Lovely staff, warm environment, decent prices, good food. Exactly what we were looking for :)

The food was excellent. The restaurant was very homie, and everyone was very nice. I was very comfortable to eat there, and I enjoyed my time here. read more

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The place is sunny for a strip mall restaurant. It's small and unassuming. Looks like it's family run. Everyone was accommodating and service was prompt. The food is the reason to go. I had the Corned Beef Hash Benedict. It was great. You will pay Naperville prices, but the food does not disappoint. read more

Rise & Bite Cafe is a quaint, local breakfast spot that offers plenty of breakfast and lunch options for those seeking an alternative to the big chains and long waits that accompany similar but overly hyped up places. This family run operation is friendly and attentive. It's welcoming, and the staff genuinely seems invested in the community here. The menu has all the familiar breakfast and lunch items you could want, but I can't skip getting the house burrito which is filling and good with the included salsa. There's crepes, pancakes, and so much more to enjoy. Rise & Bite is a spot you'll want to come back to on a regular basis for the food and service. read more

Rise & Bite Cafe - House burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Found this gem by accident. Our first visit here but definitely not our last. We were greeted warmly, our server was friendly and attentive. The homemade soup was an amazingly good vegetable noodle and we got a quart to take home. I had the best Monte Cristo sandwich with nice crisp fries, and my husband's burger was flavorful and stacked high with fresh condiments. Clean and comfortable. Overhead music was conversation friendly. Highly recommend this family owned establishment. 5 stars isn't enough!! Try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

I apologize for having dig into my food before this picture, but the breakfast was really good. The place looks very no frills diner style. But the service was quick and attentive. They remembered my wife had decaf when I had regular coffee. My corned beef hash skillet was delicious and made fresh. I asked if they could do no onions expecting it to be pre-mixed in the hash, and they said they mix every order. The blueberry pancakes were also tasty. read more

Rise & Bite Cafe - Hash skillet and blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Wow! What a great little diner. Fast and friendly service, only 18 or so tables so coming with a bigger group may be a challenge. Started off with breakfast cocktails because they were advertising it, got a mimosa & Bloody Mary. My husband loved the BM! Said the flavor and spice was great. He ordered a patty melt which came with soup & fries. The soup of the day was chicken tortilla was amazing!! So much flavor and a little kick. He also raved about the patty melt. The bread didn't get soggy & the patty was thick and very juicy. I did a BYO skillet which was a great size! Came with pancakes that were SOO fluffy. Couldn't stop eating them. This is our new favorite spot!! read more

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This place was okay. The side of pancakes were good. Soft and fluffy I got the house burrito with egg whites and was not a fan. Very bland. My husband got the steak skillet. I would recommend getting this without potatoes they were under cooked and very hard. read more

Cute spot with very friendly service. I had the combo with eggs, bacon, hash browns, and pancakes. Their hash browns were perfectly crispy throughout. They did not skimp on meat as it came with 4 strips of bacon. The pancakes were nice and sweet. read more

Delicious Breakfast Spot! Stopped by Rise and Bite Cafe in Naperville and had a great experience. I ordered the sausage and cheddar scrambler, which came with onion and green pepper--it was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and really hit the spot. My son got the 2x2x2 with eggs, French toast, and sausage, and he enjoyed every bite. The food was fresh, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We'll definitely be back! read more

Rise & Bite Cafe - 2x2x2 - French toast, egg, and sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Unassuming location in a strip mall. Looks like they've done a remodel but floor and booths look a little old and worn. Friendly and prompt waitresses. Very yummy freshly squeezed orange juice. The staff was so engaging and awesome I was tempted to do 5 stars. But my boyfriends skillet was under seasoned and not too yummy. My chilaquiles on the other hand were delicious, as were the pancakes... very fluffy and so balanced. So good experience overall, but definitely depends on what you order. read more

Rise & Bite Cafe - Chilaquiles with verde sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Good food. We came here for breakfast. I ordered the crepes with berries and chocolate. Also, I got the english muffin. Our server was friendly. The staff is quick to take your plates; they definitely keep the place clean! Prices are really reasonable. The place is bigger than it looks. read more

