Well, between the Cheerwine logos everywhere, the Tar Heels reference in the wifi password, and the various breakfast sandwiches named for Carolina towns, someone who created this restaurant is clearly from North Carolina. And they clearly know Southern style biscuits. I had a delicious cheddar green Chile "biscuit of the day" with a side of the tastiest sausage gravy I have ever eaten, and an orange juice. My husband had the Greensboro (biscuit with ham); being from the South originally, he has eaten many biscuits and heartily approved. Staff was friendly and kept up with the Saturday morning crowd. My only complaint was how chilly it was in the restaurant! The metal chairs were freezing against my bare legs. Overall, try Rise and Shine for a satisfying start for the day. read more

2nd time this year. I was surprised that the food choices and prices were the same, but coffee & not coffee increased by almost $1 each. They were very busy on this cool (58F) morning. The patio was full. I got the biscuit of the day (green chile with goat cheese) with bacon, scrambled egg and cheese. Lots of crisp bacon and maybe more than one egg with american cheese. Their biscuits are square shaped. I added the Pablo's Danger Monkey drip coffee. Still free refills. They have 2 gender free restrooms which were clean. read more

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Great for biscuits with their regular flavors and biscuit of the day. Light and layered with good flavor. The gravy was flavorful and creamy. I would pass on the lackluster sausage patty however since it was thin and overcooked which made it tough and chewy. Luckily the gravy compensated for it. Overall...good food. read more

This was my best experience here yet! Needed a quick breakfast and went for a bacon, egg, and cheese on the biscuit of the day which was a malt vinegar and sea salt biscuit. Despite a few people being in line before I ordered, this came out quickly and the flavor of this biscuit was delicious. The staff here are consistently quick and this is a great grab and go spot! read more

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The inside is cozy and often busy on a weekend. Came here a couple of times for a breakfast biscuit. It fills us up. Every time I've gotten the biscuit of the day, it's been awesome! I definitely think it's a little upgrade and worth it. My usual is turkey with the Boone, but I've also tried the Chapel Hill. The service is pretty fast and I appreciate being able to get in and out! read more

Rise & Shine - Boone with turkey - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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! read more

Rise & Shine - Chapel Hill with cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. read more

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Maple syrup biscuit with fried chicken strip was good. I wish there was more chicken. The biscuit was really yummy and not too dry, but very sticky. The coffee was nothing spectacular. Internet was really bad, I couldn't enjoy my food and work. Had to eat and then leave to find a better wifi spot. read more

Another yummy breakfast -egg and cheese biscuit. This picture does not do it justice. read more

Rise & Shine - Another yummy breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fabulous biscuit spot. On our last visit to Denver, this was our go to breakfast spot. We had a variety of items - biscuit sandwiches, biscuit of the day, hash brown, cinnamon roll, latte, etc. Prices were quite reasonable, staff was friendly, service was efficient, and establishment was clean, warm and inviting. This is a great place to grab a simple but delightful breakfast. read more

This time I got the turkey biscuit (not a fan), the chicken biscuit (chicken was good but we felt it needed sauce or cheese to add more flavor, and 2 Raleigh's (not as good as I remember but still the best one) I bought 4 for 2 people. 3 would have been perfect. 2 per person was a lot. They made a flat white coffee ($4) which I thought was tasty. Partner said it was okay Only one staff employee working cash register and coffee so a bit of a wait read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Great Biscuit place!!! Walking in the spot was very welcoming. Felt like a lovely neighborhood cafe. We ordered BEC on a biscuit + the cinnamon roll biscuit just for fun. The sandwiches were awesome! Loved the biscuit that it was on. Flakey and buttery with a little crisp on the outside. The cinnamon roll biscuit was also very fun and delicious. Dipped it in some frosting and yup! Fantastic! With 2 caps. It was great. We will be back. read more

I absolutely love this place. Biscuits are delicious, service is quick and the prices are great! Any time I'm craving a NC-style breakfast, this is where I come. I like the different biscuits they have each day, so tend to stick to the specials. Love how salty the hash browns are! read more

Great place to grab a quick bite or sit and hangout. Service is quick. Depends on the day and who's at the register on whether service is good or they are just having a bad day. (They're allowed to I guess) I choose to over look that because the homemade biscuits and sandwiches are dang good. Coffee is also equally amazing. I typically order the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit sandwich and whatever the biscuit of the day is. Love coming here whenever I'm in town. read more

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. read more

Rise & Shine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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one of my favorite spots for a breakfast, both to go or sit down! featuring a "biscuit of the day" on rotation, there's always something new. i almost always go with the classic biscuit with egg cheese and sausage! i love the building, very unique and fun! high ceilings and fun window seating. not all that interesting of a view but a good spot to catch up a friend. read more

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! read more

Rise & Shine - Goldsboro + egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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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! read more

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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. read more

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I placed a large-ish order for my office from Rise and Shine, and I'm thrilled! The sandwiches were fresh, well packaged, and seriously delicious! Biscuits are flakey and buttery, not dry at all. I look forward to returning to sit and eat, but this will continue to be in my office catering rotation. read more

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! read more

Rise & Shine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Very popular and solid breakfast biscuit place in Denver. There's a chain so I believe they're both probably very similar. Very crowded in the mornings (particularly on the weekends), but they seem to run through the line pretty quickly. Food is solid - everything is biscuit centered, and is good. Hash browns are very tasty. Prices are a little on the higher side but still reasonable. Coffee drinks are solid. Staff is super friendly and great. Plenty of seating if you're looking to grab a bite w/ friends before heading out. Definitely good coffeeshop vibe ambiance. read more

