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CHOW! Restaurant Listings ples all day. Some OG. 7 am-6 pm M-F, 7 am-5:30 pm Sa. All major cards. $. HIDEAWAY BAKERY word is ... 3377 E. Amazon (behind Mazzi’s). 868-1982. Organic artisan breads made in a wood-fired brick oven. Local farm ingredients used in breads and pastries. Organic coffee and espres- so. Breakfast sandwiches available from 8 am-11 am weekdays and 8 am-noon weekends. Bistro- style lunch served from 11 am daily. 7 am-6 pm M-Sa, 7 am-4 pm Su. $. Noshers of lox and shmear can rejoice anew now that Bagel Sphere has opened a second shop at 4089 W. 11th Ave near Bertelson, replacing their former Sheldon facility. ★ Best Bakery (Bread/Savories) HOLY DONUTS! 1437 Willamette Alley. 510-6635. Handcrafted doughnuts topped with icings and fillings made from fresh fruits, Vermont maple syrup, fair trade cocoa and vegan cane sugar. Traditional retro-style baked goods: breakfast, biscuits & gravy, casseroles, turnovers, soups and the holy salad. Extensive selection of dairy, egg and gluten-free items. Summer music and film series. Phone orders encouraged for birthdays, board meetings, events. Courtyard seating. Some OG. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-11 pm F, 8 am-11 pm Sa, 8 am-3 pm Su. No cards. $. OKLAHOMA SMOKEHOUSE BBQ CAFÉ SIENA MCKENZIE CAFÉ LLC 1055 Hwy. 99 N. 912-9674. www.oklahomasmokehousebbq.com A BBQ takeout joint where all items are made from scratch and served fresh daily. Meats are slow-smoked in a traditional manner using only real wood, and served with complementary side dishes. Available a la carte or in combo meals. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa. D/V/MC. $-$$. 853 E. 13th Ave. 344-0300. Serving breakfast, lunch: Huevos rancheros, scrambled eggs, potatoes, chilaquiles, egg and cheese omelettes with your choice of mush- rooms, spinach, tomato, ham or onions. Espresso. Take-out. 8 am-7 pm M-F, 9 am-4 pm Sa & Su. No cards. $. PAPA’S SOUL FOOD KITCHEN & BLUES JOINT 2729 Shadow View Drive. 515-6452. Fresh, local, specializing in artisan sandwiches. Serving espresso, pastries, soups, sandwiches and breakfast all day. Call-in and take-out orders available. Some OG/LG. 6 am-5 pm M-Sa, 7 am-5 pm Su. $$. 4265 Main St., Springfield. 747-1517. Breakfast or lunch all day. Omelettes, chicken- fried steak, biscuits and gravy, teddy bear pan- cakes, homemade muffins. Salads, hot and cold sandwiches, 11 burgers, fish and chips, home- made soups, fresh steamed veggies. French- fried ice cream (a McKenzie Café invention). Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-2 pm W-Su. All major cards. $$. 400 Blair Blvd. 342-7500. Sandwiches, soup, daily specials. Soul food. BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken, Jerk chicken, pulled pork, mac-n-cheese, fried catfish, collard greens, red beans & rice. Some OG/LG. Noon-2 pm and 5 pm-10 pm Tu-Th, 5 pm-midnight F & Sa. Cards accepted. $-$$. ★ Best BBQ ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores, Second Place Burgers ★ Best Late-Night Eats, Third Place ★ Best Addition to Eugene HUMBLE BAGEL BAKERY 2435 Hilyard St. 484-4497. Serving freshly baked breakfast pastries, cook- ies, breads and bagels, made on premises. Café serves breakfast: Eggs, French toast, bagel scrambles. Lunch: Soups, salads, quiche, sand- wiches and special entrées daily. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 6:30 am-5 pm M-F, 7 am-5 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. See American BURGER LOVERS 1466 West 7th Ave. Barbecue BURGERS ON THE RUN 195 Madison Ave. 520-4826 Mobile diner serving beef and vegetarian gour- met burgers, free-range chicken, steak and tur- key sandwiches, fries and more. Some of their ingredients are certifiably organic, they say, and they use local produce. 10:30 am-3 pm M-F. No cards. $. BBQ KING 18th & Pearl. 915-3252. Serving authentic Southern-style barbecue. Ribs, chicken, rib tips, tri-tip sandwich, chicken sandwich, hot link sandwich, rib basket, rib din- ner, chicken dinner. LG. Noon-7 pm Tu-Sa; Noon-8 pm Su. $. LE PETIT GOURMET BAKERY 449 Blair Blvd. 485-1377. Fine pastries, cakes, cookies, pies. 7 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $. MARCHÉ PROVISIONS 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). Espresso, pastries, artisan breads, cakes, confec- tions, housemade ice cream, deli sandwiches, take-out, pizza by the slice and whole, salad bar, salumi, wine bar and beer on tap. 8 am-6 pm M-Th, 8 am-7 pm F & Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. $. ★ Best BBQ, Third Place COUNTRYSIDE BAR & GRILL COUNTRY INN EVENT CENTER BY CRAVINGS See Steak 201 E. 13th Ave. 636-4488. 