‘It is never easy’: Popular Rock Hill bakery closing its doors after less than 3 years

A beloved local bakery will be saying goodbye to Rock Hill soon, less than three years after opening.

Rise & Shine Doughnut Cafe, known for its doughnuts, mini cinni rolls and other sweet treats, announced that it will be closing next week.

“When we moved south to be closer to family, we didn’t know then that the doors of Rise and Shine would be our home for the last few years. We have met and cherished so many moments with each of you,” owners John and Debbie Scalia said in the announcement.

“While it is never easy to close a chapter of life, we are certain that the time is right. We are excited for our next adventure with more traveling, more time together, more moments with family and cherishing it all.”

After owning a doughnut shop in Massachusetts for a decade, the Scalias brought a taste of their old bakery to the Carolinas when they opened Rise & Shine in 2021, CharlotteFive previously reported.

Since then, it’s become a popular spot for those with a sweet tooth. So much so that it was runner up in our CharlotteFive Reader’s Choice Awards for Charlotte’s Best Doughnuts.

“We’re very proud to have such loyal customers that love us so much. It warms my heart,” Scalias previously told CharlotteFive.

Rise & Shine’s last day in business will be Sunday, April 28, and you can preorder some of its biscuits and pastries until then.

“We hope to spend these last couple of weeks bringing you joy through our doughnuts and other treats, it has been our pleasure serving this community,” the Scalias wrote on Instagram.

Rise & Shine Doughnut Cafe

Location: 1807 Cherry Rd Ste 103, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Menu

Cuisine: Bakery, doughnuts

Instagram: @riseandshinedoughnutcafe