It’s great to have an in-between option for those times when you just can’t decide. That’s the beauty of that magical meal that typically happens on the weekends when it’s too late for breakfast, but your favorite a.m. culinary delights are still on your mind: brunch. Luckily for local brunch lovers, restaurants in Auburn and Opelika take brunch pretty seriously. Some of the best brunch spots in Auburn and Opelika have gone above and beyond to make brunch more than just a meal—but an experience that you’ll crave each week.
Learn more about some of the best brunch spots in Auburn and Opelika!
- Acre
- What: Stylish modern food rooted in Southern soil. Enjoy new twists on classic favorites using fresh, local ingredients. Try the ‘Chicken Fried’ Chicken Biscuit, Steak & Eggs, Crispy Smoked Salmon Cakes, Chicken and Waffles and more.
- Where: 210 East Glenn Ave., Auburn
- When: Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Website: http://www.acreauburn.com/
- Live Oaks
- What: Innovative culinary creations based on common comforts. Choose among sandwiches, wraps, Paninis, entrees and a la carte items. Try the Breakfast Burger, Prime Rib & Eggs, Spicy Honey Pork Tenderloin Wrap, Roasted Red Chicken Panino and more.
- Where: 201 North College St., Auburn
- When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Website: http://www.liveoaksauburn.com/
- The Hound
- What: Boasting the slogan “Bacon and Bourbon,” The Hound specializes in bacon from heritage breed pork and other organic and humanely raised meats. Enjoy a comfortable, rustic setting reminiscent of rural Alabama. Try the Huevos Houndcheros, Redneck Benedict, BLT, Hot Chick and more.
- Where: 124 Tichenor Ave., Auburn
- When: 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
- Website: http://thehound-auburn.com/
- The Depot
- What: High-quality, fresh seafood served simply and tastefully in Auburn’s historic train depot revitalized. Try the Black & Blue Gulf Shrimp ‘N’ Grits, Maine Lobster Sliders, Eggs Rockefeller, Crab Cake Bennie and more.
- Where: 124 Mitcham Ave., Auburn
- When: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 pm.
- Website: http://allaboardauburn.com/
- Zazu Gastropub
- What: Made-from-scratch comfort foods from around the United States and the world complemented by local produce. Try the Opelika Hot Brown, Sweet Tea Chicken Biscuit, Pimento Cheese Burger, Low Country Shrimp and Grits and more.
- Where: 112 South Eighth St., Opelika
- When: Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Website: http://zazuopelika.com/
- Café 123
- What: Southern and continental cuisine in a fine dining environment. Try the Pecan Chicken and Waffles, Steak and Eggs Oscar, C.B.L.T. (BLT with deep fried chicken skins), Biscuits and Gravy and more.
- Where: 123 South Eighth St., Opelika
- When: Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Website: http://www.cafeonetwentythree.com/
- Hamilton’s on Magnolia
- What: Creatively-presented contemporary American selections. Try the Crab Cake Benedict, Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, Fried Chicken Biscuit and more.
- Where: 174 East Magnolia Ave.
- When: Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Website: http://www.hamiltonsonmagnolia.com/
- Ariccia Trattoria
- What: Sophisticated Italian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes featuring a seasonally-rotating menu. Brunch features a combination of Ariccia’s specialty breakfast, brunch and lunch a la carte items.
- Where: 241 South College St., Auburn
- When: Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Website: http://www.auhcc.com/dining/ariccia-auburn-restaurant
- Draft House
- What: A wide variety of burgers, brews and other American favorites with an inventive spin. Try the Chicken and Pancakes, Hamburger Steak and Eggs, Sawmill Burger, Brunch Wrap and more.
- Where: 165 East Magnolia Ave., Auburn
- When: Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Website: http://auburndrafthouse.com/
- Amsterdam Café
- What: Farm-to-table concept highlighting artisanal and house-made ingredients, local farm fresh produce and fresh seafood. Try the Lobster Egg Rolls, Short Rib Hash, Amsterdam Omelet, Chicken & Waffles and more.
- Where: 410 South Gay St.
- When: Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Website: http://www.amsterdamcafeauburn.com/
Hungry yet? In Auburn and Opelika, we are fortunate to have a load of culinary talent to satisfy our appetites! Plan your next brunch outing at one of these 10 best brunch spots in Auburn and Opelika!
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