Review of Edelweiss Restaurant 2

Old town Auburn, CA is one of the typical Sierra Nevada foothill "Gold-Rush-era" downtowns, as it's located in a steep, narrow canyon, which makes for a very picturesque setting. If you're interested in exploring antiques, boutiques and just about anything unique, 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 in Gold Rush Plaza, in historic old town Auburn.

As with all restaurant reviews 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: Edelweiss 2 is located inside Gold Rush Plaza, a large historic building that has been converted into a miniature mall of sorts, as besides the restaurant, there are quite a few specialty stores and boutiques.

Historic old town Auburn, CA is located in a steep, narrow canyon and features many buildings from the 1870's and earlier. Besides shopping, there are several bars and restaurants, including one of my favorites, Auburn Alehouse and a block away from California Club, the premier bar in Auburn.

Photo: The first Saturday of the month is "Prime Rib Saturday" as prime rib is offered as a main entree for breakfast. If any beef is leftover, it's offered for lunch, but it's usually sold out by late morning.

Today is Saturday, March 02, 2024 and it's "Prime Rib Saturday!"

Photo: I arrived at the 07:00 morning opening time to a lightly filled dining room. The dining is quite cozy and rustic, in keeping with the character and charm of Old Town Auburn. The large picture windows look out to Washington St. and Auburn Alehouse across the street. Most of the diners that enjoy "Prime Rib Saturday" are locals and regular diners at this fine restaurant.

Photo: On this early Saturday morning, Jessica was the only hostess on duty, but she always managed to enjoy pleasant conversation with the few guests were dining. If you look through the kitchen window, you can see the talented chef preparing my breakfast, as the biscuit and gravy is ready, and set on the shelf.

Photo: Meet Jessica, my amazing friendly hostess, who brought my breakfast to me with a smile. Since I'm a regular at the restaurant, we're on first name basis. She was surprised that I arrived so early, as I usually arrive mid-morning when I ride public transportation. Since today was raining - with the possibility of low snow - I elected to drive. One advantage of driving and arriving early was the restaurant wasn't busy, as it normally is later in the morning. Edelweiss Restaurant 2 is open every day of the week for breakfast and lunch.

Photo: I'm a happy diner, as I'm ready enjoy my delicious breakfast of prime rib and eggs. Each table is set with an array of condiments, but since my breakfast was so amazing, I simply used the horseradish sauce to dip chunks of prime rib into. Delicious in every way!

Photo: Today, it was prime rib, eggs, hash browns and a side of biscuit gravy with horseradish for dipping. I asked for a second cup, and it was gladly provided. This breakfast is simply amazing!

At Edelweiss 2, the first Saturday of the month is "Prime Rib Saturday," and the restaurant offers prime rib, served with eggs for breakfast, and they usually post the occasion on social media in advance. Prime rib is on the printed menu, and the website, and the price is listed as "market value."

My breakfast included a generous cut of prime rib beef, perfectly cooked to medium, exactly as I ordered. The cut of meat was very generous and I'm guessing about 6 ounces or so, which made for a filling main dish. The beef was juicy, flavorful and perfectly grilled, and it was "fork tender." I really didn't need the knife to cut the meat, as it was super moist, juicy and tender. The cups of horseradish sauce made for perfect dipping...

The large slab of hash brown potatoes were grilled to a perfect crispy, golden brown on the outside, yet tender and juicy on the inside. Unlike other hash browns, my potatoes today were not greasy or salty at all... simply hash brown potatoes cooked to perfection. The talented chef at Edelweiss 2 knows how to create prefect hash brown potatoes!

When it comes to breakfast, I'm pretty basic, so I ordered my eggs fried sunnyside up, which go well whit hash brown potatoes. The eggs were perfectly fried, and made for a delicious topping to the hash browns, along with a piece of prime rib, dipped in horseradish sauce. Oh my...

I decided to forgo my usual side of gravy and simply order biscuit and gravy, for a couple dollars extra. Thick rich sausage gravy - with lots of chunks of sausage - covered the fresh biscuit, with enough extra to dip some of the hash browns into. The biscuit was freshly baked, soft, tender but slightly crunchy on the outside, and made for a wonderful side to my breakfast.

