Jo's Guidebook
Food scene
The best Italian in town. Quaint old house, outside seating. The locals mob this place daily. Get there right when it opens to have your choice of seats. Tiny wine bar inside. The owner Beppe is amazing.
108 residents recomanen
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th AveThe best Italian in town. Quaint old house, outside seating. The locals mob this place daily. Get there right when it opens to have your choice of seats. Tiny wine bar inside. The owner Beppe is amazing.
Amazing outdoor patio, quaint antique decor in historic building. Upscale menu, or just go have a cocktail on the patio.
11 residents recomanen
Excelsior Inn Ristorante
754 E 13th AveAmazing outdoor patio, quaint antique decor in historic building. Upscale menu, or just go have a cocktail on the patio.
Best kept secret in town. Perched on the edge of the public golf course, it has fantastic views of the Spencer’s Butte and the beautiful old oak and fir trees. Outside patio seating. Relaxed atmosphere. Bring your dog! Dogs allowed on course.
12 residents recomanen
The Pub at Laurelwood
2700 Columbia StBest kept secret in town. Perched on the edge of the public golf course, it has fantastic views of the Spencer’s Butte and the beautiful old oak and fir trees. Outside patio seating. Relaxed atmosphere. Bring your dog! Dogs allowed on course.
Better ice cream than Salt & Straw. Great corner for restaurants. Only 3 blocks downhill.
136 residents recomanen
Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
1605 E 19th AveBetter ice cream than Salt & Straw. Great corner for restaurants. Only 3 blocks downhill.
Funky McMenamin’s, an Oregon original hippy brewpub chain. Great beer. Hand cut fries.
70 residents recomanen
McMenamins East 19th Street Café
1485 E 19th AveFunky McMenamin’s, an Oregon original hippy brewpub chain. Great beer. Hand cut fries.
Another hidden gem in Eugene. Lovely walk to the art museum, then have a coffee on the patio. On campus - no street traffic, just students walking to class. Absolutely the best place for coffee.
Marché Museum Café
1470 Johnson LaneAnother hidden gem in Eugene. Lovely walk to the art museum, then have a coffee on the patio. On campus - no street traffic, just students walking to class. Absolutely the best place for coffee.
The best restaurant in Eugene, hands down. Outdoor patio. The tiny bar adjacent is darling and romantic.
102 residents recomanen
Marché
296 E 5th AveThe best restaurant in Eugene, hands down. Outdoor patio. The tiny bar adjacent is darling and romantic.
Bars
15 minute walk downhill through campus. A few doors down from the U of O bookstore. Packed on weekend nights.
The Webfoot Bar and Grill
839 E 13th Ave15 minute walk downhill through campus. A few doors down from the U of O bookstore. Packed on weekend nights.
The Drake Bar
77 W BroadwayEugene’s hottest nightclub. Downtown in the “Barmuda Triangle”.
Rennie's Landing
1214 Kincaid StGreat patio for drinks, pub food and people watching
Shopping
Get books and Duck gear here, lots of small cafes and shops in this area.
The Duck Store
895 E 13th AveTom's Market
1490 E 19th AveSmall market for essentials
The original organic grocery in Eugene. Easy walk down 20th. Several carts and cafes on the block.
98 residents recomanen
Sundance Natural Foods
748 E 24th AveThe original organic grocery in Eugene. Easy walk down 20th. Several carts and cafes on the block.
Lots of small, all local eateries and shops in historic building. A must see. Great walkable shopping over several blocks in the area.
204 residents recomanen
5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th AveLots of small, all local eateries and shops in historic building. A must see. Great walkable shopping over several blocks in the area.
Sightseeing
Great place to walk around. Check out the arboretum guide on line.
158 residents recomanen
University of Oregon
1585 E 13th AveGreat place to walk around. Check out the arboretum guide on line.
Long running/walking flat bark covered trail. Two dog parks - one is only for small dogs. Public pool. Softball and beach volleyball areas. Restrooms.
45 residents recomanen
Amazon Park
22 Amazon PkwyLong running/walking flat bark covered trail. Two dog parks - one is only for small dogs. Public pool. Softball and beach volleyball areas. Restrooms.
The birthplace of Track and Field in the USA. Birthplace of Nike (not really, Phil Knight started it out of the trunk of his car but he ran at Hayward Field).
177 residents recomanen
Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveThe birthplace of Track and Field in the USA. Birthplace of Nike (not really, Phil Knight started it out of the trunk of his car but he ran at Hayward Field).
Bikes
Bicycle Way of Life
556 Charnelton StGreat local bike shop nearby.