The greeter, cashier, and server were so sweet. The food came out quicker than anticipated and fresh. The service overall was a fantastic experience.Parking: Due to it being earlier in the day, there was plenty parking spaces in front and across the street from Stax.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michaela Barksdale
The food is okay, but between the 2 times I've been there I have experienced multiple employees being passive aggressive and rude.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Derrick S.
The portions were comically small. The food was very good, but for the size of the restaurant the dining experience was cramped. The service was not accommodating either. Prices were more expensive than they should've been for the amount of food and the quality you got. If I was asked to go to here or Cracker Barrel for breakfast I'd pick Cracker Barrel.
Elaine McDowell
Absolutely fabulous!Staks is now a ‘must visit’ every time we come back to visit our beloved Auburn. And we visit a lot!The dishes were not only innovative and creative - but tasted amazing. Staks knocks it out of the park. War Eagle and well done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jana Tarleton
Love love love this place. The Pancakes are out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Knight
I love coming here to just to enjoy brunch before my day! The drinks are greats but this time I came I didn’t get treated by greeters/servants with respect. Today particularly, when I arrived a worker immediately asked am I here for DoorDash. Although, I am a woman of color that shouldn’t have been the first question asked. Hi, how are r you or welcome to Staks would’ve sufficed. I eat solo a lot of places but another server then stated she only asked because you were by yourself ? I’ve came numerous of times and this was the first time it happened so I won’t count them out quite yet. But hopefully, it doesn’t happen again.
We were excited to try Staks Pancake Kitchen and were happy to get seated immediately upon arrival. Unfortunately, the food was just not good. My eggs, hash browns, and bacon arrived cold. After sending them back, I received warmer food but the hash browns had a rubbery texture that makes me think they might have just thrown it in the microwave. The other food at the table also fell short - two other egg breakfasts were ordered with the same issue, the pancakes were so dry they were basically inedible, and coffee tasted burnt. I like to give restaurants the benefit of the doubt that perhaps it was an off day but looking at many similar comments on Yelp has me confident this might be the norm. Way overpriced for what you get, but even if not overpriced it still wouldn't be worth your time or money.
Chloe Kidd
Had a reservation and was told they didn’t not have a table for us so they sat us at a dirty 8 top with other customers though we marked it as a date online. It took 2 different times for us asking to be moved before the host moved us holding back no attitude. My food was good…until I found a hair in it. Mimosa was undrinkable and fruit was warm bc it was in a warm bowl. Not worth $50 for 2 people…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tom D.
My wife and I had breakfast 1/27. Our first visit. Greeted as we entered by a staff member that explained the system and provided menus for our review to expedite the ordering process. She also assigned us to a table. Very efficient system. Meals were delivered to our table in a reasonable time. My wife had a make your own omelette which was excellent. I had the two egg breakfast. It was very good. My only other comments are the hash browns were not hot and the biscuit too large. We also did not like the plastic cups for water. We will definitely return.
Thomas W.
Love this place! Prices are very reasonable and all of their food is outstanding. Service is great too they have a cool system here! Check it out!
The coffees were amazing. The pancakes were delicious. Service was great. There were 7 of us and we all enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brent S.
This place offers a very clean setting in the heart of Auburn, just a few steps from the famous Toomer's Corner. The food was not bad, but it was not exceptionally good either, particularly considering the price (with tip for two we paid $45). I got the chicken and pancakes. The batter on the chicken breast was tasty, as was the sriracha honey sauce. Unfortunately, the chicken was quite overcooked and dry. Perhaps this was just a fluke thing. The pancakes were just average at best. You would think if your name is Staks you would do something to have truly great tasting pancakes. But that was the case here. They were no better than would you could make at home with Bisquick. They were not bad, just nothing extra. I think a good idea would be to offer for an extra charge real maple syrup. The syrup is served on the side (not on the table anyway). Why not offer real maple syrup for those that want it? My wife got the chocolate gravy and biscuits and much the same there. Not bad, but nothing extra. Just average. I will add: on the good side all the staff were friendly and the restrooms were very clean.
Emma B.
Overall good experience here! It was busy so we had to wait a few minutes to order. The worst part of our visit was the wait for our food. We probably waited 30 minutes or more for our food and coffee to come out. Once we got our food, it was delicious! Got the honey vanilla iced latte which was good, two breakfast croissants which were yummy, a side pancake which was also yummy. One person in our party got the chicken biscuit and one got the chicken stak, the honey butter was the star of the show! We also got a side of hashbrowns which were decent, not the best ever. Food is expensive but the portions are large. The restaurant has a good vibe that is different for Auburn! I would come back!
Tracy Morton
We always love coming here! Food is always excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns, 2 Egg Breakfast with Biscuit, Chicken and Biscuit, Conecuh Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy
Robert Gulledge
Decided to try this place out. The place was nice and clean and the staff seemed very friendly. The food was sub-par though. The scrambled eggs I ordered were gritty and rubbery. I tried one bite and had to throw it away. The biscuit I got was very dry, and dense. The gravy was alright, but nothing amazing. The pancakes were okay, the portion size was huge though so plus on that. Not sure if I came on an off day, but the food was not appetizing at all.
