Rise 'n Shine Cafe

We Are Open:
Mon. - Sat., 7:30am – 2:00pm;
Sunday, 9am-2pm

Located at:
Merrimon Square
640 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28804
828-254-4122
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BreakfastSidesLunchKid's MenuJuices & Smoothies


Signature Breakfasts:
Rise 'n Shine Breakfast ..........................$7.50
Two free range eggs your style, a protein, grits or potatoes, & toast or homemade biscuit. Protein choices are bacon or sausage, tempeh or soysage.
Add eggs for $1.25 each
Add two flapjacks for $2.00

Skinnie Minny ......................................$7.95
A free range egg white omelet with three veggies, a protein, sliced tomatoes or fruit. Protein choices are bacon or sausage, tempeh or soysage.

Roasted Potato Bowl .............................$7.25
House roasts potatoes and our special blend of herbs and spices covered with sautéed onions and peppers, smothered with cheese and topped with 2 free range eggs your style.
Add bacon or soysage crumbles for $1.75
Vegan: Sub tempeh for eggs & cheese.

3-Way Eggs Benedict .............................$7.75
2 free range eggs poached and perched atop an English muffin smothered in homemade hollandaise sauce. Choose one of the following styles.
Local: with bacon or sausage
Green: with spinach or tomato
Bean: with tempeh or soysage

The Breakfast Sandwich .............................$ 7.75
Two free range eggs, cheddar cheese, choice of protein, on choice of toast, served with your choice of side.
without a side - $6.50

The Really big Breakfast .............................$7.75
Short stack (3 flapjacks), w/ two eggs and protein choice. Upgrade your Short Stack to:
Funky Monkey with Bananas, Walnuts, & Syrup - $2.00
Celestial Fruit w/ Organic Yogurt, & Local Honey - $2.75
Blueberry With Syrup & Butter - $2.00

Camp Eggs .................................................$6.75
Two hollowed out pieces of bread with fried eggs in the middle, served with choice of side.

Fruit Bowl ..................................................$5.95
Fresh seasonal fruit topped with organic granola, served with organic milk, organic soy milk or organic yogurt

Omelets: All omelets are made with two free range eggs.
Add extra veggies - $.75 ea.
Add Cheese - $.95
Add eggs to any omelet - $1.25 ea.
Make any omelet egg whites - $1.50 extra

Build Your Own Omelet ..................................................$6.75
Select: three veggies & one cheese.
Veggies: Bell Pepper, Black Olive, Broccoli, Mushroom, Onion, Spinach, Tomato
Cheese: Cheddar, Feta, Mozzarella, Swiss

Disco's Omelet .....................................$6.75
A perfect concoction of organic baby spinach, garlic and two cheeses of your choice.

Smooth Herb .......................................$5.50
Our special blend with your choice of cheese.
Add extra veggies - $.75/each

Fresh Greek ....................................... $7.25
Loaded with fresh spinach, tomatoes, black olives, onions & feta cheese.

Spicy Mexican ..................................... $6.95
Tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, cheddar and a special spice blend with zing!

Broccoli Mushroom.....................................$6.50
Broccoli and mushrooms and your choice of cheese

*No substitutions on Signature Omelets please

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FlapJacks:
Our Flapjacks are an old family recipe with a modern nutritional twist. The batter has whole wheat flour, free range eggs, and organic milk. Sub 100% Pure Maple Syrup - $1.50

Standard: With Syrup & Butter
Short.................................................$3.95
Tall...................................................$5.50

Funky Monkey: Bananas, Walnuts, & Syrup.
Short.................................................$4.75
Tall...................................................$6.25

Celestial Fruit: Seasonal Fruit, Organic Yogurt, & Local Honey.
Short.................................................$5.25
Tall...................................................$7.25

Blueberry: With Syrup & Butter
Short.................................................$4.50
Tall...................................................$5.75

Sub 100% Pure Maple Syrup......................$1.50
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Original & Classic Sides:
Sizzlin’ Hash Browns ............................$1.95
Add Cheese ......$.95; add Onions .....$.75
House Roasted Potatoes ...................$1.75
Add Cheese ......$.95; add Onions .....$.75
Sliced Tomatoes ..................................$1.75
Fresh Fruit Side ...................................$2.95
Grits w/Butter : cup .........$1.75; bowl ..........$2.95
Add cheese ...............$.95
Add Garlic...... $.25
Bacon or sausage (2) .......................$2.50
Tempeh(3) or soysage (2) ........................ $2.50
Toast: Choose Wheat or White; w/butter & homemade jam..................$1.50
Fruit Cup/Bowl: Fresh seasonal fruit topped w/ organic granola served w/organic milk, soy milk or organic yogurt & toast. Cup...................$4.25; Bowl.................$5.95
A la Carte Standard FlapJack.................$2.50
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Lunch:
Sandwiches:
All sandwiches come with your choice of side: vegan pasta salad, potato salad, or chips.
Sub. fresh fruit salad or simple side salad ....$2.95

