Rise Bakery

Vegans!!!! -the most delicious zucchini bread I have ever had. Full espresso bar with oat milk option. Delicious roast. Non Vegans- everyone enjoyed their bread offerings and treats (other items not vegan). Must try! Super knowledgeable and friendly staff!

I picked up 2 loaves of the Bacon, Parmesan bread as gifts at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market. It looked great but I didn’t get to try it. The folks who got the bread could not stop talking about how good it was. So…..the next Saturday, I went back specifically for the same bread and picked up two more loaves. This time, I enjoyed it for breakfast with garden ripe tomatoes and sunny side up eggs. Now I know what the fuss was all about! Simply a delicious, hearty bread, made with love and purpose. Thank you Rise Bakery. I’ll be back! Kevin McGraw

Rise Bakery is an absolute gem in Greenville and a must-visit for anyone who truly appreciates quality baked goods. From the moment you walk in, you can immediately tell that everything is made with care, passion, and incredible attention to detail. Their pastries and breads are exceptional. You can taste the difference — everything is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly executed. The texture, the balance of flavors, and the overall quality reflect true craftsmanship. It’s clear that Rise Bakery takes pride in doing things the right way, and it shows in every bite. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and inspiring. It’s the kind of place where you want to slow down, enjoy your coffee, and savor your pastry. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do, which makes the entire experience even better. What stands out the most is the consistency and authenticity. Rise Bakery is not just following trends — they are honoring the art of baking and creating products that feel thoughtful and intentional. If you are in Greenville, Rise Bakery is absolutely worth the visit. It’s a beautiful example of what a true bakery should be. Highly recommend to anyone who loves fresh, high-quality baked goods.

Rise Bakery is my favorite spot in Greenville/West Village. Their food is next level, and seating by the window is hard to beat…there's something about having a coffee, enjoying a treat, and watching life go by outside that just makes everything slow down in the best way. You can find me here at least once a week... and trust me, I have to fight hard not to make it more often.

We visited this outstanding bakery that offers a wonderful selection of sweet and savory items. We decided to order a few treats to go and enjoy outside in the beautiful morning weather. The cardamom bun was absolutely amazing—soft, sweet, and with just a hint of spice. The morning bun had a delightful texture, combining softness with crunchy bits that added a nice contrast. The sourdough chocolate chip cookie was unique; it had that characteristic tanginess while still being sweet enough to remind you it was a chocolate chip cookie. Lastly, we tried the apple pie croissant, which was our least favorite. Unfortunately, the croissant itself felt a bit bland compared to the others. The staff was friendly, and the bakery offered a few cozy seats inside for those who prefer to stay. Otherwise, they packaged everything beautifully for us to enjoy elsewhere. Overall, a lovely experience!

I had an amazing experience today at Rise. I went in predominantly for the cardamom bun (which is fantastic) because I am a cardamom f i e n d and really enjoyed this particular pastry in the past. Unfortunately, it is currently out of rotation and the other cardamom pastry they had (an orange cardamom pastry?) wasn't available for sale. I ended up ordering some other assorted items (egg and cheese sandwich, a pumpkin spice bun, chocolate crossaint, and the fig & cheese sandwich). As I was waiting for the final item in my owner, the amazingly kind staff member who took my order (Karina) offered me a cardamom latte. Another very nice young lady made this drink and gave it to me (I wish I got her name too to thank her here!). It was delicious. Thank you for making my day! I will be back in 6 weeks on the dot when the cardamom bun returns. Shoutout to Karina & the crew! You're very much appreciated! Highly recommend that anyone reading this review check out Rise for some delicious pastries and drinks.

Such a cute lively bakery!! The employees are so kind and helpful and everything I've tried has been amazing (chocolate chip cookies, cardamom bun - my personal favorite, country loaf, cinnamon raisin bread). The house-made pumpkin syrup in the drip coffee was DELICIOUS, better than other pumpkin syrups from any chain I've tried.

On a spur of the moment venture into the villages to get pottery next door, we stopped in at Rise Bakery. My wife was super excited to get amazing artisan bread at very reasonable prices. The vibe is laid back and welcoming. I’m eager to come back in a morning sometime and see things at their peak.

Cute lil bakery offering everything from a danish to cinnamon roll to breakfast sammy to homemade cheeses n butter! Oh and the have a full coffe n tea bar with in house made syrups including ear grey or juniper syrup! The latte I ordered was perfect creamy with little foam as requested and hot enough that I could zip on it for a bit to enjoy! It's located in an artsy area of west Greenville that seems to be going through a transition of some sort! The cherry cream danish was excellent- real cherries not that yucky compote stuff and real vanilla cream and just enough sweet to enjoy but not nauseating artificial sweet! When we return to Greenville we shall definitely stop again!

