This place was a gem, quiet, good atmosphere, and the breakfast was on point. Definitely going to try it again.

Praise Dog 16 tons exists down here in the cafe-desert that is South Eugene. And yes I'm one of the ones staring away at her laptop while I take up table space here. But it's a wonderful place to work, meet friends, have a business meet up. or just come alone to enjoy some tasty crepes, beer, or coffee. What I especially enjoy is the culture of improvement that they seem to espouse here. Someone wrote on here some complaints about offerings for the kiddies. The next week they had everything the littles need including games and crayons. I almost never see places in Eugene getting better -- usually establishments hit a mediocre fever pitch and ride it out forever with a core base of patrons whose standards have been whittled away in direct correlation to the amount of time they've lived here. 16 tons is hitting a lot of my simple benchmarks -- It's clean, temperature controlled, smells good, has good and friendly service, and delivers a good product. That's all I ask for, folks. The coffee is extraordinary, as are the revolving beer list offerings. They host special pairing nights, as well as trivia. They try hard here to get better and better, and that is exactly why I love it. It is not stuffy at all. I'm sure some things could be improved, but I bet they will. read more

Very negative experience for brunch on Saturday there. help was very non attentive. we waited minutes without them even acknowledging us then the food was mediocre the buckwheat crepe was barely any filling and shaped like a square pancake, quite non flavorful and the salad small with tiny tiny bit of dressing. truly the prices are way too high for the quality of food and service. extremely disappointing. read more

I'm surprised at these tepid reviews; I've always enjoyed a rotating tap of new and old familiar brews on hand for growler fill or pint. Isn't that the fun of drinking craft beer?! As to the cleanliness, I've not once seen trash or dirty glasses lying about. Both locales seem perfectly clean to me, from the bathroom to the tables and bar area. Nice coffee selection (although I'm partial to another spot in town) and service is about average for beer snobbery. They know their stuff and aren't afraid to tell you otherwise. I can appreciate that. I enjoy the members discounts, specials from time to time, and of course, the best trivia night in Eugene! Will I be back? Absolutely. Could they keep a more diverse tap selection? Sure. I'd like to see some more nightly events (dare I say a card night?), then we're talking 5 stars! read more

Recent changes have pretty much ruined a good thing, taking something simple and making it complex. It's apparently moving back to the supreme bean / coffee shop thing, towards food and table service, both which they do poorly and slowly. Food is definitely not what makes this place a destination. I'm sad to say, as a former regular, I won't be returning to 16 tons. As it is, South Eugene has a mini disaster on our hands. read more

I never had a savory crepe before- that was filed with chicken, cheese, pesto sauce and tomatoes. This was defiantly an interesting experience that i enjoyed. I also tried the Bananarama crepe which was very delicious if you're a chocolate and Banana lover like myself. The crepe's they made were thicker than what i was used to with a savory taste to them which added a little twist to the dish. Staff were very friendly, and service was great. read more

I've been here a few times, and so far so good. Love the selection of beers on tap, and more importantly they host a weekly trivia night. So if you need a weekday excursion, not a bad place to go. The space is fairly spacious for how small it might seem, and the patio area is fabulous when the warm weather gets going. Nestled between Market of Choice, Pegasus Pizza and Laughing planet you really can't go wrong. They have a limited amount of food on the menu but seem to be okay with outside food...please don't quote me on that. 16 Tons seem to host a number of events including the Cheese Wars which I am more than sad that I could not get ahold of tickets for. They play host to a number of beers on tap, such as: NInkasi, Sierra Nevada, Breakside, Lagunitas, Oakshire, Archrock, and Silver Moon Maui, to name a few. Also: Every Tuesday starting February 10th at 16 Tons Taphouse, we will be tapping a keg of a rare barrel-aged or other uncommon beer. Don't miss out! read more

Yummy food, accommodating staff, laid-back atmosphere, and a great music selection. I love coming here for their Goats Ma'Totes crepe, and their Cafe Miel. Yum! read more

SO CUTE loved the aesthetic. girls working were super nice. get the crepes!!! their chicken pesto sandwich was super good but i regret not getting the crepes. my friend got a savory one and it was so good! totally recommend this place and will be coming back to get their crepes read more

