Rise

Rise is a charming restaurant with great service and delicious fresh farm to table dishes. The presentation and attention to detail makes the restaurant a “must visit”.The next time you visit Mystic, stop by. If there is a wait, you can put your name on a list and take a walk throughout downtown. They will message you when your table is ready. It’s worth it, trust me.

Our group of four ventured into the bustling atmosphere of Presidents’ Day weekend, fully aware of the 45-minute wait ahead after putting our names down. However, the anticipation was well rewarded! While awaiting our table, we explored the charming town, appreciating the convenience of receiving text alerts once it was our turn. Upon finally settling in, we were treated to a hearty breakfast that surpassed expectations. Locally sourced ingredients added a delightful touch to each dish, with the bacon particularly standing out for its perfect crispiness. Amidst the natural light streaming in, our brunch with the in-laws felt like a relaxed occasion, further accentuated by the positive vibes permeating the establishment. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly endorse Rise for anyone seeking a stellar dining experience.

Seriously one of the cutest and most delicious breakfasts! I love the location and the totally chill vibe. My egg, avocado and bacon sandwich was spot on! Grab a coffee cup, serve yourself in one of the eclectic cups and order something yummy! The portions were plentiful and everything was so good! Worth the stop in to just take in the atmosphere and food!

This a little place with big flavors. Everything is made fresh and locally sourced. Coffee is self serve at the front and they have a random assortment of mugs :-) We stopped in for breakfast and my husband had the Italian breakfast sandwich - really good with a nice kick from the spicy sausage. I had the hash and eggs - the hash is homemade with brisket. Best hash I've ever had. My only regret is that we weren't around long enough to stop in for lunch because they have ramen. Great place. We'll be back next time we're I'm Mystic!

Great food but they charge extra for basic toppings but french toast. The toastmonster were banging the pancakes are huge. The coffee is self serve. Paid parking lot across the street available. Total bill was $46. 20 min wait at 12 pm when we got there but text u when table is ready. There is one bathroom available on site. Id come back. The little mels sandwiches are to die for

Small, but quaint restaurant. Self serve coffee station was nice. The Chahalla french toast with strawberries and bananas was yummy! Fruit was very fresh. The eggs benedict was good, the hollandaise sauce had a little to eggy taste for my liking. Staff is super friendly.

I stopped in here on a Wednesday morning to grab some breakfast after reading some of the amazing reviews. We got a spicy sausage breakfast sandwich and a ham breakfast sandwich, both were great. The best part was the cheese that was used was made crispy and placed on top of the meat almost like a chip. Also the spicy sausage as homemade and actually had a good kick to it! I'd recommend a stop in for a visit.

Highly recommended!!! Take out ONLY. You should try the Tranmonster! Have all ingredients in one bite😋 Also, if you like the mild coffee, try its coffee. It was so goood. Good service and she was really amiable.

Was hesitant after some of the reviews but this place couldn't have been better! I loved the staff my waitress was friendly and made great suggestions. The food was delicious. The single pancake is a must! I had a special cinnamon pancake that was huge and the cream cheese glaze was great! The real show stopper was definitely the brisket hash. I ate every bite. Definitely take everything you read with a grain of salt because I am so glad I stopped in here! They have a nice counter if you go by yourself or tables for groups it is a smaller spot though. Would definitely go back or recommend

Cute hole in the wall breakfast spot! Not too much seating in this restaurant - handful of tables and some counter seats. But worth the wait for a spot. Their coffee is self serve, unique mugs laid out in a small coffee area by the entrance. We ordered quite a spread: buttermilk pancakes, The Tronmonster with avocado, and a muffin toasted in butter. Pancakes were so fluffy and tasty. Tronmonster was deliciously heavy, each bite filled with some bacon, sausage, avocado and home fries. But the real star of the show was the muffin. We ordered it sliced in half toasted in butter. Will only be eating muffins prepared like this in the future. Overall a lovely place for some brunch. To avoid waiting at the restaurant, you can drop down your name/number and walk around the town till they reach out.

