40 minutes for Irish coffee. 8 waters for 11 people. 7/11 peoples food is COLD. Waitress didn't give a shit because of the included gratuity. I don't know why people love this place, Instagram worthy for sure but hate coming here because they don't care if it's good or not because people come either way. read more

The food was fantastic -- 2 Pancake Flights, a Vegan Scramble, a Breakfast Fried Rice, and a Basic B with French Toast, plus special tea and coffee. Destiny was a reasonable server though we had a hard time keeping everyone in water and one meal came out 10 minutes after all the others :(. Kind of loud on Sunday early afternoon, but good energy. We used the Online Waitlist and it worked fine for us. We're all hoping for a return visit soon as one of our group was missing due to illness. Definitely a great addition to the Westcott scene! read more

Okay I've been here many times and I have to post another review because the food has actually gotten better the more I come back here. The chicken and waffles is hands down the best chicken and waffles I've ever had. The chicken is perfectly crispy, the waffle and gravy came out piping hot. The loaded home fries are a MUST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!! Add fried onions and you won't be dissapointed. We also got the lobster Benedict (it was eh). On mondays they have cheap mimosas. We also got the French toast latte it was deliiiishhhh. It's more of a college / gen z type crowd and they play good music (90s , r&b, etc). Go here ! read more

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Came here in a Sunday morning- it was packed. Our wait time was a little bit longer than guesstimated. The staff were all very friendly making sure we could get to the menu on our phone. We all chose what we wanted while waiting for a table. Our waitress took our order right away and even gave suggestions. Coffee was brewed well and hot when it came to the table. We asked for waters all around and they came by to refill multiple times. Food came out hot and delicious. Ambiance in the restaurant wasn't too bad, the place was packed but you could hear your party well. Tables are close enough you can chat to those next to you if you are interested in what they ordered. Will definitely be coming back for more eggs Benny flights- the Wescott California is just the best. read more

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Got the Nashville chicken tenders with mac & cheese, Ummm... tender or nuggets,?!? You be the judge.... Max and chesse is more like a soup.... Paid 20 for this lmao... kinda sad because the breakfast is so good.... Very dispointes read more

Rise N Shine - So bland - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Overrated. Not worth the drive or wait. Drove about 30 minutes to have brunch for sister's birthday. The place was packed. The acoustics were so bad and the place was so loud that we couldn't even speak to the person across the booth from us. Our party was 8 (not small, but not huge) and the food did not come out together so we had to choose to wait and eat cold food or finish our meal before the birthday girl even got hers. Her eggs Beni came out hard. The waitress was very sweet and asked for them to be made again (since it was her birthday) so the cook made them completely raw, like dangerous to eat without food poisoning. The rest of the meals were good, but not worth the hassle. The drinks were amazing. The waitress was wonderful and we felt so bad for her because of all the cook mess ups. She cried when she saw that we gave her a great tip. read more

Delicious food & fun atmosphere! The service was phenomenal! We had questions on what we could get with some of the items, including the Benedict flight, and the waitress was super helpful. The coffee was hot n tasty and the food came out perfectly. All in all, I would 100% recommend coming here for a modern take on diner food. read more

Rise N Shine - Nashville Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Food was not bad and the environment was cute. I like the waiting system where you can see how many tables ahead etc and they let you join wait list by phone. However, the service was slow and there's no AC. We waited for 30 mins after we sat down to get water, and we were sweating the entire meal. Food also took 40-45mins to come after we ordered, while the restaurant wasn't that busy with several empty tables around us. Overall 3/5 and will come back if the service can get faster/better. Like the cute menu and photos were very helpful next to almost every item on the menu read more

its so nicely decorated inside! a long wait for food though. me and my mom came here together... just us 2, on a thursday, and the wait for our food and drinks were an hour! i dont mind though. the taste of the food was delicious. i got this epic reeses milkshake and reeses pancakes. delicious and very sweet lol. i recommend getting some water if you order some sweet food!! read more

