Mario’s Early Toast is bringing its breakfast-and-mimosa playbook to Auburn, locking in a spot at the Holiday Market Shopping Center at 10130 Woodbridge Drive for what will be the chain’s fifth area location. The announcement landed Friday, and local brunch fans are already mentally circling their first weekend visit, according to WhatNow.
As reported by WhatNow, the Auburn restaurant is planned for 10130 Woodbridge Drive in the Holiday Market Shopping Center near Combie Road and Highway 49, joining existing Mario’s locations in Granite Bay, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom and El Dorado Hills. The outlet cites a Facebook post from owner Mario Astorga saying the Auburn spot is “on track to open by the end of February.”
Mario’s website currently lists the Auburn address as “Coming Soon” and highlights founder Mario Astorga along with the chain’s all-day breakfast focus. The brand has been steadily expanding across the foothills in recent years while keeping a consistent breakfast-and-brunch menu at each new outpost.
Where It Will Sit
The new restaurant is slated for Higgins Marketplace, a shopping center anchored by Holiday Market at the intersection of Combie Road and Highway 49. That cluster of retail includes Holiday Market, a CVS and other neighborhood services, making it a visible, high-traffic landing spot for a brunch concept, according to CommercialCafe.
What To Expect From The Menu
The write-up in WhatNow notes that the Auburn menu will lean on Mario’s familiar hits: Belgian waffles, French toast, omelets loaded with meats and veggies, breakfast burritos and savory skillets. On the lunch side, diners can expect burgers, sandwiches, street tacos and hearty salads. Mario’s also spotlights an extensive mimosa lineup on its site, which has become a calling card across its existing locations.
Local Roots And Next Steps
Owner Mario Astorga has grown the Early Toast name around the Sacramento suburbs and brought the brand back to spots like Folsom as part of its broader Placer County push, as local coverage of the chain’s expansion has noted. As construction and buildout move ahead in Auburn, the company’s social channels are expected to be the go-to place for a firm opening date.
For now, Auburn diners can pencil a new brunch option onto their mental maps and keep an eye out for the official opening announcement in the months ahead.
