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CHOW! Restaurant Listings OFF THE HOOK BBQ BRAILS RESTAURANT 750 A. Chambers St. 543-0117 Slow-smoked pulled pork, ribs, tri-tip made fresh daily, coleslaw, potato salad, smoked mac, bar- becue beans, special items daily. Also offers meats by the pound and gluten-free items. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$. 1689 Willamette St. 343-1542. Serving breakfast, lunch: Daily specials, vegetar- ian entrées, salads, generous portions. Reservations for 10-25. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm daily and 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. PAPA’S SOUL FOOD KITCHEN & BLUES JOINT CAFÉ SIENA 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. $-$$. ★ Best BBQ ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores, Second Place THE SMOKEHOUSE SOUTHERN BBQ 1239 Alder St. 343-22568 A true Southern barbecue joint where the meats are smoked on site using only local hardwood and every menu item is made from scratch. Serving barbecue sandwiches and plates, smoked meats and sides. Organic ingredients include field greens. Catering also provided for large groups and events. 11 am-8 pm M-F, noon-8 pm Sa. D/V/AE/MC. $$$. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast 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. $. CORNERSTONE CAFÉ 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. $$. CORNUCOPIA 17th & Lincoln. 485-2300. Serving full breakfast, lunch and dinner: Homemade soups and salads, much more. Take- out. Indoor and outdoor seating. Extensive menu. Large selection of beer and wine. Local flavor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. FRIENDLY STREET CAFÉ Burgers 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. $-$$. BILLY MAC’S See American BURGER LOVERS 1466 West 7th Ave. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. BURGERS ON THE RUN 1340 Alder St. 687-0355. 2588 Willamette St. 687-8201. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Espresso, des- serts; soups, pastas, salads, burgers, ethnic foods, some vegetarian. Reservations for private parties. Take-out. Some OG. Alder: 7 am-9 pm daily. Willamette: 6:30 am-9 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sa-Su. Cash, all cards. $-$$. 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. $. COUNTRYSIDE BAR & GRILL See Steak ★ Best Breakfast ★ Best Hangover Breakfast, Second Place HAWTHORNE’S CAFÉ & DELI DICKIE JO’S ★ Best Burger, Second Place 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. $. GIANT BURGER HOLY COW CAFÉ 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. $-$$. 3760 Main St., Springfield. 747-3399. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Hand- pressed patties, local extra-lean beef. New burger varieties, real ice cream and milkshakes served in old-fashioned tin mugs. New five-pound burger and Bitty Burgers. Beer. Fresh-cut fries and onion rings. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-10 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ See Microbrew MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ 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. $. MORNING GLORY CAFÉ 450 Willamette St. 915-9989 Breakfast and lunch café serving fresh and organic ingredients featuring vegetarian and vegan options, including waffles, biscuits and gravy, French toast, egg and vegan omelets, sandwiches, salads, soup, fresh-squeezed juice and smoothies. Monthly specials. Full coffee bar, all breads baked daily featuring vegan pastries, wheat-, gluten- and sugar-free options. Breakfast served all day, lunch starts at 11 am. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 am-3:30 pm daily. D/V/MC. Checks/cash accepted. $-$$. NEW DAY BAKERY 449 Blair Blvd. 345-1695. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: bakery items, 4-6 soups, salads (roasted eggplant, avocado, chef’s), sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, sea- sonal specials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10 pm F & Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. NOVELLA CAFÉ 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. $-$$. PUMP CAFÉ 710 Main St., Springfield. 726-0622. Serving breakfast and lunch. Catering available. Standard breakfast and lunch menu featuring fresh baked pastries and homemade desserts. Fresh, homemade soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches. Specialty breads. Daily specials. Take-out. Outside seating available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-4 pm M-F; 8 am-2 pm Sa. MC/V/AE. $$. GOLDEN ORIENT SPRING GARDEN 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. $. 