1079-C Valley River Way. www.djburgers.com Serving lunch, dinner: burgers, fries, Chicago- style hot dogs, shakes. 11 am-9 pm daily. $-$$. ★ Best Burger, Second Place HOLE IN THE WALL MASTER DONUTS GIANT BURGER 3200 W. 11th Ave. 683-7378. 1807 Olympic St., Springfield. 726-1200. Serving lunch and dinner: Smoked brisket of beef with Bullwacker sauce, hand-shredded bar- becued pork and smoked turkey breast sand- wiches, pork ribs, chicken, award-winning chili, barbecued beans, coleslaw, potato salad. Beer, wine. Full service lounge at Springfield location. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Eugene: 11 am-8 pm M-Sa. Springfield: 11 am-8 pm M-Th, 11 am-9 pm Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. Brunch served 9 am-2 pm Su. MC/V. $$. 1159 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 741-8033 Serving coffee and donuts. 6 am-2:30 pm M-F. 6 am-12:30 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/AE. $. METROPOL BAKERY 2538 Willamette St. 465-4730. Serving European inspired tortes, cakes, pies and tartlets, mousse, crêmes and all-butter croissants, Danishes and scones. Deli sandwich- es and bread plates featuring hearth-baked artisan breads: chicken salad, hearty & house- made soups. Full espresso bar, smoothies, cus- tom chocolates. 7 am-7 pm M-W, 7 am-10 pm Th-Sa, 8 am-7 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $. ★ Best Bakery (Bread/Savories), Second Place 3760 Main St., Springfield. 747-3399. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Hand- pressed patties, local extra-lean beef. New burger varieties, real ice cream and milkshakes served in old-fashioned tin mugs. New five-pound burger and Bitty Burgers. Beer. Fresh-cut fries and onion rings. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-10 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. 844 Pearl St. 484-2435. Offering hand crafted confections, hot soup and house-made sandwiches daily. Palace quiche, special order creations available. Vegetarian options available. Proudly offering Full City cof- fee. 7:30 am-5:30 pm M-Sa, 7:30 am-2:30 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$$. SWEET LIFE PÂTISSERIE See Northwest Cafés BAGEL SPHERE 810 Willamette St. 341-1335 4089 W. 11th Ave. Serving breakfast, lunch. Twenty-one varieties of boiled and baked bagels. Breakfast bagels, bagel sandwiches, vegetarian spreads, vegetarian entrées, soup, espresso. All natural ingredients in bagels. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair acces- sible. Springfield: 6 am-6pm M-F, 7 am-7 pm Sa, 8 am-7 pm Su. Willamette: 7 am-6 pm M-F, 8 am-5 pm Sa, 9 am-4 pm Su. V. $. 115 5th St., Springfield. 744-4482. Serving lunch and dinner: Southern soul food, including fried catfish, fried chicken, collard greens, fried okra, hush puppies, red beans and rice, chicken and waffles and more. Breakfast menu and hours coming soon. 11:30 am-8:30 pm Tu-Sa. 755 Monroe St. 683-5676. Serving decadent desserts, morning pastries, éclairs, tartlets, cheesecakes, pies, cookies, bars, brownies, sorbetto, gelato, Coconut Bliss, savo- ries and holiday specialties. Many egg, dairy and animal-product-free alternatives. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-11 pm M-F, 8 am-11 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D. $. OFF THE HOOK BBQ BRAILS RESTAURANT 1750 A. Chambers St. 543-0117 Slow-smoked pulled pork, ribs, tri-tip made fresh daily, coleslaw, potato salad, barbecue beans, special items daily. Also offers meats by the pound and gluten-free items. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Bakery (Sweets) VOODOO DOUGHNUT 20 E. Broadway. www.voodoodoughnut.com Serving doughnuts, doughnuts and more dough- nuts: Eugene cream, bacon maple bar, Captain My Captain (with Cap’n Crunch), Dirt doughnut (with Oreos), Tangfantastic and many many more. Coffee and beverages, too. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. 100 W. 10th, inside the library. 683-7070. Serving Bagel Sphere bagels, pastries, espresso and granitas. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-8 pm M-F, 8 am-6 pm Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. V. $. PARK STREET CAFÉ 776 W. Park St. 485-2089. Organic breakfast and lunch all day. Eggs, tem- peh, French toast, specialty sandwiches, salads, daily ethinic entrées, homemade soups. Vegan and wheat-free baked goods. Special food needs and kids welcome. Locally owned and operated. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8:59 am-2:59 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. HAWTHORNE’S CAFÉ & DELI 1689 Willamette St. 343-1542. Serving breakfast, lunch: Daily specials, vegetar- ian entrées, salads, generous portions. Reservations for 10-25. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm daily and 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. PUMP CAFÉ 153 E. Broadway. 683-0738. Serving custom roasted coffee and espresso, lunch, dinner: Deli items, soups, sandwiches, bagels, daily specials, vegetarian items, baked goods, salads. Beer, microbrews, wine. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-6 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa, closed Su. $. 710 Main St., Springfield. 726-0622. Serving breakfast and lunch. Catering available. Standard breakfast and lunch menu featuring fresh baked pastries and homemade desserts. Fresh, homemade soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches. Specialty breads. Daily specials. Take-out. Outside seating available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-4 pm M-F; 8 am-2 pm Sa. MC/V/AE. $$. HOLY COW CAFÉ HOLY DONUTS MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ MOMMA’S KITCHEN NOVELLA CAFÉ 1340 Alder St. 687-0355. 2588 Willamette St. 687-8201. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Espresso, des- serts; soups, pastas, salads, burgers, ethnic foods, some vegetarian. Reservations for private parties. Take-out. Some OG. Alder: 7 am-9 pm daily. Willamette: 6:30 am-9 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sa-Su. Cash, all cards. $-$$. VILLARD STREET PUB See Microbrew HORSEHEAD BAR 4605 Main St., Springfield. 741-7136. 18th & City View. 270 E. Oregon Ave., Creswell. 895-4140. Serving lunch, dinner: Ribs, tri-tip, Kalua pork, volcano chicken, BBQ chicken, pineapple fried rice, noodles veggie, potato/macaroni salad. 11 am-8 pm daily. All major cards. $. 449 Blair Blvd. 345-1695. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: bakery items, 4-6 soups, salads (roasted eggplant, avocado, chef’s), sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, sea- sonal specials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10 pm F & Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. RENNIE’S LANDING 1214 Kincaid St. 687-0600. Across from UO. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Chicken, fish, pasta and vegetarian specialties. Buffalo, free range and Gardenburgers. Salads and homemade soups. NW micros and full bar. Two outdoor decks. Daily specials. Minors wel- come until 3 pm. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast begins 7:30 am M-F, 9 am Sa-Su. Extended breakfast hours Sa and Su. Food served until last call. MC/V/AE/D. $. SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY See Bakeries See Continental KEYSTONE CAFÉ TERESE’S PLACE 395 W. 5th Ave. 342-2075. keystonecafe.com Serving vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers. Breakfast all day every day; lunch at 11 am M-F. Naturally nested eggs and wheat-free sauces. Pancakes, omelettes, homefries, chilis, soups and burgers. Wandering Goat coffee, fresh squeezed juices, local beers and wine. Some OG/ LG. 7 am-3 pm daily. $$. 650 Main St., Springfield. 747-1897. Serving breakfast, lunch: Omelettes, sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, 4 soups daily, salads, espres- so. Table service for breakfast; order lunch at counter, servers bring. Take-out. Catering. 7 am-4 pm M-F. V/MC. $. ★ Best Breakfast, Third Place ★ Best Hangover Breakfast, Third Place WORLD CAFÉ WICH HOUSE, THE See Delis 449 Blair Blvd. 345-1695. Food from around the world: fajitas, pizza, cal- zones, soups and salads. Live music. 4 pm-9 pm daily, open late F & Sa. MC/V. $-$$. LOUIE, THE 861 Willamette St. 242-3315. Escape to paradise in a tropical atmosphere. Serving fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, rice bowls, veggie options, salmon, shrimp, skewers, smoothies, wine, beer and spirits. “Come see our live arowana,” they say. Some OG/LG. 7 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-4 pm Sa. All major cards. $. CAFÉ SEOUL See Korean CHINA BLUE 879 E. 13th Ave. 343-2832. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday Dim Sum Brunch: Northern Chinese, Indonesian; individually pre- pared dishes. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Catering for businesses. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-F, 4 pm-9:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. CHINA SEAS 45-E. Division Ave. 688-4689. 11 am-2 pm and 3 pm-8:30 pm Tu-F, noon-8 pm Sa & Su. $$. EAST MEETS WEST 830 E. 13th Ave. 686-8788. NEW DAY BAKERY 2757 Friendly St. 343-3460. All organic breakfast, lunch and dinner. South American and Italian food. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-8 pm M-Sa, 9 am-3 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. See Microbrew ★ Best BBQ, Second Place KONA CAFÉ PALACE BAKERY 17th & Lincoln. 