Abilities Diner and Bakery

Always fun and we were there last Friday - I'm sure it's filling up right now for the Scotland game…read more(World Cup) - gooooooooooo Scotland!!!!! (To the very braw man who asked about our Guinness, sure wish I'd have asked you to join us) Slainte!!

A comfortable pub with agreeable patrons. If I lived in Eugene this would be one of my spots…read more Excellent whiskey selection. Finally was able to try Writer's Tears. If You need a Smithwick's and a chaser; this is your place.

The new bar

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Comfortable armchairs

Mad Mac's

4.4(17 reviews)

0.6 mi

This was so good!! Was hoping for a sit down restaurant this is just to go, a window out to the…read moresidewalk. Easy to order! Delish!

I love Mac and Cheese, it's probably a top 10 favorites. My sister took me to Mad Mac's today…read more There is a window you place the order. I ordered the "Jal" 9000. I'm a fan of white sauce, garlic, jalapeños and bread crumbs. The service was good, very friendly. The portion for the price is reasonable. $10 for a meal is cheap nowadays. I liked the heat and kick of the jalapeños. There were too many jalapeños for the portion size. I felt like I got 2 jalapeños in every bite. The heat intensity kept increasing because of how many jalapeños there were. I thought the Mac and Cheese itself was bland. I couldn't taste the garlic in the sauce. There was more cheese than sauce consistency. I still enjoyed the Mac and Cheese. The Mac and Cheese wasn't gourmet or the best I've had, but for the price I was satisfied. I only ate half in one sitting, so I had leftovers.

Royale with Cheese

Choose Your Own Adventure, and load your mac or potato with your favorite toppings!

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The Barn Light

3.6(139 reviews)

0.6 mi

This spot is a cool vibe with a chill staff a mini arcade in the back!…read more There's an open mic every Monday night for live comedy and some pretty hilarious locals slide through. If you're having "A Case of the Mondays" it's the perfect place to reset for the rest of the week with some laughs.

Love this place. Trivia on Fridays is my jam. Sure wish they would bring back the TBL sandwich from…read morepre-Covid times. Or had any kind of food for that matter. Great spot to grab a drink before a movie at the Broadway Metro.

Breakfast sandwich - The ADBC

Vintage....rustic, but totally new!

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Lion and Owl

4.4(420 reviews)

0.7 mi

Great locally sourced menu items. Our server was friendly and patient as he explained the menu…read moreitems to us. Don't ask for Splenda, Stevia or any other artificial sweetener for coffee or tea. Our waiter just about clutched his pearls when I asked for Stevia. The ambience reminded us of small tourist-free boutique eateries in NYC. The only item I was slightly disappointed in was the Brie & Truffle Macaron. I got the wonderful flavor of the Brie, but not the slightest hint of black truffle. It was still delicious.

Tried this for a late breakfast and really enjoyed. In the heart of Downtown Eugene. Had the…read moresausage,egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Included the potatoes as well. Also shared the spiced coffee cake with the wife. The coffee cake was very good and had fresh Huckleberry's on top. The breakfast sandwich was very good as well. The sausage was excellent and the eggs were perfect. The potatoes are definitely a must try, they had a slightly spicy and smoked seasoning on them. Absolutely delicious! Our server was very friendly and made recommendations. My wife had the avocado toast, that came with an egg on top. Great place to try if you're in downtown Eugene.

Sausage stuffed morels with green garlic sabayon - as good as they look!

Rabbit terrine with a little treat of the rabbit tenderloin hidden in the center

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Rabbit terrine plate. Simply amazing!

Mandy's Family Restaurant

3.8(257 reviews)

0.8 mi

Mandy's on East Broadway across from McDs just opened. It is quite Ducky! The same great food 24…read morehours a day!!! I had the chili with the garlic toast! It was terrific. The prices are a tiny bit high for my fixed income but the BLT was worthy. The sweet potato fries can be requested to be more crispy but were quite delicious! Good food, great coffee and breakfast ANYTIMe!

First time to this restaurant. We enjoyed the food and the laid back atmosphere. Service was good…read moreand prompt. Gotta go back to the food it felt like home. . .just good ole home cooking. Loved the biscuit and Marionberry jam they had on the table. The gravy on my chicken fried steak complimented it so well. Loved it!

