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, 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
Cafe 108 offers convenient online ordering, carry-out, delivery & curbside pick-up, and is accessible on DoorDash. Using locally sourced, farm-fresh ingredients for house-made meals & baked goods, Patisserie stretch bread, soup, quiche, salads, sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, expertly crafted Simple Roast Coffee, and smoothies. Also offering gluten-free and vegan menu options. 100% of their profits support Auburn Public Theater, a non-profit community arts center. Visit Cafe 108’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.
Cellar & Folly Whiskey Co.
(315) 515-3104
131 Genesee Street
Visit our new tasting room in the heart of downtown Auburn to experience 30+ cocktails, from expertly crafted classics to inventive spirit fusion creations. Established in 2022, C&F takes pride in distilling quality spirits and forging friendships through the joy of whiskey. Visit C&F’s website. Visit C&F’s Facebook page.
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 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.
Genesee Social Co.
(315) 916-5550
12 Genesee Street
Come dine and relax in this quaint café. Owner Amanda Pinckney’s gourmet creations include breakfast sandwiches, and their 11 AM – 2 PM lunch menu features sandwiches, salads, quiche, baked goods, grilled paninis, and soups. Visit Genesee Social’s Facebook page.
Glo Smoothie Co.
(315) 282-7414
15 East Genesee Street, Suite A
Glo Smoothie Co.’s menu items are built around whole-food ingredients and premium proteins, including grass-fed whey, organic vegan protein, collagen, probiotics, immunity-boosting superfoods, and micronutrients to support recovery, energy, and wellness.
Choose from handcrafted smoothies, fruit juice refreshers, premium protein shakes & bites, organic hot/cold coffee from Fingerlakes Coffee Roasters, organic whole grain oatmeal bowls, overnight oats, chia puddings, Greek yogurt bowls, and artisan toasts made with Wake Robin Farms' stone-milled sourdough from Jordan, NY. Other small business partners include Bieling's Bees raw honey and Microbabe's fresh organic microgreens.
Glo smoothies are made with 100% real fruit, blended fresh with no artificial syrups or refined sugars. The protein shakes are made with grass-fed whey isolate protein or organic vegan pea protein and milk/substitute of your choice. GloBites are house-made protein-rich nutrient-packed, gluten-free bites, in a pack of four providing 20g of protein. Visit Glo Smoothie’s Facebook page, and website.
Little Caesar’s Pizza
(315) 252-6300
61 North Street
From carry-out lunch to late-night dinner, enjoy our custom and deep-dish stuffed-crust pizzas, flavored wings, crazy breadsticks, cheese bread & Pepsi products. Visit Little Caesars’ website.
Mazza Cravings
(680) 386-1858
27 East Genesee Street
This lovely cafe on East Hill serves up crepes, waffles, Açai bowls, bubble tea, shakes, smoothies, coffee, Matcha, Hojicha drinks & more. Visit Mazza’s Facebook page.
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.
Osteria Salina & Il Buco
(315) 258-9070
16 - 18 State Street
Full bar offers local wines, craft beers & specialty cocktails; fine-dining restaurant offers tapas, brick-oven pizzas, seafood, salads, rotisserie meats, soups, homemade pasta dishes, and baked goods and desserts. Outdoor seating, plus a rooftop lounge. Live entertainment scheduled weekly. Visit Osteria’s website.
The Pantry Market
(315) 406-7575
Atrium on Genesee, 115 Genesee Street
Customers will find an ever-growing selection of locally sourced products, including delicious baked goods from local bakers, fresh local meats, dairy products, and freshly harvested microgreens.
The market also features handcrafted gifts, home décor, candles, specialty foods, artisan creations, apparel, and many other trendy items made by talented local small businesses throughout the region. In addition, shoppers will discover hometown merchandise celebrating our community, including T-shirts, koozies, greeting cards, postcards, and other locally inspired gifts.
Visit The Pantry Market’s Facebook page.
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. Live music Thursday nights, catering, full bar & outdoor seating. Visit Parker’s website and Facebook page.
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
(315) 878-1993
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. 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 lunch, 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.
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.