The greeter, cashier, and server were so sweet. The food came out quicker than anticipated and fresh. The service overall was a fantastic experience.Parking: Due to it being earlier in the day, there was plenty parking spaces in front and across the street from Stax.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food is okay, but between the 2 times I've been there I have experienced multiple employees being passive aggressive and rude.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
The portions were comically small. The food was very good, but for the size of the restaurant the dining experience was cramped. The service was not accommodating either. Prices were more expensive than they should've been for the amount of food and the quality you got. If I was asked to go to here or Cracker Barrel for breakfast I'd pick Cracker Barrel.
Absolutely fabulous!Staks is now a ‘must visit’ every time we come back to visit our beloved Auburn. And we visit a lot!The dishes were not only innovative and creative - but tasted amazing. Staks knocks it out of the park. War Eagle and well done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love love love this place. The Pancakes are out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love coming here to just to enjoy brunch before my day! The drinks are greats but this time I came I didn’t get treated by greeters/servants with respect. Today particularly, when I arrived a worker immediately asked am I here for DoorDash. Although, I am a woman of color that shouldn’t have been the first question asked. Hi, how are r you or welcome to Staks would’ve sufficed. I eat solo a lot of places but another server then stated she only asked because you were by yourself ? I’ve came numerous of times and this was the first time it happened so I won’t count them out quite yet. But hopefully, it doesn’t happen again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Conecuh Sausage, Salmon Omelette
We were excited to try Staks Pancake Kitchen and were happy to get seated immediately upon arrival. Unfortunately, the food was just not good. My eggs, hash browns, and bacon arrived cold. After sending them back, I received warmer food but the hash browns had a rubbery texture that makes me think they might have just thrown it in the microwave. The other food at the table also fell short - two other egg breakfasts were ordered with the same issue, the pancakes were so dry they were basically inedible, and coffee tasted burnt. I like to give restaurants the benefit of the doubt that perhaps it was an off day but looking at many similar comments on Yelp has me confident this might be the norm. Way overpriced for what you get, but even if not overpriced it still wouldn't be worth your time or money.
Had a reservation and was told they didn’t not have a table for us so they sat us at a dirty 8 top with other customers though we marked it as a date online. It took 2 different times for us asking to be moved before the host moved us holding back no attitude. My food was good…until I found a hair in it. Mimosa was undrinkable and fruit was warm bc it was in a warm bowl. Not worth $50 for 2 people…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
My wife and I had breakfast 1/27. Our first visit. Greeted as we entered by a staff member that explained the system and provided menus for our review to expedite the ordering process. She also assigned us to a table. Very efficient system. Meals were delivered to our table in a reasonable time. My wife had a make your own omelette which was excellent. I had the two egg breakfast. It was very good. My only other comments are the hash browns were not hot and the biscuit too large. We also did not like the plastic cups for water. We will definitely return.
Love this place! Prices are very reasonable and all of their food is outstanding. Service is great too they have a cool system here! Check it out!
Restaurantji Recommends
The coffees were amazing. The pancakes were delicious. Service was great. There were 7 of us and we all enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place offers a very clean setting in the heart of Auburn, just a few steps from the famous Toomer's Corner. The food was not bad, but it was not exceptionally good either, particularly considering the price (with tip for two we paid $45). I got the chicken and pancakes. The batter on the chicken breast was tasty, as was the sriracha honey sauce. Unfortunately, the chicken was quite overcooked and dry. Perhaps this was just a fluke thing. The pancakes were just average at best. You would think if your name is Staks you would do something to have truly great tasting pancakes. But that was the case here. They were no better than would you could make at home with Bisquick. They were not bad, just nothing extra. I think a good idea would be to offer for an extra charge real maple syrup. The syrup is served on the side (not on the table anyway). Why not offer real maple syrup for those that want it? My wife got the chocolate gravy and biscuits and much the same there. Not bad, but nothing extra. Just average. I will add: on the good side all the staff were friendly and the restrooms were very clean.
Overall good experience here! It was busy so we had to wait a few minutes to order. The worst part of our visit was the wait for our food. We probably waited 30 minutes or more for our food and coffee to come out. Once we got our food, it was delicious! Got the honey vanilla iced latte which was good, two breakfast croissants which were yummy, a side pancake which was also yummy. One person in our party got the chicken biscuit and one got the chicken stak, the honey butter was the star of the show! We also got a side of hashbrowns which were decent, not the best ever. Food is expensive but the portions are large. The restaurant has a good vibe that is different for Auburn! I would come back!
We always love coming here! Food is always excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns, 2 Egg Breakfast with Biscuit, Chicken and Biscuit, Conecuh Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy
Decided to try this place out. The place was nice and clean and the staff seemed very friendly. The food was sub-par though. The scrambled eggs I ordered were gritty and rubbery. I tried one bite and had to throw it away. The biscuit I got was very dry, and dense. The gravy was alright, but nothing amazing. The pancakes were okay, the portion size was huge though so plus on that. Not sure if I came on an off day, but the food was not appetizing at all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3