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Celebrated a graduation and birthday in our party of 12 people. We got there and didn't have difficulty with parking. Parking lot is easy to navigate. We were promptly seated when we arrived. Our group decided to sit outside and we enjoyed it. The inside ambiance is also very nice. Staff were great. They quickly took our drink orders and came back with our drinks shortly after. We ordered the sampler plate, bread and fries as appetizer which were delicious. Our main dishes all come out together, which was amazing since it was a group of twelve. Everyone enjoyed their food. We also got the cookies and milk for dessert which they brought out with a happy birthday and congrats sign to finish off our celebration. Again the service was great. They made the celebration feel really good.
This place never disappoints for brunch. The eggs Benedict are delicious and if oysters are available, their presentation is excellent. We also ordered pimento cheese appetizer and was delicious.
We're spending a couple of weeks in Auburn, Alabama, and I was excited to explore the local dining scene. Our first stop: Lucy's, located on Moore's Mill Road in the Ogletree Village Shopping Center. The restaurant is the creation of Executive Chef Brian Paolina, who's clearly having fun putting out some creative and thoughtful dishes. We started with Lucy's signature appetizer, The Farmer's Daughter, a massive shareable spread featuring Gigante bean hummus, honey-whipped feta, seasonal veggies, lemon aioli, maple-fried Brussels sprouts, and naan. The Brussels were the undeniable star, sweet and salty with just the right crisp, tossed with thick, smoky lardons of bacon. The hummus and whipped feta held their own too, smooth and flavorful. The chilled, slightly charred vegetables added freshness, while the lemon aioli, though fine, couldn't compete with the rest of the board. The Farmer's Daughter was so filling that my wife changed her entrée order to something lighter: the Caesar Lucia. Romaine and Gem lettuces, cotija, Birria croutons, ancho lime pepitas, pickled onions, guajillo ash, and an adobo Caesar dressing. She added grilled shrimp, perfectly cooked with a smoky char. This was a clever, delicious twist on the classic Caesar, vibrant and well-balanced. I went full fall mode with the pappardelle in roasted pumpkin sage cream, topped with pumpkin spice ricotta, toasted pepitas, and grano padano. The dish was beautifully composed and rich with autumn flavors, though it leaned heavily toward sweet, as our server warned. A protein add-on might have helped balance that sweetness, but it was still satisfying and comforting. Though I was ready to call it a night, our server's description of the Valrhona Caramélia Budino was too tempting. A silky chocolate custard layered with miso caramel and topped with sea salt--it was the perfect finale. The salt cut through the sweetness beautifully, tying the meal together with a final note of elegance. Lucy's stands out in Auburn's growing food scene by crafting creative, seasonal dishes that feel fresh and thoughtful. It's clear Chef Paolina is aiming for more than just "good for a college town." 4 out of 5 stars Inspired and seasonal, Lucy's proves Auburn's food scene is growing up nicely.
This was a really good restaurant. So pretty and the happy hour is a good deal. Thoroughly enjoyed!
Great place to celebrate a special occasion. Great setting, antique farm house feel. Staff were friendly and attentive. The food was amazing. You don't normally get large portions in upscale places, but you do here.
Really a 2.5star Came here with wife and kids for Sunday brunch. Me and wife have been wanting to try this place for a while. We came with our son and his wife. The restaurant is nice and comfortable inside. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Our waitress was very nice and came with water to start. The brunch menu is smaller but seemed good. I'm not a pimento cheese fan and their only biscuit is a pimento cheese biscuit and I was looking at the bacon and eggs meal. The waitress did say I could substitute for sourdough bread which I did. The wife ordered the ordered the Buddha bowl which is a green salad and added shrimp. My son got the chicken and waffle Bennie and DIL got the lemon ricotta hotcakes. We also started with the coconut and banana toast. The banana toast came out first and even though it was highly recommended by our waitress it was just ok. We then waited at least 45 minutes to an hour for our food. Three tables that were seated after us and ordered after us had already received their food. Our waitress came up to table about 40 minutes after we ordered and right before I could ask about our food she apologized and said it would be coming out soon and it was held up due to a large table order. I didn't ask about the three tables who had been served and let it go but it was obviously not true. I appreciated her acknowledging it but not the lie or the fact she didn't notice sooner and say something to the kitchen. It should also be noted that my wife and DIL both ordered mimosas. However when they came to the table they only brought one. At first I thought they would bring them as they made them but nope had to flag down a staff member to get the second one. As far as my food again it was ok. Not special. My bacon was burnt but eggs were cooked right. Their potatoes are home fries with bell peppers. Ok. The wife did like here salad and shrimp but again it's a salad. The daughter in laws pancakes were nothing special at all. I tried them and tbh would have rather had Waffle House. The son's chicken and waffles were again just ok. The chicken was a good size but flavor meh. Same with waffle. When the bill was brought out I noticed it had a 3% charge on it. I asked the waitress and apparently it's for the cook staff. I've never seen this. Usually cooks are either paid more or they receive a tip out from the waitstaff. I did not like that on top of the upper price they force this charge to increase their staffs pay. There is no mention of this charge that I saw anywhere except the bill. In the end will not be back. Food is very mid but you pay for upper end. Waitress was nice but service was definitely lacking and that 3% charge is asinine.
