I went here for breakfast with a friend yesterday and it was fantastic! We sat down immediately and our waitress came over a minute later. She brought us the menus and some water. We took our time with the menu as there were so many delicious-looking options. We ended up splitting two dishes so we could both have some variety. We did the French toast with a berry compote and ricotta topping and the veggie omelette with hash browns and toast. Every single thing was so good! The eggs were cooked well, the hash browns were crispy, and the French toast was perfectly made. The ricotta and berry compote was also fantastic. We were absolutely stuffed and could not be happier. The bill was also much lower than we expected, so the food is pretty affordable compared to other diners in town. I think they moved into this space recently as I remember another restaurant being here before. That restaurant was much more territorial with their parking spots and had signs everywhere telling people not to park there if they weren't customers, but those signs are gone now which is nice. Everyone here was super friendly and lovely. I love the mission of this restaurant and will definitely be back to continue supporting them in the future! read more

Absolutely love this place for so many reasons!! I am from California and you can rarely find a gem like this... My family and I were visiting my son whom lives in Eugene. We decided to try Abilities for breakfast...the homemade cinnamon rolls caught my eye...unfortunately they didn't have any on this day...but I didn't seem to mind. Everything else was so delicious. I usually make everyone order something different so we can share & try many different dishes. It's been 3 months ago so I don't recall everything that was ordered.. I remember the gravy being delicious, chicken fried steak.. sweet cream pancakes,eggs Benedict. All delicious...they also have a bakery...we didn't buy anything but decided to go back again before I headed back to California. Again everything was delicious . I remember my son ordered pastrami and was very pleased. This time we grabbed so baked goods to bring home. I purchased a loaf of sourdough very reasonably priced and a young man offered to have it sliced for me...I also took mom home a muffin & some scones she throughly enjoyed. We were told the owner adopted children with disabilities and wanted to have a place where they could work...this is an amazing woman! She also supports the community with a barrel to place clothes in or donations for less fortunate. I will continue to support this business everytime im in Eugene...look forward to stopping in on my next trip this February!! read more

We stopped in here for lunch a while back. My guy was wanting breakfast, I was wanting lunch. This was perfect for both of our needs. He enjoyed his breakfast. I had ordered the club sandwich. The bread was really tasty. I don't eat a lot of bread, but I would eat this bread. The service, and people are great. They have fresh baked goods upon walking in. We bought some to take home. They were delicious. If I can remember right, I feel like they had some wooden children's toys you can buy. Don't quote me. It seems like they were near the pastry counter. I hope to make it back soon. We live in Veneta, so it's harder to make it to town as often as we like. read more

We finally got to arrive for lunch as well, and we got good service, and it was quite nice. Nice, crunchy tater tots. Even more delicious Reuben sandwich! read more

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I love this restaurant's mission, and was happy to visit for breakfast. My eggs benedict could have been a bit more flavorful but the eggs were cooked perfectly and the fresh fruit was perfect - fresh and ripe and a nice variety. Coffee was good and plentiful. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

I would recommend the crispy chicken wrap. It's really good. The service is excellent as well. read more

Service was so friendly and helpful, they went out of their way to understand exactly how my husband wanted his egg cooked. The dining room is big and it's not noisy and chaotic like so many other brunch spots. Food is reasonably priced and tasty. I especially like the filling of the knowledge omelet and the potatoes. We'll be back! read more

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I love they went from a cottage bakery with a mission to employ those with different abilities & expanded to this yummy diner & bakery staying true to their mission. Attentive & friendly service. Lots of items house made including breads & dressings (their thousand island is delish). Their BLT is my fave (so far), as is their rye bread (best in town IMO). Yummy breakfast options. I look forward to working through the rest of their menu items and bakery items! read more

I tried this place for the first time and the chicken wrap was perfect. It wasn't even dry like most wraps. Onion rings were great. read more

Abilities Diner and Bakery - Crispy chicken wrap - Bakeries Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Classic diner type fare. Great food with a great cause. Very personable staff service and attention from the whole crew os great

Once again, I found myself at Abilities for breakfast & they did not disappoint! I was greeted as I came in the door and then served by a wonderful woman. I ordered & when the person I was to meet wasn't there yet, our server thoughtfully suggested she keep his meal warm until he came. (Not every server would have done that!). Many options for breakfast for meat eaters & vegetarians alike. I highly recommend that you check it out. Also, look @ their mission statement on their website, they are helping an underserved population in Eugene. read more

Hubby and I tried for first time , the service was great. The tea was good the food good only thing we were disappointed about is that it's a bakery and menu said homemade sourdough bread and it was so thin and crunchy. More like a crouton . The desserts looked good . The decor was cool . Just need to step up the bread . We will go back to try lunch . read more

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Stopped by on my way through Eugene for a delicious meal, great service and a cute diner. There was one server working and she was busy and efficient! All food was delicious, there's plenty of menu options. I will be returning if I ever find myself back here. read more

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I had the garlic Parmesan wings and they were so the best wings I ever had and the Oreo milkshake was delicious and the severs are so cheerful and I love that. read more

Service was supreme! Food excellent. Huge portions. Left satisfied and full. Will definitely be back.

