It's an absolutely classic Eugene restaurant. Although the exact opening year escapes me, I can assure you that it has been here as since as far back as my childhood (native Eugenian - 34 years old). There are two Glenwood locations: on campus and Willamette St. They're known for great breakfasts and better hangover food. They're probably best known for their tomato and cheese soup (seriously, give it a shot). Prices range from average to low'ish (at least for the quality of the food). The staff is always upbeat and I've never had bad service. Keep in mind, I ate at the campus location MANY times throughout college, since I lived off Alder. This place is solid 4-5 stars and has massive vintage charm. If you're not from the area, I 100% recommend checking it out (even you, Californians). Just make sure to bring your appetite, because portion sizes run large. Oh, and a quick tip, if you plan to hit them up during breakfast hours, be prepared for a small wait ;). read more

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Awesome service and excellent food. One of the best breakfasts we have had. Ambiance is nice.

friendly staff. always reliable. delicious food. it incredible drinks. an actual ma n pa restaurant in eugene that's serves good breakfast lunch and dinner - like they want all their food to be good? weird bc they close so early but i guess that makes it more of a treat. i typically never order breakfast food when out to eat because it doesn't keep well (to take home) and if i'm out at breakfast time it's to keep the buzz going, not to nourish the body. so the first time I went here I just ordered mimosas, and a tunafish sandwich to-go (so I could eat it later in the day when my hangover hit) this was like two years ago... back when that amazing campus patio existed. anyway since then it's been my go-to place. i take my nieces, my fiancé, colleagues and friends. Because I like to offer my food in exchange for a taste of others, i've had just a out everything on the menu. I could start with five completely different things and write an entire essay, but I'm not gonna do that. This place is amazing. The food is fresh and delicious, it's unique. I'm so glad a place like Eugene - that has nowhere really to eat that isn't a chain or a drive-through - has a place like this left. please don't let one of out last affordable local good a.f. restaurant be replaced with an apartment complex no one who actually lives here can afford w/o their parents allowances. omg i want their tuna melt, the glenwood breakfast, fish n chips, and oregon chai right now i'd eat and drink it all read more

All of my friends and family in Eugene love the Glenwood. Whenever I'm in town visiting that insist we go here for breakfast/brunch, which of course is fine with me. There is always a super long wait, so plan to wait 30-45 minutes on a weekend (if you want to read the paper, I strongly suggest bringing your own!) I've never had bad food here. Everything is delicious. But the espresso is definitely hit-or-miss, depending upon who makes it. The Mediterranean omelette is one of my favorites. read more

Came to the Glenwood on Willamette to have a brunch with my parents. The atmosphere is always cozy and comfortable. We had a party of 6 and we were seated promptly. Service was ok, we felt a bit rushed to order and leave. We did not overstay our welcome and didn't linger any longer than the other diners. Food was good, my omelette came out cold as well as the potatoes. I think it sat in the window for a while as a few of the other dishes in our party were not warm as well. But we ate and enjoyed each others company. We have always loved coming here and the food has never disappointed (other than it being cold food today). The menu is diverse and you get a good portion with anything that you order, and there is something for everyone. Restaurant is clean and the staff are always friendly. This is not a regular place for us but we do come here on a whim every once in a while. Hopefully next time the food is hot or at least warm. read more

Have to try the appetizer with the heirloom tomato, burrata cheese and crab - absolutely delicious. So good I had it two days in a row.

We were looking for an early dinner with kids so we heard about Glenwood. Service was good, restaurant was clean, people were very friendly. The waiter gave the kids crayons and paper to keep themselves busy as our food was being prepared. The server even was kind enough to bring another coloring sheet when requested. The kids ordered Mac and cheese, and the portion was generous. Six ounces of their favorite Mac served hot with melted cheddar cheese and one side. Can't go wrong there. One child chose applesauce and the other French fries and were delighted. My hubby and I ordered the grilled tempeh panini served on focaccia with lettuce and tomato and a dinner salad. Sandwich was alright, although a bit bland for my taste. I'd recommend this restaurant, it's family style, welcoming and for the cost, portions are a good size. read more

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Great service and amazing food, plus the best eggs Benedict in Eugene. Feels like an all American diner and tastes like a bed and breakfast. read more

