Rising Loafer Cafe & Bakery

Reviews

• Sigyn Wisch

  star star star star_border star_border 4 August 2026

  I had initially removed my review due to pressure, but I don't feel comfortable being silent. "The food and customer service are excellent, but I don't appreciate how they treat their employees." About a week after I left that mediocre review, one of the owners told my best friend, who looked at her as a mother, that my friend couldn't be her daughter anymore unless I deleted this review. And then my friend's husband basically told me to take it down because his wife's tears are more important than my convictions. However, the reason I left it in the first place was because I witnessed our other friend, who was an employee at the time, be told she couldn't do anything right and that no-one needed as much help on the clock as she did. How would you like to work for someone who told you that? Today, my best friend was told that, because of a review that *I* left, which she had nothing to do with, she could no longer be the owners' daughter unless I took it down. My friend was also made to feel like it was her fault for "instigating" the discussion when all we were doing was showing support to a vulnerable young person who was feeling demoralized. I can't stand by a business that treats people that way. We all get tired and frustrated and we all have bills to pay. It doesn't excuse treating people badly.

• Natalie Lira

  star star star star star 27 July 2026

  I worked at the Rising Loafer Cafe during my senior year of high school, and it was such a wonderful experience. I was a customer before I became an employee, so I've been on both sides of the scene, and I can say that Maria and Achmed's dedication to locally sourced food, friendly service, and environmentally conscious materials is sincere. Their commitment and passion are what makes the Rising Loafer such a unique and wonderful part of Lafayette. Working here and eating here is like being a part of a family - Maria and Achmed treated me with nothing but kindness and love, and to this day my dad and I make sure to eat here and catch up with them when I am home from college. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to eat well and be treated well by hardworking and kind people.

• Prema Nagarajan

  star star star star star 27 July 2026

  Myself and my husband celebrated mother's day lunch here & had a great experience. The owners were nice and the food was great. Will re-visit for more :-) Thank you!

• Kim Fritz

  star star star star star_border 23 July 2026

  Delicious food! Friendly and great service.

• Lea O

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 21 July 2026

  I've never found a need to give online reviews but my experience at the restaurant was so horrific that it warrants one. I came in with my 18 months old child on a wet, rainy morning, hoping to get a bite while waiting for the storm to subside. There was no one in the restaurant. As I was trying to free my child's foot that was jammed in the umbrella, the woman server (probably the owner) kept yelling at me to put the umbrella in the bin provided. I understand that she doesn't want the restaurant to get wet but it was obvious that I wasn't going anywhere with the wet umbrella. After I placed the order for a pancake combo (which was nothing special. The pancake was slightly burnt), I asked for an extra small coffee spoon (to feed the child with), the woman took my order and walked away. Shortly after, she returned and said it'll be a split order. I explained to her that I want the food to be served on a single plate, there's no need to split the order (why waste water and energy to wash unnecessary dishes, and the irony is the restaurant touts itself as a water efficient business). She said extra silverware means it's a split order! I get it that she wants to charge the extra $2 split order fee. Split order fee is to safeguard restaurants from losing profit for large groups who share orders, but seriously, for a young child too! I agreed to "split the order" so I could get the extra silverware.   The order came in 2 plates. One measly pancake, one srambled egg, and a strip of burnt bacon on each plate. The meal went on without much fanfare. I asked for a to-go box  for the food on one plate that was completely untouched. She came with the box but took away all the silverware leaving me with nothing to put the food in.I brought the leftovers and the box to her at the counter asking for silverware. What she did next was unbelievable. She took the food and shoved it into the box with her fingers! What's her issue? Sorry, you can keep the leftovers. I paid for the food and the "split order fees" and left. I support small local businesses, but if that's the way the business is run, I'm sorry.