Insane Cowboy Burger

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Huckleberry milkshake

Bangers & Brews Eugene

4.7(335 reviews)

2.6 mi

So it had been a while. But that is my mistake. Tasty, friendly spot. Feels like a neighborhood…read moresafe place. Had a "Chicago Dog" and a few brews. I'm going to make this a regular stop.

I score our experience a five star visit with my only complaint the hardwood seating! Those benches…read morewere tough on my behind. The food and service however was just outstanding. The lady at the counter offered answers to questions and made us feel welcome. We had a couple items off the kids menu, the bacon Gorgonzola fries, and a variety of bangers. Ever one of us spoke highly of our choice. The fries were great, sauces and condiments were complimentary to the meat, buns were super, and the bangers themselves very tasty. Prices were good and we really enjoyed our visit.

Cool lights they had there

You always get a little free appetizer of fresh baked bread and their house made chimichurri sauce

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Dog on fries with cheese and jalapeños

Styr Kurbside Kitchen

4.4(34 reviews)

5.9 mi

The fried chicken is delicious and the portions are large! The cinnamon butter with the chicken and…read morewaffle is amazing. Try their fresh lemonade or sweet tea if they're in stock. The service was quick and friendly. Not much ambiance as this is a to-go restaurant.

What a find! Obscure location for some awesome soul food…read more Combo Plate - perfectly cooked moist, nicely spiced (but a touch salty) Cajun catfish and good quality fried shrimp. Catfish was a little muddy tasting and shrimp was overcooked but good. The side of Mac and cheese was AMAZING - probably one of the best around. Not overly creamy with a tasty cheese combination. 4.5 stars all around! Gumbo - good melange of fall apart dark meat chicken chunks, small sliced, andouille sausage and okra. The other veg was subtle and perfect amount of rice at the bottom. 5 stars! The value is 3 stars since it's pricey for what you get. The menu offerings and service were fantastic though. Next time we'll have to dine in since they had some good looking hot sauces on the counter!

Clean and cozy front counter

Catered: Blackened shrimp, fried chicken, fried catfish, mac & cheese, gumbo, red beans and rice, collard greens

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Shrimp poboy with perfectly cooked seasoned and crispy shrimp

Studio One Cafe

4.1(660 reviews)

1.9 mi

Studio One Cafe is great! Was looking for a quick brunch fix and this place hit the spot. Good…read moreprices, good quality food and our server was great. Will be coming back my next time in town!

Solid spot for breakfast on the south side of campus! They can get pretty busy on the weekends but…read moretables cycle out pretty quickly. We ordered the chilaquiles and French toast. The Chilaquiles were okay - resembled more of an egg scramble with a few chips. Really enjoyed the French toast though! This place brings back good memories of coming during college!

Inside counter

People's choice omelette

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People's choice omelette

Tiger Mama

4.6(146 reviews)

0.4 mi

I had an amazing time here at Tiger Mama! I've heard from many local people saying that this place…read moreis the best and I have to agree. It reminds me of a mid-scale, small family owned, hot spot in the Silverlake/Los Angeles area where everybody goes for good food and a fun evening out. We were seated next to the doll from Squid Game. It was perfect spot because it felt like we were in the middle of the room to see everything. We joked that the Squid Game girl should speak every so often. lol Had a few of the Tiger Bomb (beer and shot of soju) drinks to start and for appetizer, we started out with a half order of the honey soy KFC. Those wings were crispy and delicious! For dinner, I opted for the bulgogi bi bim bap. It came sizzling in the cast iron bowl. I was surprised at how much meat they put in this dish. I was expecting just a few small pieces but they load it up for you. It was really good and I like how the sizzling pot was hot enough to actually crisp up the rice on the bottom. My friend had the beef bulgogi japchae. It was a big portion and since I was only allowed to try a little bit, it was all i needed to know that it was delicious. Decor was cute and service was good. Our waiter came and checked on us a few times. I'm excited to come here again next month!

