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    Buddy's Diner

    4.3 (346 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    BUDDY'S DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Kids breakfast
    Erin E.

    Definitely your typical greasy spoon type breakfast place. We had a group of 6 so we had a bit of a longer wait. The kids breakfast portion is huge! I got the red velvet pancake special which was a fun version of pancakes except for the cream cheese icing that came with it, I was glad I asked for it on the side. Our waitress was super friendly. The rest of our party got sandwiches. My husband didn't love his chicken fried steak sandwich but over all we had a good experience! It's definitely on the list of another breakfast place we can hit up!

    Chocolate chip pancakes
    Stephen B.

    Wow!!! Great diner food, especially Sunday morning before flying out. Nostalgic decor. Awesome choices and tasty indeed. If Chicken Fried Steak fan, YEAH!!!!! Worth any wait. Stephanie out waitress, sweet as apple pie!

    a monster of a biscuit! Yummy too!
    Charlie G.

    A friend of mine recommended that I go to Buddy's for one of my favorite meals - Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy. They only serve breakfast (all day) and lunch. And the Chicken fried steak (Love Me Tender on the menu) that they serve is breakfast style with eggs and potatoes and bread choice. I ordered that with crispy hash browns, over medium eggs, and a biscuit. Nice plating... and a tasty chicken fried steak too (although you can't see it under that excellent gravy (large chunks of sausage in it!). Hash browns were good, as were the eggs. The biscuit is HUGE... literally bigger than my fist. And with some butter and apple butter, it was good. Almost too much, lol! Service? Top of the line... the young ladies that waited on me were excellent, with good follow up too!

    Hello Mary Lou with Amazing Bacon
    Ruthie K.

    SO CUTE!!! What a lovely little stop! The food was incredible, exactly what you would want out of a diner... down to the quirky names for the dishes! The service was fantastic and fun, the vibe is so cute in there! It's a blast from a past, quickly seated and quickly received our meals.

    Couldn't leave a better review. Food was served fast, hot, and delicious. Heartfelt atmosphere, workers, and even customers themselves. I will be back.

    Pancakes eggs bacon build your own.
    Kenny N.

    The food is amazing and so fresh. I wanted to share that they actually cook them right in front of you. If you're looking for fresh fast food then this is your place.

    Savannah H.

    The cutest diner! So much wonderful decoration that gives that amazing retro feel. Buddy's truly has the best breakfast and lunch in town. My whole family loves it here! You'll most likely have a short wait due to them being so popular but it's worth it. The servers are the most absolute kind angels who always brighten our day when we're there. When you order a cocoa or coffee it will be served in a cool mug every time! The food is always perfect, the stuffed French toast is my favorite, but I've never had food from Buddy's that I didn't love. Definitely a staple in Eugene that is a must try!

    Michael D.

    Like a trip back to the good food and fun dining experiences of days gone by. The menu is chock full of excellent diner classics. All served by wonderful waitresses making sure the coffee cups are always full. Looking forward to stopping in for a cheeseburger and milk shake. Who could ask for anything more? For those interested in more there are plenty of great options on the menu.

    Good 'ol fashion chicken fried steak breakfast
    Robin F.

    Came back twice more! Family restaurant and all fresh and best diner! Thank you all for giving us good all day sustenance with the Momma touch for our outdoor & indoor adventures!

    Chicken Fried Steak, biscuit with honey butter

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    Great breakfast spot. Usually a very busy place, but staff does an excellent job of quick and attentive service.

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    6 years ago

    We had a great breakfast here, quality food and economical prices. Patio space is great too.

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    8 years ago

    Super yummy burgers! My husband loved all the oldies rustic decor. Great service. Quick and very affordable.

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    Great service, super fast, chicken fried steak! What more could I want?! will definitely be back again!

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    9 years ago

    If you want a greasy diner, in the best way, this is the place. Great shakes and burgers. Good breakfast. Service can be a little slow.

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    9 years ago

    The service is always excellent, and I love bringing folks here when they visit from out of town. The french toast is a definite MUST!

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    14 years ago

    I enjoyed this restaurant but it was just 'ok' to me, friendly staff, I would go again only if really hungry.

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    9 years ago

    Buddy's is your classic diner. Great service and nice staff. Food is good. It's truly a little gem in Eugene.

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