This is a great little cafe in downtown Springfield. I love the decor and the friendly service. They have the best little patio for outdoor dining in nice weather. I have enjoyed every meal I have ever eaten there. Today I had the potato pancakes with fresh fruit. The potato pancakes were like very crispy hash browns with eggs, cheese and green onions on top. It was served with sour cream and salsa on the side. VERY TASTY! read more

Just had breakfast here for the first time because Addi's was closed today. Well, today will be the one and only time we will come to this place. Possibly one of the worst breakfasts I've ever had. Not to mention, the most uncomfortable chairs I've sat in. I had bacon, eggs, and a biscuit (another review had a picture of a biscuit they had here and that is one thing that brought me into this place, it looked soft and tender). My biscuit was HORRIBLE! You can see from the picture how dry and crispy it looks, I couldn't even bring myself to eat it. My husband had an omelet that was supposed to have sausage, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and cheese. It had a piece of sausage, one mushroom, onions, and a corner of a bell pepper. The lady had to stare at his food to look for any sight of sausage... Awful! My son had pancakes and they were horrible as well, very light yellow, flat like a crepe, dry , and tuff. Also, don't expect butter, they use dark yellow margarine. There are far too many good restaurants around to come to this place, only to be disappointed. Save your money! read more

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Cute spot in old part of town! Decorated with antiques & fun memorabilia. Great omelets & blueberry pancake! Had the pump special & split it & split the pancake it's huge! read more

WOW am I impressed. Interesting gas-station chotchkies and photos give you plenty to look at while waiting. Creative, elegant yet simple fare in rib-sticking portions; gracious, attentive but not pushy service; good prices and good value. Pretty, tasty, friendly food. We were hungry when we got there, just ahead of the brunch rush on a Saturday. I saw the beautiful French toast others write about, which is a real, classic French 'pain perdu.' He had an omelet and pancakes, I had the corned beef over hash browns. We're both what our moms would call good eaters, and we were both full when we left. Interesting adaptations of brunch classics streamline the menu. Even as tables started filling up, the crew made it look easy -- and I know firsthand that it is not. I love our neighborhood! Downtown Springfield really is home. read more

I've been to Pump Cafe several times in the past and enjoyed it, very much. Sadly, today was a completely different experience! As we walked through the door, the cook staff yelled, "we're out of everything!" I assumed they were joking, but.... not an especially welcoming greeting. We placed our order and received our food in a moderate amount of time. We'd asked for our English muffins to be toasted crisp and they came as white as a piece of typing paper. When the server asked how everything looked we told her. She brought them back, about 10 minutes later and they looked exactly the same, like they'd never been put into a toaster. The rest of the breakfast was just so-so. The topper was, when we received our bill there was an up charge, that we had Not been told about, for our untoasted english muffins, that we left sitting on the plates! In the past, my experience there have been very good, so this was such a disappointment, as we rarely go out since Covid. Plus the really sad part was that we didn't see masks on many of the staff. This was such a contrast to past experiences, I almost wonder if they have new owners?! read more

Way over priced and dirty. I tried the chicken fried steak and it was like chewing a old shoe. Then going to use the bathroom before we left and we'll you can see they don't like to clean im not sure how a trash can could get that dirty makes me question the kitchen. Dust on everything and the counter where you pay is sticky. So I left wanting clean Hands hungry and a 30$ bill . I won't return read more

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This place is great, best chicken fried steak and eggs I've had in Eugene. Service was a bit slow but they were very busy on the weekend day I was there. Coffee was excellent but could have been a bit hotter and I had to flag down a harried waitress for a refill. read more

