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Houlden's Rise Above

Vegan Bakery, Pastries

Worth ordering: #1 Pastry in Tucsonnamed in 37 reviews

Ask staff about the weekly rotating menu to discover new creative pastries.

5.0food Fully vegan

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Top tips

Try the Calabrian chile cream cheese croissant and blueberry earl grey cronut for standout flavors.
Arrive early to beat long lines and avoid missing popular items like lemon curd croissant.

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Enjoy both sweet and savory baked goods, including gluten-free options.
The bakery is wheelchair accessible with parking and an accessible entrance.

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Worth ordering: Cake

People also mention cinnamon roll, chocolate cake and bread.

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Also brownie and cheesecake.

Good for

Praised for friendly service, affordable and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Coffee, dessert, takeout
Cards and mobile pay

About

Houlden's Rise Above is a small vegan bakery in Tucson known for both sweet and savory pastries. The bakery features daily changing menus with a focus on croissants, cronut variants, and creative desserts that earn high praise for their flaky texture and rich flavors. Despite its compact space, it attracts long lines and loyal fans, including non-vegans impressed by the quality and variety.