Friendly faces as soon as I walked in and a delicious smell of bread. It is easy to see the chefs making yummy items from the front, that was fun to see. I had a chocolate croissant with beautiful lamination and a buttery taste. Also had the morning bun, I would say that was good but not amazing...a little bit drier that I like but I would get it again. The only real negative is price, items are about 10-20% more expensive than other places or than expected. Overall, I would still recommend.

An incredible place to get sourdough! I managed to get my hands on a bunch of pastries and they were all incredible. Cannot wait to go back again on of these days. I'm taking country loaf and making grilled cheese sandwiches with it and I can't wait. Appreciate the help from the folks at Rise Bakery!

My son lives in Greenville and regularly brings us breads and pastries, I can honestly say these are some of the best pasties I have ever eaten in the USA or around the world. Every bread and pastry we have eaten has been excellent or beyond excellent. The breads are crusty on the outside and fluffy inside. The pastries are buttery, sweet without being overly sweet, this bakery is a gem.

Does not disappoint! I moved to Greenville in January and have bought bread, cookies and pastries from Rise Bakery on multiple occasions. Haven't had anything that hasn't been off the hook! Brought the Herb and Comte Bread to an Easter Dinner, and everyone wanted to know where I got it. Oh yea, the sourdough chocolate chips were also a huge hit!

(4.5) ~ Very Good Pastries. Street Parking is free for 2 hrs. MENU: ** Cardamom Bun = (5) Excellent, especially with the frosting;) My new benchmark for Cardamom buns! ** Morning Bun = (4.5) Very Tasty...Would be better with the same Frosting the Cardamom Bun uses. ** Apple Cranberry Danish = (4.5) Very Good Danish ** Sour Dough Chocolate Chip Cookie = (4.25) Very unique.

Rise bakery is surely on the rise! Very fresh and tastee hands down. It was welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Husband and I ordered the baguettes--ham for me, turkey for my husband. They looked delicious but we could not bite through the crust. Took them apart and still could not bite through the crust. How long were they sitting out. Better to make fresh. Hope this helps. Rise Bakery had a phenomal display of breads. Sadly, we left without purchasing anything else as we like to support our local small businesses.

Amazing little bakery! Never had something from Rise that wasn't delicious. Their pastries and breads are so so good!! I don't think I can choose a favorite.

The pastries were expensive and dry. I was not pleased with my purchase. Also, a lot of the baked goods they make, I can not eat. I just wanted real Italian bread. Or semolina bread not some artistic creative bread with ingredients I do not care for. I just wanted a fresh baked Italian bread with the to die for crust I used to get in NY.

What a delightful space! Bright and filled with creative and classic baked goods, Rise Bakery is a must visit. Greeted warmly upon entry, I talked to a friendly smiling face behind the counter, ordered a few things to enjoy over the week, and was on my way. Delicious everything sourdough loaf was the highlight of toast and and eggs for breakfast over the next week. I tried the cardamom bun, but it was sitting in my fridge for two days before I got to it. Do you know with a tiny bit of time in my air fryer, it was still so moist and flavorful as if I just picked it up that day? Not impartial to heading to a bakery day of for a day of treat, but what a surprise when it actually lasts in the fridge for day or two and is still delicious! Looking forward to trying new things! Highly recommend.

I love bread & the bread from Rise is fresh & delicious! I also tasted their wonderful pastries! Always greeted with a warm hello and fast service too! So good!!

Overpriced with terrible customer service. C'mon $11 for a loaf of bread? For that price you should be super smiley with each transaction.

Ordered a variety of pastries and a country loaf. All were delicious! All of the pastries and loafs looked fresh and tasty and they were unique and special seeming too (everything bagel danish, cardamom bun, hazelnut bun, etc). The staff were friendly and it was a nice environment. I also appreciated that they were open at 7am on Saturday. Will be back.

Love having such a nice bakery in the area. Their sesame loaf is a great sandwich bread and I'm in love with their cardamom bun. Danishes are always also a treat and their baguette sandwiches are delish. No complaints so far and I look forward to trying more!

Great choices. Wonderful unique baked options. Competes with the best bakeries anywhere.

No matter what you choose at the Rise Bakery, your selection will be better than you imagined. My favorites are the Morning Bun, Focaccia, and, of course, the baguette. Of course, they're always adding new delights to their menu of morning buns. And during the holidays, they feature some very special items such as the more than yummy pecan pie with chocolate in the bottom and a superb crust. There's always something delicious at the Rise Bakery in the Village of West Greenville (SC).

A real bakery serving delicious croissants, pastries, and breads. Ham and butter on baguette just like in France. We have visited every weekend for the last month and it has been consistently excellent.