Rise. Brunch York is a bright daytime cafe at 44 Fossgate, a short walk from The Shambles. It serves brunch and coffee in a relaxed room, with takeaway available for people exploring the city. Walk in service and an easygoing atmosphere make it suitable for both a quick stop and a slower morning.
The menu covers familiar brunch favourites while giving them a contemporary presentation. French toast, eggs Benedict, grilled cheese and banana bread are among the current styles of dish, with sweet and savoury options for different appetites. Monthly specials provide a reason for regular diners to look beyond their usual order.
Food is made fresh and plated with care, but the format remains informal rather than restaurant formal. Brunch is served through most of the afternoon, which gives late risers plenty of flexibility. Guests can eat inside or use outdoor seating when the York weather allows.
Coffee is a central part of Rise, supported by juices and other daytime drinks. Small well behaved dogs are welcome, reinforcing the neighbourhood cafe character. Diners with allergies or particular dietary needs should consult the current menu and ask staff about ingredients and cross contact before ordering.
Address: 44 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF, England
Rise. Brunch Menu
Breakfast Rolls
Breakfast Roll
Sausage patty, chilli jam, soft scramble, cheddar
Veggie Roll
Avocado, soft scramble, halloumi, pickled onion (V)
Acai
Acai Bowl
Homemade granola, raspberry jam, coconut, banana, blueberries (VE)
Brunch Club
Eggs Benedict
Free range poached eggs, hollandaise, sourdough (V)
Steak & Eggs
Rump, potato rosti, poached eggs, chimichurri, bearnaise, parmesan
Cheesy Leeks on Toast
Parma ham, parmesan crumb, bechamel, poached eggs
Turkish Eggs
Tomato, sweet potato, harissa yoghurt, poached eggs, hazelnut dukkah
Sticky Toffee French Toast
Vanilla set custard, brioche, candied dates, toffee sauce
Eggs Royale
Smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, sourdough
Mushroom Shawarma
Hummus, tahini, mint yoghurt, pickled cabbage, flatbread (VE)
All Rise
Bacon, chorizo, mushroom, avocado, poached eggs, sourdough toast
Poached Eggs & Avocado
Savoury granola, pickled onions, frisee, chilli oil, sourdough (VEO)
Sandwiches
Served from 12
Katsu Sando
Panko chicken, pickled carrot, katsu curry sauce, soy mayo
Cuban Sandwich
Pork collar, dry cured ham, cheese, pickles, mustard mayo
Grilled Cheese
Bechamel, pine nut pesto, tomato chutney, veggie parmo (V)
On the Side
Potato Hash
Truffle mayo, chimichurri, parmesan, crispy onions (V)
Cheesy Leeks
Parmesan crumb (V)
Halloumi
Chilli jam (V)
Dips
Chilli jam • chilli oil • truffle mayo
Bakes
Tiramisu Banana Bread
Vanilla mascarpone
Chocolate Brownie
Salted caramel centre
Salted Chocolate Cookie
Baked fresh daily
Rise Faves
Cookie Butter Iced Latte
Homemade cookie butter syrup, vanilla cream • choc chips
Iced Blueberry Matcha
Homemade blueberry syrup
Banana Bread Matcha
Homemade banana bread syrup, vanilla cold foam
Banana Bread Latte
Homemade banana bread syrup, vanilla cold foam
Coffee
Espresso
Long Black
Piccolo
Batch / Filter
Not Coffee
Vanilla Chai
Chocolate
Mocha
Matcha
Tea
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Jade Tips • Green Tea
Peppermint
Juice
Homemade Lemonade
Lemons • sugar
Strawberry Lemonade
Lemons • sugar • strawberry
Fresh Squeezed OJ
Freshly squeezed always
Still / Sparkling Water
In a can
Smoothie
100% fresh • made in house
Rise & Shine
Strawberry • raspberry • banana, apple juice • yoghurt
Golden Glow
Pineapple • mango • apple juice
Go Getter
Pineapple • spinach • cucumber, apple juice
Big Wave
Mango • pineapple • apple juice, blue spirulina • yoghurt
Syrups
Banana Bread Syrup
Cookie Butter Syrup
Caramel Syrup
Milks
Oat Milk
Coconut Milk
Cold Foam
(VE)