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The Best Restaurant Listings OF EUGENE P. F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA RABBIT BISTRO & BAR, THE 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. 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 am-6 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa, 10 am-5 pm Su. All major cards. $. 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 sepa- rate checks. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $$. SPRING GARDEN 215 Main St., Springfield. 747-0338. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Mandarin, American; vegetarian entrées. Service bar. Reservations for 8+. Separate smoking room. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10:30 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4-11 pm Sa, noon-10:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. TOM’S TEA HOUSE 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. $. TWIN DRAGONS 919 River Rd. 688-5481. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, Chinese, American; vegetarian entrées, sal- ads. 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. $-$$. YAN GAR YUEN 1945 River Rd. 688-9229. Serving lunch, dinner: Mandarin, Cantonese. Delivery. Smoking area. Take-out. 11 am-10:30 pm, daily. MC/V. $-$$. coffeehouses PERK AND PLAY COFFEEHOUSE 2866 Crescent Ave. 579-1300. Hand-crafted quality espresso served with a playful attitude in a relaxed, comfy environ- ment. 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. $. 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 accessi- ble. 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 ALLANN BROS. BEANERY COFFEEHOUSE 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 pre- mium tea, coffee/tea accessories. “Joe Box” cof- fee/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 espres- so, 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 cof- fee, 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 accessible. 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 avail- able. 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. $. 2866 Crescent Ave. 579-1300 Hand-crafted quality espresso served with a playful attitude in a relaxed, comfy environ- ment. 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 traditional craft roasting and committed to sourcing, 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. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Restaurant ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores BOULEVARD GRILL, THE 2123 Franklin Blvd. 686-2020. www.theboulevardeugene.com Steaks, chops and chicken with fresh seafood. Specials daily. Outdoor dining. Private dining space for 10-40 people. Rush hour menu 4 pm-6:30 pm and 9 pm-close daily. Reservations recommended. Some LG. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4 pm-11 pm Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. AE/V/MC/D. $$$. NIB MODERN EATERY 769 Monroe St. 485-1269. A small restaurant currently featuring a rotat- ing European menu and serving plated des- serts 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. $$. PACIFIC GRILL 205 Coburg Rd. (Red Lion Hotel). 342-5201. Full service restaurant serving continental and American cuisine. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 6 am-2 pm & 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 6 am-10 pm F-Su. Misty’s Lounge open daily. All cards. $-$$. RATATOUILLE 2729 Shadow View Dr. (Crescent Village). 344-0203. www.ratatouillebistro.com Ratatouille’s recent move comes with a menu expansion — the formerly vegetarian restau- rant is now serving meat, fish and poultry. Chef Eric Bertrand focuses on traditional French recipes using Oregon ingredients. Ratatouille is committed to “organic, local, fresh ingredi- ents, striving for both environmental harmony and delicious flavor.” OG/LG. Serving break- fast, lunch and dinner 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 atmo- sphere 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. $$. ★ Best Burger & Brew, Third Place Take-out. Limited seating. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/ AE/D. $-$$. CONTINENTAL DELICATESSEN 1133 Willamette St. 344-7002. Serving breakfast, lunch: Continental break- fast: Scones, breakfast burritos, omelettes, bagels. Lunch: Variety deli and specialty sand- wiches, fresh soups and chowders, chili, sal- ads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh-baked bread and pastries. Espresso drinks. Free ice cream with lunch. Neighborhood delivery. Take-out. 7:30 am-5 pm M-F. No cards. $. hot entrées, soups and chili. Also whole grain organic cookies, cakes and other treats, with wheat- and gluten-free options. Organic coffee and tea. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-11 pm daily. All major cards. $. WICH HOUSE, THE 840 Willamette St. 434-9424. Sandwiches, soups and salads. Homemade breads, home-cooked lunch meats and soups made from scratch. Beer on tap and wine. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 10:30 am-6 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. See Cafés food carts DAILY BAGEL AFGHANI CUISINE CORNUCOPIA 4770 Village Plaza Loop. 431-5700. www.daily-bagel.com Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch: Bagels, breakfast and deli sandwiches, pastries and desserts. Smoothies, vegetarian entrées, sal- ads, soups, gourmet coffee. Wheelchair acces- sible. 6 am-4:30 pm M-F, 7 am-4 pm Sa, 8 am-3 pm Su. All major cards. $. JAZZIE’S DELI 1869 Pioneer Pkwy. East, Springfield. 747- 8090. Serving lunch and dinner: Deli sandwiches, Umpqua ice cream, espresso, Godzilla sand- wiches, lunch boxes and vegetarian entrées. Beer. Take-out. 7 am-11 pm M-F, 8 am-11 pm Sa, 9 am-9 pm Su. MC/V/D. $. JIFFY MARKET WINE & DELI 3443 Hilyard St. 342-4552. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Sandwiches, soups, salads, hamburgers, fish and chips, burritos. Handmade soups, draft beer, wine by the glass. Self-serve. Take-out. Smoking on the deck. 42” plasma TV. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-9 pm M-F, 8:30 am-9 pm Sa, 8:30 am-5 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving shishkabobs, quabili, pilaf, bolani. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. ALBEE’S N.Y. DOGS Olive & Broadway. 344-0010. Quarter-pound all-beef franks ($4) in hoagie rolls. Toppings — as many as you want — include sauerkraut, sweet and dill relish, jala- peños, shredded cheddar, onions and bacon bits. Cans of soda, bags of chips. 9 pm-3 am W-Sa. No cards. $. BANGKOK GRILL Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving pad thai, pork on a stick, vegetarian entrées. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. hours. BBQ KING BIER STEIN, THE 345 E. 11th Ave. 485-2437. Serving lunch and dinner: Soup, salads, sand- wiches, grilled panini and appetizers. Vegetarian entrées. Try one of more than 1,000 bottles of beer or one of ten beers on draft. Selected Oregon wines also available. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, 4 pm-11 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. BIG TOWN HERO 1810 Willamette St. 345-3838. 3215-A W. 11th Ave. Hot and cold sandwiches made on handmade white, wheat and onion bread. Soup, salad and panini sandwiches. Specializing in office party events. 10 am-8 pm M-F, 11 am-7 pm Sa & Su. V/MC/AE. $. BROADWAY, THE See American CAPELLA MARKET DELI 25th & Willamette. 345-1014. www.capellamarket.com Made-to-order sandwiches, espresso drinks, teas and organic juices. Fresh daily vegetarian and meat-based entrées, sides, appetizers and soups. Call to order box lunches, party trays and kitchen-made food for small and large events. 1087 Willamette St. 485-5595. Serving lunch and dinner: Pitas stuffed with falafel, steak, gyros, turkey, chicken and a variety of other selections. Choose your own toppings and sauce. Delivery. 11 am-3 am M-W, 11 am-4 am Th-Sa, noon-2 am Su. No checks. $. QUIZNOS SUBS 207 Coburg Rd. 431-0905. 801 E. 13th Ave. 338-7098. 864 Beltline Rd., Springfield. 744-2998. 2155 Olympic St., Springfield. 393-0030. 5810 Main St., Springfield. 