Rise N Shine - Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes Reeses Peanut Butter Milkshake Sausage Links - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Rise and shine is the place to go for breakfast that not only looks good but tastes just as good! I love eggs benedict so when I saw that they offered an eggs benny flight, I was sold! It was fabulous and packed with flavor! Eggs were cooked perfectly! The "sushi" roll was ok but heavy on the pancake part. The chicken and waffles and pancakes are my kids' go to and are well loved favorites! One big downside is the wait time. I called ahead and arrived on time but didn't get seated for another hour! A little hectic but worth it, come early! read more

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If I could rate this place lower, I absolutely would. I understand they don't take reservations, but they specifically told me to call the morning of for a same-day reservation. So I woke up at *7 AM just to make sure I got one. I show up at the scheduled time, and they tell me "just 5 minutes." Fine, no problem. But ALMOST 45 MINUTES LATER, we're finally seated. And for what? A table so tiny that my chest is practically on top of it. There's no space for anything. We order lattes, expecting them to come out before the food--you know, like in every normal restaurant-- but nope, they don't arrive until our food does. At that point, the table is so cluttered with plates that there's no room for them. We had even asked in advance to get the lattes early, and they still didn't bring them. By the time I got mine, it didn't even go with my meal, so I barely drank it. Not that it mattered, because the latte was absolutely terrible anyway. Thankfully, I went to Recess Coffee after to make up for that disaster. And the service? Absolutely awful. The waitress never checked on our table. I have health issues and need water, and every time I tried to get her attention, she zoomed past us like we didn't exist. I shouldn't have to feel like I'm begging for basic service. Then there's the ketchup situation--TWENTY MINUTES just for ketchup? Are you serious? I don't think I'm high maintenance, but expecting decent service and basic attention at a restaurant is not asking for much. This was hands down the worst dining experience I've ever had. To top it all off, we were there to celebrate a birthday. Not that I expect them to do anything special, but they told us they ran out of the cake they normally serve and then, after we had already paid, they offered us a drink half-off. If they were going to offer that, they should have told us BEFORE we paid. What a joke. read more

I would never go anywhere else in Syracuse. The best food and service with an ...... #1 amazing atmosphere !! read more

I will start as I always do by saying that I don't give out five stars unless I am really blown away. Get out the trumpets as I am giving out five stars. This place just keeps getting better and better. Food choices have changed a little before the better. They just keep adding more and more delicious things. I have the seafood Benny and it was awesome! We also had a giant Mamosa that was almost as tall as my fiancé. The service was exceptional even though the place is packed. If you want to eat here make sure you make a reservation or be ready to wait at least on the weekends. I am really looking forward to the outdoor seating opening back up. This is probably my favorite place to eat in All of Syracuse. So if you have not eaten here yet I don't know what you're waiting for So hurry up. read more

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besides the hour wait to even sit down, the hour wait to get our food that came out cold, and pay $100 for cold diner food was the first and last time we will go there. read more

I've visited this place in Syracuse New York which was an amazing experience. I love their different mimosas, they have a variety of flavors of mimosas, the staff was really nice and welcoming! I had the Benny flight which was 3 different egg Benedict's. Not mention that Monday's the Mimosas is buy one get one free. If you are ever in Syracuse NY, definitely give this place a visit. read more