Absolutely love this place. Been coming here for 3+ yrs and it never disappoints. Food is impeccable daily flavors for biscuits and gotta try their cinnamon role. Service is amazing, Claudia helped us today and was nothing short of delightful. Ambiance is comfy coffee vibes read more

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Definitely would recommend this!! The atmosphere is very good and it's pretty quiet, so it'd be a good place to study or get work done. I got a Charlotte biscuit sandwich (basically a BLT on a biscuit) and it was So Delicious. As soon as I finished I felt sad bc I wanted more. The workers are also all super nice!! Very glad my friend brought me here. read more

Rise & Shine - Charlotte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here around 11:15am on a Sunday. Order at the counter, line of about 7 ppl, got busier towards noon. Ordered two breakfast biscuit sandwiches, one with daily special biscuit and one regular biscuit, and two hot chocolates. Food came out very quickly which was nice, lots of self seating space. Free parallel street parking, street can be busy First the Hot chocolate: was sadly neither hot nor very chocolatey, like drinking microwaved milk with a hint of chocolate. Would skip Biscuit of day manchego green onion, this was pretty good, personally thought it tasted better and bigger in size than the regular biscuit. Biscuit sandwich w egg, cheese, and bacon comes out to about $8. Egg cooked very well. Overall like the concept of this place, the biscuits are good but not the best or anything. Would lean towards giving this place a 3.5 but giving 4 stars bc it's not a 3 star quality read more

I've been going to Rise & Shine since they were operating out of "Basil Doc Pizza" in the highlands. I just recently dropped into the Penn St location and they're STILL serving up the same biscuits I fell in love with all those years ago. This place is very consistent. Word of advice, don't sleep on the biscuit of the day, you won't be disappointed! read more

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

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Denver! Their menu is great but I always go for the build your own sandwich on a biscuit. The prices are good and you have to try the hashbrown on the side (or add it to your sandwich). There is usually a line, and sometimes out the door, but I don't mind waiting. The staff is super friendly here as well! read more

Friendly service Biscuits were really mediocre - ordered sweet biscuit and savory biscuit, both very mediocre read more

Rise & Shine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Favorite place for a breakfast sandwich! Highly recommend. Just went there and ordered a sausage egg and cheese, but there was no cheese:( Still will come back tho, read more

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Great, quick and fast. Being in Denver on a Saturday, I was expecting to wait but nope! Only a few minutes. It is an order first place which is great. The biscuits were amazing and they even have McDonalds style hashbrowns! read more

I got their biscuit of the day (which was parmesan and black pepper) with bacon, eggs, cheese and gravy on the side. It might have just been my batch but I felt like the biscuits, although super flavorful, were a bit texturally off. It didn't have enough height so it was very oily and kind of dense. The eggs however were super fluffy and seasoned well. I just wish they melted the cheese a bit more because it was a bit odd that that was the only ingredient still cold when the other items were warmed through. read more

Rise & Shine - BEC Parm and Black Pepper Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm not big on biscuits, so I've been walking by this neighborhood spot for almost a year. Finally decided to try it. The Charlotte: bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on today's biscuit of the day (Beer!) was real good! Bacon was a tad overdone and crumbly for me, but all-in-all, great 'sandwich'. Friendly, fast service. Place was hoppin' for 9:20am. Guess I like biscuits now! read more

Rise & Shine - Charlotte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Been to other location that was pretty good. Tried this location the other day and wow it was brutal. Prolly the worst biscuit of my life. It was over cooked crispy on the outside and doughy inside. I have no idea how they have such good reviews. Gave it 2 stars cause the girl at the register was so sweet. All I can say is it's a trap, turn back! read more

Quick, delicious, and affordable! We got the biscuit of the day (herbed goat cheese) with egg and cheese. The biscuit sandwiches are not very filling but that gives you room for a cinnamon roll biscuit! All the biscuits are delicious. As a vegetarian, the gravy wasn't for me, but my husband enjoyed it. The staff were friendly and the space is like a cafe with hardwood floors and art on the walls. read more

I took my own advice and ordered the country ham biscuit and added an egg this morning. Cheese could be a nice addition but I didn't miss it. There is a considerable amount of fat in the biscuit already. The biscuit was so fresh. This might be my new favorite. Some Texas Pete took it to another level. Service was excellent, as always. read more

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

I had high expectations given there is an insanely steady stream of folks lining up to eat here so obviously it's really popular. Unfortunately, I found it a bit of a letdown. Not bad just thought they would blow me away. The line moved pretty quickly and food came out in a reasonable amount of time. They have a decent amount of tables for dining in but they pack everything in disposable bags, which seems kind of wasteful and deters from the experience of eating in. I ordered a small coffee, hash brown and chicken biscuit with side of gravy. The coffee was tiny, I think 10 ounces, maybe. The portion sizes of the chicken biscuit and gravy were also small. Gravy was $2.75 and served in a tiny sauce cup. The chicken also was overly peppery and not made to my taste. The one thing I did love was the hash brown. It was formed similar to what you get at McDonald's but much less greasy. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here but if I did I might stick with just biscuits and jam instead of sandwiches/ a full blown meal. That seems to be their specialty. read more

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