Vegan
American
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Gluten-free
Canadian
Restaurant and bakery providing vegan comfort food and baked goods, with gluten-free options. Serves lunch until, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm.
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120 St. Paul St, St Catharines, Ontario, Canada, L2R 3M2
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104 Reviews
First Review by veganstastebetter
JonathanBourgeois
Points +81
Very good panzeroti, pizza and nuggets - Edit
Very nice music/decor/pleasant server
Read moreLots of options, a must try! The pepperoni strikes back panzeroti was soo delicious 🤤
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JTPatel
Points +43
Deliciously satisfying - Edit
Friendly staff, good variety on the menu, excellent vegan versions of traditionally non-vegan dishes (e.g. mac and cheese, eggplant parmesan, chili, etc). Very wholesome food.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Excellent food, Nice decor (cute paintings)
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EnginArer
Points +135
Very good food - Edit
Cat paintings, lots of cat paintings! Very good food and friendly staff. Whether you’re in to grab a bite or for a full course, you’ll leave happy.
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BESA
Points +70
Charming - Edit
Very charming little restaurant in an interesting old section of St, Catherine’s. It’s convenient if you’re traveling the QEW—less than a 10 minute drive from the highway.
Read moreGood range of choices on the menu. I chose to have two appetizers: wings with bbq sauce and mushrooms stuffed with vegan cheese and pesto. The wings and sauce were very good, but next time I’ll order the sauce on the side—it was a bit too much sauce for me. Mushrooms were pretty good, but next time I’ll try a sandwich or entree.
I also had the tiramisu cake, which was good, but I’ll try one of the other desserts next time.
Pros: Very pleasant atmosphere, Friendly staff
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Hairdressica
Points +50
Friendly staff, great food - Edit
This was a happy last minute find. The menu had a lot of options, with the ability to choose soup as a side instead of chips which we appreciate.
Read moreI ordered the crunch wrap and buffalo chikn Mac n cheese (which was unfortunately too spicy for me, but my partner loved it). The Oreo cheesecake and regular cheesecake with fruit compote were super super good - indistinguishable from the fairy version
Prices were very fair and the staff was super friendly and nice.
Pros: Good prices, Incredible cheesecakes, Friendly staff
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IgorBuenoGurski
Points +200
Delicious - Edit
Can't recommend enough. We stopped on our way to Toronto and ate so much. Food was delicious and we were so well treated. With much care and attention. Garlic maple seitan wings 10 out of 10. Nashville style seitan sandwich was so good. Crispy and spicy.
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Ascoles
Points +418
Lovely place to eat - Edit
Came here with family and we all ended up having the beetroot burger. It was delicious and moist but I would have personally liked more dairy-free blue cheese flavour coming through to complement the sweetness of the beetroot. Bread was a good but would have preferred an option which wasn’t white. Nice to have the option of skin on wedges or salad leaves plus an ability to upgrade to an even better side.
Read moreThere were three options of bottled kombucha so we took one of each. It was great that these were sourced from Canada however there was quite a bit of sugar and flavouring in this branch which overpowered the base taste of kombucha.
Would have gone for the wings if these came with a bit of salad or some spring onions.
Pros: Staff
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ElmiraDewes
Points +1417
Very good. - Edit
Food was amazing. It is definitely a good place to go. Seitan was delicious. I would recommend this place
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C&Ecanada
Points +375
Great food! - Edit
Come here for lunch and got the crispy seitan wrap and the killer crunch wrap, with side root abs feta salad. Both wraps were delicious, good size and very filling. Great flavour and nice drilled outside. Most impressed with the feta that was on the salad! It was amazing, I’m going to need the recipe! Forgot to take photos but overall love the lunch experience.
