Guidebook for Eugene
Food Scene
princepucklers.com -
Best local place for ice cream! They know neighborhood kids by name and the ice cream is delicious. Open until 11 pm most nights.
136 residents recomanen
Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
1605 E 19th Aveprincepucklers.com -
Best local place for ice cream! They know neighborhood kids by name and the ice cream is delicious. Open until 11 pm most nights.
sweetlifedesserts.com - Scrumptious desserts, breakfast pastries, cookies, cakes, pies, espresso; vegan options are delicious, even if you're not vegan
58 residents recomanen
Sweet Life Petite
1609 E 19th Avesweetlifedesserts.com - Scrumptious desserts, breakfast pastries, cookies, cakes, pies, espresso; vegan options are delicious, even if you're not vegan
beppeandgiannis.net -
They make their own fettuccine and ravioli. The roasted garlic appetizer is great. It's Italian and it's local. Beppe himself is there most nights.
108 residents recomanen
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th Avebeppeandgiannis.net -
They make their own fettuccine and ravioli. The roasted garlic appetizer is great. It's Italian and it's local. Beppe himself is there most nights.
Fabulous place for brunch, especially the challah french toast with custard and berry compote. Lots of savory dishes, too.
60 residents recomanen
Studio One Cafe'
1473 E 19th AveFabulous place for brunch, especially the challah french toast with custard and berry compote. Lots of savory dishes, too.
agatealley.com -
Another great burger and brew spot to walk to. Go for Happy Hour. They also let you order S'mores that you can toast over the fire pit.
62 residents recomanen
Agate Alley Bistro
Agate Alleyagatealley.com -
Another great burger and brew spot to walk to. Go for Happy Hour. They also let you order S'mores that you can toast over the fire pit.
Get your bagel fix here. They've got a variety of schmears, too. Buy bagels in bulk, another of their baked goods, or get one of their prepared bagel sandwiches.
14 residents recomanen
Humble Bagel Company
2435 Hilyard StGet your bagel fix here. They've got a variety of schmears, too. Buy bagels in bulk, another of their baked goods, or get one of their prepared bagel sandwiches.
mezzalunapizzeria.com - Great spot for a quick slice or order up a whole pie. We love the antipasto platter and they make a decent caesar salad, too.
46 residents recomanen
Mezza Luna Pizzeria
115 S 5th Stmezzalunapizzeria.com - Great spot for a quick slice or order up a whole pie. We love the antipasto platter and they make a decent caesar salad, too.
mcmenamins.com - Great outdoor seating along the Willamette river. Easy to bike to along the river path.
42 residents recomanen
McMenamins North Bank
22 Club Rdmcmenamins.com - Great outdoor seating along the Willamette river. Easy to bike to along the river path.
bonmieugene.com - We love their pho gai soup, their bahn mi sandwiches and their veggie spring rolls.
Bon Mi
153 E Broadwaybonmieugene.com - We love their pho gai soup, their bahn mi sandwiches and their veggie spring rolls.
Marché
296 E 5th Avemarcherestaurant.com - A Eugene classic...
cafesoriah.com - Best middle eastern cuisine in Eugene. Ib, the owner and chef, often is on hand to greet and cook for patrons from a rolling cart.
50 residents recomanen
Cafe Soriah
384 W 13th Avecafesoriah.com - Best middle eastern cuisine in Eugene. Ib, the owner and chef, often is on hand to greet and cook for patrons from a rolling cart.
Drinks & Nightlife
mcmenamins.com -
A more low-key McMenamin's. We love it for the shuffle board, happy hour, and indoor/outdoor seating.
70 residents recomanen
McMenamins East 19th Street Café
1485 E 19th Avemcmenamins.com -
A more low-key McMenamin's. We love it for the shuffle board, happy hour, and indoor/outdoor seating.
ninkasibrewing.com - In the Whiteaker, one of Eugene's original breweries.
160 residents recomanen
The Better Living Room by Ninkasi Brewing
155 Blair Blvdninkasibrewing.com - In the Whiteaker, one of Eugene's original breweries.
Sam Bond's newer spot, closer to campus. Grab a brew & snacks and catch some live music.
8 residents recomanen
Sam Bond's Brewing Co.
540 E 8th AveSam Bond's newer spot, closer to campus. Grab a brew & snacks and catch some live music.
Shopping
sundancenaturalfoods.com -
It's a hippy spot and proud of it! All organic, meat-free groceries, extensive salad bar and vegetarian hot foods. great bulk section, lots of local produce, good cheese and wine selection, good price on coffee beans, large selection of homeopathic and alternative medicines.
98 residents recomanen
Sundance Natural Foods
748 E 24th Avesundancenaturalfoods.com -
It's a hippy spot and proud of it! All organic, meat-free groceries, extensive salad bar and vegetarian hot foods. great bulk section, lots of local produce, good cheese and wine selection, good price on coffee beans, large selection of homeopathic and alternative medicines.
provisionsmarkethall.com - Located in 5th Street Market, a small 'mall' with a variety of shops, Provisions is a European style market with flowers, meat counter, deli and pizza oven, kitchen wares, wine and much more. Unfortunately, they're not open late!
32 residents recomanen
Provisions Market Hall
296 E 5th Aveprovisionsmarkethall.com - Located in 5th Street Market, a small 'mall' with a variety of shops, Provisions is a European style market with flowers, meat counter, deli and pizza oven, kitchen wares, wine and much more. Unfortunately, they're not open late!
eugenesaturdaymarket.org - Quintessential Eugene. Open spring, summer and fall, Saturday Market has farm produce, crafts, food carts and live music!
