Located in The Garden food cart pod, this Mediterranean cart serves a good variety of eats ranging…read morefrom sandwiches to fried fish to salads. This pod is crowded but with a good family-friendly atmosphere..........so apropos being literally situated on Friendly Street. The fried foods were tasty w/o being greasy. Worth a comeback.

The Feinstein Garden is the perfect neighborhood hangout. I finally tried Louka's and I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the fritter salad. A large portion and very fresh. I was worried that it would be greasy but not at all. Yum! I'll eat here again.

Very casual but I kept in mind they are know for catering…read more Be patient while waiting they won't forget you. We chose to have our food as take out. When we got home the smells were crawling out of the bag, we could not be happier. Kudos on the food ambience is lacking.

I DoorDashed two pitas, chicken and falafel…read more I don't know if they were representative, but they were both fairly gross. The sauce on the falafel pita was super weird, like something I've never had, and I've eaten plenty of falafel sandwiches, and the falafel was cold (I dug one out to see if I wanted to eat just the falafel). I threw the falafel pita away...did not eat it because it was so gross. It was kinda bizarre how much sauce they put on it...see pic. Not only unappetizing (the sauce), but overall gross in appearance, especially being in such quantity. I can't recall ever throwing away a falafel pita, but this was really gnarly. So...the worst falafel sandwich I've ever had. I can think of one in Tucson that would be competition for worst ever, but I did choke that one down. I ate the chicken pita but did not enjoy it. The place was in significant disarray, didn't seem clean...an overall bad vibe for a Saturday afternoon. I regret going there, but it had good reviews. Sorry.

Amazing food, atmosphere, and service! The ravioli tartufo blew my mind, I couldn't stop talking…read moreabout the flavor! Will definitely be going back and telling everyone I know about it

Best Italian food I have had in the US. The service was amazing and welcoming. The ambiance inside…read moreis relaxing and elegant for any date night.

Laughing Planet is a great little restaurant, one of the first I frequented in Eugene. They have…read morelow prices and a great kids menu. Right now, Laughing Planet is one of several restaurants in Eugene that are giving free meals to those of us who lost our SNAP benefits to to our greedy unlawful president. I work 50+ hours a week self-employed at 3 jobs in the music industry, hustle like crazy to support my daughter, and barely make it by even with the SNAP benefits. I encourage those who need help to stop here for a meal- don't forget to leave a 5-star review for their kindness. Equally encourage those who don't need help right now to stop in and support business thaf care

been ordering form laughing plant for years and just had one of the worst burritos from them. I…read morealways order the bubba burrito, it was half the size it usually is and missing the beans. I'm sad more than anything, I was craving the burrito for days

This is one of my favorite places. The atmosphere is…read moreamazing, Lorraine (one of the owners) is wonderful at explaining what's the best drink in the house at the moment...they always support live music and have such a friendly staff...and the pizza...Wowza! The regulars are just the best folks, everyone is included. So if you are new to the area, or If you are looking for a FUN date night ( games are provided in the front room..) This is it! FYI... I live in Albany I drive the 45 minutes...just to go there! Five Stars!!!

Oregon knows beer. Oregon does beer…read more Oregon does beer really, really well. Drop Bear is tapping some outstanding local craft beer with global appeal. In an area of the world that is close to some of the best hops production, it is no surprise that they are tapping some fresh IPAs and hazys and making them really sing. Those grassy, citrusy notes always hit differently when you know the hops have been recently harvested. Myself, I generally prefer malt over hop, so I opted for a tall glass of their Ruby Roison, an Irish red. And whoa, dude, was that a sensational glass of bier! Very subtle with the hops and had those caramel-ish notes as soon as I took the first sip. My adventure buddy (and resident Duck) knocked back a Squeeze Boxx, a pronounced hazy IPA with a fabulous citrus profile and very little bitterness from the hops. Both pints did not last long, and when we paired them with a plate of Roly Poly (think pesto-y breadstick) they were perfect. Look into Drop Bear. Lots of their dishes are vegan, and their flavor profiles are phenomenal, both beer and food. There's some seating out front along Willamette, but the real winner is how much space they have inside. And check them out during their happy hour (open until 5:00) where you can get pints for a discounted price. Throw in some really knowledgeable staff, with events always posted on their socials, and you've got a pretty good spot to visit.

