Kathryn's Guidebook
Food Scene
Here are highly recommended restaurants, eateries & coffee shops.
A fun Mexican restaurant with patio dining, too! 2 locations:
136 Oakway Center and 68 W 29th Ave
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chapala Mexican Restaurant
68 W 29th AveA fun Mexican restaurant with patio dining, too! 2 locations:
136 Oakway Center and 68 W 29th Ave
Bakery, sandwiches, soups, coffee... $
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barry's Espresso Bakery & Deli
2805 Oak StBakery, sandwiches, soups, coffee... $
Glenwood
2588 Willamette StBest breakfast in town! $
My favorite Italian restaurant - I order the Calzone every time along with a salad with their signature blue cheese dressing, and the rolls are to die for! $$
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mazzi's
3377 E Amazon DrMy favorite Italian restaurant - I order the Calzone every time along with a salad with their signature blue cheese dressing, and the rolls are to die for! $$
One of the best restaurants in town. French-inspired. Located at the 5th Street Market. $$$.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marché
296 E 5th AveOne of the best restaurants in town. French-inspired. Located at the 5th Street Market. $$$.
Another unique, Eugene restaurant. My favorites: Calimari and Steak Diane followed by Cherries Jubilee cooked tableside on weekend nights. The best lemon drops in town at this establishment's bar! In the summer, sit on the patio! $$$
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Soriah
384 W 13th AveAnother unique, Eugene restaurant. My favorites: Calimari and Steak Diane followed by Cherries Jubilee cooked tableside on weekend nights. The best lemon drops in town at this establishment's bar! In the summer, sit on the patio! $$$
Great place to go for a coffee & pastry, or a full lunch! Located at the 5th Street Public Market.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Provisions Market Hall
296 E 5th AveGreat place to go for a coffee & pastry, or a full lunch! Located at the 5th Street Public Market.
Inexpensive, quick, mostly organic rice & bean bowls. Also, a quiet place to eat and work on your laptop if you want.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Yumm! | The Meridian
1801 Willamette StInexpensive, quick, mostly organic rice & bean bowls. Also, a quiet place to eat and work on your laptop if you want.
Healthy, quick food with vegan options.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Yumm! Oakway Center
130 Oakway CenterHealthy, quick food with vegan options.
The best Italian food - along with Mazzi's.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th AveThe best Italian food - along with Mazzi's.
Tacovore
530 Blair BlvdGreat gourmet tacos & margaritas!
Izakaya Meiji Company
345 Van Buren StExcellent food and drinks!
Sabai Cafe & Bar
27 Oakway CenterBest Thai food in town!
Gordon's Tavern, at the Gordon Hotel at the 5th Street Market, offers fine dining.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gordon Tavern
555 Oak StreetGordon's Tavern, at the Gordon Hotel at the 5th Street Market, offers fine dining.
Essentials
Gourmet groceries, take-out meals, coffee bar.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Market of Choice - Willamette - Eugene, OR
67 W 29th AveGourmet groceries, take-out meals, coffee bar.
Trader Joe's
85 Oakway CenterYou can't beat Trader Joe's.
Sightseeing
If you want to experience the unique people who make up Eugene -- as well as their food & crafts -- you have to go to Saturday Market.
202 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eugene Saturday Market Stage
101 S Park StIf you want to experience the unique people who make up Eugene -- as well as their food & crafts -- you have to go to Saturday Market.
WOW Hall is uniquely Eugene and many new and underground bands play here.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
WOW Hall
291 W 8th AveWOW Hall is uniquely Eugene and many new and underground bands play here.
Parks & Nature
Hike to the top of Spencer Butte.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spencer Butte (Cham-o-tee)
85385 S Willamette StHike to the top of Spencer Butte.
Mount Pisgah
Hike Mt. Pisgah.
Enjoy the park and biking trail next to the Willamette River.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Skinner Butte
248 Cheshire AveEnjoy the park and biking trail next to the Willamette River.
Shopping
Visit the unique shops & restaurants at the 5th Street Market.
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th Ave Visit the unique shops & restaurants at the 5th Street Market.
The best shopping mall - Chico's, Nordstrom Rack, Black & White, Pottery Barn, Skie's Jewelry, Trader Joe's, Bed Bath & Beyond as well as many restaurants! Live Music on Wednesday evenings in the summertime.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oakway Center
Oakway CenterThe best shopping mall - Chico's, Nordstrom Rack, Black & White, Pottery Barn, Skie's Jewelry, Trader Joe's, Bed Bath & Beyond as well as many restaurants! Live Music on Wednesday evenings in the summertime.
Valley River Center
293 Valley River CenterThe Nike store is in the new Alley, at the 5th Street Market.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nike Eugene
590 Pearl StreetThe Nike store is in the new Alley, at the 5th Street Market.
Entertainment & Activities
15 theaters, including IMAX. Located at Valley River Center shopping mall.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regal Valley River Center & IMAX
500 Valley River Center15 theaters, including IMAX. Located at Valley River Center shopping mall.
In downtown Eugene, focusing on the more artsy, independent films. Several smaller (less than 20 seats) theaters for a more intimate experience. Also, the best popcorn in town, plus beer, hotdogs, etc.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broadway Metro
888 Willamette StIn downtown Eugene, focusing on the more artsy, independent films. Several smaller (less than 20 seats) theaters for a more intimate experience. Also, the best popcorn in town, plus beer, hotdogs, etc.
Watch the Ducks play basketball at this state-of-the-art arena. Or, when there's no basketball, you may find tickets to a comedy show or a concert!
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matthew Knight Arena
1390 Villard StWatch the Ducks play basketball at this state-of-the-art arena. Or, when there's no basketball, you may find tickets to a comedy show or a concert!
Watch the Ducks play football at this state-of-the-art stadium.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Autzen Stadium
2700 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWatch the Ducks play football at this state-of-the-art stadium.
Enjoy a hot dog & peanuts while you watch the Eugene Emeralds play baseball!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PK Park
2800 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdEnjoy a hot dog & peanuts while you watch the Eugene Emeralds play baseball!
Arts & Culture
Check out the Hult Center's web site to see what you can get tickets for. Symphony, concert, play?
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
1 Eugene CenterCheck out the Hult Center's web site to see what you can get tickets for. Symphony, concert, play?
Enjoy a play at this Very Little Theatre.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very Little Theatre
2350 Hilyard StEnjoy a play at this Very Little Theatre.
Uniquely Eugene, this old-time movie theatre has been converted to a concert hall. Check out who is playing.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McDonald Theater
1010 Willamette StUniquely Eugene, this old-time movie theatre has been converted to a concert hall. Check out who is playing.
During the summer, see if you can tickets for a concert at this outdoor amphiteater that's promoted by Kit Kesey.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cuthbert Amphitheater
2300 Leo Harris PkwyDuring the summer, see if you can tickets for a concert at this outdoor amphiteater that's promoted by Kit Kesey.
An old Baptist Church has been converted to a concert hall & theater. Steve Martin played his banjo here!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Shedd Institute
868 High StAn old Baptist Church has been converted to a concert hall & theater. Steve Martin played his banjo here!