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OMG. Top tier breakfast served here. Always a pleasurable experience. Check out these delectable selections! Two sodas, a coffee, and a Unique beverage selection to start was a...... French Press French Toast Latte Chocolate, Hazelnut & French Toast blended with your choice of milk & a double shot of espresso. We started out to share as an "app" for breakfast the pierogis.... Haha who does that? ‍ Tin Can Breakfast Pierogis....... Lightly Seasoned and Sautéed Mini Pierogis Topped with Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Nacho Cheese Sauce and Frizzled Onions in a Towering Tin Can. Main breakfast selections were..... (1). Chorizo & Cotija Omelette..... Crumbled Chorizo Sausage, Avocado-Corn Salsa, Cheddar Cheese in our Large, Fluffy Omelette, Finished with Fresh Avocado, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro, Salsa and Served with your choice of Signature Homefries or Field Greens & choice of Toast. (2). Westcott California Benny...... Two Poached Eggs, Fried Green Tomatoes, Red Tomatoes, and Sliced Avocado. Served on a Griddled Buttery Croissant and Topped with Hollandaise Sauce (3). Eggs Benny Flight.... Choose Three; Pastrami Smoked Salmon, Grilled Shimp Po' Boy, Westcott California, Irish Benny, or Smoked Brisket. ( One ordered brisket, and the other had the Irish ) All 4 meals, an app, and the beverages with tip was $160. It was at least 2 meals worth of food each. It sounds like a lot looking at the price. But it was well with it! Our waitress was friendly and very attentive. Easily top 5 spot for breakfast in the Cuse area. A must try! Check em out! read more

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I love this spot for breakfast. You can make reservations, or they have counter seats available. My whole family fit at the counter, when they had a 2 hour wait. The servers are friendly and nice. And, we loved all of the food we ordered. I love their drinks, coffee and omelettes. They also have an array of desserts and pastries that you can order as well. I can't wait to come back here. read more

Assumed it would not be busy at 9:45am on a Tuesday morning. Wrong. Our party of four arrived and we had a 30 minute wait. Note to self: next time get on the wait list. In any case, after strolling around the neighborhood on a chilly, but sunny day, we got our table with a perfect view of the entire restaurant. Server was great, service was slow. Luckily, we were in no rush. All the food was excellent and filling. I highly recommend the Irish Benny if you like corned beef hash. Also of note was the ham in the Monte Christo Benny. Side note: Someone was seated at the bar and it was their birthday. All the servers clapped and sang a song. How very old school. :) read more

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Fun place for brunch. Many different drink options (mimosas, lattes, milkshakes, hot chocolate, juice). Service has always been good. Downside: during the summer months, sitting outside is unenjoyable due to the amount of bees. read more

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I come here every year for my birthday and they never disappoint. All 3 of us got different kinds of egg Benedict's and none of us were disappointed. My sister and mother had the dirty caramel latte which smelled and looked wonderful. I had the lifesaver cocktail (my summer favorite), the mimosa flight, and they surprised me with a cupcake martini! The wait to even get into this place is absolutely insane but the service is incredibly friendly and the food is amazing. read more

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This place boasts one of the best and most diverse brunch menus I have EVER seen. It also has an array of tasty beverage options (including mimosa and coffee FLIGHTS). On the weekends they also have awesome DJs setting a very festive ambiance. And both the hosts and waiters are very knowledgeable and accommodating. I will be traveling from NYC to Syracuse again and will ALWAYS visit Rise n Shine diner whenever I do! read more

Rise N Shine - Tasty PB alcoholic shake! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Rise n Shine diner is so hip and trendy right now - I called to get on the waitlist at 9:30am on a Sunday and didn't get seated till 2pm. And when I arrived, boy oh boy this place was busy. Everything on the menu is photo/insta-worthy, I think it's kinda their thing. They have pretty much everything on their menu ranging from seafood eggs benedict, a pancake sampler, shakshuka, breakfast mac and cheese, chicken and waffles, French toast, etc. For drinks, they have mimosa flights, spiked hot chocolate, marshmallow gingerbread drinks, humongous bloody marys, etc. I had a really hard time picking my food but I settled for the "Big Daddy Pancake Wrap". The big daddy pancake wrap was a HUGE (and I really mean huge) breakfast burrito with eggs, home fries, bacon, and cheese inside - but instead of the outside being a tortilla, it was wrapped in a HUGE pancake. To say the least, this could definitely be split between two people. My friend had a chicken and waffles and was satisfied but not impressed, another friend had the shakshuka and thought it was average and a little small. Overall - I think I "won" the food. The drink I picked was the spiked peppermint hot chocolate. It came it a cute mug drenched in chocolate with lots of marshmallows inside and peppermint on top. The drink was very cute, very sweet, but ended up being kind of small. The whole cup was filled with marshmallows and there wasn't a whole lot of drink inside. read more

