Small Business Spotlight: Rise Bagel Co.
Friday, August 18, 2023 at 4:02AMArticle by Becky Fillinger, photos provided
Kate Lloyd
Rise Bagel Co. is on a mission to elevate the bagel experience one organic bagel at a time. Rise debuted at the Fulton Farmers Market in 2014, and opened up shop in the North Loop at 530 N Third Street in 2017. We talked to founder/owner Kate Lloyd about the bagel business, their partnerships and why their bagels are just so good!
Q: Please tell us about this ode I saw on your website:
A: We celebrate the power of the word RISE. It’s a bold name that inspires and evokes a positive emotional connection. I wrote the ode with these thoughts in mind.
Q: Rise Bagel Co. partners with Northern Waters Smokehaus for your Smoked Salmon Bagel. You have frequent collaborations with merchants such as Allbirds and Madewell. What’s your philosophy on business partnerships? Any collaborations on the horizon that you can tell us about at this time?
A: We believe in protecting planet Earth, cultivating community, and supporting brands and causes that share our values. We are specifically drawn to partnerships focused on food and the environment—two things closely related to Rise and the work we do.
We have some exciting collaborations in the works with Madewell and Stigma Cannabis Co. Stay tuned!
Q: We certainly will stay tuned – be sure to let us know when the announcement is ready. What makes Rise bagels so delicious?
A: Our bagels are organic and made from scratch with a short list of simple ingredients.
We took inspiration from the two bagel meccas (New York and Montreal) to create a one-of-a-kind bagel. Our bagels are proper and far from imposters - not those “rolls with holes” that weigh you down all day. Boiled and baked, they are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Made here in Minneapolis, just the way we like them.
Q: How often are seasonal products added to the menu?
A: Our business continues to grow year over year. Our menu is intentionally small and focused. This helps us keep up with demand and maintain quality when it comes to our product and customer experience.
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Q: What will autumn bring to Rise bagels?
A: Summer is still here! Our house-made Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese is officially back on the menu for summer. Salted Maple Cream Cheese will return this fall.
Q: Congratulations on your wholesale partnerships which make Rise bagels so easy to find! Do you bake all of your bagels at the North Loop location?
A: Thank you! Our organic bagels are baked fresh every morning at our North Loop shop.
Our bagels naturally have a one-day shelf life. That's because we don't add unnecessary ingredients like preservatives.
Our bagels are found in the freezer aisle in many local stores, including Lakewinds Co-op, Wedge Co-op, Eastside Co-op, Linden Hills Co-op, Mississippi Market and Windside. Freezing is nature’s best preservative and maintains the integrity of our product. Minnesota bagels freeze nice! Our bagels reheat wonderfully, enabling a freshly baked bagel experience at home.
Q: How may we follow your news?
A: Social media - Facebook and Instagram - are the best way to stay up-to-date on all-things Rise. Come visit us in the North Loop.