I live for these kinds of places. Set in the beautiful downtown area of Mystic, this is for sure a gem of a place to be for all them hungry hippos looking for quality breakfast. Cute, charming and very warm ambience as you enter with also some outside seating to take advantage of on those nice Fall days. You pick your own mug! The menu is simple, yet filled with a variety of delicious home cooked & hearty options to chose from. Very friendly & happy staff to make your breakfast experience just that much sweeter. Oh boy...the food!!! PB + B!!! Trust me... it works. Absolute game changer. And pro tip... say yes to the Banana A very savory English muffin breakfast sandwich comprising of an egg, bacon, peanut butter & sliced banana. You will not be disappointed. Cakey Mc Pancake Soft, fluffy, delicious chocolate & thiccc pancake topped with butter and delicious warm Maple syrup. Explosive on your taste buds and will leave you craving for more. The Tronmonster!! Prepare yourself!!! This dish is in fact a monster in every sense of the word. Extremely carb heavy & greasy dish (perfect hangover cure!) absolutely loaded with potatoes, local sausage, bacon bits & cheese and topped with a sunny side up egg. Legit death by carbs. Housemade Brisket Hash Most certainly housemade. Cooked beautifully, nicely flavored and just falls apart. However it was a bit too greasy for my liking. Overall, a wonderful breakfast experience that had me wanting to keep eating. If only I had room for more of them delicious pancakes. Highly recommend you visit Rise the next time you're in Mystic.

a cool little takeout place for yummy yummy breakfast. Service with a smile, even though I got there just as they were closing, my breakfast was still warm & delicious. As with all the restaurants on that street, it's not easy to find parking, which is why I was late.

I arrived at Rise with 2 other people and got seated right away at the counter. However, the wait staff was impatient with us when ordering. We ordered 2 "Two Eggs" and 3 "single eggs." When one of us switched our order, she seemed irritated with that. We then proceeded to wait over 50 minutes for our order to arrive. We considered leaving the establishment, but our food arrived just as we were about to say something. The food was alright, but the "loose greens" were only 4 pieces of lettuce and the home fries were burnt. They only had two people in the kitchen. Would not come again.

The food was good for the price, however the service was terrible. The server was extremely rude. We had some basic questions for accommodations and she made us feel dumb for even asking. Overall if you want a bad start to your morning definitely come here.

Food was good Service was terrible The food was really good and fresh. The server was nasty. Gave a lot of attitude and did not make us feel welcomed. As someone who works in the service, this was unacceptable. All of the problems we ran into were easily avoidable. As a breakfast restaurant I was simply disappointed by the lack of hospitality. It was really just a mood destroyer, not a good way to start your morning. As the customer who is consuming their product and giving them money, you would think you would get at least a good morning? To top it all off there was only ONE other costumer in the whole restaurant in peak morning. And even then we felt overshadowed and out of place. With no costumers there and us ordering a small meal to go, we felt it was okay to sit outside and wait the 2 minutes it took to cook scrambled eggs and warm up the bacon. But we quickly got hunted down by the server who had the ego of the owner and made us get up and wait inside the crammed area. It's sad that the beautiful mystic area has to be brought down by such a sad restaurant. My first ever bad review! I work in the service and I hate when customers give out bad reviews, but this was needed! Be careful eating here, there are a LOT better options.

Small cozy restaurant, help yourself coffee with a fun assortment of mugs, delicious food! We got the Eggs Benedict with hash, western omelet with home fries, pancake and side of bacon. The staff was great! We waited a little bit but it was the perfect amount of time to visit Sift across the street to get treats for the ride home.

Can't even give a review because they said they were open but weren't and when I called after parking and seeing the closed sign, the number was disconnected :/ A shame considering the menu looked promising

Lots of angry reviews... the place is busy as is Mystic is crazy crowded so probably a factor in service. My goodness this was a incredible breakfast. My wife had the brisket hash. She was ver happy! The rest of us had various dishes and everyone loved. I have the eggs with the homemade hot sausage that was just incredible! My son had the skillet with potatoes eggs sausage and cheese. He loved that. His girlfriend had a chocolate French toast special. We all had some and loved that too. The place is busy but very nice servers. Well worth a visit