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Food is wonderful. The menu is very large and will take some time to figure out your order. I'm taking a star away because of it. However the food and hot chocolate are unbelievable. The service is incredible and the ambiance is perfect. read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon and had a blast! Pros: - There is definitely a wait but it wasn't too bad (~15 min) since we didn't get on the waitlist ahead of time. They text you so you're able to roam around before heading back. - Love the atmosphere and playlist they had! - Favorite dish was definitely the Tin Can Breakfast Pierogis! Will come back just for this! - Tried the Peppermint Hot Chocolate and it is large enough to share between two - The Waffled Brioche Mac & Cheese Sandwich with Roasted Tomato Soup and Cinnamon Roll Pancakes were also delicious! Portion sizes are large so had leftovers, which was great. - Waitress was extremely attentive and nice - Around six parking spots in front of diner Cons: - None! read more

Rise N Shine - Tin Can Breakfast Pierogis - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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The food and mimosa hit the spot. The ambiance was also great my veggie omelette was tasty and fluffy. read more

Rise N Shine - The Veggie Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Saw a write up on the Utica Restaurant Review page and the food looked amazing though when I looked it was not local but out in Syracuse. Was out in Syracuse today and Rise N Shine did not disappoint. Would recommend calling ahead as weekend brunch is very busy. We waited well over an hour but the text app which gives you info on your place in line was helpful and allowed us to do other things while waiting. Restaurant is located in a cute trendy area that I never knew was there despite working out in that area several years ago. Also, would recommend checking out menu prior to.... So many great choices was difficult to get through menu and make a decision. Was impressed by all the choices. Restaurant had a DJ during Brunch and offered outdoor courtyard and indoor seating. Though would caution those allergic to bees as there were a large number of bees both inside and outdoors. Now onto the food.... So many great choices. Items were different and delicious and would love to try some of their colorful and playful adult drinks. Loved the food and would highly recommend this trendy place. Looking forward to going out to Syracuse over the weekend so I can try another item. read more

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OMG! Call ahead, this place isn't very big and it definitely draws a crowd. Just look at the photos and you'll know everything you need to know about this place. The food is as good, if not better, than it looks. It's worth the wait, so be prepared!! read more

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The ambiance of the restaurant was very cute and the booths are very private. The food was fine, but overall very overpriced. Normally an entree at a breakfast restaurant comes with potatoes or even just toast, but almost everything on the menu just comes by itself and you have to pay an additional 10 bucks for a side. If I came again, it would be for the drinks which looked amazing. read more

Rise N Shine - Cinnamon Swirl French Toast and Our Famous Home Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Parking is tight and can seem impossible but once you're seated inside you forget that you struggled because the customer service and food are top tier. Make sure you join the waitlist to minimize your wait time! A friend and I took our kids for Saturday brunch and everything was delicious and came out quick & hot. The mimosa flight was tasty and the kids enjoyed their lemonade flight. The DJ was on point with the music. They offer mini squirt guns filled with a shot that goes with your alcohol beverage. Our server was sweet enough to give my daughter an empty one for her to take home. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Rise N Shine - Hot and Honey Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Rode into Syracuse for a Metallica weekend, left with an amazing breakfast served by the most awesome Giustina! Frittata was just on point full of meats , veggies and potatoes. California Eggs Benedict for my son by all reports also tasty. Great crew. Good vibes. Keep doing what you do and doing it right! read more

Rise N Shine - The menu is epic! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

