Not cheap- but good gluten free breakfast and lunch items. Walked there from the Palmer House hotel

Oh, Rise! I'll keep it short and sweet. Love - assortment of baked goods (muffins, cupcakes, breads, cinnamon rolls, croissants, rises/savory pies, etc), some interesting items (I had an orange cranberry cream cheese muffin $3.25), gluten-free choices, free wifi, and location. Not so love - small space, plain decor, pricing spread (muffin was double the size but cheaper than the cinnamon roll?!), and I found my muffin to be low on the orange & cream cheese side. Nice spot to check out if you're into or need gluten-free goodies! read more

Rise Bakery - Orange cranberry cream cheese muffin ($3.25) - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Rise Bakery is a hit-or-miss. Being gluten-free, I've ordered a multitude of things there. Here's my condensed list of reviews: The brioche bread is very good, but the slices are very small...even for the usually small gf bread world. The everything bagels I bought were stale when I purchased them and were also very small. Their pumpkin roll is the best I've ever had. The chocolate eclair was tasty for being gluten-free, but not life changing. The chocolate chip cookies are delicious. Finally, I've ordered one of their sandwiches which was flavorful. but the bread fell apart in my hands. Overall, it's a place I would go back to for select items, but I would stick to what I know is good. read more

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Located in the hipsterish Adams Morgan area Rise Bakery is 100% gluten free and delicious! My sister and I both had the bacon egg breakfast sandwich on a biscuit. The bacon was crispy. The egg was fluffy. The biscuit was light and buttery. read more

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It's a OMG place!! Gluten Free heaven! I'm so glad I found this place! Owner was so friendly and helpful! Cute little space! Have awesome wall full of post it sticker of people's locations, messages! I got delicious egg on biscuit breakfast sandwich! Come & support this wonderful BIPOC owners! I'll be back! read more

Ok, so the four stars for this place is based solely on their chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cake. The rest of everything I've eaten here was terrible. BUTTTTT the chocolate chip cookies are the BEST gluten free dairy free cookies I've ever eaten from anywhere ever (including all the GF DF bakeries in NYC & DC). And their chocolate cake is so dense and decadent. It's rich and creamy, and one of the best gluten free dairy free cakes I've ever had. read more

This place is great for gluten-free peeps! There's a lot of bread and baked goods available for purchase. As a vegan, my options were a bit more limited, but I did appreciate that options existed! I ordered a vegan carrot cupcake, which was pretty dry and flaky. I'm guessing that it's difficult to make a cupcake that's both gluten-free and vegan, though, so I really have to give them some credit! The icing was great. :) I've also tried the everything bagel and vegan cream cheese, which are pretty sad unfortunately. The bagel is pretty teeny tiny and the cream cheese is just ok, but then again, they are trying to cater to those who have dietary restrictions, so I won't throw too much shade! I appreciate that options exist for my gluten-free pals! read more

Rise Bakery - Vegan carrot cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was horrible I was sick with food poisoning for 9 DAYS!!! Don't come here unless you want food poisoning I could already tell something was up when I walked in and smelt extreme cleaning and chlorine products. There was also a fly yup a fly in my breakfast sandwich and for my sons sandwich there was a clump of hair in it I decided my son could have half of my sandwich I had to throw his away it was disgusting I'm severely disappointed I took the bus and metro to get here DONT COME HERE!!! read more

Okay so I'm not into this gluten free lifestyle because from what I tasted in the past has not been good. However while hanging out in Adam's Morgan last night I happened on Rise Bakery. My mom has celiac's disease and I thought we could check this place out together. We ordered a few items some bread and biscuits for her to take home and few things to try on site. We shared a cinnamon bun. That cinnamon bun was so amazing! I ordered a red velvet cupcake to go...I'm excited to try it later. Rise Bakery it's a cute little place off 18th Street with two tables to sit. They also have coffee and teas. They also cater and bake cakes. I will definitely return. Rise Bakery has done it again! We had a birthday party for my mom and needed a gluten free cake which is hard to find. However Rise Bakery came through as usual. I ordered an 8 inch chocolate cake with buttercream frosting. My mom loved and it so did I. It was so good. I will definitely order it again! read more