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. $-$$. 215 Main St., Springfield. 747-0338. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Mandarin, American; vegetarian entrées. Service bar. Reservations for 8+. Separate smoking room. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10:30 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4-11 pm Sa, noon-10:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY See Continental TERESE’S PLACE 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. $. WASHBURNE CAFÉ 326 Main St., Spfd. 746-7999 Serving breakfast, lunch and espresso drinks, featuring omelets, bagels, steel-cut oatmeal, homemade granola, Panini sandwiches, wraps, soups, fresh baked goods. Daily specials avail- able. Also features local wines and micro brews. Free Wifi. Takeout available, also offers large, private meeting rooms. 7:30 am-5 pm M-F, 8 am-4 pm Sa. V/MC. $. WICH HOUSE, THE See Delis WORLD CAFÉ 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. $-$$. EAST MEETS WEST 830 E. 13th Ave. 686-8788. EMPIRE BUFFET FAR MAN RESTAURANT 3111 Gateway Blvd., Springfield. 726-7311. Serving lunch, dinner: Buffet and full menu; Cantonese, Mandarin, Szechwan, American; veg- etarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations on weekends for larger parties. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, noon-11 pm Sa, noon-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. Cafés 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. $. MCKENZIE CAFÉ LLC 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). word is ... FORTUNE INN Eugene needs a freakin' biscuit cart — We're talking Southern-style chicken biscuits and gravy, and how about pan-frying that chicken too, sumthin' to stick to your ribs. Who's gonna step up? TWIN DRAGONS 919 River Rd. 688-5481. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, Chinese, American; vegetarian entrées, salads. Reservations for 8+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon- 9:30 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. HOUSE OF CHEN YAN GAR YUEN 1861 Franklin Blvd. 343-8888. Serving lunch, dinner: Elegant dining. Szechwan, Mandarin, Cantonese; seafood, chicken, duck, pork, beef, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, cock- tails. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. No checks. Some OG/LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$. 1945 River Rd. 688-9229. Serving lunch, dinner: Mandarin, Cantonese. Delivery. Smoking area. Take-out. 11 am-10:30 pm, daily. MC/V. $-$$. JADE PALACE ALLANN BROS. BEANERY COFFEEHOUSE 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. Beer, wine, take-out. 11 am-9 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, 5 pm-9:30 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V/D. $$. KAM LOON RESTAURANT KOWLOON RESTAURANT 45-E. Division Ave. 688-4689. 11 am-2 pm and 3 pm-8:30 pm Tu-F, noon-8 pm Sa & Su. $$. See Bakeries 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. $$. HONG KONG RESTAURANT 1799 Willamette St. 342-7450. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, American; sandwiches; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for parties. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, 4-10:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. CHINA SEAS CAFÉ SEOUL 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. $-$$. GATEWAY CHINESE BUFFET 3198 Gateway St., Springfield. 726-2828. Lunch, dinner: Chinese buffet with 40 plus hot items: BBQ pork, fried shrimp, pot stickers, teri- yaki chicken, salad bar, dessert. Banquet room. Take-out. Children’s prices, senior discounts available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. TOM’S TEA HOUSE 788 W. 7th Ave. 343-8805. Chinese Hunan-Szechwan cooking. Everything made from scratch. Hot and spicy. Vegetarian entrées. Dim Sum. Beer. Take-out. 4:30-8 pm W-Su. $. See Korean Chinese HOLY DONUTS KEYSTONE CAFÉ 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. $-$$. 2674 Roosevelt Blvd. 689-4770. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, vegetarian entrées, no MSG on request. