Best chicken nachos I've ever had--loaded, crispy - excellent. The Old Fashioneds? Smooth and…read moredidn't break the bank. The vibe here is relaxed and fun, and the music was on point--great picks without being too loud. I'll 100% be here again next time I'm around.

August 13, 2025: My wife and I had been on the road all day, got a hotel in Cottage Grove, and…read morebegan browsing for food. We just needed "something to eat", so we settled on The Grove. The outside and even the front entry give the vibe of a "hole in the wall" so we were prepared to simply fill our stomachs, especially since we arrived "after the grill was closed" which in this case simply meant that the head cook had left. But a very, very pleasant hostess assured us everything on the menu was still up for grabs. We sat down in the front cafe, which has that feeling of a place that's been around since the 1970's and only occasionally renovated. Given my fifty years of restaurant experience, I was still in the mindset of being content just to have something to eat, so long as it was edible. My wife and I both were blown away. I forget what she had but it was "the best one she had ever had", and my barbeque sandwich was absolutely delicious. The crinkle-cut fries were hot, just crispy enough. Our expectations were exceeded by a mile, and it wiped away any preconceived notions I may have had by looking at the restaurant's physical presence. Our hostess, name forgotten but I hope she remembers being on duty on Wednesday the 13th and making our night, was always smiling, always gracious; and despite her having to attend to the back of the restaurant where the bar was located, she never left us hanging. The icing on the cake was the price! A comparable BBQ-and-fries anywhere in my hometown of Redmond, OR, is easily 17 bucks these days. My meal at The Grove was $12.99, a solid four dollars less expensive and yet still superb, everything I like in a BBQ sandwich and fries. Obviously I cannot speak to the daytime staff, or the barroom experience, but my wife and I left extremely happy and satisfied, and if we ever pass through Cottage Grove again, The Grove will be our first choice for grabbing a meal.

Just moved to town just a little over a month ago and decided to check this place out…read more First off the owner Bart is a real kind and down to earth fella. Really nails that small town vibe. One of the Bartenders, Jennifer is a real sweet gal and she works hard to make sure everyone is taken care of. I wasn't planning to eat but the feller sitting next to me ordered a good looking burger, but I was feeling chicken so I tried the blackened chicken sandwich and by golly it was sure fantastic. The tater tots are seasoned up real well and the chicken was full of flavor, layered with bacon. The bar itself is clean, well organized, with plenty of space. The stage hosted a man with a guitar that evening and he put on quite a show. Dart board upstairs is a fine addition . This is a smaller town watering hole done right. A great place to wind down after a long work week.

I enjoy the ambiance from the minute I enter; friendly staff, locals, etc. Cottage Grove only…read morehave a couple of 'restaurants ' not fast food, drive thru, nor another Mexican food joint. It's a legit meet up with friends, take a date venue. The menu and specials are always a thought out treat. Myself I look for a seat at the bar and order my usual Pork belly tacos, Prime Rib on Fridays or one of the fresh salads. I'm an early diner therefore, I haven't stayed long enough to listen to any of the live music. 5 stars

If you want to find that hidden gem of a restaurant, ask the locals. Coast Fork Brewing and Feed is…read moreone of those gems. The first challenge was to decide what to ordered for lunch. I was torn between one of the two pastrami sandwiches or the Pub Sub. I asked the person behind the counter and was told that they were all good choices. I picked the Pub Sub which came with crispy baked chips, along with a mug of the house Root Beer. The root beer was delicious and the Pub Sub was off the charts good. The half of the sandwich that I took home, was so good that it was delicious after riding around in the back of my car for several hours. I hope to get back to Cottage Grove so I can ordered at least three more items off the menu.

Awesome little place. Good homemade quality food! Had to take my wife when we came through.read more

Amazing food- I always bring friends here. My favs are the club sandwich and onion rings- as well…read moreas quinoa cakes which are so unique. Great prices, fast for take out.

