Equiano Coffee

LOVE this spot. Maybe one of my favorite coffee shops, mostly because the coffee is always stellar…read more Such a great cup of drip coffee, perfectly bright but not overly fruity, and the cute cups make it taste even better. Lots of space to do work in this cafe. I also enjoyed the cinnamon toast which was delicious.

The location is not convenient to me at all, yet I've been there twice this week and I'll be going…read moreagain tomorrow. I haven't tried anything other than the ube latte, but it is delicious. I'm going to try the matcha next, but the ube with espresso was excellent. Friendly, fairly quick service, cute Eugene vibe shop. If I wanted to hang out at a coffee shop, this would be the place, I love ube, and it's not a common flavor. They do it, and they do an exceptional job with it. Definitely looking forward to trying other drinks in the future. Check them out if you're near the 5th st public market.

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Farmers Union Coffee Roasters

4.3(177 reviews)

0.6 mi

A charming local cafe!…read more We've tried the matcha, hojicha, yuzu matcha spritz, miso honey latte, and chai lattes and all were yummy. The quality of their ingredients is good - probably the best I've found in the Eugene/Springfield area. Their vegan cinnamon roll is also good - rich/sweet frosting that balances well with the pastry that isn't dry and is sweet enough that makes you keep going in for the next bite. They have a bright, rustic interior with high ceilings, a variety of indoor/outdoor seating, and surrounded by a few local businesses (spice & tea, antique, plant stores). Service is fast, servers are friendly. This is a good place to wfh. My only qualm is outlets are hard to come by.

Lovely coffee roaster with a great espresso. Tons of space to work in this cafe too. Nice location,…read moreclose to some cute shopping options in the same parking lot.

Roaster at work!

Everything bagel, biscuit w/ butter, sausage & egg breakfast sandwich

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Nonfat vanilla latte

Meraki Coffee

4.7(284 reviews)

1.0 mi

Meraki Coffee & Co. was fantastic! The woman working was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and she…read morepatiently fielded all my ridiculous questions about the structural integrity of their avocado toast because I needed to eat it while driving. I'm happy to report that it passed the road-trip test--and was genuinely the best avocado toast I've ever had. The French toast latte was legit too: sweet, cozy and delicious without being over-the-top. The café itself is beautiful, with a stylish interior and gorgeous plants everywhere. Excellent food, great coffee and wonderfully kind service. I highly recommend stopping here!

As you enter the staff is very friendly and inviting. The food is fresh and so good. We had the…read moreparfait and it was amazing. Our coffees were hot and served to us at our table. We sat and read our paper, ate our breakfast and drank our coffee in a lovely setting. Highly recommend!

Interior service counter line

Nutella Crème Mocha and Hot Chocolate

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Vanilla Matcha

Horai

4.9(28 reviews)

1.1 mi

Had one of the best lattes here. The coffee had a nice roast taste to it. Not bitter and it was…read moresmooth. I also ordered a tea cake along with it but can't remember what exactly it was. All I remember is, it had maple frosting on it. It was really good I wanted to go back the next day and order another one. If anyone know what tea cake i'm talking about, let me know!

Cute little place with coffee and some baked goods, supporting local agriculture. Good service.read more

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Organic bread and pastries

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Outdoor seating

Glass House Coffee Bar

4.5(67 reviews)

0.2 mi

I stopped by here and grabbed a macha Togo without honey. I felt if it had honey it may have ruined…read morethe flavor. Everyone was sweet and nice it was fast. Very artsy area maybe artsy neighborhood!

I stopped by one morning to grab a coffee and try their vegan biscuit and gravy. The oat milk mocha…read morewas delightful. The biscuit and gravy was good but not my favorite in town. One thing that gets me is that they must have added cayenne to the gravy. There is no reason to make it spicy. Hot sauce could have been added, if that's your thing. The added spice just didn't seem to go with the dish, in my opinion, and would probably be too much for some folks. The server made the drinks and the food and she brought it out to me at the picnic table outside. Good spot to people-watch. Inside was also very inviting with plants around and tall tables to sit at.

