The food was ok, the wait was a bit long, but they were busy so I get it. The thing that bothered us the most is that it needed a good cleaning. I get that it's an older place, but the windows were grimy as were the napkin holders. It just needs a deep cleaning. Just my opinion. Obviously others don't care about that or it would not have been so busy. read more

This was recommended to me by my brother and I'm so glad we went. The place is such a cute place with Bee decor and sayings all around. It's an old school place with a diner feel to it. Our food was delicious and the service was efficient and attentive. Definitely a place worth trying! read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

The food is always good hot and a lot of it biscuits and gravy are the best and the service is always quick and friendly As for Ambience it's one of those places that's a springfield restaurant that you can't pass by with out stopping it's quaint clean and old timer sitting at the counter having coffee that have been doing it for years. Stop in and have a bit read more

Everything went well! Great food, fabulous service! It's your perfect breakfast or whatever diner. And within walking distance (same parking lot) of other fine establishments. You should go! read more

We stopped by for breakfast. The service was great very personable waitress. It was decorated very cute with lots of Coke things. The food was good, I had biscuits and gravy, my husband had a waffle and my daughter had a Denver omelette all which was good. read more

See all

Traveling on the I5 and hungry for breakfast. Not wanting fast food, I searched Yelp for some ideas. We came across this cafe and drove the four miles from the exit to this blast-from-the-past restaurant. Kitschy Coca Cola decor and Elvis Presley grace the walls and tables. Friendly staff greeted us with smiles and gave us the rundown on what's prepared in-house. Their recommendations were on point. The chicken fried steak was probably the best we've had in a restaurant! Hand-dipped cube steak with a crunchy, well seasoned coating was covered in a creamy, peppery gravy and paired with a side of eggs, country potatoes, and buttered sourdough toast. We also got a half order of biscuits and gravy. The biscuit was tender and fluffy, and for $5.50, that was the bargain dish of the day. And our coffee and ice tea were refilled often. For a locals place, we felt right at home from the moment we walked through the door. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Split Plate - Chicken Fried Steak, Home-Style Potatoes, and Scrambled Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

See all

More like 3.5 stars. Very friendly service, they easily pulled tables together for our larger party. No frills kind of place. Coffee came out immediately and was hot and refilled often but not great quality. Good kids menu for a fair price. I had the corned beef hash special and enjoyed it. Food took a long time to come out so would not come here in a hurry. Plus extra points for nice changing table in bathroom. read more

Five stars for the food and service! Three stars for the prices (seemed spendy for diner food) and the lack of cleanliness around the restaurant. read more

We came here for a Sunday morning breakfast and were not disappointed. Service and food were both great. We were seated promptly, got our waters and coffee. Food arrived not too long after ordering. I had the Busy Bee Special with waffle: a nice big fluffy waffle, 2 slices of bacon and 2 eggs over-medium. Yumm! We also had the scramble, without bell peppers. But the winner of was the Chicken Fried Steak, with eggs over easy and country fries. The steak was tender with perfectly crisp outer layer and very nicely seasoned. So good, it's what I will be ordering from now on, despite not being a big breakfast lover! The ambiance is casual but clean. Plenty of free parking. They are open for breakfast and lunch, with a relatively limited menu but still plenty of choices. Definitely recommend this local favorite. read more

See all

Food service was pretty good food was excellent first time for me going there I didn't take a picture of my meal so I'm sorry no photographs to add to my review but I definitely recommend the busy Bee Cafe read more

it was amazing the food comes here fast the workers a very nice and it's very vintage I highly recommend this restaurant read more

Busy Bee Cafe - A grilled cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

I've heard that the older couple who owned/ran this place has retired. A lot about the business is still the same. They have updated/enlarged the bathroom, so it is now wheelchair accessible. The portions are not as huge as they used to be, but the price is still very good. I had the Veggie omelet with hashbrowns & homemade biscuit($11). It was very tasty, and definitely satisfied my hunger. My husband had the steak sandwich that has caramelized onions & cheese paired with sweet potato fries ($15). He said it was very good. read more

Busy Bee Cafe - vintage wall signs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

See all

Amazing café atmosphere, friendly service and amazing food!! And my coffee cup is never empty read more

See all

This was our first time eating here. Diner like vibes, quick and efficient service, and food was good. read more

See all

Insidesmells like old grease, pancakes were not light & fluffy as described on menu, some mushrooms in the omlette were slightly warm and other mushrooms in same omletter were cooked til almost crisp, home fries were super dark brown. Waitress had good customer service. I will not go to this establishment again. read more

Always love busy bee cafe for their friendly service and wonderful breakfast/lunch. Yesterday we had lunch their special was 10 dollar hamburger/cheeseburger it was really good read more

Good food, great service! Friendly employees! Warm ambiance and comfortable. I take my son and daughter there for a great breakfast!

