Rise Above Restaurant in St. Catharines

Decent food at a reasonable price, and good service.

amazing service, great food lovery staff will go again when back in the area

I had been here once before and had their lunch menu which I enjoyed, so I was looking forward to trying their brunch menu. I went together with my partner and unfortunately we both left disappointed with the brunch meals we had. He had the poutine and thought the sauce had little to no flavour and all he could taste was potato. I had the omelette sandwich, and my expectations for it were far from being met - I was expecting something a lot more similar to an omelette (thicker, the veggies cooked inside the omelette), instead its just a very thin small chickpea pancake and raw veggies inside the sandwich, and I couldnt taste any omelette.

Had lunch here a few times and the food was fantastic. Everything on the menu is vegan friendly.

My fav restaurant! Ive eaten different things there and they are all amazing Vegetarian options: Everything is vegan and delicious Food : 5/5 |

On doordash but cancel every order I make ?

I had the crispy seitan wrap it was SO GOOD. Not heavy, crispy even though I waited for an hour to eat it and super flavourful all the way through the seitan nuggets. I can t wait to try the horchata and cheesecake when I dine in! Vegetarian options: All vegan menu Dietary restrictions: All vegan menu many items are also gluten free. The staff is very familiar with the ingredients in their foods and can help assist with allergy concerns

Was not sure what to expect and was a bit disappointed when I found out that reservations were at a vegan restaurant. But the food was unreservedly fabulous and so delicious I actually took the leftovers home.

Was just walking by and looking for something to eat and it looked cost. Really loved the food and the staff were very kind and personable Vegetarian options: Vegan restaurant

My husband and I both went for lunch today. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I ordered the Killer Crunch wrap, my husband the Falafel bowl. They were both very filling and flavorful. We then followed with a soy latte and shared a Raspberry Nanaimo bar, which was tremendous. Dietary restrictions: All food is plant based, and many options for gluten free options. Would highly recommend.

Loved the triple chocolate shake! Also tried the bbq wings, and they were really tasty.

We came with four people, two from Germany and the other two from America. The restaurant simply decided to close earlier today because there was less going on. Closing 50x minutes before regular opening time is an absolute NOGO. For a restaurant that has been rated so well on so many portals, we only spent time and money. My recommendation is to eat somewhere else where more attention is paid to opening times. Anyway thanks to the waiter, he was still friendly, but with an empty stomach we still had to leave this place

3 patio tables and only 1 umbrella. lol. How can you justify 4$ for a med cup of coffee. Stale chips cuz they did not have pita bread. Will def not be back

Vegetarian options: Great food and it is vegan Food

Our new favorite vegan restaurant. This place is AWESOME. We were in town only overnight, to visit Niagara Falls, ate here for dinner and went back for lunch the next day. SO yummy. Charming atmosphere, SO friendly service and the food is fantastic. Mac & cheese is epic.

Great Vegan food. Wednesday is all you can eat wings....mmmm. Vegetarian options: This is a plant based restaurant. Food : 5/5 |

The food here is amazing! Even if you re not vegan. I love the seitan wings and the Mac and cheese!

For being all about diversity and inclusion. They were quick to chase my children and I away while eating ice cream at the picnic table out front - when no one was sitting there. Only talking points with these people, but in the real world they re exclusive and lack common sense. I even offered them $5 to let the kids finish their ice cream and the robot said no, of course - no thinking or common sense. Obviously if a patron needed the table, I would have been happy to move. You just lost my business for nothing, as there was nobody needing the four available tables. I will not suggest your business to anyone.

Excellent choice of food, nice portion sizes and friendly staff! The only disappointment was they have no choice of diet pop, regular pop or cold bottle water (which is a bit bizarre for a restaurant). If you dont want a sugary flavored soda or komboucha youll have to settle for warm water with your meal.

Wow Excellant feast. Did vegan beyond b at.But this was so amazing. Some entrées were better then the animal And you dont miss anything . Texture, taste,appearance. And yes the service was definitely Above. Thanks for the best vegan Ive ever had.

Loooooved everything I tried! Service was amazing and now Im so full!!!

Delicious food and a super great restaurant atmosphere if you dine in. A bit expensive but not crazy as it is all vegan! I love the supreme wedges and the Mac and cheese.

Always awesome. Even if not vegan

Solid vegan restaurant Vegetarian options: All vegan! Food : 4/5 |

Fresh, flavourful, fragrant! This restaurant does indeed Rise Above the rest. Food and service were spectacular. Hint: try the cheese cake, it is friggin awesome!

Been going to this restaurant for north of a decade. Theyve gone through a lot of changes but to be honest their food is still really good in my opinion. Would I prefer the Hamilton location? Yes. But I will continue to support this business.

