Man O Man... We've never tried this location, but last weekend we gave it a run. We were craving breakfast and a scramble sounded good. That is until I seen a Bleu Cheese burger and a Ninkasi on the menu and thought......"Hey, it is 1pm..." My wife went with her usual Mediterranean omlette/scramble (which they forgot to add fetta) and I pulled the trigger on a Crooked River burger with a Total Domination. The beer was only $2.75 and it was serverd with a nice chilled glass. Once I got the burger, it looked a little sad. Okay, really sad. Looks like someone got mad and just beat the hell out of it. The menu brags on it's local, excellent, wonderful, yadda yadda beef they use. It sucks. No bueno. It was served on a wheat bun, which I dont care for with burgers. The bacon was great though!! Seiously, the bacon was good....but thats it. I would've rather had bacon and beer to be honest. The whole experience was forgetable, and I will never order another burger from this place, just isn't going to happen. I wish I had more to write about, but at this point, I kinda want to put it behind me! 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

Converted Denny's or Shari's. Huge menu, perfectly fine breakfast. Nothing special, but not bad. read more

One of the best Eggs Benedict I've ever had. EVER. I wanted to get naked and roll around on the plate. It was ungodly loud but who wants to talk (or listen) when you are shoveling the food equivalent of a ray of sunshine into your face. read more

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

Great menu with a lot of resonably priced items. I couldn't decide between a short stack and the special, which was a chicken fried steak on potatoes with toast and 2 eggs for $9. The steak was so tender, no knife was needed. The gravy was thick and tasty. I got my eggs poached, which came out perfect. Service was decent and the atmosphere was pleasant. I would hope to return here for my next visit to Eugene. read more

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

The Glenwood is the best breakfast place in south Eugene, and a real treasure. The food is wonderful and many selections on the impressively diverse menu make an honest attempt at keeping patrons healthy enough to return...which, of course, most do, especially since the prices are quite reasonable compared with the local competition. Of course, if you do rationalize the chicken-fried steak, you won't regret it. Better get some gravy, as long as you're rationalizing...it's good stuff, especially poured over the home fries...ack! Thud. Seriously - I enjoy the Glenwood's grub. Can you tell? Downsides? The waitstaff manager has been there for many years, and clearly no longer likes her job. She is negative, surly, and occasionally downright rude - and what's worse, she waits a few tables, "greeting" customers with a scowl. God help you if you should ask a question about the menu or fail to bark out your order at her command - don't be surprised if she stomps away from your table like a petulant child. Fortunately, the rest of the staff is friendly and helpful, and some occasionally apologize for their boss's rudeness. The parking lot is very poorly designed, and will cost you a trip to the body shop if you're foolish enough to park there on an icy day. Also, the Glenwood is a very long wait at peak breakfast times - but you know what they say: Good things come to those who wait. A solid four stars but for the mean-spirited lady in charge. Update (August, 2012): I'm taking off a star and changing my yes to a maybe. The food was much less satisfying than in past visits, and our server, a scowling woman who clearly doesn't like waiting tables, gave an indignant huff each and every time we asked for anything -- which was only twice, because she made a science of avoiding eye contact and staying out of sight. At no point did she ask how our food was...probably smart on her part, because the food was not good. When you burn both the toast and the eggs, you fail. The potatoes were still good, but the rest of the food and service sucked ass. read more

I have been frequenting the Glenwood Cafe intermittently for decades. Actually first went to the Glenwood when it was in Glenwood. That was a very long ago. This morning I was craving a great breakfast. And after searching for a new venue to try decided to return to an old favorite ... The Glenwood. Sadly it was a mediocre choice. The food was not bad... but it was nothing to get excited about either. Not like I would have raved about in days gone by. Kinda knew what I was going to have going in. Eggs Benidict with Salmon and a side of Home Fries. When the plate arrived I knew instantly that quality had slipped. The presentation on the plate was lacking and the Home Fries looked like they had been bought as Frozen and then barely grilled, they looked soggy. The Holledase sauce lacked the crisp tang of a well made Holledase and was for the most part just a boring yellow covering (hiding ?) the poched eggs. The salmon was bland and obviously a very cheep species that lacks flavor. No discernable spices used in prep. Coffee was very good... but it is 2.25 for a small mug w/no refills unless you have purchased food. Wait staff was adequate but not notable. Was surprised how long it took to get that first Cup of Joe although requested nearly at the time of being seated. Getting that first refill took effort on my part. It is with a heavy heart that I post this far from stellar review. I will look much harder in South Eugene to find a Great Breakfast. The Glenwood has lost it's soul read more