736-0506. Quiznos’ chef-inspired recipes are created using artisan breads, signature sauces, freshly sliced meats and fresh vegetables. Delivery now available: $8 minimum with $2 delivery fee. Order online at www.quiznos.com or call your neighborhood location. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. All major cards. $. RED BARN NATURAL DELI 357 Van Buren St. 342-7503. Fresh hot soups and daily hot entrée special. Made to order and grab & go sandwiches featur- ing Dave’s Killer Bread. Baked goods, salads, locally made Julie’s Organic Ice Cream and Luna & Larry’s Original Coconut Bliss by the scoop, shake or sundae. Raw juices and nut nectars, organic coffee and tea bar. Vegan options avail- able. Some OG/LG. 8 am-7 pm All major cards. $. SUNDANCE NATURAL FOODS 748 E. 24th Ave. 343-9142. Vegetarian (mainly vegan) organic buffet: Salad bar, prepared salads, raw food dishes, 6th Ave. & Blair Blvd.. Serving lunch and dinner: Thai staples, including pad Thai and pad see ew. Vegetarian options. Small seating area. 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-8:30 pm F & Sa. Cash only. $. EDIBLE IMPROV Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving sweet and savory crepes, cookies, espresso. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. FAMILY HOMESTEADER Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving fresh-squeezed lemonade, drinks. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. BLAZING CHEF, THE PITA PIT Roving; Saturday afternoons at Oakshire Brewing; Saturday evenings at Nib. 556- 0829. www.devoureugene.com Serving lunch and Saturday dinner: three sand- wiches, daily soup, beverages. Check website for weekly menu and delivery schedule. 11:30 am-3 pm M-F; noon-4 pm and 5 pm-9 pm Sa. Cash only. $ See Barbecue NEW DAWN 2805 Oak St. 343-6444. 804 E. 12th Ave. 343-1141. Serving Jewish & N.Y. bakery style food: chal- lah, rye, bialys, knish, cheesecake, black & whites, matzo ball soup, Hungarian mush- room, creamy tomato and many others. Deli sandwiches, quiche, the breakfast sandwich, breakfast sweets, all day treats, all made in- house. Serving organic coffee and espresso. Wheelchair accessible. Oak St. hours: 6:30 am-6 pm M-Sa, 7:30 am-5 pm Su. Campus hours: 7 am-midnight M-F, 11 am-midnight Sa, 10:30 am-6 pm Su. Some cards. $. DEVOUR BIG RED CART, THE Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. Serving English cuisine and New York and Chicago-style street food: bangers and mash, pea salad, beef brisket. 11 am-3 pm M-F plus some evening and event hours. 160 Oakway Rd. 344-9463. Serving breakfast, lunch: Pastries, espresso, sandwiches, soups, salads. Wine & beer. Catering, take-out and delivery also available. Wheelchair accessible. M-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Noon-4:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $. Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. Serving comfort-food inspired fare: mac and cheese wrapped in a tortilla and deep fried, teriyaki turkey burger and more. 11 am-3 pm M-F plus some evening and event hours. ★ Best Food Cart, Third Place 3336 Gateway St. Springfield. 747-2000 Sandwiches served on your choice of freshly baked French or 7-grain bread. 10 am-10 pm M-Su. AE/D/V/MC. $. OF GRAPE AND GRAIN, THE DELI D’LISH DRUMRONGTHAI AQUILA & PRISCILLA’S BARRY’S ESPRESSO BAKERY & DELI DANA’S CHEESECAKE BAKERY Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving cheesecake and baked goods, coffee, decaf, tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 13th and Kincaid. Serving lunch: Falafel, hummus, tabouli, vegan and kosher entrées. Free lemonade with all food orders. Some OG. 11 am-4 pm M-F. $. delis 868 W. Park St. 485-0092 Dedicated gluten-free café serving a variety of lunch options and an assortment of baked goods. Also features a salad bar. 8 am-5 pm M-F. 11 am-3pm Sa-Su. MC/D/V. $$. 6th and Lincoln. 232-6255. chicnshack.blogspot.com Serving lunch: Wraps and salads, including souvlaki, Gusto Alfredo, Famous Chipotle Mango, Sedona salad, quesadillas and more. Weekly special wraps. Hot and cold beverag- es. Call ahead for pick-up. 11 am-3 pm M-F. $. ALEXANDER’S GREAT FALAFEL JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 1843 Pioneer Pkwy. East, Springfield. 