Rise Above is amazing. The atmosphere is wonderful and bright, the service from Manas was superb and the food was so so good! Easy 5 stars. Easily best restaurant in St Kitts

Semi-new to the vegan world, but this restaurant was awesome and outdid any expectations I may have had! Will definitely be back! Vegetarian options: Yes Dietary restrictions: Yes, very accommodating! Parking: Directly across the street. Reasonable rates. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

I have never had such amazing food in my life. The spinach artichoke dip is the most amazing thing Ive ever eaten. The service was incredible. I cant remember the name of the person who helped us, but she was absolutely amazing and one of the most awesome people Ive ever met.

100% vegan! Amazing food and service!

Best vegan pizza and (seitan) wings in Hamilton.

Went recently for Sunday brunch ( all day brunch only). The sandwich I ordered was huge and I was able to keep half to bring home. I ate the remainder the following day and it tasted even better!! Highly recommend this restaurant. And I always visit when in the area. Vegetarian options: Vegan restaurant! You can eat anything on this menu. :) Kid-friendliness: Yes, my kids ate pancakes

The Nugget bucket was very good! Lots of food sauce options. I also got the Pepperoni strikes back panzeroti and it was absolutely delicious! The pineapple pizza was also very good. The music was great, decor was nice, they also have two pinball machines! I highly recommend checking out this place! The Server was also very pleasant Vegetarian options: Fully vegan restaurant!

Great food, and okay rotating selection of items. Parking: The parking in downtown St.Catharines is bad every time of day I visit. You might be able to get away with a pickup spot if youre lucky. Food : 4/5 |

Great paintings and yummy dishes! Vegetarian options: Excellent vegan versions of traditionally non-vegan dishes like mac and cheese, eggplant parmesan, and chili. Food : 5/5 |

Great vegan food, interesting choices Dined here again last night, so good, been too long! The seitan wings were absolutely delicious! The stuffed mushrooms were delicious. They were out of the spinach dip, so we both chose to have a dessert. Tiramisu cake and strawberry cheesecake. Its hard to believe your eating vegan with food this good!

I love everything about this restaurant! The food is phenomenal! I brought 3 friends who had never been to a vegan restaurant before and they all loved it. The server was super nice and the restaurant has a nice calm atmosphere. Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options too!

Ive been going to Rise Above on and off for twelve years. They make great food that everyone is able to enjoy. I recently tried the Eggplant Parm and it was delicious. They deserve a full 5 star rating.

By far one of the best Vegan restaurants in Niagara! I visit almost every week for an amazing meal! Parking: On St. Paul Street there is lots of on road metered parking. Bonus in St. Catharines after 6 pm is free. Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu for dine in! My kids love this restaurant.

we had a lovely and tasty lunch on an incredibly busy afternoon! The server literally had a FULL restaurant and she and the kitchen handled the orders so well. big thank you, and happy new year :)

Great experience at this restaurant! Food was delicious and the ambience was nice. The highlight for me was the service. The servers were super friendly and helpful, especially with navigating allergies: they went above and beyond to make ensure there was no cross contamination. Next time Im in the area, I will be back!

Great vegan spot. The staff was incredibly friendly. The Forager s Pie and the stuffed mushrooms were both great!

Where have you been all my life? This place is amazing. Weve recently started a plant based lifestyle and wanted to give this restaurant a try. This restaurant has incredible food which is not on our vegan but also full of flavor. I had the Pesto Grilled Cheese sandwich and my wife had the beet burger with kale caesar salad. Both were incredible. Id recommend this place hands down. We will be return customers for sure. Great job!!

We drove here from Niagara Falls so we could have brunch after a weekend away. We re all vegan so we were so excited to see an all vegan restaurant with amazing reviews. Unfortunately it was closed on a Sunday at 12:30 pm. We were super bummed that google and the posted hours said it was open until 3 :(

Food is excellent, service was just as great. Would 100% come back.

A very cool restaurant....love the vibe. The food is delicious and everything is fresh. Im not even a vegetarian and I loved it. I had the beet burger and it was so yummy. I cant wait to go back.

Non-judgmental with tasty treats

Love the food here, cant believe its all vegan - I have taken my non-vegan/non-vegetarian friends here and they loved the food too. Big portions, decently priced,

Delicious food, no matter the ingredients! The top 3 of tofu I ve ever eaten and cheesecake that made both our eyes roll up in our heads. Plus they have the cutest doggie mascot!

One of the few 100% vegan spots in the area, and always a go-to for me. Friendly staff and quality food. The seitan wings are absolutely delicious and are reason enough to visit Rise Above.

Sadly my favourite flavour of the wings is gone and haven t ordered from here since they took it off the menu. Edit: it s been months since I posted this and still the flavour isn t available on Door Dash nor on Skip the Dishes. Still pretty bummed

sooo delicious, absolutely love the mac and cheese and potato wedges! one of my favourite places to eat in st kitts!