Service was WONDERFUL food was not so good. Salmon Eggs Benedict is giving me a tummy ache as we speak

Lovee the Glenwood! Staff is kind and friendly and the dishes are delicious. Love getting pickup to eat at home and the food is always fresh and very very good! They have the best eggs Benedict and orange juice! read more

Glenwood Restaurant - Eggs Benedict (I added paprika) - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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We get their family dinner at least once a month. It is for take out only and they provide 2 options for $19. It is 4 delicious servings, We just had their pulled pork dinner. It came with Cole slaw, potato salad and buns with a BBQ sauce. Very generous portions and delicious. There was enough pull pork for 6 servings. It was perfectly prepared with a nice Smokey flavor. read more

The Glenwood experience is really defined by two, almost semi-contrasting locations. The campus locale gets the popular vote, but not for its student proximity but because the food is consistently on point. This location in South Eugene has a more relaxed, calmer vibe. Yet there is something missing, which ultimately has boiled down to the food and service. dIt is by no means terrible, but something has always been off during my collective experiences here. I like that I can get seating without having to wait it out like its sister spot on Alder, but the service has also been on the slower side. Whether it's asking for water to be filled or waiting for the check, my dining companions and I have had to do our share of flagging down staff for a little attention. But all that would be negated if the food were amazing, which I can't really say it is. I'm such a breakfast fan that I was initially excited to know they serve it all the way till 5pm, only to find it somewhat lackluster. My eggs benedict ($10.50) had a bit too much hollandaise, which is usually not a problem, but it was more watery than I would have liked. The eggs were cooked well, so breaking the yoke helped the sauce out a bit so to speak. I wasn't too impressed with the Breakfast Skillet ($9) or the classic Glenwood with sausage ($10) unfortunately, but it was a decent helping of food. That said, this is a much better locale for families with kids (shout out to the coloring books!) and for patrons who want to take their time. If I'm not mistaken, there is WiFi here, which allows for students or laptop carrying folks to enjoy some time for work and a meal. The outdoor seating is really solid during good weather days and the private lot parking always seems to have available spots. There are mini booths lined up throughout the interior and the bathrooms are clean. read more

There is always and wait and it's worth it, usually. I've been to this establishment many times and there's always a treat to be had. They've got an espresso machine as well as alcohol available. Portions are large and tasty! Adding crapes to the menu is about all I'd change! You pay at the register on your way out the door and you can enjoy their strawberry jam homemade on every table with breakfast! read more

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Good food. Eggs Benedict, Durango Scramble and Pancakes were all hits and the staff were nice and attentive. Shame the location near campus closed, but the original delivers. Classic Eugene spot. read more

The Glenwood is a local favorite. Very pleasant servers and a diverse menu that is sure to please all. They have beer on tap now which is a nice bonus... we showed up around 11am on a Saturday and it was moderately busy. I highly recommend the mushroom omelette. For some reason I get it every time with potatoes and sourdough. My better half got the Rueben (we will find out how it is shortly). Additionally, I recommend the tomato soup - it is unreal!! It's a blatant mystery how the cheese doesn't melt because it clearly isn't the processed variety. Overall, I would definitely include the Glenwood in your rotation of Eugene breakfast spots. 5/5 for friendly service, great food, and clean dining area. Cheers! read more

Amazing, kind, and well amazing! Talk a friend into going and get sweet and savory items. Good coffee too.

We came here for lunch. As soon as we arrive we were seated, our drinks were provided almost immediately, and we were able to order food right after. They have a huge menu with many choices. No matter what kind of food you want, they have it! The restaurant is so Eugene. Earthy. When you come in you just feel comfortable. Lots of greenery, wood furniture, shiplap, even nice wait staff. Everyone seemed happy to do their job. We ordered tomato and cheese soup, which was very good. A chef salad that was delicious and filling. It came with a roll, which unfortunately was very tough and crunchy. My husband got the kalamata salmon and really enjoyed all aspects of it. The reason this place is only 4 stars is because of the WAIT TIME. We waited over 30 minutes for our food, never once did we get an offer for a refill on a drink, or asked how everything was. I realize it's a big menu and a smaller place, but we did not like such a long wait for our meal. I hope that normally there isn't such a wait, maybe just a one time thing? I'll go back for sure, just not when I'm on a time limit. read more