Since I was driving today, I wisely elected to pass on my usual beer and instead enjoy a glass of ice water. The good news is that I saved $5.00 and negated any worries during the drive home.

The only disadvantage to this fine breakfast is it's priced at "market value," which changes every month. The prime rib cut of beef isn't cheap, so bring your wallet! Despite the high price, it's simply delicious and worth every penny. So far, this is the best breakfast that I've had the pleasure to enjoy, while dining in the Gold Country.

Where in the world could you find a better breakfast? Prime rib and eggs, served at Edelweiss 2 is the kind of breakfast that makes you want to wake up, rise and shine, and simply SMILE! The food is simply delicious, and as an added touch, the super friendly staff and the rustic dining in old town Auburn add to the dining pleasure... along with the ambiance.

Photo: My plate of a juicy slice of prime rib, hash browns along with two fried eggs. Prime rib is served for breakfast on the first Saturday of every month.

Let's go back to last month, when I enjoyed another delicious breakfast of prime rib, at Edelweiss Restaurant 2, located in Auburn, CA.

Photo: I'm Facebook "friends" with fine staff at Edelweiss Restaurant 2, and I saw this ad posted... oh yeah! How could I ever resist a breakfast of prime rib and eggs?

At Edelweiss 2, the first Saturday of the month is usually a "prime rib" day, where prime rib and eggs is featured for breakfast, and offered for lunch. It's not on the menu, and priced at "market value." I'm friends on Facebook with the restaurant, and they post messages about prime rib a couple days in advance, thanks to Jessica who tends to the web work of the restaurant.

Also to take note that I'm a regular and the staff all know me by name. It's like a big, happy family.

The breakfast of prime rib and eggs is one of the BEST breakfasts you'll ever have the pleasure to enjoy in Placer County dining!

Photo: It's a little after 10:00 in the morning, Saturday, February 03, 2024, and I've arrived at Edelweiss 2 Restaurant, located in historic old town Auburn to enjoy a breakfast of prime rib. The menu is posted outside the restaurant on the sidewalk, and if you look at the window, you'll note they serve 45 varieties of omelettes, and all 45 omelettes are listed on the menu.

Photo: Daily specials are posted outside the restaurant, outside the sidewalk. Anything listed on the menu is available any time the restaurant is open. If you get lucky, there may even be some leftover prime rib for breakfast on Sunday or Monday.

Photo: The dining room is a busy place on this Saturday morning in early February, 2024. The windows look out to Sacramento Street, in historic old town Auburn, which offers interesting shopping, dining, and a micro brewery... Auburn Alehouse.

Photo: Super friendly hostess Jessica serves a diner a breakfast of pancakes and eggs. Besides providing amazing and friendly service, Jessica does all of the Facebook and web work for the restaurant.

Photo: I take a peek through the window to the kitchen, where the talented chef has placed orders on the shelf, ready to be delivered. Note the "old school" order wheel... right out of the 1950's! The chef has talent, and I asked my hostess to relay my compliments to the kitchen.

Photo: My amazingly friendly hostess, Ashley, brought me a Heineken beer and a frosted glass. Such a great way to get a Saturday started!

Photo: Each table is set with basic condiments, including bottles of Cholula and Tabasco hot sauce.

Photo: Edelweis 2 is a busy restaurant on this Saturday morning. It is a favorite of Auburn locals, and "foodies" as the restaurant serves some of the best food in town. The restaurant is serious about breakfast, as breakfast is served any time the restaurant is open.

Photo: Meet my amazingly friendly hostess Ashley, who brought my delicious breakfast to me with a smile. Since I'm a regular diner, all of the staff know me by name, which is nice. The friendly staff treats all diners like royalty.

Photo: I'm a happy guy, as I toast Ashley and Edelweiss 2 with a thumbs-up "Cheers!" There is no better breakfast in the world than prime rib served at this fine restaurant.

Photo: Prime rib and eggs, hash brown potatoes, fried eggs, horseradish dressing, sourdough toast, side of gravy, with a Heineken beer for dessert. Does breakfast get any better?

