Guidebook for Eugene
Food Scene
Delicious, authentic Italian cuisine with a super wine list. Consistently voted Eugene's best Italian restaurant. WALKING DISTANCE
108 residents recomanen
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th AveDelicious, authentic Italian cuisine with a super wine list. Consistently voted Eugene's best Italian restaurant. WALKING DISTANCE
Committed to local and organic food, Agate Alley Bistro has NW cuisine with an asian influence. Great breakfasts! WALKING DISTANCE
10 residents recomanen
Agate Alley
Agate AlleyCommitted to local and organic food, Agate Alley Bistro has NW cuisine with an asian influence. Great breakfasts! WALKING DISTANCE
This is on the same block as the University of Oregon book store which you will want to visit for Duck swag!
43 residents recomanen
Starbucks
801 E 13th AveThis is on the same block as the University of Oregon book store which you will want to visit for Duck swag!
If you have time, check out "The Wit"--the Whitaker neighborhood, what used to be a dive but is up and coming with fabulous brew pubs and some funky fun restaurants. Including our fave--tacovore and..
174 residents recomanen
Tacovore
530 Blair BlvdIf you have time, check out "The Wit"--the Whitaker neighborhood, what used to be a dive but is up and coming with fabulous brew pubs and some funky fun restaurants. Including our fave--tacovore and..
Second favorite restaurant in the Whit....yum!
36 residents recomanen
Papa's Soul Food Kitchen and BBQ
400 Blair BlvdSecond favorite restaurant in the Whit....yum!
Marché
296 E 5th AveBest French/Pacific NW restaurant in Eugene. Consistently delicious.
Provisions Market Hall
296 E 5th AveGood deli, ice cream, coffee, kitchen ware
Brew Dr. Teahouse - Eugene
41 W BroadwayNot really coffee, go for the tea and the kombucha!
Mezza Luna Pizzeria
115 S 5th StOne of the best pizza spots in Eugene.
Pegasus Pizza
790 E 14th AveCampus favorite pizza place
Been around forever, great breakfast spot for hung over college kids
27 residents recomanen
Brail's Restaurant
1689 Willamette StBeen around forever, great breakfast spot for hung over college kids
Glenwood
2588 Willamette StGreat breakfasts and over all comfort food. A campus favorite.
Café 440
440 Coburg RdGreat restaurant and good breakfasts
Belly Restaurant
30 E BroadwayChosen best restaurant in Eugene many times over!
Considered the best local bakery and we both agree. Try it! Oh and GREAT news! A new Sweet Life (smaller, but still yummy) is located five minutes away....at 19th and Agate, by Agate Alley, Bebbe's and Studio One.
179 residents recomanen
Sweet Life Patisserie
755 Monroe StConsidered the best local bakery and we both agree. Try it! Oh and GREAT news! A new Sweet Life (smaller, but still yummy) is located five minutes away....at 19th and Agate, by Agate Alley, Bebbe's and Studio One.
Noisette Pastry Kitchen
200 W BroadwayAnother beloved local bakery
Wandering Goat Coffee Co.
268 Madison StIf you want to try one of our local roasters.
Great outdoor seating area with yummy mediterranean food. Best known for it's beef dishes.
50 residents recomanen
Cafe Soriah
384 W 13th AveGreat outdoor seating area with yummy mediterranean food. Best known for it's beef dishes.
Café Mam
4000 E 22nd AveAnother great local coffee joint.
A local institution....great food, great coffee, big old house with lots of outdoor seating. Good people watching.
45 residents recomanen
Vero Espresso
205 E 14th AveA local institution....great food, great coffee, big old house with lots of outdoor seating. Good people watching.
Voodoo Doughnut - Eugene
20 E BroadwayAn Oregon celebrity.....look for the pink box
Really one of our favorites. Wonderful old time cocktails and locally grown food. Cozy environment with good outdoor seating for summer.
38 residents recomanen
rye
444 E 3rd AveReally one of our favorites. Wonderful old time cocktails and locally grown food. Cozy environment with good outdoor seating for summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you don't know the McMenamin brothers, you have to try one of their restaurant-pubs at some point in your short life. This is not one of their uber- fun ones, but it's WALKING DISTANCE
70 residents recomanen
McMenamins East 19th Street Café
1485 E 19th AveIf you don't know the McMenamin brothers, you have to try one of their restaurant-pubs at some point in your short life. This is not one of their uber- fun ones, but it's WALKING DISTANCE
Ok --a must as it's the best (oops, them's fighting words) brew pup in Oregon.
160 residents recomanen
The Better Living Room by Ninkasi Brewing
155 Blair BlvdOk --a must as it's the best (oops, them's fighting words) brew pup in Oregon.
If you like beer, a must. Over 30 evolving beers on tap and over 1,000 different kinds of global beers.
108 residents recomanen
The Bier Stein
1591 Willamette StIf you like beer, a must. Over 30 evolving beers on tap and over 1,000 different kinds of global beers.
Oakshire Brewing
207 Madison StAnother local brew pub.....
The latest addition to Eugene's brew pup culture....pretty cool spot.
15 residents recomanen
Elk Horn Brewery
686 E BroadwayThe latest addition to Eugene's brew pup culture....pretty cool spot.
One of our most popular brew pubs....check out the terrific Ken Kesey mural on the eastern wall....
60 residents recomanen
Plank Town Brewing Company
346 Main StOne of our most popular brew pubs....check out the terrific Ken Kesey mural on the eastern wall....
King Estate Winery
80854 Territorial HwySo beautiful! Enjoy the wonders of Oregon wine country....
Sweet Cheeks Winery
27007 Briggs Hill RdWine tasting and fun!
Hop Valley Brewing Company
990 W 1st AveHave you had enough brew pubs yet?
Locally brewed yummy ciders in a cool environment...including interesting, tasty food.
