I've been consistently impressed with Rise in my five years here in GR. I have not been dedicated to anything like vegetarian or vegan exclusively, but I was raised with a whole lot of alternative food options and what's so amazing how absolutely yummy everything they have on their menu truly is with less of the bad-for-you stuff. Sure it's a little pricey, but you're going to pay more for premium crafted fare. They also have an awesome little patio hidden in the back, which is just delightful on the nice days that we have in the spring and summer and fall in Grand Rapids. They're very convenient to the Zoo so you can include them in making a day out of your excursion on West Fulton. The coffee beverages are top-notch and the baked goods are right there with them. Rise is a highlight of the John Ball hood. Now, this might not be the place for thin-skinned MAGA b*tch-boys with fragile egos and issues -ahem- compensating... but for grownups with regular-sized brains (and other parts) who love an amazing local shop with values that are shared by the city and neighborhood around it? Spot-on. More places like this, and few like union-busting Starbucks, etc. Three cheers, and five stars! read more

Delicious GF choices & fantastic espresso drinks. Service is pleasant. There is seating available inside or out in the sunny backyard to choose from. read more

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We ordered a small mocha cake to pick up on our way to Glen Arbor for our friend's birthday. I don't usually gravitate to vegan desserts so I was nervous but WOW, exceeded every expectation!! The cake was beautiful and perfect (and tasted absolutely DELICIOUS)! We were all shocked with how incredible it was. While we were there to get the cake, we also got an iced pumpkin spice latte, a cookie, and a donut. All were so good! The staff were so kind and their community focus made us feel so comfortable and welcomed. The main coffee shop is so cute and then the separate building where we got the cake was so fun to see! If you don't normally eat vegan desserts, don't judge this place! Give it a try because it is very much worth it! read more

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This blueberry fritter lives rent free in my head. Im not gluten free but that is one of the top fruity pastries ive had. The inside is cute and cozy, and they also have a small patio out back! Do a quick pickup or sit down with a buckeye latte! read more

Meh. Nothing too special but nothing too crazy terrible. I don't have any dietary restrictions so the fact that this is all gluten free & what not doesn't make a difference to me, but I can see how it would to others. I had to repeat my order like 3 times for the barista, my friend ordered two chocolate covered strawberries and got 4 & also had repeated her order a few times. It was also very cold in there. Also were out of bagels. Just not the best experience but I have experienced worse. read more

I loved Rise! Super cute bakery & great food! We got the cinnamon roll, the classic doughnut with chocolate sprinkles and an iced latte with the house made hazelnut syrup! I would love to come back gluten free bakeries are few and far between! read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Cinnamon roll, classic doughnut with chocolate sprinkles, iced latte with house made hazelnut syrup - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Lovely coffee shop in the John Ball neighborhood with a welcoming environment and sweet staff! They serve great coffee, matcha, and pastries. The best part is that everything is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and dye-free, making it perfect for people with dietary restrictions. They also have books and coloring pages available, and even a little book exchange where you can bring a book and trade for another. Such a gem on the West Side! read more

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A fun vegan, and GF spot! Super cute on the inside with lots of pastries to choose from. Friendly staff with limited space to sit down and work. If you're looking for a vegan spot, this is a must try! read more

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All of their baked goods are vegan and gluten free! And they taste amazing. I was able to freeze a couple donuts and still enjoy them a couple weeks later. read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I visit GR from time to time and every time I stop there I make sure to stop at Rise. Being gluten free I'm so happy to have a place like Rise to have food that I can safely eat. Everyone is always so kind, the food is amazing and the atmosphere is very comforting. I highly recommend Rise! read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Apple fritter, chocolate donut, millionaire bar, and mostess cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Rise is a great little bakery right next to John Ball Zoo. They serve coffee and fresh-baked goods. There's only a handful of tables inside, but if it's a nice day they have patio seating outside their back door. I tried their cinnamon roll and it was delicious! Perfect for a quick breakfast and caffeine pick up before visiting the zoo! read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Cinnamon Roll - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Rise is such a cute spot for a quick bite to eat. All their food is gluten free and vegan, and everything I've tried is super tasty. On my most recent visit we stopped in before heading to the zoo and got a couple seasonal drinks (Nola cold brew and a raspberry matcha) and the avocado toast. The seating area is a bit limited but very cozy. They have so many tasty looking pastries, cakes, donuts, and more. Our drinks were refreshing and delicious on a hot day. I loved the raspberry matcha - it was the best matcha I've had in the area since returning from Japan! Super smooth and slightly sweet. I don't order avocado toast out that often, but their was so good, with the perfect acidity to balance the richness of the avocado and on perfectly toasted bread. Parking can be a bit of a challenge in this area, but we were able to find a spot on a side street as it was pretty early in the morning. read more

