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    Swaby’s Tavern

    4.2 (54 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    SWABY’S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Potato skins
    Justine D.

    I remember coming here ten years ago and has remained a wonderful staple of Auburn. Surprisingly decent food here. Came in Tuesday for the wing special. Like the garlic parm and wet Cajun seasoning on the boneless chicken. Also, the Philly steak hoagie was delish with a super soft hoagie bun. And the potato skins will always heat the spot. They came out piping hot. It is loud and a little raucous in here, but that is kind of the vibe that you know you are getting into. Come check out the incredibly eclectic decor!

    We found Staby's after a bike ride and soooo happy we did! We were first greeted with our server Abbie who was so friendly! She immediately made us feel right at home. Not to mention brought us the biggest bowl of popcorn. she suggested the burgers and we were all over that!! They were made perfectly and were the best burgers we ever had! The atmosphere was full of history and quaint. Definitely will revisit when in Auburn! Thank you Abbie for being an amazing server!!

    The Cobb salad
    Stan T.

    Absolutely loved their wings! Great beer menu. Fair prices. Good conversation ms with staff and patrons. Can't wait to return.

    The buffalo mac & cheese that I didn't eat, because it just was an edible.
    Tania W.

    I haven't been here in a while - but disappointed overall. What happened to the large menu now it's a two-sided piece of paper that is laminated. I had the buffalo mac & cheese - see the picture attached. Looks amazing, right? Well, it wasn't... The deep-fried chicken was hard as a rock was it frozen and then reheated for too long in the oven?? The cheese sauce was definitely not restaurant made (veveeta?). And the side salad that came with was lackluster also but nobody puts a lot of stack in a side salad. The server was very polite, but when I pushed my plate away - they asked if I wanted a box to go. I said absolutely not - it was barely touched, and no one asked me if there was a problem. The Decour is eclectic and fun on your first few trips after that you're used to it. I'm sorry, but I won't be back... what happened to the Swabbies of just 5-6 years ago?

    Drink so good. Food much good.  10 outta 10.  And that ass

    Bartender out of this world. Will be back again. Quesodillas till 11pm. Come again plz

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    This is the best bar in Auburn. Great food, fantastic service, fair prices. You need to check this place out.

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    Awesome food and prices are reasonable. Lots of seating. I don't think they have tvs to catch a game though

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    Great little bar right in downtown Auburn. Cool vibe, awesome bartenders, delicious food and a decent beer selection.

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    Try their wings. Their hottest actually impressed me... They WERE in fact HOT! Also, nice, meaty wings - tender, moist and tasty. Kudos!!!

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    Want to preorder through phone or see anyone's there but no one answer the telephone! Dissatisfied potential customer

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    Really nice bar and restaurant with great food and good prices…read more It's a two page menu with a nice amount of options for vegetarians, although they made my inner-Buffalonian happy when I saw Beef on Weck on the menu. I had a veggie burger and it was pretty tasty! A good meatiness - if that's what you're after. The real star was the fried cheese curds from the specials menu - salty, a hint of sweet from the light glaze on them, crunchy fried outside, and ooey gooey cheesiness. The drink prices weren't listed on the but turned out to be very reasonable. I was at Parker's with a large group and they handled us really well. We happened to be there on night with live music and the two brothers they had playing were great and part of my group kept half singing along while the rest could carry on conversation just fine. The decor is nice- old wood and gorgeous stained glass ceiling lamps that are all different. Everyone had their own favorite. The bar has a patio area that can be opened up in nice weather. Car parking is in on the street. I didn't spot any bike racks nearby but there are sign posts that could serve. It's in a very walkable downtown.

    Enjoyed another evening here in what has become an annual visit. the savory steak salad…read more(Char-grilled sirloin steak cooked to liking with spring greens, roasted red peppers, feta, onion, bacon bits, Kalamata olives and choice of dressing) was huge, loaded with steak done just the way it was requested. Companion had the fried fish sandwich, even tho we weren't there on a Friday. We shared 2 desserts: the turtle cheese cake and the pbexplosion cake (layers of chocolate cake and pnut butter mousse); the cheesecake was the winner here although both were very good. Actually we each felt as if we had too much chocolate; who ever says that?!

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    I was going out to dinner before heading to hear friends at Open Mic night. The place I started at…read morehad at least a 45 min wait. So we decided to go somewhere else, but where? As we turned the corner we saw a sign in front of A.T. Walley's for $5 burger and chips or 2 Hoffman Hots with chips. Well, the price was right! The guy was outside on the sidewalk grilling them and it smelled really good. So even though I was in the mood for wings, we decided to give the food here a try. We went in and got a table with no problem. Waitress said that along with the regular Wednesday night specials they also had $4 Beef on Weck for $4. We were really hungry so we ordered 2 Beef on Weck sandwiches and the hot dog special. It was amazing! The beef and au jus was fabulous! They each came with kettle chips and pickles. Yum!!!! And who does not love a Hoffman Hot, right?! Then we saw that they had 11 menu items for just $5 on Thursday nights from 4-10 pm. We had to be downtown again the next night so we went back! I got the grilled chicken Caesar Salad and he got the NYS Fair beef and Lamb Gyro. Once again, full portions for only $5! What a find!! We had always just gone there for drinks and music prior to this. They have a great bar selection and have $3 drinks on Monday nights....including their signature cocktails! It is a great place to go, have a drink, hang out with friends, listen to music on occasion and now I will be stopping in to check out more on their menu as well!

    Great whiskey, good cigars and friendly service! This place is great, truly stands out in this…read morecity. After hanging out and enjoying some drinks and cigars, we all agreed that a place like this is strangely classy for its location. A diamond in the rough, don't miss out!

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    4.6(15 reviews)
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    I was in Auburn and looking for a place to have a good cup of coffee. I pulled up Roast & Toast…read morewithout realizing it was Simple Roast's new shop. I am going to be honest, I have had coffee over the years from their standalone kiosks and have found most of their drinks to be overly sweet with barely a taste of coffee. I did have their regular coffee several times and it was good. I know they have a good following and this is just my preferrence to have flavor but still a good coffee taste. I walked in and noticed how clean and comfortable looking everything was. It's not huge inside but there's a decent amount of seating if you want to sit down and enjoy your coffee. I didn't realize they had food as well so I will definitely try some next visit. I asked the barista about any homemade syrups, because I like to find interesting flavors and some unusually delicious combinations. They have a full selection of bottled syrups but the barista pointed out that if there are homemade syrups they will be featured on the drink specials. I selected the special Matcha Latte with espresso, homemade fig syrup and homemade plum bitters.....WOW!! It hit every note for me. The employees were friendly and the barista who helped me... thank you for being patient with my questions. This lovely spot is also open in the evening for cocktails! I will definitely be back.

    Super cute and I love the concept of coffee by day, drinks by night! Had a couple of espresso…read moremartinis here for my birthday which was great! It can get rather cramped so take a peek in and make sure you'll have a spot to perch should you want to stop in for a drink! I've also been here during the day, you just have to go all the way down to the end to order a coffee. I've had mixed service experiences, mostly super attentive and friendly but one barista during the day wasn't the most customer friendly. I'd still gladly go back, the vibes are mostly great and I bet it's a nice spot to bring friends visiting!

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