Where to Eat & DRINK
Downtown Auburn has a wide variety of options, from quaint cafes and coffee houses, to award-winning craft breweries and fine dining. Plus, homemade baked goods & gourmet chocolates for dessert.
Activate Nutrition
(716) 413-8269
45 Genesee Street
Serving meal replacement protein shakes with all the vitamins and minerals you need for a complete meal with low calories, plus energizing power teas to boost your metabolism. Visit Activate’s Facebook page.
Angelo’s Pizza
(315) 252-7911
25 East Genesee Street
In addition to their famous 17” pizza with a variety of fresh toppings & calzones, try the jumbo Buffalo & chargrilled wings in 12 flavors; also serving domestic & imported beer. Free delivery & take-out. Visit Angelo’s Facebook page.
A.T. Walley & Co.
(315) 282-7314
119 - 121 Genesee Street
Walley’s serves specialty cocktails, premium whiskey, scotch & fine cigars, plus fresh seafood, tacos, appetizers, hot/cold sandwiches, pizzas, burgers & salads. Reserve the Bowler Room and back double-tiered deck, for private parties. Watch for their monthly cocktail club, weekend DJ nights, and seasonal festivals and special events. Visit Walley’s website.
Auburn Bagel Co.
(315) 282-7961
105 East Genesee Street
Come enjoy hot, fresh out of the oven, authentic New York style bagels, and inventive spreads. The shop's menu includes plain, everything, sesame, poppy, whole wheat, egg, onion, garlic, pumpernickel, cinnamon raisin & salt bagels. Cream cheese options include plain, scallion, veggie, walnut raisin, lox, plain tofu, veggie tofu & scallion tofu. Breakfast, lunch and specialty sandwiches are available as well, plus salads, soups, baked goods and beverages. ABC also offers catering. Visit ABC’s website.
Bambino’s Pizza
(315) 255-3385
100 Genesee Center, Suite 108
A local family-run business, dine at this European eatery operated by Guillermo Salina’s daughter Prescillia Salina, offering offering pizza, calzones, wings, stromboli, salads, pasta & subs. Visit Bambino’s Facebook page.
Cafe 108
(315) 252-2233
Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee Street
APT's cafe offers convenient online ordering, carry-out, delivery & curbside pick-up, and a locally sourced, farm fresh menu with made from scratch meals & baked goods, Patisserie stretch bread, soup, quiche, salads, sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, expertly crafted Simple Roast Coffee and smoothies. 100% of their profits support Auburn Public Theater, a non-profit community arts center. Visit Cafe 108’s website.
Cafe Kubal
(315) 863-3365
27 East Genesee Center
Matt Godard, Founder/CEO of Cafe Kubal opens his seventh location, in the former Gretchen’s Confections & Café space. This is his only satellite business yet to open outside the city of Syracuse, which says a lot about Auburn. Cafe Kubal offers coffees, breakfast & lunch specialty sandwiches, baked goods, locally produced bread, plus bags of freshly roasted coffee and beans. Visit Cafe Kubal’s website.
Cayuga Community College
Culinary Institute
(315) 294-8841
Plaza of the Arts, 161 Genesee Street
Participate in local food & beverage-based leisure learning classes set in a state-of-the-art new facility. Visit CCI’s website.
Combgrown Mead
26 Osborne Street, Suite 4
combgrown@gmail.com
A craft meadery offering flights and mead by-the-glass in the tasting room as well as take-home cans. Owner Elaine Ferrier’s honey mead canned beverage line includes Honey Pops Session mead, and rhubarb and elderflower grape mead seltzers. They also serve a curated selection of NYS craft beer and Auburn’s own Cellar & Folly whiskey cocktails. Visit the chic tasting room, in a historic brick building in the heart of downtown right across from Wegmans. Visit Combgrown’s website. Visit Combgrown’s Facebook page.
Domino’s Pizza
(315) 252-4440
19 Dill Street
Domino's menu includes specialty pizzas, chicken wings, build your own pastas, steak, chicken & veggie sandwiches and fresh breads for delivery & carry-out.
Dunkin Donuts
(315) 258-0051
2 East Genesee Street
From early morning until night, serving hot, iced & frozen beverages and coffee, plus donuts, pastries, muffins, croissants, breakfast & bakery sandwiches and Wi-Fi. Visit Dunkin Donuts’ website.
Little Caesar’s Pizza
(315) 252-6300
61 North Street
From carry-out lunch to late night dinner enjoy our gourmet, custom and deep-dish stuffed crust pizzas, flavored wings, crazy bread sticks, cheese bread & Pepsi products. Visit Little Caesar’s website.
Mesa Grande Taqueria
(315) 252-6252
100 Genesee Street
Serving up authentic fresh California-Mexican cuisine for lunch & dinner, plus specialty margarita cocktails. Choose from burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, salads & desserts. Take-out, plus catering & online orders. Visit Mesa Grande’s website.
Moondog's Lounge
(315) 253-3339 or (315) 406-7455
24 State Street
Relaxed yet lively intimate music lounge features local cheese plates & artichoke dip pizza, specialty cocktails and entertainment performed in an artful setting. Rotating Wednesday open mic nights, and bands every Friday & Saturday nights, featuring local and regional talent. Call to reserve your own table. Visit Moondog’s Facebook page. Visit Moondog’s website.