Read morePros: Great staff, Excellent feta, Cute vibe
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MarcusK
Points +965
A must go if in Niagara area - Edit
Halfway between gourmet and comfort food- this all vegan restaurant is fantastic. I have taken non-vegan friends and colleagues here and the verdict is unanimously positive. This is by far the best vegan restaurant in the Niagara area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-12
Pros: Amazingly delicious , Good selection of apps and entrees
Cons: Limited seating , Far from Toronto
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FrancieC
Points +167
Fantastic - Edit
We started with a large order of seitan wings, half with Buffalo sauce and half with Sriracha lime sauce. The Sriracha lime sauce was our favorite. We ordered the seitan wrap and the Killer Crunchwrap for entrees. We upgraded to mac cheese and loaded potato wedges for the sides for $3 extra. Portions were huge. We got a chocolate raspberry square and a Snickers square dessert to go. We were so full. The lemon aioli sauce that comes the wings is incredible and you can buy it in a container to go. If we weren’t traveling, I would have.
Read moreTheBake
If the wings are the same as the ones in their Hamilton location, that's awesome! They're the bomb!
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ZahinaPorto
Points +207
Awesome food - Edit
Fresh and tasty food. Clean place .🥘
Read morePros: Nice options
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baileysciannel
Points +70
Amazing - Edit
Rise above is my absolute favorite restaurant in the whole city. I will never come to St.Catharines and not eat here! I absolutely love the killer crunch wrap and saucy seitan! I would (and have) recommend rise above to anyone!
Read morePros: Fresh and homemade , So many options, Very cute restaurant and friendly staff
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njezior
Points +56
Wonderful place to grab a bite! - Edit
After a nice bike ride in Niagara-on-the-lake, we stopped at Rise Above for lunch and it was amazing. We started with delicious Coconut Mojitos and they were cool and refreshing. We both had the eggplant “BLT” and it was grilled to perfection on their homemade sour dough bread. We upgraded our potatoes to Wedges Supreme and were thrilled with our decision - creamy, yummy potatoes with silky cheese sauce and sour cream. We were getting full by this time, but I couldn’t pass up trying the cheesecake and we decided to split it. It was a delicious vanilla cheesecake with a crust that had really rich caramelized flavor and it was topped with a tasty strawberry jam. We also went home with Shnicker’s Squares for later…because who knows when we will have a chance to come back. I would be here all the time if I lived closer! The owner served us and she was knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly. We loved everything.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Friendly staff, Outside seating available to bring your pup
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rmsb812
Points +48
Amazing Takeout - Edit
We ordered a ton of options from their menu to split among our group, including the Philly cheesesteak, kale salad, ginger noodle bowl, souvlaki bowl, and a handful of desserts. It was all delicious, especially the stuffed mushrooms. We were just passing through town so it was an excellent and unexpected find!
Read morePros: Super flavorful , Lots of variety, Very filling
Cons: Forgot one of our items
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Purposely_Vegan
Points +1376
Amazing vegan wings - Edit
This place, about a 20 minute drive from Niagara Falls, is an amazing place to eat at after a full day of exploring the Falls. You have to order the wings, with maple syrup and garlic sauce. Probably the best starter I’ve ever had. The rest of the menu was incredible and we were really stuck on what to order. I had the Philly Cheese Steak and poutine and my wife had the sesame ginger noodle bowl with beautiful tofu. You also have to try the espresso milkshake! Would 100% recommend this place!
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Gregadeth420
Points +226
Visiting for a week and came here everyday - Edit
The poutine, the cheesecake, the kombucha, the pesto sandwich, the oat latte. I could eat here everyday. Some of the best cheesecake I’ve ever had.
Read morePros: The staff are Amazing , The wedges poutine , The Mac and cheese
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meadowws
Points +987
Spotty - Edit
Rise Above used to be the best but it has gone downhill over the years. You just never know what you’re gonna get, its hit or miss in a lot of aspects. My favourite dishes are the Killer Crunch Wrap, Crispy Seitan Wrap (with added bbq sauce), Pizza Rolls, BBQ or Honey Garlic Seitan Wings and Peanut Butter balls for dessert. Unfortunately their menu is very small at the moment. Hopefully it gets extended again in the future.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-04
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jcorey
Points +33
Delicious take-out - Edit
We had the root and feta salad, seitan wings and sesame ginger noodle bowl. Yummy and filling after a day of hiking the Bruce Trail.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-20
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mirka22
Points +16
Amazing! - Edit
I liked everything. We had the mac&cheese and chilli and it was awesome. We also got desserts. The cheesecake is superior.