Heck, we just loved this place. Definitely a hidden gem in this corner of Springfield (just outside of Eugene), this is like a 1950's diner with the same ambience, friendliness, and food choices you'd expect in one of those converted railway cars. Although the place was PACKED, we were seated in less than 5 minutes and coffee appeared not long thereafter. I was honestly surprised at how fast our food was prepared (traditional breakfasts, yo) and really pleased at how TASTY everything was! It's a real family place, lots of kids having fun, drawing, people chatting, really made us feel right at home. We'll be back. read more

The prices are amazing for the portions. I asked for two eggs but I think I got 4 scrambled eggs. I had to waste some. The toast was over buttered. The staff were nice. read more

If you are looking for a "diner" experience, then this might fit the bill for you. The portions are HUGE. We ended up all leaving 1/2 our breakfast behind. They were out of the banana pancakes so my daughter got chocolate chip. They were ok. I got a traditional breakfast. The bacon was cooked well and my egg was nice and runny. The oatmeal was a little blah. Looks like they can host larger parties, which is nice. read more

We walked in and had to almost 5 minutes to be noticed. Finally seated had to wait for menus and when the waitress came to take our order she decided we needed more time and walked away! We had been ready but had to wait for her to come back. There only 4 tables being used. Not busy at all. Food was good but a little higher priced than what we are used to. Might go back, but after today it may be a while. read more

perfect breakfast spot. everything i wanted and more. super cute decor, silly signs and messages all throughout the store. good cup of coffee, i got the bacon and sausage breakfast. eggs over easy, hash browns, sourdough toast and of course the bacon and sausage. a lot of food for 15$, worth it. they also had this HUGE bottle of cholula which i thought was silly. real nice comforting vibe in there, super nice waiter. just a classic spot i can see myself coming back to. read more

See all

Oh my gosh! My Husband and I just had breakfast there and it was so good. I had biscuits and gravy and my husband had French toast. The biscuits and gravy was outstanding! We will be back! read more

We pulled up in our Out of State car and as we got out all the customers inside turned to look. Awfully quiet when we entered. No smiles from anyone! Hubby had pancakes and I had French toast, which was awesome! Even the bacon was made to where I liked it. The red-haired waitress was kind and very helpful. read more

Cute homely comfort feeling cafe with good food and good service. Would definitely go back again

Being a fan of the earlier Busy Bee I was sad to see the owner retire. Having read that the new young owners already were running 2 other establishments I wasn't too optimistic. Well my worries were totally unnecessary. My friend ordered the chicken fried steak and I ordered the meat lovers omlet but asked that the ham be excluded. Not a problem. What arrived was a chicken fried steak that took up the whole plate. We were both stunned. The hash browns were on the side and the 2 fried eggs were hiding underneath the steak, All this food was enough to feed two people. It was all excellent according to my friend. My omlet surprised me also. It was filled with a more than generous amount of chopped up bacon and sausage. It was delicious and needed no salt or pepper. The hash browns were crispy on the outside and moist - not soggy- on the inside. Turned out that it was my main meal of the day. It was very satisfying and quite filling. My friend could only plow through the steak. He took the eggs and hash browns home. All of this food was at the traditionally low Busy Bee price of yesteryear. I couldn't stop talking about it on the long drive home. I'm now a sworn, dyed-in-the-wool patron of the reborn Busy Bee. I'm not a fan of taking pictures of my meals. Sorry. But the other photos are quite accurate. read more

New owners have carried the torch for sure. The food is as good as it was previously. The decor has changed a bit and prices are a bit higher but overall a very consistent 4 star breakfast place. The waitresses are attentive and prompt as well. Keep up the good work! read more

Such good food! The banana pancakes are the best! Great friendly service too. Always a good place for breakfast. read more

Great food, Horrible customer service waitresses are so rude, and I won't pay to be treated like a pos! If you people can't handle your job, GO home. read more