Photo: First Saturday of the month, with prime rib, eggs, hash browns and a side of gravy for breakfast. Does breakfast get any better than this?

The first Saturday of the month, Edelweiss 2 offers prime rib, served with eggs for breakfast, and they usually post the occasion on social media in advance, and give notice to all "foodies" and loyal diners, like your author. After breakfast, any leftover prime rib is offered for lunch... does life get any better?

I checked out their Facebook post, which hit the news on Wednesday, two days before Saturday. I had other pans, but I altered my plans, as how could I ever pass by a breakfast of prime rib and eggs?

My breakfast included a generous cut of prime rib beef, perfectly cooked to medium, exactly as I ordered. The cut of meat was very generous and I'm guessing about 6 ounces or so, which made for a filling main dish. The beef was juicy, flavorful and perfectly grilled, and it was "fork tender." I really didn't need the knife to cut the meat, as it was super moist and tender. The cup of horseradish sauce made for perfect dipping... I confess that I asked for a second cup of horseradish sauce, which was cheerfully provided by my amazing friendly hostess, Ashley.

When I dine at a restaurant, I always order hash brown potatoes, as "country style" potatoes are easier to cook at home, so I love to treat myself to something that I have difficulty creating at home. The large slab of hash brown potatoes were grilled to a perfect crispy, golden brown on the outside, yet tender and juicy on the inside. Unlike other hash browns, my potatoes today were not greasy or salty at all... simply hash brown potatoes cooked to perfection. The talented chef at Edelweiss 2 knows how to create prefect hash brown potatoes!

On this Saturday morning, I couldn't help myself, so I ordered a side dish of gravy, which made for amazing dipping for my hash brown potatoes. The sausage gravy was rich, thick and simply delicious, and made for perfect dipping for hash brown potatoes and prime rib. What a great way to enjoy breakfast!

Along with the breakfast was sourdough toast, toasted and buttered to perfection! The toast was simply delicious and made for a great way to enjoy the last of the gravy and the meat drippings. The toast came with two small packages of jelly which I simply ignored, as I simply like my toast with butter.

Alright... you could pay $200+ to dine at a fancy breakfast restaurant in San Francisco, and enjoy all of the frills that big bucks will buy you, including staff dressed in tuxedos and perhaps a glass of champagne. But... for $25.00 or so... how can you imagine a better breakfast than "Prime Rib Saturday" at Edelweiss 2, located in old town Auburn, CA? I simply can't imagine a better breakfast any where, any time or at any price. This is my "go-to" breakfast restaurant on the first Saturday morning of every month.

Such an amazing breakfast to enjoy, at a very reasonable price, in western Placer County! I'm already looking forward to next month to enjoy prime rib for breakfast.

Photo: I dipped my hash brown potatoes into the optional side of gravy... imagine!!! Breakfast does not get any better, at any price.

Photo: Dipping a piece of prime rib into the horseradish dressing. You can't imagine a better breakfast adventure than the amazing cuisine you'll enjoy at Edelweiss 2, located in historic old town Auburn, CA.

Let's go back a month, to Saturday, January 06, 2024, when I enjoyed an amazing breakfast of prime ribs and eggs at this fine restaurant...

Photo: I saw this ad on Facebook, and I simply couldn't resist passing on an breakfast of prime rib and eggs. Prime rib happens several times a year at Edelweiss 2, and they usually post the event on social media.

It's a little after 10 o'clock in the morning, Saturday, January 06, 2024, and I've arrived at Edelweiss 2 to enjoy a breakfast of prime rib and eggs.

Photo: The menu is posted outside the restaurant on a door, along with the board that lists daily specials. Edelweiss 2 is open every day of the week for breakfast and lunch, and anything on the menu - or not on the menu - is available anytime the restaurant is open. The sign lists 45 omelettes and 22 sandwiches, but most of them aren't on the menu. Simply ask your server...

Photo: Daily specials are posted outside the restaurant. Note that breakfast and lunch is served all day. Besides prime rib, I noted "Loco Moco" was on the menu today, which is truly a rarity in the Gold Country.

Photo: The small dining room is a busy place on this mid-Saturday morning in early January, 2024. Hello Ashley and Jessica... I'm on first-name basis with all of the friendly staff.