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Delivery. Take- out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, 4 pm-9:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. See Vegetarian ★ Best Breakfast, Third Place ★ Best Hangover Breakfast, Third Place 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. $. MILKY WAY TEA & BAGELS RENNIE’S LANDING 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. $$. See Microbrew BAGEL SPHERE Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-2 pm W-Su. All major cards. $$. 2222 MLK Blvd. 343-4734. Serving lunch, dinner: Special chow yuk, family dinners, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, micro- brews, full bar. Delivery. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. Dining room 11:30 am- midnight, daily. Delivery 11:30 am-midnight Su-Th, 11:30 am-2 am F-Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$$. LOK YAUN 2360 W. 11th Ave. 345-7448. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, chicken, beef, teriyaki steak, shrimp, vegetarian dishes, no MSG. Wine, beer. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm M-F, noon- 10 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. LOTUS GARDEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT See Vegetarian LOUIE’S VILLAGE 947 Franklin Blvd. 343-4480. Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic Chinese cuisine made with all fresh ingredients. Take-out. 11 am-10:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, noon-11 pm Sa, 11:30-10 pm Su. $-$$. MAPLE GARDEN 1275 Alder St. 683-8128. Serving lunch, dinner: Mandarin, Szechwan, Cantonese: Lunch menu changes daily; Mandarin chicken, shrimp chow fun, variety of Chinese meals. Reservations for large groups. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. OCEAN SKY 1601 Chambers St. 342-4848. Serving lunch, dinner: Szechwan, Hunan; exten- sive menu; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th (closed Tu), 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. P. F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO 124 Coburg Rd. (Oakway Center). 225-2015. Experience a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine and tempting desserts, all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. Coffeehouses 152 W. 5th Ave. 342-3378. 2465 Hilyard St. 344-0221. Serving Allann Bros coffee and espresso, deli and grilled panini sandwiches, fresh entrées, pastries and desserts. Whole bean coffee, loose leaf premi- um tea, coffee/tea accessories. “Joe Box” coffee/tea to go and catering available. Wheelchair accessible. 5th St.: 6 am-11 pm M-Sa, 7 am-11 pm Su. Hilyard: 6 am-8:30 pm M-Sa, 7 am-8:30 pm Su. All major cards. $. BEDROCKS ORGANIC COFFEE 460 Coburg Road. 844-1257. www.bedrocksorganic.com Serving organic and fair trade coffee and espresso, Sweet Life pastries, smoothies and more. Thirty minutes of free Wi-Fi. Drive through. OG. 6 am-8 pm M-W, 6 am-9 pm Th-Sa, 7 am-8 pm Su. $. ESPRESSO ROMA 825 E. 13th Ave. 484-0878. Muffins, croissants, espresso. Take-out. 6 am-9:30 pm M-F, 7 am-8:30 pm Sa-Su. No cards. $. EUGENE COFFEE COMPANY 1840 Chambers St. 344-0002. Always organic, fair trade coffee. Café Mam coffee, locally made pastries, doughnuts, quiche. Twelve- ounce house coffee 50 cents from 3 pm-5 pm. 7 am-6 pm daily. $. FULL CITY COFFEE ROASTERS 295 E. 13th Ave. 465-9270 842 Pearl St. 344-0475. Coffeehouse for adults. Premium coffees by the cup and pound. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair acces- sible. Pearl St.: 5:30 am-6 pm M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm Sa, 7 am-5 pm, Su. High St.: 6 am- 6 pm M-F, 7 am-6 pm Sa & Su. Some cards. $. ★ Best Coffee, Third Place GARY’S COFFEE 525 High St. Serving Stumptown coffee, tea, juices, pastries and bagels. 6:30 am-6 pm M-F, 7:30 am-5 pm Sa, 8 am-4 pm Su. $. MY COFFEE 3802 W. 11th Ave. 683-3164. Organic coffees and local pastries. Organic loose leaf teas, ice cream espresso shakes, real fruit smoothies. 6 am-6 pm M-F, 1 am-5 pm Sa, 8 am-5 pm Su. MC/V/D. $. NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA 1004 Willamette St. 484-7411. Serving breakfast and lunch: Fresh, made-to- order smoothies, twice-baked potatoes, soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, summer menu with raw food entrées. Café Mam espresso, all organic coffees and juices. Fresh wheatgrass shots. Take- out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 17 Food Booths 103 Menu Items • 414 Years of Experience Where Eugene Loves to Lunch! L o c a l Cra f t s • G r e a t Fo o d • Li ve E nt e r t a i n m e nt E ve r y S a t u r d ay • 1 0 a m - 5 p m • R a i n o r S h i n e • 8 t h & O a k w w w.eugenesaturdaymarket.org 16 CHOW! Spring 2011 chow.eugeneweekly.com
