Rising Roost

Great food and ambience. There was a ~20 mins wait time and the food took almost 45 mins to arrive but it was worth the wait! The lobster tacos were AMAZING! We ordered the Clasico breakfast, and it was delicious. The scrambled eggs, hashbrown and bread was super fresh and well made. Quality of food and service was great. Overall, highly recommend but be prepared for the wait time!

The atmosphere was wonderful! The backyard seating was fantastic—roosters were roaming around, and tropical plants were everywhere. The servers were fantastic; they made sure our food was ready quickly since we needed to catch the ferry soon. They also had a place to store our luggage while we enjoyed our breakfast. The servers were very welcoming. It’s a great spot to grab a bite before the ferry, as the portions are generous and will keep you satisfied for a while.

Rising Roost in Vieques is an absolute gem for anyone seeking a top-notch breakfast spot on the north side of the island! Tucked right next to Banco Popular, this place offers delicious, hearty breakfast options that hit the spot every time—think fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes that keep you coming back. The venue is impeccably clean, creating a welcoming vibe from the moment you walk in. What really elevates the experience is the live music on weekends, adding a lively, fun atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing with friends or family. The service is friendly and efficient, making the whole visit seamless. If you’re in Vieques, I highly recommend stopping by Rising Roost for an unforgettable breakfast experience—it’s worth every penny!

Stopped in for our first breakfast in Vieques. The Rising Roost did not disappoint! The Burrito with ham, bacon and guacamole will keep me full until dinner. The El De Aqui was a perfect, well rounded breakfast that couldn’t be finished. This place is definitely a must try! The staff and service were amazing and we even had a four-legged friend join us by our feet.

The prices here are affordable, but we ended up waiting a little over an hour for our food. I ordered the açaí bowl for $15, and it was pretty small for the price. My boyfriend got the PR bowl, but it was a bit underwhelming since the meat-to-rice ratio was off. My friends got the sandwich and plate, which were pretty good. I wouldn’t recommend this place if you’re in a hurry, but the restaurant had great vibes and the staff were really nice.

Extremely sweet, friendly, accommodating staff and amazing food!! Dara was a a wonderful server and we felt lucky to have her. Such a cool place, I highly recommend!

The breakfast tacos were simple, but delicious!! Super cute outdoor patios seating area! Definitely on the pricier side, but if you don’t mind spending a bit extra—it’s a yummy and cute breakfast spot!

I have been here 2 years ago and now here again! Whenever someone talks about Vieques, this is my favorite place to mention. The lady, I believe she is owner/manager, never forgets to greet you! Preparing food is taking a little extra time but I love watching the backyard. Food is amazingly delicious. Also they use well quality ingredients. I don’t know how they preserve the this taste after years. Also David is an amazing person, follow his recommendations. You never feel regret 😄

Great food and service. We love sitting outside where the shaded patio seating is relaxing and tranquil.

Amazing food each and every time. The service is wonderful. This is a must each time we come to Vieque. Heading there again this morning to get one more delicious breakfast in before we leave tomorrow!!

After trying the infamous Rising Roost in Vieques, I'll always miss this food. There's always a wait, however it is SO worth it. This breakfast restaurant has such cute decor, where the owner has special pieces that were gifted to her on the walls. The coffee was so earthy and perfectly made, where it was simple but divine. The classic breakfast, although sounding basic, was absolutely delicious. I'm not sure how they made the fried eggs, but it hit the spot. The buttery toast added points to this dish. The PR bowl with spam and plantains was my favorite dish. Everything in the dish complemented each other, with a good balance of sweet and savory. The RR bowl is a good choice if you like Mexican food, where there's beans, avocado and pico de gallo. I would wait as long as possible to enjoy this brunch again. 10/10 come here!

Greeted with smiles from the servers to the bar tenders to the owners. It has a grandmas house appeal with some subtle modern touches. The service was excellent, just remember island time is real. Even though it was breakfast the food presentation was amazing. The bread used in the French toast was beyond incredible along with the house made syrup/maple mix. The meat in the taco was tender and packed full of delicious flavor. Coffee was incredible as well, had to order one to go. If we are so lucky as to return soon this will be our breakfast spot!

This was a cute place to stop for breakfast before starting our day. Just getting off the ferry and this restaurant was just a few blocks from the terminal. David was friendly and super accommodating. Constant water refills and they offer an area to charge your phone, the food was great and large in portions! Thank you!

A FANTASTIC spot for breakfast in Vieques. We actually heard from a friend that sometimes this place has a line outside the door. Thankfully it wasn't tremendously busy when we went but I can totally see why this place is popular. I ended up getting the avocado toast with fresh squeezed OJ and it was such a delight! The art around the restaurant (both indoor and outdoor) was very cool, and the staff were all super chill. 10/10, would def go back! I'm not a big coffee person, but my friend who ordered the cafecito said it was great! She actually wanted to buy the mix of coffee they had out there she liked it so much.

This place seems very attractive for tourists visiting the island. We were intitially really excited to eat here and the menu was very enticing. Unfortunately, we waited an entire HOUR for food to come out and the waitstaff brought the wrong food to our table. The manager (who I believe is the owner) instead of being apologetic, was incredibly rude. On top of the lousy treatment the food was extremely overpriced. I would avoid this place.

When we arrived in Vieques a little bit earlier than our room would be ready, our guesthouse hosts recommended Rising Roost for breakfast, and it exceeded all expectations. All of the ingredients were so fresh, and it was a standout during our time on the island. We loved it so much that we went twice! Both times, I got the breakfast sandwich which blew me away. I can't say enough about how incredible the local bread was. We had to get the French toast the second time just because it was made with this bread. My friend had the shrimp bowl, and she couldn't stop raving about it. I tried both the iced coffee with condensed milk (can't remember the exact name) and an iced oat milk latte, while my friend opted for a cortadito -- all of these drinks, made with local coffee, impressed us. The water was ice cold and always filled to the brim by the friendly waitstaff. The outdoor patio was charming, and saw a mix of locals, tourists and wildlife. Rising Roost was the perfect way to start and end our trip to Vieques. If you're in search of a breakfast or brunch restaurant, you won't be disappointed!

The service was laughably slow. Waiting for a table I can understand but it took half an hour for our order to get taken and another hour to get our food. The food itself was okay but nothing to write home about. Overall, this place was a waste of time.

We just had a wonderful breakfast here... from their sweet cream coffee to omelettes, freshly fried plantain chips, all kinds of vegetables as well as guacamole... it was hard to choose, but we loved our choices. After this breakfast, I'm happy to wait for dinner later on!!

I got the tamarind juice and El Bote Marino, which was delicious. The shrimp and lobster was so fresh and the sandwich was so good. It low-key reminded me of a lobster roll. I thought the tamarind juice was a bit sweet for me but one of my dining companions loved it and drank it so fast. The service was great - they were understaffed and let us know while we were waiting that the wait would be long but the food would be good and they very much delivered. The outdoor space where we ate was also cute. I think the manager or owner also so graciously and patiently handled persistent, rude tourists who wouldn't respect that they weren't accepting any more seatings.

Customer service was good by the waitress. The lobster taco terrible !! The lobster el bote marino sandwich terrible ... the lobster is chopped fine and has a weird taste not sure if there's any lobster in there . The French toast mid ... the coffee was great. The place over all was beautiful so great ambiance if you want great food this is not the place.

Omg I felt like I was in paradise cafe/restaurant amazing dish the coffee was the bomb yummy food everybody so welcoming staff all the place is beautiful.

The food is amazing and the waitstaff was so sweet. We had members of our party who were gluten free and vegetarian and both found plenty of food. They sat people very slowly so if you get there after 9am there will be a slow moving line. But that did mean when you were seated your food came out quickly. Everything we had was perfect. Or order included: lechon tacos, veggie omelet, plantain board, their taco special of the day, green drinks, coffee. Highly recommend

Food was delicious, very friendly staff, and cute patio to sit out on! We got the lobster bowl, PR bowl, and an iced vanilla latte

Amazing food and service! The staff was short on the particular day we went but our waitress was very sweet. The food and drinks were amazing. Definitely recommend for anyone who visits the island.

