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CHOW! Restaurant Listings HAWTHORNE’S CAFÉ & DELI RENNIE’S LANDING 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. $. 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. $. HOLY COW CAFÉ See Vegetarian HOLY DONUTS SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY See Bakeries KEYSTONE CAFÉ See Continental 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. $$. TERESE’S PLACE ★ Best Breakfast, Third Place ★ Best Hangover Breakfast, Third Place 326 Main St., Spfd. 746-7999 Serving breakfast, lunch and espresso drinks, featuring omelets, bagels, steel-cut oatmeal, homemade granola, Panini sandwiches, wraps, soups, fresh baked goods. Daily specials avail- able. Also features local wines and micro brews. Free Wifi. Takeout available, also offers large, private meeting rooms. 7:30 am-5 pm M-F, 8 am-4 pm Sa. V/MC. $. MCKENZIE CAFÉ LLC 4265 Main St., Springfield. 747-1517. Breakfast or lunch all day. Omelettes, chicken- fried steak, biscuits and gravy, teddy bear pan- cakes, homemade muffins. Salads, hot and cold sandwiches, 11 burgers, fish and chips, home- made soups, fresh steamed veggies. French- fried ice cream (a McKenzie Café invention). Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-2 pm W-Su. All major cards. $$. 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. $. 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. $-$$. PUMP CAFÉ 710 Main St., Springfield. 726-0622. Serving breakfast and lunch. Catering available. Standard breakfast and lunch menu featuring fresh baked pastries and homemade desserts. Fresh, homemade soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches. Specialty breads. Daily specials. Take-out. Outside seating available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-4 pm M-F; 8 am-2 pm Sa. MC/V/AE. $$. 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 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. $-$$. Chinese CAFÉ SEOUL See Korean CHINA SEAS 45-E. Division Ave. 688-4689. 11 am-2 pm and 3 pm-8:30 pm Tu-F, noon-8 pm Sa & Su. $$. EAST MEETS WEST 830 E. 13th Ave. 686-8788. 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. $-$$. GATEWAY CHINESE BUFFET 3198 Gateway St., Springfield. 726-2828. Lunch, dinner: Chinese buffet with 40 plus hot items: BBQ pork, fried shrimp, pot stickers, teriyaki chicken, salad bar, dessert. Banquet room. Take- out. Children’s prices, senior discounts available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. 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 am-10:30 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4-11 pm Sa, noon-10:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. TOM’S TEA HOUSE PERK AND PLAY COFFEEHOUSE 788 W. 7th Ave. 343-8805. Chinese Hunan-Szechwan cooking. Everything made from scratch. Hot and spicy. Vegetarian entrées. Dim Sum. Beer. Take-out. 4:30-8 pm W-Su. $. 2866 Crescent Ave. 579-1300. Hand-crafted quality espresso served with a playful attitude in a relaxed, comfy environment. Well-trained baristas who create latte art. Locally roasted organic coffee. Located one block north of Costco. 6 am-5 pm M-F, 7 am-noon Sa. $. TWIN DRAGONS 1799 Willamette St. 342-7450. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, American; sand- wiches; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for parties. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, 4-10:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. 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. $$. KAM LOON RESTAURANT 2674 Roosevelt Blvd. 689-4770. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, vegetarian entrées, no MSG on request. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Delivery. Take- out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, 4 pm-9:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. KOWLOON RESTAURANT 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. SPRING GARDEN 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-6 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa, 10 am-5 pm Su. All major cards. $. 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.: 6am-11 pm M-Sa, 7am-11 pm Su. Hilyard: 6am- 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. $. J-TEA 2778 Friendly St. 541-357-5492 jteainternational.com Serving tea and snacks. 80 different hot teas and 6 specialty iced teas currently available. Wide variety of loose leaf and teaware available. 9 am-6 pm Tu-F, noon-6 pm Sa & Su. AE/D/V/MC. $ 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 PERUGINO 767 Willamette St. 687-9102. An Italian-style coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, a variety of fine pastries, wine by the glass and to go and European and domestic microbrew beers. Now carrying Euphoria Chocolates. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-8 pm M-W, 8 am-10 pm Th, 8 am-11 pm F & Sa, 10 am-4 pm Su. All major cards. $. THEO’S COFFEEHOUSE AT THE STRAND 199 W. 8th Ave. 344-6491. Serving breakfast, lunch: Full City coffee and espresso, pastries, chocolates, oatmeal, crois- sant breakfast sandwiches, rice bowls and more. 6 am-9 pm M-F, 9 am-9 pm Sa, 9 am-1 pm Su. V/ MC/D. $. VECTORS ESPRESSO 2866 Crescent Ave. 579-1300 Hand-crafted quality espresso served with a playful attitude in a relaxed, comfy environment. Well-trained baristas who create latte art/ Locally roasted organic coffee. Located one block north of Costco. 6 am-5 pm M-F, 7 am-noon Sa & Su. $. VERO ESPRESSO HOUSE 205 E. 14th Ave. 654-0504. Serving Stumptown coffee and espresso, fruit smoothies and premium loose leaf teas. Pastry items, breakfast and lunch available. Wi-fi. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-7 pm daily. MC/V. $. WANDERING GOAT COFFEE CO. 268 Madison. 344-5161. www.wanderinggoat.com Dedicated to bringing fresh perspectives to tra- ditional craft roasting and committed to sourc- ing, roasting and serving the highest quality sustainable coffees. Café is a music and art venue serving fresh organic pastries and food with organic beer and wine selections. 7 am-11 pm M-W, 7 am-midnight Th & F, 8 am-midnight Sa, 8 am-10 pm Su. MC/V. $. ★ Best Coffee Continental BELLY 291 E. 5th Ave. 683-5896. Rustic European farmhouse food. Some OG/LG. 5:30 pm-9 pm Tu-Th, 5:30 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Restaurant ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores ★ Best Service ★ Best Place to Eat When You’re Not Paying, Third Place BOULEVARD GRILL, THE 2123 Franklin Blvd. 686-2020. www.theboulevardeugene.com Steaks, chops and chicken with fresh seafood. Specials daily. Outdoor dining. Private dining space for 10-40 people. Rush hour menu 4 pm-6:30 pm and 9 pm-close daily. Reservations recommended. Some LG. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4 pm-11 pm Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. AE/V/MC/D. $$$. NIB MODERN EATERY 769 Monroe St. 485-1269. A small restaurant currently featuring a rotating European menu and serving plated desserts made with intense creative spirit. Some OG/LG. 6 pm-11 pm W & Th, 6 pm-midnight F & Sa, Sunday brunch 10 am-3 pm. All major cards. $$. word is : Kirk Giudici, founder of Rising Moon Organics, has purchased Cozmic Pizza, and they’ve rebuilt the stage and are replacing the sound system. We can’t wait to see what the Vegetarian Times’ 2010 Foodie Award runner up for frozen pizza does in the kitchen. am-2 pm & 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 6 am-10 pm F-Su. Misty’s Lounge open daily. All cards. $-$$. RABBIT BISTRO & BAR, THE 2864 Willamette St., Suite 300. 343-8226. Bistro menu served from lunch through dinner featuring local, sustainable produce. French onion soup, niçoise salad, mussels, braised lamb, trout and more. No substitutions or separate checks. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $$. RATATOUILLE 2729 Shadow View Dr. (Crescent Village). 344- 0203. www.ratatouillebistro.com Ratatouille's recent move comes with a menu expansion — the formerly vegetarian restaurant is now serving meat, fish and poultry. Chef Eric Bertrand focuses on traditional French recipes using Oregon ingredients. Ratatouille is commit- ted to "organic, local, fresh ingredients, striving for both environmental harmony and delicious flavor." OG/LG. Serving breakfast, lunch and din- ner daily. MC/V/D. $$$$. SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY 2864 Willamette St., Suite 500. 485-2700. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. More than just coffee drinks are offered at this bistro in South Eugene’s Woodfield Station. Paris-style crepes, Sweet Life desserts and panini sandwiches await in flower-filled sur- roundings. Beer, wine and free live music. Some OG/LG. 6:30 am-6 pm M-Th, 6:30 am-8 pm F, 7 am-6 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $$. VINTAGE, THE 837 Lincoln St. 349-9181. Serving lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast: Sweet and savory crepes, fondue, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and more. Intimate atmosphere in a cozy house built in 1873. Outdoor seating. Live music on weekends. Cocktails and local beers Vegetarian entrées. Open at 11 am weekdays and 9 am weekends. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Cocktails ★ Best Happy Hour, Third Place Delis AQUILA & PRISCILLA’S 1843 Pioneer Pkwy. East, Springfield. 744-1700. www.aquilaandpriscillas.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Upscale atmo- sphere with quick cuisine: hot pastas, sand- wiches, gourmet soups, garden fresh salads. Vegetarian entrées. Full espresso bar and baked goods. Fireplace and comfy seating, meeting room, free wireless internet. 7 am-8 pm M-F, 8 am-8 pm Sa. MC/V. $. PACIFIC GRILL 205 Coburg Rd. (Red Lion Hotel). 342-5201. Full service restaurant serving continental and American cuisine. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 6 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7:30AM-3:30PM 450 w illamette eugene, or BREAKFAST & LUNCH FULL COFFEE BAR VEGAN PASTRIES ORGANIC MONTHLY SPECIALS FOR MENUS AND SPECIALS VISIT: morninggloryeugene.com 16 CHOW! Fall 2011 chow.eugeneweekly.com