Rise Durham Downtown

401 Foster St STE A, Durham
(984) 439-2220

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Build Your Own Cheddar Biscuit Cheddar Cheese Chicken Tomato Jalapenos and Pickles Add Hot Sauce
Aplewood Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit
Fried Green Tomato Biscuit
Righteous Chicken Biscuit
Fried Scrambled Runny
Egg Sausage Biscuit
Jumbo Cheddar Tots
Blueberry Biscuit
Southern Chicken
Apple Fritter

Menu

Featured items
JUMBO CHEDDAR TOTS
A fan favorite, these whopper tots are a savory, cheesy sensation. (360 cal)
BACON, EGG & CHEESE
A fried egg and American cheese stacked with crispy applewood-smoked bacon. (500 - 790 cal)
THE CHICKEN BOX
FOUR Righteous Chicken fingers served with a biscuit, a dipping sauce and choice of a side (Cheddar Tots extra). (590 - 1340 cal)
RISE SEASONED TOTS
Classic tater tots dusted with a our zesty Rise seasoning for some extra punch. (250 cal)
CHEESE GRITS
Stone ground, buttery and cheesy, they're a tasty cup of Southern bliss. (230 cal)
HOT HONEY BUTTER CHICKEN
Covered in our melted hot honey butter, is the perfect combination of chili pepper heat and golden honey sweet! (530 - 790 cal)
RIGHTEOUS CHICKEN
Where it all started. Our famous crispy, tenderized, buttermilk-brined fried chicken topped with pickles and our signature Boom Boom sauce. (550 - 810 cal)
CINNAMON BISCUIT ROLL
Our famous Rise Biscuit Dough rolled up with lots of cinnamon and drizzled glaze. (480 cal)
Coffee
16oz of hot, freshly brewed Counter Culture Coffee. Coffee is self-serve at the beverage station. (5 cal)
CHIX & GRITS
Our take on a Southern classic: sliced Righteous Chicken fingers over cheese grits, with applewood-smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese, green onion and a drizzle of Boom Boom sauce. (700 - 750 cal)
SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE
A fried egg and American cheese stacked with pork sausage. (500 - 790 cal)
WHICH CAME FIRST
The chicken or the egg? How about both! TWO Righteous Chicken tenders AND a fried egg over a biscuit and gravy. (920 - 960 cal)
SEASONED RISE FRIES
Not just any old fries, these guys are dusted with a our zesty Rise seasoning for some extra punch. (380 cal)
GLAZED BLUEBERRY BISCUIT
Our famous Rise Buttermilk Biscuit with Juicy Blueberries mixed into the dough and glazed to perfection. (400 cal)
SOUTHERN CHICKEN
Topped with our house-made, three-cheese Southern pimento cheese and applewood-smoked bacon. (580 - 880 cal)
BISCUIT BEIGNETS
Our version of beignets made with our famous Rise Buttermilk Biscuit Dough dusted in powdered sugar. (490 cal)
La Colombe Draft Latte
The first-ever Draft Latte, now in a convenient can. Experience the full taste and texture of a true cold latte, complete with a frothy layer of silky foam. Draft Latte is made with real ingredients like nutrient-rich and lactose-free milk and cold-pressed espresso. It's naturally sweet with no sugar added. Best enjoyed cold! (90 cal)
La Colombe Latte Mocha
Experience the full taste and texture of a true cold mocha latte in a can, complete with a frothy layer of silky foam. Mocha Draft Latte is made with whole, real ingredients like nutrient-rich milk, cold-pressed espresso, and real cocoa. Best enjoyed cold! (140 cal)
TREE HUGGER
Start with a fluffy, buttermilk biscuit sliced in two, and country gravy, and veggie sausage. Our VEGETARIAN version of a classic. Topped with green onion and shredded cheddar cheese. (660 - 700 cal)
CRISPY FRIED OKRA
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside with just the right amount of our signature seasoning. (300 cal)