Food on a plate. I was so excited to try Pump Cafe after all of the positive reviews and pictures. It was a tossup between Pump and Terese's Place which was quickly decided when I entered Terese's Place, was NOT seated and was instead asked "Do you need something hon? We close in 5 minutes..." buh-bye. I packed my 1 year old across the street to the Pump Cafe. The exterior was nice enough. To be honest, I was skeptical about there being a building because it's mostly parking lot. The building itself was very cute. It was much larger than it looked from the outside. The exterior had a wrap-around seating area partially obstructed from street view by trellises. It was very garden-y and would be lovely in warm weather. Upon entering the Pump Cafe, I could see a counter and part of the kitchen. I was greeted immediately by a lovely woman whom I assume to be the proprietor. I explained that it was my first time in, she welcomed me and showed me into the dining room. She said to sit anywhere, so I picked a table that looked roomy and close to the entrance. Unfortunately my table with the chairs out cut off access to the tables behind me, which made it difficult to get around. My dining companion was my 1 year old son, who was VERY excited to eat! Our waitress came immediately after we sat to take our drink order and gave us a couple more minutes to take our food order. Menu fare is typical American diner. Breakfast foods, sandwiches, soups, salads. Very comfortable menu. I ordered a french dip for myself and a tuna melt to go for my husband. I asked that the tuna melt be made just before we left so that it would still be warm when we picked him up from class. Atmosphere was "Here be Nostalgia!" Everywhere I looked there was old timey "stuff." Some of it was newer, some of it looked forcibly aged. Our order was done very quickly and delivered to our table I'd say within 7-10 minutes. It seemed very fast. Our waitress dropped it off unceremoniously, turned and left. No encouragements to "Enjoy!" or "Do you need anything?" she literally just turned and left. I saw her laughing and talking with the other waitresses. It's great to see people who enjoy their coworkers but I didn't feel as if my business was necessarily welcomed or appreciated. I noticed that other diners, regulars, were called by name and engaged in conversation. Dining out alone with a small child is a challenge, and yeah- kind of lonely. Maybe I was over-reaching hoping for jovial banter, but there it is. The fries were good and hot. They weren't exactly steak fries, a bit thinner. I liked them- good and crispy. Boy enjoyed them, also. My sandwich was a disappointment, I have to say. It was a white hoagie roll, as advertised, but one that you might find in a package of 6- not anything special like a house-made roll. The bread was chewy and not very flavorful. Soaked up the au jus fine which was unfortunate since the au jus was mostly salt and tasted like it came out of a packet. The meat, 3-4 slices, also looked packaged. I felt like I got nuked food on a plate, not a lunch meal that was worth $10. My husband's tuna melt arrived a short time after my sandwich with the waitress's apologies- she didn't know how to time it because she didn't know how long we'd be at lunch. It was cold by the time we got it to him. He said the tuna was fine, was tuna, mayo, celery, and garlic salt, which was odd but "fine." The sourdough was toasted and had a layer of cheese, which he enjoyed. She left the check and didn't come back except to take payment. We were never checked on, water was never refilled. I half wondered if I was to bus my own table but didn't see any cans marked for that purpose. I cleaned the floor area, stacked our dishes, and left. The owner did say "Thanks for coming in!" on our way out. All in all it was "fine." It was food, I was hungry, it filled us up. It was not the existential experience others have described or particularly enjoyable in any aspect- culinary, social or otherwise. read more

I had lunch here today and the only thing keeping it from getting another star is the slow ass service. My friends eat breakfast here on the weekends all the time and assure me, that was really odd...whatever, dammit! I spent my lunch break there and had to take my food to go! The salads were amazing, my burger wonderful. $1.00 extra for avos but so worth it. Huge amount of the good green stuff on there. Food was worth the price, bathrooms clean and I enjoyed the chocolate truffle I purchased at the register. read more