First time coming here and will definitely be back! I love that you can add yourself to the waitlist prior to getting to the restaurant to save time just standing around waiting. The restaurant itself is adorable, menu was amazing! So many different options and new things to try. read more

Rise N Shine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Food was decent but they have unique pancakes & milkshakes flight! Very busy so expect long waiting time if you go for lunch but worth to try in my opinion! read more

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I can understand why Rise N Shine is so popular -- it's basically they instagram destination of diners! The food looks so good, it's almost like you eat it twice -- once with your eyes, and once with your stomach. So why four stars? The eggs Benedict flight that I got took a long time to come out, and when it did, the food was lukewarm, and some of part of it cold. If you've ever had cold eggs, you know how unappealing that can be. Luckily, our server was super nice and went back immediately to the kitchen to have them remake my meal. It was definitely an experience, but I'm still on the fence about whether I want to make a trip back given how long the wait time is for a table (if you don't call the moment they open to place your name down, you get the really unfavorable slots, like 3pm...), and how the food came out cold. read more

Have been here a few times and each time the food and drinks are phenomenal!! My friend and I split the pancake and eggs Benny flights and it was so much food, we took some to go. The reason for 4 stars is due to the wait times. This restaurant is always packed for brunch which we had anticipated. However, the gentleman told us 45-50 min wait so we waited and it ended up being about 85 min! We were a party of 2, so they kept taking larger parties ahead of us to fit in the larger tables. And some tables were there hours. If a restaurant is that consistently busy, they should cap seating times. read more

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Note there is an EXTREMELY long wait but we had a great time! We put ourselves on the wait list for this Saturday at 8:30am and we're seated at 1pm so it worked out as a great lunch! Their online wait-list is awesome and would highly recommend but you need to be willing to have the whole day available. We got plenty of things off the menu! Everything is photo-worthy! Love their variety of drinks and the prices were extremely reasonable. My food came kinda late in comparison to my group so they were done by the time I started but staff was very kind about this. We really enjoyed everything we had from the tin can pierogies (which I would have preferred less nacho cheese) and the mimosa was very good. The flight of pancakes was so cute but definitely needed more toppings on all of them or in between the layers. They had a small lot that you can park in! There was indoor and outdoor seating. Staff was friendly. read more

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The food is as delicious as. They have great options and everything looks delicious . Love the breakfast shots too

I visited Rise N Shine on my first trip to Syracuse, and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. When we walked in, we were told there would be a 1.5-hour wait for a party of two, which we were prepared for. To pass the time, we went to Recess Coffee around the corner. After receiving a text that our table was ready, we returned to the restaurant--only to wait another 35 minutes before actually getting seated. Once we finally got a table, our server took a while to even acknowledge us, and the wait for our food was also long and frustrating. While the restaurant is aesthetically cute, the service does not make it worth the wait. If you're visiting Syracuse and have plans for the day, I wouldn't recommend dining here unless you're willing to spend a large chunk of time just waiting. read more

The restaurant overall has a very fun and bright ambiance. The cocktails, especially the mimosas are delicious. The last two times I've visited I've been underwhelmed by the food. The breakfast nachos were not original tortillas, more like pita which was disappointing. The eggs Benedict tends to come in smaller portions for their price. I highly recommend a visits here for breakfast cocktails with friends. read more

Rise N Shine - Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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This place is worth the drive. Awesome, unique, memorable food. We split the massive Cheesy Pork Carnita Breakfast Nachos. That's right--Nachos for breakfast. Everything but the kitchen sink, but all the flavors come together. Julia was our superior waitress on the lovely outdoor patio. Try it, you'll love it! read more

Went to celebrate my 9th year anniversary with my husband and decided to go and have brunch. The food was spectacular and beautifully presented! We went early morning, which made the service great and we were able to enjoy our meal without it being super busy! We enjoyed every second of it. The music and decor made the place very inviting! read more

Rise N Shine - Coffee flight and mimosa flight!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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