Rise Up Coffee Roasters to Close East College Location, Move to South Salisbury

The popular coffee shop is relocating after 12 years at its original site.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:06am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished, stainless steel espresso machine, a bag of freshly roasted coffee beans, and a ceramic mug with steam rising from it, all arranged elegantly on a clean, white seamless background, conceptually representing the premium quality and craftsmanship of Rise Up Coffee Roasters' products.The closure of Rise Up's original location marks the end of an era for the beloved community coffee shop, but also signals the company's growth and expansion plans.Salisbury Today

Rise Up Coffee Roasters, a small-batch coffee roaster and retailer in Salisbury, Maryland, has announced the closure of its East College Avenue location after 12 years. The coffee shop will be moving to a new site on South Salisbury Boulevard, with a planned opening in May 2026.

Why it matters

The closure of Rise Up's original location marks the end of an era for the beloved community gathering spot, but also signals the company's growth and expansion plans. The move to South Salisbury is part of a broader shift in the local retail landscape, with other businesses like RAR Brewing also relocating to the same shopping center.

The details

Rise Up Coffee Roasters announced the closure of its 105 East College Avenue location in an April 14 Facebook post, honoring the 12 years the shop has spent at the corner. The coffee roaster and retailer will be moving to a new site at 1315 South Salisbury Blvd., with a planned grand opening on May 1, 2026. The former East College Avenue location will be taken over by RAR Brewing, which is also moving into the South Salisbury shopping center that currently houses The Twist Indian Grill, Arlo Scarlett Salon and Crimson Coward.

  • Rise Up Coffee Roasters opened its East College Avenue location 12 years ago.
  • The coffee shop will close its East College Avenue site in April 2026.
  • Rise Up's new South Salisbury Boulevard location is scheduled to open on May 1, 2026.

The players

Rise Up Coffee Roasters

A small-batch coffee roaster and retailer that has operated in Salisbury, Maryland for the past 12 years.

RAR Brewing

A brewing company that is planning to move into the South Salisbury shopping center, taking over the former space of Voodoo Brewing Company.

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What they’re saying

“Before the growth, before the expansion, there was this corner. What started as just a space quickly became something much more meaningful, a place filled with familiar faces, daily rituals, so much laughter and lifelong friendships formed across the counter.”

— Rise Up Coffee Roasters

What’s next

Rise Up Coffee Roasters will close its East College Avenue location in April 2026 before opening its new South Salisbury Boulevard site on May 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The closure of Rise Up's original location marks the end of an era for the beloved community coffee shop, but also signals the company's growth and expansion plans. The move to South Salisbury is part of a broader shift in the local retail landscape, with other businesses like RAR Brewing also relocating to the same shopping center, indicating the continued evolution of Salisbury's commercial districts.