23 residents recomanen
WildCraft Cider Works
232 Lincoln StLocally brewed yummy ciders in a cool environment...including interesting, tasty food.
Sightseeing
Arguably the most famous track and field sites in the U.S., home of Steve Prefontaine, site of six Olympic track and field trials, home stadium of the NCAA Track and Field champions.WALKING DISTANCE
177 residents recomanen
Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveArguably the most famous track and field sites in the U.S., home of Steve Prefontaine, site of six Olympic track and field trials, home stadium of the NCAA Track and Field champions.WALKING DISTANCE
McKenzie River
World class fishing!
Nice hike up the south Eugene butte...about a mile up...with a great view of the coastal range and up the valley.
199 residents recomanen
Spencer Butte
Nice hike up the south Eugene butte...about a mile up...with a great view of the coastal range and up the valley.
Portland
Don't forget we are only an hour and a half from Portland....
We are just an hour and a half (a beautiful drive!) to the amazing Oregon coast.
75 residents recomanen
Florence
We are just an hour and a half (a beautiful drive!) to the amazing Oregon coast.
Mount Pisgah
A 3.5 mile hike with stunning views of the Willamette Valley.
Worth checking out if you are from out of town. Crafts, organic, local fruits and veggies, music, food...every Saturday in downtown Eugene
202 residents recomanen
Eugene Saturday Market Stage
101 S Park StWorth checking out if you are from out of town. Crafts, organic, local fruits and veggies, music, food...every Saturday in downtown Eugene
Pre's Trail
Pre's TrailGreat spot to take a walk or run. We love our Pre in Eugene!
Bend
The wonderful central Oregon, high desert town.
Arts & Culture
Concerts, theater, dance, all kinds of performance art.
170 residents recomanen
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
1 Eugene CenterConcerts, theater, dance, all kinds of performance art.
The University of Oregon's art museum first opened it's doors in 1933. Renowned for engaging exhibitions.
115 residents recomanen
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
1430 Johnson LaneThe University of Oregon's art museum first opened it's doors in 1933. Renowned for engaging exhibitions.
Estadi Autzen
2700 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGo Ducks!
The Jazz Station
124 W BroadwayNightly jazz right downtown
Fun and funky. Serves food and drinks and enjoyable indie films.
37 residents recomanen
Bijou Art Cinemas
492 E 13th AveFun and funky. Serves food and drinks and enjoyable indie films.
Broadway Metro
888 Willamette StOur downtown Bijou...art and indie films
The Cuthbert Amphitheater
2300 Leo Harris PkwyWonderful outdoor concert venue
A wonderful little museum. Very kid friendly
74 residents recomanen
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
1680 E 15th AveA wonderful little museum. Very kid friendly
Comfortable hot tubs to relax by the river. Just five minutes away!
12 residents recomanen
Onsen Hourly Hot Tub & Sauna Rentals
1883 Garden AveComfortable hot tubs to relax by the river. Just five minutes away!
Essentials
A great mix of local, organic produce, some healthy deli foods for a quick bite, and just about anything you need grocery-wise in our locally, family-owned, neighborhood store.
63 residents recomanen
Market of Choice - Franklin - Eugene, OR
1960 Franklin BlvdA great mix of local, organic produce, some healthy deli foods for a quick bite, and just about anything you need grocery-wise in our locally, family-owned, neighborhood store.
Vegan? Vegetarian? Or just like healthy local food? Their salad and hot food bars are the best. Get your tie dye and quinoa on.
98 residents recomanen
Sundance Natural Foods
748 E 24th AveVegan? Vegetarian? Or just like healthy local food? Their salad and hot food bars are the best. Get your tie dye and quinoa on.
Entertainment & Activities
With over twenty miles of bike/hike trails right on the river, tubing and floating and kayaking in summer, be sure to visit our beloved river.
31 residents recomanen
Willamette River
With over twenty miles of bike/hike trails right on the river, tubing and floating and kayaking in summer, be sure to visit our beloved river.
Shopping
One of our best shopping areas...good restaurants too. If you're from out of state, there's a Made in Oregon store there
204 residents recomanen
5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th AveOne of our best shopping areas...good restaurants too. If you're from out of state, there's a Made in Oregon store there
Sattva Gallery
Willamette StreetLocal gallery with wonderful gifts and locally made arts and crafts.
Lots of good smelling house items, bamboo clothing, health conscious skin care and make up, a local favorite.
Uncommon Scents at the Meridian
1801 Willamette StLots of good smelling house items, bamboo clothing, health conscious skin care and make up, a local favorite.
Eugene's outdoor mall with Nordstrom Rack, J Crew, Nike, Pottery Barn, Chico's, Euphoria Chocolate, Starbuck's, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Pegasus Pizza, Trader Joe's, Talbot's, Mucho Gusto, Ms Meers, Running Company and many others.....
105 residents recomanen
Oakway Center
Oakway CenterEugene's outdoor mall with Nordstrom Rack, J Crew, Nike, Pottery Barn, Chico's, Euphoria Chocolate, Starbuck's, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Pegasus Pizza, Trader Joe's, Talbot's, Mucho Gusto, Ms Meers, Running Company and many others.....
Unique and wonderful house decor, jewelry, plants. Truly a favorite!
15 residents recomanen
Passionflower Design
128 E BroadwayUnique and wonderful house decor, jewelry, plants. Truly a favorite!