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It's a good thing I don't live in DC anymore, or I'd eat way too many baked goods from this place. We stopped in on a weekday late afternoon and they still had a bunch of stuff left. First, it's so tough to make really good gluten-free bagels - I've only seen a handful of places on the east coast do it successfully. Rise is definitely at the top of that list. The plain bagel was delicious and we got a few to go (and I just stuffed them into my freezer). We also got a croissant - and I don't remember the last time I had a croissant or a bagel, because it was before ditching gluten, but these taste like the real thing (minus the after effects). Chocolate chip cookies were also delicious, as well as the Nutella brownie and chocolate cupcake. Awesome little gluten-free bakery here, great for the Celiac and paleo folks in DC. The owner was our cashier, by the way, super nice guy and talked about the many different flours they use. Also, they ship! read more

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This is the best gluten free pastry in DC. I like their Raspberry Danish, chocolate Eclair, and the scone. All the food and everything are Gluten Free. I would recommend it for people with Celiac. read more

Bought the vegan gluten free cupcakes for my parent's 44th anniversary in the Outer Banks, and they were such a hit! I have family members who are vegan and/or gluten-free and neither, and everyone enjoyed them. read more

Gosh I wanted so badly to love this place. I have celiacs and I also have some culinary/event catering experience so I was excited when I read about the passion of the owner and saw how many items were on their menu. We were having a late breakfast and I ordered a variety of things so I could try a few different preparations. I got a chocolate croissant, vanilla donut and a cinnamon roll. To start, the employee did not offer to warm up our croissants (my hubby got one as well). And other than a hello , it was awkward silence. Now to the pastries. The croissants are so dense I just couldn't believe it. And without warming, they were hard as a rock and the chocolate was just a chalky piece of baking chocolate. We didn't eat either of them. The vanilla donut had a crazy sweet frosting, (although the crumb was fairly moist for gluten free), and it was a very salty cake. As a matter of fact, everything we ordered was insanely salty for pastry. But, the worst was the cinnamon roll. I wanted it to be the winner of the day and it definitely wasn't. The frosting is bazaar. It's not cream cheese and it's not royal icing, it's butter. Its not sweet in the slightest. It's whipped so much that it leaves a film of fat on your tongue and it's butter. It's salty, savory and would have tasted better on a bagel or toast. Did I say it was butter? Awful. The pastry was thinner than croissants which was nice and it had caramelization on the outer layer, but zero cinnamon flavor and again, salty as all get out, with no gooey goodness between the layers and super savory in flavor. By the end of our tasting (back in our hotel room) I was so hungry that I just went with the donut because it was the only thing that was edible and I couldn't help thinking that if they make this super sweet donut glaze, then why no sugar in or on the cinnamon roll? I was hoping to go back and pick up breads to take home with us and now I'm not going back and would never recommend this to anyone quite frankly, celiacs or not. I've had better pastries at home gluten free and although the food does feel/look professional....if it doesn't taste good than it doesn't really matter! Almost everything went in the trash. Insanely disappointed and my mouth still tastes like salty fat. Wow. read more

Highlights: Small but ample selection, pretty good quality, not metro accessible. If you rely on public transit, this is not a convenient location. You can metro, but you'll have to take a bus or walk a mile from the nearest stop (u street). Not a bad walk, the neighborhood is actually pretty cool to walk through (Adams Morgan). Just not a quick trip. I tried the croissant (a delicacy for which I have been pining for almost 2 years now since going GF) and was happy but not thrilled. It had a nice buttery flavor but was definitely dense like a dinner roll and was lacking that airy quality. I also had a cinnamon roll, which was very good. It was also quite dense, but more along the lines of what I look for in a cinnamon roll. The sticky coating on the outside was almost lacquered which an lent almost burnt taste, so I didn't enjoy the outside so much but the inside was sublime. Sweet but not sickeningly so, tons of cinnamon flavor and a satisfying butter rich dough. The shop is small, and has two tables in it that seat 8 people, 4 people comfortably. Cute interior space, but window in front that keeps the place bright and inviting. read more

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Went their on my bday soooo excited to try all of the GF desserts. And I did. I spent $40 in there. Drove all the way from Delaware. Hubby and I got cupcakes, donuts, eclairs, and cinnamon buns. Oh my was I disappointed. Everything tasted like a prank. A tasteless dense cardboard prank. We had a hard time biting the donut. It tasted like bread with glaze on it. The eclair tasted like wheat bread with sugarless chocolate on top. Idk what the cream was but it was sugarless too. The carrot cake cupcakes were decent. Super sweet surprisingly. Too sweet. Cinnamon bun was hard as a rock but tasted better when we got it home and heated it up. Brioche bread was really good (we got a sandwich too). Honestly I was in awe that they were still in business serving that nonsense. The only way you think this place tastes good is if you are on a keto diet or haven't had anything close to dessert or breakfast in years. Vegans must be the driving force for them. I really wanted to love this place. I have a gluten allergy but when I want dessert, it should be good. My advice...Save some money and trouble. Go get some Cup4Cup flour and bake yourself something at home. read more