Dirty chai tea latte and breakfast egg biscuit sandwich

Inside

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Chai

Wandering Goat Coffee

3.8(353 reviews)

0.2 mi

High quality espresso. I really enjoyed my cappuccino and I also tried the borgia. I would get an…read moreiced mocha from them but the orange zest in the borgia wasn't for me. If you like orange zest in coffee definitely try it though! Service was fast and friendly. It definitely has a specific punk rock(?) vibe so it's a cool place to sit and enjoy your coffee. I would stop here again next time I visit Oregon.

It's very rare that I leave a review. I only reserve it for the worst or the best…read more pros: ambiance is cool, plenty of outdoor seating, employees were nice Cons: i got the cinnamon roll, which could not be heated up. my god, was it horrible. the bitter aftertaste was just bad enough to make me understand republicans. my partner got the mushroom gravy and biscuits and woof. just no. we both got salted maple iced lattes - allegedly. we didn't taste a lick of salt or maple - and we met in Vermont so we KNOW maple. the espresso was also burnt so it had a bad aftertaste. Yikes, hope we caught them on a bad day. Won't be returning to find out though.

Ice brown sugar spice almond milk latte

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Dark Pine Coffee

4.4(85 reviews)

1.0 mi

I came here twice and both times, Dark Pine Coffee did not disappoint me! My usual order at any…read morecoffee place is a latte and that is what I ordered both times at this place. I like the taste of their coffee. It has a nice, smooth taste. The baristas here are super awesome. They greet you right away and they absolutely know their way behind the counter. I am in awe with the way they move with confidence and poise while making every cup. They know their regulars too. They know what their regulars like. There was a lady who showed up behind me and within a few minutes, the female barista up front let the lady behind me know that they are already working on her drink. I thought to myself, wow! This is where I would love to be! If you haven't already been here, please give this place a try. The baristas here know how to make a great cup of coffee!

Great place. Good coffee and wonderful service. Lots of…read moreroom and very quiet. The barista was friendly, courteous and very helpful. Which made the visit wonderful.

A lot of natural light

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Hand crafted and most excellent.

Soko Coffee

4.5(59 reviews)

2.0 mi

Soko coffee is delicious! My friend and I loved their espresso. We also both got a breakfast…read moresandwich, which was affordable and delectable. The service was amazing. The baristas were so accommodating and kind. We also loved the outdoor seating area. 10/10 will come back!!

Ordered the iced snickerdoodle latte pretty good. 7/10. The croissant muffin thing was what really…read morestole the show tho soo good.

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Seating area

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Ordering area.

The Rabbit Hole

4.0(172 reviews)

1.4 mi

Everyone who works there is so nice, love getting drinks here after school with my friends. It is…read morereally the perfect place to hangout and relax with friend or to do your work.

Was craving boba and saw this place to check out when I was in the area. The boba wasn't bad and is…read moregood when you have the craving. The area is actually pretty cute to just walk around which was nice.

Leek Bun

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Blueberry Lavender Tea

Coffee Plant Roaster

3.9(289 reviews)

1.5 mi

When we were returning from Portland, with a long drive ahead of us, stopped here for much needed…read morecoffee and breakfast and it was very worth the detour. I was very much in love with the Quinoa bowl which had so many elements adding up to a well made dish! The tempeh was marinated and had a great savory profile and the star was the sauce which binded everything together! I finished this meal in one go as it was soo good! The coffee and the scone were also very good! Would be great stop during future trips! The interior is a factory setting with hug ceiling and a fully glass wall overlooking the streets!

