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Posted in Northern California Food & Dining, Iconic Foods July 18, 2017 by Jill S.

The Timeless Northern California Restaurant Everyone Needs To Visit At Least Once

There’s a one of a kind restaurant here in Northern California that has been beloved for generation after generation who stop in on their way through this iconic foothill town. For giant burgers, homemade pies, and all the dips you could possibly want, Ikeda’s California Country Market in Auburn is a classic place to fill your belly.

A family owned business, Ikeda's is located right off I-80 and is a popular stop for travelers making their way between Tahoe and the Sacramento region.

It was started by a hardworking farmer named Sam and his wife Sally. It's now operated by their sons Glen and Steve. A third generation of young Ikedas are also often in their store stocking shelves, serving burgers, and working as cashiers.

Ikeda's has a reputation for their dessert pies and farm fresh fruits and veggies. Many folks also stop in and buy their prepared whole chickens to cook at home.

The salsa and dip bar is out of this world. You can try all the flavors before you commit to the one you would like to buy. Tasting all these flavors is a treat!

Don't forget to grab a few snacks for the road. Ikeda's has almost every option you can imagine.

If the homemade pies and healthy road trip snacks weren't enough reasons to stop in, they also serve up some world class burgers here.

Get the classic... yummy burgers made with 100% American raised ground beef that has never been frozen. The beef is seasoned with 14 signature herbs and spices.

They also make hot sandwiches and melts, including a Dungeness Crab Leg Sandwich.

And who could forget about the BLTs?

The most popular item on their restaurant menu, though, is the Famous Big Burger, which features two patties on an extra large French roll... yum!

And of course, there's always the savory pot pies that will make you drool when you see them in person.

Whatever menu item you choose, you won't be disappointed at Ikeda's.

This place is always packed, and for good reason. It's a favorite among locals and thru-traffic alike.

Ikeda’s is located at:

13500 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603

Their phone number is (530) 885-4243. For more information, visit ikedas.com

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Jill S.

Jill is a freelance writer from a small Northern California town and lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains. If you have an idea for an Only In Northern California story, email her at jsanford@onlyinyourstate.com.