Photo: I noticed that many of the diners were taking advantage of today's special, and enjoying prime rib for breakfast.

As an "aside," prime rib isn't cheap, and the breakfast isn't listed on the menu, so before you place your order, you should consider asking your server, since the price of prime rib is "market value" and fluctuates frequently.

Photo: I ordered a Heineken beer for an appetizer and Bethany brought it to my table with a smile.

Photo: This friendly couple were sitting at the table next to me, and were very interested in my picture taking. They were enjoying one of today's specials... "Loco Moco."

Photo: "Loco Moco..." thanks to my gracious neighbor for allowing me to take the photo. "Loco Moco" was a "special" offered on today's menu. If it wasn't for the prime rib, I truly would have been tempted...

The menu lists this dish as, "White rice topped with mushroom gravy and two eggs."

If you're not familiar with "Loco Moco," it's basically a Hawaiian dish, and very popular in the State of Hawaii for breakfast, especially on weekends. Spam is a very popular meat with the dish, but it always is topped with brown gravy.

I came for the prime rib... but "Loco Moco" almost made me think twice! My friendly neighbors simply raved about this delicious dish.

Photo: Meet Ashley, my amazingly friendly hostess to brought my breakfast to me with a smile. Like all the staff members at Edelweiss 2, she treated me like a "rock star."

Photo: I'm a happy guy as I'm ready to enjoy a breakfast of prime rib and eggs, with a beer for dessert, at Edelweiss 2, located in old town Auburn, CA.

Photo: Today, it was prime rib, eggs, hash browns and a side of gravy for breakfast. Does breakfast get any better than this?

Several times a year, mostly on special Saturdays, Edelweiss 2 offers prime rib, served with eggs for breakfast, and they usually post the occasion on social media in advance, and give notice to all "foodies" and loyal diners, like your author.

My breakfast included a generous cut of prime rib beef, perfectly cooked to medium, exactly as I ordered. The cut of meat was very generous and I'm guessing about 6 ounces or so, which made for a filling main dish. The beef was juicy, flavorful and perfectly grilled, and it was "fork tender." I really didn't need the knife to cut the meat, as it was super moist and tender. The cup of horseradish sauce made for perfect dipping...

When it comes to a side of gravy, I simply can't say "no," so today, I ordered a side dish of gravy, which made for amazing dipping for my hash brown potatoes. The sausage gravy was rich, thick and simply delicious, and made for perfect dipping for hash brown potatoes and prime rib. What a great way to enjoy breakfast!

The Heineken beer worked wonders for an appetizer... or was it dessert?

Photo: My plate of prime rib, eggs, hash browns, toast and a bowl of gravy on the side.

Speaking of prime rib adventures, back on Saturday, October 07, 2023, I enjoyed a breakfast of prime rib and eggs, at Edelweiss 2, in historic old town Auburn, CA.

Photo: It's a little past 10 O'clock in the morning, Saturday, October 07, 2023, and I've arrived at Edelweiss 2 restaurant, located in historic old town Auburn to enjoy a breakfast of prime rib.

Prime rib isn't listed on the menu, but if you're Facebook "friends" with the restaurant, you'll see postings when prime rib is served, which happens on some weekends. I simply can't pass up prime rib for breakfast!

Things worked out great, as I was in Auburn to enjoy a day at the 2023 Auburn Wine, Ale and Food Festival.

Yes... I enjoyed public transportation, so there were no worries after I enjoyed a few glasses of wine, and lots of beer and ale...

Photo: I'm Facebook "friends" with this fine restaurant, and when I saw this ad posted, I couldn't resist, as I LOVE prime rib and eggs for breakfast!

Photo: The restaurant is located in the Gold Rush Plaza building. The complete menu is posted on a door, along with a white board that advertises daily specials and new additions to the menu. If you're looking for prime rib, you have to ask, as its not listed anywhere.

Photo: As I expected, I walked into a very busy restaurant on this late Saturday morning. The counter is interesting, as it doesn't have any stools, but has a few small, kind of cramped tables, that make perfect seating for one or two diners.

