Steaming hot coffee, fluffy waffles, and monstrous portions—Auburn, Al, has the spots to kill your southern breakfast cravings with great food. Or, if you’re after something more modern like a boozy brunch, it’s got that too. 

Grab your family and friends, bring your appetite, and check out our go-to guide for where to eat in Auburn to get your brunch fix with our top nine recommendations.

1. Chappy’s Deli 

Chappy’s is an Auburn institution dishing up NY-style plates to customers who go for consistently good food and excellent service. 

Cheese grits are a must, and don’t forget to try a bit of Conecuh sausage to taste a bit of Alabama history.

2. Another Broken Egg Café 

This cleverly named café offers a traditional and more inventive seasonal menu showcasing local produce. If you’re teetering on late-brunch territory, try one of their creative brunch cocktails (we won’t tell anyone). 

3. The Hound  

For a Sunday brunch like no other, there’s one place locals flock to: The Hound. This family-owned restaurant serves up American classics with a contemporary twist. Bring your appetite for the burgers off the ‘hand-held’ menu. If you’re a bacon lover, you’ll find yourself in heaven with the bacon flight, the chef’s selection of in-house-cured bacon. 

 You can also grab a contemporary cocktail to wash it all down!

4. Acre

Named after the acre of land in which the property sits, this stunning stone restaurant in the historic downtown district serves creative breakfasts in a true paddock-to-plate style. The fried chicken cornbread is the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and juicy!

5. Lucy’s 

Keep it local at this popular neighborhood spot. Lucy’s is one of the best restaurants to start brunch the right way with housemade coconut banana toast and dive into Lucy’s big bad breakfast if you’re hungry for more. 

6. Amsterdam Café 

This restaurant has been a local hotspot since 1991 with humble beginnings. This is the joint for a casual brunch with affordable specials and a twist on American classics. 

Expect a local ambiance with some quirky artwork, and don’t forget to check the specials board. 

7. Byron’s Smokehouse 

This Auburn classic is all about simple, fresh ingredients done incredibly well. It’s family-friendly, super affordable, and has food just like your Mom makes. It’s a local hotspot and one of the top places to eat in Auburn, so try to get in early for your bacon and egg fix. 

8. LiveOaks

Located in downtown Auburn right around the corner from the Jordan-Hare Stadium, it’s the perfect spot to grab a bite before a big game at Auburn University. The mac and cheese bites and panko-crusted avocados are a must-try and the perfect way to line the stomach before cheering on the Tigers. 

9. Crepe Myrtle Café

You guessed it—crepes! 

Expect beautifully golden thin crepes packed with locally sourced and grown ingredients from this business that was once a food truck. 

Breakfast is Hot At the Best Places to Eat in Auburn

Auburn has plenty of options for hungry bellies, whether a homestyle breakfast with the family or pre-game brunch complete with cocktails. For accommodation options that put you in the heart of the Auburn culinary scene, check out Llamastay today or contact us to learn more!