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    Rainbow Cafe

    3.3 (217 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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

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    Veggie Omelette - Full Order
    Kulwinder J.

    Rainbow Café in Auburn is such a gem! We went on a Monday morning for breakfast, and from the moment we walked in, the place had a lively and welcoming vibe. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was very clean and quite busy, which is always a good sign that the food is worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the veggie scramble, and it did not disappoint. It came out quickly, piping hot, and beautifully presented. The portion was generous, and the price was very reasonable for the quality and amount of food. My nephew ordered the bear pancakes, and they were a total hit, not only were they adorable, but he loved them so much he kept talking about them the rest of the day. Watching him enjoy his meal made the whole experience even better. The only downside was the service. Our server felt a bit dry and not very engaged. My 2.5-year-old nephew doesn't eat meat, so I asked if he could have fries or something else instead. She said it would cost extra, which I completely understood, but in the end, the fries never came. It left the interaction feeling a little rushed and dismissive. Hopefully, it was just an off day. That aside, Rainbow Café really delivers everything you want from a classic breakfast spot: hearty, well-prepared food, generous portions, kid-friendly options, and a clean, bustling atmosphere. I'd absolutely come back again and recommend it, especially for families with kids, because those bear pancakes are unforgettable!

    Veggie Omelet w/ breakfast potatoes
    Nancy C.

    Have passed this place 1 million times and have never stopped. Met a friend here for a birthday "brunch "and was pleasantly surprised. Initially couldn't find my friend because she was in the lounge and I was in the restaurant. They have 2 entrances on two different streets.So if you're going to meet someone there let them know if you're going to meet in the restaurant or the lounge. They serve all day breakfast. My friend got a veggie omelette and breakfast potatoes and really enjoyed both of them. I got the turkey sandwich and mashed potatoes with gravy. It was exactly what it was supposed to be and was good. I think I was supposed to get another side, but we ate in the lounge and the bartender was very nice but was not really a waiter. Prices were right in range with any other sit down casual restaurant. It was just under $40 with tax and tip. Definitely want to come back and try some other things. Would like to try eggs Benedict, cornedbeef hash, BLT and prime rib dinner. They have trivia in the lounge on Saturday nights from 7 to 9 PM so I'm definitely gonna do that in the near future !

    James R.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quiet atmosphere with very nice wait staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seats are older booths.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is back room for group gatherings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The coffee was hot and black. It was not super strong or burnt. The bread on the meatloaf was thin cut. The meatloaf and brown gravy that comes with it had a good flavor. We sat and talked for about 5 hours. They brought us our own pot of coffee. It was a very enjoyable evening.

    Good Ruben
    Ric V.

    Cheryl was very friendly and a great waitress. The Ruben was good. Onion rings were crunchy and awesome. The fries were soft and bland. The price was average. Blue Moon draft was delicious.

    French Dip Sandwich and Hot Turkey Sandwich- extra gravy.
    Denise T.

    Love this diner in Auburn. Don't come here often but when I do, it's packed with people coming for their breakfast menu (even after 12pm!)- the pancakes are huge! I enjoy their BLT and French dip. Love the hand cut fries. Boyfriend always orders their hot turkey sandwich, extra gravy.

    Tomato basil soup
    Terrie D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is inviting and relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Both Allie & Nicole have served us and were fantastic! My husband & I eat here frequently- highly recommend

    Corned beef hash. Sort of.

    This is what people who only half remember what corned beef hash is make. When I arrived the wait staff was 3 feet outside the front door smoking and after I stood at the greeting station one of them opened the door to tell me to sit wherever. A third staff member came from the back after a bit and took my order, she was nice. Cool. I don't recommend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food is disappointing and 2/3rds of the staff would rather make the dining area smell like cigarettes than acknowledge people coming in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Burnt bacon burnt bread burnt fries. All cold

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    9 years ago

    A friend and I went here for lunch around 11. The sign says seat yourself so we did. We didn't get greeted for about 10 minutes so we left.

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    10 years ago

    Really enjoyed my meal, great variety on the menu. The staff was very friendly. Will be going back soon.

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    11 years ago

    A nice quiet place for breakfast. Good omelettes and hash browns. Reasonable prices and good friendly service. The way a diner should be.

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    11 years ago

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    10 years ago

    Good stuff. Standard diner, with plenty of choices. I had the corned beef hash and eggs with coffee. No complaints from me

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