I was excited to try Rise Based on other reviews and local sourcing of their staples. I was very disappointed. The ambiance is pretty small cafeteria. I didn't mind the self-serve coffee but the coffee itself was meh. There are places that the coffee alone is worth a stop. This isn't one of them. We weren't adventurous in our orders, I grant you, but how can a cheddar cheese omelet, home fries, and toast be that bland. There was nothing tasty on that plate. My dad ordered poached eggs on toast and I don't remember ever seeing smaller eggs. They were cooked decently but both breakfasts were served with home fries. They deserve a separate mention. The home fries were flat out awful. Greasy, undercooked, and thoroughly lacking in seasoning. We each tried a couple thinking there could be a bad outlier on the plate, but no. They weren't inexpensive and the food was just edible. The service was on the slow side but it seemed as if the one poor young lady had to do everything so we gave her a pass on that and she was very personable. Final judgment: the best thing about Rise is that it is across the street from Sift.

After reading some negative reviews of Rise, I wanted to post about our experience on Labor Day. We arrived just after 8am and were able to get a cute little table outside right away. On my way to the table, I grabbed a coffee mug from their shelf and helped myself to some brew. This is a small place; and downtown Mystic was hopping, but the food was worth a not-too-long wait! Our server was attentive and congenial while having his hands full. This was one of the best breakfasts I've had in ages!

Horrible a** hole servers... food was disgusting. Wet soggy eggs... burnt bacon... stale bread. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. This place won't be open for long.

Homey feel, waitress was extremely pleasant and helpful. One of the best breakfasts we've ever had. Will absolutely return. The pick your own mug is an adorable idea.

So much more than a hearty tasty meal can be found here, at RISE! Speedy service and Good news! Even on a dreary day you will be uplifted once you've had a BREAKFAST at RISE. DISregard the ambiance of the hole in the wall charm and feast upon some really, really good food! Don't be put off by the menu with no foodie images to draw you in... Everything here is excellent right down to the extra butter caringly cut into triangular pats of intensely rich flavor enhancers. The plain white bread toast is even star worthy in texture, taste and presentation! It was SO good I shamelessly brought some home, being that my meal was so filling and hearty, that I was unable to clean my plate, as is my custom. Farm fresh eggs, crisp, hot, dense-not your usual-mushy-home fries:were perfection on a plate! As if that was of not enough to keep me coming back- 0nce tasted-The Brisket Hash became the absolute Star of the show! Tender, well seasoned, packed with flavor beyond compare--- No superlatives reach the heights deserved, by RISE. This place Shines! As in, well, you know....Rise 'n Shine! Which I shall, happily...to get a table with friends at this Wonderful, highly recommended little Mystic eatery.

My friends and I were staying in Mystic for a bachelorette weekend and wanted a quick breakfast. We did the online order including avocado toast, French toast, bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, and a side of sausage. The avocado was fresh and the French toast was delicious. The side of sausage was three giant sausage patties I could barely finish one! The next day we decided to order again- but the online order platform was down. We were able to order over the phone. We all got breakfast sandwiches and they were delicious. I recommend the peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwich. It's a very small area when you are waiting for your order and other customers are trying to pay for their meals.

Somehow we waited 1 hour for 2 sandwiches with a side of potato's. Bland food nothing special. Worse part is that we saw 3 tables get there after us and order more food and get their food first. Do not recommend and will not be returning. And so happens that we were the only non white people in there.

The food was ok but the service is terrible! We waited outside for someone to take our order for about 15 minutes. We were a party of six adults and two toddlers. We were told that they only have one high chair and only had a table for six. We went outside and sat at those tables. After our order was taken it took between 30-40 minutes to get our breakfast. Longest I've ever waited for a breakfast. The waitress didn't seem like she was a happy person and certainly didn't want us there. She was like that with other people she waited on also. Never would go back!

I have never witnessed such rudeness and disregard for paying customers in my life! The cranky obnoxious group of ladies taking the orders are just beyond words. Is the breakfast sandwich I had good, yes, it was. Will I ever go back again -no, never, even if I had free food for life from them. This is not how you treat customers and it wasn't just my experience, I watched it several times occur to every customer I saw place an order in the 20 minutes I was inside waiting for my food. Was the place busy (a Sunday morning), sure it was, but that is no reason whatsoever for the display of rudeness and downright nasty sarcasm. For me it's a NO GO - learn some manners ladies, and learn that without those customers paying $18.00 for an egg sandwich you'll all be home wondering what happened when your business is no more. Just plain awful.

