We've been going to Katrina's for a long, long time well over 25 years. This is singularly the best breakfast place in Auburn. The food has been always been top-notch and the service is fantastic. The wait staff is professional, well trained, and a pleasure to deal with especially Anne Marie. I have only one complaint. Last week when we went for breakfast on Sunday, we were told that they no longer have their housemate hollandaise sauce. We've been having salmon Benedict's there for years and their hollandaise sauce is absolutely fantastic. Canned or packaged holiday sauce is not going to cut it. You never ever change the menu when you have such a a great thing going for you. I think that they have rectified this problem. I sure hope so because I don't know where else I would go for breakfast. Bring back the housemate hollandaise sauce! This place is too good and has been so good for years to mess it up with a silly change like that. read more

| 03.01.2026 | * Brunch for 2, turned into 4 and ended with 6. * 4 out of 6 of us got chicken fried steak * educated on basted eggs * learned how to eat pancakes (2) chicken fried steak with sunny side up eggs, house-made gravy and potatoes $18.50 chicken fried steak with scrambled eggs, house-made gravy and fruit $18.50 chicken fried steak with basted eggs, house-made gravy, potatoes and fruit (3) banana nut pancakes $14.50 plain pancake not pictured (2) chicken and waffles read more

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Decided to try this place out for breakfast. As we walked into the restaurant we were greeted with a nice hello and we will be right with you. This place has indoor and outdoor seating. We decided to sit outside since it was a nice day. We ordered eggs Benedict and Tuscan breakfast and of course coffee. The Eggs Benedict was made just right with yummy hollandaise sauce. The Tuscan was yummy to it had feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and I believe spinach, eggs on a slice of bread. I went out of the box with this one and it was delicious. If your in the area good check them out and if your up to trying something different for breakfast order the Tuscan is was delicious! read more

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not impressed ants all over the table and utensils. Food was very salty ham was old. not work 79$ for sure. service was very very slow and no iced coffee ??? just bland coffee brew read more

Omg, I have the biggest complaint! My quiche was SO good it has put all other quiche to shame! Oh and my stomach isn't big enough because I just wanted to keep eating. I got the zucchini, bacon, tomato, and mushroom quiche and holy moly...so good! Obviously homemade with the flakiest crust. And my daughter's fruit salad came in a bowl the size of a bucket. The almond chicken salad sandwich my husband ordered was fantastic and really each half was the size of a full sandwich. We were so lucky to have chosen this restaurant and only sorry we don't live here to come back again. read more

Katrina's Cafe - Katrina's famous fruit salad came - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

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Come for the food. Period. The homeade meals (and breakfast dishes in particular) are amazing, they make every single egg dish in individual pans making sure they give you a quality meal. I ordered a vegetarian omlette with fruit, and received a huge plateful of food. Everything was fresh, especially the fruit which had a variety and not the usual sad melon. The omelet was stuffed with nicely cooked veggies and covered with more. My SO and brother also ordered omelets stuffed with various meats and crisp potatoes, also delicious. Coffee was average but plentiful. Alright why is this not a 5 star given the food is amazing? The service is terrible. I believe it "might" be the owner, but it is run by an angry, scowling rude woman who shouts orders to her staff. Ownership entitlement does not suit her well. I could not believe this person was even working, they were so disgruntled and gave the small restaurant a dark vibe. I truly felt bad for the young staff bustling around. I would eat here again because everything we ordered was delicious and the kitchen is clearly talented, but expect zero niceties or friendly banter. It definitely ruins the overall ambiance and I am not the first person to note this. Tip, order the potatoes they are season perfectly. read more

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Quaint restaurant with home style dishes. I only had the Belgian waffle which was good. I would like to come back and try other more savory fares. read more

It's been maybe a year since eating at Katrina's Cafe. This is first time we've been disappointed. We both had omelets that included bacon. The change was the bacon came minced, literally pieces smaller than a grain of rice. Flavor was fine but texture not pleasing. The country potatoes in past were always crispy edges with tender center, today not crispy at all, and seasoning, meh. Edible, but not over the top delicious as on our many previous experiences here. For many years, Katrina's Cafe was our gold standard for breakfast restaurant experience. Definitely the cook did not meet that standard today. Very disappointed. read more

Arrived on a rainy morning about 1030. There were tables available and we were sat immediately. It's a small cozy restaurant with parking next door. Ordered the chicken fried steak with eggs and biscuits and gravy. The eggs were hot and fresh and the biscuits and gravy were also hot and fresh and both tasted good - not the best but definitely tasty. The chicken fried steak was okay. It seemed to be over breaded and not enough meat. It was more breading than you'd expect. The service was average, nothing unique. read more