Best resto in St. Catharines!

Where to start! Well the oyster mushroom poboy is fantastic and the stuff mushrooms are incredible. Those little bite size treats are a mouth full of fabulous collaboration, nicely balancing a complexity of flavors. The servers are attentive, kind and unobtrusive. Excellent all around!

Amazing restaurant! The food is 100% vegan and 100% good. As a non-vegan myself, I did not feel like I was missing a single thing. I had the seitan wings and would highly recommend them. I had them with the maple garlic sauce and they were just perfect. Looking forward to trying more dishes in the future. Vegetarian options: This restaurant is 100% vegan

Well decorated, friendly staff, great food! 100% vegan menu means no limitations on what to order. The spinach artichoke dip was amazing!

We keep going back, and were not vegan! My fiancé and I decided to bite the bullet after hearing nothing but positive reviews about Rise Above. After dining in, we were so disappointed that we hadnt tried this place sooner! I got the Seitan Buffalo Chicken sandwich special and it was so great that we came back later in the week (just so that I could have it again). My fiancé got the killer crunch wrap, and it was also really delicious. Genuinely love the size of their wedges as well (they are LEGIT wedges; nothing small and skimpy!). Their wedges supreme are *chefs kiss* (one of us always gets them as a side). Overall, love this spot. Definitely recommend!

What a fantastic experience!!! The moment we stepped into this lovely atmosphere of coolness, relaxed and super stylish, sustainable vibes - our entire family including my teenage daughter were in love !!! The food was delicious! We took potatoe wedgies with spicy mayo, artichoke salad and ginger sesame tofu salad. Let me tell you - the portions were BIG, we thought well take half of it with us!!! But the best thing - the ingredients were so fresh, we didnt realized we finished everything and left empty plates wanting more!!! The chef really cares about the clients experience enjoying healthy, filling and unique dining experience! Would recommend this hidden GEM to everyone!!!! Thank you Rise Above - we definitely will be back!!!! P.s. their beverage lost is unique and house white wine is superb!!!! Kid-friendliness: My kid loved her order

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. So glad we stopped by while we were in St. Catherines! Servers go over and above for you!

One of our favourite restaurants. Super friendly and amazing food.

Delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere, even for a rambunctious toddler! I enjoyed chatting with the owner.

The absolute best homemade vegan food in Niagara, hands down. The service, ambiance, and incredible unique vegan food are all top notch.

Beet burger is absolutely AMAZING

Rise Above truly lives up to its reputation as a fan favorite. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted by a friendly and attentive staff member who made me feel right at home. The atmosphere was simply incredible, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The pesto grilled cheese was an absolute delight, perfectly combining the rich flavors of pesto with the comforting goodness of grilled cheese. It was a mouthwatering experience that left me craving for more. And lets not forget about the chicken wings! They were cooked to perfection, offering a tantalizing blend that was both delicious and flavorful. Overall, our visit to Rise Above was a delight. With their great dishes, excellent staff, and unforgettable atmosphere, its no wonder why this place is beloved by fans. I highly recommend giving it a try and indulging in their scrumptious offerings. You wont be disappointed!

Absolutely one of my favourite place to eat in St Catharines. Whatever the soup of the day is, get it. Whatever the chef special is, get it. Just eat there ok? One of the first meals I had there was a chef special in the fall a year back, it was a pumpkin gnocchi I think. Delightfully al-dente beautifully plated, and absolutely delicious. Anytime Im passing through, Ill try to pick up their soup of the day with some bread. Im never disappointed. I am a fan of all food, and the fact its vegan is just a bonus. Give them a try! They deserve it. They level up the food game - they rise above the rest. Vegetarian options: Its vegan.

My family LOVES this restaurant & recommend it (highly) to everyone we know that will be in the vicinity. They actually catered our wedding back in 2015, as we wanted delicious vegan food that everyone would enjoy & trusted that they could provide that. They did not disappoint! The selection is small enough that each dish is crafted perfectly, but with enough variance that you can try something new & quality of the dishes are top-notch My absolute favourites are the stuffed mushrooms, lemon kale salad & the BBQ seitan wings. The BBQ sauce is spoon worthy & you can purchase it separately (dont sleep on this. I put it on EVERYTHING & like dipping carrots in it, both because its a vehicle to get the sauce into my person & because it improves everything it touches). They also have a whole selection of desserts, if thats your thing. The atmosphere is delightful; whimsical & intimate, with great art on display & a perfect spot for catching up with Loved Ones. The staff are hardworking, creative & care about their craft. All in all, a Must Try if youre in the area (& worth the time & energy to BE in the area to give this gem a go). Xo

I will be honest used to love this place. Cant say I feel the same. 1st time I have been back in 2 yrs. Was so pumped to have it again and they have totally changed there standards. The mac and cheese isnt the same and the seitan which I have always loved. Definitely wasnt the same. I used to love eating it cold the next day or even a tad warm it was dope. Nope it was grose. Not the same. My husband and gf agreed. It was 2 yrs for us all since being back. Only thing that was dope was the SNICKERS BAR. Mmmm Sorry but I wish I could give you 5 stars. I dont know what has happened here.