This was a good little breakfast spot! We had to wait a while for a table, so we walked across to Sift for a coffee and a croissant while we waited. Once we arrived and finally were seated we were met with kind of aloof wait staff. Not overly friendly, it was our first time and we were sort of left to figure out what was good and what was worth trying. We waited a few before being greeted and our greeting was just are you ready to order. The wait for the food was a little lengthy considering it to be breakfast. But our food was outstanding. I would rate the pancake to be one of the best I've ever had. We tried to be quick with our meals so others could come in and we can get about our day. I would definitely recommend and if ever visiting Mystic again will be sure to return. I think a tip to the staff is just be a little warmer. We waited to be acknowledged for a while, both upon our initial visit to put our names down and then again when we were seated. No one wants to feel like they are invisible.

Both ladies who work there were extremely rude to customers and were clearly unhappy being there. Would not recommend at all. They told everyone who walked in that there was a 45min wait for a table, yet the tables remained empty the entire time. They were rude to every single person who walked in. Many walked out right away as a result. There are so many other great spots in town - don't waste your time or money here.

Great little spot in downtown Mystic. Food was excellent, very small spot so get there early. Good coffee, friendly staff and great breakfast specials! It's a must if in Mystic!

YALL! This is the spot for all your breakfast needs. Such a fun spot and delicious food. Ordered something basic, but filled me up so much. Portions are good and the staff is helpful & friendly:)))

If you want eggs with a side of rudeness and unnecessary bad attitudes, this is the place for you. The staff here is obviously disgruntled and miserable and their way of blowing off steam is to be aggressive with unsuspecting patrons. They were yelling at folks as soon they walked through the door for just opening the door . They were aggressive with my wife and I for ordering food before asking if it was to go or to stay. I wish I would've had a chance to have food here but we were so uncomfortable that we just decided to leave, and guess what, we were able to get eggs across the street! Would you look at that.

Food was great!!! The wait was long but worth it! Small dine-in area indoor; they also have a few 2 seat tables outdoor. Service was good also -- started off sort of ehhh because I think our waiter didn't seem too happy but afterwards he was fine. It might just have been a reaction because we had 4 kids (toddlers&babies) with it.. not sure what it was.

Cute little place, the breakfast food was pretty good. It was quick and filling. The coffee wasn't great, though. The service was friendly and very helpful.

Long wait for a table made far more unpleasant by the rude and condescending attitudes of both the women working there. Eventually we got our table and the food was very good, but their hostility and negativity toward us and the other customers just radiated all over the place. Not sure why people who clearly don't like interacting with the public choose to work in the service industry...It was Easter weekend and nowhere else was open, otherwise we would've bailed. The food was, as I said, good, but the atmosphere was toxic.

Unkept dining room, long wait and inconsiderate, unkind wait staff. We walked out before we got a chance to order simply because the lady at the counter had such rude behavior and an awful attitude. I see many reviews saying the similar things - great food but terrible service. I can only hope that they see this feedback and start to treat others, especially paying customers, with kindness, respect, and consideration. I hope for their sake they severely change how they operate with the service and how they treat their customers. But I will not be going back. There are too many other amazing spots in Mystic.

Seating was a little strained when we came in, but the service and the food was Fabulous. I had an omelet with several fillers, my husband tried the peanut butter, egg and bacon. Breakfast sandwich and said it was really good. Our grandson had one buttermilk pancake and it was a generous size, so if you want some Pancake, but not a stack, one is just perfect. I highly recommend this place for the food.

Arguably the best Avocado Toast I've ever had! I added on the tomato and 2 scrambled eggs. The tomato and avocado were SO FRESH. Such a cute little cafe. Love the "grab your own" coffee with unique mugs. Very friendly staff! Can get busy fast, so out your name on the list and walk around and enjoy Mystic till they text you your table is ready. It's worth the wait!