Super Veggie Melt................................ $6.75
A grand combination of Broccoli, Mushroom & Spinach sautéed and covered with cheese.
Add Tempeh or Bacon for $2.00

Avocado Melt......................................$7.25
Sautéed Tempeh or Bacon with Avocado & Mozzarella Cheese dressed with lettuce & tomato on a toasted bread of your choice.

BLT/TLT............................................. $7.25
Bacon or Tempeh, Lettuce & Tomato on your choice of bread slathered with your choice of mayo or our vegan avocado spread.

Free Range Chicken Salad......................$6.95
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Salads:
Homemade Salad Dressings: Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Soy Ginger, Spicy Ranch

The Kit ‘n Kaboodle..............................$7.25
Carrots, Celery, Tomatoes, Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese atop Organic Spring Greens with your choice of salad dressing.
Add Bacon Crumbles for $1.75
Add Sauteed Tempeh Strips (3) for $2.50

Kickin’ Chicken Salad............................$7.50
Our chicken salad served on a bed of organic fields greens with carrots, celery, & tomato.

The Sailor man’s Salad ......................... $7.25
Ay! Ay Captain! Bacon or walnut crumbles tower over a mound of baby spinach, tomatoes, & feta cheese. Served w/ Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Salad Dressings: Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Soy Ginger, Spicy Ranch
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Lunch Sides:
Pasta Salad (V).....................................$1.95
Potato Salad........................................$1.95
Potato Chips.........................................$1.25
Fresh Fruit Side....................................$2.95
Simple Side Salad .................................$3.25

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Kid's Menu: (For our diners 10 & under please)

Toad in a Hole..................................... $4.75
A hollowed out piece of bread with a fried egg in the middle, served with a simple fruit garnish.

Big Kid Breakfast..................................$4.75
One egg cooked to order with potatoes or grits & toast.

Old School Good.................................. $4.25
PB&J served with potato chips & simple fruit garnish.

Fruit & Cheese...................................... $4.75
Grill Cheese with fruit salad & chips.
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Smoothies:
Rosemary’s Favorite............................. $4.25
The perfect mix of pineapples, bananas, cherries & OJ. It’s a smart sure bet!

Ruby’s Classic..................................... $4.00
Tasty for the young & the young at heart, a blend of strawberries, bananas, blueberries & OJ. Here’s to you Roo-Roo!

Buster Berry........................................$4.25
A medley of blackberries, blueberries & strawberries with cranberry pomegranate! It’s silly and complex, just like the namesake.

Rico’s Paradise.................................... $4.25
A sweet & smooth blend of pineapple, banana, OJ topped off w/a splash of coconut milk. The puppy that inspired this concoction is sweet & so cool!

Sweet Ginger.......................................$4.50
For the gal that’s too cute for words, strawberries, bananas, fresh ginger & apple juice. Miss Ginger, oh how you inspire me!

Mason’s Medley................................... $4.25
A superstar blend of blueberries, bananas, pineapple & coconut milk. Sure to satisfy!

Trane’s PB ‘n J.....................................$4.50
This multi-layer smoothie has it all. We start with a blend of bananas, local honey, peanut butter, and your choice organic milk or soy milk. We pour half the mixture in the glass; then add blueberries to the blend for the perfect multi-layer concoction.
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Juice Bar:
Organic Carrot:
small..................$3.25; large................ $4.00
Granny Smith Apple:
small................ $3.25; large................. $4.00
Carrot & OJ:
small................ $3.00; large................. $3.75
Carrot/Apple:
small................ $3.50; large.................$4.50
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Other Beverages:
Organic Coffee (regular or decaf)..............$1.95
Assorted Organic Hot Teas......................$1.95
Fair Trade Iced Tea ...............................$1.95
Blue Sky Cola...............................$2.50
Unsweet Herbal Iced Tea........................$1.95
Organic Milk: small.......$2.50; large..........$3.25
Organic soy Milk: small.......$2.50; large..........$3.25
100% Pure OJ: small.......$1.95; large..........$2.50
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The Rise ‘n Shine Cafe supports local businesses with a conscious effort to conserve and sustain resources. Open Monday - Saturday, 7:30am – 2:00pm; Open Sunday, 9am-2pm

Parties with six people or more: No split checks; 18% gratutity will be included on your bill

Prices are subject to change


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