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Old town Auburn, CA is a typical Sierra Nevada foothill "Gold-Rush-era" downtown, as it's located in a steep, narrow canyon, which makes for a very picturesque setting. Exploring, shopping or just simply enjoying life, old town Auburn will keep you going for a long time. Shopping is hungry work, but there are no worries, as Edelweiss Restaurant 2 is located inside Gold Rush Plaza, and offers fine dining every day of the week, in historic old town Auburn, CA. As with all of reviews that I publish, I have no affiliation with the restaurant reviewed, and there is no monetary gain on my part, as I am simply a person who likes to eat, and I love to write-up, and publish my dining experiences.
Photo: It's a little past 07:30 in the morning, Saturday, October 03, 2026, and we're in historic old town Auburn to enjoy the First-Saturday-of-the-Month "Prime Rib and Eggs" breakfast at Edelweiss Restaurant 2, located in Auburn, CA. That's the dome of the historic Placer County courthouse, on top of the hill in the background. The restaurant is located in the Gold Rush Plaza building, a period building that has been converted to a small, indoor mall.
Photo: Edelweiss Restaurant 2 posts a large copy of it's menu on the door, along with a white board that lists daily and weekly specials. The restaurant is located a the front of the building, facing the street, and offers a great view of Sacramento Street for great people watching as you enjoy your meal.
Photo: The dining room is rustic, comfortable and inviting, and the amazingly friendly staff will treat you like a rock star and make you feel at home.
Photo: Jessica takes Steve's order, as Dan and Keith look on. She had placed menus on the table, but they weren't needed, as we'd come to enjoy "Prime Rib and Eggs," which happens the first Saturday of every month.
Photo: Yesterday was Dan's retirement day, after enjoying 30+ years with a large agricultural company. I put a little bug into Jessica's ear and she brought out his English muffin, complete with a small lighted candle, to celebrate the event.
Photo: Our table offered a great view of Sacramento Street, and historic old town Auburn, which seemed to be quite busy on this fairly early Saturday morning. If you look closely you can see a train going over the high steel trestle that crosses over nearby I-80.
Photo: It's almost breakfast time, as Jessica and Anna pick up our orders at the kitchen window, as prepared by the talented kitchen staff, headed by lead chef Roberto. The restaurant decor is very relaxing and old school, and I doubt if it's been updated since the 1980's. There is an old fashioned order wheel where orders are pinned to be relayed to the kitchen.
Photo: Meet Jessica and Anna, two friendly and lovely ladies, who brought our breakfasts us with a smile. We all ordered nearly identical breakfasts with the exception of eggs, and how the meat was cooked.
Photo: Left to right, your author Eric, Keith, Dan and Steve smile, and get ready to enjoy a delicious breakfast, with a view of old town Auburn in the background. These three guys are among my closest friends. We've done a lot of fine things together over the years.
Photo: Today, Saturday October 03, 2026, was the first Saturday of the month, and the day to enjoy an amazing breakfast of prime rib and eggs . We didn't bother to glance at the menu, as we came to enjoy prime rib. Dan and I enjoyed identical breakfasts, while Keith and Steve ordered slight variations. I went with a Heineken beer for both my appetizer and dessert, while the others enjoyed coffee. The star of the breakfast was a perfectly grilled slab of prime rib, with a slide of hash brown potatoes, two fried eggs, a side of sausage gravy, and buttered English muffin, along with small cups of horseradish sauce. The horseradish sauce, along with the side of gravy made for fine dipping, and the Heineken beer made for a great dessert. Our amazing hostess, Jessica, knows our dining habits and she knows we always request a small cup or two of horseradish sauce, so today, she just asked how many cups. The First-Saturday-of-the-Month prime rib breakfast served at Edelweiss Restaurant 2 is a breakfast event custom-tailored for the tastes of Auburn locals, and for breakfast lovers all over the greater Sacramento area and beyond. The "Prime Rib Breakfast" is one of the finest breakfast served in western Placer County, or maybe even the state of California. It's truly a breakfast for those who savor premium dining for breakfast! I've enjoyed $70.00 breakfast splurges during trips to Las Vegas, but nothing in my breakfast portfolio compares to the prime rib breakfast enjoyed at Edelweiss Restaurant 2, served the first Saturday of every month. And today's breakfast was no exception, as it was a scrumptious breakfast, fit for this warm Saturday morning