Reviews for Rise Above Pizza & Wings in Hamilton, ON
Came two times here. Both times i got buffalo seitan sub. However, the last time it was extremely salty and overwhelming because... of this, i would suggest to lower the sauce amount or less salt in it so it is better. Got loaded pineapple pizza, loved it buti guess i dont like having so many things on pizza like fake meat veggies and pineapple, would love pineapple cheese combo onlytbh! Overall, it was great though. Sesame ginger slaw was meh, not for my taste. Read more
I tried Rise Above for the first time yesterday and absolutely loved it. We ordered the deep fried pickles as our starter, and... they were delicious (the dipping sauce was super creamy and the pickles were crispy and hot). My dinner (pictured below) was theBang Bang Broccoli personal 10" pizza. Homemade dough topped with a mildly spicy sauce, broccoli, grilled tofu, and tons ofcrispy fried onion, this pizza was incredible! I ate most of it at the restaurant and brought the rest home, and it was just asgood the next day (the crispy onions even stayed crispy after being microwaved)! I loved the themed drink menu, and tried theGarfling, the non-alcoholic version of The Dark Crystal. The waitstaff were excellent (friendly, polite, attentive) and therestaurant was well-lit and clean. I fully intend to go back and try another dish (especially the desserts!) Read more
The pizza was so good!!! We had the gluten free crust, which was really yummy however, if you are celiac, be advised of the... cross-contamination risk (seitan, etc.). Staff were knowledgeable and willing to accommodate, removing the seitan pepperoni andbacon and subbing veggies instead. I was a bit disappointed with the ceaser salad, as it was very basic. However the saladdressing was very yummy and it was still a refreshing side. Decent beer selection, $5 each which was a good deal. Beers on tapin addition to what was on the menu. Non-alcoholic as well as a small selection of cocktails available for order. Overall thisplace had a really cool vibe and the decor was awesome. The pizza prices were on the high end, even for vegan, but honestly itwas so good and the personal was bigger than I expected. I?ll definitely be back soon! Read more
Pizza is very flavourful and reasonably priced. Wood fired. Friendly staff. Inside was very vibey. Cool pinball machines. Sauce... was very good and although the crust was a bit dry (due to being began I assume) I enjoyed it. Make sure to get a dipping sauce. Read more
DELICIOUS!!! amazing food - so many homemade sauces and cheese. You can taste the difference. Maple garlic and the hot wings... were such a good combo. Lovely staff, very friendly and attentive. Pizza was great too. The pesto was so yummy. Worth the drivefrom Ajax! Read more
On my only day off from the grueling federal campaign, I had my sights set on Rise Above for a few days. In the week leading up,... I had explored some of the nearby vegan establishments on the Happy Cow app. I was delighted to discover the litany ofplant-based options in the Hamilton area. It had seemed that Hamilton was perhaps in fact the vegan mecca of the goldenHorseshoe. I did extensive research and was ultimately impressed by the offering of a plant-based substitute for the infamouswing. When the day finally came, I embarked on my journey in midafternoon. Being in dispossession of any motorized vehicle, theweather cooperated as I rode my bicycle 20 kilometres from my house at the top of Brant Street in Burlington. The entire journeya pedaled with a smile across my face, thinking about the delicious food I was going to have. I arrived minutes before theyofficially opened and was redeemed immediately. In all my years I have eaten countless vegan pizzas and vegan burgers, but thevegan wing had until this point escaped me. I ordered one order of seitan wings and waited outside while I read my book. By thetime my food arrived, my previous thoughts were confirmed. There is simply nothing that plant-based can not do better than it?sanimal counterpart. The seitan wings were delectable. I decided to follow up with a slice of Pizza. Again, I was reminded of theglorious future that awaits all of us, as we transition our food system to be wholly plant derived. For a moment I glancedaround and realized that this had been the peak of my life, culminating over 26 years. The best part about that realization, wasunderstanding that it will only get better. I have lived 26 years before I encountered seitan wings. Now I get to live aneternity with them. I returned home that day with a profound sense of belonging. A few weeks later there had been a mixup, whereI was bestowed the custody of my sister?s CRV for one evening. Having ridden there by bicycle, I knew the way Read more
Got takeout so can't really comment on the service or atmosphere but our food was ready for pickup when we arrived. The seitan... wings are an absolute must try, so good. Great texture and the sauce was really flavourful, the BBQ had a hint of spice, not toosweet and really paired well with the wings. The garlic dipping sauce is also incredible. Worth a try for sure if you're lookingfor a vegan wing alternative. Read more
Amazing interior theme with chill vibes. Restaurant is Vegan restaurant and it got lots of options for the pizza. They have... really cool pinball machines. I have been there 5-6 times for Uber pickup and they always treats me well so I can say this placehas good customer service. One day, I would like to visit this restaurant for Dine-in. Read more