Our visit to Cascade Biscuit Kitchen was really disappointing…read more The restaurant is kinda fast casual I guess, because you order at the counter and then sit at your table for your food to come out. My mom ordered a waffle a la carte and it was honestly stunned to see that it was a pre-made waffle (I saw her put it in the oven when I was getting some water). Liege style they may be, but Eggo liege? I mean I clearly don't know they use Eggo waffles specifically, but I just cannot believe they charge over $5 for a frozen waffle they stick in the oven for a couple minutes. We ordered some beignets for the table, and beignets came with the meal; we assumed they'd come first. It was a lot of food, especially all at once, so the beignets didn't quite get the full attention they deserved. But they were just ok, and if you're looking for beignets I wouldn't come here just for that; Oh My Mini Donuts in Eugene makes them better. Probably the best part of the meal in my opinion was the breakfast casserole thing they have--their potatoes. It reminds me of a breakfast thing that my mom used to make and now I need to find a recipe for it so I can make it soon. The biscuits were not bad, though the butter was cold so it couldn't really spread very well and that made the biscuit a bit dry. And on an 80 degree day they couldn't put any ice in their water container (water is self-serve) so it was room temperature. I'm glad that we came because now I don't have to wonder about it anymore. And I mean, it's in Springfield just on the other side of Glenwood, and the Eugene/Springfield area isn't huge so it took all of 15 minutes to get her. But everything I had here--except for the potato casserole--is something I can get a better version of elsewhere, and closer.

Tried this place out today (around 9:30 am on a Sunday during Memorial Weekend) and loved it! It…read morewas early enough that there wasn't really a wait and plenty of seating. The space is really cute--feels like a legit southern biscuit place, it's tidy and clean but without frills (in a good way). The benches can seat a lot of people! We ordered a Ron Swanson breakfast, a Chicken & Waffles Breakfast, and some beignets (because I had to try them)! As you can see in the pictures, there is a LOT of food! The waffles are liege waffles, the yummy kind with the sugar crust! And it was all really delicious! The beignets were hot and flaky and came with this light lemony creamy stuff that was very good. We ended up taking home boxes--I feel like I've got enough food leftover for 1.5 meals! They have Coke Products & juice in a case, along with unlimited coffee and water. The staff was friendly, considerate, and gave some great recommendations.

Needed an early breakfast with my daughter, and a local sent me here. Cute little place, but…read morereally its all about the service. Addi herself waited on us and was super personable and sweet. I heard her across the cafe ask after a customer's new baby -- he hadn't been in for a year, she just remembered. A homeless guy came in and she listened to his rambling story attentively, then got him some food and sent him on his way. She's a gem. The food was pretty typical greasy spoon breakfast, which is exactly what I wanted. Solid meal and much appreciated at that hour. I think I heard then say they opened at 4am. Delightful little life saver of a spot.

I will say that when I arrived, I was a little bit sketched out…read more But immediately upon entering early in the morning, I was greeted and the place looks cool inside I had two eggs and hashbrowns with sausage and it's exactly what I expected. Not necessarily a review that rides at home, but I will say that I would stop here again

The food was ok, the wait was a bit long, but they were busy so I get it…read more The thing that bothered us the most is that it needed a good cleaning. I get that it's an older place, but the windows were grimy as were the napkin holders. It just needs a deep cleaning. Just my opinion. Obviously others don't care about that or it would not have been so busy.

This was recommended to me by my brother and I'm so glad we went. The place is such a cute place…read morewith Bee decor and sayings all around. It's an old school place with a diner feel to it. Our food was delicious and the service was efficient and attentive. Definitely a place worth trying!

Upon entering the establishment it felt dirty. The entrance looks into the kitchen that was…read moreplaying loud music and looked like it could use a deep cleaning. The waitress walked around the corner and showed two of us to our table. Dining room ambiance was pleasant unlike entrance. I will say that they have definitely hired the nicest and most friendly staff to wait on customers. My husband ordered the corned beef hash and it was amazing. I had wished the bagel breakfast sandwich was also served with the same hash. We will be back for the corned beef for sure.

Came here for breakfast with my family on Friday. Very friendly and helpful staff. Place is…read moredecorated cute with old time signs. We got there at 830am in Friday with the place fairly empty and by 9 the place was packed. I ordered bacon and eggs. My husband had the peanut butter stuffed French toast. Our son had the chocolate chip pancake. Our server was very kind to our son and made sure his hot chocolate was at a drinkable temperature and was piled high with whipped cream and sprinkles. She came back several times to refill our coffee and check on us. Food was great! Would recommend!

This is a wonderful place, for something special.If you want the very best in service as well as…read moreatmosphere this is outstanding. The eggs Benedict are absolutely wonderful. It is located in downtown Coburg, with ample parking. Just set back and enjoy an excellent breakfast. The service is absolutely amazing. Highly recommended if you're looking for something outstanding.

It's a cute place. I will not be going back. If they had handled my mom finding a very long hair in…read moreher eggs benedict differently, I might have. French toast was very good. Service was terrible.