Delicious food. Everything tasted super fresh. The Maxewell Hart was perfectly seasoned. They get pretty busy, so I recommend going early.

** No indoor dining** due to COVID. I am making note of the above as it isn't listed on their website. Despite this would highly recommend the place as they have a scrumptious breakfast selection and the staff is super nice. We had the pancakes which were really fluffy yet not doughy and the egg omelet which was done perfectly.

Given the popularity of Rise, I knew I wouldn't be awake by opening to get a seat for breakfast, so I opted for takeout. Having been used to impatient operators from establishments in NY, I was taken aback by how the people on the phone at Rise were courteous and patient. Initially I was going to build my own omelette, but quickly called back to for Egg Benedict instead and Rise was able to accommodate it! Eggs Benedict was soo good. I really got that farm-to-table vibe with each bite. The menu does mention that a lot of their ingredients are local. Bacon was not too hard but perfectly crisp. The butter lettuce was so fresh, it tasted like it was plucked same-day from the garden. My only gripe was that the vinaigrette may have leaked onto the eggs, or maybe the eggs were supposed to taste acidic, but the eggs ended up having an astringent taste. Cakey McCake - chocolate buttermilk pancakes with semi-sweet chocolate chips. To die for. Portion & stack(3 layers) was bigggg. The chocolate chips were a good portion, and was not overwhelming. The buttermilk pancakes were not overly sweet, and sweetness can be adjusted with the complimentary syrup. Definitely one of the best buttermilk pancakes I've had.

The wife and I took a brief trip to Mystic, and since the continental breakfast at the Inn didn't seem like it would hit the spot, we found the decent reviews for Rise. Opening early enough at 8am on Friday, this charming little restaurant was certainly a highlight of our mini-vacation. Wife hadn't been feeling too well, so she only ordered the grilled cinnamon muffin which was fantastic. Who knew the texture change from grilling a muffin would yield spectacular results? Many items ordered by the other patrons looked great as well - particularly the best-named ever "Cakey McPancake" - but craving meat, I went with the Tronmonster - a beast of a bowl of home fries, sausage, cheese, and egg - one of the best iterations of a "Denny's skillet" I've ever had. I would hate to see what the place looks like on a busy weekend due to the very limited seating - but this is a place we hope to visit again!

I loved this little breakfast shop hubby and I visited during an anniversary road trip to Mystic. We brought the dogs with us to the town for a walk and sightseeing. Since with had the pups, we wanted to find a place that had outdoor dining. It is clear that the entire town is dog-friendly because most shops we passed has dog bowls set out with water for any thirsty, furry passerby in need of quenching. During a first pass, we notice that all of their outdoor seating was full but after we walked a bit further and returned, people were settling their checks and leaving is we took the opportunity to grab a table. They have very limited inside and out and with the pups we were in no position to carry out of food, not to mention I was starved. They staff was very nice. We were able to set up our beverages to our liking and pick out the mugs we wanted to use. They have a bunch of funny mugs to add some whimsy to your coffee. The food was really good. I usually frown when I go to a restaurant that doesn't served non-pork breakfast meats but I'll usually warm up if their Manu makes me smile and their menu certainly satisfied my appetite. Hubbs had the PB&B (eggs, PB, bacon and banana on an English muffin) and he loved it despite the rather odd combination. You can't go wrong with salty and sweet and he loved every bite. I went tradish with Pecan Pancakes and Eggs which was simple and very good. I loved every bite. They even gave us some fruit for the pups.

Meh, better choices in the area. Dont spin that tablet around for a 20% tip when all you did was get me a pastry out of the case. I'll pass next time.

This place is small so there's usually a wait but it's worth it! The bacon egg and cheese is to die for. Also really enjoy the home fries, too!

The food is homemade, which you can't beat. Some unique dishes. I'm food adventurous so Rise fits the bill. The place was hopping, but the staff hustled providing terrific service. The restaurant is small, but that doesn't negatively impact the experience. Highly recommend eating here for breakfast.