Katrina's Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs with biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

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Originally started at another restaurant before going hiking in the area and they wanted $4.50 to split a plate so we came here. Priced very similar to other restaurant and had chicken fried steak and eggs. Food and service was good and no issues getting an extra plate. read more

After being seated.we was waiting for someone to offer drinks,so I decided to ask three employee for the drinks.waited 5 more minutes still no drinks.So we decided to get up and leave.We ended up at NANCY CAFE. GREAT CHOICE!!! GREAT SERVICE AND FOOD.!!!! TO BAD WE DIDN'T GET TO TRY YOUR FOOD..GOOD SERVICE IS EVERYTHING. read more

Stopped by on the way to Tahoe. Was initially thinking of stopping in Roseville but the lines there were really long on a Saturday at 9am. I ordered the bacon avocado Benedict and lemon yogurt pancakes. My partner ordered the Avocado delight (omelette). The portion sizes are HUGE. Everyone else at the table ordered omelettes and left feeling very full. The eggs in the Benedict were poached to perfection (still some gooey-ness but not runny across the entire plate). The bacon and avocado complement the eggs and English muffin well. I ordered mine with a side of fruit. Most places with fruit as a side will put some berries on a plate, but at Katrina's they really load up your plate with a variety! Watermelon, cantaloupe, orange, strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, apple, and pineapple. As a table, we shared the lemon yogurt pancakes. It comes with syrup and raspberry jam. I recommend adding the jam to the pancakes (but in moderation because it's very sweet), as it balances the sour and creaminess very well. The pancakes were light and fluffy, and even though both yogurt and lemon are sour the flavors blend together perfectly. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, but they are quite busy!! The waiters were constantly walking by with new orders and seating guests. Service was as attentive as can be, despite being busy. You do have to flag down the waiter to place your order, but the food comes pretty quickly after (maybe 10-15 minutes). If you're able to sit inside, they do have a multitude of plates on display along the rafters which I thought were quite nice! As a pro tip, although there is a specials menu provided, it seems there are some additional items that aren't on either the regular or specials menu but is written on the black board inside (that's where I saw the bacon avocado Benedict). There is a roped off portion of the parking lot with a sign for guests of Katrinas Cafe where you can park! read more

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I ordered an omelet. I didn't like it. I tried to make small talk with the waitress. She looked at me like I was then an alien or something. It made me uncomfortable. After giving us our food, she never came back. We told her we had been there before. But she didn't seem to care straight, faced. What do you want? She said Even my wife said it wasn't very nice and we will not be returning. read more

This was my first time here, and I have to say, this is a special place. From our waiter, John, checking on us to make sure we were doing well, to Kathrin, the owner, coming out to ensure we were having a good time, the experience was amazing. We brought our young kids, and having a whole toy section for them to play in was incredible and made our experience even better. I would definitely recommend giving them a try! it's the perfect place to bring the whole family. read more

Found this local gem and was a little apprehensive as it's tucked away between a car dealership and a Polaris dealer. Although inconspicuous, it seemed popular. We came around lunch time and even though it was busy there was plenty of seating both indoor and outside to accommodate us. We were seated right away and handed a large menu with anything and everything you could want available for breakfast or lunch. We opted for lunch and breakfast which came out super fast and were huge portions. It is a home town country spot with some great variety options but you can tell everything is homemade. The staff is friendly and attentive and the locals were also friendly. Great spot if you're looking for a bite. read more

Katrina's Cafe - Avocado Delight with biscuit and gravy. Huge portions that can be shared. Also comes with toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

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What a find! The other reviews of Katrina's give you a hint you're in for something special. The face the place was packed also speaks volumes. Warning - it's small both inside and outside so getting a table could be challenging but once you're in - get ready. Mom had a Hawaiian omelette w potatoes- she loved it. I like Hawaiian pizza but not sure I'd personally go there. I went Customer's Creation - Fontaine Italian Sausage, mushrooms, spinach and tomato w cheese. OMG, the sausage was tasty, sweet and a perfect foil for the omelette. The biscuits and gravy had a great flavor of sweet and savory w/o being overly heavy or mushy. Did I mention that both were huge and generously stuffed? Definitely a top 10 omelette that you will get two meals out of! My wife did a custom burger - mushrooms, bacon, avocado on a very nice burger patty. She prefers going bun less, no wrap - which was a good thing because, again, it was huge!!!! I'm not sure you could have picked it up w a bun. They serve steak fries which are often mushy and uninviting. Not these! Nice crisp bite - maybe a little under seasoned but nothing a little salt and pepper can't fix. So some heads up...1) Benedict's w hollandaise sauce are only available on weekends (we will be back!). 2) they only have wine and beer which wasn't a deal breaker for us at all. I guess you can tell we are new fans that are looking forward to coming back! read more

