Rise & Bite Cafe — Restaurant in Naperville

I always look at reviews before going anywhere seeing such positive reviews I thought I'd give it a try place is nice on the inside service seemed off maybe it was the time I came in which was 9am one server running around doing everything a guy from the back would occasionally come out to help and wipe tables. My biggest pet peeve is having to listen to someone else's phone playing videos so when he stood at the register and I could hear his videos playing I got annoyed I came alone and was hoping to enjoy a peaceful breakfast but that really bothered me there were 4 tables included myself he could had done something to help out I had the pancakes which were great and the corn beef which was from a can I've worked in restaurants and food service for 30 years I know help is hard to find and kids are always on their phones but professionally not where customers can see you. Food was good so I would give...

This restaraunt is a great local breakfast and lunch joint. Giving 5 stars for the service. I have a special place in my heart for family businesses where there is a kid quietly coloring in the corner and one of the servers is the mom. Every weekend we see this here and feel like our patronage is helping them keep the lights on. But aside from that, the avo toast, chicken salad (two types!), and salads are all awesome. The soups that come with sandwiches are always so good and a great variety. We have a dairy allergy in the family and have no problem finding different items on the menu to try and have not had any issues with mix-ups or cross contamination. This restaraunt is at the far end of the strip mall with Lover's Lane and Chinese Kitchen and cannot be seen driving passed on Ogden. So it is considered a hidden gem for locally...

No frills here, just really tasty food. I had the Nutella crepes with a bacon side; my wife, the chorizo skillet. We shared our meals, and the quality was consistently high across the board. This place has the feel of being small and locally owned, and the meals feel homemade.

My wife and I were the first ones in at 8am on a Saturday, and that can be touch and go with service, but it was attentive and kind. It’s certainly a family-friendly atmosphere, and the menu reflects that too. All without breaking the bank.

The atmosphere was good, understanding that it’s still quite new. I’m excited to see how this develops over time. This is the sort of place you can root for, and we’ll be back regularly to...