744- 1700. www.aquilaandpriscillas.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Upscale atmosphere with quick cuisine: hot pastas, sandwiches, gourmet soups, garden fresh sal- ads. 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. $. CHIC’N SHACK River Road & Chambers. 221-0129. Saturday Market, 8th & Oak, through Nov. 13. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Fish and chips, salads, coffee, sandwiches. Saturday Market: 10 am-5 pm Sa. River Road: 7 am-7 pm M-F, 8 am-7 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. BLISS CART Roaming in summer. 345-0020 ext. 303. A pedal-powered ice cream cart selling Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss, a locally made, vegan ice cream. Organic, fair trade, gluten-, soy- and dairy-free Bliss bars and ice cream sandwich- es. Cash only. $. BURGERS ON THE RUN 159 Madison St. 541-520-4826 burgersontherun.com Fifties-themed state-of-the-art mobile diner serving hamburgers and combo meals, made fresh. Also features veggie burgers, soy burg- ers and chicken sandwiches . 11 am-4:30 pm M-F. V/MC/D. $. CART DE FRISCO Oakway Center. UO Bookstore. Serving lunch: Charbroiled Frisco chicken sandwich, salad, Thai noodles or skewer with homemade sauces and seasoning. A Eugene original recipe. Oakway Center: 11 am-3 pm M-Sa. Campus: 11 am-3 pm M-F. No cards. $. ★ Best Food Cart CARTE BLANCHE SOUP CART & CATERERS E. 14th Ave. & Kincaid, PLC, UO. 554-9088. Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. www.cbsoup.com Offering more than 80 varieties of soup, serv- ing four varieties every day. From three cheese tomato to Bangkok sweet potato, Carte Blanche specializes in both the unique and the traditional. Also offering baguette sandwiches, Caesar and mixed garden salads, homemade cookies, beverages and more. Campus: 11 am-4 pm M-F (during school year). Kesey Plaza: 11 am-3 pm starting June 15. $. FIELD TO TABLE CATERING See Northwest GARBANZO GRILL 394 Blair Blvd. 541-852-8944. www.garbanzogrill.com Vegetarian and vegan fare including veggie burgers, vegan gyros, BBQ, mac and cheese, falafel, gluten-free options and more. Noon- 5pm M-F. GIN GEE’S FALAFEL 8th & Oak St. 938-3020. Falafel sandwiches, combo specials, baklava. All vegetarian, no meat. 11 am-4 pm M-F. No cards. $. INDIA HOUSE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetable curry, chicken and vegetable thripthi, pan-fried noodles, chai tea. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. LONCHES TO GO 901 River Rd. 461-7920. Tacos, taquitos, tostadas, quesadillas, chilaqui- les and much more. Asada burritos, sopes, enchilada plates. Vegetarian options. Call ahead for pick-up orders. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. $. LULU’S SMOOTHIES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving all-natural, fresh fruit smoothies and coolers. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. NICE RICE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Veggie and chicken stir-fried rice dishes, teri- yaki chicken sandwiches, fresh orange juice. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. NOSH PIT 8th & Olive. thenoshpit.com Global street food. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F. $. RAW LOVE Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. Serving organic and raw entrées and desserts, including “rawzagna,” zucchini noodles with marinara, and raw cheesecake. 11 am-3 pm M-F plus some evening and event hours. H APPY H OUR Discounts on food & drinks plus our new $4 drink list! Monday – Friday 4pm to 6pm G IRLS N IGHT O UT Happy Hour continues all night long for our lovely ladies Th ursday’s 6pm to Midnight M USIC TO D INE T O Every First Friday Olem Alez Jazz Trio | 8pm Every Second Saturday Jessie Marquez Cuban Jazz | 8pm 94 W. Broadway | 541-485-1124 | www.davisrestaurant.com 40 NOVEMBER 3, 2011 EUGENE WEEKLY WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • BLOGS.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM
