rise + grind — Restaurant in Durham

If you're not starting your day with rise + grind, you're just not starting your day. Local coffee, chef inspired sandos, fresh donuts... if Bobby "the Butcher" Marcotte had rent available in this spot, I'd pay double to live there if it meant being in there any time. In a world over saturated with dunkin donuts, starbucks, and other tacky starters that we've become so conditioned to start our day with, rise + grind stands apart - if you're in Durham, or if you're not in Durham, make the pilgrimage and get yo self some...

Love the food here. It's a really fun little breakfast place. The sandwiches are great, the Royale is a personal favorite. My only issue is that if you're ordering more than one thing, the staff mixes up orders a lot. If you order two sandwiches on different bagels, your order is likely to be made entirely backwards. It's happened more than a handful of times and now I need to double check my order before I leave. Beyond that, great place.... just wish the staff was a little...

rise + grind is my go-to spot for getting work done while enjoying fantastic coffee and food. The atmosphere is perfect for productivity, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming.

But the real star of the show is the food – especially the Wakey Wakey breakfast sandwich. It's hands-down the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had!

Whether you're looking for a place to study, catch up on emails, or just enjoy a delicious meal, Rise + Grind is the...