This place used to have the best avo toast. It was three french crusty baguette slices with fresh avocado and a squeeze of lemon. Now it's two large sandwich bread slices with a spread of mashed over salted avocado. It's not toasted well, and my avocado was browning. Disappointing. read more

Love it here. Great location, good beer, nice staff and I really like their crepes. It's a nice place for quick dinner or a post grocery shopping drink. My kid loves 16 Tons, they have crayons and games and the courtyard is perfect for running around. Trivia night is particularly fun. @Josh B regarding the lack of baby-friendly amenities: sorry, but I agree with the owner on this one. A business doesn't have to have all of the baby amenities to be kid friendly, especially a place that primarily sells booze. I think 16 Tons is very kid friendly. I think you've grown accustomed to other breweries that cater to parents which I find to be out of the norm. Full blown toy areas and games galore. I think it's a strange phenomenon to see bars cater to little kids so much. I am not saying that they should kick kids out, I am just saying that babies don't really need this stuff. Parents think they do, but honestly what do you really need to care for a child? Not much. I get it, I have a 3 year old and it is easier to have a changing table and high chairs. But you can't go around giving bad reviews to bars for not having these things. read more

Went there tonight at 7:45pm and it's a Saturday. The place advertise expresso and even had lit up expresso sign on the building. Well apparently they turn off there expresso machine at 6pm. All they have is regular coffee. So we got a mug and a crepe. The coffee they gave us was cold. There was no half creamer out so the lady behind the counter asked her co worker to put some out and the co worker gave a bitchy sarcastic laugh and gave my husband some. The crepe was decent. The coffee was shit. The lady said " oh that's weird it's cold , we made it a hour ago maybe our thermos has a sealing problem" and gave us our $2.50 back. So we went next door and got. Delicious latte from market of choice.. Your better off going there. This place is a joke. Prob why no one was there. read more

16 Tons Cafe - Place advertises expresso house but they " turn off expresso machine at 6" even though there open till 10. What a joke. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Terrible service, too much salt. Owner definitely knows everything about anything. 0/2 for both locations. 10/10 would not recommend.

I love the selection of herbal teas here. Also impressed by the selection if gluten-free items without it being specifically a gf place. For those of us with a health consciousness, this is a worthy rest stop on the daily run. read more

Lattes - 5 stars! - Best lattes in town, hands down. The foam is exquisite, and the grind and choice of beans can't be beat! Beer - 0 stars - The beer here varies from week to week - which is cool, but not cool, if you'd like the one you lead last week. In addition, as some have mentioned, they only serve beer in one kind of glass - a pint. Service and atmosphere - minus 2 stars - Regardless of how many people are in the cafe, the tables are ALWAYS dirty - and I don't mean some of the time, I mean ALL of the time. In addition, there's a 50% chance the servers are going to forget your order, or something in it...and I really hate to mention this, because the servers there are really friendly and nice! But, alas, it's true... IMHO, 16 tons suffers from an identity crisis...the atmosphere varies from hour to hour. Beer or coffee...sometimes music is punk, sometimes rock, sometimes country, sometimes jazz...sometimes it's quiet, sometimes its loud...sometimes it's dark, sometimes it's light...well, you get the point. read more

Totes Magoats - the best crepe I've ever had. Savory, pesto, goat cheese an avocado and fried egg (yolk still runny, perfect) with sliced apple on the side. I've been here for the tea and it's always been good, but this crepe was OOTW. read more

Oh the crepes! This is a great place to grab a nice meal! The staff is amazingly nice, and did I mention the crepes! They are all good, I haven't had a bad one yet. They usually have a good selection of local beers on tap, as well as cider and wine. read more

Very good brunch! Took a family member from out of town here for a late breakfast and all three really enjoyed our meal. A little on the spendy side for my usual budget but worth the fun ambiance and yummy menu. read more

