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Breakfast Spot and Donut Shop$$$$
Durham
"Try the maple bacon bar, highly recommended!"(5 Tips)
"Amazing chicken biscuit and tons of other things I want to try."(12 Tips)
"Also, must try the cronies!!"(6 Tips)
"Biscuit sandwiches and donuts are so excellent"(3 Tips)
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Aditya BasuAugust 12, 2014The specials keep changing, but if you find the creme brulee donut it is excellent. Also don't hesitate to give some of the weirder flavors a try. The pineapple basil donut was surprisingly good.Upvote1Downvote
And on the 8th day, God said add a fried egg to any biscuit for complete and utter deliciousness. On the 9th God ate their Chocolate Chocolate Doughnut and immediately God created Heaven. AmazeballsUpvote14Downvote- Channing McAdamsJanuary 19, 2013The wait has gotten much better since they have found their rhythm. I got in and out with chicken biscuits in less than five minutes. Try a BLT biscuit with Mayo for a change if pace. Amazing!Upvote2Downvote
Their maple bacon bar is uniquely amazing! Everything here is good. Very popular, so plan to take a number and wait in the morning / on weekends, even if you order just a donut or two.UpvoteDownvote
It's always so difficult to decide whether to get a biscuit or a donut. When I can't choose, I get both! Definitely try the fried chicken biscuit though, it's amazing.Upvote1Downvote
Roy WilliamsFebruary 13, 2013Soooooo Good!! This place is the Bomb!! If u don't know about then ur simply missing out!!
Upvote6Downvote- Cronies. Pre order 2 dozen ahead of time and share with friends. This way you'll never run into the problem of the store selling out early!
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Charles StricklandDecember 15, 2014The Maple Bacon Bar is the best!! A donut and bacon, need I say more!Upvote1Downvote
Justin WeberJune 16, 2013The apple fritters are as big as your head and totally awesome. Just don't expect to be able to eat anything else you'll be so full. Great for sharing.UpvoteDownvote
Michael CoxApril 4, 2015Ridiculously delicious donuts and breakfast biscuit sandwiches. My buddy Jo and I basically got one of everything.
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Mike JonesAugust 7, 2014Fried chicken biscuit? Yes. Make that happen. It's brined, fried, and so, so juicy.
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Alex SongJune 15, 2013Try the vegetarian omelette biscuit for a slightly healthier option. It's got goat cheese, spinach, and tomatoes.
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trish eMarch 25, 2013chicken biscuit with runny egg. SOOOOOO GOOOOD. creme brulee donut is good too, but the BISCUIT is really where it is at. i die.Upvote2Downvote
Percy DinozoDecember 26, 2013Maple Bacon Bar, Cronie, Creme Brûlée donut, ham biscuit...mmmmm all good
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Biscuits are amazing. Try whatever is on special or country ham with jelly. Southern momma approved!UpvoteDownvote- Justin WeberJune 16, 2013For now, Rise is best as a 1-2pm treat on the weekends. Food is still fresh, but the line is gone. Some special items may have run out by then, but the standards are still available.Upvote2Downvote
Tiffany RussJuly 26, 2013Get the pig in the blanket without the pig. It's just a spicy jalapeno-cheese biscuit. It's something you can't get anywhere else!UpvoteDownvote
Jason BaxterSeptember 8, 2014Sausage biscuit made with local sausage. All the doughnuts are great. Pet friendly outdoor seating.Upvote2Downvote
Pretty much anything you can order is a win at the concept restaurant. Don't forget your pimento cheese!Upvote4Downvote
All the donuts we have tried have been very good. The lamb biscuit was incredible.UpvoteDownvote
Billy HenehanJuly 7, 2013Go off-menu and order a biscuit with fried chicken, bacon & pimento. Trust me.
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Sausage biscuit is fantastic, especially with the Vermont White Cheddar. Be sure to clarify your order though.UpvoteDownvote
Everything I've tried here has been excellent. The donut selection rotates.UpvoteDownvote- Channing McAdamsDecember 2, 2012Amazing chicken biscuit and tons of other things I want to try. Lemon bomb donut was great too.UpvoteDownvote
Jameson StaplesMarch 15, 2016For those of you who hate the line they have a self-service kiosk to the left as you walk in. Your welcome!UpvoteDownvote
Amy RobertsonDecember 7, 2015Yummmmmm biscuits! Donuts are fine, biscuits are amazing on a breakfast sandwichUpvoteDownvote
Creme brûlée donut and fake bacon are fantastic. I haven't had a thing here I didn't love.UpvoteDownvote
Carrie JohnsonOctober 5, 2015I would like to go here but wit no car it is hard to get there but i will go and they have chicken . can someone tell me r they open on the weekends ?UpvoteDownvote
Mesa PivirottoJanuary 8, 2013Best chicken biscuit I've ever had! Get it with a fried egg and local cheese. It's life changing.Upvote1Downvote- Great specials. Try the maple bacon bar, highly recommended!
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William AndersonApril 18, 2014Great breakfast! Biscuits are fantastic and light. Bacon is great!UpvoteDownvote
Chicken biscuit and potato hash cakes are truly amazing. It's worth the wait.Upvote1Downvote
Steven HodgesOctober 13, 2013Outstanding biscuits and doughnuts! There's a reason there is a line out the door.UpvoteDownvote
Katie SmithDecember 1, 2012Just saw this place was open. Crazy packed. Get a ticket but get in line. Your tickets really don't matter. They ran out of all kinds of donuts by 8:45. They open at 7am.UpvoteDownvote- Kathy HiteMay 4, 2015Egg & Cheese Biscuit with Vermont cheddar and runny egg...delicious.Upvote2Downvote
VallyriNovember 8, 2021They are filling but a bit expensive. Come early on weekends, the wait can get long and they run out of thingsUpvoteDownvote
Chris SlaughterAugust 24, 2013Just had my first bacon, egg and cheese biscuit at Rise...Awesome! Will be back!Upvote1Downvote- Dwight KSeptember 26, 2013Good quality and priced to match. I'd still like to find a budget donuttery in Durham.UpvoteDownvote
Rebecca WhittleseyJanuary 4, 2013Delicious. Too bad they gave me the wrong donut. Oh and forgot my bacon, which the had charged $2 for. ThanksUpvoteDownvote
- Country ham and egg biscuit is PHENOMENAL. Also, must try the cronies!!Upvote1Downvote
MMFebruary 26, 2014closes at 2pm - even if customer's hand is on door, and they charge $0.54 for water. booo! I consider Rise the Lilly's pizza of doughnuts: superior taste w rough edges - either you get it or get mad.UpvoteDownvote
Stephanie ClarkFebruary 2, 2013Get a ticket and move toward the back to read the menu collection from past chef jobs.Upvote3Downvote
Hasti MMarch 12, 2013Absolutely delicious chocolate chocolate cake donut & really awesome service!UpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
(919) 248-2992
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
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