Convenient but tucked away spot, we arrived 30 minutes prior to closing and never felt rushed. $18 (cost+tax/tip) omelet and the thinnest hash browns I've ever seen. Tasty! Companion ordered a BLT. Wide variety of breakfast and lunch menu options (including soup) but sadly I did not take pics because my friend and I were talking. Sorry, fellow Yelpers! I imagine it would be quite noisy when crowded but we had the place to ourselves. read more

This is by far one of the Best in Naperville! No question , hidden little place , making and outstanding breakfasts! read more

It's a simple hole in the wall cafe in a strip mall that wasn't very crowded during Sunday brunch time. For what it was, the food hit the spot, the waitress was kind, and the place was clean. I kept going back and forth between 4 and 5 stars. Comparing to other local breakfast places, it's a solid 4, but I feel like that would be like taking stars off a McDonald's for not being gourmet enough. It's a great alternative to the other breakfast places just north of there with insane wait times. read more

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This is our 2nd time here and once again the service was spectacular. Our waitress was very attentive and Friendly also. We sat in a corner booth area which was perfect for us because we have a very active 1 year old plus diaper bag, car seat etc.. it was spacious and perfect for our size family. The food was very very tasty! I will include pictures in my review so you can see for yourselves. My daughter said her pancake and eggs were so fluffy and delicious ^-^ and her bacon the perfect crispness. My chilaquiles were the perfect amount of mild spiciness. I am glad I chose the red sauce over the green because they were Delicious!! They come with a side of rice and beans that tasted very authentic also. The avocado was the perfect ripeness and so creamy! My husband's house potatoes and biscuits and gravy were also great. He really liked the gravy and asked for a side of it because he likes extra gravy on his biscuits. We also ordered the Nutella crepes and they tasted pretty good. They had a hint of cinnamon in the crepe mix so keep that in mind, next time I think we will ask to exclude it now that we know. Still they were very good We will for sure be back again! read more

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This is definitely a local family run place. The two waitresses are sisters, the cashier/bus boy is their brother. Assume the parents are cooks. Small and very clean place. Prices reasonable, food delicious. I ordered a monte cristo sandwich. It came with a cup of yummy chicken tortilla soup and fries. My friend had eggs with corned beef hash. We both enjoyed our meals. Portions were substantial. I did bring home half a sandwich and most of the fries for another day. If I'm in the area, I would definitely eat here again. read more

The food was ok, service was amazing. Music wasn't too loud and place was well kept. The food wasn't something I'd be like " I can't wait to come back or I'd come back again tomorrow". I had the cinnamon twist French toast and the house potatoes weren't hot they were somewhat warm. They also weren't super tasty. Maybe if they were crispy and hot they'd be good. read more

A hidden gem at the edge of a strip mall. The food is delicious, well portioned, but the reason to come here is the service. We were immediately treated like regulars though it was our first visit. read more

Had a great breakfast with the family! We arrived late morning:early afternoon on a Sunday and were seated right away. The restaurant is fairly small but has plenty of tables and looks like they have the ability to accommodate a larger sized party as needed. I had the veggie omelette that comes with hash browns and toast or pancakes. I swapped the hashbrowns for their breakfast potatoes and chose the pancakes. The omelette was fluffy and had a lot of veggies and the pancakes were slightly thick but still light with a touch of sweetness. The breakfast potatoes had a great flavor! There were a few chunks that were slightly undercooked but good overall. The portion of my meal was quite large with enough for leftovers. The service was great and everyone was so friendly and efficient. We had a great experience overall and will definitely be back to try more! read more

Rise & Bite Cafe - Veggie omelette with house potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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I don't even know where begin everything was so good. This place was recommended to me by a co worker. Food and service was a 10 out of 10. I tried to taste it before taking a picture and couldn't stop eating it was so good. Steak cooked to perfection. Definitely my new spot. Place is a hidden gem! read more

Rise & Bite Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

this family owned spot at the corner of Ogden & Royal St George (better known as "Lovers Lane" plaza). I saw the sign on the marquee yesterday & had to try today (ummm, my bad as it's been up for 2 years). The space is bright and sunny and the service is spectacular!! We asked what they best know for and ordered the B&G & eggs benedict - wow they were SPECTACULAR!!! The eggs were poached perfectly & hash browns crisp just as the better half likes them. B&G are delicious - biscuits are light and fluffy & gravy is lick the plate good! Can't wait to go back read more