Along with their incredible and deeply needed mission, this gem has fantastic food. Our breakfast was delicious!! Everything was seasoned so well and cooked perfectly. Fantastic service. Felt like home. Can't recommend enough! read more

Wonderful first experience at Abilities Diner and Bakery. Server Kimberly was a delight. Funny, professional and oozing with that good nurturing energy. Best Belgian Waffle I've had in Eugene... and I've been to Belgium! Treat yourself and don't sleep on this local gem. read more

Abilities Diner and Bakery - Belgian waffle combo with eggs and bacon. Delicious. - Bakeries Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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We know why this place has the great ratings it has! The food and service here are superior! Such an extensive menu to choose from. My party appreciates the kumbucha on tap varied choices too. read more

Abilities Diner and Bakery - The berry French toast was phenomenal! - Bakeries Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Moved into the neighborhood awhile back and someone told me about this place. It's like it came out of a dream, quality baked goods from ethical people? Count me in 7 days a week! read more

Heard great things about Abilities and finally stopped by--super friendly staff and great gluten-free options! I grabbed some scones and a slice of cherry pie. The scone was more cake-like and sweet (a bit too much for me, but others loved it). Prices are very reasonable--$5 for two scones, $4 a slice of pie. Can't wait to go back for breakfast and try a Bloody Mary. Hoping this place sticks around! read more

Coming piping hot to you and overloaded with ham, cheddar cheese, onions, and mushrooms stuffed into a 3 egg omelette, To round off your meal, a cup of delicious strawberries and blueberries can act as dessert. Service was prompt and Kimberly is very pleasant, knowledgeable, and runs her tail off. read more

Abilities Diner on Blair in the cul de sac across from Sweet Life has a real good breakfast not too pricey. Hashbrowns, fresh eggs, bacon cooked the way you like it, sourdough toast and good fresh coffee. Attentive waitresses, comfy booths and good crispy bacon. My breakie.was.13 read more

Abilities Diner and Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

An exceptional place that you should not miss. We had breakfast/lunch. Delicious fresh omelette. So fluffy and filled with great stuff. Crispy hash browns and amazing biscuit. Best I have had in many years. Rich, smooth and flavorful Italian coffee. Took a blueberry pie home for later The group had Reuben burgers. They ate the whole thing. I don't know how. The service was exceptional. Our server was delightful and took great care of us. Sadly, I did not get her name. The place focuses on finding the abilities in people with disabilities. Everyone who works there may have a disability but clearly that have the best abilities in purchasing fresh ingredients, making fabulous food, delivering the food at a very inexpensive price and with the best in service. 5 people. And a take home pie. $114. Portions are huge. read more

Abilities Diner and Bakery - Reuben burger at Abilities. - Bakeries Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We have a monthly meeting/luncheon with some of our patients. This past month we ordered catering from Abilities. The chicken wraps, Cole slaw and fruit were loved by all! The meal was delicious; the order delivered on time and the staff delightful. I will definitely be ordering from them again! It was a joy working with them. read more

Great people, great food and wonderful service. Pancakes hot off griddle and French toast fluffy. Bacon and sausage is so fresh tasting. Fruit sweet likes it's just picked. Eugene, OR is truly a special place. Come and visit Abilities Diner when in town. read more

Abilities Diner and Bakery - Veggie omelette - Bakeries Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We noticed a few weeks ago that there was a new diner in the old Falling Sky Deli location, so we thought we'd drop by. It was fairly quiet, but that's to be expected for lunchtime on a rainy Monday. They have an awesome vision of providing employment opportunities for differently abled individuals. My understanding is that all their food is made in house, from the breads, to the sauces, to the patties, and it tasted great! We ordered the Pastrami Melt and the Patty Melt with handcut fries and shoestring fries. The portions are a little bit small, but the prices are also lower than we've come to expect when going out to eat (we paid about $13 each). Ultimately, I felt like the portion size was well matched to the price. Both the pastrami and patty melts were good. There were small things to nitpick (the rye didn't have caraway seeds, for example), but foodies always find things to nitpick. haha The handcut fries were a little bit soggy (too much oil) but they still tasted pretty good. The shoestring fries are the way to go, though. They were perfectly crispy, and paired really well with their ranch dressing. We'll definitely be back! read more