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The donuts were good, especially for vegan and glutenfree. The place was cute and got real busy, seats are limited. Sadly they gave me the wrong cupcake flavor but I didn't notice until after we left. read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - 2 yummy donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We've ordered two cakes from here now, and both times have been disappointing. The cakes were loaded with frosting so much that it felt like there was more frosting than cake. We asked for a marble cake, but it was barely marbled at all, as you can see in the picture. We also specifically requested that the sides be decorated with ribbons and some creativity, but both times the design was plain and unfinished. For the price point, the cake itself is very mediocre and on the dry side. We really tried to give them the benefit of the doubt after the first order, but overall, we're very unimpressed. read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Marble cake - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Absolutely love this place. Thank you for making tasty treats accessible to all. I appreciate the ability to get baked goods that everyone can enjoy, especially those with dietary restrictions. Caring for others is clearly your goal and it shows. read more

Great spot. Thank you for being a part of our community! Good food, great service. You don't want to miss this one.

Delicious bakery with the best coffee and treats! They were such a pleasure to work with when ordering large quantities of desserts for our wedding. Everyone (yes, including non-vegans) loved the brownies! read more

Rise has gf donuts that are stunning and delicious!! Throughout college this has been a go to spot for my roommates and I. We all obsess over their sweet treats. They are approved by my non gf or vegan friends too! read more

A friend told me about this vegan, gluten free bakery. What a find!! We visited around 10am on a Friday and the case was picked over - we'll get there earlier next time. Loved the oatmeal cream pie - by far our favorite! The strawberry donut was great day 1, dry a day old. The peach tart was hard and dry but great almond glaze. Snickerdoodle cream pie was spectacular. Be cautious and cut it, don't rip it like it did or all the gooey insides will squirt out. Overall I was extremely happy and will be back! read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Strawberry Donut, oatmeal pie, snickerdoodle pie, raspberry cheesecake, peach tart. - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Lame. Didn't like. Was not happy with choices. Was not treated well the shouldn't call themselves a bakery

Amazing, gluten-free treats that have been missing in my life! The elephant ears for Fat Tuesday were to-die-for! Super cute coffee drinks as well. I always have a pleasant experience at Rise. read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Strawberry Matcha Latte (I love you berry matcha) - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cutest little coffee shop and bakery! It's right near the park so it's a great place to go before or after a run/walk. The interior is really beautiful featuring custom art on the walls. The staff are friendly and prompt. The doughnuts are delicious especially with a warm drink. I really want to try more of the baked goods they offer! read more

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People first bakery with great food and friendly service. Our vegan birthday cake was delicious and handled with care.

Yummy options and baked goods, especially for those with food restrictions. Standard service, cute inside.

Really one of a kind vegan and gluten free bakery! It's outside of downtown Grand Rapids. The coffee shop is located inside the bakery and share the same checkout process. We visited from out of town and this was a must stop and try spot from numerous tik tok videos for gluten free foodies. I tried the lemon poppy donut hole, an Earl gray donut hole, peach yum tart, oatmeal pie, buckeye, and sea salt bagel. The oatmeal pie was a bit dry as others have mentioned. The bagel was a bit too salty for my liking but the texture was fantastic. Buckeye was also a little dry. The donut holes were delicious. My favorite was the peach yum tart! I will go back just for that! Service was a bit eh... kind of felt like we were bothering them by being unsure of what to order which ruined the experience a bit. What can I say? If you're someone with dietary issues, you're not used to having options and when you do have them, it can be a bit overwhelming. Or maybe just chalk it up to hipster vibes. Anyways, if you have special dietary needs and this bakery meets them -- definitely go! read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Boxed pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Visiting GR this weekend and went to Rise with one of my bestie, who is gluten intolerant. Oh my word, I didn't know GR could taste so good, and well...normal! That part of town is a bit unassuming, but this place is a gem. I had some sort of Chai donut, with amazing glaze, and a buckeye. So good that I wouldn't have know it was all GF and vegan if my friend hadn't told me. Will definitely head back there while in town again. read more

I was traveling from out of town and was looking for a gluten-free bakery. Came across this place and was not disappointed. The Apple fritter was absolutely incredible. I wish I was in town longer. Great place. read more

I love the options at Rise and I've never been disappointed! Thank you for all of the support for the vegan community!