485-2300. Serving full breakfast, lunch and dinner: Homemade soups and salads, much more. Take- out. Indoor and outdoor seating. Extensive menu. Large selection of beer and wine. Local flavor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. 1222 E. 13th Ave. (EMU, UO). 346-2562. 2621 Willamette St. Mostly vegetarian food from around the world, though now also offering at new Willamette location a variety of “flexivore” options for folks who ocassionally eat locally produced, organic and environmentally friendly meat in smaller portions. Hot bar with curries, dhal, pasta, sea- sonal veggies, falafel, pad Thai, soba noodles, Thai tofu. Two soups daily. Salad bar. Organic smoothies, chai, Café Mam. Grab-and-go items. Take-out. Catering. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-7 pm M-Th, 10 am-3 pm F. All major cards. $. MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ See American CORNUCOPIA ★ Best Breakfast ★ Best Hangover Breakfast, Second Place DICKIE JO’S 4100 Country Farm Rd. 345-7344. Open to the public Wed. & Thur. nights through October: Live jazz, BBQ, full bar, beer, wine. Indoor and patio seating. No cover. 5 pm-9 pm W & Th. MC/V/AE. $-$$$$. MILKY WAY TEA & BAGELS 854 E. 13th Ave. 683-7855. Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Fresh baked bagels all day. Breakfast bagels with ham, sausage and eggs. Bagel sandwiches with ham, turkey, Gardenburgers, smoked salmon, lox, vegetables, Toby’s Tofu, Emerald Valley Hummus. Bubble tea, smoothies, espresso drinks. 7 am-9pm M-F, 9 am-8 pm Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $. FRIENDLY STREET CAFÉ BILLY MAC’S ★ Best Bakery (Sweets), Second Place CORNERSTONE CAFÉ Chinese EMPIRE BUFFET 1933 Franklin Blvd. 343-9966. Serving lunch and dinner buffet, salad and des- sert bar, wine, beer, full bar, sushi, Chinese favorites, teriyaki chicken, pot stickers. Senior discounts. 9 am-9 pm Su-Th, 9 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $$. FAR MAN RESTAURANT 3111 Gateway Blvd., Springfield. 726-7311. Serving lunch, dinner: Buffet and full menu; Cantonese, Mandarin, Szechwan, American; veg- etarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations on weekends for larger parties. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, noon-11 pm Sa, noon-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. FORTUNE INN 1775 W. 6th Ave. 342-2616. Serving lunch, dinner: Fresh specials every day, traditional Chinese stir-fries, fresh Chinese veg- etables, tofu and vegetarian entrées. Wide vari- ety Oregon wines, beer (domestic and imported). Reservations for 10+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. GATEWAY CHINESE BUFFET 3198 Gateway St., Springfield. 726-2828. Lunch, dinner: Chinese buffet with 40 plus hot items: BBQ pork, fried shrimp, pot stickers, teri- yaki chicken, salad bar, dessert. Banquet room. Take-out. Children’s prices, senior discounts available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. GOLDEN ORIENT 2513 W. 11th Ave. 683-5469. Serving lunch, dinner: Chinese, American; fresh vegetables, no MSG. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon- 9:30 pm Sa, closed Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. GREAT WALL RESTAURANT 862 Main St., Springfield. 726-9133. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, American; vegetarian dishes; no MSG on request; lunch specials daily. Wine, beer, cocktails. Take- out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-F, 3 pm-10 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. HONG KONG RESTAURANT 1799 Willamette St. 342-7450. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, American; sandwiches; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for parties. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, 4-10:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. HOUSE OF CHEN 1861 Franklin Blvd. 343-8888. Serving lunch, dinner: Elegant dining. Szechwan, Mandarin, Cantonese; seafood, chicken, duck, pork, beef, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, cock- tails. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. No checks. Some OG/LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$. JADE PALACE 906 W. 7th Ave. 344-9523. Now delivering. Serving lunch and dinner buffet with Thursday night vegetarian and Friday night seafood specials. Extended menu, no added MSG. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast Japanese Commoner Cuisine sake whiskey COCKTAILS OPEN LATE 5PM-1AM NIGHTLY chow.eugeneweekly.com IZAKAYA MEIJI 345 VAN BUREN 541-505-8804 COMPANY izakayameiji.com CHOW! Winter 2011 15