Biscuits
BACON, EGG & CHEESE
A fried egg and American cheese stacked with crispy applewood-smoked bacon. (500 - 790 cal)
RIGHTEOUS CHICKEN
Where it all started. Our famous crispy, tenderized, buttermilk-brined fried chicken topped with pickles and our signature Boom Boom sauce. (550 - 810 cal)
SWEET COUNTRY BLUES
All-natural, country-seasoned pork sausage on a glazed blueberry biscuit. Sweet, savory and delicious! (490 - 580 cal)
HOT HONEY BUTTER CHICKEN
Covered in our melted hot honey butter, is the perfect combination of chili pepper heat and golden honey sweet! (530 - 790 cal)
COUNTRY HAM
The original Southern breakfast biscuit: nothing beats a slice of aged country ham. (250 - 540 cal)
SOUTHERN CHICKEN
Topped with our house-made, three-cheese Southern pimento cheese and applewood-smoked bacon. (580 - 880 cal)
GUACAMOLE SMASH
Southern meets South of the Border: guacamole, tomato, fried egg and Boom Boom sauce team up for the perfect VEGETARIAN feast! (500 - 790 cal)
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN
Tossed in Nashville hot sauce and topped with pickles. Whether on a bun or a biscuit, take one bite and you'll know why it's all the rage. (440 - 770 cal)
FRIED GREEN TOMATO
Crispy fried green tomato and house-made, three-cheese Southern pimento cheese. Southern, VEGGIE and delicious! (390 - 690 cal)
CHICKEN CLUB
Stacked with applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and Boom Boom sauce. A diner-inspired classic. (715 - 975 cal)
BOOM BOOM B-L-T
THREE(!) slices of applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and Boom Boom sauce. Breakfast? Lunch? Yes! (585 - 835 cal)
BUFFALO CHICKEN
Tossed in hot and tangy Buffalo sauce and topped with diced celery and blue cheese sauce. Grab plenty of napkins! (550 - 870 cal)
SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE
A fried egg and American cheese stacked with pork sausage. (500 - 790 cal)
BUTTERMILK BISCUIT PLAIN
Golden, flaky goodness just waiting to be topped with butter, honey or jelly. (380 cal)
COUNTRY HAM, EGG & CHEESE
A fried egg and American cheese stacked with country ham. (500 - 790 cal)
CHEDDAR BISCUIT PLAIN
Our classic biscuit recipe with Cheddar cheese cut in for some adding zing. (420 cal)
SAUSAGE BISCUIT
All-natural, country-seasoned pork sausage on your choice of biscuit or bun. (490 - 580 cal)
BUILD YOUR OWN BISCUIT OR SANDWICH
Build the sandwich of your dreams on your choice of biscuit or potato bun.
EGG BISCUIT
Just a fried egg on your choice of biscuit or bun. (147 - 437 cal)

Veggie Biscuits
VEGGIE SWEET COUNTRY BLUES
Our VEGGIE "Sausage" on a glazed blueberry biscuit. Sweet, savory and delicious! (490 - 580 cal)
VEGGIE SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE
A fried egg and American cheese stacked with VEGGIE "Sausage". (500 - 790 cal)
FRIED GREEN TOMATO VEGGIE
Crispy fried green tomato and house-made, three-cheese Southern pimento cheese. Southern, VEGGIE and delicious! (390 - 690 cal)
GUACAMOLE SMASH VEGGIE
Southern meets South of the Border: guacamole, tomato, fried egg and Boom Boom sauce team up for the perfect VEGETARIAN feast! (500 - 790 cal)

Boxes
CHIX & GRITS
Our take on a Southern classic: sliced Righteous Chicken fingers over cheese grits, with applewood-smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese, green onion and a drizzle of Boom Boom sauce. (700 - 750 cal)
THE CHICKEN BOX
FOUR Righteous Chicken fingers served with a biscuit, a dipping sauce and choice of a side (Cheddar Tots extra). (590 - 1340 cal)
LOADED PROTEIN BOX WITH TOTS
Seasoned RISE tots with TWO fried eggs, choice of additional protein Boom Boom sauce, Cheddar cheese and green onion. (700 - 795 cal)
LOADED PROTEIN BOX WITH GRITS
Cheddar Grits with TWO fried eggs, choice of additional protein, Boom Boom sauce, Cheddar cheese and green onion. (700 - 795 cal)
LOADED PROTEIN BOX WITH EXTRA EGG
THREE fried eggs, choice of additional protein, Boom Boom sauce, Cheddar cheese and green onion. (700 - 795 cal)
PLAIN BUTTERMILK BISCUIT
Golden, flaky goodness just waiting to be topped with butter, honey or jelly. (380 cal)
PLAIN CHEDDAR BISCUIT
Our classic biscuit recipe with Cheddar cheese cut in for some adding zing. (420 cal)

Biscuits & Gravy
TREE HUGGER
Start with a fluffy, buttermilk biscuit sliced in two, and country gravy, and veggie sausage. Our VEGETARIAN version of a classic. Topped with green onion and shredded cheddar cheese. (660 - 700 cal)
WHICH CAME FIRST
The chicken or the egg? How about both! TWO Righteous Chicken tenders AND a fried egg over a biscuit and gravy. (920 - 960 cal)
OLD SCHOOL
Start with a fluffy buttermilk biscuit sliced in two, add country gravy, and all-natural, country-seasoned pork sausage.It's Southern comfort food in a box. (500 - 790 cal)
BISCUIT & GRAVY
Our famous buttermilk biscuit smothered with country gravy topped with Cheddar cheese and green onion. (310 - 600 cal)

