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    Abilities Diner and Bakery

    4.7 (80 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:45 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Biscuits & gravy
    Corinne B.

    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!

    Chicken fried steak and gravy
    Alyssa M.

    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!

    Crispy chicken wrap
    Danielle J.

    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.

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    Tina Q.

    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 .

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    Caroline W.

    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.

    Belgian waffle combo with eggs and bacon. Delicious.
    ina s.

    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.

    The berry French toast was phenomenal!
    Heather D.

    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.

    Jean M.

    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

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

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    Feel free to stop by anytime. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit.

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

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

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    I always love swinging by Palace Bakery and slipping to the back to see what's going on through the…read morelarge viewing window showing the bakers at work. Don't skip this part when you drop by. A friend warned me that Saturday market was happening so parking might be difficult but the 30 minute and one hour slots in front of the bakery are very helpful. I ordered a 20 ounce Matcha with water, a 20 ounce iced black black tea infused with vanilla bean -- it's incredibly refreshing! -- and one of their amazing freshly squeezed orange juices. It's a bakery to be sure but don't let that fool you: the beverages here are just THAT GOOD. One drink doesn't feel like it's going to be enough... and in my experience, it's usually not. There are staff are all very helpful...there but today one young woman stood out fif only I could remember her name!) but she has glasses with hair tied back and was going through the line taking orders to ensure that customers were greeted and welcomed and had a chance to place their orders in advance. Their jalapeño biscuits are outstanding -- don't skip the honey butter... it deserves to be slathered on -- and if you're looking for comfort food, try their banana bread loaf or their zucchini bread. One more thing that I find really wonderful here: at 2 o'clock there espresso goes on sale. Yes. You heard that right. So for those of us who feel that coffee should happen all through the day... This is your place for an espresso deal.

    Palace Bakery (now known as Palace Coffee Roasters) is has been around Eugene for decades, but I've…read morenever actually been here until recently. When I was growing up we didn't really visit bakeries, I don't drink coffee, and my mom was a black coffee only sort of person, so not really much need. Whilst visiting Saturday Market I stopped in with my tired, grumpy toddler to get her a hot chocolate. I got myself one too, and it was excellent. The whipped cream especially was nice; I am positive it's made from heavy whipping cream and it was so yummy I just wanted to eat some whipped cream. I know my kiddo enjoyed hers, especially if the state of her face and clothes was any indication. I've had a lot of hot chocolate, including from Mindy's in Chicago which many like to claim as the best (it's good, but honestly a bit too thick for me), but I think Palace may have the best. The secret is that they use ganache for their hot chocolate. It's the ganache that they sell in the shop, so it's easy to acquire. The staff member mentioned that she likes to dip strawberries in it, and she said they keep it in the fridge and it stays good for a while. I'm not sure I'll pick some up this time since we're heading into the warm weather months, but we'll be getting some (or having my sister send some) as we move into autumn for sure. I will say that if you get hot chocolate you will need to check work--TWICE I asked for whipped cream, at two different visits, and they didn't put any on (though they left space for it, so either fill it with chocolate or add the cream please). I was planning to get a maple bar here, but when I saw them changed my mind--they didn't look particularly appetizing. They had several other pastries though so it was an easy swap out for a kouign amann, my favorite pastry, and a marionberry strudel. Both were great. The marionberry strudel was particularly special since marionberries are more tart blackberry variant native to Marion County, Oregon; marionberries are rarely found outside Oregon, and if so not much beyond the border states. It was overflowing with marionberry and hit the spot, and my little one was a fan too. There was a good amount of seating, too, spread across two rooms. There's an entrance both from the Park Street side and Pearl; on the west side you'll get to see the bakers hard at work. They had some huge breakfast burritos that looked really good, but since I wasn't heading home immediately we took a pass on them--this time. Parking is street only, though it's not unlikely that you'll find parking on Pearl, Broadway, Oak, or Park.

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