This place is old school. The waitresses are all seasoned who know at least 50% of the people in the place and if they don't they still treat you like a good meal and good service are a cure all. The rapport with the waitresses and cooks have is the the flow that only comes with ages. This dinner is really nice on the inside - the chrome shined up, the wood well cared for, and countless years in the table tops making it feel homey. I thought the food was fine but it's really the atmosphere that's the best part. They have a big parking lot which surrounds the diner like it's an island. The accessible entrance is to the left on the building and there's a steps entrance on the right. read more

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Great experience. Saturday morning and it was packed! We wait 10 mins to get seated. Got coffee n water almost immediately. We ordered the Philly omelette. It came in less than a minutes! Home fries were delish, toast thick. My hubs n I split it. Plenty for two. The omlette was just meh... had almost no flavor but overall a great experience with excellent staff and service. Its typical diner food of bland but a great overall experience. read more

Auburn Diner - Philly cheeses teak omlette split with home fries. - Diners Near Me - Auburn, New York

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Dicovered this diner 2 years ago, and come here each year I come into rhe region. Food is very good, large portions, comfortable atmosphere read more

Auburn Diner - Diners Near Me - Auburn, New York

If you like a Rueben sandwich and onion rings. This is the place for you. The place has a classic diner feel to it. With fast service and good food. read more

Auburn Diner - Diners Near Me - Auburn, New York

Absolutely loved the food for many years due to people working there who were family. Although I love the servers especially Mary she is amazing. I have lost the liking of this diner. Two things happened there while I was pregnant and have not gone back since. First one was an egg and olive sandwich bit into when I got home full of shells threw it all up( A waste.) so upset I was so hungry with my pregnancy. Second I had waited 30 minutes for a sunny side egg for my eggs Benedict had to go in and out of the restaurant for it be so so hot and the food came sliced into the egg and a long black womens hair was in it. The women in the back do not wear hair nets and I think it's absolutely disgusting! So sad this has ruined my favorite all time place. :(( read more

A hidden gem in the Fingerlakes. We sat at the counter on a busy Friday night. The place was hopping. The wait staff knew everyone by name, yet made my wife and I feel welcome as visitors. Our server was a hoot! She narrated what was going on, interacted with the kitchen and patrons, and brought wonderful energy and humor. We loved the show! When the food came I was impressed. The fish was crispy and tasty, seasoned perfectly. The Mac and cheese was authentic and delicious. This was the most fun I've had in a long time. We can't wait to come see them again in August. We love you Auburn Diner...keep on doing what you do! read more

Old time diner serving up traditional diner food. They offer a typical diner menu which was solid and served by efficient staff. It was actually quite busy when I was there and appears to be a local favorite. read more

Auburn Diner - Early bird special. - Diners Near Me - Auburn, New York

Place was packed. I waited not 3-5 minutes and me and my wife were seated brought coffee right away. I highly recommend the big breakfast eggs cooked to perfection pancakes were friggin amazing. Don't think I was in there more than 20 plus minutes. Can't comment on the home grid that came with my breakfast cause I don't like them. 5 stars. Staff was prompt curious and quick. This is my place to go to eat when I am in auburn from now on. read more

It was a bright, clean & busy place! The food was delicious! Especially the milkshake!! The staff was so friendly & everyone was on task & working hard. We'll definitely go again! read more

Great fish dinner on Fridays! Be sure to call ahead as they sell out fast! Parking is also limited so go early!!!

Amazing food and service so happy ambiance always smiling will go again real homemade food

Great prices, quick service, fun atmosphere. The food was plentiful. Who gets stuff to-go for breakfast?! I've never had to do that before, but here I did. Great value. My only complaint is that the water tastes bad. read more

Totally hopping place. You can tell lots of regulars frequent it. The breakfast portions were huge! Including the pancakes. Nice local place with traditional diner like charm. Bathrooms were very clean!! read more

My husband and I were recently in this small NY town for a wedding and stopped in the Auburn Diner. Food was outstanding especially the home fries-- I ate every single one:) Very reasonable prices, good coffee, ample portions and lovely staff. read more

The food was good. I had a BLT. All items were perfectly balanced. The staff were friendly and the service was quick, as expected in a diner. Typical diner atmosphere. I would go again and try a burger, every one that went by me looked incredible. read more

Auburn Diner is a friendly place with good food and excellent service. There might be a wait but it will be worth it.

This place reminds me of my childhood. Nostalgia hits me the second I see the building. I love that it's still around after all these years and it's still wonderful. The staff is great, hard working and fair to those waiting. The food is hot, fresh and delicious and the prices are fair and affordable. Try this diner! You won't be disappointed. read more

Looking for some lunch is downtown Auburn, checked Yelp! of course, and .4 miles away was the Diner and 4 1/2 stars! Only open until 2:00, we hustled over and were lucky enough to get a booth because they were still packed and more coming in behind us! Seems everybody knew everybody coming in (reminded me of Cheers!), the service was quick and friendly. Being a Friday (later learned on Friday's they were open until 8:00) they had a fish sandwich which I ordered. It came out and was absolutely HUGE! It dwarfed the bun and had to use a fork and knife for most of the meal! Ordered a side of onion rings and had almost too many to finish - almost! We'll be back next time in Auburn and highly recommend! You won't be disappointed. read more

Absolutely on all counts. It's an excellent place, great food friendly staff. Very very clean place. Thank you to Steve and Toni for turning us on to this gem of a place. read more

Auburn Diner - a man sitting at a table with breakfast - Diners Near Me - Auburn, New York

Very friendly staff. Welcoming atmosphere. Good diner cooking. 3rd time visitor from Cleveland, Ohio read more