Sides
RISE SEASONED TOTS
Classic tater tots dusted with a our zesty Rise seasoning for some extra punch. (250 cal)
JUMBO CHEDDAR TOTS
A fan favorite, these whopper tots are a savory, cheesy sensation. (360 cal)
CRISPY FRIED OKRA
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside with just the right amount of our signature seasoning. (300 cal)
CHEESE GRITS
Stone ground, buttery and cheesy, they're a tasty cup of Southern bliss. (230 cal)
SIDE COUNTRY GRAVY
Our classic milk gravy is just waiting for you to dunk a biscuit or tots into. And it's vegetarian to boot! (120 cal)
SEASONED RISE FRIES
Not just any old fries, these guys are dusted with a our zesty Rise seasoning for some extra punch. (380 cal)
BUTTERMILK BISCUIT
Golden, flaky goodness just waiting to be topped with butter, honey or jelly. (380 cal)
CHEDDAR BISCUIT
Our classic biscuit recipe with Cheddar cheese cut in for some adding zing. (420 cal)
8oz PIMENTO CHEESE
A container of our homemade three-cheese pimento cheese, perfect for spreading or dipping. (400 cal)
SIDE SAUCE SELECTIONS
Upgrade your meal by adding one of our sauces.

Sweets
GLAZED BLUEBERRY BISCUIT
Our famous Rise Buttermilk Biscuit with Juicy Blueberries mixed into the dough and glazed to perfection. (400 cal)
CINNAMON BISCUIT ROLL
Our famous Rise Biscuit Dough rolled up with lots of cinnamon and drizzled glaze. (480 cal)
BISCUIT BEIGNETS
Our version of beignets made with our famous Rise Buttermilk Biscuit Dough dusted in powdered sugar. (490 cal)

The Build
BUILD YOUR OWN
Build the sandwich of your dreams on your choice of biscuit or potato bun.
JUST BISCUIT(S)
Pick your biscuit(s). Plain and simple goodness.
BUILD SIDES
Choose your side Meats or Eggs and cheese without a Biscuit or Bun.

Beverage
Coffee
16oz of hot, freshly brewed Counter Culture Coffee. Coffee is self-serve at the beverage station. (5 cal)
Orange Juice
Simply Orange Juice (160 cal)
Lemonade
Simply Lemonade (160 cal)
Smartwater
Smartwater (0 cal)
Fairlife Chocolate Milk
Fairlife Chocolate Milk (250 cal)
Fairlife Milk
Fairlife Milk (210 cal)
La Colombe Draft Latte
The first-ever Draft Latte, now in a convenient can. Experience the full taste and texture of a true cold latte, complete with a frothy layer of silky foam. Draft Latte is made with real ingredients like nutrient-rich and lactose-free milk and cold-pressed espresso. It's naturally sweet with no sugar added. Best enjoyed cold! (90 cal)
La Colombe Latte Mocha
Experience the full taste and texture of a true cold mocha latte in a can, complete with a frothy layer of silky foam. Mocha Draft Latte is made with whole, real ingredients like nutrient-rich milk, cold-pressed espresso, and real cocoa. Best enjoyed cold! (140 cal)
Gold Peak Sweet Tea
Gold Peak Sweet Tea (150 cal)
Gold Peak Sweet Green Tea
Gold Peak Sweet Green Tea (170 cal)
Coke 20oz
Original Coke (240 cal)
Sprite 20oz
Sprite (240 cal)
Diet Coke 20oz
Diet Coke (0 cal)
Coke Zero 20oz
Coke Zero (0 cal)
Coffee Traveler
96oz Traveler of Counter Culture Coffee (30 cal)

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Recent Reviews

My son and I go to this spot often and the service is always quick and excellent. We always get breakfast biscuits and beignets which are awesome. They also brew a nice cup of coffee which is a major plus. Few places make decent drip coffee.
November 2025
Contactless, first and last time going here. Was trying to order and I had to use a tablet on the wall. Tried to order where I picked up my food but girl was on her phone and didnt acknowledge me. Next time I'll go to raising canes or zaxbys. Same stuff but the food and experience is alot better.
September 2025
I had the pleasure of speaking with Joy and Jason this morning. Joy recommended the Cheesy Mac Chicken Box. I have been to this restaurant on several occasions, they are very kind every time I visit.
September 2025

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Rise Durham Downtown

401 Foster St STE A, Durham, NC 27701
(984) 439-2220