Photo: Edelweiss 2 is a busy restaurant on this late Saturday morning. The restaurant is a favorite of Auburn locals and "foodies" who how to enjoy great food.

Photo: The first page of the breakfast menu lists all of the basic selections. Don't look for prime rib, as you'll have to ask your server.

Photo: Meet my hostess Bethany, who seated me, and brought my beer to me with a smile.

Photo: Guests seated next me are served their brunch directly from the kitchen, which is located across the counter. Interestingly, the counter doesn't offer stools, as there are four small tables, with seating for two diners, located along the counter, and along the side of the dining room.

Photo: Edelweiss 2 is an "old school" diner, as it enjoys an order wheel, where orders are relayed to the kitchen, technology that is ... shall we say? ... 1950's? It's all good.

My super friendly hostess, Courtney smiles, as she's ready to deliver orders, as prepared by the talented chef in the kitchen.

After I enjoyed my meal, I presented the chef my compliments for an outstanding meal, and he graciously offered me his thanks in return.

Photo: Meet Courtney, my amazingly friendly hostess, who brought my breakfast to me with a smile. The restaurant was super busy, but despite the congestion, she provided friendly, efficient and personal service.

Such a great dining experience and an amazing breakfast!

Photo: I'm a happy breakfast diner, as I toast my amazing friendly server Courtney, and the great hospitality at Edelweiss 2 restaurant, located in historic old town Auburn.

Photo: Prime rib, hash brown potatoes, fried eggs, sourdough toast, a side of gravy, a cup of horseradish sauce, along with a Heineken beer for dessert. What could make for a better breakfast?

Prime rib isn't listed on the menu, as it's only served occasionally, mostly on weekends, and when it is being served, it's advertised on the restaurant's web site and on their Facebook page. Since I'm "friends" on FB with the restaurant, I saw this amazing event listed, so I made today's breakfast as a start of my day at the 2023 Auburn Wine, Ale and Food Festival.

The showcase of this amazing breakfast was a generous cut of prime rib beef, perfectly cooked to medium, as I ordered. The cut was very generous and I'm guessing about 6 ounces or so, which made for a filling main dish. The beef was juicy, flavorful and perfectly grilled, and it was "fork tender." Yes... the beef was so tender that the knife was simply window dressing, as I cut it up by simply using my fork. The cup of horseradish sauce made for perfect dipping... oh my!

If you're looking for an amazing weekend breakfast or brunch in the Gold Country, prime rib, served at Edelweiss 2, located in old town Auburn is as good as it gets. The staff is friendly, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is both historic and priceless.

Photo: Prime rib, along with all the sides, and a frosted glass of beer for breakfast. How can life get any better?

Photo: It's a little after 10 o'clock in the morning, Friday, September 29, 2023, and I've arrived at Edelweiss Restaurant 2, located in old town Auburn, CA. At 10 in the morning... is it time for breakfast or lunch? What a difficult decision to make. The complete menu at this amazing restaurant is available anytime the restaurant is open, so if you're in the mood for "Fish and Chips" at 07:00 in the morning... you'll get it.

The restaurant is located in the Gold Rush Plaza, a old-time building that has been converted into an indoor mall of sorts, in historic old town Auburn. The restaurant is a little hard to see from the street, and parking can be difficult, as this section of town dates from the California Gold Rush.

Photo: You enter the Gold Rush Plaza building, and Edelweiss Restaurant 2 is on your right. The restaurant is serious about breakfast, as both breakfast and lunch are offered anytime the restaurant is open. I love the sign, "House of the super Omelettes." Yes!!

Edelweiss Restaurant 2 is an interesting operation, and it you're a Auburn local, you'll note there is Edelweiss Restaurant located on High Street, a couple miles to the east. The restaurants are separately owned by two local brothers, and the restaurants share similar menus, but are owned and operated separately. In all my years of dining, I've never seen anything like this before, but what do I know?

Check out my dining adventure to Edelweiss Restaurant, back on Friday, January 17, 2017...

Photo: The complete menu is posted on the door, outside of the restaurant, looking out to Washington Street. There are printed menus inside, and when you're seated, you'll be given a menu. Edelweiss Restaurant 2 is open for breakfast and lunch, every day of the week. Anything listed on the menu is a available to order any time of the day.