Glenwood Restaurant - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

100% recommend! This place was a winner! Fresh, organic, delicious!!! They had so many options on the menu it was hard to decide. Gonna have to go again. read more

See Beerboy and Jando below for an echo of this review. I think Jando S.nailed the issues. I've heard all about breakfast but we 3 went for dinner on Sunday. Although I did end up paying for my entree and reassuring the waiter that I was not miffed about it- you, gentle reader, should be advised that the previous reviews are correct- there is something off here. Takeaways- the meat and fish are well prepared. Stick with that part of the menu if you aren't here for breakfast. The vegetables are real and the salad dressings are homemade. Service, taken as a whole, is good but not great. NB- Those amused by quirk should pay a visit to the shrine in the Left side bathroom - da-da meets 70's craft. Priceless. Both bathrooms are all gender, & a large changing table with the shrine tipped this review to three stars. Normally, I would not think of two stars unless things had been really wrong, especially a local institution and down home stalwart like this but my hope is that this restaurant is established enough to hear some hard truths. Die hard fans are coming anyway, but you should be prepared. Unlike Vik S, we got no roll, nor did our side salads blow my mind. I got the fennel parm and was underwhelmed by it but impressed that it was house made. I ordered the Spicy black bean stir fry w/ tempeh. The OG ordered Liver. - we both got salad. My co-eater got the Salmon Picata w/ baked potato and soup. - I concur with Vik S that " the salmon piccata was a great dish." as was the Liver. both meals met the Vik S criteria:"It was a good amount of food, everything was seasoned well and cooked right." The liver was reported "VERY GOOD" I don't eat that. If you do, you might like it. The picata had big pieces of mushroom and was nicely flavored. The side veg were a bit over oily/cooked but fine. the potato- fine. Here's the down turn: The wait for food was QUITE a bit longer than we expected. Kitchens have bad days, but it was 6:30 on Sunday and not very busy. I was so cold I ended up under all the coats & noticed the other patrons were also bundled up. Is this normal in Eugene? Our server was nice but I was impressed by the almost palpable hostility of the host. Deadpan, non verbal, through 4 interactions. If human interaction is a social emotional challenge I suggest another line of work, without the public. (And yes, I have worked in many such establishments and am well aware of the scope of humanity involved.) Soup= chicken tortilla? Not in my experience. I expect that to be a clear, light, tangy chicken broth w/ stuff. This was effectively a thin chili. Fine. Not great. Fine. Don't order it if you share my expectations. My spicy black bean tempeh stir fry was not spicy and was full of chicken. I said, no prob, give me a side of tempeh and the co-eater can pick out the chicken. I'm a practical lacto/ ovo pescatarian who will taste almost anything short of actual meat. yes- I feel you purists judging- have fun with that. Flavor wise- the stir fry proved to be the kind of monolithic flavor-scape that has turned many vegetarians back into meat eaters & gave my co-eater PTSD flash back to his youth. I would not advise unless you are still in that day and think this is what vegetarian food is supposed to taste like. The tempeh was delivered as a luke warm, almost raw slab. HUH? At this point, I'm laughing. Unfortunately, my stomach is not. All in all- we agreed it was probably the worst meal we've had in Eugene, which is balanced by the fact that this is Eugene, so the food was actually real and edible for the most part. I will stick to breakfast downtown. read more

Wow! Was that really one of the best eggs Bennie's that I have had? My, oh my!! I think I have been hiding under a rock! I always forget about how good the food is here. I think because it's on the other side of town from me. I want to try the chicken salad sammi next. That looks, and sounds amaze balls! My guy fully enjoyed his omelet, and said it was one of the best, and he said the salsa was pretty darn good too! It's safe to say yes! We will be back!! We did return on Saturday for lunch, and yes I ordered the curry chicken salad that comes on toasted raisin bread = heavenly bliss in each bite! I loved it! read more

Thank you for being delicious in addition to being affordable, kind and offering an expansive menu. Oh, and wine and beer to go too. Woot!