Lucy's is a super cute restaurant with a great patio. Overall the food and service is very solid. The banana coconut toast during brunch is a MUST!
I'll start with what I liked about Lucy's. The space itself was beautiful and very inviting. Exactly what you'd want in a Sunday morning brunch spot. Loved the vibe, music, everything. Service was excellent and attentive and everyone was very nice and welcoming on the Sunday morning I arrived. I left disappointed with the food however. I had trouble deciding what to get and should have went with one of the sweet breakfast dishes. I saw a lot of them on other people's tables and they looked great, particularly the French toast. Instead I went savory and ordered the shrimp and green chili grits. It was underwhelming. Very little heat at all; under seasoned; and a small portion. There were only 4 small shrimp and I wasn't full after eating. With tip for only this dish I paid $24.21. This is just not a fair price for the serving I received. Also, the bill included something called a "Heart of House Fee" which dinged an extra 3%. I'm fine with an extra fee for using a credit card, but this just felt like a way to up-charge on top of an already expensive dish. Really wanted to like this place but I likely won't be coming back.
My husband & I went to breakfast here this morning with a reservation. We despise restaurants that have the wall booth all the way across & then slam tables for 2 within a foot of each other. They took us to a table that was smack dab in between 2 already taken tables & I immediately asked for another table. They sat us on the empty patio. Not sure why they didn't ask us in the beginning if we preferred that. The music played very loud over the speakers was so odd. It would go from a classic oldies song to a 2000s pop song and some weird stuff in between. Now for the food: We ordered the Lemon Lavender Donuts for a starter. They were fritters. In no world would those round, dense, fried balls be labeled donuts. And most of them were overcooked. I was expecting fluffy, light, little donuts. We ate some of the bread out of the middles, but didn't get much for $12. We both ordered the rise & shine breakfast and it was good. I also got a coffee. There weren't any coffee drinks on the menu. Just French press coffee. Well, when a couple sat down close to us, the waitress told them that they had a new espresso machine and could make lattes or whatever... Would have been nice to know that before I ordered. The restaurant is in a nice area and the Rise & Shine was good, but we won't be back.
Atmosphere was very quaint and inviting. The hostess created us with a smile and sat us down right away for our reservation. (5 stars for service between them and our server!) For appetizers, we ordered the dry aged meatballs which were very tasty! The Farmers Daughter which is supposed to be the Top 100 Dishes to eat in Alabama. It looked beautiful, but taste wasn't there. Everything seemed somewhat bland. The last appetizer were charred oysters. I've had charred oysters before and none of them were cold like these. They oysters looked cooked, but they were slimy and cold once you uncovered the toppings, not what we expected. Again, dish was beautiful plated but texture and taste weren't there. For entree we decided to split the juicy Lucy burger as we thought we would be full with all the appetizers. Our knowledge of a juicy Lucy burger comes from our time in Minneapolis where this was every restaurants staple item on their menu. The burger we had here had zero cheese in the middle and we didn't taste any seasons or flavor mixed in to the burger. The past reviews I saw were all breakfast and brunch related. We wouldn't come back for their dinner but I'm open to coming back and seeing what their breakfast has.
