Don't let the lack of luster fool you... This is hands down a winner. The menu has a great…read moreselection. It is apparent that neighbors join for coffee and socialization. Great staff!

Hard to find at first as the name "Jiffy" is on the outside. Parking was the next challenge very…read moresmall area so maybe miss the lunch or dinner crowd for a spot. One in you may realize that seating is the another challenge. Very limited inside and outside patio area would be ideal in nice weather. Also a little noisy so I was able to get a table in the corner on the inside. You order and pay at the counter and, if you aren't familiar with the menu, you might want to at online so you know in advance what to order. Friendly service with a smile. Had a huge Gyro, appetizer plate, and dolmas. All in as very delicious and filling. Will come back to try some burgers or sandwiches because they looked good, too.

Finally, a great Italian Restaurant in Eugene. Add friendly service and very tasty food, and you…read morehave a winner.

I'm no foodie or food snob, but when food is this bad I must speak out. We were referred here by…read morefriends who raved about this restaurant. I found nothing good to report. 1. Appetizer: Polenta Fritta ($14). 2 small spongy pieces of a nasty tasting concoction. The mushrooms on top were over-seasoned. Neither of us could stand this. 2. Salad: Caesar. ($12). This is not a Caesar salad. Yes, the menu says Green Garlic Dressing, but I expected a Caesar hint. Instead, there was an awful dressing. Additionally, the croutons were hard as rocks. 3. Main Course: Halibut ($44). We have never had worse fish anywhere. It was terribly dry and mostly tasteless (due to being dry). I'm actually glad the portion was small because I would not have eaten the rest. Had we not been with friends, we would have sent the meal back. Given the prices, our expectations were high. They were not close to be met.

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

Laughing Planet is a favorite in our neighborhood and we get take-out there a lot. I usually order…read moretheir Cheese and Pico quesadilla. Several times recently I have gotten home with our order only to find a very small layer of cheese on it, some of the tortilla without any at all. I recently asked them about this and was told that they had been told to cut back on the cheese on their menu items. I can understand doing that on an item that has other ingredients, like a burrito with beans, etc. But one expects a normal amount of cheese on a "cheese" quesadilla that only has pico with it. I probably won't order that item from them again.

Super friendly owners with a great selection of craft beers combine that with their awesome menu…read moreand you'll have a great time out

Excellent local brew pub. Knowledgeable staff. Nice A/C. Mellow tunes. Great beer! Omgread more

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.

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!

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.

Me and my partner love falling sky. My partner is a big fan of quality burgers and he has not been…read moredisappointed yet. We have gone a handful of times and our big hitters are the Cesar salad, classic burger, the Ruben, and the rotating specials. We love that they have a punch card and also that they have events quite frequently. We have always been greeted with polite smiles and helpful staff. The interior of Falling Sky is appropriately themed and frankly adorable. Give it a shot. Or don't; I am not your mom.

1. Happy Hour Is not Advertised Accurately. Falling Sky claims their happy hour is the best in…read moreEugene. Their website says 2-5 pm at the top and does not specify the days this offered. Other websites incorrectly state the happy hour is offered everyday. This confusion is due to the absence of complete information at the top of their webpage on the happy hour offer. 2. They Don't answer phones. I tried to call Falling Sky to confirm that happy hour is offered. No one answered. When I arrived, staff said they had not charged their phone so it was not working. It appears that they intentionally didn't answer the phone so I could not confirm the accurate information.

Food is so good! Get the turkey pesto. If you get one, you'll need to split it. If you get two,…read moreyou'll get several meals out of it. It is so good. Freshly made, and delicious You'll need to be patient if it's packed, but trust me. This is a very small establishment that is rough around the edges . You don't go there for the ambience or the decor. It's very dated and a bit dank. But it has a real honest, small town feel. The staff are super nice.

I have been wanting to come here for awhile . I chose Scribles for Mother's Day and did not…read moredisappoint at all . The staff was energetic and she made delicious drinks . The sandwiches so so good. I had the turn . Hubby got the Italian and daughter got the turkey pesto. They are huge so no worries about still being hungry. The decor loved the small and funky Eugene vibe. We will be hitting this place in near future again! Yummmm!