Starting Gate Restaurant

“Service was outstanding, quick and friendly and the food was amazing.”

tina★★★★★

i love diners! and this place feels like a classic. You got locals hanging out and chatting, enjoying some nice comfort foods, the staff was nice and friendly. I got a bacon and cheese omelette. the others at the table got a french dip and the chicken fried steak (but they're not into taking pictures of their food so i don't have anything better than my picture, sorry!) but the food was great and tasty, as expected. everything was hot, salty, greasy as all get out (what i wanted!) the atmosphere i'd describe as "lived in". a few fun tchotchkes, the booth we sat in was super creaky (i thought

Jose Mendoza★★★★★

Probably the last classic diner left in Auburn. Been going here for years and will continue too, I love this place. Definitely my favorite breakfast place, the bacon and eggs are the best I've had (comes with hashbrowns and toast too). They have a hamburger gravy SOS they serve occasionally thats delicious as well. Despite the many times I've been here, I've only ever gotten breakfast... I'm sure the lunch options are just as good though. The same server(s) have been here awhile and they're lovely. Definitely hard to find a place like this thats warm and welcoming.

Leah Ferrando★★★★★

My mother and I go for the wonderful taco omelets! The flavor, the cheese taco meat and the best hash browns in town. It is always busy but you are not neglected by the staff! Your coffee cup is always full and the waitresses are king. Polite and extremely friendly. Try it, I swear you will love it! Other diners instantly become your friends. There has never been a want for table and they let you choose where you want to sit. My husband enjoys the food and atmosphere. He has never ordered the same thing and is always happy with his choice. I always recommend it to new neighbors! Their p

Jason Schroeder★★★★★

Always great service and good food. This simple dinner has been around for decades, although I'm new to the area. As a single guy, I enjoy the friendly servers that lighten the day and get to know you. The food is consistently good. It's no high class place or special atmosphere, but it's a reasonable, friendly place to get food.