Amazing food! My partner and I shared everything and enjoyed both meals! Vegetarian options: Entirely vegan menu Food : 5/5 |

The prices are a bit high for my family s budget ( almost $30 for small Mac n cheese and potato wedges) however the flavours blew my mind ! Hands down, the best Mac n cheese I have ever had in my life. Next time I ll get a large, it s worth it. I love the toasted broccoli topping and the sauce was perfect as well as the cook in the noodles. I m still drooling thinking of it ! The potato wedges were a generous portion, a little too salty but cooked well. The chipotle sauce tho, omg it was unreal tasting. I was so impressed and satisfied. It filled 2 ppl and I say it s worth the price. I just am too poor to afford it all the time lol. I love that it s all vegan as well. Highly recommend those items ! Ps, the service was great!

I loved this place so much! The atmosphere is very cozy - theres plants everywhere, nice lighting, and super cool art on the walls. The staff was super friendly, and more importantly the food was amazing!

Delicious, vegan food with lots of flavour using fresh ingredients! The service was great & the food was hearty, flavourful & hit the spot. Vegan comfort food that doesn t rely on processed vegan foods. The pesto cashew melt sandwich was amazing dipped in their roasted red pepper soup. The Mac and cheese was SOO creamy and comforting. 10/10 would recommend! The patio is also dog friendly.

Amazing food, I visit Canada every year and this is one of the places I have to visit before I go back to the States!

Love Rise Above! I went with a couple of friends for lunch and all dishes were delicious and the portions are pretty big as well. I have also tried their cheesecake and tiramisu which was also great. Highly recommend for delish vegan food!

Fantastic. Its a total must stop here when in St Catherines. Everything on the menu so far is lovely. The stuffed shells were a stand out because unless you have a vegan mama- who makes you something like this? A plant based hug, perfectly prepared. Service is excellent, restaurant is bright and welcoming and the food is top notch. All 3 and make it vegan.

Beautiful and quietly hidden on the street in Saint Catherines. Wonderful food, amazing taste. Vegan desert - taste unbelievable. Ingredients: check sugar intake.

I ve been coming to rise above for years but sadly I think last week was the last time I ll ever go. I just feel like a few things have gone down hill drastically in the past few years: 1) the menu selection: the menu gets smaller every time we go and the quality of food is worse every time (I.e. the Seitan wrap used to be AMAZING and the last time I got it I could hardly even finish it) 2) the staff seems to turn over a lot with very little consistency of service and food quality 3) the prices are pretty expensive for what you re actually getting Also on a side note, the last two times I ve gone our servers were pretty rude (rushing us out the door, making us feel really uncomfortable when asking for an item to be split on the bill). It s just overall left a bad taste in my mouth. Besides the Seitan wings (which are amazing), I really don t feel like there is much worth going here for.

Kid-friendliness: very, under 10 menu Food

I love coming here, the pesto grilled sandwich was good with the soup of the day, eggplant parmigiana was really good. Though I miss they used to do more drink options. Kyle smoothie and all that, maybe due to weather their menu s been changed I still recommend this restaurant

I highly recommend it!!!

Unfortunately this place has gone downhill over the years. It used to be a favourite of mine. As of recently, food is very inconsistent. Sometimes it s alright and other times, like my last pick-up which I went in to order and waited 20 mins and my beet burger was cold, bun not even heated or toasted as it normally is, and the garden salad is now literally just lettuce with dressing that they put in the same box as the burger making the bun soggy. I usually get take out and going inside it s always an uncomfortable vibe to pick up food, always different staff too. Definitely not happy with somewhere that used to be so good!

More vegan restaurants in the area is always a good thing, and I know these guys have been around for awhile, but I just don t understand the hype around Rise Above. Everything was bland and sad looking. The presentation was meh - the food was meh - the options were meh - the dining room was cold - and the price doesn t reflect the overall quality. I wanted to like it, but I didn t. Skip it.

