Bakery

Vegas bakery serving a large selection of sweet and savory baked goods. Options include croissants, savory danish, matchadoodle cookies, and more. Menu changes daily. Open Mon 9:00am-2:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-2:00pm. Closed Tue-Fri. Closes when sold out.


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18 Reviews

First Review by trodriguez91

Freckles_

Points +365

Vegan
31 Jul 2024

Crossaint Heaven

This small little bakeshop specializing in crossaints and other vegan desserts was something I wasn't expecting in Tuscon. Especially right next to Midtown Deli, it's an great way to end your lunch with a sweet treat! I enjoyed the "cinnamon roll" style crossaint and the strawberry PB Frosting Cronut. I'm a huge fan of cinnamon rolls and theirs definitely satisfies that craving despite being a crossaint. The Cronut was also amazing as I've never had a cronus, let alone vegan. They also offer a wide variety of other desserts like Pies, cookies, and cupcakes which all looked delicious as well!

nicolecarnevale

Points +410

Vegan
23 Apr 2024

Tasty!

I love having the option to enjoy pastry classics veganized. Really great!

takenspiderlady

Points +180

Vegan
01 Apr 2024

Absolutely delicious

We had a couple of things of pastry and omg! They were so delicious! It's a must-have!

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-01

Pros: Plenty of choices , Drinks

Cons: Parking is odd

ahimsa4ever

Points +262

Vegan
21 Feb 2024

Excellent vegan croissants

Savory and sweet (I prefer savory, especially plain croissants).

hailseitan9

Points +253

Vegan
21 Feb 2024

The absolute best pastries

These are the best pastries I’ve had. They have a lot of options. The coffee is also delicious

vsvihla

Points +568

Vegan
08 Jan 2024

AMAZING pastries - the absolute best!

We tried a frosted sugar cookie, plain croissants, lemon curd croissant, and a hazelnut croissant. Everything was amazing. The texture and flavor of the pastries is just perfect.

The menu was posted on the door, and there was a line. Some items sell out very fast. I think we got the last lemon curd croissant. Get there early! Or don't, and leave more for others. Either way, things are gonna sell out because they are the best pastries.

Pros: Amazing texture and flavor

Cons: Limited hours

Sarahnh

Points +299

Vegan
17 Dec 2023

Good vibes and amazing food

The menu is divided by sweet and savory baked goods, and both are amazing

Pros: All vegan, Baked goods , Local organizing info available

stprevic

Points +136

Vegan
21 Oct 2023

The Best!

How much do I love Houlden’s? So much! The pastries are not just delicious, they’re also gorgeous and made with love. Always great vibes when I visit. Tucson is so lucky to have this place!

lakewoodvegan

Points +95

Vegan
06 Oct 2023

So good

Had the pudding thing, cronuts, and croissants. All delicious.

The shop is small and you should get there early because of long lines. It's worth the wait, though.

jodirobin

Points +182

Vegan
30 Sep 2023

All hail the vegan pastry queen!

Houlden’s Rise Above is without a doubt the best vegan bakery I have ever experienced. Everything, from savory to sweet, is delicious and prepared with TLC.

Pros: Every single item 😀

hrn126

Points +573

Vegan
04 Sep 2023

bomb

i don’t know how this place doesn’t have more reviews, absolutely phenomenal

julietteverley

Points +62

Vegan
22 Jul 2023

Get the poptarts

seriously get the poptarts they are soooooooooo good

j.ewers

Points +94

Vegan
24 Apr 2023

Delicious vegan cake!

Stopped here to get some bakery after going to midtown vegan deli and it was worth the stop! Got the Oreo baby cake and it was one of the best cakes I’ve ever had! Great prices too.

TravelingThroughLife1

Points +3302

Vegan
03 Apr 2023

Really good!

Nice variety with beautifully hand crafted treats! I’m a sucker for a cruffin and the chocolate mousse cruffin did not disappoint!

nyzerman

Points +24

Vegan
19 Feb 2023

Delicious

They are located next-ish to Midtown Vegan Deli, which makes it a convenient trip if you want to order from both. Midtown also carries some of their products. Yummy treats. Have had their cruffins, which are like a flaky sweet croissant in the shape of a muffin. The oatmeal cream pie was a little too sweet for my personal taste buds but my omni spouse said they were the best oatmeal cream pies he has ever eaten, vegan or non vegan. Have had a slice of chocolate cake that had some type of caramel sauce in it, too. Presentation of their items is artistic, they put a lot of love and care into their products.

Updated from previous review on 2023-02-19

00misha

Points +390

Vegan
16 Jan 2023

Options I never thought possible

I’ve been vegan for a long time now, and in my travels, I’ve found some good vegan treats, but vegan croissants and similar style pastries have been relegated to the mediocre ones from Whole Foods, or the surprisingly abundant ones throughout Italy. So when I saw that this place had opened recently, I was determined to make the stop, and I’m so glad I did!

The pastry options are incredible! I think the menu changes pretty regularly so I can’t comment on everything, but the baseline croissant is the best I have EVER had. The broccoli ched’r danish was similarly incredible, as was my chocolate pistachio cruffin (that’s a croissant muffin, for the uninitiated). I have another strawberry basil cruffin waiting for me, which I’m sure will be yet another incredible offering I had the opportunity to try from Houlden’s while spending a couple days in Tucson.

It was wonderful seeing a line out the door (it moves fast, don’t worry) and knowing that this place is seeing success early on (they also are open until sold-out, so if you want the full array of options, go early!). I cannot recommend this bakery enough, and the non-vegans I was with also loved their pastries and cakes. Of course, prices are a bit higher (I think $5 for a croissant), but considering the quality of the product and knowing you are supporting a small business, I do not think this should dissuade anyone.

Thank you Hannah for crafting such incredible treats, it was an absolute pleasure getting to try them.

Pros: Best vegan pastries I have ever had, Sweet and savory options, Changing menu

Spillary520

Points +96

Vegan
15 Dec 2022

Don’t miss out

Simply the best. The pastries, the owners, the everything. I ate these for breakfast, lunch, and dinner the other day and don’t regret a thing. The croissant dogs are not to be missed and the twice baked almond croissants are life changing.

trodriguez91

Points +41

Vegan
20 Nov 2022

Best Vegan puff pastries I’ve had.

I had the Savory danish w/house pesto,
caramelized onions, dressed arugula
& balsamic reduction and my girlfriend had the Almond bear claw. The flakiness is mind boggling and the taste was very on point.

Pros: So many options , 100% vegan, Tasty Puff pastries!

Cons: They sell out, Waiting in line




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