The food is O.K., but don't look too closely at the walls or up high where someone may have to reach or raise an arm to dust or something. This place is a hole in the wall. So much of what makes Eugene, well "unique?." What people have settled for is just sad. Imagine what the kitchen looks like. read more

I love the Glenwood! I worked here years ago and would eat breakfast, lunch and buy dinner for when I got home! Love Love Love! They're open 23 hours a day lol It's on campus so you have to be open to chaos, your local crazy and a drunk or two...but the food is amazing! All the coffee drinks are good too The staff was always amazing. Go upstairs for a quiet and cozy table for one, eat and study or read...it's great. read more

Breakfast gets a three, but the dinners always seem to taste the same no matter what you order. I mean that a pasta dish might as well be a meat dish to me etc. I end up going here because of someone I know who thinks it's the best place in the world. I usually end up ordering off the side dish menu and thinking about where I really wish I was for dinner. read more

This place rocks, great food and you get a lot for what you pay for. Look out for the coupons that give you a buy one get one free on certain days. Breakfast is awesome...you will not be disappointed! read more

Our waitress Haile was thicc af She be gettin it with that chicken fried steak all day and all night. Even when this place is closed you can roll through the back and get the hot breaded chicken you desire and nobody is gonna judge you for scarfing it down like some sort of raptor hybrid either. Come and get it daddy. read more

I had one of the worst dining experiences in my life here. I brought the wife and 2 kids one morning and we just eventually walked out scratching our heads. We couldn't even get coffee. I think the waitress might have been new and "in the weeds" so to speak. The service in restaurants is generally bad in Eugene. It is often unprofessional college kids. The Glenwood is good for breakfast. It is comfort food that is reasonably priced. The diner menu is pretty basic comfort food that isn't too special but is reasonably priced last time I was there (which was years ago for dinner). They also have a dinner-to-go that is $14 and serves a family of 4. You can check it on the website every day and order from there if you like it. It is sometimes surprisingly good and very inexpensive. read more

DLW and I don't go out for breakfast that often, but found that the Glenwood offers pretty okay options. we tried it recently for dinner when DLW had a burger jones, and it was hit and miss. First we should have requested medium or medium rare, assuming they would even cook it that way. Our burgers were cooked through, and while mine still had a good amount of juice left in it, hers was dry as the Kalahari. Toppings were pretty generous and flavorful, which helped a bit. Onion rings looked homemade and were nicely crisp. I really wanted the sweet potato fries, but they were out, so I settled for regular fries, which were at least decent. Portions were generous without being ridiculous. They are understaffed, as most Eugene restaurants are, but service was okay. The location on Willamette isn't as cozy as the one by campus, but you don't have to wait for a table most of the time, and won't encounter drunken college kids either. A decent option for diner food. read more

This place has one of the best breakfasts in town. The food is cheap, well made, consistent, and there is always enough to fill you up with must of the dishes being enough for two people. The specials seem to rotate between chicken fried stake with potatoes and eggs benedict with toast and potatoes. The lunch and dinner menus have a great deal of variety and most everything is very good with my favorite being the Yakisoba noodles. The servers are nice but slow (like most of Eugene's restaurants). I have only had one mistake here ever from the server and it was quickly corrected. The wait for breakfast can be very long on Saturday and Sunday mornings (sometimes up to 30 mins). The wait for lunch and dinner ranges from being seated right away and 5 minuets. read more