Read morePros: Great menu, Awesome food, Cozy atmosphere
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IronJuice
Points +982
Holy smoke - Edit
Mac&cheese is super creamy and hearty. Cheese cake with raspberry sauce hit the spot, amazing texture with the right amount of sweetness 😋 #Veganuary
Read morePros: Super tasty, Nice takeout package
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BeansOnToast
Points +483
Pretty Good Vegan food. Worth the drive to St. Catherines. - Edit
Come to St. Catherine's for The Lemon Tree and Beechwood Donuts but also (after) come here for their really good wings and killer shakes. Those are their stars.
Read morePros: Wings, Shakes
Cons: Macaroni and Cheese, Crunchwrap
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TamaraSheedy
Points +68
18 minute drive from Niagara Falls and well worth the drive! - Edit
Took hubby to Niagara Falls for his birthday present and although he's a carnivore and could eat anything anywhere, I could not being that I'm not only vegan but also Celiac. Only there over night but crazy sick from cross contamination. Desperate to find food that wouldn't kill me, we drove here on our way back to meet friends in Toronto. Slightly out of the way, we arrived 1/2 hr early and walked and waited. It was definitely worth it! Our hostess, Kimberly, went over and above to make sure I didn't have a bad experience! Delicious from the first bite of the spicy carrot ginger soup, the potato wedges fried in the gf fryer, the Mac and cheese with the crispy broccoli and then the sesame ginger rice noodle bowl 💚💚💚 it all had this belly very appreciative of everything! Although stuffed, we still had the peppermint cheese cake for dessert.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-11
Pros: All vegan options, GF for a lot of things, Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Cons: Although lots will find it pricey, I did not., Decor needs to be updated badly
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SunshineKangaroo
Points +364
Don’t Miss! - Edit
Have eaten here several times and am always happy and satisfied. Have had pizza, stuffed mushrooms (so good!), Mac & cheese, sandwiches, seitan wings (also incredible), salads, killer crunch wrap, cheesecake. Everything has been magnificent. The only downside is that it’s quite a small place and usually very crowded/small tables. I wish it were a little more comfortable.
Read morePros: Seitan Wings!, Variety, Regular Menu Updates
Cons: Tables and chairs (small)
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jordeco
Points +498
Favorite St Catharines Restaurant! - Edit
My fiancé and I frequent Rise Above for date nights, and my oh my, the food is DELICIOUS!!! I swear I could order one of everything off the menu... actually make that too... and still want more the next day! You must eat here. Their stuffed mushrooms are an all time favorite food of mine!
Read morePros: All vegan! , DELICIOUS , Cozy atmosphere!
Cons: Can be a little pricy
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#EricsVeganVan
Points +201
A little disappointed - Edit
I got three items. Figured it would be too much food for one but was looking forward to leftovers for $34
Read moreThere were no leftovers😒sadly.
Lg cheddar Mac and cheese: noodles were cooked nicely and the sauce had a great texture but was bland and no cheddar flavor. The crumb topping was incinerated and only realizing now looking back at the menu that it was broccoli. I assumed bread crumbs. Curious to see what the small order comes in.
Lg seitan wings with classic bbq sauce. The sauce was a nice mix of Smokey sweet with a bit of heat. The wing itself ... 70% was very wet and spongy, 20% of them had a nice density and 10% were almost hard like they were cooked an extra turn. What’s up with 4 sticks? Why bother.
Nanimo bar. Definitely the star of the show at at $3, a solid deal. I should have just got 10 of these.
Pros: Lots of options.
Cons: Expensive , Poor execution
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arbs1431
Points +18
Fantastic Seitan Wings! - Edit
Found this place on our way back from Niagara Falls. The Maple garlic wings are a must. We also had the macaroni and cheese- it was good but found it to lack flavour- felt like it was missing something.
Read moreThe area is a little run down which took away from the vibe of the restaurant.
Pros: Full vegan menu, Good portions
Cons: Location
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