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    Nancy's Cafe

    4.6 (796 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Carl B.

    We are up here from LA for wedding and found this amazing little breakfast diner. The place is cute with a country kitchen decor and vibe. Bright and clean. We were happy to see they have a separate Vegan menu of great sounding offerings. We ordered the Joe's Vegan Scramble. Sooo good. Loved it. The waiter, Yusef was amazing. Very friendly and attentive in a good way...not intrusive. The food and ambience and excellent. I would love to come back here before we leave to go home

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    John H.

    Ease of access: It's crazy easy to get to (and return to) from Westbound I-80 Food quality and appearance: it's a treat for the eyes and the palate. Service: Fast and friendly! Felt right at home. You can tell the staff genuinely likes working there. Ambiance: informal and welcoming. I had pancakes, eggs and bacon. My companion had ricotta avocado toast. Everything was perfect. I'm SO glad we stumbled upon this place, it's a hidden treasure coming home from the Sierras. So much better than that place that's named after a round wooden enclosure containing saltines!

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    Amy N.

    Little gem in Auburn! Staff super friendly and great customer service. We had breakfast and really liked what we had. The country gravy was tasty. The restaurant isn't very big but it's got that country feel. They are busy and keep the tables moving. If you are passing through like we were stop in!

    Veggie burger w/sweet potato fries
    Susan P.

    This is a consistently good meal, whether breakfast or lunch. Great omelets, burgers, sandwiches...fast & friendly. Super clean atmosphere! Give them a try!

    Toast with raspberry
    Christi I.

    Our second time at Nancy's cafe and another great experience!! The owner and staff are so friendly, welcoming, and provide great service! It's a warm, clean, and enjoyable place to get breakfast and brunch. They have good portions and we loved our omelette! We can't wait to come back!

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    Charles T.

    This is a great local diner tucked away in a shopping center. The food was delicious and came to our table quickly. The owner stopped by to say hello and provide some recommendations. He was very welcoming and clearly takes great pride in the quality of the food they have on offer. If you are on the hunt for a mom and pop diner making high quality breakfast and lunch fare look no further.

    Vegan burrito! Try it with the pepper plant sauce!

    Stopped here on our way back from spring break in the mountains. It was great! Our waiter, Yusuf, was so nice and I love that they had a separate vegan section on their menu. I got the vegan burrito and my fam got chocolate chip pancakes and a ranchero breakfast. Everyone was happy and loved it.

    The Mess with hash browns
    Bobby M.

    First time back in six years (don't stop in Auburn very often) but it was worth the wait. Food and service was just as awesome as last time. We ate outdoors as we had a dog with us...weather was great and they served us just as well as if we had been inside.

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    Antonio D. M.

    Open-faced turkey sandwich and a homemade cornbeef hash and eggs breakfast. Turkey was moist and flavorful and the hash was savory and not from the can! On the side had cottage cheese and sourdough toast with an excellent fig jam. Shared a fluffy, hot, Belgian Waffle with some heated syrup and whipped butter topping. That ornate glass jar the heated syrup came in was a nice touch. Everything was tasty and pricey IMO. Friendly staff and one of the best Arnold Palmers I've had. It came out unsweetened with a real deal tart lemonade taste. I added a couple of Splendas and it was ON!!! I'd return for sure. Auburn eats!!! We were greeted when we arrived and had a thanks for comin in on the way out. Friendly staff for sure with good service!! Bathroom was clean too! Visit Nancy's in Auburn!

    Lawrence D.

    Whoaaaaa if I could give a million stars I would!!!!! We stumbled upon Nancy's by taking a random exit to find food and switch drivers as we were coming home from Reno. We pulled into this non discript shopping center and saw the place. Went in and it was packed but we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. That's always a good sign. So cute inside with local painted art on the walls. The server was awesome, friendly and honest. I asked him which was better, the steak and eggs or the homemade corn beef and eggs and he said the corned beef. So that's what I ordered. My wife got the fish n chips and my daughter got the French toast. I also ordered a coke and it came in a huge mason jar. And it was STRONG. YES like we all know today's sodas are weak and almost like sugared up water. But Nancy's was that old school strong. The corned beef was AMAZING!!!!!!! House potatoes were awesome, perfect eggs and wonderful jelly / English muffin. Wife's fish n chips were AMAZING and the French toast was out of this world. The other patrons were super nice too. We'll be back in the future for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Awesome brunch!
    Derek S.

    Great little breakfast and lunch place tucked away in a small strip mall. One table outside for doggos; They brought a clean bowl of cool water for Roxie dog to enjoy. Coffee was good. The orange juice was zippy and sparkly very refreshing after a long hike on the trail. Highly recommend the cranberry and orange pancakes with whip cream, veggie sausage, well done hashbrowns, scrambled eggs and toast. Service was friendly prompt, and I didn't see a frown in the place. Owner came out and we had a nice friendly chat. It's a great place to bring friends to grab some coffee and spend any extra time and dimes you have in this economy.

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