I've been looking for a place like this in the area for so long, I'm glad I finally got a chance to check it out. The menu is pretty basic, which I find comforting, I don't really like to get that adventurous while in a diner setting. Everything sounds appealing as you browse. We were looking for some lunch, so I went for a Philly cheesesteak, I've been craving one for awhile now. The sandwich was well constructed, the hoagie toasted perfectly, not a messy sandwich, my favorite kind. The fixings were well portioned and prepared. My dad and I both enjoyed the fries, we rarely find a fry we don't like but these ones actually made us comment on their yumminess. The decor is done perfectly, lots of little fun things to look at and enjoy but not cluttered feeling. Service was great, perhaps a little on the slow side but that's what I prefer, hovering feels unwelcoming more often than not. read more

It was alright. I got the raspberry cream cheese stuffed French toast, and the waitress asked "bacon or sausage?", so I picked sausage. I got two huge pieces of French Toast, and it was good but not great. Came with butter and syrup on the side. The bread was so thick the the egg mixture barely coated the outside, so the inside was kind of dry. The raspberry-cream cheese filling was pretty good. Got two tiny sausage links (think Jimmy Dean size). Didn't know there was a charge until I got the bill- I wish the waitress would have mentioned that when I ordered. She made it sound as if it was part of the meal. My friend got the Belgian waffle with strawberries and whipped cream, which looked good, and apparently tasted good. Decor is really charming! We will be back. read more

Potato pancakes have an extra nice flavor. I definitely recommend those. Great fun atmosphere and superior service. read more

The Pump Cafe - Potato pancakes had extra nice flavor. Definitely recommend. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

My husband and I were recently in as he use to go there when he was a kid but had moved away. He was excited to be able to take me. Sadly now he said it was horrible and we will never go back. I had got hash browns with gravy on the side. Gravy wasn't not very good but I just wrote it off as, not as good as what we make at home. But also the hash browns were so over done they didn't even have a potato texture any more. Just fried crispy bits. I was told fruit could be a side so I asked for fruit. Then they came back later to say there wasn't any cut. It was 9:30 am! How could they not be ready for the day? My husband got biscuits and gravy. I had a bite of them. Even worse than the gravy with the hash browns. What could be wrong with the biscuits?.. The coffee seemed a little weak too but everyone has different tastes I suppose. When we got our check they asked how everything was and my husband flat out said the biscuits and gravy were sour and not good at all. (Now I didn't feel so bad). I wasn't going to add more. It wasn't the poor servers fault. She was very nice and the over all service was good. One lady who seemed to be in charge did not have a mask on and to be honest was kinda loud and obnoxious. Finally we just paid and left. We were not charged for the biscuits and gravy. As I read other recent reviews it sounds like they need a whole over haul. Maybe a recent health inspection too as it seems they've had several violations in the past. read more

Excellent food and excellent service. We had breakfast there today and it took a little longer than normal due to some big tables. The waitresses continued to check on us and apologized for the delay and eventually comped our meal because of the long delay without us asking for anything. Food was delicious and worth the wait. We will definitely be back. read more

Keeping Springfield alive after 5 for folks who don't boot black tar heroin? Immediate star bump. They have a nice burger and brew deal on Friday nights for $8. Check out the farmers' market, grab a burger and brew, and then if you are feeling like a real heathen, grab some frozen yogurt at Sweety's. The Pump has live music and a decent beer selection, although check what they have on tap, I got a porter and it surprised me when it came from a bottle. read more

We love the Pump Cafe! The staff is super friendly. We are here from out of town for a week and have eaten here 3 days in a row. The Ruben sandwich is to die for!!!! I loved the stuffed French toast. The lunch special was a Sheperd's Stack with chicken was yummy. read more

Have ate here for lunch several times. The food is really good, the prices reasonable, and the staff is friendly. Generally have to wait for about a minute to be seated, but everything's fairly quick after that. Lots of local antiques scattered throughout the establishment, primarily on the walls. Originally was the site of a gas station, hence the name. You can have a great lunch with just the soup of the day or a salad, but don't let that keep you from enjoying the other things on the menu. I haven't had the desserts myself, but everyone who does says wonderful things about them. read more