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Exciting to get gluten free treats! Their chocolate croissants and ham & cheese are pretty good, at least compared to other gluten free ones, and their sandwiches are solid. My only complaint is that the sandwiches (ESPECIALLY breakfast sandos) need more seasoning, even just salt and pepper would help them. But so much more could be done with spices, herbs, aioli, vinegar etc. Gf food doesn't need to be unseasoned! read more

I really liked the chocolate croissant, it's not traditional but the closest I've had to the real thing since being gf. The biscuit leaves a bit to be desired, reminded me of a egg McMuffin which is not was I was going for in a biscuit. Id stick with their croissant items, eg there's a ham if u want savory read more

Ok so the staff is super nice and it's a cool little place but WOW was that biscuit dry. Yikes!

I was happy to find some GF treats available and they are on the delivery apps, which is great. We tried the cheesecake, the Nutella brownie, and the tiramisu -- all were OK, but don't think I would order them again. The cookies were good. The one thing I really liked and would order again is the ham & cheese croissant. Really good. Not light like a typical croissant, but super tasty. I look forward to trying the pizza and sandwiches. read more

Had the egg and cheese croissant which was excellent. I honestly can't tell that the croissant is GF. It's amazing. Same with the chocolate eclair. It's worth going out of your way. read more

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No seating here--just one small bench for waiting for your order. Service is great. Baked goods were not as great as I was hoping, but hard to find so many gluten and dairy free options. Had a good panini. read more

The cheesecake is amazing! No really! Came for breakfast then my child wanted lunch. They had us wait an hour, when no was around. We enjoyed the food. Positive, it was gluten free. read more

Best gluten free bagels I've been able to find hands down!! Parking is an absolute nightmare though :(

Love the turnovers, sandwiches, bagels, cupcakes...you really can't go wrong here! Some menu items are better than others, but I've never been unhappy. I wish it was a tiny bit cheaper so I could justify it on a more regular basis, but I don't mind paying more for baked goods I can eat safely. The convenience is also priceless! read more

Best gluten free eclair I've had on the East coast. Was as light and airy as gluten free can get. I've had eclairs from other GF bakeries that could be confused with a paper weight. They sell out pretty quickly of these on the weekends so get there early! Definitely coming back to try a breakfast sandwich. read more

Best gluten free bagels I've ever had!! I am generally wary of people who use the words "gluten free" and "best I've ever had" in the same sentence because it is hard to come across good gluten free alternatives and I think we in the gf community often lower our standards. However, this place was the real deal. I got an everything bagel with vegan cream cheese. It was amazing and had a great texture, consistency, and taste. I loved the bagels so much that I bought a bag to go. read more

So...I was truly in love with this place. Here's a bakery honoring so many dietary requirements & allergen sensitivities ( gluten-free , no soy , no dairy etc) . Well, I feel like this place lacks diversity now and also lacks moisture in there cakes and pastries. Everything tastes bland or dry now. Where's the creativity in the pastries, donuts , and cupcakes now? I have to go tempt myself to the Cakeroom bakery down the street , and not indulge, in what once was , my favorite bakery. I don't know guys. I'll still support , but PLEASE add more diversity in the bakery menu....bring back the Raspberry Jam bars, too? Something. Oh , and whatever could be done about putting some moistness in the cakes and donuts and , put some fluffiness in the croissants, do it and do it now ! . I don't want to deny this bakery anymore. I have a birthday coming up , but am wanting to save my money instead. I hope you all take some of these reviews into consideration. I'll still support you all! read more

If you are gluten free or have other food allergies or sensitivities, you MUST go to Rise Bakery!! The baked goods are delicious and they offer a variety of nut-free, soy-free, egg -free, and vegan options. Everything I am able to eat from Rise has been beyond delicious!!! read more

As someone who developed a gluten intolerance and soy allergy as an adult I learned first hand how hard it is to remove those things from the standard American diet, and learned to appreciate business who take the time to compensate their recipes for such intolerances/allergies. However, the recipe sometimes doesn't hit the mark for taste. Not the case here!!!! I wound up ordering a panini and a pizza (because I was starving and figured what I don't eat can be popped in the fridge) and I couldn't wait to try both. Delicious!!!! The pizza had such a "normal" crust texture, chewy and light with a crisp crunch to the edges and base without being burnt or over toasted. The panini was like a grilled chicken parm with pesto and was delicious with excellent sandwich bread. The pizza - omg the pizza! I highly recommend, and I'll be back for breakfast next time read more