Lucy's literally never disappoints. We came from Columbus, GA and it's 100% worth the drive. We had Monica as our server this time around, and she's a fantastic server and with great energy! She made sure we were taken care of, was very clear and knowledgeable about the menu, gave incredible recommendations, and was also thoughtful in celebrating my boyfriend's promotion to Captain in the Army! The ambiance is really sweet. Whether you're here on a date, catching up with friends over a nice meal, in the mood to watch some sports, or celebrating a special occasion, this is your place! There's a sweet vibe going on with some music in the back, but it's not too loud where you can't hear your own conversations at the table. The food? Chef's kiss. They have a rotating menu, I think depending on the season/time of year, but they have some consistent all-year-round items on the menu. I first came here on Valentine's weekend with my boyfriend, and absolutely loved it. Couldn't stop thinking about their truffle parm fries, nor their milk and cookies- finger licking good. This time around, we got the Farmer's Daughter (which made my usually anti-veggie boyfriend absolutely love btw), half-dozen Gulf Coast oysters, and fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks. This is the kind of place you go to where you won't be able to find these dishes just anywhere. It's uniquely delicious, and I genuinely think you can't go wrong with what you choose! My boyfriend, a coffee connoisseur, also loves their French Press Coffee! Thank you Lucy's, for always such a great experience and for fantastic food. read more
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Celebrated a graduation and birthday in our party of 12 people. We got there and didn't have difficulty with parking. Parking lot is easy to navigate. We were promptly seated when we arrived. Our group decided to sit outside and we enjoyed it. The inside ambiance is also very nice. Staff were great. They quickly took our drink orders and came back with our drinks shortly after. We ordered the sampler plate, bread and fries as appetizer which were delicious. Our main dishes all come out together, which was amazing since it was a group of twelve. Everyone enjoyed their food. We also got the cookies and milk for dessert which they brought out with a happy birthday and congrats sign to finish off our celebration. Again the service was great. They made the celebration feel really good. read more
2 months ago
This place never disappoints for brunch. The eggs Benedict are delicious and if oysters are available, their presentation is excellent. We also ordered pimento cheese appetizer and was delicious. read more
We're spending a couple of weeks in Auburn, Alabama, and I was excited to explore the local dining scene. Our first stop: Lucy's, located on Moore's Mill Road in the Ogletree Village Shopping Center. The restaurant is the creation of Executive Chef Brian Paolina, who's clearly having fun putting out some creative and thoughtful dishes. We started with Lucy's signature appetizer, The Farmer's Daughter, a massive shareable spread featuring Gigante bean hummus, honey-whipped feta, seasonal veggies, lemon aioli, maple-fried Brussels sprouts, and naan. The Brussels were the undeniable star, sweet and salty with just the right crisp, tossed with thick, smoky lardons of bacon. The hummus and whipped feta held their own too, smooth and flavorful. The chilled, slightly charred vegetables added freshness, while the lemon aioli, though fine, couldn't compete with the rest of the board. The Farmer's Daughter was so filling that my wife changed her entrée order to something lighter: the Caesar Lucia. Romaine and Gem lettuces, cotija, Birria croutons, ancho lime pepitas, pickled onions, guajillo ash, and an adobo Caesar dressing. She added grilled shrimp, perfectly cooked with a smoky char. This was a clever, delicious twist on the classic Caesar, vibrant and well-balanced. I went full fall mode with the pappardelle in roasted pumpkin sage cream, topped with pumpkin spice ricotta, toasted pepitas, and grano padano. The dish was beautifully composed and rich with autumn flavors, though it leaned heavily toward sweet, as our server warned. A protein add-on might have helped balance that sweetness, but it was still satisfying and comforting. Though I was ready to call it a night, our server's description of the Valrhona Caramélia Budino was too tempting. A silky chocolate custard layered with miso caramel and topped with sea salt--it was the perfect finale. The salt cut through the sweetness beautifully, tying the meal together with a final note of elegance. Lucy's stands out in Auburn's growing food scene by crafting creative, seasonal dishes that feel fresh and thoughtful. It's clear Chef Paolina is aiming for more than just "good for a college town." 4 out of 5 stars Inspired and seasonal, Lucy's proves Auburn's food scene is growing up nicely. read more
27 days ago
Our family loves going to Lucy's when we are in town! Everything on the menu is always delicious. It's our go-to restaurant in Auburn. read more
9 months ago
This was a really good restaurant. So pretty and the happy hour is a good deal. Thoroughly enjoyed! read more
2 months ago