Absolutely love this place! As someone who is GF and DF, it's so hard to find comfort foods that fit my restrictions! The staff and service is amazing and they are so knowledgeable! Would highly recommend! read more

Absolutely amazing baked goods! Used them for our wedding cake and it was SO YUMMY and ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Amazing customer service and love love love the vibe of the bakery! read more

I have been to Rise countless times and have had a great experience with every encounter! The staff are always very friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend Rise to anyone! read more

Don't know what kind of oil they used to make their donuts, but they were the greasiest donuts I've ever had. And the staff isn't that friendly either. Don't bother going. read more

Wow oh wow! This was a dream place for anyone with allergens or anyone just wanting a good bakery! They are gluten free, vegan, amd and soy free! Thr shop is small so not crazy amount of space unless you come early. However they had so many choices and a huge amount of stock that always seemed to keep refilling itself! I have never seen a gluten free plCe regularly add baked items on a weekend. The choices were all unreal and they had a small menu, which unfortunately did have some out of stock items. The breakfast samdwhich looked amazing but I opted for the avacado toast. The bread was fluffy and rich. I also tried a cinnamon roll and also bought a breakfast cookie, cookie sandwhich and a bagel ti take to go. Everything has been a hit! read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Pumpkin cinnamon roll and avacado toast - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I love Rise. Don't know how I went this long before discovering the coffee shop spot this past summer. The owners are lovely and are active in the local community. Their mission crests for a welcoming space for anyone to come in. Plus the drinks and food are delish! Their coffee is hot and super sharp. Definitely pairs well with any of their sweet treats, which are vegan. read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Rise bakery is one of our favorite places We have tried a large variety of their items since they've opened and here are a few photos I found on my phone from our experience here. Whether you need a custom cake, delicious donuts, unique desserts, sammies, or even milkshakes that are all vegan and gluten-free you can rest assure that you will have something sweet. Today I went to try the buckeye and ordered the clover shake since it's St. Patrick's Day It was delicious! read more

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A very stylish/cool vegan and gluten free bakery on the NW side of town, very close to the zoo. I finally made a visit to their cafe after receiving cake for my birthday and using their cupcake mix purchase at Harvest Health. Parking: super challenging, the back lot only has 3 spots, so if nothing is available there, they encourage street parking Space: very well decorated, fun murals, plants - it's small though. There are a few tables to eat at inside or you can go out back to their patio. Food: delicious! For anyone who dreams of gluten free pastries- this is it! I'm not vegan, but did enjoy their cashew cream cheese and normally I'm not a fan or alternative cream cheese. The cinnamon roll which is a square also was moist and very sweet. They have plenty of other pastry choices including cookies, donuts, their version of pop tarts, and many coffee options. Price: what you would expect for GF/vegan treats- more expensive than their glutenous counterparts. but not outrageous, but adds up quickly! Accessibility: would not bring a stroller unless camping it outside with a second adult. I wore my baby into here. They are very family/kid friendly though and I saw lots of little ones enjoying the treats here! (Hence me not taking any photos at the actual cafe) Overall I'd say 4.5 stars (the parking is tricky) read more

Rise Authentic Baking Co - Cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Five stars. Super yummy all vegan and gluten free treats, lovely indoor space / vibe with outdoor seating as well, and really reasonably priced. If you have your heart set on a certain item, I'd come early ish. I went around 2:30 pm, and they were fairly cleared out. I was so sad not to get a cinnamon roll. Did try both kinds of donut holes available that day, which was cinnamon sugar and classic chocolate. So good. Surprisingly, I liked cinnamon sugar better. Both both had great textures. Haven't tried it yet but also got a cream cheese on carrot cake base. Will update. read more

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Steps away from the John Ball Zoo is an old building with a mural outside that reads "Coffee Bar & Bakeshop." Inside, you'll find a coffee bar brewing Squibb coffee and gluten-free baked goods that are so good you have no idea they are gluten-free. Stands outs- pop tarts! My raspberry pop tart balanced the dough, frosting and the slab of jam inside well. It was delicious! My latte was well made from quality beans. The space has four smaller tables along the front windows, a table that sits four people and smaller tables along the outside sidewalk. Inside, there are outlets and strong wifi. Staff are friendly and make you feel like family! read more

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Love everything about this place, except the wait lol No matter what I order I love! I always take home some vegan goodies too! read more

Baked goods are decent, but lunch is overpriced, underwhelming, and really slow. Bummed.