25 Essential Auburn Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Auburn.
Chicken Salad Chick
Alabama
Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.
Amsterdam Cafe
Alabama
Seafood & Southern-style fare served in a cozy cafe featuring Van Gogh-style art & live music.
Roni's Mac Bar - Auburn
Alabama
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Auburn's most persuasive restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 85.6.
Shrimp Basket
Auburn, Alabama
Informal chain outpost offering a variety of fried seafood dishes & an oyster bar.
Insomnia Steak & Grill
Auburn, Alabama
Basic counter serve for burgers, kebabs & other American & Middle Eastern eats, plus hookah.
Byron's Smokehouse
Auburn, Alabama
Mom-&-pop restaurant offering BBQ plates, sandwiches & classic sides, plus homestyle breakfasts.
Acre
Auburn, Alabama
Carefully sourced, Southern-inspired fare, charcuterie & cocktails served in chic, rustic environs.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Auburn, Alabama
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Momma Goldberg's Deli
Auburn, Alabama
Deli chain, founded in 1976, offering signature & build-your-own sandwiches, plus wraps & salads.
Mellow Mushroom Auburn
Auburn, Alabama
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
India Palace
Auburn, Alabama
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Firehouse Subs Auburn
Auburn, Alabama
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Moe's Original BBQ
Auburn, Alabama
Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.
Sheila C's Burger Barn
Auburn, Alabama
Low-key eatery offering hearty burgers & fries in unfussy surrounds with booth seating.
Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza
Auburn, Alabama
Relaxed pizzeria chain serving NY-style hand-tossed pies, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Don Julio's Mexican Restaurant
Auburn, Alabama
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Tandoori Flame Pizza
Auburn, Alabama
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Waldo's Chicken & Beer
Auburn, Alabama
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Moore's Mill Club Restaurant
Auburn, Alabama
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert.
Pannie-George's Kitchen Inc
Auburn, Alabama
Southern-style mains, such as fried chicken & classic sides, served in an unfussy atmosphere.
The Waverly Local
Auburn, Alabama
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert.
Little Darling Burger Co.
Auburn, Alabama
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza
Auburn, Alabama
Relaxed pizzeria chain serving NY-style hand-tossed pies, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Purely Bowls
Auburn, Alabama
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch.
Momma Goldberg's Deli
Auburn, Alabama
Deli chain, founded in 1976, offering signature & build-your-own sandwiches, plus wraps & salads.