These savory crepes are amazing. I like that they have a TON of options. I get mine with buckwheat flour, but my son can get a sweet lemon and sugar crepe if he prefers. Their ingredients are always fresh and the portions are great. Not my FAVORITE place for coffee, but still really good. I love their Earl Grey latte. They are always sweet to my son and have a lot of outdoor seating which is lovely in the Spring and Summer in Eugene. read more

What a great place! Extremely friendly staff and great coffee as well as beer and tasty food! The WiFi works great, no complaints whatsoever. Definitely recommend coming to 16 Tons over the Starbucks right next to it! read more

I was visiting from another state and love my Starbucks so...... I had my doubts.Well, I was pleasantly suprised.!!!YThe cafe drinks were delicious and the baristas serve them well crafted. Good array of pastries served fresh!!(baked on premises). Staff was friendly, restaurant was clean and prices reasonable. Im going to try their lunch menu before I leave. read more

I have always loved their coffee; the vanilla latte is perfect. Today I tried the Moke pulled pork sandwich - dee-lish!! The owner and all of the employees are super nice! read more

Good coffee, good breakfast crepes (especially for the cheap price), who knew? This place is not all beer. I am definitely coming back!

Went here for the first time today and I can't wait to go back!! Such an amazing range of breakfast, lunch, dinner and small plates and CREPES! Vegan/Vegetarian options as well as gourmet espresso and beer/wine!! They have everything! The sandwich and coffee was wonderful and the outdoor seating is perfect. So excited to have found this place as its pretty much my new favorite eatery in town. read more

This place has a relaxed, coffee shop atmostphere, combined with a great beer list. The atmosphere lends itself to hanging out and chatting, computing, and reading more than 16 Tons' bottle shop does. Enjoyed a tasty cheese plate while I was here. I like the location immediately next to the Market of Choice. read more

Great atmosphere and staff. Every time I have been here the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Arielle makes great crepes and cappuccinos. I highly recommend. read more

Stopped here on a trip to Eugene. Got some nice coffee and breakfast sandwich's. The food was above average and the employees were very cool. read more

Don't bother going for lunch unless you have all afternoon. I've been there a few times before and while service has never been a high point, I overlooked it because it is so close to my house. Today, I ordered an egg sandwich and a crepe for lunch before noon and it took them 45 minutes to have it ready because they had two orders before us. Two whole orders. They didn't even bring it to the table. I had to go ask where my food was and it was sitting on the counter. It's not a difficult menu and should never take more than twenty minutes to get that food out. If they can't manage it with the five staff behind the counter, they need to make their menu smaller and get some competent people to work there. I ended up eating my lunch out of a to-go container back at work. I live in the neighborhood and they've lost a customer in me and everyone I tell not to waste their time at 16 Tons. read more

Fantastic coffee, excellent crepes and sandwiches, and of course there is the beer! One of my favorite places in Eugene--I go here at least three times a week and am almost always pleased! read more

I've been enjoying their espresso and food for years, and have found their improvements overall positive. The current staff are friendly and go out of their way to make sure the crepes come out just right, including the over easy eggs on the Country Crepe (my favorite!). The espresso shots come with a shot of mineral water, which tastes wonderful together and which has spoiled me for other cafes. The banana bread is fresh baked and tastes homemade from scratch with real ingredients. The space is also comfortable: somehow going to the nearby chain cafe I can never feel comfortable or out of the sun. I feel a sense of refuge here. The new decor and paint really lightens up the space, and getting rid of the huge tv in the back was a huge improvement, eliminating any hint of a sports bar. The music is varied and interesting, never innocuous or e-z, and not too loud. There are two bathrooms, both kept super clean, both out of the way of the seating area. Yes, the place gets crowded sometimes, but people come and go and a seat eventually opens up if you are willing to sit for a while in a center island. The chairs could be a bit more comfortable, maybe leather cushions on the bench side seats? But this is nitpicking. The view of the mountains is also spectacular at all times of day, and by itself could carry the day here. Add onto the view the kind and quirky staff, the good music, the tasty beers and espresso, and delicious and creative dishes, and a favorite coffee shop is born. p.s.- I love to study here with the aid of the espresso, take a food break, then reward myself with a beer while enjoying the view, once the work is done. The place is also kid friendly, with affordable and tasty kid menu items and creative designs kids can color in on their menu. My daughter loves coming here for the Country Crepe and crayons. read more

