Starting Gate Restaurant

504 Auburn Way N, Auburn - 98002
178 reviews
American
(253) 939-4141

Ok guys, so I'm a bit of a foodie right, anyway this place is as legit as you can get. I mean the portions, the price, the quality, the service and people? This place checks all the ☑️ for real. Try the sausage links for sure I've never tasted that in a link so differently delicious. That waffle is off....the...hook guys. Go here immediately!

Always have enjoyed my meals there, great waitresses Helena Sami, Lori Laura, I believe it was the owner VERY VERY RUDE today. She should not work the floor. Sadly won't go back. Spend my $$$ elsewhere

Some of the nicest staff there plus the food was Delishiouess Thoughtful cook came out and asked how our Food Was. Props ☺️

A great meal with absolutely wonderful staff and a real-deal "diner" atmosphere. No gimmicks or tricks needed, just wholesome people, hospitality, and a great meal at a good value. Laura was my server and couldn't have been more kind. My country-fried steak breakfast was fantastic and was exactly what I needed! They even offered us a free refill (limit one) of the hot cocoa wich was another unexpected delight! We will definitely be coming back!

I had a breakfast croissant sandwich and it was very well prepared. The service was great our waitress was very attentive and friendly. I would definitely recommend it to my family and friends if they are visiting the area.

my boyfriend and i love going here to share the biscuits and gravy along with 2 egg and hash rowns side. perfect amount of food for us. its delicious and the ppl who work there are so sweet and helpful. also seems to be a special place with all the same customers who go there all the time they all know each orher. its so cute. like a cheers but for brwakfast lol

Delightful staff, the meal was on point. Would definitely go there again. I would take someone there again. Also met Don and Sharon✌?

This restaurant is like stepping back in time . It is a true diner . Our first time in, our waitress and every other waitress smiled said good morning and asked how we were doing . The banter between the staff and customers is hilarious. We felt as if we had been coming in for years. Great family feeling . The food is good. The service is what makes this place amazing .

The staff is great. The clients are mostly blue collar locals. But since Covid put sushi a economical strain on many small businesses in the area, the quality of the food has changed. We can only hope that things will get better in time.

The food was really good, decent sized portions, but the service here is what separates this place from the rest. Great service, outgoing personalities and the banter between customers and the staff was positive and priceless. Will definitely be back!