The cat clock paintings alone are worth a visit: cool with just enough creepy to be fascinating. The food too is fascinating, with rich, creamy, cheesy (is this vegan?!) sauces and dips to go with stuffed, stir-fried, and baked goodness (other than the pita slices, which were very run-of-the-mill). Apple-tempeh grilled cheese and killer crunch wrap are awesome, though when I order the wedges supreme they usually challenge me to finish everything. I appreciate when a vegan place can still fill me up deliciously. Service is friendly and thorough, with lots of helpful suggestions if you arent sure (there will be menu FOMO here for sure). Vegetarian options: Everything is vegan!

was not impressed with the food here. not great taste and didn t feel very good after. had a very sweet server and liked the atmosphere though.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Not only is the interior cute and cozy, with the kindest staff, but the food is absolutely delectable! I have a special fondness for the Manic Monday specials; they provide you with the opportunity to depart from the regular menu and sample one of their latest creations! My son and I always look forward to these specials, such as tempeh nachos, pizza wheels and animal fries!! In a world where vegan dining can sometimes be perceived as mundane, Rise Above stands out as a beacon of flavour and excitement!! Thank you for everything you do x

This place is so amazing! Our service was phenomenal and the food was the same! I wish I lived in Canada so I could go here regularly!!

This pull apart bread was a special. Hopefully, it comes back; it was so good! We usually get the wings which are so awesome! This time I had the Sesame Ginger Bowl, which had a bit of a kick to it (for me, that is! If you like spice you will think its mild). My dinner partner really enjoyed the Seitan Wrap. The Potato Wedges were a bit too salty, and yet well still order them again for sure!

One of the best places to eat in Niagara

Fantastic. Vegans and non-vegans all enjoyed the food.

Delightful place, lovely decoration, and artistic atmosphere. Great food!!! Many choices. Caring and enthusiastic attention! Food

I am not vegan but I enjoyed the food and service. Well prepared and very good flavour. I had the perogie gnocchi.

I m only giving this place 3 stars, instead of 5, simply for their tipping intimidation for orders you place online and pickup yourself. This needs to stop. I m paying for the food, and now I need to tip you to pick it up, myself? It actually shows this on your digital receipt. Restaurant Tip - I have a job where i m directly responsible for peoples lives, and I don t get tipped. The food service industry is out of control with tipping.

Best tasting food I ve had for a long time!

This place is awesome. The staff are really nice and the food is always great. my favourite has to be the pesto grill cheese with wedges, soooo good!

Wonderful vegan restaurant! Ive been once and ordered delivery a few times and been satisfied each time. Lovely staff and delicious food. I had the cheddar broccoli soup and it was to die for. Always go for their seitan wrap and it never disappoints !

Wow. Such amazing service and great food! Shelby was our server and was so kind and attentive. Love being able to support a fully plant based restaurant. No complaints at all. Very positive experience. 10/10 would recommend.

So delicious! Ordered seitan wings, fries and an oat milk latte and it was phenomenal!!! Would 100% order again!

Another fantastic experience at Rise Above! Great staff and great food!

Rise Above has amazing food and most of their items you cant even tell are vegan. I love their selection and consider it to be one of the best restaurants in St. Catharines. When I lived closer to downtown it was one of the restaurants I visited most frequently. They have multiple items on their menu I love and I often recommend to people. If you are looking for good food in the downtown sector this is a must visit and should be on the top of your priority list.

Best around, compliments to all the chefs

Really good. The Fried chicken and waffles were amazing.

Best vegan food I have ever had!! Everything is so delicious and the service was great. Definitely would comeback :)

Amazing food!!! Bakery is sublime :)

Absolutely amazing. I had stuffed mushrooms and then mushroom rigatoni! Delicious! My non-vegan friend had chili and said it was the best she ever had! Ill definitely be back. :)

Great vegan pizzas. Try the Big Mac!!!

Incredibly disappointed with this place. Drove 20 minutes to eat here tonight just to be told that theyre deciding to close early because of staffing issues. I get it, covid is the standard excuse, blah blah blah, but update people on your social media! Its not rocket science at all. Quite the contrary actually. A simple post ahead of time is quite easy. Yet they decided just to post about St Patricks day instead which conveniently they wont have staffing issues. This place reeks of no organization, poor management and excuses (which Im sure well see more replied below). But the icing on the cake is when she recommended another restaurant, looked up their menu, looked decent, only to realize theyre closed too. Well done. 0/5.

Pretty disappointed with our brunch experience today. First, 2 of the main items were unavailable so we only had 6 items to choose from. We ordered the breakfast hash and we waited almost 45 mins because they forgot our order. When the food came, there was barely any tofu scramble in the meal. It was basically a bowl of potatoes for $14! The server was nice and offered us free dessert but the food was so disappointing!! We used to love coming here, I dont know what happened. We probably wont be coming again...at least location in Hamilton is still good!

Interesting decor! The brownies are very good!

Incredible spot, some of the best vegan food I ve ever had!!!

Good meal and service. My only negative is the temperature in the restaurant was quite chilly so it cooled the food down too quickly. Next time I m in the area I will certainly try something else in the menu!

The food was good and tasted very fresh. Waitresses were friendly but service EXTREMELY slow despite not a lot of people actually in the vicinity.