Really great fresh food with some interesting combinations. We came here on a whim (no…read morereservations) while visiting my wife's niece at UofO at around noon on a Saturday. Busy but they had a table for us. Very nice decor, rotating menu. We had the buckwheat pancakes with caramelized bananas, dates, and pineapple syrup which was sweet but not overly so since the pancakes underneath were not touched by the syrup ended up being a really nice balance. Bacon was like a cross between pork belly and bacon (very thick) but really tasty. Breakfast Sando was good with in-house ground pork and a nice aioli. We also tried the savory macarons (Brie and truffle) which are delicious. Creamy and a tad sweet. Not too much truffle. Coffee was a bright tangy pour over-not my favorite type but some people really like that style. Oh, and we had a blood orange mimosa which was really good Overall an excellent experience! Definitely going to again when we are in town!

There are restaurants that seduce you with promise, and others that test your patience before…read morerevealing their intent. Lion & Owl, on this particular morning, proved to be both--a place of evident talent, yet uneven discipline, where flashes of brilliance are offset by lapses that no serious kitchen should permit. Let us begin with the triumph. The buckwheat pancakes arrive not merely as breakfast, but as a composition. A stack of admirable loft and structure--evidence of a properly developed batter, handled with restraint and precision. The crumb is airy yet resilient, each bite yielding gently before dissolving into a delicate nuttiness inherent to buckwheat. A caramelized banana sauce pools generously, glossy and fragrant, its sweetness tempered by the cultured tang of crème fraîche. Toasted coconut chips scatter across the top like crisp punctuation, lending both aroma and texture. This is cooking that understands balance--sweetness checked by acidity, softness lifted by crunch, comfort elevated by technique. It is, quite simply, a five out of five dish. The kitchen, here, remembers what it means to nourish and delight. And then--alas--we encounter its counterpoint. The mushroom brioche toast, in conception, should be a study in harmony: buttery bread, earthy fungi, silken eggs, fresh greens. Yet the execution falters at its very foundation. The brioche--so essential, so central--is pushed past the threshold of caramelization into bitterness. In a bread so rich with butter and sugar, precision is everything; overcook it, and the entire structure collapses under a shadow of char. The garnish, too, feels careless--large stems of greenery draped without intention, rather than composed with purpose. It is a dish that looks promising from a distance but betrays its flaws upon inspection. A two out of five--a failure not of imagination, but of discipline. The brie and truffle macaron arrives as an afterthought--set aside, unannounced, uncentered, as though it were a spare utensil rather than a composed pastry. Presentation matters. It signals care. Here, there is none. And the macaron itself? A confection that should whisper with delicacy instead resists with age. The shell is hardened, the interior overly chewy--signs of time having passed unkindly. The flavor is confused: a sweet, almost vanilla shell encasing a mild, savory filling of whipped brie and timid truffle. Neither side asserts itself; neither yields to the other. It is neither dessert nor savory course, but a muddled compromise. A two out of five, and left unfinished--a silent verdict more damning than words. The mimosa, I am told, is bright and pleasing, though presented without flourish--a small omission, but telling in a restaurant aspiring to polish. A four out of five, competent yet unadorned. The pour-over coffee reveals a lighter roast profile: bright acidity at the fore, a nutty mid-palate, a gently lingering finish. It is, as you observed, "hipster coffee"--intentionally expressive, though perhaps too acidic for a more classical palate. On flavor alone, a three out of five. Yet the experience is marred by a most unforgivable intrusion: a hair in the initial cup. Such a thing should never reach a guest. Ever. And beyond the plate--there is service. Dishes arriving out of sequence. Eggs meant for one guest appearing with another's delayed entrée. A table divided, one diner finished while the other waits. Explanations that do not align with reality. Items placed without acknowledgment or intention. These are not minor stumbles; they are fractures in the very architecture of hospitality. The Verdict Lion & Owl is a restaurant caught between what it is capable of and what it consistently delivers. There is real talent in this kitchen--evident in the pancakes, in the conceptual ambition of the menu, in flashes of thoughtful composition. But talent without rigor is unreliable. And hospitality without coordination is hollow. For every moment of genuine pleasure, there is another of carelessness--overcooked bread, stale pastry, inattentive plating, lapses in cleanliness, and disjointed service. In the end, one must judge the whole, not the highlights. Overall score: 2 out of 5. A restaurant with promise--undeniably--but one that must remember that excellence is not achieved in moments. It is achieved in consistency, in care, and in respect for the guest at every stage of the meal. Until then, Lion & Owl remains... a place that almost is.

