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Rising Sun Cafe

4.2 (198 reviews)
Closed • 7:45 am - 3:00 pm
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haven't even gotten the food yet but i'm eating brunch here with my mom. got the mimosa flight. anyways whatever who cares. the waiter is so handsome. he has a mustache and beard and kind eyes. idk his name. but if you are gay and want to get married eventually let me know i think its love at first sight probs only on my end tho. my instagram is wyattguidryy. i can cook you a better poached egg than the one you gave us but i dont hold it against you i know its not your fault.

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Miguel R.

I don't even know where to begin with this review. I walked in and noticed that all the tables were dirty. There was just 1 table sitting and a sign that said seat yourself. I decided the counter since tables were dirty. Shortly after several tables walked in and people were told find a clean table. I will say that it appeared as though only 1 person was serving everyone because the other staff member was more back room and also not pleasant. you could tell the server was having a day. But after witnessing what the other person said to them I can understand the frustration. Even as guests began to be ignored the person who seemed to be in back responded you are going to have to wait for food and menus. No explanation no apology. So when it came to ordering as I mentioned the server seemed to have her head somewhere else. I asked about making a simple modification. I wanted sausage gravy on the side. Apparently the gravy is just gravy and sliced sausage on top. So not sausage gravy per say. Then the gravy lacked flavor. But since it's not made with the sausage no rue can be created with the flower and milk. Definitely a water based gravy. When I asked about how the haystack came since it says fried hash brown and side of potatoes I said that's a lot of potatoes can I just do sausage for the potatoes. I wasn't told that the hash brown is decoration on top and not actually as a side. Food was nothing to rave about. So with all that said. I can excuse the service and the wait but the food quality wasn't there for me to say I would come back. It was really 3 strikes Bad service Poor food quality Lack of welcoming atmosphere What's funny is the owners response to review. They say I said I don't get my sausage but I never mentioned that. Also said I got discount never happened. Said I was rude. Wasn't true I was patient the entire time. Others actually complained they had t been helped or food hadn't come out. Also Server told me the manager is picky and rude. The response proves why you should not go back. So many better options. I don't like leaving bad reviews but to many negatives here.

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Andrea B.

We really wanted to like it but sadly it wasn't very good. The coffee isn't hot, at all. Even after a refill still not hot. The iced tea either wasn't brewed today or it hadn't been stirred. We asked the waitress and she said it was brewed and not instant. This should have been our sign to leave but we went ahead and ordered food. The waitress was polite and attentive. The food had either too much seasoning or no seasoning at all. One bite of nothing but pepper on the squash/potatoes side dish. The chicken on the chicken and waffles was over fried to the point even with a fork and knife it was difficult to cut let alone chew. With so many other breakfast options near here, I would not go back.

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Kim H.

I have had the French toast multiple times and it is absolutely delicious! There's an option to even make your waffles and French toast crispy. I've also had the steak and eggs, blueberry pancakes, and multiple burgers. The environment is wonderful. There is beautiful art all over the walls and the music is very calm. The service is amazing! They are very welcoming and intentional about checking in on us. The owner even comes to visit tables often. I love this place and would come back again and again!

Shrimp and Grits

We had high hopes for this place , the ambiance was chill , the menu looked like it would be appetizing but the food did not reciprocate. We really did try hard to give it our food a chance. The service was fine, but the food was just not good. My shrimp grits was floating in oil that they claim was butter and it was not. I got a stomach ache after a few bites and I stopped eating it, it was supposed to be Cajun and blackened, and it was not. It was a different flavor than the shrimp and grits that I'm used to and it did not come with cheese they charge you almost 2 dollars extra for cheese. (which it didn't help the food anyway). My husband got a breakfast veggie burrito and that was fine but also a little watery , the salsa that they originally brought was fermented and spoiled, and the Manager tried to argue us down about , stating that we just didn't like it, but in fact, it was actually spoiled because when he brought us another cup, that one did not taste spoiled. The manager did OK. He did try to rectify the issue, but he was definitely a little argumentative and he was definitely gaslighting us. We had high hopes for the ube coffee but unfortunately, it was also disappointing. It tastes very burnt, but the texture was nice and frothy. and lastly, the orange juice that we originally ordered was definitely Sunny delight not orange juice at all and for a small café we expected it to be fresh squeeze orange juice or just a higher quality of orange juice especially for $4 a cup. At the end of the day, we did give it a chance and they just ended up taking care of the bill after we did offer to pay for some of it, but it just was not worth $40. ‍

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Kelvin A.

A warm welcome & a filling feast! Stopped in and ordered the French toast with berries, chicken & waffles, and the cinnamon pancake platter (which came with eggs and sausage) -- and let me tell you, everything hit the spot. Each dish was hearty, flavorful, and came out hot and fresh. The French toast was perfectly soft with just the right amount of sweetness from the berries. Chicken & waffles? Crispy, tender, and well-balanced. And those cinnamon pancakes? Straight-up comfort food. Beyond the food, the vibe was incredibly welcoming. The owner personally came up to our table, checked in, and made us feel genuinely appreciated. You don't always get that level of hospitality -- it stood out in the best way. If you're looking for friendly service and a satisfying, belly-filling meal, this spot delivers.

Matcha Latte

I love this place! My server, Otter, was absolutely amazing, I had this delicious Matcha Latte and it was spectacular! I love the environment and the decorations, service is always amazing :)

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the friendly and attentive staff, flavorful and fresh food, a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and specialty coffee and drinks.

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Mateo was super funny and had great service 10/10 humor he got our entire table laughing

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My server Sidney was amazing and my coffee was so delicious! 10/10 experience and will for sure be back again soon!

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Amazing spot. Great food great service! Our kids are such pickie eaters but they rated it 10 out of 10! Great job Rising Sun Cafe!

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Rising Sun Cafe gave me the MOST INCREDIBLE salted caramel cold brew. 10/10 would go back for the warm atmosphere and super kind service.

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Bella did a great jobs with our table. The coffee was good, pancakes were fluffy, and it was a good breakfast. Thanks!!

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Great food and service! Staff and new owner were very attentive! Looking forward to going back and trying the lunch menu!

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I love eating here. Lately it's been a few times a month. The staff is so nice and food is delicious.

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