First, let me start on a positive note, the food is super tasty. My favorite dish is the Durango scramble. I always get it with the home fries and fresh fruit. It's always amazing...well, usually. The home fries were soft and somewhat mushy, not at all seasoned and hardly crispy. I ordered a drink from the menu, called London Fog. Now, you would think that since its on the menu, the staff would know how to make it...nope. I heard the waitress ask another one on what was in it, neither of them knew and had to go back into the kitchen to ask someone in there. The worst part about this experience, the wait staff. Every single one of them seemed like they had something better to be doing while taking orders or assisting customers. At one point I watched one of the waiters take an order and literally look off and grunt instead of actually acknowledging the customer. I am pretty sure I won't be going back with such horrible attitudes of the employees. read more

Long wait. Not ideal for parties of more than 4 people. Small portions. The toast had a dab of margarine the size of a nickle applied to it. WEAK SAUCE for butter lovers like myself. There is nothing really special about the food here with one exception, the tomato cheddar soup. Get the tomato cheddar soup here and be happy! Pros Tomato Cheddar soup is some of the best I've ever had Good coffee Cons Expect a wait Service is so/so read more

I have to say the years of eating at this restaurant has not diminished my opinion one bit. The atmosphere is casual, homey, and warm. I love the location on Willamette street the best. My family and I have eaten many a meal here, dragged many a friend, and family here as well. I think what stands out to me most is their consistency over the years. The quality of the food and service hasn't gone done at all! Breakfast has to be my favorite meal here, though. I mean their pancakes, waffles, scrambles..bacon! You just can't go wrong here. The coffee and hot chocolate are on point, and you'll never have to ask for a refill. There usually isn't much of a wait. Sometimes on game weekends you'll see a crowd, but they get people through pretty quickly. I love this restaurant, and hope they always stay in business!! read more

Glenwood Restaurant - Buttermilk pancakes! - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast at Glenwood...once we located it! Seriously, this Willamette location is hidden. We were GPS'ing to get there, and as if it were invisible, we drove past it a number of times. They do display a proper sign that could be detected if it weren't also hidden behind huge trees. Once we found the place and got a taste of what they're cookin, I was happy that it wasn't more visible! Less people...better and faster service, right? Well, in theory...more on that later... Nice diverse breakfast menu, with some unique creations (16 different omelette combos!). I pondered, then ordered the Avocado Omelette and patiently awaited its arrival. Some time later, I took my first bite, and fell in love. It was insanely good! Eggs were perfectly cooked, not rubbery and salty like many places serve their omelettes. Served with some of the very tastiest breakfast potatoes I've ever launched down the ol' gullet. Standard toast and fresh fruit options on the side. I must make special mention of the raspberry jam they serve with their toast; it was so good, we asked if they sell it. Our waiter told us it's from a company call Trailblazer. We found their website. We ordered. So yummy! Hubby landed on the Verde Brunch Burrito which he devoured before I could even pillage a single bite (or even take a photo!). He said it was great, which I'm inclined to believe. Like most other Oregon joints which are open after the Noon hour, their wine list is posted via chalkboard on the wall adjacent to the door. It looked impressive, and if we weren't outta there immediately after breakfast, we would have returned for dinner. Next time. The one true dim spot in our Glenwood experience was the very slow service; slow to be greeted by your server, then served, and then revisited by the server. Coffee refills were not number one on their agenda! This place is small, and I had higher expectations of the service, but the food and general cheerfulness of the staff more than made up for it! I can't wait to go back to The Glenwood! read more

Glenwood Restaurant - My fabulous Avocado Omelette! - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

This place always centered me. Life can get pretty crazy sometimes. Life never seemed to be too crazy here. I'd drink an unlimited amount of coffee, eat my breakfast, and talk with my roomie. Glenwood mornings were some of my favorite mornings. To be at Glenwood was to be at peace for a little while. If you don't like coffee, breakfast, your roomie, or peace, you may not enjoy this place as much as I did. read more

The Glenwood, and I liked the Willamette Location better when I lived there ( sorry, less college students, you know?) is my favorite breakfast place in Eugene. Hands down. Omelets,bennie's, waffles, french toast, I liked it all. and I like all the side choices they have ( veggie sausage, yum) and I liked the espresso. Oh, and if you want to eat oatmeal, the oatmeal is really good. I know this is silly, to eat oatmeal out, but sometimes it just does the trick. My whole family likes it, too. When we go down there ( my father in law is still there), my kid says "Glenwood Mom?"and I say, yes! Oh, lunch is pretty good too, we like tomato soup and grilled cheese. Awesome comforting warm goodness. ( don't go if you're in a hurry, though, other yelpers are correct, the service can be slow, and there is often a wait). read more

