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    Rise Bakery

    4.2 (399 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Gluten-Free, Cafes
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RISE BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    Niki T.

    Oh Rise. How I love you so. The absolute freeing feeling being able to grab a quick lunch with my kid (her and I both have allergies) there's just no words. Easily can order online, and be on our way. My kid isn't a big sandwich fan but does enjoy them from here! Don't forget a vanilla donut.

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    Patrick S.

    With tons of gluten free pastries and sandwiches, what's not to love? The place is on a gorgeous street in DC with a beautiful ambiance. The bakery is on the second floor, up some stairs, where you will be met with a quaint seating area. The wait can be long at times because of how popular it is, but it's worth it. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about allergies. The menu is thorough on its ingredients. Definitely my go to spot for gluten free foods!

    Smoked ham and Gruyére Panini

    Totally amazing gluten-free! This is my first time visiting, and I am blown away by how delicious everything is. My husband and I split a smoked ham and Gruyère panini, and a ham and cheese croissant. Both were equally delicious. We couldn't choose a favorite. We got the oatmeal cherry cookie, the eclair, almond croissants and a chocolate croissant. The croissants are among their most popular items, and we can see why. We also got bagels, brioche buns, and rye bread to go. We are making corned beef Rachel's for St. Patrick's Day, and I'm so pleased to find gf rye bread. We will definitely be coming back!

    Ashley M.

    gluten free bakery of my dreams! i'm a sucker for a gf treat & bagel sandwich! staff was so pleasant & absolutely booked with to-go orders. no espresso so that was a bummer but i haven't had an eclair in YEARS!

    Mango Lush Bar (Gluten Free)
    Sophia M.

    I've gone here quite a few times to experience the joy of a FULL GLUTEN FREE MENU! Pictured is the mango lush bar (a little small but SO GOOD!!!!!) but I've also tried a cannoli, a carrot cake cupcake, a ginger molasses cookie...I think that's it? I will definitely come back. The storefront itself has two two-person tables so it's pretty small, but takeout is always an option.

    Cannoli (Gluten Free)
    Sophia U.

    I'm a symptomatic Celiac and Rise Bakery is my ultimate dream! Seriously, I've been gluten free for 13 years, and it's such a joyous relief to go somewhere where you don't have to ask questions or worry about cross contamination. Everyone who works here is kind and welcoming. I giggled over some celiac books (pictured--wish I bought them!). I ordered a chocolate croissant, a cannoli, and a pack of jalapeño cheddar buns. The former two were delicious, as expected, the dough on the croissant in particular being flakery and buttery. I have yet to try the buns, but they look divine, and I'm excited to toast them and use them for burgers! Overall, I can't recommend this place enough. Wish I lived closer!

    Melanie A.

    Amazing!!! I had a day off during a work trip and spent the entire day going back and forth between Rise & a nearby coffee shop to work. My only wish is that they had wifi or a larger seating area to be able to hang out there! I had a bagel sandwich for breakfast which was amazing - fresh, a bit crunchy, and flavorful - I didn't love the square eggs, but I know many places mass prepare eggs in that way for sandwiches. I came back for lunch and got an amazing sandwich, plus some sweets to go. The donut, croissant, and cupcake were all delicious! An amazing gluten free find in DC.

    Stephanie T.

    Stumble upon this gluten free small bakery while walking around Adam's Morgan. I ordered the cheesecake brownie. It was delicious! The staff was friendly and very fast which was great because it was busy when I was there. The inside is pretty small so there is not enough seating, which it is okay because there are a couple of benches outside. I do wish the brownie was a bit bigger is size but other than that, I recommend this place

    Vegan avocado toast with bacon on biscuit
    Yvette 'Divie' E.

    A gluten free bakery with goods that don't taste gluten free?! Oh yes! Food: For breakfast, I devoured the vegan avocado toast - with bacon added - on a biscuit. It was delicious! I also took a chocolate croissant for later, which I've never seen gluten free; it was heavy and had a baking powder-like taste every few bites (maybe it's taste better warmed?). I did take a few bites of the cinnamon roll, which was much better. Service: Friendly, patient, and non judgmental as I oo'ed and aah'ed over too many choices! I took off a star because we didn't know there's no seating (which is tough for a tourist in the rain!), the chocolate croissant wasn't my favorite, and the dairy free options were very limited. On the last point, it's probably a blessing because I'd have come more often if that was the case! A wonderful find during this visit!

    Tiffany C.

    I have always ordered here from doordash but never actually went. It's cute inside but not a lot of seating only about 4 chairs. The employees were nice and fast. I got the cheesecake and lemon bar but I have had the sandwiches, cupcakes, apple turnover, Yule log, tiramisu, vanilla donuts and probably some other things. I thought everything was good especially since I don't have a lot of options for gluten free baked goods. I have had hit or misses but overall I have loved every baked good. Only reason it's 4 stars is because I have had things I don't like but that could be my palette.

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    The croissants are amazing, especially the ham and cheese ones. Parking before 9am on the street is free.

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    Very pleasant staff; good quality and variety of gluten free products. Wish there were more gf AND dairy free.

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    The bagel is as hard as a rock.. Plus, these stores always give you POS with 22% (25%), 20%, 15% tip options while it is just carry out..

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    Ask the Community - Rise Bakery

    No sugar options? Low carb for Keto?

    We currently have several paleo options that have no cane sugar or grain flour. We don't have anything that's keto because we don't use artificial sweeteners. As alternatives to sugar we use either honey or maple syrup. Items like our flourless… Read more

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    I stopped by Caspian Crust in Georgetown for a coffee some pastries last weekend. The bakery is…read morespecial because they specialize in Turkish and Azerbaijani baked goods: börek (with various fillings), pistachio croissant, açma (a soft, fluffy Turkish yeast pastry), qutab (an Azerbaijani/Turkish stuffed flatbread), simit, and so much more. I was so excited to try some of these harder to find pastries. I had a Turkish beef börek and a cheese finger börek. They warmed them up for me, but they still weren't very warm - I'd probably ask for them to warm them up twice next time. The beef börek was good; the cheese finger börek was good, too, if maybe a teensy bit dry. I also got one of their signature coffees. While these coffees sound interesting and delicious and creative, I wish there an option or two that weren't as sweet. I tried the Sultan's Velvet, which was just way too sweet for me. Next time, I'll stick to a classic coffee - an americano or a cappuccino - since they have it all. There's quite a bit of seating - some downstairs, some upstairs, and some outside. I sat down and read my book while I enjoyed my pastries. It's definitely the kind of place that is comfortable to sit and enjoy. The customer service was friendly and fast. Overall, I'm glad I stopped by Caspian Crust. Georgetown is lucky to have several pastry shops/bakeries, but Caspian Crust is different and stands out. Its focus on Turkish and Azerbaijani pastries means that there's something for everyone - some classics for those folks who like what they like with their coffee, more savory pastries with meat or cheese or olives, and some sweet but less common pastries as well. Great flavors and variety. It's also cozy, comfortable, and casual, with good customer service. I'd be happy to return.

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