Passing through Auburn, Indiana this Thursday afternoon (enroute to Naperville IL) and stopped for…read morethe night (and to get dinner). Our neighbor is cat-sitting for us and suggested Salvatori's as a good place for Italian, and she was so right! It's not a big space and you may have a short wait for a table, but so worth it. The ambiance is casual and family-oriented, not too noisy even when full, and (best of all) there's No TVs. Heavenly! I had the pasta Apuli (minus the red pepper flakes), she had the Spaghetti Olio and we split a bruchetta and a cannoli for a to-go dessert. The portions are so large, we needed to-go boxes for both dinners even though we ordered the half sizes! Generous doesn't begin to describe this place. Our server was warm and attentive without 'hovering' and the host stopped by to ensure all's well. We're coming back through town on Monday and I think we'll be back again!

Clean, open, fast Italian place to my surprise connected to a gas station. Portions of food were…read morehuge and service was very fast. I was a party of one so I was in for a drink and dinner rather quick and they delivered. They had a special which was a salad and rigatoni with vodka sauce and chicken that the waiter recommended. It was good, huge portion, and spicy. I took half to go and ate for breakfast. Only criticism were that the house red wine, a chicanti was not good and the waiter touched my bread with their hand when boxing my meal. Like they picked it up with their hand to not get it covered in sauce then picked it back up to out on top of the pasta to close the lid. That I could have done without seeing and needless to say that bread got thrown away. But I'll be back!

Walked past this establishment and decided to grab a bite after walking around downtown for a bit…read more The front desk girl was joyful and helped me decide on this sandwich after i asked which is the most popular. I get why it's popular! It was delicious. (Grilled Club). Just a little heads up, there are lots of stairs to get here on the second floor!

Underwhelming salad and the coffee was quite plain and served in a styrofoam cup. Nice service and…read moregood came quickly though.

I've always enjoyed my visits to McAlister's! Great service and food. We love the variety of the…read morekids meals, too. My toddler always eats a bunch here!

Amazing food! Great workers! Came here this Sunday for dinner and was greeted instantly and served…read morewith large smiles . I recommended the spud! It's HUGEEEEEEEEEEE and yummy

My family and I recently visited Bo Doogie's BBQ. BBQ is one of our favorite summertime meals, and…read morewhen it's done right, you really can't go wrong with good barbecue. We're always excited to try different BBQ spots because great barbecue has a way of bringing people together. There's just something about the smoky flavors, slow-cooked meats, and classic sides that makes it such a comforting and satisfying meal, especially during the summer months. Bo Doogie's BBQ definitely has that classic barbecue feel. The smell of BBQ alone gets your appetite going the moment you arrive. When the food came out, it had that rich, smoky aroma that you hope for when you're visiting a BBQ place. BBQ is one of those foods that's simple but when it's done well, it's absolutely delicious. It's a meal our whole family enjoys, and it's always fun finding new places that serve up good barbecue. Overall, if you're someone who enjoys classic barbecue flavors and a laid-back place to enjoy a meal with family, Bo Doogie's BBQ is worth stopping by to give it a try.

I loved Barbecue! I had burnt ends with collard greens and baked beans. So amazing! I highly…read morerecommend this eatery if you find yourself in Auburn Indiana!

Mimi's Retreat (Auburn, on the square) - dinning "retreat" during the Auburn Fair…read more Here is another one of our family traditions. We enjoy going to the Auburn Free Fall Fair. Looking at the 4-H animals, walking through the commercial tent, getting donuts, people watching and taking in the food vendor sights/smells are part of that experience. We also like to grab a bite to eat while there. However, I'm just not interested in fighting the lines to get an expensive corn dog, sirloin tip and/or fish sandwich....and then having no where to sit, relax and eat our selections. Enter Mimi's Retreat! Mimi's Retreat is small community bar that is located on the south side of the square - so they are right in the middle of the action! They are always open during the fair and tend to have fewer customers than normal. This makes them a great choice to duck into to get a good meal, at a pretty good price and sit & relax away from the crowds. Mimi's has been a part of the Auburn scene for as long as I can remember. They are best described as a community bar. They have some TV's for sports viewing. The attractive looking bar will seat about 10 people. There are less than modern tables to seat about another 40 patrons. Mimi's is set in an old building. They have stayed true to the older feel in terms of wood work, brick and vintage feel. The decor mainly features bar modern day product signs and some historic Auburn pictures. The kitchen is easily viewed as you walk in the door. The place is rather comfortable and inviting. The staff here is welcoming and friendly. Mimi's service may not be the most attentive when the bar is busy - just be aware. The menu is pretty simple and moderately priced. They have the typical bar food with a few add-ons that give them a little boarder touch including non-bar food daily specials. I can't speak for bar service. It seems like they hustle the best they can. Food tends to come out at a decent pace - depending on the crowd. Mimi's is definitely a no-frills kind of place as the non-alcohol drinks are served in a Toby Keith style red Solo cup. Now onto the food. We started with the sweet potato fries. The fries are thin and fried to a moderate crisp - like you would expect, not mushy. The fry has a nice bold sweet potato taste. They aren't very oily. The real treat is the homemade Hawaiian pineapple dipping sauce. It is smooth, thick and sweet. You literally can taste the refreshing Hawaiian flavors which really bring out the bolder sweet potato taste. Definitely a must try! The blacken chicken Caesar wrap is very tasty. The chicken is very moist and nicely grilled. The mild tasting Caesar dressing is applied in moderation and helps pull all the flavors together. Note: this $8 item doesn't come with a side, that is extra. The Cole slaw is homemade and outstanding. It includes white and purple cabbage. Onions, carrots and red peppers are apart of this fresh tasting side. The Cole slaw is mayo based. However, the mayo is very lightly applied and it has a hint of vinegar flavoring - the best of both style Cole slaws. The fish dinner has seven medium pieces for $14.99. It comes with French fries and one side. The French fries were a lot like the sweet potato fries in terms of cut, firmness and oiliness - fairly good. The fish pieces tasted fresh-ish. No fishy or frozen tastes. The meat was soft, tender and slightly flaky. The breading is rather thin. It is also rather plain to taste - unlike a Fish of Stroh type fillet. The tarter sauce has a heavier mayo taste with a mild amount of pickle/tartar flavoring. It definitely isn't sweet or heavier on relish like I like it. Overall...Mimi's makes a good place to pick up a meal regardless of the time of year. Give them a try sometime when you are in Auburn.