This is honestly the best place ever. My husband and I have been coming here every week for dine in and take out for 5+ years and Im happy to see how the restaurant has evolved and changed for the better over the years. We absolutely love the food and the staff here. Our friends and family who arent vegan also love it here! Rise Above St. Catharines will always be our #1 place. There isnt a thing on their menu that we havent liked. The only problem we have is that we have a hard time choosing between all our favorite meals here absolutely love their new occasional wing nights too!

Doesnt really work for big parties. I ordered a meal and just got....missed. Everyone else got food. Then we all ordered dessert and I just got missed again. Im a big person so I guess I dont really need more calories, but the whole thing was just weirdly awkward. I had to go back into the kitchen and ask for the dessert I ordered and let them know that they forgot to serve me a meal. They were very apologetic. Also, lots of stairs to get to the only bathroom.

Edited 18 April 22 Would bring down the rating to 3:5 star Highly disappointed when we went back to pick up some delicious ( in my mind, past experience) food. The Avocado Benny was on a thick piece of doughy muffin. Never make the mistake of ordering waffles for a take out. They turn into a thick lumpy dough, flavourless and a total waste. The Seitan was unappetising. Southwest hash was the only decent offerin. Wouldn t go back again. 5 stars first experience Absolutely loved Rise Above Restaurant !!! Would give more Stars if possible. Fantastic Vegan food in St Catherine s. The service was exemplary and impeccable. Attentive, helpful and prompt. The corn chowder was so warm and heartening on a cold winter day. Soulful food. The Mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. The desserts were sinfully good. And the coffee was just perfect with refills. The wedges however could do with some more seasoning but overall an awesome place to dine. Sadly it s so far away from downtown Toronto and would love to see it open a branch here. A great place to stop if visiting Niagara Falls. Loved their decor and such cute Salt & Pepper shakers. Each table had a different one. Loved their choice of Hand Sanitizer s too, they smelled so good. Great Vegan Food and fantastic service!!

Amazing Vegan food and casual atmosphere! I highly recommend if one is visiting area. Enjoy

Had the Philly Cheese Sandwich with Potato Mushroom soup, both were absolutely delicious!!

Honestly they do best vegan wings we got sriracha lime they had the perfect amount of flavour and great texture & although they were deep fried they we not excessively oily. The mushroom caps were also a banger because they are able to make a great vegan pesto with all the flavour that s nice & smooth. The beet salad also great. And the gnocchi although slightly mushy was made with really good ingredients (leeks, asparagus, peas). They have lots of drink options too only regret is that there was no room for dessert which just means we will be back. I also appreciated that our server although the only one working was still attentive and checked in throughout our meal. Highly recommend this place for very clean & delicious v food which I m sure anyone would enjoy regardless if their diet.

A really pleasant experience and a go-to for vegan food. An establishment that is always creative with their dishes and keeps things fresh and interesting. Really enjoy coming here!

Every time my wife and I eat at this 100% vegan restaurant we have a wonderful meal and experience great service. Highly recommended.

I came for The Office trivia and was absolutely amazed. Their food is enchanting, and their service is incomparable. They serve the best waffles Ive ever tasted and their wedge Supreme features an addictive sour cream!! I have nothing but good things to say about them. Better believe Ill be back soon.

Amazing food and amazing staff! Each time I am here the staff is fantastic and the food never disappoints. The staff will also go above and beyond for you. The atmosphere is fantastic and the space is very clean. Highly recommended eating here. Thank you Rise above staff for making amazing vegan food and providing fantastic service!

I went here for lunch about a week ago and it was a great experience! The food is all vegan and there are a ton of gluten free options. The food was really good. I was blown away by how delicious, creative, and light the meals were. The only down side was the potato leek soup which was a bit bland. The owner was wonderful and it was a great experience. I am not vegan myself, but I would come back here again just because I enjoy the food.

Kimberley was an amazing server !! Get the tirimisu

Loved this place, would highly recommend it for vegans. Friendly staff, clean place and food is amazing too with appropriate portion sizes.

MUST GO for vegans visiting Niagara Falls or the area. They were out of the mushroom appetizer when we went, so we got the seitan wings instead, and Im so glad we did- they were some of the best vegan wings Ive had, the maple garlic sauce was incredible. The mac and cheese was also very comforting and exactly what we wanted. I try to find vegan restaurants when Im travelling and this is definitely one of my favorites and cant wait to come back to the area and go again.

Really enjoyed the food & atmosphere

I had high hopes for this place. A couple of hits, a couple of misses. Their seitan wings are delicious. Ordered the Buffalo and jerk sauces. Really enjoyed the Buffalo ones...the jerk, although tasty, were extremely spicy. Im used to a decent level of spice, but I was not able to handle that kind of heat. Also had the stuffed mushrooms which were really good, and the wedges supreme were sadly very bland - I should have listened to an earlier review and skipped that. I ended up dipping some of the wedges in the mushroom stuffing...way better! Overall, food was good and will return when were in the area.

