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Rise & Shine

4.6 (152 reviews)
InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Chapel Hill with cheese
Kelsey N.

Delicious breakfast sandwiches, and an amazing price! The employees were so sweet and everything came out quickly. I got the chicken biscuit with cheese and the fried chicken was perfectly seasoned and crispy. Also got a hashbrown and they are just like mcds. I definitely recommend this for a chill brunch!

Kristi M.

I have finally made it in after being suggested this place a zillion times. The customer service was exceptional. The gal at the counter was so friendly. She ran through how things work and I think it's super odd they only have one jam of the day and zero other options. It would be nice if they even sold some local brand jams in shop to have some other options. Personally, 'whiskey peach jam' did not tickle my fancy that day. The biscuits were just alright. I admit I am a tough critic on biscuits as I grew up in the south. However my favorite thing was the hashbrowns, they taste like McDonald's hashbrowns and I mean this in the best way possible! I don't foresee myself rushing back but I'm glad I finally tried it.

Biscuit of the day: herbed goat cheese with egg, cheese and bacon + Pablo's Peru coffee
Bennett P.

3rd visit this year. This morning we had frost on the cars outside my house and I had a desire for biscuits. I walked over to one of three locations in Denver. I got the bisciut of the day, Pepperjack with bacon, egg & cheese. The biscuit was square shaped. I added a large Pablo's drip coffee. Very nice biscuit. I waited awhile, then got a 2nd biscuit with Whiskey Peach jam. Nice flavor, but no alcohol. The regular biscuits are round. You still order at the counter. They accept cards & cash. Drinks are prepared quickly and only a short wait to get your biscuits. I noticed a large number of customers with children. No dogs waiting outside. When I arrived, about half of the seats were taken. There are 2 gender free restrooms.

Raleigh
Samantha B.

You can really tell the biscuits are "homemade", able to see all the layers. Space was surrounded with plants and beautiful art. Had counter ordering and they were very welcoming and nice. Love how there is a different biscuit everyday!

Cinnamon roll
Riley H.

Rise & Shine is a great option for a quick and delicious brunch. Service is impressively fast and their lattes are always made perfectly. There's plenty of comfortable seating, from couches to bars to normal chairs and tables. The only reason I can't give 5 stars is because the sandwiches are sort of bland. The ingredients are great, but the flavor/seasoning leave something to be desired, and we always dump a lot of hot sauce on the sandwiches because of this. However, we still really like Rise & Shine, and it's one of my go-to breakfasts in Denver.

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Mark B.

I loved the space and the atmosphere which had cozy, casual coffee shop vibes with exposed brick and a lot natural light pouring in on the healthy looking house plants that lined the windows at the front. It looked like mostly regulars from the neighborhood based on the interactions I was seeing between customers and employees who were very laid back and friendly. If I lived in the neighborhood I would be here for coffee all the time. I think I would prefer to view this as a 5 star coffee shop that has affordable little biscuit sandwiches to snack on. As a restaurant I'm giving this 4 stars because the biscuit sandwiches aren't really anything special, but I think that's the point and that they're just supposed to be a quick and affordable breakfast. I got a BLT and a BEC and both were somewhere between average and good. I was glad that even after eating two biscuit sandwiches I didn't feel gross and slow lol, so that's a plus.

Russ D.

A business, now matter how good the product, isn't highly reviewed if the service isn't that good. Tucked away in a quaint Denver neighborhood, Rise and Shine Penn's Chapel Hill chicken biscuit sandwich is amazing.and fresh. As is the tiny gravy side but the wee portion isn't usually enough to slather a biscuit, especially when halved. Order two gravy if wanting biscuits and gravy and be mindful there are no plates. Gravy portion for the price... ...meh. Americano was superb. The employee who took the order and checked us out was curt and not pleasant in interacting with us but subsequent people was chatty and nice, as if the regulars were treated with better service. Also the employee was so engrossed in the conversation, ie networking with patrons, and scrolling on a phone that they didn't even call out our order name for pickup at the counter when it was ready. It was off putting. This wasn't the first time, as it was similar sorts of service during previous visits. Employee was scrolling between the lul in orders on a phone the whole time we were dining in. Every table had crumbs on them despite no line and all employees standing around chatting and laughing. I enjoy the food. The service leaves much to be desired and hopefully will improve. I just wish staff would be more aware of what is going on instead of engaging in socialization first and then work second. Try them out. You'll be glad you did and maybe become a regular and get better service.

Goldsboro + egg
Savannah K.

YUM. I'm usually not a biscuit person but these biscuits are deliciousssss. They melt in your mouth and aren't too thick. Rise & Shine also has good drink options and I like how you can customize your sandwich. The rotating biscuits of the day are fun and keep you coming back to try new flavors. They have tables both inside and outside. All the sandwiches are very reasonably priced as well. Will definitely return!

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Emily C.

Great spot for breakfast! We came by on a Saturday around 10:00. There was a pretty long line, but it moved quickly -- we had out food around 20 minutes later. We had a Chapel Hill (+ egg + cheese), and bacon/egg/cheese/hashbrown on a biscuit. The sandwiches were on the small side, but super dense and filling. Both were tasty, albeit fairly salty and dry -- would have loved if these had some other kind of sauce/jam/aioli/smear to counteract the dryness! Prices aren't outrageous and street parking is easy enough to find. The interior has some fun art, with lots of references to NC!

Abby K.

Ordered biscuit with egg, cheese, and bacon plus added hash brown to go! Super cute inside, I wish I had time to stay and check it out! The staff was very nice when I picked up my order, and the online ordering system was very easy to use. The sandwich was SO good... only downside was that something, I think the hash brown, was very salty at the end which my taste buds weren't a fan of. Other than that, super good!

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Very good breakfast! You order at the counter and they call your name when it's ready. I would definitely come back!

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The biscuits were fantastic. The prices were great. I would definitely eat here again.

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