4 stars for the food, but the staff is worth an extra star. This is diner/cafe food. It's good for what it is, and the portions are giant. You are not leaving hungry! The prices are also super reasonable. Cheap food that's tasty? Always a winner! The staff is very friendly, and while I didnt go before due to the shutdown, I'd imagine their service is outstanding for dine in. Definitely looking forward to coming back- especially for the salads which look amazing! *edited to add- I've been back a few times. Garden vegetable soup is fantastic. Clam chowder is the best I've had in town. I'd actually say it's better than some I've had on the coast. My partner had a chef salad and my dad had a taco salad, both said the salads were great. Betty is just the sweetest lady, and the staff is continually nice. I want to support them just because of how awesome everyone is in here. If you haven't been, go support them! They've been a weekly stop for us, and I'm already looking forward to trying their navy bean and split pea soups! read more

been twice now and the service isn't slow but they don't rush (preferred tbh, especially in the morning). portions are more than enough for a very reasonable price. lots of bee and coca cola decor which is super cute and classic "diner" vibe! the servers are all very sweet and the regulars clearly love the place. will come back for sure! read more

Busy Bee Cafe - denver omelette breakfast amongst other things - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

See all

Great service and great food! Friendly patrons...hometown diner at its best. Decor takes you back in time.

After searching for an edible breakfast in the Eugene/springfield area at 7:00am, and stumbled upon this...beacon of hope known as "the busy bee" . Draped in Coca Cola decor, Elvis paintings, and classic country diner vibes, I felt welcome as soon as I stepped in. Beards and hats are more than welcome at the Busy bee, and that's fortunate for a bearded, hatted gentleman like myself and many of the patrons. We were seated by a young woman who was friendly and kind and happy to assist us in picking what to eat. We settled on chicken fried steak and a slice of strawberry rhubarb pie. The food came fast and fresh. Everything was homemade and wonderful. The service was excellent and I can't wait to come back. Our waitress went the extra mile to make sure we had a nice meal. I can't thank her enough for her kindness on a day we really needed someone to be kind. Five stars, only because It won't let me give more than that. read more

Great little diner style restaurant. It was busy, and that's always a good sign. Loved the cute decor and pleasant atmosphere. The servers were all friendly and helpful. Kept my coffee topped off. We had a delicious variety of food and everything was nicely presented. Every person at our table had more than enough food and the prices were decent for the amount of food we received. I had the banana pancakes with a side of bacon . They had a nice banana flavor with a kick of cinnamon to boot. Definitely more than I could eat alone. Those pancakes are plate sized! The bacon was nice and crispy. Just the way we like it. My husband had the meatlover omelette and it was filled with goodness. He also had RYE toast which is something he really enjoys and is not often a choice. My daughter had the waffle which was fluffy and tasty. It was a little boring with just syrup - next time we will try the fruit compote to liven it up. My sister had the biscuits and gravy and they were super yummy. I was the reviewer so I got to taste everyone' s breakfast. LUCKY ME! I would definitely go back again when I am visiting Springfield. read more

See all

This place was pretty decent. I ordered hash browns, biscuit & gravy. Partner got a chicken fried steak and it was huge and homemade. He loved it, got eggs and hb as well with toast. Only small thing was ants in the salt shaker. Food was very good though. And I'd go back honestly. Friendly staff and plenty to serve you. read more

BOMB! This single word describes my food. I ordered the hamburger steak and eggs breakfast. The eggs were the most perfectly cooked eggs I have ever had. Their hashbrowns were golden and crispy. And the hamburger patty was perfectly cooked and flavorful. I'm not sure I have ever had a breakfast so perfectly executed!! When we got there, there was a short wait, which I didnt mind because it means it must be good. We were seated and waited a little longer than usual for our food, but since it was busy I completely understood the wait. My water was never refilled, but the rest of the experience was so great that I didnt mind. I am a very picky breakfast person and this place is what dreams are made of!! read more

This was ok for breakfast. Food was good not great. But then again it is Eugene/springfield.

Biscuit and gravy remind me of my grandmas wonderful breakfasts. I haven't tried lunch maybe fried chicken ?

Great biscuits and gravy! Service seemed a little cold at first but warmed up once we got our actual server. Definitely will go back.

I have been eating here for several years now. I love that it is a local, family owned business where the entire family pitches in. I always respect places like that. Their food is home cooked comfort food. I love the biscuits and gravy. Omelettes are always great too. Portion sizes are huge. If you leave this place hungry, there's something wrong. Lol. It has a very casual atmosphere, you seat yourself. Everything is relaxed and casual. Almost like you were in your own home. The waitstaff is always friendly and helpful. They clearly have quite a core group of regulars and that tells a lot about the place. I've brought several friends in here to try it out and will keep coming back. read more