Reality Kitchen Bakery &amp; Cafe

Sweet Life, to me, is like coming home…read more While growing up, we'd come here after pretty much anything positive to celebrate. Then, for years it was one of two places I both wanted to go to and take people to experience each time I visited. Now that I live here again, I strangely only get delivery. However, even saying the name brings on a childish grin (and possibly happy tears) to my eyes! It doesn't hurt that their key lime tart is my favorite dessert not called sorbet of all time. Oh, yes, they also have sorbet, and while it isn't on Wanderlust's level, I don't care. They execute every single thing with a level of precision and care that you just don't see often, and somehow do it in a way that feels welcoming! Thank you, Sweet Life, thank you.

Can't believe this is a patisserie in the States. They have so many beautiful and delicate sweets…read morethat could totally be seen in a patisserie in Tokyo or Hong Kong. I got the tiramisu and two pieces of chocolate. The tiramisu was a bit different from the ones made with ladyfingers. I think this one was made with chiffon cake instead, so the texture was a little bit dry for my liking. The flavor was good though, more on the chocolate side. I liked the earl grey chocolate, but man, I couldn't stand the little yellow dots on it. They reminded me of those little eggs from some insect that lays eggs on your clothes in the summer. The earl grey filling was nice, smooth and citrusy. The passionfruit chocolate was really cute, kinda had the look of a quail egg shell. The filling was a bit more sour compared to the earl grey one. But in general both chocolates were quite similar. My partner had the zucchini pound cake, and he loved it a lot. I don't know much about Eugene, as we were just passing through on our road trip, but I'd definitely recommend people come here when they visit Eugene.

Lemon poppy seed Dome and white chocolate, birthday cake bites

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Slice of the London Fog Cake Slice of Chai Spice Cheesecake Pistachio Raspberry Rose Cake

Horai

4.9(27 reviews)

2.2 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!

Saturday Market was the first time I ran into this bakery. I was most pleasantly discover they were…read moreactually a café, too. Service by Emma was attentive and friendly, with sage advice about options. Ordered the same honey challah bread from the weekend, but sliced and toasted with butter. $10/loaf Amazing butter. Decided to add salt and cracked pepper and then I discovered they had an awesome hot sauce. Added a few drops of that, too, and it is very good toast. Decided to pick up some additional mini challah loaves $6 to freeze and take back for family's Christmas. Also ordered the maple syrup winter squash cinnamon roll $8. It was heated and delicious. Could not leave without trying the chocolate chip cookies just $2. I was persuaded by MR two are better than one and now I have one for the road. For a drink decided to try one of the J-Teas they serve. Just guess which one.

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Outdoor seating

Noisette Pastry Kitchen

4.3(258 reviews)

1.9 mi

Roasted leg of lamb sandwich with arugula and sun-dried tomatoes on toasted sourdough is some kind…read moreof deliciousness for lunch on a sunny day with a side of Topochico and espresso for an espresso tonic in the sun. Thanks to Dillon who sliced the baguette for me to take home. Always love the ambience of the flowers looking so casually gorgeous and the happy plants thriving in their spaces. Picked up three different cookies as a quick thank you for the professional staff team over at Pacific Photo for helping with some urgent business yesterday.

I found this place on Yelp, which seemed promising, but we had a mediocre experience…read more The place was slammed on a Sunday and the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed. Chairs and stools are metal/wood - does not appear to be a cafe you spend a long time relaxing. We grabbed 3 pastries/baked goods. The tomato galette was tasty, but very watery in the middle. Our hand pie was very cold in the center, but we suffered through it. The little almond brown butter cake thing was great. I would go early on a weekday if ever again.

Just the decor but I love the fresh persimmons and pinecones being used

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Palace Bakery

4.2(63 reviews)

2.0 mi

Wow! I've been hearing about this place for a while and finally made it here one morning on my day…read moreoff. This is where I see a lot of local residents and long timers. This is where I would love to be! My daughter has been here a few times and sh told me that this place makes the kouign amann pastry. Unfortunately the day we went, they didn't have any so I opted for a latte and the pumpkin cookie and my daughter had the london fog and the cannoli. We sat in a corner, enjoyed our drinks, pastries and conversations. I also enjoyed the background music playing. It was old 80's to 90's country that brought back good memories. lol Overall, I can see why this place is a favorite. The coffee is delicious. I love how this is a family owned business and they roast their own beans! The interactions I see with their customers and pets is what makes a good place to support.