My husband and son say disgusting. They got pancakes and eggs. How do you make that taste bad? Not sure, but the Glenwood did. We'll stick to our normal place from now on. I ordered the hazelnut French toast and their biscuits and gravey. Their French toast was good. Not great. But it was good. The biscuits and gravy though, not good. Sticking to our normal spot for that as well. Our service for a busy Sunday was okay. My son's water glass was empty for about ten minutes, a different waitress came to get a condiment from our table. I pointed out the empty glass and our waitress was right there to fill it. So-so service. I wouldn't call it bad. I think it's so busy because the people in south Eugene don't have very many breakfast options. read more

I love the Glenwood. I have never had a dish there that I didn't care for. The staff are wonderful and the desserts are amazing. I recommend any salad (my favorite is the chef salad with balsalmic vinaigrette). Actually I don't believe there is anything I wouldn't recommend. Their breakfasts are hearty and well prepared with quality ingredients as well. read more

After several previous visits we went out of our way to eat here on our way through town. Expectations are a set up for disappointment, and I had forgotten that. Over all, food and service were just OK. The tomato soup tasted great but wasn't hot. A panino had good ingredients but was on a bun. They must not have a panini press. Pasta Genovese was very good. No problems with that one. The apple pie, served cold, was like ordinary store pie. I'd be surprised if it was made in house. Our bill came to $27.85 not including tip. read more

I've heard really good things about this place but I found the food a little underwhelming. And the waitress that day was a bit off putting, I hope she was just having a bad day but she ignored us for about 10 minutes and when she did show up there was no apology or acknowledgement. She showed up again right at the end of the meal acting all friendly and helpful but it felt like she was just worried about her tip. read more

It's not that their menu is supposed to be fancy, it IS supposed to be a diner.... but with a twist. Most of their products are natural. Many are local (grizzlies organic granolas, nancy's yogurt). They offer things like real maple syrup, organic salad greens, and the like. Their burgers and sandwiches are hearty and come with some uncommon ingredients, and take names from local landmarks. I have ALWAYS had great customer service here. I've never had to wait at this location, and the food has ALWAYS been great. I would definitely recommend it to people coming from out of town, and wanting a taste of eugene. Most recent favorite menu item: artichoke omelette. If you love artichokes like me, you'll absolutely love this. read more

I love the Glenwood. My husband and I like the Willamette location simply because of the parking and service. The Alder location has a better atmosphere but it's always packed and hard to find parking near campus. The winning dish is always their tomato basil soup. Simply fantastic and I am not a fan of tomato soup in general. While this place is mostly known for breakfast/brunch, dinners are outstanding. Glenwood is also a great place for a large group. It's our first choice when we have family in from out of town. read more

This is my second time! Love it great portions great staff interaction! Food outstanding! read more

Glenwood Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Great local spot! Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner! The tomato cheese soup is comfort food at it's best. The chicken marsala is tasty and love the fresh veggies and salad served with every dish. Nothing fancy, just good tasty American fare. Good service and prices too! read more

Amazing food & service always! I've never been disappointed. Highly recommend the Glenwood Restaurant. Fresh, well prepared food. Great menu & well priced. Go & enjoy what myself & others have found to be a good place to chow :) read more

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Favorite breakfast spot in Eugene. A few favorite meals are the country poach (biscuits and gravy with poached eggs), the pancake sampler, and the eggs benedict with smoked salmon. It's never easy to pick between the three but I never regret my choice. I've only ever been here for breakfast (which usually happens around 1pm and they're still serving it!) but their lunch and dinner menu is HUGE. I usually only go here with one or two people since the group wait time can be pretty lengthy on weekends. This location is pretty limited for large group seating since it's mostly aisle seating and booths. But it is definitely worth the wait for decent prices on large portions. read more

Glenwood Restaurant - country poach (biscuit with poached eggs covered in their sausage gravy) with a side of extra crispy bacon - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We have since been back and both had burgers.... after trying many local burgers I would have to say they have the BEST burger in town. read more

This restaurant came recommended for breakfast and didn't disappoint. Fairly quick seating on a Sunday morning. Specials were great. Food was good and plentiful and service was outstanding. Thanks for a great experience read more