I make lots of trips up to Oregon from California and this is one of my favorite stops on road…read moretrips. Beyond the fact that Cottage Grove's downtown is historic and rich with movie-making history, this little cafe is great. Friendly service and delicious food. I've tried several menu items and never been disappointed. Great atmosphere and delicious coffees and teas also. Definitely will return again and again.

This is my kind of tavern; clean, good drinks, great prices, karaoke on Friday and Mondays!…read more Daily dinner specials makes this place awesome. Why? Where else can you get a meal for $10?! Come here now - no regrets.

Great place for a drink and a bite with friends. They have a limited food menu with nightly…read morespecials. Very friendly atmosphere where they go out of thier way to make you feel welcome.

This place is a sure gem!!…read more I just moved to the area and was in need of some comfort food after all the unpacking and putting things together. A classic "greasy spoon" place was a sure ticket. The vintage inn has absolutely phenomenal service by the hostess and waitress. The coffee was both good and strong, the pancakes were super fluffy with the whipped butter (not the little plastic brick), the sausage and eggs were par for the course but the syrup was served warm! After all that, the diner itself is well lit, clean, and comfortable. Only thing missing is the claw machine you usually see in places like this. I will be returning several times! Hopefully try the country fried steak next.

With long standing residence in Cottage Grove. Open since 1977 This establishmint is a staple in…read morethis community. With April being a faithful and loyal employeee for 36 years. And with her the staff on floor Lisa. Kyleigh... and chefs on point preparing mush delicious foods with fast serving times... Juan and Austin.. Show some love local and support this pie slinging palace... the peach ala mode is delightful. Also sporting strawberry BANANNA crème and chocolate cream. Lemon. Merrange.... Be sure to tip your waitress well and tell give a hats off and a smile to these long serving citizens....

I loved this place. We met up with some friends here and had the place almost to ourselves. The…read morebartender was great and attentive. The lighting is pretty dark. The drinks were so good there was not one drink we got that we did not love. Lots of cute decor. Tons of seating. The pool table was free to use which was nice. There is a lot of street parking and parking lot in the front on the bar. Would come back for sure.Great service!

Gotta love a good Tiki Bar!…read more We had an hour to kill before an appointment so we Yelped unique bars in the area and found The Monkey's Paw in Springfield. The profile looked pretty cool so we decided to go there for a drink. Once inside, it was pretty dark which is typical for a Tiki Bar. The decor was very good and there was a lot of it around. My fave was the mermaid skeleton above our seats. The drinks options were plentiful and they even had jello shots for a bargain price (we had a few of these for good measure!). I had The Monkey's Paw classic drink and another in our party had The Invisible Man drink. Each was lovingly prepared by the bartender who was super cool with the prep and conversations we had with him. I loved walking around and looking at all the decor on the walls and ceiling. There's a lot to see. There's even a door that leads to a courtyard with several food trucks ready to serve you. There is a stage near the entrance for bands and a small dance floor. I would love to return one evening to check out the atmosphere and do a little boogeying! Give this place a try. It's a well done Tiki Bar and one of the better ones I've been to.

We saw the building driving by while on vacation in the area and were under the impression it was a…read morecafe/gift shop, but walking in we realized it was a sit down restaurant. The gentleman at the front was a bit rude when we explained why we weren't interested in sitting down as we thought it was a gift shop and we were going to browse across the street at the McKenzie General Store instead. We didn't try any of the food, but customer service wasn't the best making it awkward when it was an honest mistake...

Bleu Pool Bacon Mushroom Burger Best burger I've ever had!…read more Cooked to perfection! Family had the brisket burgers and it melted in your mouth. A must try!

Must try place. Service was great and food was amazing. Perfect stop if traveling through the…read morecascades.

Did not expect to find such a great brewpub in this tiny town. They had three beers on cask plus…read moreabout six others on tap. I liked the English IPA and coffee stout the best. The food was outstanding. I had the Rueben sandwich and it was one of the best I've had. The sweet potato fries were perfectly seasoned and not greasy. Bartenders were great. You order everything at the bar. They will bring your food to your table. There are picnic tables outside and lots of tables inside. Definitely a gem!