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    Auction Yard Cafe

    4.6 (54 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Eric H.

    Great find in Alturas. The service was so refreshing, just a great small town feel. They brought me free fries just because they're nice. I ordered clam chowder which tasted great. The burgers were huge, I was not prepared at all for it. The patty was hand made and it was good. The fries were also good, not greasy at all. I loved the atmosphere too, a country diner dining room where they chat with their customers and make you feel at home.

    Friendly tom cat outside the cafe...he appreciated a scrap of bacon from my daughter
    Amy B.

    We stopped for breakfast on our way through town, this cafe lives up to the reviews! I had pancakes and sausage, and my husband had French toast and sausage. Both meals came with eggs. Some of the best sausage we've ever had (seriously!), and the pancakes and French toast were delicious. Huge portions, we couldn't finish our food, even though it tasted so good. My child gobbled up her meal as well. And the prices can't be beat: $30 for 3 of us. Waitress Nicki was very friendly and gave us some good advice for our travels. We will definitely be back! Country Breakfast

    Mom in the kitchen cooking:)
    MaryAnn B.

    On our way to Idaho for a family wedding we found this gem! I checked on Yelp like always and found this place, Adorable great food, mama's in the kitchen cooking and daughter is serving up the food. I had a delicious roast beef sandwich the coffee was good too. Thank you ladies :)

    Who knew? Step inside for a surprise of a menu full of delicious food and friendly service!
    Jamie T.

    Lucky for us! Most everything was closed in Alturas when we rolled in on our motorcycles on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. I had even called ahead the week before to confirm what places were going to be open on Labor Day Weekend and the one we were planning on had changed their hours and was closed. The next closest place that was open was packed with zero social distancing. Soooo one more call before leaving town hungry was to Auction Yard Cafe. I asked if they were open and had indoor seating available for a party of 6 with social distancing. The nice girl that answered said yes!, We close in 45 minutes and we can make that happen! We arrived in 5 minutes to a nice table set up for us, ordered and enjoyed breakfast and lunch items that were without a doubt the BEST FOOD IN TOWN!!

    T G R ..

    Flying thru the thriving metropolis of Alturas You will pass by the town's Auction yard. This is where u slam on the brakes and roll back the sleeves and get your Eat on..!! Now for all you polo wearin, Gucci packing peps..u may want to get off that high horse before opening the door. This is a county diner, hole in the wall,..god damn good eatin joint. .. this is where u order biscuits and gravy and a cup of black coffee.. And u can't jam it all down. So if you come this way.give these great folks your business.. Out.. Ohhhh.. biscuits and gravy..oh Soooo goood

    Pork chops and eggs. Yummy.
    Jeremy J.

    The auction yard is the best place to grab breakfast in Alturas. Absolutely delicious and individual portions that could feed two or more people. My cohort ordered the biscuits and gravy and French toast and said both were the best they had ever had. The food is amazing... ...the only reason for a four star rating is the fact that they only accept cash or check. Add the debit option and I will up my rating to 5 stars.

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    Had a great breakfast here at a great price with some great service. I would highly recommend this place for anyone in the Alturas area looking for a good breakfast

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    Good, greasy-spoon type food. Arrived around 1:30 pm and a customer leaving informed us they were getting ready to close (although Yelp says they're open till 4 pm). We offered to get our food to go, but they waitress said it was ok to dine in, although it made the meal seem uncomfortable because she probably didn't really want us to stay. The restaurant is pretty dated and the outside is downright dilapidated, but there's not many options to choose from. It was clean enough and the food was yummy. Had clam chowder, cheeseburgers, and grilled cheese with fries.

    Anna P.

    Just driving through. Amazing burgers. Can't imagine what the double looks like. BLT had loads of crispy bacon. Service was so genuine. Loved this place. Oh. I don't think they even had a sign out? Don't pass this up. Perfect American dinner experience.

    Open face Beef sandwich.

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    I love the Auction yard, friendly people and great food. They have the best burger in modoc county.

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    Wow, you'd better hungry! Great biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon and ham. And really friendly folks!

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