Palace Bakery (now known as Palace Coffee Roasters) is has been around Eugene for decades, but I've…read morenever actually been here until recently. When I was growing up we didn't really visit bakeries, I don't drink coffee, and my mom was a black coffee only sort of person, so not really much need. Whilst visiting Saturday Market I stopped in with my tired, grumpy toddler to get her a hot chocolate. I got myself one too, and it was excellent. The whipped cream especially was nice; I am positive it's made from heavy whipping cream and it was so yummy I just wanted to eat some whipped cream. I know my kiddo enjoyed hers, especially if the state of her face and clothes was any indication. I've had a lot of hot chocolate, including from Mindy's in Chicago which many like to claim as the best (it's good, but honestly a bit too thick for me), but I think Palace may have the best. The secret is that they use ganache for their hot chocolate. It's the ganache that they sell in the shop, so it's easy to acquire. The staff member mentioned that she likes to dip strawberries in it, and she said they keep it in the fridge and it stays good for a while. I'm not sure I'll pick some up this time since we're heading into the warm weather months, but we'll be getting some (or having my sister send some) as we move into autumn for sure. I will say that if you get hot chocolate you will need to check work--TWICE I asked for whipped cream, at two different visits, and they didn't put any on (though they left space for it, so either fill it with chocolate or add the cream please). I was planning to get a maple bar here, but when I saw them changed my mind--they didn't look particularly appetizing. They had several other pastries though so it was an easy swap out for a kouign amann, my favorite pastry, and a marionberry strudel. Both were great. The marionberry strudel was particularly special since marionberries are more tart blackberry variant native to Marion County, Oregon; marionberries are rarely found outside Oregon, and if so not much beyond the border states. It was overflowing with marionberry and hit the spot, and my little one was a fan too. There was a good amount of seating, too, spread across two rooms. There's an entrance both from the Park Street side and Pearl; on the west side you'll get to see the bakers hard at work. They had some huge breakfast burritos that looked really good, but since I wasn't heading home immediately we took a pass on them--this time. Parking is street only, though it's not unlikely that you'll find parking on Pearl, Broadway, Oak, or Park.

Pecan Scone and the Apple Fritter

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Lemon Poppy Scones

Hideaway Bakery

3.9(345 reviews)

4.0 mi

For her birthday, I wanted to treat my daughter to her favorite chocolate cake which is from…read moreHideaway Bakery. We were going to have lunch, & decided on the BLTE sandwich. Delicious! Perfectly toasted sourdough bread with the scrambled eggs done just right. All around just perfect! ...both of us gave it thumbs up. As for the cake- decadent as expected. Also the young lady who took our order was absolutely great! She even found candles (since I forgot to bring any). I forgot her name but a big thank you to her.)

Overall, a great little spot. The bread was outstanding--a light sweetness, very soft interior, and…read morea nice crunchy exterior. The breakfast hash was tasty, though the eggs were overdone. It had a nice outdoor seating area with an ample mix of sun and shade.

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Pinch of Salt Bakery

4.9(14 reviews)

1.3 mi

Wow, how can a small food truck offer such big punches of delicious desserts?! Their thumbprint…read morecookies? Deliciously buttery with sweet sweet jam. Their cream puffs? Get out of here! And, OMG, their s'mores cookie?! THEIR S'MORES COOKIE! Just stop. This may be a bold thing I am about to say here, but I think they make the best macarons in town. The flavour profiles are some of the most unique flavours I have ever seen packed into a cookie. This dessert truck is small but mighty. Can't recommend this place enough for everyone with a sweet tooth.

Great cart with a fun selection of foods! Burgers, sandwiches with amazing desserts…read more I got a test burger; peanut butter, bacon, egg, omg it was perfectly balanced and delicious.

Brookie

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Brookie

Saverio's bakery

4.9(23 reviews)

4.2 mi

The bread is wonderful and made with several varieties of local flour from the Camas Mill. I love…read morethe Kalamata Levain, the regular Levain, and the New York rye for open faced sandwiches, canapés, & Rueben's, the baguettes for dips and hors d'ouvres. Love the chocolate croissants available on Saturdays. This local bakery is a real gem. The Levain is fermented over five days, naturally risen, and somehow my Celiac friend can eat it.

I've bought bread here a few times. It's the best and the owner is so kind. Last time I was in…read morethey had expanded their offerings of some pastries. Love helping small businesses in our community thrive.

3 croissants, 3 chocolate croissants and a white levain French bread

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Southpine Bakery

4.6(179 reviews)

3.1 mi

Delicious food. Friendly and fast service. Parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Clean bathroom…read more Just perfect!