Photo: Daily specials and new menu choices are listed on an "old school" white board, outside the restaurant. I couldn't resist "Linguica and Eggs," as it has been a long time since I'd enjoyed this amazing breakfast choice.

Photo: As you enter the restaurant, you'll notice the counter, which interestingly doesn't not have any stools, as it's furnished with small tables and chairs. The decor is pure 1960's era diner, and is "old school" in every way.

Photo: The dining room is quite compact, with the furniture mostly being tables. The large window looks out to Washington Street, so you can people watch as you enjoy your meal. The brick wall is decorated with mostly photos of Auburn through the years.

Photo: Jessica, one of the two hostess working today, seemed a little surprised that I gook her photo after she picked up an order to deliver to a customer. It looks like a breakfast of "Chicken Fried Steak," with fruit instead of toast. The menu offers countless options for your dining pleasure.

Photo: I took a look at the chefs in the kitchen, through the pick up window. I never get tired of kitchen photos! Note the "old school" order wheel, which is just like a diner from the 1960's. Edelweiss Restaurant 2 is truly a fine restaurant!

Photo: The restaurant has a few souvenir tee shirts for sale, hung on the wall below a shelf decorated with vintage kerosene lamps. Note the blown-out bulb on the ceiling fan; the other ceiling fan also had a blown out bulb. No worries, as the dining room gets plenty of light from the large window.

Photo: Meet Jessica, my amazingly friendly hostess who brought my breakfast to me with a smile. She provided outstanding service and treated me like family.

Photo: I say "cheers" to Jessica, and I toast Edelweiss Restaurant 2, as I'm ready to enjoy an amazing breakfast. Note the condiment selection includes a bottle of Cholula Mexican hot sauce, which is one of my favorites.

Photo: From the white board "Specials" at the entrance to the restaurant, I went with "Linguica and Eggs." Such a difficult decision, as I was actually looking forward to a "Reuben Sandwich," but there was no way I could pass on "Linguica and Eggs" as I hadn't enjoyed this amazing breakfast selection in YEARS.

Edelweiss Restaurant 2 gives you a whole linguica sausage, split down the middle, and grilled to perfection, complete with attractive grill marks. The sausage was simply amazing, as it was tender, juicy and seasoned perfectly.

Linguica is a staple in California's gold country, as we have a significant population of folks who trace their roots back to Portugal, so it makes sense to enjoy an amazing breakfast of linguica and eggs. and to keep the wonderful Portuguese heritage living in Placer County!

When I order hash brown potatoes, I prefer my eggs to be cooked sunnyside up, as they go well with hash browns. My order of eggs arrived as ordered, cooked perfectly sunnyside up. Like the hash brown potatoes, the eggs weren't seasoned - thank you Edelweiss Restaurant 2 - so I applied salt and pepper to my liking. Wonderful!

The single piece of sourdough toast - not the word single - was perfectly toasted, buttered, and toasted to perfection. What more can I say? I left the little packages of jelly along, as I simply prefer butter on my toast.

The breakfast I enjoyed this Friday morning at Edelweiss Restaurant 2 was simply delicious, as it was cooked perfectly, and I enjoyed the friendly and efficient service of my hostess, Jessica. At $14.95, the breakfast was on the mark, but the surprise was the Heineken beer at only $4.50, which was substantially lower than nearly every other restaurant in the greater Sacramento area.

When you're in the mood for a great breakfast... follow the Auburn locals and enjoy a fantastic breakfast at Edelweiss Restaurant 2, located in old town, Auburn, CA.

Photo: Linguica sausage, hash brown potatoes, fried eggs and sourdough toast... breakfast doesn't get any better!

I absolutely LOVED my breakfast, and the friendly service provided by Jessica. My breakfast was simply delicious, the hospitality was amazing, and the ambience of historic old town Auburn just can't be beat. Take a tip from the Auburn locals, and enjoy an amazing breakfast or lunch at Edelweiss Restaurant 2, located in historic old town Auburn, CA.

Edelweiss Restaurant 2
111 Sacramento St.
Auburn, CA 95603
530 889-8123