Katrina's Cafe - I couldn't wait to take a pic before taking a bite of each! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

My first review of 2025 goes to a poor experience. We popped here enroute from Tahoe to the Bay, and we were very surprised our experience didn't meet the great reviews. Expensive, large portions, but low quality of food, everything was soaked in butter and oil, poor service and long wait times for food. We spent $75 and ended up taking a few bites and leaving. Is the move breakfast only? Maybe. Lunch was a fail. While we waited about 10 min for a table, we waited about 30-40 minutes for mediocre food. And while it was crowded, 40 minutes seems extensive for the fare that came out. I went with the chicken pesto sandwich and it was for lack of a better word, gross. Soaked in butter, the sourdough was so greasy you couldn't pick this up, the chicken was tough, and there was a hint of really bad tasting pesto. The side salad was a bowl of just shredded iceberg. My husband's quiche was smothered in butter and cheese and that was just the top of the quiche. Everything was overpriced, but I'd be ok with it if it tasted good, it didn't. Overall, whether it was failed ordering on our part, it wasn't a great experience and a pass. Again, they were busy, so maybe I'm missing something, but your choice to try it out! read more

Service was super nice food came out quick and was delicious. Got the lumberjack breakfast and it did not disappoint. Will definitely come again. read more

Katrina's IS A MUST WHEN IN AUBURN!! Right on Highway 49. It's a small cozy restaurant with some amazing food!! Most items are scratch made which I appreciate!! YES, they are busy, but it's worth the wait!! Be patient please. read more

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This is SUCH a cute spot. The ambiance in here is UNMATCHED. The food was so tasty too, the omelette was delightful and not overcooked like omelettes usually are. The service was fine, it was quite busy in there so I'm sure they had a lot to do! Def check this place out, the potatos were also fireee. So was the jam, not like that packaged stuff breakfast places usually give you. read more

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Look no further than Katrina's for the best brunch spot in the area! My family and I were heading to Lake Tahoe and wanted to indulge in a large breakfast before heading up the mountain. Our omelets were cooked to perfection. The potatoes were crispy and packed with flavor. The portions are also huge and very reasonably priced. But the star of the table were the lemon ricotta pancakes... a must try! The location is small and despite it being an early weekday, we had to wait a little while. The service was great and once we were sat, we ordered quickly and received our food not too long after. read more

Katrina's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

This is a real gem. Old school diner with friendly service, waitresses who call everyone "honey," and massive portions of great comfort food. They must go through a lot of to-go boxes here, because they give you enough food for two meals. Looking forward to a return visit. read more

Katrina's- located in Auburn. Yummmmmm. First timer here. Had the mushroom, onion, cheese omlette. First off that was huge. It came with toast of my choice and fresh fruit or potatoes. I chose the unhealthy one. The potatoes were so good! I also got the blood orange mimosa! So yummy! Very well priced! Huge menu! Beautiful location! Nice outdoor patio! Great service. Everyone was so friendly! Would definitely come back! read more

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Please do not take this in a rude way.... This was the best "hole in the wall" restaurant i have been too!I I use that expression because it's very small. With that said the food is on point!!! We had their lemon yogurt pancakes and they were FANTASTIC!!! We cannot wait to come back!! YES, it's packed and there is a wait! But it's sooo worth it!!! read more

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Ordered a mexican breakfast - corn tortillas, scrambled egg in a red sauce. I ate on the very nice patio. The food was serbedquickly but was luke warm, as was the coffee. The fresh fruit that was served was an orange slice w/peel, banana slices not peeled, watermelon in rhine, blueberries and blackberries. I was annoyed at having to peel the fruit one piece at a time. The whole experience would have been better if the food and coffee were hot! read more

Our new favorite! My husband and I come here regularly for breakfast. The omelets are delicious and not greasy like other places, and the raspberry jam is amazing. Don't skip the volcano potatoes & load them up with all you want, they're so good. The staff is always kind and friendly, and even though it's small, we never feel cramped. Portions are generous, so definitely come hungry! read more

Food is consistently always great !! Service is friendly and quick !!! I highly recommend!