Imagine my delight at finding buckwheat crepes on the menu. After ordering, it was difficult to find seating, as every table was occupied by one person--all staring intently at their laptops. I ended up sitting at one of the high tables in the center of the room. (Do these make anyone else's legs fall asleep from dangling?) On the plus side, my food arrived quickly and with a smile. Sadly, however, the delicious goat cheese and pesto only filled about 1/3 of the broad, flat, dry crepe. read more

It's been a little while since I've been here but they have (or had maybe? I think they still do) nice trivia on Weds but it gets full very quickly so go earlier (like 6/6:30). Their crepes are yummy and they generally have great beers on tap. I would recommend asking for a taste first as I've had a few incidents where I ordered one that was probably there for too long and had gone flat. They also have a nice German sausage and a good snack selection. I also appreciate the coffee and beer aspect - it's nice to have the options. read more

Hey, we love this place and will scorn the Starbucks going in around the corner. But seriously, hire more staff! It's going on 15 minutes for two coffee drinks. And they keep taking more orders but can't fulfill the ones they've taken. The coffee here is great, and they're working hard, but one more person on would be really helpful. Two just isn't enough to make the food and drinks. read more

I expected to love 16 Tons Cafe after loving the other 16 Tons location, but I was very let down. I brought a group of about 12 one evening, and the waitstaff understandably seemed a bit inconvenienced but let us move tables to accommodate the group. I ordered a bottle of wine, and was brought a pre-opened, incorrect bottle (we ordered white and the waitress, who did not write out order down, brought red). She seemed immensely annoyed when we asked for the bottle of white wine that we had ordered instead of what was brought. She informed us of a special regarding the purchase of a bottle of wine and two entrees for around $25, so based upon her recommendation we ordered entrees. We discovered later that the deal was actually for $36. The waitstaff announced last call around 8:50 pm, intending to close at 9pm. However, the posted hours said "open 8am-10pm daily" and we were not told explicitly that they intended to close at 9pm. Around 9:20, my group was still there (because, again, their posted sign said they were open until 10pm) and we were then informed by a curt waitress that we had stayed past their desired hours and they were trying to close. As we left and were paying, we also discovered that the "deal" we were paying more for than originally told could not be separated into separate checks. All in all, this experience at 16 Tons Cafe is more than enough to warrant my not returning. On their part, they did quickly refund me for a beer that they had double-charged two members of the group for originally, however this correction of an original mistake is possibly the most positive thing I can say about the whole experience. read more

They sold us a 4oz Orange juice in a shotglass for like 2 bucks. Then all the food was overpriced. The vegan quesadilla was okay I guess. The portions were pretty small for the price. If you're trying to decided between 16 tons and laughing planet, choose the latter. 16 tons of bullshit. read more

There are so many places in eugene to eat and drink that I feel are way better than this place. The cider I wanted was tapped out and the staff had no interest to change it or even let me know that they are officially out out. Like others before me mentioned, the food is not impressive. Staff was meh. This is my experience in the month of aug. 2014 read more

Thank you so much for providing vegan options! I had a crepe made vegan especially for me! It was delicious. It would be awesome if this item was put on the menu so people know about it! Keep up the good work! read more

I love the name and like the appearance of this place. The coffee is quite good. They have a New York Times and Register-Gaurd for the reading. I'm only writing this review because I am sitting under a speaker in the ceiling that is broken and at times (during songs with a lot of bass) sounds like an AM radio station out of range but still cranked. It's a bit too loud to think in here. Also, there are no napkins to be found. read more

I stopped by for chai lattes twice while I was visiting town. Both times were good. Seemed like a nice neighborhood coffee shop. Staff was friendly. I didn't have any food so can't review that. read more

Great place with healthy, delicious crepes including one called the "Jack Kerouac" , a varied menu, super friendly staff and transparent communication about the food. It's simple with a tinge of delightful complexity - the way I like to eat! And a soft, mellow cafe vibe to boot. read more