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I have to be dairy free, not gluten free, so I haven't developed a taste for gluten free products. That said, the vegan chocolate chip cookies I bought tasted old and we threw them out. Could have been the taste of the different flour, but my daughter and I both thought they were just old. Also got the vegan flourless chocolate cake, and it was ok. It was of a lighter texture than I expected and didn't have the heavy chocolate flavor I wanted. My daughter got a vanilla cheesecake slice and thought it tasted fine, nothing special. If I lived nearby I might give Rise another chance, but it wasn't worth the drive I had to make. read more

All at home were sick after using their bread for avocado toast. It was bad. I would not recommend it at all. I end up throwing away all the gluten free bread we bought from there read more

So yea. Where do I start? For starters, I thought I was gonna be stuck with going to The Happy Tart forever.. They only use Tapioca flour.. So now with Rise. OMG Rise. This place is incredible. Cinnamon buns. Cheesecake, and pizza. Rise Bakery's pizza crust is soooo dang good that I had to call them and ask them if this pizza was really gluten free. As someone with celiacs I seriously am glad I found a place that's close to me, with solid food and incredible customer service. Everything here is 100% gluten free. Their Challah bread is freaking amazing.. The pizza they have is amazing. Everything here is solid. I will no longer have to pay for overpriced stuff at The Happy Tart. As Rise Bakery is priced reasonably well for a gluten free bakery. read more

Ill never order another thing from there again. I ordered cupcakes & a pumpkin ROLL thru Door Dash & this is all that showed up. They failed to inform me that items weren't available and essentially delivered me what TF they wanted. Fool me once.... read more

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I have a couple GF friends and we eat here every morning they are in town. As someone non-GF human, I think this place is delicious and their breakfast sandwiches are still on point. Their biscuits are my personal fav! read more

So great to find a gluten free bakery with some dairy free options as well. When I went I picked up a flourless chocolate cake, banana bread and carrot cake cupcake. My favorite was probably the banana bread which was absolutely fantastic when I popped it in the microwave to warm it up a bit! read more

I've been to exceptional gluten free bakeries everywhere from Paris and London to suburban strip malls. Sadly, Rise is not among them. This might have been a special place back in the 1970s or 1980s, but gluten free baking has come a long way since then. All of the products at Rise have a gritty dryness to them and most come frozen. It's also super expensive. Save the time and money and just buy whatever they offer at your local supermarket--it will taste better. read more

I've been craving a cinnamon roll for ages now and they have them. It was absolutely amazing. I am gluten intolerant but I had my friend (who eats gluten) taste a bite and he was throughly impressed. Dare I say it's one the best best cannon roles I've ever had? I can also recommend the chocolate chip cookies but was a bit let down with the chocolate croissant. The croissant was just too dense and didn't have any light fluffy or flakey qualities. Overall I would definitely recommend this all gluten free bakery to a celiac or a gluten eater. Two thumbs up! read more

We tried four cupcake varieties: Vanilla - The cake was mealy like cornbread but without the moisture. I could feel the sugar (crunch) in the icing, which had started to harden on top. The overall frosting texture was not stiff enough - closer to whipped cream in fluffiness. Did not get much of a vanilla flavor overall. Could not eat it. Chocolate - Cake was somewhat dry. The icing was smooth and not too sweet but was not very reminiscent of chocolate. Finished this one. Vegan carrot - The exposed cake was gooey in an appetizing way in which all of the favors surfaced most prominently. The rest of the cake was extra dry and contained too much cinnamon but insufficient amounts of any other flavor. This icing was fresher than that on the vanilla cupcake and I could not taste the granules of sugar, but perhaps because this was the vegan recipe. Could not finish this one either. Red velvet - The cake had the same moisture as the others. The cream cheese icing was appropriately tangy and not too sweet, but again, lacking flavor. Again, could not finish. Overall, I would have been better off going to the grocery store for moist cakes, balanced flavors, and stable frosting. read more

This baked goods were heavenly. The chocolate croissant was insanely tasty. The cinnamon bun was also wonderful. Everything was delish!

So happy to have Rise as a gluten-free option. I tried the ham & cheese croissant today and it was delicious!