in early October. Talk about an amazing way to get your Saturday morning going,,, Your perfect morning begins with a thick 16-oz cut of choice prime rib beef, which was flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth tender, juicy and cooked to order by the talented chefs. We went with medium rare, which is our favorite - Our tastes are nearly identical - but if medium rare isn't for you, the talented kitchen staff will be more than happy to grill your prime rib exactly the way you order. As always, the meat was perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful and simply delicious! Not only was it fork-tender and delicious, it was simply beautiful to look at and it was almost to pretty to cut... well... almost... Oh... I almost forgot to mention today's presentation was a work of culinary art, as the slab of beef was medium brown around the edge, but a tender pinkish inside... tender, juicy and delicious, just the way we love it! This is a slab of prime rib at it's best in every way... If you really desire to make your morning truly spectacular, cut off a small piece of the juicy prime rib, dip it into the horseradish sauce or the optional side of sausage gravy and enjoy. It's a slice of heaven in Auburn! The large slab of hash brown potatoes made the perfect side dish. As in all "old school" diners, the hash browns were golden crispy and crunchy on the outside, and tender, white and juicy on the inside, which made perfect hash brown potatoes. They had just the right amount of salt, golden crispness, and just a little "crunch" on the outside. Simply delicious! Enjoyed as a side dish to the prime rib, dipped into the eggs, or the gravy, the hash browns were simply perfect. And the gravy... this breakfast was "standalone delicious" but why not go the extra mile and add an optional side of sausage gravy? You won't regret it, as the gravy was thick, creamy, rich, full of flavor and included lots of sausage... simply perfect! The gravy could almost make for a side dish by itself, but when you dip hash browns or bits of the toast into the gravy... it's always great to order a side of gravy. We ordered eggs, fried sunnyside up, which arrived as ordered, fried... perfectly. The English muffins were perfectly buttered and toasted on the dark side today, which was a change of pace and added to the enjoyment of the delicious breakfast. The eggs, hash browns and toast made the perfect side dish, and dipping was enhanced by the horseradish sauce and the bowl of gravy. Dessert... or was it hours d'oeuvres? ... for me, a Heineken beer rounded out the perfect breakfast, while Dan, Keith and Steve enjoyed bottomless cups of coffee. Cholula and Tabasco hot sauces are always in the condiment basket, but this breakfast was so delicious that enhancing condiments weren't even something to think about. Ditto with salt and pepper, as this breakfast is standalone delicious! Just a quick note that the prime rib breakfast is always priced at "market value" so the price varies from month to month. The breakfast is not your "diner priced" bargain breakfast, as it's premium every step of the way, but it's a superior, amazing dining experience, and it's worth every penny, considering the quality, quantity and the effort the talented staff puts in to provide only the best when it comes to breakfast. After enjoying this delicious breakfast, you'll leave with a full stomach and a smile on your face!
Photo: Take a look at this delicious slice of prime rib, cooked medium rare on the flat top griddle. Nice brown outside with a slight, tender pink inside, with beautiful marbling. The crispy hash browns along with the delicious fried eggs and the side of Jessica's sausage gravy made this a breakfast to enjoy! The mellow Heineken beer added the final touch of goodness.
Photo: I cut off a small piece of my perfectly grilled medium-rare prime rib, and dipped it into the bowl of gravy for a bite of pleasure. I alternated between the gravy and the horseradish sauce, as I love them both. Breakfast doesn't get any better! Over the past several years, I've enjoyed countless dining experiences at this amazing restaurant, and the food, the amazingly friendly staff, and the Saturday prime rib breakfast keep me coming back for more. Owner Jessica and her friendly staff always treat me like a member of their extended family, and roll out the red carpet, so to speak, for me. Edelweiss Restaurant 2 is a top shelf dining establishment! Dining in historic old town Auburn is always a great adventure, and Edelweiss Restaurant 2 has your breakfast and lunch dining covered, every day of the week. Edelweiss Restaurant 2, located in historic, old town Auburn, CA. Edelweiss Restaurant 2 Copyright(c) 2026 eRench Productions. All rights reserved. We've been on the web since December 22, 2002.
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