Had friends in town and wanted to bring them to one of my favorite spots in Springfield -- Lovely…read more Best latte around, hands down. I originally started coming here because of Emily. She's a local and has worked at some of the best coffee shops in Eugene, and you can tell. She knows her craft always great service. The coffee art is always on point, and the service is consistently great. I actually check to see when she's working because I know it'll be dialed in. I'm vegan and there are plenty of options, which I appreciate. I had the Lovely Bowl this time -- fresh, flavorful, and filling without feeling heavy. Their juices are amazing too. Everything tastes clean and fresh. Kudos to the kitchen for how efficient they are -- food comes out quick and well done every time. I've had both breakfast and lunch here and it's all been solid. Sat outside with my dog, who loves hanging out and chilling while I drink my coffee. It's a clean, relaxed space and just easy to enjoy. What a lovely place. I'll keep coming back -- especially when Emily's behind the bar.

first time i went to their new location i was pleasantly surprised that the menu was fairly…read moreaffordable for the small portions and really delicious food. the second time, i ordered something to-go but nobody called my order at the front so my food sat and got really cold as i waited for an extra 20 min even though i was literally sitting right there?bummer and waste of money/time but didn't hold it against them. i returned a couple days ago only to see they added about $6-8 to every menu item and now everything is grotesquely overpriced. idc about inflation, or how healthy the food is, $16 a piece of bread that is as smaller than a modern iphone with some toppings on it is unacceptable. this was a cool place because it merged affordability with health-conscious, locally sourced, simple yet delicious food but they broke it by making everything like beachfront resort priced. i really wanted to see them thrive in the new location but it looks like they've squandered that opportunity due to greed. i took one look at the updated menu and high-tailed it out of there. what a joke because main st. has tons of other options that won't leave you feeling like you paid fine-dining prices for a snack you should've made for yourself.

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

It's fine. The service is lovely, the cafe is spacious, and the food comes out in good time. But…read morethe food itself is fine. We ordered grandma's favorite burrito, grandma's favorite omelet with hashbrowns and a biscuit, and the chilaquiles. All of the dishes felt like they could have had more flavor and spice. The biscuit was crumbly/dry. It's a good neighborhood spot, though, and I'm interested in trying their sweet items instead to see if there's much of a difference there (pancakes, waffles, French toast).

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!

Best thanksgiving dinner ever. This year we decided to…read moreorder thanksgiving dinner for the first time ever. Knowing the quality and flavor of Southpine Bakery we all decided to try their dinner. Everyone raved about the delicious food and unique flavors of our food. We all decided that next year we're going to order thanksgiving dinner again from Southpine. Do yourself a favor and enjoy the food and coffee drinks at this unique restaurant with homemade bread plus everything else.

We were looking for a good breakfast spot & decided to try Southpine based on the reviews, really…read moreglad we did! They definitely get busy but we lucked out & snagged the last table during peak breakfast rush. Everything on the menu looked great but I have a soft spot for fresh biscuits & decided to go for the jewel with avocado. Our group ordered a few different things, some other sandwiches, biscuits, & toasts, as well as some pastries. Everyone was happy with their order & we'll keep it in mind for next time.

I've never really felt the need to leave a bad review before but given this place suspiciously has…read morea 4.1 average, I feel compelled. I will also say, I worked in restaurants for almost 8 years and I am VERY understanding of costs and the possibilities of off days. But this place is honestly ridiculous. First of all, I did a to-go order, so my review is completely about that experience, the food, and the cost. I do not have a review of the service. $18 dollars for a breakfast burrito sounded crazy, but since it was my bad not checking the prices, I went through with it. The food was not at all worth $18. It was bland and soggy, not moist or juicy from the sausage, just soggy. The flavor of the sausage was good but other than that the burrito was completely bland. The home fries on the side were pretty tasty but I didn't even want them and would've preferred them inside the burrito or not included at all for a lower price. My main reason for leaving 1 star and not maybe 2 or even 3 is that they charge a 10% gratuity on to-go orders which, to me, is unacceptable. I generally tip about that much on my own for to-go (20-35% if I eat in for people who think I'm awful lol), but given the food is ridiculously overpriced I was unsure if I would this time. Them making that decision for me without any heads up ensures I will never come back here again. A small note on ambience; the place is stinky. As I said, I didn't sit down so take this with a grain of salt, but when I walked in I was blasted with a musty and kind of dirty smell that would've had me not wanting to stay for a meal. I honestly feel bad writing this review but this place does not deserve the communities continued business unless they SERIOUSLY up their game. I don't believe I will ever be back but hopefully they improve and actually live up to the 4.1 rating that they have. There are many, many better tasting and more affordable options throughout Eugene, even places with much lower ratings.

Solid spot for breakfast on the south side of campus! They can get pretty busy on the weekends but…read moretables cycle out pretty quickly. We ordered the chilaquiles and French toast. The Chilaquiles were okay - resembled more of an egg scramble with a few chips. Really enjoyed the French toast though! This place brings back good memories of coming during college!