Solid food, good service. Good prices - I would go back. They have a huge menu. This,

Classic American food with some interesting things you don't typically find like liver and onions and chicken piccata. Some attempts at world food like yakisoba and Italian dishes as well. Best for breakfast and lunch, but it will do to soak up some drinks earlier or to make it so everyone in a large party is able to find something. Service is spotty, better at the campus location. Probably because this location can get too sleepy. Nice servers, though. Overall, just nothing extraordinary but very classic Eugene... read more

This was a most pleasant experience, ordered ahead and was ready when we arrived. Food was hot and flavorful. Whether your local or traveling, we were staying in a hotel 15 minutes away, this is a great place for great food. The staff was friendly and so appreciative of our business. Definitely will visit them again. read more

Glenwood is a dependable choice. We like to meet here for quiet dinner on weeknights. They always have a wonderful take-out menu as well. Five days a week they have two choices each night that you can order and pick up does a meal for four for a set price. Tonight we ate in the atmosphere is nice it's quiet and I have to catch up with your friends and the food is great. Like they have a long history here and they've earned their spot read more

I can't say I am impressed with this place. It rates average to below average, and I have found it all depends on what you order. Therefore, it becomes risky to recommend it or to take guests there. They do a pretty good job on breakfast orders, but not so good beyond that. I had a salmon caesar salad, which I would not order again. It was overpriced, lacked flavor, with only small flakes of salmon. Disappointing. My friend had the Alder Street special, which is a turkey, bacon melt on rye, which again was mediocre, at best. Our waitress was "too friendly" hanging around our booth and chatting incessantly, which was intrusive and rude while we were trying to eat. Just got to say we won't be going back anytime soon. read more

I went here with my brother for lunch for the third or fourth time and as per usual so I realized that I needed to get that out there. Had fish n chips this time and they were better than Newmans read more

Always great breakfast/brunch! We come here every-time we visit Eugene. Usually a line but it goes quickly.

Try the Farmer's Breakfast Sandwich. It was excellent. Food came up quick. Staff were friendly and attentive, even to the crappier customers. read more

The 'good' first, or the 'not-so-good'? Okay then, the good. If you go in before 1-ish, you should get pretty good to good service. The lattes are tepid 95% of the time so ask right up front for hot if that is your preference. The Hollandaise sauce is sublime. Their buttermilk pancakes are, too. They do a decent job on omelettes. Request crispy on the potatoes if that is your preference. The not-so-good now. After the lunch crowd diminishes, so does the service. With a resounding thud. The caring and competent morning crew have gone home and what is left? Waiting for someone yea anyone! to acknowledge that you are waiting to be seated. We waited several minutes, in a nearly empty restaurant, to be seated. Then he took off and we were dead to him. And then the other two. The one who seated us stood at the cash register idly chatting, in no hurry to get customers checked out or us fed. Another young woman was deeply intent on putting silverware into napkins. And a third young man was terrifically busy in the back (I am being sarcastic but also honest). All ignored us. After ten minutes of being summarily ignored, we left. This has happened to us for the last couple of years. We finally stopped coming in after noon because we knew what to expect. We didn't realize that it was about 1:15 when we came in, or we would have avoided coming altogether. Perhaps the owner does such a vibrant breakfast business that the rest of the day's take, and those customers, are of not great significance? The owner has some sharp and caring morning staff. She just needs more of them to cover the entire day. read more

Been here several times over the past few weeks and enjoyed everything. However, should gravy be like a thick sauce or should it lay like a stiff glob on the biscuit? Asking for a friend. read more

I really like this place for breakfast especially. Not too fancy but much nicer than a diner with a cozy atmosphere without being cramped. Wait staff is friendly and warm. Good variety of traditional fare with a few unique choices too. A good value for what you get as well. A solid voice when you want a brunch like meal on a weekday. read more

Always always always a win no matter what you order, love love love the family dinners!

We went for lunch with some locals. Its small and crowded with a lot of tables crammed into a small space. It had a waiting line for Sunday lunch. The food was quite good. I had a pretty good chicken sandwich. Our friends ordered from the breakfast menu. You can get a good reasonable lunch or dinner here. This restaurant was barefoot friendly. read more