Rising Roll Gourmet Café, renowned for its fresh, local and innovative menu, will become a key part of the University of South Carolina’s (USC) new Health Sciences Campus in the City of Columbia’s BullStreet District, the first phase of which, USC’s new School of Medicine Columbia, is scheduled for completion in August 2027.

Once open, the café will offer high-quality food and beverage options in a convenient and welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff, as well as the broader community.

The Rising Roll Gourmet Café is part of Aramark’s contracted vendor services with USC, chosen for its ability to deliver a diverse menu of gourmet sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, and specialty coffees catering to the fast-paced lifestyles of students, faculty and staff at the Health Sciences Campus, as well as visitors to the BullStreet District. The addition of Rising Roll Gourmet Café underscores the BullStreet District’s reputation as a premier destination for those who value accessibility, convenience and community engagement. Its strategic location at USC’s cutting-edge Health Sciences Campus will position the café as a hub for collaboration and relaxation.

USC is partnering with Gilbane, who is leading the planning, design, development, and construction of the state-of-the-art School of Medicine Columbia located on the Health Sciences Campus in downtown Columbia’s BullStreet District.

“We are truly honored to be a part of the food service operation at the University of South Carolina. We look forward to serving you our “fresh made” food in this wonderful new location,” said Mike Lassiter, CEO of Rising Roll Franchise.

“We’re excited about the addition of Rising Roll Gourmet Café to USC’s Health Science Campus in the BullStreet District. Rising Roll is a vibrant, community-minded company that has carved out its own unique niche for quality food and service,” said Robert Hughes, President and CEO, Hughes Development Corporation.

“Gilbane Development Company is proud to be leading the development of USC’s Health Sciences Campus, creating a state-of-the-art environment that promotes learning, research and community engagement,” said John Keegan, Senior Vice President, Gilbane Development Company. “We believe the addition of Rising Roll Gourmet Café will significantly enhance the campus and community experience, offering a convenient and high-quality food and beverage option that aligns with USC’s commitment to excellence and innovation.”

USC’s new School of Medicine Columbia is an ambitious initiative that will develop a modern, state-of-the-art facility, focusing on timely and cost-effective delivery while fostering innovation and collaboration in biomedical education and research. This cutting-edge campus will feature modern classrooms, advanced clinical simulation spaces, an ultrasound lab, research labs and the Rising Roll Gourmet Caf é location. Additionally, a green quadrangle space will provide an ideal environment for outdoor study and events, enhancing the overall educational experience for students, faculty and staff.

In addition to Gilbane Development Company and Gilbane Building Company, other key project team members include lead design architect SLAM Collaborative collaborating with local architect BOUDREAUX, construction manager Cummings, construction manager and minority business Brownstone Construction Group, and development consultant and minority- and women-owned business Restoration 52.

USC’s new School of Medicine Columbia will officially break ground on January 23, 2025, with completion scheduled for August 2027.    

For more information about the USC Health Sciences Campus and the exciting developments in the BullStreet District, visit http://www.schealthsciencescampus.com.