Rise & Bite Cafe - Receipt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Rise and Cafe has been open for a while and we finally tried it today! Got there at 9am on a Sunday morning and it was quiet with only a few tables occupied. The restaurant was clean and quiet (it did get fairly busy once we left at 10am). Food was really good - very tasty and came out quickly. Our waitress was personable and attentive with water and coffee. Menu photos on Yelp are outdated as prices have had a slight increase - sorry I didn't get a photo to update. We had omelets and waffles and Eggs Benedict. They also serve alcohol now (mimosas, bloody Mary's, etc.) but we just needed some plain ol' Joe. Nice place! We'll return. read more

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Worth the review. Excellent service, & food is amazing!! Tastes even better than it looks!!

Tasty food, great service....could not upgrade pancakes for waffles on their 2-2-2, still order them and it was great!!

I had no idea this place existed for over a yr. I somehow just heard of it two weeks ago and I am across the street at Fresh Thyme about 4x a week. It's tucked into the corner and not very visible. I will come here often. I love mom & pop breakfast places. I had a huge no cheese, veggie, and sausage omelette and it was good. It came with perfectly cooked hash browns + pancakes. I'm so picky about pancakes. I defy anybody to make homemade pancakes better than mine. There's were standard, but anything drenched in maple syrup is going to be good. Service was super friendly. I have no idea if this is a family run business, but it puts off that vibe. A great weekend spot that I will be a regular at read more

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Our first time at Rise & Bite and it was great! The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back!

This place is a well-kept, delicious secret. Big portions and everything I've had is good. Good service, easy parking. Classic, no frills diner. read more

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Great little corner spot. Got a skillet and a patty melt, in which both were delicious. Staff was friendly and quick. read more

Rise & Bite Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Very nice breakfast place. Friendly staff and good food. Parking was right in front.

We went to this restaurant as a family. The food was good but the restaurant was extremely cold so it was hard to enjoy the food. Our server was nice but one of the other servers, I'm assuming a manager, was rude. When we asked if it is possible to turn up the heat a little since the kids were freezing (there were only a couple of families in the restaurant at the time), her reply was dismissing and saying that she doesn't want to do it as more people may come soon. With so many breakfast places around, not sure if I will go again. read more

great food and outstanding service - pancakes were awesome. what a great place and easy parking. Don't let the strip mall fool you. read more

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We are in town for a few days and came here for breakfast. We made the terrible mistake of sitting at one of the two tables by the curtain-free windows and cooking to medium rare before we found a table that didn't feel like we were sitting in the sun. I think the move may have pissed the staff off a little as our service wasn't fantastic after that. We were promised coffee refills a few times but never received them. I felt a little out of place and maybe treated differently due to my blue hair - not sure if I was just reading too much into the not great service or not. The food was solid diner food. read more

Everything was great!! Great stop for breakfast. Their lunch menu looks really good too. Wonderful service and it's got a nice & clean interior. Decent prices. Glad I stopped in read more

Rise & Bite Cafe - Veggie skillet with pancakes with a side of sausage gravy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

A little hole in the wall place, tucked into the corner of a strip mall. The service was great. The staff was friendly and the food came up very quickly. We had eggs Benedict and a southern Benedict. It really hit the spot! read more

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One of the best places to have breakfast in Naperville. Cozy, friendly, family-owned and the food is incredibly fresh and delicious.

I love this place! Food was great and the service also wonderful. I wish I'd known it was tucked away in this strip mall sooner.

Food is excellent! And so is the service!! Support this family owned small business!! My Husband loves the corned beef hash and I enjoy the eggs Benedict! YumO read more

A good time! I didn't love my french toast, but it was good enough to eat it all and my boyfriend has raved about his veggie breakfast burrito for weeks now. Everyone was super nice inside, food came out quick, and wasn't expensive. Perfect little place for an early breakfast or lunch. read more

cute decor, friendly service, delicious food Small place but incredible food and service. Fast, attentive service. Great breakfast place. read more