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    The Spark Mobile Cafe

    5.0 (9 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ari L.

    I had the pleasure of trying this spot for the first time today, and can't say enough good things! Located conveniently near 27th and Willamette, this food truck is tucked into the space near The Crown Cafe. They serve breakfast and lunch, and everything is made small batch. The menu is vegetarian, and they offer solid vegan accommodations. Their priorities are freshness and delicious recipes, and it shows! The owners, Julie and Michael, are both amazing, kindhearted people. They are both great conversationalists that do an excellent job of getting to know their customers and make everyone feel welcome. The flavors are incredible, and you can tell that careful consideration was paid to making each note work together. I highly recommend the salad, which features the most delicious tangy shallot-poppyseed dressing, herbed chèvre for the cheese lovers, pepitas, citrusy roasted beets, and peppered honey. I was graciously allowed to try a sample, and was immediately won over and left with a full-size to save for dinner. Their menu also features fresh smoothies and açaí bowls for those interested in a clean, powerful breakfast. If you're in South Hills and looking for a delicious place for a healthy brunch, this is the spot. They're on a brand new journey, and I'm on a mission to help more people find this place and help them do what they do best -- make amazing recipes! Overall, highly impressive and I can't wait to visit again for more!

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    So delicious! I got the shop bagel sandwich. It was very yummy and the service was so friendly and fast! Highly recommend this place.

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    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!

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    Sausage stuffed morels with green garlic sabayon - as good as they look!
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    4.4
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    Came to South Hills Cafe in Eugene thinking I'd get a solid, low-key breakfast... and somehow ended…read moreup questioning everything I know about breakfast burritos. First of all who gave them permission to make it this good? I'm from Los Angeles, I've had my fair share of legit Mexican food, and this burrito? Absolutely ridiculous (in the best way). Like... borderline emotional experience. Honestly, the people running this place deserve a Michelin star. Or at least a standing ovation every time they bring a plate out. Super friendly crew, chill South Hills vibe, and plenty of spots to sit and enjoy what can only be described as breakfast excellence. Came in hungry, left impressed, slightly confused, and already planning my next visit. We will be back

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