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 for private events. Visit Walley’s website.
Auburn Bagel Co.
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. Visit the ABC’s website.
Bambino’s Pizza
(315) 255-3385
100 Genesee Center, Suite 108
A local family-run business, dine at this European eatery run 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, expertly crafted Simple Roast Coffee and smoothies. Visit Cafe 108’s website.
Combgrown Mead
26 Osborne Street, Suite 4
combgrown@gmail.com
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. 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.
Gretchen's Confections
(315) 400-5224
25 - 27 East Genesee Street
Shop a wide selection of handcrafted specialty chocolates in candies, bon bons, bars, bark & fudge, plus desserts & baked goods, quiche and gourmet beverages. Visit Gretchen’s 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 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 live 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 a 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 scheduled weekly. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with family & friends. Large outdoor seating area. 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 pastas. Outdoor seating, plus roof top lounge. Bakery & creperie next door serving baked goods, sweet & savory crepes & pizza slices. Visit Osteria’s website.
Parker’s Grille & Tap House
(315) 252-6884
129 Genesee Street
Kitchen serves daily specials & snacks, 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
(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. 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, we’ve 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 the craft cocktails. Visit Roast & Toast’s website.
Shepherd’s Brewing Co.
(315) 406-6498
132 Genesee Street
Family owned & operated, Shep’s nano-brewery rotating craft selection includes American & English-style IPAs & stouts, and German-inspired ales, lagers & pilsners, plus NY wines and house-created hard cider, seltzer & lemonade. View local artwork on display, with First Friday 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, plus a display honoring Auburn’s infamous electric chair. Menu offers seafood, steak, pasta, wraps, burgers, wings, soups, salads, hot & deli sandwiches & pizza. 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 groceries, produce, prepared & bulk foods, “beer world,” a pharmacy, pizza & sandwich deli, bakery, beverage café & salad bar, plus Wi-Fi, café seating 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.