I've been here 3 times with mixed experiences. The first time the experience was divine. Food was outstanding as was the service.. The second time was good but not excellent in any way. Today we ordered the dinner takeout special. $15 for a fancy sounding vegetarian rice and beans casserole. I was personally excited and hopeful but in the end... We could not eat it. It was dry very dry .. not at all enjoyable. read more

Glenwood Restaurant - Walnut salad with cheddar tomato soup and pumpernickel rolls. - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Not living up to your reputation just makes you a sad shadow of your former self. We got there early enough on a Saturday morning to not have to wait in line - this seemed to portend a great start, but alas...The cottage fries were both soggy (suggesting they were boiled) and undercooked, if that is possible. Though on one party's plate there was some char on the fries - not in a good way. We didn't think it possible to screw up huevos rancheros, but we were wrong. The Durango Scramble tasted good but looked gray and flat (the opposite of Durango - I grew up there so maybe my expectations were too high?). And the coffee? With so many good beaneries the Glenwood seems to have settled for Folgers made with a little extra water. The price was right though. We will just be heading over to Off The Waffle from now on - sorry Glenwood, you just lost your mojo. read more

Went into this great little place and was immediately greeted and sat by a lovely person, I think their name was Alissa(I am terrible with names at first). they sat us and got us waters right away and then went off to get our drinks ready. They had handheld POS, to get our orders into the kitchen quickly. when the food came out, it was nice and hot with plenty for us to share. Actually had to take some home, which we had for dinner with the salads. Everything about this place was great and the menu has a load of other items on it, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, from eggs & Bacon, Omelets(10 to pick from), Burgers, Salads and much more. it was delightful and we can't wait to go back. If you are not dining here, you are just being mean to yourself! read more

I actually prefer the Glenwood by campus, but since it's not listed and they serve all the same food, I'll park my review here. Have the biscuits and gravy! I've never ordered lunch at the Glenwood, why would I when I can order B & G? Decent coffee, nice outdoor patio (if you eat at the campus location which is an old converted house - typical Eugene), and darn good biscuits and gravy. A good place to take your folks for breakfast when they're in town. read more

I am a big-time breakfast guy and I really liked The Glenwood. So much so that I will be going back tomorrow. I was told about it by the girl working the rental car counter at the airport. I had the Joe's Special and loved it. I had excellent service and am looking forward to going back tomorrow. Very good value for the money, good service, a really great breakfast menu, and good food! read more

Came on a Saturday for breakfast, it was Busy.. Must be good! Had to wait 15-20 min but food came fast and it was Delicious!! Lot of choices, everything seems very fresh too. Mine came with a whole quarter of fresh pineapple! Waiter was nice, older guy at the front look a little frazzled and grumpy though. Don't listen to the negative comments, must try for yourself! read more

Dinner tonight at Glenwood was very good. A year ago I said they needed to clean-up and update. THEY DID! Nice new look and still the great Glenwood food. THANKS! read more

We thought we would try a new place for Sunday breakfast. We won't be going back. Small, noisy, cluttered. Food wasn't good. Pancakes were undercooked. Wait staff looked in-kept. It's probably a hit with the locals, but I will not travel across town to eat here again. read more

Glenwood is a nice restaurant. The food and staff are really good. They definitely get busy on the weekend for breakfast and brunch. But it's worth a 10 minutes wait. Some of the seating can be a little crowded, especially for those sitting near the cash register or the doors. read more

Excellent breakfast and super fast service. It was a busy Saturday morning, but we were waited on promptly and our food was out very quickly. The food was excellent as was the coffee. Our waiter was very friendly. read more

This is the only place I will go to if I want a good satisfying breakfast. I've only ever had breakfast here: French toast, waffles, and omelettes, so I don't know too much about their other food.They have a nice selection of options on their menu for both breakfast and lunch. Everything is fairly priced and the portions are really filling. Glenwood by far beats IHOP and Denny's. However, both locations seem to be cramped. It's not a big deal, but it makes it hard if it's full and you're wanting to have a decent conversation with the person in front of you. Not too sure why but the staff tends to be a tad unfriendly and there's been different occasions when I've had to ask for refills because nobody comes to check on us. Other than that great food at a great price! read more