Abilities Diner and Bakery - Pastrami Melt + Handcut Fries - Bakeries Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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We waited a long time for service with no water refills. I asked for a french dip with no onions but I got a big pile of them all mixed in the meat which tasted like deli roast beef, not prime rib as described and hand cut french fries which were hard and crunchy - not in a good way. So they remade it for me, onion free. Hubby ordered a burger and he is very easy to please but he said it was not good. His string french fries were perfect. The bakery case had lovely cupcakes that looked like flower bouquets. That said, 3 tries and we will not be back nor recommend. read more

New diner spot in the old Falling Sky Deli location off Blair. New booths complete the diner feel. They also bake cakes, baked goods, and bread. My club had homemade sourdough which was very tasty. The pancakes were chewy instead of fluffy. The compote on the French toast was good but we didn't expect the cream cheese sauce which sort of covered up the cinnamon flavor we were looking for. My daughter enjoyed her Tuesday's soup: potato chowder (which had bacon). Grace, our server, was very attentive and brought ice for my daughter's hot cocoa to make sure it wasn't too hot for her. This is traditional diner with a meat-heavy menu. There was a few vegetarian dishes but I didn't see a vegan item (though they might be able to sub something out). We'll have to come by to try a burger or an omelette soon. read more

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Friendly, good service. Delicious burger and sweet potato fries. Prices are pretty good, too.

This morning we went to Abilities Diner and Bakery for the first time but it won't be the last! Before going any further we agreed that our server Jackie was a delight! Friendly and attentive Jackie was terrific! The food was great and the portions were generous. Our son had their breakfast combo with the biscuits and gravy and a hot chocolate, my partner had the French toast plate a latte, and I had an omelette. The food was hot, the hot chocolate and latte went down with smiles. We left with a couple of to go boxes having thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic breakfast. We are planning a lunch visit in the near future! read more

Sadly, based on the two cookies/cheesecake slice/brownie I ordered, I won't be back. Everything was dry and flavorless. My son took one bite of the cheesecake and said, "It isn't good." I found stickers on the back of the bags. The brownie was dated 12/21. Today is 12/31. No wonder everything tasted old and stale. And, $13 for stale, inedible products is unacceptable. read more

Abilities Diner and Bakery - Dated 12/21, purchased 12/31. - Bakeries Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Finally tried Abilities diner today, and so glad we did! I got the abilities scramble and my dad got a Rueben. We also got some onion, garlic rosemary rolls that smell amazing and a passionfruit snail baked good because I'm a sucker for passionfruit. First, I love the mission of this place. That right there is a reason to support them. The staff was friendly and food came out fast. They had a nice selection of breakfast and lunch items, and breakfast is served all day, which I also love. As far as the food, it's diner food. Don't expect anything fancy. But it's good diner food! The portions are huge, and everything tasted fresh and came out hot. The other thing is they offer fresh cut fries, and that's worth a bonus star. Plus the fresh cut fries are delicious. They have lots of baked goods and bread too. Go check them out and support this amazing business! I know we will be back! read more

Food was set down and it was smashed, so no pictures this time, was a really sweet and genuine. Waiter was so nice and helpful. 10/10 will come back, outdoor seating in back is nice and cleaned up, nice if you have dogs read more

This is the best diner experience I've had in Eugene. I had french toad biscuits, gravy and the sausage links. They are a bakery and make their own bread for the french toast and their own biscuits. I had a conversation with the server (may be owner) and they took many tries before selecting the sausage. Very delicious. Service was perfect, love this place. read more

Abilities Diner and Bakery - Biscuits and gravy - Bakeries Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Ate there twice this past weekend. Breakfast both days were excellent. On Sunday they were very busy and getting an order taken combined with the length of time to get the food was longer than o would have expected. That said staff was as accommodating as possible. We will be back read more

Absolutely fantastic diner and bakery, with a great mission for its employees and the community. Portions are large, atmosphere is perfect, and in the day, the space is incredibly bright. Don't wait, just get there. read more

Amazing food and attentive staff. Very comfortable atmosphere! You must try the huge serving of the stuffed French Toast! You'll probably bring some home. read more

Love the mission and food at this spot! Service was great, the home made biscuits and gravy werr tasty and the large portions allowed us to take home leftovers read more

Abilities Diner and Bakery - Biscuits and gravy (2 - full order) - Bakeries Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I ordered a cheesecake from Abilities Diner & Bakery, my son loves cheesecake and has eaten all varieties from different bakeries, this was hands down a winner!!!! There were no leftovers on the plates like the cheesecake from market of choice! Also the customer service was fantastic, I had a little time issue and Julie & Grace helped me so much! Great experience, I highly recommend Abilities! read more

My dad, brother, and I went here for breakfast this morning, it was absolutely outstanding! I can't wait to bring my wife here. They also have a bakery, and all of the bread that you eat with breakfast comes from the bakery. I highly recommend this place! read more