My wife and I came here on our last morning in Vieques before returning our rental jeep. The service and food were amazing! I had the El Clasico and my wife had the french toast. The homemade hash browns were delicious! Highly recommend this spot for breakfast. Ask for David (Da-veed). He will make you feel like family.

This is "the" breakfast spot in this part of vieques. Came with a friend who lives here locally and we waited ~20 min for seating. We were seated in their outside patio area, super cute and plenty of shade. The açaí bowl is deeeeelicious, I would highly recommend. Drinks were excellent as well. Staff were bilingual and very friendly! I would recommend this spot:) Wear bug spray as there are a lot of mosquitos lol. Ps. My favorite thing about this restaurant is that they feed the town kitties by leaving 4 kitty food bowls out hehe.

Best breakfast in town. I love their delicious and unique menu items. Service is always great. Super friendly staff and they speak English.

We came to Rising Roost after an early flight to Vieques, and loved sitting outside in the back patio. True to the name there were chickens out and about too. We had great service, our waitress was very friendly, and our food was good too. They have plenty of bar options but we didn't order anything to drink aside from coffee. We were well taken care of the entire time but food is clearly made to order and I wouldn't expect to get a quick bite here. It's a great spot to relax, so I'd recommend for an island breakfast, but not if in a rush.

The ambience is great, good music, relaxed energy. Everyone is amazing, they always have a smile for you and the service they provide is outstanding. The best coffee in Vieques BY FAR! If you meet Bambú, give him some of your food!!!

Great service and wonderful food and great coffee! Definitely best coffee in Vieques!

We stumbled upon this place by chance while in Vieques! This food was amazing. Everything felt freshly made. Every individual component treated with care and attention, down to the seasoning of the rice in my bowl and butter on my partners toast. I had some sort of rice bowl with black beans, egg, avocado and tortilla chips. It was basic, but tasty. My partner ordered a hash with bacon, eggs, and toast. She particularly loved the bread, claiming it was perfectly crispy on the edges but light in the middle. The service was attentive and kind! Would absolutely return if given the chance. Would recommend.

Thank you for an amazing breakfast and start to our day. The RR bowl is so good! I only ate about 1/2 the rice, and it was super filling and flavorful. The pico de gallo, guac, and cheese tasted so fresh. My partner came for the hash browns and was happy with them. He got the classic breakfast with bacon and ate every bite. Coffee was good, no free refills but I think that's an island thing. We plan to come back later this week. Do not miss Rising Roost when in Vieques.

I wish I had found this place earlier! Food was incredible and service was perfect. The outdoor patio was charming and the coffee was perfect. I had the breakfast tacos and the pico de gallo was the best I've had! The eggs were so fluffy and the homemade corn tortillas really hit the spot. Highly recommend for a lovely breakfast in town.

The server David was very attentive, kind, and informative. The hostess was so accommodating and friendly as well. The restaurant has great drink options too. The breakfast was so phenomenal we had to come back twice. Everything is cooked to perfection and their salsa picante is well done. Honestly, this place is a must have if you are on Vieques. Personally, I believe it deserves a Michelin star. The place is clean and comfortable with a definite Caribbean vibe.

This is our first time in Vieques. Rising Roost is just 2 houses down from where we are staying . We went there this morning for coffee to take out and ended up getting a breakfast sandwich as well !! The staff is very friendly and welcoming . The lattes are perfection and the sandwich was incredibly delicious . The lovely space is cozy , airy and inviting and decorated beautifully . We will be going back daily for the rest of our stay !

