Review: The best sweet, savory chicken and waffles, cinnamon roll at Sunrise Social

• Sunrise Social, a breakfast, brunch and lunch eatery, opened last May in Uniontown.
• I reviewed the cinnamon roll, avocado toast and Sunrise chicken and waffles.
• The bottom line? 4.6 stars out of 5.

GREEN – Sunrise Social , in the same plaza as Acme Fresh Market, opened last May. The breakfast, brunch and lunch eatery is where Tom & Chee used to be.

The bright exterior lures you into an open, airy, plant-filled space with light wood tables and yellow chairs. It feels like a hip city spot.

The menu boasts pancakes, waffles, french toast, sausage and biscuits, shrimp and grits, a variety of eggs Benedicts, home fries, avocado toast and more breakfast favorites; breakfast and lunch sandwiches; salads; a kids’ menu; and sides. Also offered are pastries, assorted coffee, teas and lattes, and bloody marys, mimosas and other cocktails. There are also senior specials for ages 65 and older.

I started the meal with a cinnamon roll ($5), which I thought would be a serving for one person. When the skillet came out with four cinnamon rolls, I was completely shocked. It was the size of my head. There was no way I was going to finish it myself.

With an abundance of sweet, gooey icing on top and a sprinkle of cane sugar, this warm, soft cinnamon roll was deadly. Of all the cinnamon rolls I’ve ever had, this one ranks among the top. I highly recommend. Just be prepared to share or take some home.

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After such a heavy start, I was relieved to see my order of avocado toast ($7.99) with a cage-free egg ($1.25) was an appropriate size. With whole grain wheat toast, feta seasoned avocado, extra virgin olive oil and micro greens, this toast was tasty. I loved the savory flavor, thanks to the feta and olive oil.

I’ll admit, it seemed comical when the waitress brought the orders of avocado toast and Sunrise chicken and waffles ($17.99) to the table, as the chicken and waffles dwarfed the toast.

The price seemed a bit high for a brunch meal until I saw the size of the chicken and waffles. They were hefty.

The two hand-breaded chicken tenders, topped with housemade gravy and sriracha maple syrup, sat atop two fluffy waffles.

I grabbed a few bites and couldn’t believe how good they were. The chicken was rich, savory and sweet with a hint of spiciness, and the waffles were fluffy with a nice crunch on the edges and a good buttery flavor. You won’t regret ordering this. It’s big enough to share or save some for later.

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Sunrise Social is at 3875 Massillon Road and is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Find Sunrise Social on Facebook for more information and to view the menu .

Sunrise Social

Taste: Everything exceeded my expectations. Delicious! 5/5 stars

Ambiance: The atmosphere was bright and fun. 5/5 stars

Service: Servers and host were friendly. 4.5/5 stars

Concept: It’s not a new concept, but it’s done well. 4.5/5 stars

Price: Prices seemed a little inconsistent, higher than expected for some and lower than expected for others. 4/5 stars

Overall rating: 4.6 stars