Add to that delivery! to Wilmington, Vermont, for a nominal fee. And the product? Outstanding!! Simply delicious! Very well received, everyone asked about the bakery. Full of gratitude for your bakery. You made a hard day easier, and your customer service is top notch (which is hard to find). read more

I have stopped in to Rise Above several times, and each time, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of baked goods available. From different types of bread to croissants, muffins, and more, all fresh and delicious! Hot coffee and tea are available along with inside seating and friendly staff. Don't pass up this little gem on Main Street! read more

I live in Western MA this is my absolute favorite bakery bc of its artisan crafted delicious pastries and breads. Honestly nearly everything I've had is spectacular. Muffins, buns, bagels, croissants, lots of creative and seasonal ingredients, and great coffee! It has all five star reviews for a reason-- if someone gives it less than five stars you should seriously question their sanity read more

Awesome little bakery that just opened in my work town. They do fantastic breads! Honestly this is the strength of the shop, and pretty much what you'd expect from a bakery called "Rise Above." I've had the Sourdough, the Rye and I have a loaf of Honey Rye now. Other than that they do a range of cookies, muffins, bagels, pretzels, and some pastry, but so far not your typical! This morning they had Gougeres (A small bun made of a brioche type bread with guyere cheese) and some Cardamom sticky buns.) They offer Kombucha, a wide assortment of teas, and SHARE coffee. The seating area is pleasant and eclectic. They have local art on the wall. One of the employees told me that they're looking to do live music at night. I'm happy to have this shop here, and am very excited to watch them grow! read more

Rise Above - Bakeries Near Me - Greenfield, Massachusetts

Excellent service, despite being a busy spot. If you go on a Saturday when the farmers market is open, expect to wait 15 minutes to get your parties and coffee. Open bright and early at 7, closed Mondays. Oh and the pastries and coffee are amazing! A full scale patisserie with things like almond and chocolate croissant, peach tart, cardamom rolls, pecan sticky rolls, cookies, bread. Usually about 20 items to choose from. Their Guatemalan coffee from Share coffee in Hadley is the perfect paring for the sweets. Can't say enough about how great it is, you have to try it yourself! read more

Great new addition to the Main street options. This Place will give the Co-op a run for its money in the fresh bread and pastries department & might just beat them on the bagel front. Ambiance wise- it has all the big wood toned, airy, Brooklyn hipster, angley- art vibe that brings flocks of migrant lap top gazers to roost. Counter staff are the pre-requisite cutting edge fashion page looks softened by local good manners and efficient service. Totally worth a detour. read more

Fabulous pastries! I tried the pain aux raisins, the gougères, and the cardamom bun, and all three were as wonderful as anything I've eaten in fancy SF bakeries. My vegan pal had the sunbutter cookie; do not be deceived by its unassuming appearance - it's tender and tasty too! read more

Yay! A great little bake shop with fresh breads, pastries and excellent coffee. They just opened and seem to sell out of bread by afternoon, hoping they get a second batch going for us after-work bread lovers. read more

Tired this bakery for the first time today. The customer service was amazing. Very friendly and welcoming. Got a bagel with cream cheese and it is so tasty. Perfect amount of cream cheese. Would Come back. read more

I noticed this bakery during a recent visit to Greenfield and decided to take my daughter here for a treat. They didn't have very many items left late in the day but what they did have was fantastic. We enjoyed a bagel, toasted and a cupcake. If you after looking for fresh bread and other things like that then you will need to arrive much earlier in the day; perhaps when they open or just after. I'm told they sell out very quickly as the goods are all excellent. Just a note about the service. They were extremely helpful and friendly and even though I arrived shortly before they closed for the day they didn't seem at all bothered or upset about it. read more

Rise above has a great selection of sweet and savory pastries. I feel like they're always getting creative with flavors and coming up with great seasonal treats. The staff here is very nice as well! read more

Everything is amazing! I love bread!! Bread bread bread it's a little miracle with attentive and thoughtful staff! read more

If a bright, cozy, interesting spot to experience unique artisan breads and pastries is what you're after-you will find it here! The manifestation of this shop is a lifelong passion for Brian, who is the owner and pastry chef/baker, one of Culinary Institute of America's finest. read more

I saw this bakery on my way to TD bank the other day and finally went to try it this morning. Me and my hubby tried the Everything bagel and it tasted so good! Then we bought a pretzel and a few other pastries and they are all so good! This is such a good bakery! Highly recommend it to all of you! read more

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Terrific bagels! I was impressed to see what a safe setup the place had during the pandemic.

with bittersweet bakery closed on mondays and tuesdays, i was in the market to find another local coffee shop. the drink menu is devastatingly short, and with little variety to choose there unless you're there for tea specifically. unfortunately, i wanted coffee. the baked goods they offered seemed pretty good with a fair variety, but i also wasn't a fan of $4.50 for a "16 oz" cold brew. the eco friendly straw also cracked on me just from taking it out of the wrapper after i had already left, so i had little suction to drink my coffee. definitely does not appeal to any sort of younger crowd, but based on previous reviews, seems they will do well for the target audience they tend to appeal to read more

Amazing bakery. This is exactly what we need in Greenfield. The pretzels and croissants are sooo good. The baguettes have a perfect crust with a nice soft center. There's been something new every time I go. I can't wait to try everything else. This is now a regular stop for me when I'm in downtown Greenfield. read more

Today I had my best croissant ever...that is right....ever! Cheese/mushroom/and fresh arugula...sick good. Two local cheeses blended with perfect balance. Perfect light crisp outside, not too flaky and not too buttery. Wow! read more

Found this place when looking to kill a few hours in Greenfield. Really great looking and tasting baked good. Interesting (read: clever and novel) twists on classics. Like fig and sprouted rye roll. Had a delish Swedish Cardamon bun. Not too sweet - perfect really. read more

I love this place! The staff is incredible friendly and the food is amazing! The everything bagels are the absolute best. Go check it out and I'm sure that you couldn't possibly be disappointed. read more