The food is delicious and cafe is open with plenty of room for a wheelchair. Handicap parking is very close. read more

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Food was ok but pretty basic for the higher than average price. Service was sooo slow. Only had an hour for lunch and had to leave before finishing our food. One employee was friendly and the gal that brought our water wasn't necessarily unfriendly, just awkward. We won't be returning. read more

Good food, decent portions, reasonable prices, kitschy decor, and super nice people. I mean *seriously* nice. The more time we spend in Eugene-Springfield, the more we like Springfield, and the less we like Eugene. A matter of taste i guess. read more

BF and I stopped in early one weekday morning absolutely ravenous. I ordered my "go to" breakfast: Chicken Fried Steak and dear BF ordered pancakes, links and fried eggs. Breakfast was very generously proportioned, priced acceptably and very tasty. I've never had CFS quite like this before: the breading was pretty heavy and unusually seasoned...perhaps a ranch-based herb? I don't know, but I really enjoyed my breakfast! Crispy, butter flavored hash browns. My coffee was enjoyable, as well! Our nice waitress was adequate, as was the woman who rang us up. Our friendly ambassador was the delightful man who walked by and asked us if everything was fine. We figured he was the owner/manager. I guess it's always nice when the help is friendly and during our visit to the Pump Cafe, he was the one! Sooooo, you ask, if we enjoyed our quaintlittlecafe breakfast as much as we did, why the 4 star rating? Only because our food was highly salted. There was so much sodium in our food that one hour later my tongue was sticking to the roof of my mouth and I couldn't get enough liquids down. Haha!!! This place is just adorable... very clean and, well... just so cute/quaint/old school! read more

Fun staff, great food with good sized portions and the best, I mean the best country gravy that I have tasted in years! (I hate to say that, as now it will get crowded...) Cute location and amazing food. The corn beef has was good, but, the eggs were perfection. Fluffy and sumptuous home made biscuits that made my arteries ache when pared with a country gravy that made for a perfect sized and perfectly cooked breakfast. Staff was friendly and quick with orders and found someone to greet us immediately when we arrived. Downtown Springfield is back, baby and worth your time to swing by The Pump Cafe and walk down to the art walk every other Friday night. I hope to see you there, as we are going back! read more

I've eaten here twice - once just soup and salad, and another time was a nice chicken salad. This is a nice place to have a sit-down lunch after browsing the antique shops in Springfield. The service was pretty slow, but the whole restaurant has a mellow, sleepy feel too it. I didn't mind the service speed at all - It felt expected in a way. Does that make sense? Both times, the food was good, but a tad expensive for what you got. I loved the decor. The outdoor seating area was really relaxing and nice too. I went on a bright sunny day, and was shaded by a viney trellis I really liked. Very sweet little place! read more

Greeted at the door and told we had 20 mins to order. The waitress comes to take the order. Go to order a salad and told "oops I'm sorry it's not prepped." Decided on chicken strips. "I'm so sorry.." this place has gone down hill with the new management. Will NOT return. read more

Springfield is slaying Eugene at the breakfast/brunch game. Down home diner feel, typical diner menu. Kitschy, homey decor and solid food-- one of the few places that does home fries right. Prices were a bit on the higher side. read more

Came to town for a game. Food was amazing! Your typical small homey breakfast spot with vintage decor. I know this might sound weird but the ladies room, OMG is super adorable! read more

We found ourselves in Springfield, OR looking for the Simpson's mural. We found it amazingly fast and then thought a little breakfast was in order. The Pump Cafe had a great Yelp review-- so we tried it. The Pump Cafe did not disappoint! Located in an old gas station (thus, the Pump) and filled with all kinds of vintage tchotchkes, the atmosphere was homey and fun. But the food-- YUM! I had scrambled eggs, hash browns and the most delicious cinnamon roll. The coffee was perfect! My husband had a fluffy omelet and potatoes and toast. It was all delicious. If I lived in the area, The Pump Cafe would become my go-to breakfast place! read more