Delicious food, all vegan with gf options. Super friendly and amazing staff! New favorite place

Awesome experience

Vegetarian options: Full vegan menu. Dietary restrictions: Full vegan menu.

Had the carrot and ginger soup and the seitan wings with Buffalo sauce. They both were amazing! As a non vegan, I will come back often. Service was good and staff very friendly. The wings took a little too long to come, but the place was quite busy.

This is literally my favorite restaurant in the area. The seitan wings are to die for. The service is also excellent and the staff are super friendly. It is now my go-to place for good food!

Food was excellent. Staff were friendly, but service was slow.

A great brunch option. a great way to feel better after a night out.

I am not Vegan. I ordered a staff lunch for 9 people due to one of our staff members who is. All I can say is WOW everyone was raving how delicious, savory and quite honestly surprisingly how the food was Vegan!!! We definitely will continue to order from Rise Above!

Amazing service and fantastic food I would recommend if you are looking for local vegan food

They started destroying my meals? Completely burning my food. Providing cold meals as it was coming out fresh! I use to spend a average of over $3000 a year a this restaurant! All take out!! Always tiped every meal! The staff laughed at me and told me to take what I get! Upon asking for a refund and returning the destroyed food they did not return the tip!

Creative, fresh and delicious menu. We had the watermelon salad (surprising combination with Greek olives, grape tomatoes, red onions and cucumber), killer crunchwrap (tasty!), pesto grilled cheese sandwich (served with excellent wedges and a phenomenal dipping sauce), Philly cheesesteak (excellent), and soup with beans and coconut (great texture and flavor). The staff was friendly and efficient.

Amazing food and everything is plant based!

In the St. Catharines area, hungry and wish to treat yourself to some delicious, healthy and affordable food? Head over to Rise Above. The food is homemade, delicious and satisfying. Portions are always generous. As a bonus, its all vegan!!!! Wait staff is always welcoming and knowledgeable about the dishes they serve. St. Catharines is lucky to have such a strong representation for a vegan restaurant.

Food is awesome here! Only concern is the portion sizes. I wish they reduce the size of the portion just a bit would be so much better.

I would give this place six stars if I could. The kale caesar salad was AMAZING - absolutely perfectly dressed, and the beet burger was stellar as well. I got a GF raspberry Nanaimo bar for dessert and it was seriously incredible, and not just good for a GF and vegan dessert. After my first bite, I literally exclaimed on my god! because it was so good. This is a terrific place and, if youre like me and are GF and dairy-free, its a lifesaver. I will definitely be going here again.

Absolutely incredible.

Order: Large wings - bbq and buffalo sauce Tiramisu cake I imagine this is what wings taste like. The food tasted very good and would definitely be back. Great staff and great store for sure.

Portion size of Mac & cheese for $21 was small, overcooked & bland :( I looooove this place & all of their food I have ever had! This is the first dissatisfying order

Great for a casual dinner

I asked for a tea but they couldn t do it cause the coffee machine was broken, I asked if they could just boil water on the stove and they said they didn t have the equipment to do so. Idk how they made my soup. But it was a bad experience. The only noteworthy take away was the incredible ginger molasses cookies that I would fight a dragon for.

We ordered for take out the bacon triple cheeseburger pizza with the lemon garlic dipping sauce. Also deep fried pickles. It was all amazing. delicious Very cheerful and friendly staff. Very cute inviting decor in restaurant. All just wonderful. I m glad I found this restaurant.

Friendly, accommodating staff. Maître D was awesome, made sure my gluten-free experience was perfect Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free options available I had the the sesame bowl Delicious

Really nice relaxed atmosphere and great comfort food.

Great food, friendly staff. I am definitely going back.

As being spoiled to cook best food at home, I definitely can tell that food was delicious. We had seitan wings and crispy wrap. Parking: Side parking $2 an hour.

Was friendly tasty place. Im used to a bit more punch but was good regardless.

Amazing food! Beet burger is hands down the best one Ive ever had. And my son asks to go back for the chocolate shake!

The food is pretty good, but please don t call something tiramisu if that s not what it is. What we received was a vanilla cake with cocoa powder on top, not tiramisu! As an Italian vegan, I was looking forward to having vegan tiramisu. It was disappointing that it wasn t that :(

Been eating here for years but don t go as often since moving out of the city. Prices have gone up (naturally) however quality has gone down slightly. After eating here dozens of times, this may be the first time I leave not entirely satisfied. We ordered the Seitan wings before the mains you see in the photos. They re usually juicier with more sauce, but were dryer than normal this time. The scramble didn t have too much flavour and I wasn t sold on the hollandaise (?) sauce. Chicken and waffles were good but salty. Overall, the food lacked character. From 5 to 4 stars, yet still an amazing restaurant with lovely staff and decor. Worth stopping by if you re in downtown St. Catharines. Vegan or not, check this place out.