Really a 2.5star Came here with wife and kids for Sunday brunch. Me and wife have been wanting to try this place for a while. We came with our son and his wife. The restaurant is nice and comfortable inside. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Our waitress was very nice and came with water to start. The brunch menu is smaller but seemed good. I'm not a pimento cheese fan and their only biscuit is a pimento cheese biscuit and I was looking at the bacon and eggs meal. The waitress did say I could substitute for sourdough bread which I did. The wife ordered the ordered the Buddha bowl which is a green salad and added shrimp. My son got the chicken and waffle Bennie and DIL got the lemon ricotta hotcakes. We also started with the coconut and banana toast. The banana toast came out first and even though it was highly recommended by our waitress it was just ok. We then waited at least 45 minutes to an hour for our food. Three tables that were seated after us and ordered after us had already received their food. Our waitress came up to table about 40 minutes after we ordered and right before I could ask about our food she apologized and said it would be coming out soon and it was held up due to a large table order. I didn't ask about the three tables who had been served and let it go but it was obviously not true. I appreciated her acknowledging it but not the lie or the fact she didn't notice sooner and say something to the kitchen. It should also be noted that my wife and DIL both ordered mimosas. However when they came to the table they only brought one. At first I thought they would bring them as they made them but nope had to flag down a staff member to get the second one. As far as my food again it was ok. Not special. My bacon was burnt but eggs were cooked right. Their potatoes are home fries with bell peppers. Ok. The wife did like here salad and shrimp but again it's a salad. The daughter in laws pancakes were nothing special at all. I tried them and tbh would have rather had Waffle House. The son's chicken and waffles were again just ok. The chicken was a good size but flavor meh. Same with waffle. When the bill was brought out I noticed it had a 3% charge on it. I asked the waitress and apparently it's for the cook staff. I've never seen this. Usually cooks are either paid more or they receive a tip out from the waitstaff. I did not like that on top of the upper price they force this charge to increase their staffs pay. There is no mention of this charge that I saw anywhere except the bill. In the end will not be back. Food is very mid but you pay for upper end. Waitress was nice but service was definitely lacking and that 3% charge is asinine. read more
1 year ago
Lucy's is a super cute restaurant with a great patio. Overall the food and service is very solid. The banana coconut toast during brunch is a MUST! read more
1 month ago
I'll start with what I liked about Lucy's. The space itself was beautiful and very inviting. Exactly what you'd want in a Sunday morning brunch spot. Loved the vibe, music, everything. Service was excellent and attentive and everyone was very nice and welcoming on the Sunday morning I arrived. I left disappointed with the food however. I had trouble deciding what to get and should have went with one of the sweet breakfast dishes. I saw a lot of them on other people's tables and they looked great, particularly the French toast. Instead I went savory and ordered the shrimp and green chili grits. It was underwhelming. Very little heat at all; under seasoned; and a small portion. There were only 4 small shrimp and I wasn't full after eating. With tip for only this dish I paid $24.21. This is just not a fair price for the serving I received. Also, the bill included something called a "Heart of House Fee" which dinged an extra 3%. I'm fine with an extra fee for using a credit card, but this just felt like a way to up-charge on top of an already expensive dish. Really wanted to like this place but I likely won't be coming back. read more
2 months ago
5 months ago
My husband & I went to breakfast here this morning with a reservation. We despise restaurants that have the wall booth all the way across & then slam tables for 2 within a foot of each other. They took us to a table that was smack dab in between 2 already taken tables & I immediately asked for another table. They sat us on the empty patio. Not sure why they didn't ask us in the beginning if we preferred that. The music played very loud over the speakers was so odd. It would go from a classic oldies song to a 2000s pop song and some weird stuff in between. Now for the food: We ordered the Lemon Lavender Donuts for a starter. They were fritters. In no world would those round, dense, fried balls be labeled donuts. And most of them were overcooked. I was expecting fluffy, light, little donuts. We ate some of the bread out of the middles, but didn't get much for $12. We both ordered the rise & shine breakfast and it was good. I also got a coffee. There weren't any coffee drinks on the menu. Just French press coffee. Well, when a couple sat down close to us, the waitress told them that they had a new espresso machine and could make lattes or whatever... Would have been nice to know that before I ordered. The restaurant is in a nice area and the Rise & Shine was good, but we won't be back. read more
Atmosphere was very quaint and inviting. The hostess created us with a smile and sat us down right away for our reservation. (5 stars for service between them and our server!) For appetizers, we ordered the dry aged meatballs which were very tasty! The Farmers Daughter which is supposed to be the Top 100 Dishes to eat in Alabama. It looked beautiful, but taste wasn't there. Everything seemed somewhat bland. The last appetizer were charred oysters. I've had charred oysters before and none of them were cold like these. They oysters looked cooked, but they were slimy and cold once you uncovered the toppings, not what we expected. Again, dish was beautiful plated but texture and taste weren't there. For entree we decided to split the juicy Lucy burger as we thought we would be full with all the appetizers. Our knowledge of a juicy Lucy burger comes from our time in Minneapolis where this was every restaurants staple item on their menu. The burger we had here had zero cheese in the middle and we didn't taste any seasons or flavor mixed in to the burger. The past reviews I saw were all breakfast and brunch related. We wouldn't come back for their dinner but I'm open to coming back and seeing what their breakfast has. read more
