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    4.3 (54 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Great way to start the day. Later I have two other meetings here. Meetings work well here.
    Michael D.

    After months of outdoor dining I took a step inside today to visit my favorite Downtown Eugene breakfast place. I am happy to report this very spacious Eugene landmark is thriving and still offering the best and healthiest breakfasts in town. The oatmeal is the tastiest I've ever had. The bagels and breakfast specials are super. And the coffee is remarkable. Shared with Whirled Pies the very large space offers plenty of healthy room between tables. A great cool or rainy day getaway. And they are super friendly and welcoming. I love Theo's.

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    Greg K.

    Hitting the road early and looking for a bite and a pint, of coffee of course. This shop has such a cool atmosphere inside. Well spread out with fun jazz in the background and awesome decor from murals on the wall to neat lights hanging from the ceiling. Decided to go with the classic breakfast sandwich which features ham, egg, cheese, and pesto on a croissant. The croissant was perfect; buttery and flakey. The pesto was a delightful addition that I wouldn't normally pair with my breakfast fare. Cold brew coffee was good. I've had better, but I chalk that up to the selection of roast. It is brewed fresh there which you don't always get. The spicy chai was very solid. Had a good amount of spice to it but was not overbearing. Definitely would come back and recommend to anyone.

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    Juju W.

    If you can overlook the$1.20/hr street parking and the edgy vibe in this neighborhood, I had the best bkfast sandwich here. Ham,egg, cheese,pesto, spinach and avocado on croissant for $5.50! Cool vibe here with a stage for music? Came here on a weekday morn and it was quiet. Apparently theres HH here too w reasonable prices for the working man or woman. A definite place to hang and assimilate.

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    Heather C.

    Every 2 weeks when I go downtown i pop into theos for breakfast. It's a relaxing place to get coffee or a much prettier yummier cup of wake up. I either get a coffee or a raspberry vanilla creamose/my favorite breakfast croissant sandwich (minus the pesto for me) or a lightly toasted cheese and jalapeños bagel w/cream cheese and when my fiance joins me he gets the cinnamon and sugar French toast which is also so equally delicious. But if I truly get a sweet tooth and just want something small I will choose from one of the choices of baked goods that they get from local bakers. Coffee cake is one of my favorites I've tried. Today I went for a slice of a type of apple bread pie and some hot chocolate. I think if I asked for cool whip cream on top would have made it just perfect. This place is the perfect place to grab a nibble a bit, some coffee, or latte etc Italian soda, creamosa or whatever you set your mind on. You can kick back and enjoy your food /while reading eugene weekly or you are on your phone or labtop watching youtube videos or finishing some paper work. Or you are spacing off at the beautiful mural. This has been a sanctuary and a resting relaxing stop as well as a meeting place where our friends could meet and commun. It honestly just a comfortable great place to get coffee and breakfast and I would love to see it thrive as much as it did before covid.

    Ben B.

    Awesome place to just sit back and enjoy. Their food options are very limited but decent for the price. Coffee was 4/5 as well. I think the atmosphere is one of the best though..

    Erin V.

    I needed a waiting place, before it would be time to check into my Air BnB. I saw it was on the top places to eat, on the Visitor Information Center map, so I had to check it out! very reasonable priced drinks. I got a 20oz vanilla raspberry Italian Soda for only $2! The inside was very colorful and fun! A place to visit at least once when in downtown Eugene! The employees are friendly and helpful too!!

    Love. Love the up cycled dryer drum. Lights!!

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    Welcoming space with wonderful murals. Community oriented, friendly, efficient service . Tasty baked goods and delicious coffee.

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    This is a downtown coffee shop with a nice ambiance and we had a great cup of coffee here. Very friendly.

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    Very delicious! Great place to grab a quick breakfast and coffee. Breakfast sandwich is awesome, would come here everyday if i lived nearby.

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    Great atmosphere , fantastic food/drinks and amazing staff. I really enjoy visiting Theo's.

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    Friendly and delicious coffee without a drip of pretense. Perfect for me when I'm downtown

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    Great meeting place for groups of friends as there are good spaces to accommodate people. Free wireless.

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    All ages welcome Drag Bingo
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    Sausage stuffed morels with green garlic sabayon - as good as they look!
    Sausage stuffed morels with green garlic sabayon - as good as they look!
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    Rabbit terrine with a little treat of the rabbit tenderloin hidden in the center
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    South Hills Cafe & Taqueria
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    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!

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    Inside counter
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    People's choice omelette
    People's choice omelette

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