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UpRising Bakery and Cafe

19 ratings
$ • Bakery, Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Cakes, Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Cupcakes, Dessert, Donuts, Muffins, Pies
Safety Rating
16 ratings

As rated by the community

2104 W Algonquin Rd
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


I tried to like this place, but each experience was worse than the previous. The food quality and baked goods is just not there. Cross contamination is a concern as well. Employees don’t seem to be confident with ingredients. Nothing seems fresh either the last few visits and the “cafe” food is frozen and reheated for you. Spend your hard earned money on better quality safe and good GF/Vegan food.

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Unfortunately, not a good experience & will not be back. Some food choices “might” be gluten free but are far from celiac safe. Was super bummed to see mixed gluten/gluten free foods combined in food cases. Lackadaisical response from staff when asked about gluten free for celiac.

Also, found it very difficult to overlook the visible dirt & uncleanliness of the restaurant environment :(

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


So I have a couple of feelings about this bakery. 1. It's not really a cafe. More just a bakery 2. There are two different cases for gf and not which is nice 3. The place itself is kind of dirty. The tables had food and crumbs on basically all of them. And the the counters and things just felt kinda grimey 4. The gf treats were okay. I have a 3 stike rule when it comes to eating places. I've been here 3 times now and have had a variety of their treats. They really weren't worth the price (in my opinion). 5. I admire the small business and them trying to be more eco friendly. 6.I haven't gotten sick when I've gone there.

So that's my take on the place

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Reported to have a dedicated gluten-free kitchen and to be celiac friendly. However, since menus and staff can change, please verify before visiting!

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Cakes
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes
  • Dessert
  • Donuts
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Muffins
  • Pies

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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9 months ago

More Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I have very sensitive celiac disease, and I ate a lovely dinner here! We were party of four, I’m the only gluten-free person, but we all ordered gluten-free and had a very good dinner. Even my omnivore husband enjoyed his “chicken” pot pie. They have two kitchens, one dedicated gluten-free. Their baked goods are in two separate cases, one is dedicated gluten-free, the other, for regular. It’s a low-key place, family-friendly, with a game room in back and toys for the kids to play with. In our time there, we saw several people come in for carry-out items or with their little kids for a fun dessert. Our server was knowledgeable and reassuring. We will be back! It should be noted that this is a Queer-friendly space and has been attacked by some community members for that. They have even have their front window smashed. But they are dedicated to serving the gluten-free and vegan communities, they fund raise and do good works. Just fyi.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


They have two separate cases for gluten free and vegan. Great blueberry scones! Very clean inside. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Currently being attacked by far right hate unfortunately for being an LGBT-friendly space. Might be busy due to that.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated kitchen for gluten free, cafe menu is gf and vegan.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Awful experience. Line was out the door which that’s fine. We ended up ordering online. We figured we would wait in the line since by time the food was done (half hour) we would be in the front anyways. However we were in line 30 mins and not even close to the front of line. So I went to the cashier and said we ordered online. She looked at me like as to say wait in line. I then continued and said i order online and clearly am not going to wait an hour in line to get up here to just get my order. She said when it’s ready it would be out. Im like great but come out where. Then she said the kitchen would announce it… so I said so they are going to yell out my name…? She had the deer in headlight look. Another worker came over and asked me what’s up and I said I’m just trying to get my order. She asked my name and then said yes it’s been done long time I’ll go get it.

We were told half hour and even picked it up five mins early. There was no way this food was done even close to that mark as it was completely cold. We couldn’t even eat it. And to battle with the workers or wait in an over an hour line to complain. No thanks.

Everyone said place was dedicated gluten free as well. Yet when we got in there were two treat containers and one container said gluten free but not the other . I asked saying I thought everything was gluten free and and she said yes. I am like so again everything we got is gluten free. She again said yes. However god told me not to eat the treats we got. I went home and tested the treats and sure enough my sensor said contained wheat.

NOT good experience and NOT good food…. No no way!!!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The best gluten free hands down!! My non celiac husband even loves this place. I’m so happy it exists ♥❤

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Uprising is a wonderful blessing for me and my gluten-free family and friends! Every dish or pastry we have had is delicious. The staff is so very accommodating that they stayed open late for my book club to meet there, have dinner and a glass of Prosecco! I would highly recommend Uprising and I do as often as I can. 😊

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


3 out of the 5 things I ordered had hair in them. Nothing was comped. Paid for it all. One item was replaced (a bowl of soup) the other items with hair where not. Our scone was overly dry and stale. Was really hopeful and excited to try a celiac friendly restaurant near by.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Menu is all GF and vegan!! My dream restaurant. We went for Sunday brunch and it was fantastic! The people I went with are nit gluten free or vegan and they loved their meal also. And the gluten free desserts are outstanding!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


I almost couldn’t believe it when I sat down to eat and everything on their menu was gluten free! I got the chicken and waffles which were great! Staff was knowledgeable, as they do sell gluten-containing baked goods behind the counter! I’ll definitely be going back to try more of their selection.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Uprising is my new favorite restaurant! They are 00% GF and mostly vegan. The owner and chef is very familiar and aware with how to keep food safe. She does have one cabinet of bakery goodies that are not Gf but are completely separate from the Gf food and cooked in a separate kitchen to prevent any crow contamination. The food is delicious and different in the best way. If you haven’t tried it you need to!! It’s such a great environment too, quiet, friendly and family oriented.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing find!! We ordered a HS graduation cake and cookies that had to be made vegan, to accommodate food allergies.

Everything had to be free of Nuts, eggs and dairy. Cake and cookies taste absolutely fantastic! Corinna is wonderful to work with. She was professional, answered all my questions and I had lots!

Went to pick up cake and cookies and bakery is charming! Kept the GF food separate from others. Donuts are wonderful!

We will only order from UpRising! Thank you Corinna!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I have purchased several GF dessert items from UpRising Bakery and Cafe and everything has been great! There are so many items to choose from. I recently ordered a GF birthday cake and it was a big hit at the party. Not only was the chocolate cake with fresh raspberry filling delicious

the decoration was perfect! So happy to have found this bakery/cafe!!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Hashimoto's

Overall Rating

Review


I was so excited to find a place completely dedicated to Gluten Free needs. I had the chicken pot pie and it was amazing l.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Incredibly good food and amazing baked goods. A must when in the area!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Don’t trust “dedicated GF” kitchen that has barley bowls on menu & special.

Food not good, stale, bread loafs felt like a 5# bag of sugar - not fresh, soup leaked thru containers in the case, carrot bundt very dense & dry. Quiche not fresh soup had a layer of grease on top. Food is expensive

GF 101 - BARLEY is not GF! Owner claimed no error, blamed manufacturer. Either way cross-contamination.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They have two kitchens and one is a dedicated gluten free kitchen and almost all of their items can be made gluten free or vegan !

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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