This place looks great from the outside and would appear to check all the boxes you'd want in a local vacation breakfast place. But... the wait time. (I'll preface by saying that we were warned it would be longer than usual due to staffing issues). For a party of 5, with three breakfast sandwiches, a breakfast burrito and a guacamole toast, the food took about 1.5 hours. There were times looking around that no other table had food. Overall we spent over 2 hours here for breakfast. Still, once the food came it was outstanding. Like really, really good. Big portions and tasty! Home made bread, fresh ingredients. Glad we waited but if you're in any kind of hurry this is not your place. I'd add a half star to my 3 star rating (Yelp doesn't allow me to do that) and will round up to a gentlemen's 4. 5 for food and ambience and 1 for wait time.

I had breakfast at Rising Roost last week on Wednesday morning. It is located on the main street of Isabel II and is easy to find with its red colored building. Your parking options are on the street only. It opens at 8 am (check days) and if you want to eat earlier just remember that you are on "island time" here. Inside they have a large and airy dining room and then outdoor dining in their back yard. Occasionally a house cat will walk through inside and I think there are a couple of roosters in the backyard. I ordered the Classic Breakfast for $10. For some reason with only 2 other diners it still took 25 minutes for my meal to arrive. It consisted of two eggs (my style), hash browns, bacon and bread. This meal was very good taste wise and filling. Table service was friendly and attentive. I recommend coming here for breakfast while visiting Vieques.

Hipster coffee and brunch spot right beside the vieques ferry terminal abt 5 min walk. We stopped by before our ferry back to main land. The coffee is served in ceramic ware that was a welcome change from all the paper cup vending coffee spots these days. The backyard seating area is pretty with roosters and art. We were seated promptly and served. Also took the PR bowl To go for our drive to El yunque rain dorest. Was delicious with sweet plantains and jamonilla.

Outstanding service accompanied with great brunch. Deducted one star for the long wait outside. Great ambiance, laid back vibe (maybe contributing to long outside wait?). Everything ordered was outstanding, an extra A+ for the cafe con leche! I highly recommend this place!

Amazing fresh juice, draft beer, and avo toast. Be sure to get the green hot sauce which makes the dish. They sell it too! Friendly staff and lovely ambiance.

BEST COFFEE & BREAKFAST IN VIEQUES. I was pleasantly surprised to find "big city quality" espresso drinks in little Vieques but Jose is an excellent barista who uses good quality coffee. Opt for the fresh squeezed orange juice with your breakfast. The oranges they use are wonderfully sweet. The food is prepared well with obvious attention to detail. The friendly owners Jose & Luz are obviously foodies have created a restaurant that has elevated the Vieques breakfast scene. For the full Vieques experience try a cocktail made with Vieques orange rum. Truly special.

Our favorite spot in town. Food is absolutely fantastic and coffee and lattes were amazing. Wonderful service and beautiful setting. Orders take a little longer than some other places but a nice place to relax. Not a spot to miss!!

Amazing! We've been there twice for breakfast. Pros: - Bilingual, friendly staff (Spanish & English) - Breezy Indoor & Outdoor seating - Staff wear masks Our favorites: - Shrimp omelette ($19) - Roasted pork tacos ($14.50) - Legit best pork tacos ever - French toast ($9) Honorable mentions: - Classic ($11) - Burrito ($13) - Breakfast sandwich ($9) Notes: - Jamonilla = Spam - Also, if you get drinks, your order is going to get crazy expensive. Coffee is in a tiny cup and $3 each. I just got water, and it tasted fine.

BEST place to get breakfast on the island. Healthy, CLEAN and local ingredients... you can't go wrong here. PS: the sour dough bread is a must!

We arrived very early on Vieques and were desperate for coffee. Luckily, Rising Roost not only makes delicious coffee, but also has a wonderful breakfast menu and a cozy (and shady!) outdoor seating space. Really helpful and friendly staff. Absolutely perfect way to start your day exploring the island!

Pleasant staff, 100% prioritizes locals over tourists. We watched as they consistently served residents seated well after we arrived. We waited over an hour for eggs & hash, while others sat 30 minutes after us, got their food, finished and left. We were anticipating island time, but if they told us it'd take over an hour, we would have gone elsewhere. Would recommend the local bakery, or even D'Frozzo across the street, that's an ice cream / coffee shop, but also serves full breakfast. The food was good, but definitely not worth the wait.

