Ithaka Hospitality Partners
241 S. College Street
Auburn, AL 36830
334.821.8200
Restaurants & Bars
1856 – Culinary Residence
A culinary residence at the corner of campus and community.
Every year, a nationally acclaimed chef will work alongside our Ithaka Hospitality Partners team as well as Auburn University’s culinary science faculty to create a unique restaurant concept. We provide an ever-changing culinary experience for students as well as clientele in a beautiful and intimate environment. Our vegetables, produce and herbs come from an operational rooftop garden, created and managed by Auburn University’s Horticulture Program, and looking out over our iconic Samford Hall.
Ariccia Cucina Italiana
Ariccia is a modern escape that focuses on the best Italian food, wine and community in Auburn, Alabama.
Ariccia is a modern escape that focuses on the best Italian food, wine and community in Auburn, Alabama. Ariccia honors the classic central Italian cuisine, focusing on the freshest seasonal products, Italian meats & cheeses, signature Porchetta, house-made focaccia and Auburn’s best wood-fired pizzas.
Piccolo 241
Piccolo is Auburn & Opelika’s only true jazz lounge – a tucked-away retreat for specialty cocktails, live jazz, blues and soul music.
The club-style lounge features an eclectic menu of small bites and an extensive wine list plus a great selection local and regional craft beers. Piccolo is an ideal spot for date nights, girls’ nights or an after-dinner cocktail, with table service and Auburn’s best wine list featuring an impressive selection of wines from across the globe.
Food Halls
Hey Day Market
Located adjacent to the main entrance of the Rane Center on South College Street, this bright and airy 10,000 SF food hall is accessible to students on campus as well as to members of the local and business communities, visitors, shoppers, and alumni returning to campus.
The Hey Day Market is a vibrant addition to Auburn’s culinary scene and a favorite gathering place for students, family and friends on South College Street. At the market, nine vendors serve crowd-pleasing meals that are thoughtfully prepared onsite with sustainable, organic ingredients. One vendor stall will be a dedicated incubator where graduates of the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management can develop business concepts and get their operations off the ground.
The building features industrial elements including stained concrete floors and steel-framed windows providing incredible views of the green space. A mix of individual and communal tables foster an inviting community atmosphere.
Read More about Hey Day Market in CoStar.
Food Hall Concepts
La Cubanita
Classic pressed Cuban sandwiches that transport you back to old Havana. Ham, mojo pork, yucca and plantain chips, and traditional Cuban drinks round out every meal.
Khoodles
Malaysian street noodles inspired by family recipes passed down by generations. Khoodles features noodle and rice bowls, and boba tea drinks that are simple, seasonal and nourishing.
Loud Roots
A colorful, nutritional build-your-own-bowl and smoothie concept, that brings together ingredients and recipes that provide fuel for the body, mind and soul.
Little Darling Burger Co.
Delightfully classic, all-American fare, including burgers, sandwiches, fries, house-made dipping sauces and hand spun milkshakes.
Pizzeria Ariccia
A younger sibling of Ariccia Cucina Italiana, this old world artisanal pizza shop features recipes hail straight from Ariccia, Italy, the birthplace of porchetta.
Pokémen
Delicious and traditional Hawaiian poke and ramen bowls. Featuring a large mix of seafood and meats, with fresh vegetables, sauces and sides.
Saint Bernardo Gelateria
A vibrant and delicious mix of flavors, both traditional and fun, make this gelato an incredible dessert to any meal at Hey Day Market, or it simply be the one thing you come for.
Wildchild
A Southern California-inspired taco shop featuring birria and spit-roasted al pastor tacos, a mix of traditional street-style sides like elotes and gauc, plus desserts and bebidas.
Maison Crêpe
C’est si bon! A sweet and savory crêperie located inside of Hey Day Market.
241 S. College Street