While visiting the DeKalb Fair this week, we decided to try MiMi's Retreat Bar instead of eating…read morefair food. We were greeted right away when we walked in, which was a nice start. Our server was friendly and took our orders promptly. My husband had the grilled chicken sandwich, I ordered the breaded tenderloin, and we shared fries. The sandwiches were good, but the fries were a bit disappointing--very small portion for nearly $5 extra. They were thin, McDonald's-style fries. The bar wasn't busy during our visit, with only a couple tables occupied at a time. Staff seemed to know most guests personally, greeting them with hugs. The music was loud, which may be fun for some, but felt a little overwhelming to us. The biggest issue was the restrooms, which had a very strong odor that made the experience unpleasant. Overall, the food itself was decent, but the portion sizes, loud atmosphere, and restroom cleanliness kept it from being a great visit.

I needed to grab a quick lunch to take to work with me and Jimmy John's was nearby…read more I ordered on the app and my sandwich was ready when I arrived to pick it up. Employees were very friendly and my sandwich was perfect. The bread and toppings were fresh. A good choice when you need up pick up lunch freaky fast.

I messed up one of my 3 orders, and they were EXTREMLY kind and fixed the order. They were…read moreawesome, all the oders were correct, and food was excellent. I highly recomnend.

A small bar that serves great food at a low price. Suck down some beers with your food and take in…read morethe scenery. The service was great.

First time we went. Googled close by places and this bar popped up. Great service and food. We will…read moredefinitely go back when in the area !!

Update. Restroom renovation- THANK DOG!…read more food has always been consistently reliably well prepared and served timely and hot!

Mad Anthony's Auburn Tap Room - dinning & relaxing downtown Auburn, Indiana…read more You can find Mad Anthony's just off the north side of the square in Auburn. It is set in an older building where they have kept the unique brickwork and history apart of the decor - nicely done! There is street parking available...though you may have to hunt for it. The serving team was friendly and helpful on this trip. Mad Anthony's has a large and varied menu. Plenty of choices for most dinners. I can not comment on the beer selections as this isn't my expertise. We started with the cheese curds which were excellent. The curd had a thick breading whose seasoning really accented the cheese and oil tastes. It comes off light and slightly crunchy. The cheese curd was simply delicious. It was slightly gooey and just under a shade under temperature hot. The marinara sauce was thick and heavy on the tomato taste. This made a good complement to the cheese flavor. Definitely give this a try! We also tried the fried pickles. The pickle was a very thin "stick" of dill pickle spear. It has a pretty good tart taste. However, I would prefer a thicker pickle and more bold pickle taste. The pickle was wrapped in a thicker breading that differed from the cheese curd. This breading was more corn meal based and textured. It comes off a little tougher and retains the oil taste more. The dill sauce was really thick, colder and somewhat difficult to dip into. Overall a nice appetizer with a different flare. I've been craving a deep dish pizza and just happened to get one at Mad Anthony's in Auburn. MA has about 8 different deep dish pizzas and 10 flatbread type pizzas to choose from. I went with the medium Politician deep dish pizza for $21. The crust on the edges of the pizza came out a bit tough and crunchy. The interior was nice and soft. The edge crust had a bit of a buttery flavor. The sauce was plentiful and sweet. They use plum Roma tomatoes in the sauce. This gives is a richer tomato taste and zing. It also enhances the moistness of the pizza while keeping the topping thick. The toppings were piled high and thick - as you would expect. There was plenty of fresh cheese to give you that pull apart stretch. The vegetable toppings were fresh and had a bit of crunch to them. The meat was layered nicely and plentiful. The pepperoni and sauce had a nice meat flavor that completed the taste pallet. Overall I thought this was a good pizza. I'm sure there are places that do deep dish even better. A member of our party ordered one of the flatbread pizzas. This looked delicious as well.

We stopped at this little restaurant on our way through town and we're so glad we did. Food was…read moregreat (wings and a quesadilla), service was excellent and the prices were very good. The best part was the peanut butter pie - definitely save room for dessert!

The restaurant always smells like a dirty bathroom and the staff is extremely disrespectful and ruderead more

Great ice cream, great service and always with a smile. Many flavors to choose from. The name…read morehad changed to Cranberry Cottage. Same owners and if your around in the afternoon, eat at the cafe for some great hot sandwiches and soups.