Sustainable food/farm to table...Best breakfast in Vieques. Service was great and had the best ambiance. Reasonable prices and delicious coffee: go there! Have an endearing patio out back if you prefer to sit outside. The staff asked us to move inside due to rain and made accommodations.

Wow!!!!! Amazing service, ambiance and food! I ordered the El de aqui and my gf got the RR bowl. Laidback boho vibes with delicious food. Could not recommend enough, muy sabrosa!

This spot has the BEST breakfast/ brunch on the island--- from the atmosphere, ambiance, hospitality, drinks, and food! Everyone is so sweet there which makes it that better of an experience. Food is mouth-watering from the pictures but it is even better IRL. Can't wait for tomorrows breakfast! This is definitely must go!!! Can't go wrong with their menu!

We were there very close to 8am and were one of the first patrons there. We ordered the food and were left waiting as others after us got their food. Apparently, our orders were never put in! We were hoping to get an early start to the day but alas did not. The RR bowls were tasty and enjoyed the laid-back ambiance. Staff were extremely friendly and spoke very good English.

I went here for takeout but in hindsight I would have ate there because of the nice ambience! The inside part of the restaurant is very open and has a patio feel, in addition to an actual outdoor eating area in the back. The food was delicious- we got the breakfast tacos, breakfast burrito w/ bacon, and guacamole which tasted house made. Everything was super yummy, flavorful, and seemed like farm-to- table. Staff was friendly and service was good as they continued to bring me water as I sat and waited for my food. When you're only on the island for a short amount of time and want to experience the best eats, it can be hard to weed out the touristy places that aren't worth it. So I'd put this place on your itinerary and don't miss it!

It took 60 minutes for our order of two entrees to arrive; not exaggerating. The table next to us ordered after us and got their two entrees 20 minutes before us. Food tasted good, nothing amazing. Serving size is small and we were left unsatisfied and still a little hungry. The staff was friendly. Definitely not worth spending $40 for two unfulfilled meals that takes 60 minutes to be served.

Food is good, but unremarkable. Highish prices and Brooklynesque vibe. I had the RR Bowl and a coffee. Both were just fine. The RR Bowl was rice-heavy, though it was good rice. The pique was akin to a vinegar-based pepper sauce you can get in the states. The staff were very friendly and helpful, which is why I give it four stars. This was basically our first stop after getting off the ferry, and a server had helpful ideas for things to do and places to eat and see in this low season (September), when a lot is closed. I appreciated their friendliness and the cute pets they had hanging around.

While we were on the lovely island of Vieques we went straight there after getting off the ferry to have breakfast. Sat outside on a nice Saturday morning and had a wonderful breakfast, two eggs, pan de aqua toasted and potatoes with sweet plantains. So good we went back on Sunday. Sunday I had the special "Dominican" breakfast and wow it was great. Mashed plantains with garlic, topped with grilled onions with two eggs and Dominican sausage. When we go back to visit Vieques we will eat here again.

Best breakfast I've had anywhere in quite sometime. The lechon breakfast quesadilla was incredible. Try the house-made hot sauce.

This gorgeous establishment is a unique, boutique breakfast stop with exceptional atmosphere, excellent coffee and above average food. Unfortunately, the service does not meet the same standard. Our experience was disappointing as the food took over an hour to arrive, with some of our dishes cold to the touch. We also waited extremely long stretches of time for water and for drinks. We watched as several tables ordered, got drinks, got food, paid the check and left before we had been served. We thought they had forgotten about our order so we asked the manager, who was quite indignant that the wait was because they were short staffed, and that she had warned us of this. It took another ten minutes to bring the check, seemingly out of spite. I would not go back as I was made to feel like an unwelcome tourist.

Short on staff but not on service! Rising Roost was friendly and accommodating. The outdoor upper deck is super chill and cute. We had iced lattes, a yogurt bowl and acai bowl. All was delicious and we look forward to returning for a hot meal so soon.