202 residents recomanen
Eugene Saturday Market Stage
101 S Park Steugenesaturdaymarket.org - Quintessential Eugene. Open spring, summer and fall, Saturday Market has farm produce, crafts, food carts and live music!
Entertainment & Activities
The iconic, historic Hayward Field not only hosts national and international track and field events, they also host all-comers meets. The heart of Track Town USA, and best of all, it's just down the street.
177 residents recomanen
Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveThe iconic, historic Hayward Field not only hosts national and international track and field events, they also host all-comers meets. The heart of Track Town USA, and best of all, it's just down the street.
matthewknight.arenaeugene.com - It might look like a space ship, but it's a great place for basketball, concerts and more.
109 residents recomanen
Matthew Knight Arena
1390 Villard Stmatthewknight.arenaeugene.com - It might look like a space ship, but it's a great place for basketball, concerts and more.
The Cuthbert Amphitheater
2300 Leo Harris PkwyGreat outdoor venue for music events.
Eugene Science Center
2300 Leo Harris PkwyA great hands-on science museum in Alton Baker Park.
Skate Park
197 Washington StFabulous covered skate park - also popular with bmx bikers, roller bladers, etc.
Flat, barked running trail, with short loop and longer options, too.
14 residents recomanen
Amazon Trail
Amazon TrailFlat, barked running trail, with short loop and longer options, too.
Go straight north on Agate, cross Franklin and under the railroad track to access miles of biking and walking paths on both sides of the Willamette River. Great for running, getting to downtown or simply being outdoors.
8 residents recomanen
Ruth Bascom Bike Path
Ruth Bascom Bike PathGo straight north on Agate, cross Franklin and under the railroad track to access miles of biking and walking paths on both sides of the Willamette River. Great for running, getting to downtown or simply being outdoors.
emu.uoregon.edu - The student union at UO includes food, recreation, a craft center and more.
Erb Memorial Union
1395 University Stemu.uoregon.edu - The student union at UO includes food, recreation, a craft center and more.
Long, paved bike path that runs west out of town toward Fern Ridge Reservoir.
7 residents recomanen
Fern Ridge Trail
Fern Ridge TrailLong, paved bike path that runs west out of town toward Fern Ridge Reservoir.
Parks & Nature
A great place to stretch out a blanket and relax or toss a frisbee. Free concerts in the summer, too.
12 residents recomanen
Washburne Park
A great place to stretch out a blanket and relax or toss a frisbee. Free concerts in the summer, too.
Hiking and running trails in the woods, a beautiful rhododendron garden and native plants garden, picnic tables, and a few great swings.
196 residents recomanen
Parc Hendricks
Skyline BoulevardHiking and running trails in the woods, a beautiful rhododendron garden and native plants garden, picnic tables, and a few great swings.
Great outdoor pool, occasional live music or theater in the park in summer, bike and jogging trails.
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard StGreat outdoor pool, occasional live music or theater in the park in summer, bike and jogging trails.
Essentials
newmansfish.com - Fabulous fish, takeout fish and chips, fish tacos, and (surprisingly) the best prices on gourmet cheeses in town, plus other 'gourmet basics.'
34 residents recomanen
Newman's Fish Company
1545 Willamette Stnewmansfish.com - Fabulous fish, takeout fish and chips, fish tacos, and (surprisingly) the best prices on gourmet cheeses in town, plus other 'gourmet basics.'
marketofchoice.com - High-end grocery store with a lot of organic and natural food options, as well as many prepared foods. We like "$5 Sushi Wednesday."
63 residents recomanen
Market of Choice - Franklin - Eugene, OR
1960 Franklin Blvdmarketofchoice.com - High-end grocery store with a lot of organic and natural food options, as well as many prepared foods. We like "$5 Sushi Wednesday."
Open until 9 pm. Closest place for medical help with minor injuries or illness. In an emergency, always call 911.
Nova Urgent Care-Patterson
598 E 13th AveOpen until 9 pm. Closest place for medical help with minor injuries or illness. In an emergency, always call 911.
longsmeatmarket.com -
Great local butcher shop. If youre a meat lover, don't miss their take out sandwiches.
13 residents recomanen
Long's Meat Market
81 E 28th Avelongsmeatmarket.com -
Great local butcher shop. If youre a meat lover, don't miss their take out sandwiches.
Tom's Market
1490 E 19th AveClosest mini-mart, under 4 blocks away
traderjoes.com - a bit of a drive by Eugene standards, but it's probably familiar to you and is great for easy-to-make meals.
47 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
85 Oakway Centertraderjoes.com - a bit of a drive by Eugene standards, but it's probably familiar to you and is great for easy-to-make meals.
Getting Around
EmX goes to downtown Eugene and Downtown Springfield, Gateway Mall and Riverbend Hospital
See ltd.org for the EmX schedule as well as the schedule for the 27 (Agate and 22nd) and 81 (Harris St).
Agate Station
EmX goes to downtown Eugene and Downtown Springfield, Gateway Mall and Riverbend Hospital
See ltd.org for the EmX schedule as well as the schedule for the 27 (Agate and 22nd) and 81 (Harris St).
Oregon Taxi
92 Centennial Looporegontaxi.com - One of several taxi companies in Eugene
ltd.org - Eugene's public bus system, including the EmX, which uses dedicated lanes and accessible platforms for better service.
13 residents recomanen
Lane Transit District City Bus
3500 E 17th Ave ltd.org - Eugene's public bus system, including the EmX, which uses dedicated lanes and accessible platforms for better service.