Wake Up!

A new café is on the rise

by Bek Mitchell-Kidd photography courtesy Rise Café

such as omelets, a variety of “Benedicts” including crab and fiesta versions, and house specialty headliners including corned beef hash and country fried steak.

“If I answer what my favorite menu item is, my kids will be upset that I didn’t pick either of their dishes,” says Christina, who has a culinary degree from the Art Institute of Charlotte. “So, I’m just going to say people are gravitating toward the chicken and waffles with house-made spicy syrup, because they enjoy the textural contrast between the crispy chicken and fluffy waffle while having a savory, sweet and spicy flavor experience. Additionally, the burger with bacon jam and caramelized onions seems to be a hit.”

With a tag line of “Food So Good You Want To Wake Up,” the philosophy is simply fresh food, prepared well, served by friendly folks.

“We just want a place where good quality, real food that is fresh can be served … but we are praying that the feeding of the body aligns with the feeding of the souls,” Christina says. “All are welcome here, and all are loved. We just want to represent God well and be a safe space for folks to connect and just be.”