I have been eating here for way over 15 years. Their food is fabulous and fresh and huge. Their potato salad is delicious. They make the best spinach salad ever! Their breakfasts are absolutely delicious and sandwiches are enough to share! The service is absolutely amazing, but it is very loud inside so we tend to go when the weather is permitting for sitting outside and we love to bring our dog! It's pet friendly read more

I always tip. This time I did not l. This restaurant and specifically the server failed us in over 9 different ways. 1). No one seated us. We had to wait a long time and finally approached the person at the cash register. 2). It took 15 minutes for the server to let us know that she would "be with us in a minute" and another 10 minutes before our order was taken. 3). She scowled and pursed her lips at me when I asked to make a slight adjustment to my order. 4). The food then took forever to come out 5). At one point a hot sauce, bottle had fallen off the table. She came over and instead of bending down to pick it up. She used the bottom of her shoe rolled the bottle towards her and place it back on the table with not a thought to wiping it off first. 6). She served her friends( that came in about a half an hour after us ) their food one minute after our food was up. 7). Her friends french fries looked beautiful. Ours were the bottom of the bucket old, bits and pieces, inedible. We had to request fresh fries. 8). Her 30 something friends she told: " don't worry I gave you the senior citizens discount". ???? 9). She never refilled our water glasses or asked if we needed more. I remember thinking this as I saw her filling her friends water glasses twice. On a positive note my garden salad was fresh and delicious. Clearly to get decent timely service and fresh food, it helps if you are a friend of an employee. The rest of us are out of luck. *Side note both my husband and I have worked in the food service\ restaurant business, so we understand the industry and are sympathetic in general. read more

Probably our sixth visit for breakfast and the crew is always kind & the food is good. I had the bacon, Swiss & spinach Omelet with country potatoes. Hearty bacon loaded Omelet was hot and fresh ,plentyof spinach, cheese & grilled onions& and enough for two. The Mrs ordered healthy and had the oatmeal with fresh fruit, brown sugar, and cream on the side. Good local fruit, refreshing, and plenty to eat. We sat outside and enjoyed the fall weather. Not too busy on a Thursday about 11am. read more

Katrina's Cafe - Oatmeal with fresh fruit, brown sugar & cream. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

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First time eating Katrina's café - it was excellent. I had the Tuscan with fresh fruit. It was delicious. ALL the fruit was perfectly ripe. The service was fast and it had a cozy hometown feel. loved it, we will be back. read more

very good classic cheeseburger, can't find a burger and fries like that in many places nation wide.

The 2 stars is for the service because our server was kind and attentive. The food was horrid. My omelet was eggs served in soup with out flavor, my husband had the chicken fried steak. Which he bit into a piece of bone, the gravy was cheaply made and sweet. We paid and left hungry. read more

Katrina's Cafe - Zucchini omelet Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

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Always great been going there over 30 years. Have never had a bad meal here. Omelettes and Biscuits and Gravy are outstanding

Food is nothing to write home about, but have had some nice servers in the past. Reason for the 1 star? - this last time my 70 year old mother took my DISABLED 11 year old with Down Syndrome (who functions as a 2 year old). The lady waitress shamed my mother for letting my child look at a phone to stay occupied, and scolded my child, telling her to put the phone down and have a conversation. What a joke. read more

Katrina's is by far our favorite brunch and lunch place in Auburn! The food speaks for itself! We've had many things from the menu and every single thing is incredible and worth the calories! Love love love Katrina's! read more

Food and service are great. We are giving them 4 stars because the space it's too small. We do not know what to do with our legs or arms to keep them out of the way. It's also Q little loud. Our must stop for breakfast on our way to/back from Sacramento. Glorious mimosas, excellent food and stellar service. On our last stop we enjoyed the Supreme Sandwich (avocado, tomato, shrimp and melted cheese on English muffin) with a side of French onion soup. My BF had chorizo Benedict with a side of biscuits and gravy. The blood orange mimosas were delicious. Black berry garnish was a nice touch. Thanks for the food , the service and the flexibility of providing coffee to go. Cheers to Katrina's Cafe. read more

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The staff was attentive and very nice. The food speaks for itself. I ordered the chicken fried steak and the waffles. Definitely coming back! read more

Katrina's Cafe - Chicken fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

When I asked what in the menu was vegetarian, the server (older lady) said that she didn't have time to go over the menu. Not sure it was because of my skin color as she rudely left and started giving attention to the customers on the other table. If you don't have patience then don't be in customer service profession. This is not our first time coming here but this definitely was the first time being treated like second class citizens. We got up and walked out. We will no longer be coming here. If you guys are so busy hire more staff. If you are having a bad day don't take it out on your customers. End of the day it's the customers that build a business. read more

the food was very good. we were seated right away but from there the service was terrible. No brought more coffee after our breakfast was served No one ever came around to see how we were doing. I finally had to ask for the check still no one came around to get the $. good food- terrible service! read more