Moro’s Table
(315) 282-7772 (315) 685-6116
1 East Genesee Street
Moro’s was voted one of the best US Wine Country Restaurants by Travel & Leisure. Classical French influenced farm fresh menu offers soups, sushi, salads, mussels & fresh seafood, large & small plate and family-style entrees & full bar. Carry-out, delivery, indoor & outdoor seating. Visit Moro’s Table’s website.
New China Royal
(315) 258-9888
103 Genesee Street
Order online, for dine-in, take-out or delivery, lunch & dinner menu includes appetizers, soups, rice, chow & lo mien, beef, pork, poultry, seafood & vegetable dishes & children & family meals. Visit New China Royal’s website.
Next Chapter Brewpub
(315) 271-2739
100 Genesee Center
Locally owned brew pub serving on-site brewed beer, other local beer, wine, cider & spirits, small plates, salads, soup, paninis & wood fired pizza. Trivia Night & live music acts scheduled weekly. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with family & friends. Large outdoor seating area for premium alfresco seasonal dining. Visit Next Chapter’s website.
Osteria Salina
(315) 258-9070
16 - 18 State Street
Full bar offers local wines, craft beers & specialty cocktails; fine dining restaurant offers tapas, brick oven pizzas, raw bar, rotisserie meats, soups, salads, homemade pasta dishes and Italian desserts. Outdoor seating, plus back roof top lounge. Live entertainment scheduled weekly. Visit Osteria’s website.
Parker’s 129
(315) 252-6884
129 Genesee Street
Kitchen serves daily specials, menu includes gourmet burgers, seafood, hot & deli sandwiches, wraps, burritos, nachos, wings, homemade soups, finger foods & salads. Full bar & outdoor seating. Visit Parker’s website.
Prison City Pub & Brewery
The Armory Speakeasy
(315) 604-1277
28 State Street
National award-winning brewery & eatery serving lunch, supper, and Sunday beerunch. Menu features sandwiches, burgers, brewhouse plates, soup, salad bowls, tacos & interesting sides. The brew master creates small-batch craft beer, plus a large selection of local beer & cider on tap. Also, visit Prison City Farm & Brewery North for live music & special events in their tasting room and spacious outdoor beer garden. The Armory, located beneath the pub, is an intimate speakeasy lounge space perfect for date night, monthly comedy and music performances, special occassions and private parties.
Visit Prison City’s website.
Pure Catering & Events
(315) 702-8108
10 East Genesee Street
With over twenty years’ experience in off-premise catering and event planning, Pure staff has learned that the best events begin with a simple idea and finish with excellent execution. We bring this lesson with us through every event. Visit Pure’s Facebook page. Visit Pure’s website.
Roast & Toast
99 Genesee Street
This cafe is Simple Roast’s posh downtown HQ. Menu items range from bowls, to toasts & spreads and yummy desserts. Come pair your favorite craft coffee/tea drink with a bite to eat. Vegan and gluten free options. Come nighttime, try their delicious craft cocktails. Visit Roast & Toast’s website.
Shep’s Brewing Co.
(315) 406-6498
132 Genesee Street
Family owned & operated, Garrett Shepherd’s nano-brewery rotating craft selection includes American & English-style IPAs & stouts, and German-inspired ales, lagers & pilsners, plus NY wines and house-made hard cider, seltzer & lemonade. View local artwork on display, with First Friday monthly celebrations with live music & new beverage releases. Light menu served, downtown eatery deliveries welcome. Visit Shep’s website.
Speedy Cafe
(315) 253-9116
68 North Street
Menu includes baked goods & breakfast sandwiches, pizza, hot & cold sandwiches, burgers, roller grilled favorites, coffee, slushies & desserts, plus beer sales, ATM, gas, kerosene & propane supplies. Open daily, 24 hours. Visit Speedy’s website.
Subway
(315) 253-4507
76 North Street
For a breakfast, lunch or dinner stop, enjoy free parking, quick service and made-to-order submarine & breakfast sandwiches, signature wraps, chopped salads, plus chips, coffee, cold beverages & cookies. Visit Subway’s website.
Swaby’s Tavern
(315) 252-5400
6 South Street
For dinner & cocktails, be greeted by 500 lb. gorilla and floor to ceiling relics, antiques & oddities, plus a display featuring Auburn’s infamous electric chair. Menu offers seafood, steak, pasta, wraps, burgers, wings, soups, salads, hot & deli sandwiches & pizza. Full bar, serving late, perfect last stop for the evening. Visit Swaby’s website.
Tailgater's Sports Bar & Grill
(315) 406-0566
One Arterial East, Route 5
Menu features burgers, flat bread pizza, sandwiches, wings & sides, plus daily happy hour specials, dart board, Touch-tunes, indoor smoking area, outdoor deck, live music & OTB.
Visit Tailgater’s website.
The Underground Bottle Shop
(315) 252-5696
29 East Genesee Street
Beverage lines include organic small-batch wines, craft hard cider on tap & spirits from around the world, with a specialization in NYS & the Finger Lakes Region. Products are hand-selected, and of the highest quality, in this family-owned boutique shop. Check their Facebook page for scheduled tastings, to place an order visit Underground Bottle’s website.
Wegmans
(315) 255-2231
1 Loop Road
Offering the best in the world of groceries, produce, prepared & bulk foods, “beer world,” a pharmacy, pizza & sandwich deli, sushi, bakery, beverage café and salad bar, and public restrooms. Visit Wegman’s website.
For additional info on downtown Auburn services, events, plus numerous wellness offerings like beauty salons, spas, yoga studios & massage, click this link, or call (315) 252-7874.