I totally appreciate this local spot with many homemade items (down to the almond milk!). They have…read moregluten-free and vegan baked goods and a nice selection of savory and sweet food items as well. The toast on the side of an egg dish felt homemade (or at least locally sourced). The service was friendly and they have a welcoming little space that doesn't feel too crowded and feels nice to linger in. BUT the thing I can't get past is the price. I thought maybe because they make many of their ingredients or because it could be organic or gluten-free or something that drives the cost up? But then I looked at other comparable places around town: also locally-owned and homemade-focused. CPR is still way more expensive! $7.50 for a 12-ounce mocha PLUS $1.25 to sub oat milk. That's $8.75 for a small drink. The most I can find alternative milk costing per drink is $0.75 in town. No matter how good your food is or how much you've put into it, I cannot justify spending $8.75 for a 12 ounce treat more than once or twice a year. I'm sorry I can't visit more often. :(

Cute interior

Jam bar

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Delicious cappuccino

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Kyle J.

9 years ago

If you enjoy artisan-crafted, specialty coffee and a delightful atmosphere, with possibly the friendliest baristas around. I highly encourage you to step away from your go-to-joe and experience some truly unique coffee at the Equiano tasting room. They offer a variety of delicious beverages as well as some eye-grabbing treats. And you might catch the roaster himself, slingin a single origin spro your way! (If you haven't heard of specialty coffee, I recommend at least a brief wiki-education or check out the Equiano web page, as it really shows the passion that goes into this coffee.) read more

Jamie P.

8 years ago

This little coffee shop is near and dear to my heart. I appreciate the wide selection of single origin coffee beans and the simplicity of the menu, which aims to highlight each coffee's natural flavors and values quality over quantity. Personal touches like the Lego coffee shop built by the owners' son alongside an elegant Italian espresso machine and intricate tile work, make the atmosphere of the shop a perfect balance between cozy and classy. Give Equiano a try for yourself and you'll see why it's a neighborhood favorite! read more

Cash R.

121

9 years ago

One of my all time coffee roasters! The Tasting Room is such a fun little place to visit. My favorite coffee at the tasting room right now is the Bon Mua Viet Nam "Typica"...so delicious! It's so nice to interact with the owners and learn about the coffee your drinking. So many fruity-sweet coffees I couldn't name them all, you just have to experience the tasting room for yourself. read more

Jacquelyn B.

9 years ago

I love this little gem tucked into the Whiteaker. The coffee and lattes are amazing and it's awesome to support such a sweet local business and family. Also, I highly recommend getting an espresso shot and bringing it over to Vanilla Jill's and pouring over ice cream! As delicious as it gets! read more

Abby Z.

8 years ago

I just had the best latte in my life at Equiano Tasting Room! The espresso was from Zambia and it was made with a unique cashew milk. Good crema and microfoam on the steamed milk. There's not much seating inside, but the outside seating is lovely. read more

Matt G.

9 years ago

Equiano Coffee is my new favorite retail coffee shop. I had a Cup of Excellence winner called Finca El Secorro from Guatemala that was delicious! The also spin vinyl records while brewing up amazing coffee. Cappuccino on the wax! read more

Gloria U.

8 years ago

A charming ambiance, full of life and art. This gem in the heart of the Whiteaker provides a rich sense of community in a down to earth way. The quality of coffee and expertise is obvious at first sip! read more

John P.

9 years ago

This is a great little coffee shop. The quality of his coffee is consistently good. I like the home made cashew milk hot chocolat. The chocolate is also made by equiano. Nothing better in my opinion. read more

Jessamyn V.

8 years ago

Delicious coffee in a beautiful atmosphere! They always have two great espressos going and I love their house-made cashew milk. Be sure to stop by and get some of the tastiest coffee in town! read more

Cheryl S.

9 years ago

I love this coffee! Okon is a very knowledgeable coffee roaster that actually has a relationship with the coffee farmers! Go check out Equiano Coffee shop in the Whiteaker neighborhood! read more

Halley W.

9 years ago

Great coffee, great service, great atmosphere, and great price. This place makes coffee more than a drink, but an experience.

Okon U.

9 years ago

Single varietal specialty coffees with an approachable environment. An enchanting experience in Specialty Coffee.

Mary S.

9 years ago

This is my favorite hangout. I can't say enough about the food, he atmosphere, and THE COFFEE! And

Mandy M.

8 years ago

My go to place for coffee. Love the cashew milk!

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