Excellent diner. Old time feel with updated menu choices (including vegan, if needed). I had the eggs special, with home fries, toast and very tasty coffee. My partner had avocado toast - with scrambled eggs, tomato, avocado and feta cheese. Both orders were prepared and presented very well - and were delicious. Service was very friendly and efficient. Highly recommended. read more

A very cute and quaint diner. We found this gem on our Niagra Falls trip and were quite content with our food. I'd definitely stop here again if I found myself out in the area. read more

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Good food and very friendly staff. Tight quarters makes it more challenging but this group is very professional. The selections are good and they offer many options. The number if toast (bread) selections was impressive. It was even toasted properly, not dried out. read more

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I LOVE this place! A good, old-fashioned, greasy spoon, hash slingin' kind of diner. It's very clean, it's busy, the waitresses fly around like they're on roller skates and the short-order kitchen guy is a smart ass. The decor is, well, diner! The tops are 50's style (red) laminate edged with chrome and stools topped off with metalflake padded vinyl. What's not to love? The place was packed when I arrived, well after the lunch hour on a Saturday yet, and pushing close to closing time. Just the same, I was welcomed in as long as I would sit at the counter. The booths were all full. A group of three arrived right after I placed my order and one of the waitresses did a head count and said, no, they would have to wait. They are obviously adhering to the governor's decree limiting crowd size. By the way, there's a patio with tables outside, the weather was abnormally warm for November and several folks were dining outside. I ordered a couple of scrambled eggs with toast. (I don't eat much.) My eggs were fluffy, the wheat toast was commercial bakery bread but was fine. A small bowl in front of me was filled with pre-packaged jellies, jams, and marmalade, you know the white packages because they're in use everywhere. The place was filled with regulars, it seemed like everyone knew everyone else. No one knew me at all (I'm from WAY out of town) but I was treated like a daily regular. Fun place! A little out of the way if you're downtown but worth the short drive. read more

Auburn Diner - The stereotype, railroad car-style diner with a wonderful old neon sign. It's pink - much more pink than my photo shows. - Diners Near Me - Auburn, New York

Breakfast at Auburn dinner is unmatched! Executing on fast but personalized service, the historic train car turned dinner is a must visit whether you are spending a weekend in the Finger Lakes or live in the area. The 2 eggs, meat, toast, and hash browns plate never disappoints. Go early on the weekends as there is often a wait! read more

The food was pretty good, cute little place. The service was fast and very friendly. Lots of people coming in. read more

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The food was delicious, the service was great, although a little gruff at first and the prices were good. Enjoy a little slice of small town life in this authentic boxcar diner. Places like this have to be supported and savored. We had breakfast and it was all very tasty! This was a wonderful way to start our road-trip back to NJ. read more

This is a good place to eat, but oftentimes, you have to wait. We went on a Monday morning (which was a great time to go) and had a big breakfast that was awesome. Forget the golden arches, you get a much better meal for about the same money. The waitresses are down to earth people and the diner itself is a bit nostalgic. read more

I was looking for a quick diner breakfast and this place popped up on my search so I made my way here. The place is small and the parking lot was packed. It was only me so I told the hostess the bar was fine if one came available. The waitress was quick to bring me coffee and take my order. I got one of the breakfast specials. Scrambled eggs, sausage, and has browns with toast. The eggs were definitely scrambled on the flat top because it was a tie dye mix of white and yellow. Not cool. You're not that busy to grab a bowl or have some pre scrambled. And the toast had the bare minimum amount of butter. It was like they took the tip of the knife on the edge and put a 3mm dab of it on there. Do I expect more from diners, probably. read more

Auburn Diner - Breakfast Special - Diners Near Me - Auburn, New York

We loved it. Our party of 10 with 3 dogs rolled in to the packed AD. The crowd was already heavy. A few of us only had an hour before our Harriet Tubman tour. The staff, led by Kim, was exceptional. Hot coffee, refilled often all why we were entertained by a local who was a stand up welcoming fellow. Look at the pictures. Food was over the top fantastic. The big breakfast was a hit. read more

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i was there monday the 3rd. i was very disappointed by mary the server. she threw the menu at me and was very rude. i will not go again. she needs to be fired. her attitude is horrible read more

This is the best diner in Auburn. The servers are professional and friendly but they have an attitude. They make me laugh but they are so amazing. Kim, Mary and Tiffany. Donna is great too. read more

This place has it all. excellent service excellent food in an iconic setting with enjoyable staff.

This is a cute little diner and all the food is delicious!!! You will not be disappointed!!

I've never had a bad meal here! Definitely the perfect place to grab some truly American comfort food. I tend to get the hot turkey sandwich which is delish! They also have breakfast all day which is always a plus. The service is always prompt and friendly, whether you're in a booth or at the counter. Their hours are a little funky, so come early (before 2 pm most days) so you won't be disappointed. They also have daily specials, so look out for the white board which they update daily, and save room for dessert, there's always a few pies to choose from!! read more

Auburn Diner - Hot turkey sandwich! - Diners Near Me - Auburn, New York

Small place but the food is definitely worth the wait. And the prices are cheap too for the amount of food you get.

Fantastic food served quick and great prices The service was tops too. Nothing beats a small town diner for friendly down home grub. I'll be back. read more

Had lunch there the other day Philly cheesesteak was absolutely delicious and the fries were so good

I ordered twice this weekend. Clean, safe, organized takeout from a Window with nobody on top of me. Server had gloves, mask and Order was ready very quickly w hot food! Home fries could use some Seasonings read more

Excellent food. Impeccable service. Very good vibe. Big on sports. Would highly recommend as an ideal place to go with friends.