Wings are great!

I was in a week ago. Everyone else was happy with their meals, mine was pretty much inedible. I thought maybe it was me because I dont eat vegan food as much as the others, but when my husband tried mine - the Sesame Ginger Noodle Bowl - he agreed it was pretty awful.

Excellent main dish and the vegan cheesecake is the best i ve ever tried wish I was a local so I could keep going back

Mmmmmmm delicious!!!!!

Savory vegan comfort food. Wow, was it surprising to try these dishes knowing they were entirely meat and dairy-free! The restaurant is doing outdoor seating so they were busy at the time, we got reservations. The staff is nice and accommodating, would get some good vegan dishes here :)

One word Awesome . Great food! Fantastic menu and great service. You have to check this place out!

Love love love this place! The service is excellent, the staff is super friendly. We had wings, seitan wrap, seitan burger, IPA beer, and reisling wine! It was all delicious. Would be coming here whenever I visit Niagara. The wings with Sriracha sauce are AMAZING! Must visit.

Amazing vegan food! Been a fan since I tried it years back. It s always a treat to get to eat here. I love this place

Beet burger was not nearly as good as I remember it

Meat eaters or vegan you will love the Seitan wings Absolutely delicious

Food quality and taste and how it looked was FIVE stars. Price is fair. People who served food were nice and professional, we liked the place and will comeback. No to the part that has to be said: people do something about your second floor. Canada is still first world country, we cant slide down and become cavemen and cavewomen. If full blown reno is expensive, then maybe bring somebody for a few hours per week to refresh the place and keep it clean. Everything else was great and every time we go to Niagara will stop by to support you.

Delicious and large portions! Would definitely come again.

Fantastic food, great service! Chicken wings were great! Drink menu was excellent as well!

Great food, great location, great staff, great service. Being vegetarian, we dont have a lot of good choices and places that serve good food arent at great locations. This one is in the downtown and has outdoor seating!! Amazing!

Generous portions, incredible flavours, fresh ingredients, great service, decent price, outdoor seating. My first experience at Rise Above was nothing but pleasant, surprising and memorable (and Im not a vegan)...Highly recommend the Beet burger and Grilled Peach and Balsamic salad. (cashew bocconcini, no clue what this was until I ordered the salad. Boy it tasted sooooooooo good with grilled peaches, heirloom tomatoes, spinach and Balsamic vinaigrette )

Sometimes the best meals come from the places youd least expect. We passed by this place and on a whim decided to sit down and have dinner. The seitan wings, slathered in BBQ sauce and served with vegan blue cheese dip, were a hit. Followed that up with a beet burger, which tasted great and didnt have a texture like mush, like a lot of other veggie burgers. Paired that with a chickpea curry, which complemented the burger nicely. Also had a vegan wrap, dripping with cheese and coupled with a grilled peach salad that had a cashew-based crema slathered on top. Never thought Id find myself wanting to travel all the way to St. Catharines for vegan chow, but Rise Above has definitely made me a believer.

Love the Crispy Seitan Wrap, the Beet Burger and the Kale Cesar as the side. Really great for take-out as well. I pick up from here all the time and the food packs well.

Delicious food and great service.

Amazing food amazing service. Had a lovely brunch meal there was amazingly good

With COVID its been awhile since I ventured out for food. Ordered from Rise Above the other night. They ran it out to my car - I didnt need to get out. Food was fantastic. Ordered wedges (love them), the philly steak sammy with kale Caesar side, ginger cookies and a haystack (love this too). I expected the cookies to be my treat for the next couple days but I found that I had enough of the entree and wedges for 2 meals. Granted the wedges are better first day but it was still a yummy lunch warmed up the next day with half the sammy. The cookies were massive and just right - chewy and spicy. Perfect.

The food here is so delicious! Very friendly and warm vibe as well. I had a chickpea and carrot soup which sounds much simpler than it was. Creamy, spicy and satisfying. My friend had rotini with mushrooms and cashew cream, and I had peppermint cheesecake for dessert. A lovely experience with consistently great food. This place would be my first choice if Im in the area again.

Its weird to only give three stars cause I honestly love this restaurant, ive been going since they very first opened... lately over the last bit Ive found the quality to be really lack luster. The food is very inconsistent, one week my order is absolutely perfect and the next it is over sauced or over cooked. Like today for example I got a kale cesar salad; I asked for gluten free croutons and got the regular, and the kale was extremely watery and uneatable. But then in previous orders this has all been perfect, so its really tough to say.