I just ate at Tiger Mama in the Whit for the first time, and it was amazing…read more Tiger Mama has that Korean pocha feel, where the food, drinks, and atmosphere all belong together. I stopped in for a drink while my to go order was being made and had a Tiger Bomb, a beer with a shot of soju mixed in. The drink was great, and the service was incredibly hospitable. Even though I was just waiting on a to go order, they offered me complimentary banchan, little bites of cabbage, carrots, and cucumber, to snack on while I drank and waited. That was much more hospitality than I expected from simply picking up food. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. The portions are generous, everything tasted fresh, and the food felt genuinely high quality. The Korean fried chicken is really, really good. I got the Volcano sauce, and it is legitimately hot. Not restaurant spicy. Actually spicy. I eat the spiciest of the spicy food, and this was a good 8 out of 10 for me, which is probably a 15 out of 10 for most people. It has serious heat, but plenty of flavor underneath it. The dry rub chicken balanced it perfectly, with a tangy, acidic, savory flavor that cut through the richness and paired really well with the Volcano sauce. Crispy chicken, acid, spice, and a cold beer is a pretty hard combination to beat. I also got the kimbap with spicy pork, and that was amazing too. The rice and fillings tasted really fresh, the pork had a great savory sweetness and heat, and the vegetables added freshness and texture. Every bite had a little bit of everything. Between the food, Tiger Bomb, complimentary banchan, and service, I was already thinking I had found a new place I really liked. Then I got home. The only real downside was unfortunately the tteokbokki, which is ironic because that was the entire reason I found Tiger Mama. It was literally the term I typed into Yelp that led me there. And this is where the review gets complicated. Flavor wise, it was amazing. The sauce was sweet, tangy, savory, and a little spicy, with that deep gochujang flavor you want from tteokbokki. The fish cakes were tender, plentiful, and full of flavor. There were glass noodles, mandu, and half a hard boiled egg, giving it a lot of different textures. It felt like a more elaborate, modern take on the classic Korean dish. The rice cakes themselves were fantastic. Great size, wonderfully tender and chewy, and soaked in that delicious sauce. Honestly, the tteok I did receive might be the best I have had while dining out. My problem was that I received three of them. Three individual rice cakes. In an $18 order of tteokbokki. That was genuinely disappointing. Tteokbokki was why I came here. It was what I searched for and what drew me in. The menu picture showed plentiful, delicious little rice pillows sitting in sauce, which was exactly what I had been craving. Instead, I got a large serving of glass noodles, fish cakes, mandu, sauce, egg, and three rice cakes in a dish named after the rice cakes. If this had been the only thing I ordered, I could easily see myself leaving a sour one star review and never going back. But that would not represent the experience I had. Everything else was too good. As someone who loves Korean cuisine, both cooking it at home and eating it out, I can tell there is a lot of care put into this food. Even the tteokbokki was excellent in every respect except the rice cake quantity. The sauce was perfect, the fish cakes were great, the mandu was a nice surprise, and the sweet, spicy, tangy, savory flavors worked ridiculously well together. It also pairs really well with a beer. Or six. Unfortunately, I live too far away to have noticed until I got home, and they were already closed. I'll call tomorrow, and based on the service I received, I'm confident they'll make it right. Three rice cakes for $18 was genuinely disappointing, but I'm not going to let what seems like one portioning mistake outweigh an otherwise excellent experience. The food, atmosphere, hospitality, and care put into everything were too good. Tiger Mama is a great addition to the Whit, and I'll absolutely be back. Especially for more tteokbokki. Hopefully next time, more than three.

Cute displays

All complimentary side dishes!

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Outside

Addi's Diner

4.5(482 reviews)

4.1 mi

I can't rave enough about Addi's Diner. It is always busy so expect to wait a little bit especially…read moreon the weekends. Addi is the friendliest diner owner around. All of the staff are amazing and I've never had a bad experience with customer service. Many staff are high school students. My son worked there and absolutely loved working for Addi. Many customers are regulars and many out of towners that hear word of mouth how great this place is. Prices are fair and you get ALOT of food. Everything tastes great. I have yet to have a dish that didn't taste good. Fresh and made to order. Very flavorful food. The pancake is huge as well as the cinnamon roll. 4 people could eat it and each would have a belly full. The vibe is cute inside and very cozy. I love to sit and look at the decor. You can't go wrong with Addi's Diner.

Service was very kind and quick, despite it being fairly full when we got there!…read moreFood was great, pancake was huge obviously, and tasted good, it made good leftovers too. :) The big eats are definitely huge, can't imagine how big the chicken fried steak is. Great portions, affordable IMO. Definitely can see this being a casual spot to catch up, for family meals or for a couple, I came for my birthday with my boyfriend!

Corned beef hash

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