I stopped in here this morning after getting blood drawn next door. I had been fasting so I was…read morehungry and I'd been wanting to try this place for a while. It is so cute and lovely! It was super busy when I visited around 9:45am on a Monday, so you know they're good. I was greeted immediately and placed my order quickly. The girl working the register was super helpful and friendly. I wanted to try the seasonal banana bread cold brew, but I can't have caffeinated drinks so I asked if it could be made decaf. She said she can do it as a decaf latte instead and I agreed. It is SO good! It's sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. You can taste banana and cinnamon, perfectly balanced. I was worried the banana flavor would be fake tasting but it's not, it tastes like real bananas. I also got the Sasquatch sushi because I had to know what it was and it was amazing. It's a pbj with banana, in sushi form! It's such a cool idea and tasted fantastic. My partner was also super entertained by it and he loved it too. I got the Sunbreak breakfast sandwich and it was delicious. Everything I had here today was fantastic! I love this little cafe and will absolutely be back. I already recommended them to two of my friends as well. Go here, you won't regret it!

By the time I left the tables were full.

Pineapple upside down cake

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Latte

Metropol Bakery

3.8(141 reviews)

3.1 mi

The Cakes are divine. I have never tasted Fruit Covered Cheesecake as good as this and the service…read moreis so good! Today I had a young lady, 19 years old helping me and she was just so friendly and nice.

Hands down the best bakery in Eugene! The cinnamon guys are a perfect answer to the cinnamon roll…read morethat is too heavy for me. My husband gets the best claw every time! Their scones are also perfect! I'm always so tempted by the cakes in the case, I'll have to try them next time. The service is slow but so what! They are very friendly.

Interior

Bear claw and cinnamon guy.

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Barry's Espresso Bakery & Deli

4.5(215 reviews)

3.3 mi

wow, this place should be on everyone's radar. the parking…read morelot was close to full at lunchtime on a tuesday which should tell you how popular it is. i got the order to go for three of us: two blts and one club sandwich. i had asked that one be marked without cream cheese and that's how it was when taken out of the bag. service was great-super friendly! and the sandwiches are A-MAZ-ING! super flavor and the whole sandwich is so big that you can totally get two meals out of a whole sandwich unless you're super hungry. now that i know about barry's, when i'm back in town, i'll be making sure to stop by if not for a sandwich, then a baked good.

Great breakfast spot with good coffee and quick service! There are plenty of tables but it gets…read morequite busy.

Pastrami, Roast Beef on Swiss and Rye.

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Breakfast

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Justin H.

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8 years ago

Best pastries, coffee, and people! Definitely try this place for breakfast or lunch and support these supporters! They give occupational learning opportunities to developmentally disadvantaged folks. read more

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9 years ago

I wouldn't touch this place with a ten foot poll after the stories I've heard from former employees. Eat at your own risk...

Layla M.

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2 years ago

Hello there! Here are our current food and beverage menus as well as our current hours. Come on by!

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wow, this place should be on everyone's radar. the parking…read morelot was close to full at lunchtime on a tuesday which should tell you how popular it is. i got the order to go for three of us: two blts and one club sandwich. i had asked that one be marked without cream cheese and that's how it was when taken out of the bag. service was great-super friendly! and the sandwiches are A-MAZ-ING! super flavor and the whole sandwich is so big that you can totally get two meals out of a whole sandwich unless you're super hungry. now that i know about barry's, when i'm back in town, i'll be making sure to stop by if not for a sandwich, then a baked good.

Great breakfast spot with good coffee and quick service! There are plenty of tables but it gets…read morequite busy.

Abilities Diner and Bakery

4.6

(88 reviews)

I went here for breakfast with a friend yesterday and it was fantastic! We sat down immediately and…read moreour waitress came over a minute later. She brought us the menus and some water. We took our time with the menu as there were so many delicious-looking options. We ended up splitting two dishes so we could both have some variety. We did the French toast with a berry compote and ricotta topping and the veggie omelette with hash browns and toast. Every single thing was so good! The eggs were cooked well, the hash browns were crispy, and the French toast was perfectly made. The ricotta and berry compote was also fantastic. We were absolutely stuffed and could not be happier. The bill was also much lower than we expected, so the food is pretty affordable compared to other diners in town. I think they moved into this space recently as I remember another restaurant being here before. That restaurant was much more territorial with their parking spots and had signs everywhere telling people not to park there if they weren't customers, but those signs are gone now which is nice. Everyone here was super friendly and lovely. I love the mission of this restaurant and will definitely be back to continue supporting them in the future!

This was our third visit, and unfortunately every single time our order has been wrong. We tried to…read moregive this place multiple chances because the food itself has potential, but today was the final straw. My eggs were undercooked, and a very simple request, just adding cheese and salsa to scrambled eggs, still wasn't done correctly. The dish honestly came out inedible. What's most frustrating is the lack of communication and consistency. I really wanted to love and recommend this place, but after three disappointing experiences, I'd rather pay more somewhere else and actually receive what I ordered with decent service. To make matters worse, both my husband and I have had stomach issues all day after eating here. Very disappointing experience overall.