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My cousin and I stopped in to Lucy's on a whim. The service was amazing. Madeline was our waitress. She was beautiful and eloquent. Very down toEarth. She knew the menu and made great suggestions. Please keep in mind that this is a more upscale restaurant, and that includes the price tag. I personally don't mind it. I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for. I'm definitely coming back. read more
1 year ago
Lucy's is what I picture a basic b$tch loving, but I loved it too. It was a spot with Instagramable parts, in fact saw several people take advantage. It was not what I was expecting just outside Auburn, Alabama. It was very pricey for being outside Auburn, Alabama. I think with all the add-ons, my buddy's breakfast was close to $50 and he only had one mimosa. I had some chicken and waffles thing that was pretty outstanding. The menu is super limited and the wait was ridiculous. We got around it being that it was in the 40s and we were willing to sit outside. They had plenty of space heaters. Would I go back? If I am in the part of the country again, I would definitely go again. I would make sure to get there earlier so I can sit inside with no wait. read more
2 years ago
Our waitress was very attentive. We ordered the red snapper dip and it was so delicious! We also ordered the maple brussel sprouts and the ribeye. Both were very good. Dessert was good. Our drinks were very tasty as well. The vibe of the restaurant was awesome. Super cute inside. read more
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Everything was fabulous MINUS the grown man who seated us. We were first into the empty restaurant (we had reservations) and took us to a high top table. I cannot sit in a high table chair due to a past injury. Requested to move to a low table in the empty restaurant and the man replied very rudely that they have a very complicated seating system and can not just 'switch tables'! He huffed off to see if there was any possibility of switching. (He seriously threw a grown man tantrum). He returned saying how lucky we were that they had one cancellation and moved us. It was ridiculous and everyone in our group commented that he was not abiding to their restaurant theme posted throughout the restaurant: Good Vibes Only. Luckily we had the cutest, polite waitress named Claire to glaze over that situation. We had a great celebration dinner and surprised my daughter with a celebratory candle and keepsake photo. Thank you Claire for saving our night with your Good Vibes Only at Lucy's. read more
1 year ago
First visit here. Nice building with an open, clean feel. I was dining alone and decided to order two appetizers for my meal. I went with the Truffle Fries and the Charcuterie & Cheese board. The truffle fries were delicious and for dipping they are served with ketchup and a lemon aioli sauce. The lemon aioli was not a good combination for these fries as the citrus did not pair well. Suggest they drop this sauce and create another, something with some bite to it. The Charcuterie & Cheese board was a big disappointment. Quality of items overall was not good. Two cheeses: one a brie-type (was ok) and another semi-soft yellow cheese that was very gritty with a texture that tasted like it was mixed with a little sand; I could not eat it.The bread was fine, but the only "sauce" on the board was an apple butter/jam. They need to add a mustard, this IMO was a huge miss on their part. The chorizo was super fatty and I had to spit out pieces of hard gristle with every bite; I gave up on finishing this. The jamon was fine. Had a couple pickled carrot slices, they need to add a larger quantity veggies. And then they top the board with two breadsticks (lame). I would suggest that they add some quality crackers to the board, something that a person can actually enjoy with the meat and cheese. Zero draft beer here. A handful of craft beers at a steep average price of $7 per 12 oz can. The first beer I ordered they were out of. Service was good, but overall it was a very average experience. read more
2 years ago
We picked Father's Day to visit Lucy's for the first time. We were seated on the patio and I honestly thought that they forgot us but it was busy so we will give them another chance on a regular weekend. The food was delicious but the steak frites were cold by the time they made it to the table. Our server was nice and very responsive once she did make it to the table. We enjoyed it enough that we will come back. read more
3 years ago
On a road trip from Atlanta to NW Florida, and got South of Atlanta and googled brunch on our route. This little gem popped up, so we decided to go. Great ambience and decor, very modern and clean, little touches and staying On brand was noticed!snagged a match box! Awesome craft cocktails and delicious brunch entrees. Do NOT miss the banana coconut bread with bananas and fig butter as a starter. I could Have just eaten that - It's absolutely amazing!!! great staff and very attentive service. We Could not make a reservation on Resy, but called directly and they kindly squeezed us in today. Will be back when driving through from now on! I'd love to try dinner next. They also have a space to rent for parties and catering events. Just Wish I lived closer to use that! Wonderful experience! read more
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