Not often that I leave a negative review, but sometimes it's warranted and will hopefully help folks that use reviews to find good places to eat, Tried my best to consider the strains of the current covid period, however it isn't the issue with Rise. Long wait to sit, longer to order, even longer to get the foos. Once it came it was cold. Not warm'ish on its way to cold. Cold. The poor sole server was working her tail off trying to keep up while three others stood behind the counter and in the kitchen, often doing very little. Other than scowling and even on one occasion making fun of an unhappy customer. Never once did any of them try to assist the server with her overworked, unhappy customers situation. Really have never seen anything like it. Kudos to the sole server for trying. Hope she finds a better place to work and make some money, because the poor attitudes and lack of concern for the business or its customers of the other three are most certainly affecting her tips. Love Mystic. Here often in the summer. Generally terrific service and food everywhere. The lemonade to this experience is that I know not to come back and do it again at Rise. Sorry for the negativity, but hope this helps a Yelper and helps the restaurant improve a bit.

The staff is extremely aggressive. I understand that when it's busy it's stressful, but as a former waitress there is a way to keep your cool. Really wanted to love this place but don't need to pay to get an attitude just for breakfast.

I have to say, rise is quite an addition to the already plentiful food choices in the area. Serving predominantly breakfast foods, some of what they offer can even be enjoyed for an early lunch/brunch. The menu isn't huge as you can see here, but they have perfected every item on it. I've had the maxwell heart, as seen in this review, the pancakes, eggs Benedict, and the French toast. All equally as amazing!!! The staff is very attentive and super friendly. The only drawback to this breakfast spot, is the size of the building. I don't know if there is an expansion in plans or if they plan to stay on the smaller side by design, but it can be very difficult on the weekends and during summer, to get a spot to sit. I've sadly had to come and go a handful of times myelf. With that being said, I just realized I can order for delivery with just a simple click in this app, so that may be worth testing out!!! Regardless, you most definitely will not be let down by the food here, so give it a shot. You'll be glad you did Cheers

Food is okay. Unfortunately their service is not. Servers are catty, unaccommodating and rude. Mystic offers plenty of places to dine. Avoid this one.

When we walked in, we were initially put off by the long estimated wait time and curt greeting. But once we sat down after 35 minute wait, the service and food were outstanding. The servers were attentive and friendly and our breakfast sandwiches were delicious. The quality of the food is exceptional and the prices are very fair. I highly recommend going to Rise with a patient attitude to get a breakfast totally worth the wait.

I eat pancakes on a regular basis. This was the best pancake ive had in my 39 years on earth. End. Rant.

Update: I walked out of this place and before I could make it to my car I was immediately physically ill. Down to one star for me. I feel bad giving this 3 stars but I'll explain why. First, the place is freezing at 8:30 am. I got a tiny table for two by myself, which was 1 of only three tables for 2. There are only two tables for parties of 3-4. It makes your conversations not so personal, but they're doing what they can with what they have. There are also 6-7 bench seats facing the window yet it was so cold when I walked in that I wanted to hide. The coffee is serve-your-self (of course right next to the freezing door) and they have one roast/flavor. I got a special, "swipe right omelette" - chicken-apple sausage with what seemed like an entire red onion and a bag of spinach and some cheese between a flop of eggs. I'll say this - it was good, but salty AF and I don't mean the snarky kind. Served with home fries and toast in size able portions for a whopping 16$ (not much of a special price). Mid meal I had to get up and refill my coffee which is run of the mill in this area anyway. Bottom line: Very few seats, lots of salt, but they're getting there. I'll update this review should I come here in August and it's perfectly warm. Update, I walked out of this place and before I could make it to my car I was immediately physically ill.

consistently good food, consistently good people my favorite breakfast place since they opened, i've been a million times never once disappointed 10/10 recommend

As a local who lives in Mystic, this would be the last place I would recommend to a friend. Service is horrible and rude, the atmosphere is underwhelming, and the food is mediocre. Don't waste your money here, instead go to Sift or Nana's.

Not worthy of one star unfortunately. I have eaten here before and the food was good but the poor attitude of the staff is not worth it! Instead head to "Nanas" for a delicious meal and much nicer service.

Rude waitstaff. Dirty seating area. Don't waste your time mystic has much better places to go.