So darn cute!! But I really have thing for nostalgic decor, especially when it has to do with cars. We waited about a half hour on a Saturday morning to find out we could have just walked up to the counter and sat without a wait... I personally like the counter. You seem to always get quicker service and your coffee is never empty :) The food was decent diner food. Not as greasy as some places in town. The french toast was great! Thick slices perfectly cooked. What really made me give this place 4 stars..Everyone that worked there seemed genuinely happy!! It seemed like they enjoyed their job..How often do you see that on a Saturday morning in a diner?? It really does make a difference :) read more

I've eaten at The Pump many times over the years -- it's a short walk from home. My lunch favorite is their chili -- chunky style, topped with cheese (and onions if you like). Their breakfast carmel rolls are just like Mom used to make -- only bigger! Great place for breakfast or lunch (arrive early - always busy!) with a decor that is like no other. You have to see it to believe it! And the waitresses, most of whom have worked their for years are friendly and efficient. Don't be surprised if Trudy calls you "honey!" read more

Breakfast is awesome! The raspberry french toast is really good. Atmosphere is an old shop converted but classic. Hasbrowns, french toast, bacon and scrambled eggs. Great breakfast read more

The Pump Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Website says they close at 2p, but when I called to place a to-go order, they had shut everything down. I was really wanting their corned beef hash for St. Patty's Day. Just bummed out:/ read more

Potato pancakes were excellent! Plus the hot chocolate was super delightful. And the waitress attending to me and the cool/unique ambiance made my first experience here 10/10 and I'll definitely be back! read more

The friendliest staff and the best little hole in the wall. My boyfriend has celiacs and the servers and chef were so helpful in making sure there was no cross contamination. The coffee is local and so good! We went back a couple more times while we were in Springfield because everything was so great from the staff to the food. read more

Good breakfast, friendly service and cute interior. Springfield's best breakfast, which is saying something because that is one area Springfield excels at. read more

Winter trip with family from Los Angeles to Oregon. We found this breakfast gem. Love the decorations on the wall and hanging airplane from the ceiling. People are very friendly. My kids especially liked their Raspberry Stuffed French Toast and Country Fried Steak. We will be definitely back again if we are around the area. read more

It's an old gas station with full service. Everyone was super nice and the potato pancakes were wonderful! read more

The Pump Cafe - Potato pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Plain and pimply spot-on food. The whites of my poached eggs were perfectly opaque and the yolk was the consistency of buttermilk.... perfect. The cinnamon rolls are equally amazing and moist throughout. read more

We ate there this morning. We love trying new restaurants and have never eaten there before. Upon entering, the place seemed chaotic, but was not busy or packed due to COVID capacity limitations. The cook was horribly rude, swearing, yelling at her staff and just not pleasant to be around in the slightest. We over heard her telling her wait staff to stop taking food orders. She also came out in to the seating area and asked the patrons who ordered what. The wait staff seemed embarrassed and apologetic and the other patrons also looked uncomfortable. After an hour of waiting, we finally got our food. It was cold :( By this time, we just wanted to be done with this place, so we ate, paid and left as quick as possible. My family has owned multiple restaurants throughout my life time and I have this to say: your breakfast cook should be a morning person. Bright eyed, bushy tailed and happy to be there. She was none of those things. Because of her energy and bad attitude, we will not go there again. read more

The food has never been disappointing here. The service is never awful but sometimes slow. My grandmother and I meet weekly and one always gets the potatoe pancakes. Seriously ridiculous! So good! It's actually my profile pic. I have been going here since 1999 so keep it up! read more

The Pump Cafe - Potato pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Amazingly good food and super nice wait staff! Can't wait to go again! I had the fat french toast. When I saw it, I thought there's no way those wide slices of bread are going to taste like anything except bread. Wrong. Excellent food. read more