The Brass Monkey

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Great lemongrass beef bahn mi and tofu spring rolls. We will be back for more. Also the people were…read moreso nice.

Favorite spot truly never misses. Very affordable with delicious food. The owners are so lovely as…read morewell.

Ordering counter and cashier

Bbq pork

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Old World Deli

4.3(143 reviews)

0.2 mi

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I love Old World Deli and should make it a point to come here more often, as I've always enjoyed my…read moredining experience. The sandwiches are delicious, the house-made potato chips are nice and crunchy, and there's some great drink options. Plus, there's often live music. It's never been empty when I've stopped in, but I've never had issues with grabbing a table. There are some high seats and tables as well as some lower ones, and self-serve water and drinking glasses in the dining area. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. Service is friendly and it never takes too long for your food to arrive at your table. Old World Deli is in my top 3 sandwich spots in Corvallis. This is a great place to take a friend or a medium-sized (4-6) group of people for a sandwich and perhaps a show. Plus, the ambiance, decor, and painted ceiling are really cool!

Order @ counter, and food brought to you. Everything tasty and fresh. Beer and cider on tap, in…read moreaddition to soda/lemonade. Water available around corner. Casual atmosphere-but a bit dark and cold-not uncomfortable, but didn't linger much after eating. Would return!

Tables

Half chicken salad sandwich on sourdough bread - comes with potato chips and a pickle

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A couple of beers before the event

Swan Dive

4.6(31 reviews)

0.2 mi

Veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy good sandwich spot. Waiter was chill. Underrated spot in Corvallisread more

the gaba ghoul sandwich was one of the best sandwiches i've ever had in my life. super fresh…read moreingredients. great service. cozy seats and nice atmosphere.

Outside sign.

Bread starter

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"Chai Hard"

Kinetic Bagel Institute

4.0(72 reviews)

0.2 mi

The male person that took my order was meh. All the other staff were friendly. Had the lox on a…read morejalapeno bagel with micro greens. It was delicious and filling for me. The chai wasn't disappointing.

Excellent bagel: the shinny out layer and chewy texture inside is what a bagel should be! I found…read morethis place on Yelp, driving home from the coast. It's the 4th of July so the risk of it not being open was high. Fortunately for us it was open. Prior to arrival, I did read some of the negative reviews and the owner's colorful responses, which made me want to come even more. I've actually never seen owners/managers reply with such honesty. They usually are trying to brown nose you..."I'm sorry about your experience. What can I do to make it better?" To debunk one of the comments: no they do not sneak in the tip. If you pay with credit card it says "no tip" or the usual 15-25% option. If you're hungry for a perfectly made bagel, the way they should be made, this is the place go!

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Bodhi Bistro

4.4(48 reviews)

Convenient downtown location--directly across the street from the Courtyard hotel. Friendly service…read moreand great quality coffee and food. Highly recommend as a breakfast spot and it looks like it would be a fun lunch or early dinner spot as well with the outdoor seating.

Came here on a beautiful August evening and the ambience is incredible. Phenomenal outdoor seating…read morewith plenty of space overlooking the river with decent parking. Inside is a decorative interior with plants and wooden walls in the summer time that looks very bright and inviting. Service can take a while because there are usually 1-2 people running the front and carrying out food. I didn't mind it at all because the place is so nice. Menu is decent size with lots of options to choose from. I got the Cajun Penne which has Tri color bell peppers, house made sausage, chicken,, chorizo, andouille, cream, garlic, parmesan, Cajun spice, and 2 slices Bodhi Bread. Cost me about $20 bucks and worth every penny. Good amount of spice, rich and flavorful. Overall a lovely place to eat and more than happy to come here and eat again.

Ordering at the counter

Acai Bowl

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The gorgeous plants outside dining

Aloha 808 Grindz

4.3(16 reviews)

Very delicious and the front counter gentleman was very helpful although we were out of Town folks…read moreand they were few minutes to closing they were very helpful and food was good. I'd definitely stop by next time im in there area .

Was very surprised when we got our food! We ordered the garlic chicken which came with a sizable…read moreportion of rice and Macaroni salad. Sooo much flavor in the chicken and same with the Mac salad! Definitely worth the trip. The portion size was huge and could've split it easily. Will be back!

Bar area

Garlic Shrimp Lunch Plate

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Chicken Katsu Lunch Plate

Bodhi Cafe & Bakery

4.1(133 reviews)

0.3 mi

Cute cafe in downtown Corvallis with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of character to the…read moreoverall vibe. Staff are friendly and efficient. The coffee is always solid. I always enjoy my latte here. I've also tried out their sweet and creamy cold brew (a little too sweet but as a treat it was great!) and their cortado which are both solid. My go to dish is usually the acai bowl. Plenty of textures, flavors, and a good amount of sour and sweet that makes it's perfectly balanced. The only downside is that the spoons that are provided are a little big for the bowl that you are given, so you are bound to spill a little bit. The Mexican bowl is okay, but not quite my personal preference since there is more of a curry taste to it. Overall come and give Bodhi a try!

Cute little spot that was not too busy on Labor Day! We got food and drinks. The food was fresh and…read moretasty but I wasn't a big fan of the s'mores iced coffee I had

Bodhi Bakery in Corvallis

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Front counter

Odd Bird Cafe

4.0(130 reviews)

A great spot for brunch (or lunch if you prefer). Full bar to provide for spirits, but refillable…read morelemonade as well! Service was friendly and efficient. We arrived for a table, and told there would be a 45 minute wait. The 'toast app' was helpful and we were seated before the expected time.

This is an ode to the…read more The Kitchen Sink A cornmeal cake topped with house-smoked pork, arugula, pickled onion, Mama Lil's sweet peppers, poached egg and zesty pepper aioli I basically ate it in 2 layers - smoked pork, arugula, poached egg with a side of habanero hot sauce , quite the party in my mouth and delicious as can be Then i got a small side of maple syrup for the cornmeal pancake and it was like a little savory sweet treat after my main meal

French Toast

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French Toast

Panera Bread

2.9(77 reviews)

0.3 mi

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The food is great. Service was okay and I really enjoyed all the Ed Sheeran covers and it was…read morepretty quiet. Bring back the lemonade, my two kids loved those.

They bag their bagels when they are still warm in plastic bags... At 8am when I went to pick up the…read morebagels in the plastic sacks they are all wet... when confronted about their quality control is the older gentleman has nothing to say...

Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup

Kickin' Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup Value Duet

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New Sandwiches

Laughing Planet

4.2(248 reviews)

Solid lunch spot with healthy bowls and burritos that you can customize. Lots of vegetarian…read moreoptions. Large selection of beer. Counter service was friendly. The restaurant is spacious and open with seating by the windows, in booths, upstairs and outside. Kid-friendly.

I decided to go with a build your own burrito and am I glad I did that! It was really good with a…read moregood amount of ingredients in it. I got the green sauce on the side and it was the perfect accompaniment to the burrito. Looking forward to going back to try other things!!

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Harvest bowl

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Greg B.

3 years ago

All I have to say is best Espresso Martini ever! The ambiance of this place is top tier and the service is so friendly. If you ever find yourself in Corvo, highly recommend this place! read more

Krista G.

6 years ago

Great food and drinks. They have great specials and always plate the food beautifully. Staff are super friendly and attentive!

Soso W.

3 months ago

Definitely will be back place is very nice and cozy. Food was great and staff were super nice and welcoming.

Sarah _ G.

5 years ago

Great atmosphere and the food is great too, just wish the menu had a little more variety!

Kien T.

3 years ago

Drinks were good, and food was good. The atmosphere is a vibe with lots of decorations

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