Back for the first time in a long while. Came early enough to get access to the bran muffins…read more Sometimes the best things are gone before 11 AM. Took a butter croissant as well as the ham and Gruyère cheese croissant, heated, for later. I think the server name was Lindsay and she was wonderfully understanding and helpful with the dilemma of which croissants to select. Write a book so I could read it while enjoying my tea in a mug and my pastry on a plate.

Best coffee in Eugene. Very good food and quick walk up style counter service. My go to place for…read morebreakfast or lunch in south Eugene. They definitely get busy during the weekend breakfast rush but I have found it's still fast enough you don't really have to wait which is a big plus for me. They have a nice outdoor seating area as well.

My sister and I stopped here as I wanted to check it out while in town visiting. Chris at the…read moreregister was very helpful with specials, food and the beers and cider selections. Chris described everything in enough detail to make it all sound great. I ordered the hot chicken sandwich, which is servered open-face and a brew, my sister ordered the chicken sandwich and a guava cider. We were definitely happy we stopped here for a late lunch. Very chill atmosphere and staff. Will add this to my list of must visit the next time I'm in town!

I had falling sky the first time from catering at my besties wedding a little over a year ago. The…read morecarnitas tacos were amazing, and I still think about the chips. Since then, I've been here many times and the experience is always excellent. The foods delicious, the staff is nice, and the portions are generous. They always have good drinks too, The garlic fries are a favorite, as is the Cajun chicken penne pasta. They serve it with a griddled lime, and it's absolutely magical. I also like that they have the outdoor patio that is dog friendly for the summer time. One of my favorite places in town!

I'm not sure that the funky decor, such as it is, is reminiscent of 70's Eugene. It's more like a…read moredive bar with friendly service and a neighborhood vibe. Scribles absolutely does not qualify as a date night destination-- unless it's, say, your 25th date. Still, going with a compatible eater is a good idea because you'll likely be splitting one of their huge, delicious sandwiches. I've sampled four of them: pastrami, Philly, the Turn (akin to an Italian sub) and French dip. All were good enough to order again, which is an exceptional record. The ingredients are notably high-quality and the preparation solid-- even a bit creative. As a former Philadelphian, I'd modify the meat/cheese/onion proportions of the Philly, but this is nitpicking. Really, this place is a gem.

Love this place! I love when a restaurant tells you to slow down and not rush. You can tell the…read moreowner/chef loves his craft and makes each sandwich with love. The restaurant itself is cozy and quaint and service was excellent. It has a vibe that you are at grandma's house. They have a vegetarian option that is both unique and tasty! Their hoagie rolls are amazing.

First time coming to this place. I was not really sure how things worked but the employee helped me…read moreout. He was very helpful and patient with me. He explained everything to me. I ordered a few things. And they came out within ten minutes. But that did not deter the taste. Everything I got was delicious. I ordered the median spicy salsa which was delicious. I would have ordered more. The food was amazing customer service was amazing. The place was clean and spacious. I would definitely come back again.

The food was not visually appealing. It was not prepared according to the description or the…read moremodifications such as no corn, no killer green sauce, paid extra for chicken and yes there was chicken but pretty sparse. It was a group order and sadly nothing was labeled The extra sauce requested was not received, just overall disappointment.