Hi everyone!! If you’re anything like us, then you absolutely love to EAT!! We are always looking for new, local restaurants to eat at that have some of our all time favorite foods. We have compiled a list of some of our go-to local restaurants that always have delicious meals. All of these places we would recommend to anyone who is looking for some of the best restaurants in the Auburn area. If you haven’t been to any of these places, you should check them out!
Cafe 108 is one of our new obsessions. They are located right in downtown Auburn and all of the money made from the restaurant goes to the Auburn Public Theater. Cafe 108 is the perfect spot to grab lunch as they have the most amazing soups and sandwiches. Our personal favorites are the BLT and the Tomato and Hummus sandwich. They also have breakfast options as well as grab and go items. If you have never tried this place, we recommend that you definitely do!
If you’re looking for a local restaurant that is a little bit fancier, then we would recommend Osteria Salina! It has some of the best Italian food ever. We go here a lot for birthdays or special occasions. Our favorite dishes here are the Capellini Primavera and the Cavatelli Contadina. They also have a Wood Fire Pizza Oven so you can pick up a pizza to-go as well! You should definitely check this place out!
We like to say that Gilda’s is a hidden gem in Skaneateles. Shout out to our bestie Catherine for getting us hooked on Gildas! They are known for their pizzas and small plates. When Taylre was working in Skaneateles for a few years, Gildas quickly became the place to send people when anyone visiting town asked for a dinner recommendation. The atmosphere is worth the visit as well. We recommend that if you visit Gilda’s, make sure that you ask what the pizza special is for that day. That is usually what we end up getting! We also like the Sam’s Favorite pizza or the Nonna’s pizza. The twice-cooked French Fries are also a must, trust us!
The Skaneateles Bakery is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch. They also have a large variety of pastry and yummy treats. Their donuts are amazing as well. The donuts go fast so make sure to get their early if you want to have options of all the donut flavors. Besides the donuts, we also love the Peanut Butter Bars and for lunch the Balsamic Bounty Salad is our personal favorite. Definitely check this place out if you are in the mood for a light breakfast or lunch and a yummy treat to go with it!
The Fargo is a delicious place to get any type of bar food. Located in Aurora, they have some of the best burgers, sandwiches and wraps around. The atmosphere in this place is also awesome. If you visit in the summer, they have a beautiful outdoor patio that you can sit on and enjoy your food. This is one of our go-to places when we are looking to go out to eat!
If you are from Auburn or the surrounding areas then you most likely have heard of Simple Roast. They are known for their delicious coffee as well as the way that they decorate each drink. Their drinks are topped with anything from homemade whipped cream to cookies or seasonal sprinkles. Their drinks are definitely “insta worthy.” We love to try the different coffee specials each month. We went and tried their new February specials this morning that are Valentines Day inspired. We usually always order a cold brew coffee in one of their monthly specials. Another “go to” drink for us is a hot vanilla chai tea latte with almond milk.
Let us know if you try any of these places and enjoy them as much as we do!
XO, T&G