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I was surprised by how huge the interior of the cafe was, compared to the exterior. It was a well…read moreput together space. Food and drink were great, but the prices of the food were a bit high for the portion size. Except for my friend's chicken sandwich, which was enormous, and looked amazing. Random little thing I noticed was the nice china plates all the food came on, it was a nice touch.

What an unexpected experience in Springfield. This cafe provides, in the best sense, some…read morewonderful big city food and vibe. The homemade cinnamon roll was eye rollingly indulgent. The breakfast sandwiches are creative and packed with interesting ingredients. Best of all, Nami (sp?) was so helpful and genuine. Truly, an exceptional breakfast. A little expensive but worth it.

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Stopped in the other night after we floated the river. We…read moreused to dine here all of the time back when we lived in the area. We don't live close so it has been years since we have stopped in, and cooking after a float didn't sound up my alley. I didn't really have to thumb through the menu, I already had my heart set on the Impala burger. It was always one of my go to's. You can't go wrong with the pineapple ring, the bbq teriyaki sauce, and the pickle slices. I had onion rings subbed instead of fries, which are always good here as well. We also had a strawberry shake. They make one of the best shakes in town. I wish we lived closer....or not, because I would not eat at home. Haha I just love the nostalgia of this place. The decor, the option for the car hop, or dine in. The service was fast, and great. Hope to get out in Springfield to eat here again soon. We missed eating here.

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Tasty, healthy food. Ran by a positive- no bad days type owner who will take the time to talk to…read moreyou every visit. Everyone who I have asked to try it has continued to praise the food. Personally i went everyday after the gym for my treat.

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Sweetest lady making delicious crepes ! We loved the prosciutto spinach and chèvre wowzers ! Yum…read more &. Also the delicious maple bacon yummmmmmm. It's a food truck in prime location come get a crepe!

Delicious crepes! Savory, sweet, simple…read more It is a one-person food truck, so you have the usual advantages and disadvantages though I think Crepes! is worth it.

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I still makes it a point to go here wheni can even though I've moved. This is one of Eugene's…read morehidden secrets. Family owned and operated for two generations. The owners personally take care of their customers. They have pride in what they do and it has always been very apparent. The service is spectacular. I'm pretty sure they have the same busser that they had 15 years ago. The food is excellent diner style food that is always cooked well. You get your eggs cooked correctly. Everything is always so good. THE PORTIONS! Holy cow. I challenge you to eat a whole order of homemade biscuits and gravy. No but seriously you should order a 1/2 order. Their giant breakfast burrito is a challenge too. The pancakes are so good but you can only eat one. Good honest food that will be enough to fill anyone and still have a to go box.

I had high hopes for GJs in Eugene, but unfortunately left very disappointed…read more The restaurant itself is clean, inviting, and decorated with University of Oregon Ducks memorabilia, creating a fun atmosphere. We were greeted promptly by a tall gentleman, who I believe may have been the manager. He welcomed us, let us choose our own table, and took our drink order right away. Unfortunately, that's where the positive experience ended. After waiting about 15 minutes without anyone coming to take our food order, we finally had to ask the busser to find someone to help us. The restaurant wasn't busy, with only about three other occupied tables. During that time, both the manager/host and our waitress were sitting together at a table on the opposite side of the restaurant. I do want to recognize the busser, who was the one employee consistently hard at work throughout our visit. He was attentive, busy clearing tables, and ultimately the person who made sure we received service. Once our waitress came over, she was friendly and took our order, but we never saw her again for the rest of the meal. There were no check-ins, no drink refills, and no effort to see how everything was. The food was beautifully presented, but unfortunately it lacked flavor and was already slightly cold by the time it reached our table. To top it off, when we paid our bill, no one asked how our meal was or whether everything had been satisfactory. It felt like there was no interest in the overall guest experience. Overall, the service and food did not meet expectations, especially with how quiet the restaurant was. Sadly, this wasn't an experience worth repeating, and we won't be returning.

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For her birthday, I wanted to treat my daughter to her favorite chocolate cake which is from…read moreHideaway Bakery. We were going to have lunch, & decided on the BLTE sandwich. Delicious! Perfectly toasted sourdough bread with the scrambled eggs done just right. All around just perfect! ...both of us gave it thumbs up. As for the cake- decadent as expected. Also the young lady who took our order was absolutely great! She even found candles (since I forgot to bring any). I forgot her name but a big thank you to her.)

Overall, a great little spot. The bread was outstanding--a light sweetness, very soft interior, and…read morea nice crunchy exterior. The breakfast hash was tasty, though the eggs were overdone. It had a nice outdoor seating area with an ample mix of sun and shade.

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